Tangent 2.2 User Manual
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Repeat Subtraction
If this option is checked, then you can repetitively press Minus ("-") for subtrac-
tion.
NOTE:
If this mode is turned on, you will need to use the Change Sign option on
the Operators Menu or the "+/-" button on the calculator to enter negative num-
bers.
Intra-System Conversions
There are seven Intra-System conversion modes: Metric, Computer and English
Weight, Square, Cubic, Length and Capacity. These are useful to determine
relations between units of measure in the same system (i.e. 1 bite =
0.0001220703125 kilobytes).
Imperial English Measures
If this option is checked, then the Area and Volume conversions will use Impe-
rial gallons and pints.
Troy English Measures
If this option is checked, then the Mass and Distance conversions will use Troy
pounds and ounces.
No Conversions
Reset the Calculator to standard mode.
NOTE:
T
he following modes may also be changed by the Next Mode and Previ-
ous Mode buttons on the calculator.
Metric to English
Set mode to Metric to English weight and distance conversions or perform same
conversions.
English to Metric
Set mode to English to Metric weight and distance conversions or perform same
conversions.
Area/Volume Metric to English
Set mode to English to Metric area and volume conversions or perform same
conversions.
Area/Volume English to Metric
Set mode to English to Metric area and volume conversions or perform same
conversions.
Temperature
Set mode to temperature conversions or perform same conversions.
Time-Week
Set mode to Time conversions with the Week as a primary unit or perform same
conversions.
Time-Day
Set mode to Time conversions with the Day as a primary unit or perform same
conversions.
Time-Hour
Set mode to Time conversions with the Hour as a primary unit or perform same
conversions.
Time-Minute
Set mode to Time conversions with the Minute as a primary unit or perform
same conversions.
English/Metric Other
Set mode to Other English/Metric conversions or perform same conversions.
NOTE:
For more information, see "Using Conversion Functions".