Notes:
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This is a scientific calculator with two memories, statistic functions,
angle conversions and parenthesis. Some of the functions listed below
are also found in other commodore calculators, such as the commodore SR-1800. A main
difference between the SR-1800 and this one is the number of keys.
There’s no
INV key,
but only an
arc key
for the inverse trigonometric functions, increasing the
number of keys.
Some nice and some less nice features that are worth mentioning:
- The
d-r key
not only switches between "degrees" and
"radians" mode, but also converts the number currently in display
from one angle mode to the other. For example, when the
calculator is in "degrees" mode, and the number 180 is displayed,
pressing the
d-r key will convert the angle to π
degrees. When the calculator is in "radians" mode, the rightmost
dot on the display is lit.
- The
→P and
→R keys
convert between
vector modes. The parameters need to be present as "x" and "y",
and can be entered using the
x↔y key.
The results can be read using the same key.
- The
EE↑ key and the
EE↓ key shift left
and right in scientific notation. However, when the number shifts
out of display, the number is truncated. This can not be used to
round the number, because no rounding off takes place.
- The
Σ1 key
is what is nowadays usually denoted by
M+,
it adds the number displayed to the first of the two memories.
- This calculator feels quite fast.
- This calculator as a built-in rechargeable battery. Most of the
time when I find a calculator with a built-in battery the battery
leaks and is often beyond repair because of that. This one
however is different, the battery is working fine at the time of
writing (September 2006) and still keeps its charge. Even so I
took them out as a precaution anyway.
The internal rechargeable battery exists of three AA
rechargeables made by BEREC.
Many thanks to Arnoud Helmantel for finding this calculator for me.
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