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Function Names in Programs. The name ofa function thatis used
in a program lineis not necessarily the same as the function's name
on its key or in its menu. The name that is used ina program is usu
ally a fuller abbreviation than that which can fit on a key or in a
menu. This fuller name appears briefly in the display whenever you
execute a function—as long as you hold down the key, the name is
displayed.
Example: Entering a Labeled Program. The following keystrokes
delete the previous program for the area of a circle and enter a new
one that includes a label anda return instruction. If you make a mis
take during entry, press ® to delete the current program line, then
reenter it correctly.
Keys:
Display:
PRGM
Hi CLEAR I {PGM} {Y} PRGM TOP
Bl LBL/RTN I {LBL} A fl01 LBL fl
•a
A02 X*
BGD
fl03 tr
E
J {RTN}
A04
fl05
X
IH LBL/RTN
RTN
Lc]
Description:
Activates program en
try (PRGM on).
Clears all of program
memory.
Labels this program
routine A (for area).*
Enters the three pro
gram lines.
Ends the program.
Cancels program entry
(PRGM annunciator
off).
* If this causes the
ing program A.
message DUPLI CRT. LBL, then use a different letter or clear the exist-
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