HP HP-16C User Manual

Introduction
Welcome to the world of the Hewlett-Packard Computer Scientist!
You’re in good company with HP—the calculator of choice for
astronauts in the space shuttle, climbers on Mt. Everest,
yachtsmen in the America’s Cup, and engineers, scientists, and
students the world over.
The HP-16C is a versatile and unique calculator, especially
designed for the many professionals and students who work with
computers and microprocessors—whether as programmers or
designers. The HP-16C specialized design provides:
e Integer arithmetic in four number bases (hexadecimal,
decimal, octal, and binary), operating in 1’s or 2’s Complement
or Unsigned mode.
e A variable word size, selected by the user, up to a maximum of
64 bits.
e Logical operators and bit manipulations.
e 203 bytes of user memory, providing up to 203 program lines.
¢ Floating-point decimal arithmetic.
e Continuous Memory, retaining data and program instructions
indefinitely.
e Extremely low power consumption and long battery life.
This handbook is written with the professional in mind—someone
already familiar with the principles of computer organization and
binary operations. The handbook accommodates a wide range of
expertise, however. For a quick overview of and reference to the
calculator’s operations, use the Function Summary and Index—the
blue-edged pages just in front of the Subject Index.
Part I of the handbook, HP-16C Fundamentals, covers the specific
operations of the HP-16C, as well as its RPN (Reverse Polish
Notation) logic system. Part II, HP-16C Programming, is dedicated
to keystroke programming methods and capabilities. Each pro-
gramming section is structured to give first a general explanation
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HP HP-16C Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	HP-16C
Category	Desktop
Language	English