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Entering numbers – Sharp EL-9900 User Manual

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Chapter 2: Operating the Graphing Calculator

1. Entering numbers

Use the number keys (

0 ~ 9), decimal point key (.), and negative

number key (

_) to enter numbers into the calculator. To clear the screen entry,

press

C.

Example

Type 10.23456789 onto the

Calculation screen.

1. Enter the Calculation screen,

then clear the screen entry:

# C

2. Enter numbers with the number keys and decimal point key, as

follows:

10

. 23456789

Note:

$ can be used to enter a value in scientific notation.

Example

6.3

Ч

10

8

+

4.9

Ч

10

7

# C 6.3 $ 8

+

4.9

$ 7

The negative number key

_ can be used to enter numbers,

lists, and functions with negative values. Press

_ before

entering the value.

Note:

Do not use the

- key to specify a negative value. Doing so

will result in an error.

Example

Type

-

9460.827513 into the

Calculation screen.

# C _ 9460.827513

Number entry

Entering a

negative value