Windows for long binary numbers – HP 33s User Manual

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10–6

Base Conversions and Arithmetic

Windows for Long Binary Numbers

The longest binary number can have 36 digits — three times as many digits as fit
in the display. Each 12–digit display of a long number is called a window.

36 - bit number

Highest window

Lowest window

(displayed)

When a binary number is larger than the 12 digits, the

§

or

¨

annunciator (or

both) appears, indicating in which direction the additional digits lie. Press the
indicated key (

˜

or

—

) to view the obscured window.

Press to display

left window

Press to display

right window





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