WP WP-34S User Manual

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Edition 2.2
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This file is part of WP 34S.
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WP WP-34S Specifications

General

Type	Scientific
Display	LCD
Display Lines	2
Display Type	Dot matrix
Memory RAM	8 KB
Memory Flash	128 KB
Programming	Yes
Dimensions	148 x 80 x 15 mm
Power Source	Battery

Summary

WELCOME

PRINT CONVENTIONS

GETTING STARTED

WHAT'S ON THE KEYBOARD AND HOW TO ACCESS IT?

REAL AND INTEGER OPERATIONS

STATISTICAL DISTRIBUTIONS, PROBABILITIES ETC.

MATRICES

COMPLEX OPERATIONS

MEMORY

STACK MECHANICS

COMPARING AND ADDRESSING REAL NUMBERS

COMPARING AND ADDRESSING COMPLEX NUMBERS

ADDRESSING LABELS

DISPLAY AND MODES

FONTS

INDEX OF OPERATIONS

A - C

Lists operations from A to C, with keys and remarks.

D - F

Lists operations from D to F, with keys and remarks.

G - I

Lists operations from G to I, with keys and remarks.

J - L

Lists operations from J to L, with keys and remarks.

M - O

Lists operations from M to O, with keys and remarks.

P - R

Lists operations from P to R, with keys and remarks.

S - U

Lists operations from S to U, with keys and remarks.

V - Z

Lists operations from V to Z, with keys and remarks.

α - π

Lists operations related to alpha and pi, with keys and remarks.

Σ - the End

Lists operations related to sigma and end of index.

Alphanumeric input

Details character input methods for alpha mode.

Non-programmable Control, Clearing and Information Commands

Lists essential control, clearing, and info commands.

INTERACTIVE PROGRAMMING

Interrupting a Program for Display of Information

Explains how to display information during program execution.

Temporary Displays

Describes displays that temporarily replace the normal X register view.

Data Input

Details methods for obtaining user input within programs.

Hotkeys

Explains using dedicated keys (A-D) for subroutines.

Keyboard Codes

Direct Keyboard Access

Explains accessing keyboard input directly within programs.

APPENDIX A: SUPPORT FOR FLASHING, SERIAL I/O ETC.

How to Flash Your HP 20b or 30b

Step-by-step guide to flashing HP calculators.

Data Transfer Between Your WP 34S and Your PC (SAM-BA)

Details transferring data using SAM-BA.

Data Transfer Between Your WP 34S and Your PC (Serial I/O)

Details transferring data via serial I/O.

More Keyboard Commands Employing ON

APPENDIX B: MORE ROUTINES AND COMMANDS

Library Routines

Explains how to install and use library routines.

Internal Commands (Use at Your Own Risk)

Lists internal commands not typically exposed to users.

APPENDIX C: RELEASE NOTES