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HP HP-41CX User Manual

HP HP-41CX
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HP HP-41CX Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelHP-41CX
Release Year1983
CPUSaturn
ROMup to 64 KB
ManufacturerHewlett-Packard
Display TypeLCD
Display Digits12
Special Featuresextended functions
CategoryScientific / Programmable

Summary

The Normal Keyboard

Keyboard Functions

Details primary, alternate, and shift key functions for the Normal Keyboard.

Key Operations

Explains CLX/A, Back Arrow, and XEQ Execute functions on the Normal Keyboard.

The User Keyboard

USER Key Functionality

Activates and deactivates the User keyboard for custom key assignments.

Assigning and Executing User Functions

Procedure to assign functions to keys and execute them, including local label searching.

The Alpha Keyboard

Alpha Keyboard Operations

Covers primary, alternate, shift, and append functions for Alpha input.

Alpha Register Management

Details storing, recalling, and clearing the Alpha register content.

Alpha Navigation and Display

Explains Back Arrow function and viewing the Alpha register during operation.

The Alarm Catalog Keyboard

Alarm Control Functions

Functions to clear, set repeat intervals, and manage alarm dates and times.

Catalog Navigation

Steps to step through, stop, restart, and exit the Alarm Catalog listing.

The Stopwatch Keyboard

Stopwatch Timing Functions

Details split, delta split mode, and clearing the stopwatch timer to zero.

Register and Display Control

Managing register addresses and display settings for stopwatch data.

Stopwatch Operation

Exiting the stopwatch function and controlling its run/stop state.

The Text Editor Keyboard

Text Editor Navigation

Cursor movement and record navigation within the text editing interface.

Text Editing Operations

Inserting, deleting characters, records, and switching editing modes.

Text Editor Control

Exiting the editor and toggling keyboard input between Alpha and Numeric modes.

How to Execute Functions (Alpha Execution)

Executing Functions via Key or Alpha

Using direct key presses or Alpha execution for accessing calculator functions.

User Key Assignment and Function Parameters

Assigning functions to User keys and handling function parameter inputs.

Function Set Overview

Function Descriptions and References

Alphabetical list of functions with definitions and references to the owner's manual.

Display Features

Display Indicators

Explanation of display annunciators, low-power, keyboard active, and mode indicators.

Display Control Flags

Flags affecting digit separator, radix mark, shift set, and general flag status.

Program and Input Cues

Indicators for program mode, program running status, and user input cues.

Organization of Memory

Main Memory Allocation

Describes data storage registers and uncommitted registers within main memory.

Extended Memory

Extended Memory Availability

Details the number of registers available for text, data, or program files in extended memory.

Storing and Executing Programs

Program Storage Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for storing a program in the calculator's main memory.

Program Execution and Control

Executing stored programs, understanding indicators, and using R/S for control.

Time and Alarm Formats

Time Value Interpretation

Conventions for interpreting clock time values, including 24-hour format results.

Alarm Format

Alarm Types and Behavior

Describes Message, Control, and Conditional alarms and their operational behaviors.

Setting an Alarm

Step-by-step guide to setting an alarm using the XYZALM function.

Acknowledging and Clearing Alarms

Clearing Active Alarms

Procedures to halt flashing, repeating, or inactive alarms, and acknowledge non-message alarms.

The Catalogs

Catalog Types and Content

Overview of the six catalog types: User Programs, External Functions, Standard Functions, etc.

Catalog Navigation and Features

How to use catalogs, including stopping, stepping, restarting, and speeding up listings.

Character Codes

ASCII Character Mapping

Table showing ASCII codes, their display representation, and character mapping.

The Flags and Their Status

Flag Classification and Status

Details User, Control, and System flags, their numbers, names, and status.

List of Errors

Common Error Conditions

Descriptions of common error messages, their meanings, and causes.

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