Sharp EL-5230 - Manual (Page 20)

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Using variables
You can use 27 variables (A-Z and θ) in the NORMAL mode. A number
stored as a variable can be recalled either by entering the variable name or
using t.
Example 1
Store 2 3 to variable R.
1. Press j 2 1 then x.
• j clears the display.
• ALPHA appears automatically when you
press x. You can now enter any
alphabetic character or θ (written in blue
above keys in the keypad).
2. Press R to store the result of 2 3 in R.
• The stored number is displayed on the
next line.
• ALPHA disappears from the display.
You can also store a number directly
rather than storing the result of an expression.
Example 2
Find the area of a circle which has radius R.
Enter an expression containing variable R (now equal to 8) from the last
example.
1. Press j @ s then ;.
• Whenever you need to use a character
written in blue on the keypad, press
; beforehand. ALPHA will appear at
the above of the display.
2. Press R and then A.
• ALPHA disappears after you have
entered a character.
Chapter 1: Before You Get Started
2 S = πr
r
NORMAL MODE
0.
2„Ò_
NORMAL MODE
0.
π_
NORMAL MODE
0.
πRŒ_
0.
2„ТR
8.