HP 17bII+ - Manual (Page 22)

22 1: Getting Started
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65 +( 12 /
3.5 )=


Use parentheses to impose
an order of calculation.
Keying in Negative Numbers (&)
The & key changes the sign of a number.
„ To key in a negative number, type that number, then press
& .
„ To change the sign of an already displayed number (it must be the
rightmost number), press & .
Keys: Display: Description:
75 &  Changes the sign of 75.
* 7.1 =  Multiplies
－75 by 7.1.
Using the Menu Keys
The calculator usually displays a set of labels across the bottom of the
display. The set is called a menu because it presents you with choices.
The MAIN menu is the starting point for all other menus.
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