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HP HP-20S User Manual

HP HP-20S
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Scientific
Calculator
Owner’s
Manual
HP-205
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Table of Contents

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HP HP-20S Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeScientific
DisplayLCD
Power SourceBattery
Display Digits10
BatteryCR2032

Summary

Getting Started with HP-20S

Power On and Off

Instructions for turning the HP-20S calculator on and off.

Arithmetic Operators

Demonstrates the use of arithmetic operators (+, -, x, /, ^) and chained calculations.

Display and Keyboard Overview

Explains the calculator's display cursor, clearing functions, and memory clearing.

Annunciators

Describes the status indicators displayed on the calculator screen.

Shift Keys and Input

Details the function of shift keys, the INPUT key, and the SWAP key.

Display Format of Numbers

Explains how to control number display format, decimal places, and scientific notation.

Scientific and Engineering Notation

Covers entering and displaying numbers in scientific and engineering notation.

Arithmetic and Storage Registers

Chain Calculations and Operator Priority

Explains how chain calculations are interpreted based on operator priority.

Using Parentheses

Demonstrates how to use parentheses to group operations and control calculation order.

Storage Registers for Data

Details how to use storage registers (R0-R9) for storing and recalling numbers.

Numeric Functions

General and Logarithmic Functions

Covers basic math functions like square root, logarithms, and antilogarithms.

Percent Functions

Explains percentage calculations and percent change operations.

Trigonometric Modes and Functions

Details trigonometric modes (DEG, RAD, GRAD) and functions (SIN, COS, TAN).

Coordinate Conversions

Explains converting between rectangular and polar coordinates.

Probability Functions

Covers factorial, combinations, and permutations calculations.

Unit Conversions

Provides conversions for common units like kg, lb, C, F, cm, in.

Base Conversions and Base Arithmetic

Switching Number Bases

Instructions for switching between Decimal, Hexadecimal, Octal, and Binary modes.

Arithmetic Operations in Different Bases

Explains arithmetic operations using hexadecimal, octal, and binary bases.

Statistical Calculations

Entering Statistical Data

Steps for entering data for one- and two-variable statistics.

Summary of Statistical Calculations

Lists key statistical functions and their results (n, Σx, Σx², etc.).

Mean, Standard Deviation, and Summation Statistics

Calculations for mean, standard deviation, and summation statistics.

Linear Regression and Estimation

Finding the best-fit line for data and estimating values.

Programming the HP-20S

Creating Programs

Steps to create new programs, including line numbers and keycodes.

Entering Programs

Instructions for entering programs into memory and supplying data.

Running Programs

Methods for executing stored programs using XEQ or GTO/R/S.

Sample Program: Pythagorean Theorem

Example program demonstrating register use for Pythagorean theorem calculation.

Subroutines

Explains how to create and call subroutines within programs.

Branching and Conditionals

Covers program control using GTO branching and conditional statements.

Built-in Program Library

Root Finder (root)

Program to find solutions for f(x) = 0 using the secant method.

Numerical Integration (int)

Calculates approximate integrals using Simpson's rule.

Complex Operations (CPL)

Performs calculations with complex numbers in rectangular form.

Quadratic Equation (qUAd)

Solves quadratic equations (ax²+bx+c=0) for real and complex roots.

Curve Fitting (Fit)

Fits data to power, exponential, or logarithmic models.

Assistance, Batteries, Memory, and Service

Obtaining Help and Common Questions

Information on getting support and answers to frequently asked questions.

Power and Batteries

Details about calculator power source, battery life, and low power indicators.

Environmental Limits

Specifies operating temperature and humidity limits for the calculator.

Determining Calculator Service Needs

Guidelines to determine if the calculator requires service.

Limited One-Year Warranty

Details on what is covered and not covered by the product warranty.

Regulatory Information

Information regarding FCC compliance and radio frequency energy.

Messages

Contacting Hewlett-Packard

Information for Using the Calculator

Contact details for calculator support and using the manual.

Information for Calculator Service

Contact details for obtaining service and repair information.

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