HP HP-16C User Manual

Section 3: Number and Display Control 37
All flags can be set, cleared, and tested as follows:*
o [g][SF]n will set flag number n (0 to 5);
e [g](cF]n will clear flag number n; and
e [g](F?]n will check if flag n is set.
A flag’s status and associated annunciator, if any, are retained
until changed by:
e Resetting Continuous Memory.
e Executing a function which affects that flag (flags 4 and 5
only).
e Clearing the flag with or setting it with [SF].
In programming, flags are generally used to record the result of a
test for future use. Section 9 describes the use of flags in conditional
branching.
Machine Status (| STATUS )
Pressing will temporarily show (1) the current
complement mode, (2) the current word size, and (3) which flags are
set other than flags 4 and 5 (which display annunciators C and G
when set). The display remains as long as you hold down the
key. To alter machine status, refer to page 30 (complement
modes), page 32 (word size), or page 36 (flags).
Initial [STATUS Display f
-16-0000 2
j S ——
Complement Mode T\ L Flag Indicators (3,2, 1, 0)
Word Size (base 10)
*Press the decimal representation for the flag number. Note that the flag number does
not enter the stack.
t When the calculator is first turned on or after Continuous Memory is reset.

HP HP-16C Specifications

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Brand	HP
Model	HP-16C
Category	Desktop
Language	English