HP 300s Scientific Calculator User Manual
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Inputting with Math Format
When inputting with Math format, you can input and display
fractions and some functions using the same format as they
appear in your textbook.
IMPORTANT:
• Certain types of expressions can cause the height of a
calculation formula to be greater than one display line. The
maximum allowable height of a calculation formula is two
display screens (31 dots
✕ 2). Further input is not allowed
if the height of the calculation exceeds the limit.
• You can nest functions and parentheses. However, if you
nest too many functions and/or parentheses until input is
no longer permitted, divide the calculation into multiple
parts and calculate each part separately.
Functions and Symbols Supported for Math
Format Input
The Bytes column shows the number of bytes of memory
used during input.
Math Format Input Examples
Perform the following operations with Math format selected.
Pay close attention to the location and size of the cursor on
display when you input using Math format.
Function/Symbol
Key Operation
Bytes
Improper Fraction
9
Mixed Fraction
(
)
13
Log (a,b)(Logarithm)
6
10^x(Power of 10)
(
)
4
e^x(Power of e)
(
)
4
Square Root
4
Cube Roof
(
)
9
Square, cube
4
Reciprocal
5
Power
4
Power Roof
(
)
9
Absolute Value
4
Parentheses
or
1