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====Keys==== | ====Keys==== | ||
The HP50g has a total of 51 keys, most of which have multiple functions that can be activated with a modifier key (left shift, right shift, or ALPHA). | The HP50g has a total of 51 keys, most of which have multiple functions that can be activated with a modifier key (left shift, right shift, or ALPHA). | ||
- | * 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 | + | * number |
- | * 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, |
Here are some example key combinations: | Here are some example key combinations: | ||
- | **LS-N** = left shift key followed by the 'N' | + | **LS-N** = left shift key followed by the **N** key, which on the keyboard refers to the **PRG** menu. |
- | **RS< | + | **RS< |
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+ | **ON< | ||
- | **ON< | ||
====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", |
====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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