CITIZEN SRP-280 - Manual (Page 5)

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1 - 3 Display readout
The display comprises the entry line, the result line, and indicators.
Entry line SRP-280 displays an entry of up to 76 digits. SRP-285 displays
an entry of up to 80 digits. Entries begin on the left ; those with
more than 11 digits scroll to the left. Press [] or [] to move
the cursor through an entry. Press [ 2nd ] [] or [ 2nd ] [] to
move the cursor immediately to the beginning or end of the
entry.
Result line It displays a result of up to 10 digits, as well as a decimal, a
negative sign, a “ x10 ” indicator, and a 2-digits positive or
negative exponent. Results that exceed the digit limit are
displayed in scientific notation.
Indicators The following indicators appear on the display to indicate you
the current status of the calculator.
Indicator Meaning
M Independent memory
– Result is negative, or the entry line is full
2nd 2nd set of function keys is active.
MODE Mode selection is active
MAIN Main mode is active
STAT Statistics mode is active
Base-n Base-n mode is active
VLE Variable linear equation mode is active
QE Quadratic equation mode is active
CPLX Complex number mode is active
DEGRAD Angle mode : DEGrees, GRADs, or RADs
ENGSCI ENGineering or SCIentific notation.
TAB
Number of decimal places displayed is fixed
HYP Hyperbolic-trig function will be calculated
BUSY While an operation is executing
There are digits to the left or right of the display
There are earlier or later results that can be
displayed
1 - 4 Key markings
Many of the calculator’s keys are used to perform more than one function. The
functions marked on the keyboard are printed differently to help you find the one
you need quickly and easily.
Keyboard marking Meaning
White Direct input
Yellow Press [ 2nd ] and then key
Green Press key in Base-n mode
MAIN
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Indicator
Entry line
Result line
Indicator