Sharp EL-506P User Manual

2. Scientific Notation
Decimai Places
The ~ ~ keys are used to specify the number of decimai digits in the cal-
culation result. The number of places after the decimai point is specified by the
numerai key ( [. Ol - ~ ] ) pressed after the ~ ~ keys. Carry aver will be
automatically rounded . Far free floating calculation press the GJ key after
the ~ AB keys.
First press ~ ~ GJ Key in : ~ 1 .23456789 @]
Display reads 1. 23456789
Press l2ncF) ~ ~ J , display reads 1. 235
Press (2ndFj ~ [I] , display reads 1 . 2345679
Press ~ ~ GJ , display reads 1.23456789
Scientific Notation
People who need to deal with very large and very small numbers often use a
special format called exponential or scientific notation. In scientific notation a
number is broken down into two parts.
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Sharp EL-506P Specifications

General

Brand	Sharp
Model	EL-506P
Category	Calculator
Language	English