HP 39gs Quick Start Guide

48 Getting Started
Getting Started48
Press SYMB (or the SYMB menu key) to enter the Symbolic view. In this view, you select a
parameter in a quadratic equation, then change its value to see the resulting effect on the
shape of the graph. The commands are:
• Use the left- and right cursor keys to select a parameter
• Use the up- and down-cursor keys to increase or decrease the current parameter's value
• Use the (-) key to change the sign of the parameter a
Quadratic Explorer Symbolic View
The menu items remain the same as in the Plot view.
Press the TEST menu key to enter the Test view. You can test yourself by supplying the correct
parameters for the graph that is displayed. You can make multiple attempts in each
problem, correcting errors and learning as you go.
Quadratic Explorer Test View
Table 1-12 Quadratic Explorer Aplet Summary
Summary of Functionality View Name and Display

HP 39gs Specifications

General

Type	Scientific
Form factor	Pocket
Product color	Gray
Internal memory	0.256 MB

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	249 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)	187 x 94 x 31 mm