Texas Instruments solar TI-36X - Manual (Page 42)

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Number-System Modes
Number system modes are second functions of keys.
%| Selects decimal mode (default). When the
calculator is in another number mode,
press
%| to return the calculator to
decimal mode. Note: Normally you should
keep the calculator in the decimal mode,
because some of the calculator’s operating
features are limited or nonexistent in the
other modes.
%~ Selects octal mode. You can enter positive
octal numbers as large as 3777777777.
Numbers beyond this are interpreted as
negative.
%} Selects hexadecimal mode. You can enter
positive hexadecimal numbers as large as
7FFFFFFFFF. Numbers beyond this are
interpreted as negative.
To enter the hexadecimal digits A through F, press %
and then the appropriate key shown below.
D E F
B C D
A B C
E F G