HP 50g Graphing Calculator Quick Start Guide

HP 50g Graphing Calculator Quick Start Guide

Edition 1 HP Part Number: F2229-90201

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Keyboard Map Legend

Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Feature Context-sensitive menu items

Tool menu Mode menu

Next key Tick key Numeric and Symbolic Solvers Shift keys On/Off/Cancel keys Space key Enter key

Number 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Feature Numerical result

Units menu Alphabetic entry Backspace (delete and clear) EquationWriter

Cursor keys Context-sensitive menu keys

Graphing functions Screen display Header area

The table above and the photo on the previous page illustrate just a few of the many features available on the HP 50g Graphing Calculator. These topics, as well as other features of the calculator, are discussed in the following quick start guide. For a complete list of features of the HP 50g Graphing Calculator, refer to the HP 50g Graphing Calculator User's Manual, the HP 50g Graphing Calculator User's Guide, and the HP 50g/49g+/48gII Advanced User's Reference. These manuals are found on the HP website, .

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Legal Notices

This manual and any examples contained herein are provided "as is" and are subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, non-infringement and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be liable for any errors or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual or the examples contained herein. Copyright ? 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of this manual is prohibited without prior written permission of Hewlett-Packard Company, except as allowed under the copyright laws. Hewlett-Packard Company 16399 West Bernardo Drive MS 66M-785 San Diego, CA 92127-1899 USA Printing History Edition 1, July 2009

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Table of Contents

HP 50g Graphing Calculator............................................................................................................................... ii Keyboard Map Legend ...................................................................................................................................... iii Legal Notices.................................................................................................................................................... iv Welcome to your HP 50g Graphing Calculator .....................................................................................................1 Manual Conventions...........................................................................................................................................2 Keyboard, Menus, and Annunciators....................................................................................................................2 Basic Math ........................................................................................................................................................4 Using RPN.........................................................................................................................................................5 Working in Algebraic Mode from RPN Mode ........................................................................................................8 Using Equation Solvers .......................................................................................................................................9 Using Units ......................................................................................................................................................12 Memory Management ......................................................................................................................................14 Graphing Functions ..........................................................................................................................................16 Advanced Memory Management .......................................................................................................................19 Using the Computer Algebra System (CAS) ? Approximate versus Exact..................................................................21 Factoring and Solving.......................................................................................................................................22 Simplification and Integration ............................................................................................................................24 CAS Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................24 Troubleshooting and FAQs ................................................................................................................................25 Basic Features, Customizing the Calculator, and Setting the Internal Clock ..............................................................28 Replacing the Batteries......................................................................................................................................33 Warranty and Contact Information .....................................................................................................................33 Product Regulatory & Environment Information .....................................................................................................37

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