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manual:chapter1:notation [2017/05/21 20:14] smartin [RPL code] |
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====Keys==== | ====Keys==== | ||
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* Keys are typeset in **bold** | * Keys are typeset in **bold** | ||
- | * The majority of keys will be referred to by their alphanumeric label (**A** through **Z**), unless it makes sense by context to refer to another label on the key (for example, when referring to trigonometric functions, the 'S', 'T', and 'U' | + | * The majority of keys will be referred to by their alphanumeric label (**A** through **Z**), unless it makes sense by context to refer to another label on the key (for example, when referring to trigonometric functions, the **S**, **T**, and **U** keys may be referred to by their function names **SIN**, **COS**, and **TAN**, respectively). |
- | * Number keys are referred to by their number (**0** through **9** and the decimal dot). | + | * Number keys are referred to by their number (**0** through **9** and the decimal dot, **DOT**). |
- | * The basic arithmetic keys are referred to as: **DV** = divide (also **Z**), **MX** = multiply, **SB** = subtraction, | + | * The basic arithmetic keys are referred to as: **DIV** = divide (also **Z**), **MUL** = multiply, **SUB** = subtraction, |
- | * The special keys with long names are: **ALPHA**, **ON**, **SPC**, and **ENTER**. | + | * The special keys: **AL** (ALPHA), **ON**, **SP** (SPC), and **EN** (ENTER). |
- | * The keypad arrow keys are referred to by: **LA** = left keypad arrow, **RA** = right keypad arrow, **UA** = up keypad arrow, **DA** = down keypad arrow. | + | * The keypad arrow keys are referred to by: **LF** = left keypad arrow, **RT** = right keypad arrow, **UP** = up keypad arrow, **DN** = down keypad arrow. |
* The shifted keys are **LS** = left shift and **RS** = right shift. | * The shifted keys are **LS** = left shift and **RS** = right shift. | ||
- | * The backspace key (also labeled ' | + | * The backspace key (also labeled ' |
In order to reference a series of keys to be pressed in succession, a dash (**-**) will separate the keys. Furthermore, | In order to reference a series of keys to be pressed in succession, a dash (**-**) will separate the keys. Furthermore, | ||
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**ON< | **ON< | ||
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====Variables, | ====Variables, | ||
- | Variables, commands, objects or anything that is presented "as shown on the calculator screen", | + | Variables, commands, objects or anything that is presented "as shown on the calculator screen", |
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====RPL code==== | ====RPL code==== | ||
- | Reverse Polish List (RPL) code on the HP50g is understood as such when enclosed using the chevrons << | + | Reverse Polish List (RPL) code on the HP50g is understood as such when enclosed using the chevrons << |
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