M. Decimal Places
The [tab! key is used to specify the number of decimal digits in the calculation result. The number of
places after the decimal point is specified by the numeral key ( 1 Q I ~ 1 9 1 ) pressed after the [tabI key.
For free floating calculation press the 1 • I key after |tab| . Carry over will be automatically rounded.
First Press ItabI [ * 1
Key in 1.23456789 C=]
Display reads 1.23456789
Press ItabI l 3 l , display reads 1.235
Press ItabI l 9 l , display reads 1.234567890
Calculate 1.2 x 10-12 x 4.5 x 1CT10
Key in: (taS CD 1.2E ED 12 x 4.5E [ED 10 [= ]
Answer: 5.4E-22
Note that for results smaller than 0.4 x 10-9 use ItabI I * I only
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