Sharp EL-506P

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COMPLEX NUMBER CALCULATION
Complex number calculation:
To carry out complex number calculations, first set the calculator to the Complex
number mode (CPLX mode). In the CPLX mode the calculator can perform the
four arithmetic functions, as well as, serial calculations. To put the calculator into
CPLX mode press the ~ key and the ~ key . A [!l;IJJ symbol is displayed
on the upper right of the screen to show that the calculator is in CPLX mode.
To clear this mode press the ~ key and the ~ key when the C!l;IJJ symbol
is being displayed. (The [!1;1JJ symbol will disappear.)
A complex number is represented in the a + bi format. The "a" is the real part
while the "bi" is the imaginary part. When inputting the real part, after inputting
the number press the W key. When inputting the imaginary part, after inputting
the number press the w key. To obtain the result press the § key .