Assistance, batteries, memory, and service, Obtaining help in operating the calculator, Answers to common questions – HP 17bII+ User Manual
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Assistance, Batteries,
Memory, and Service
Obtaining Help in Operating the Calculator
Hewlett-Packard is committed to supporting users of HP calculators. You
can obtain answers to your questions about using the calculator from
our Calculator Support department.
We suggest reading “Answers to Common questions,” below, before
contacting us. Past experience has shown that many of our customers
have similar questions.
Answers to Common Questions
Q: I’m not sure if the calculator is malfunctioning or if I’m doing
something incorrectly. How can I determine if the calculator is operating
properly?
A: Refer to page 232, which describes the diagnostic self-test.
Q: My arithmetic keys don’t work like I expect. I press 12
+
3
=
and
get 3.00.
A: You may be in the wrong mode. Press
@>
to set
Algebraic mode.
Q: My numbers contain commas as decimal points. How do I restore
the periods?
A: Press
D
.