HP 46 User Manual

Keying In and Entering Numbers
Number keys are arranged conveniently as in an adding machine. Key in
numbers from left to right and include the decimal point if it is a part
of the number. For example, 314.32 would be keyed in as:
EOEOEE
Check the number you have keyed in by pressing . The small light
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in the display window simply indicates that the machine is doing an
operation, in this case PRINT, and that the keyboard is inoperative
while the machine is busy. While most operations take less than a
second, a few of the more complicated ones may take from 1 to 2
seconds.
If you find that you have made a mistake when keying in a number,
clear the entire number by pressing .T Then key in the number
correctly. Before keying in a second number, save the first by pressing
* . Now key in the new number. You can save up to four numbers
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this way.
Display Option
With a display option installed, you should see a display of
when you switch on the HP-46. Numbers keyed in and
the results of all calculations appear in the display. Press PRINT when
you need to retain a particular result. And to conserve paper, press PRT
OFF; nothing is printed.
FThere are four ‘clear’ functions. These are explained briefly in Appendix C, and on the label
affixed to the underside of the lid. They are discussed specifically as they become necessary to
the operations.
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HP 46 Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	46
Category	Calculator
Language	English