The EL-733A is a Sharp financial calculator with a large display, multiple calculation modes (NORMAL, FIN, STAT), and a range of financial functions. This manual serves as both a user guide and a solutions handbook, offering step‑by‑step instructions, key descriptions, and example calculations.
It includes chapters on getting started, financial and statistical modes, care and maintenance, specifications, warranty information, and indexes, allowing users to quickly find operating procedures, replace batteries, and understand the device’s technical limits.
| Display type | Ten digit floating decimal point display or an eight digit mantissa and two digit exponent |
|---|---|
| Mantissa digits | 12 digits |
| Exponent digits | 2 digits |
| Power supply | 38.0V DC Alkaline manganese battery (LR‑44) x 2 |
| Power consumption | 3.0 V DC (0.00025W) |
| Operating time | Approx 1000 hours |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to 40°C (82°F to 104°F) |
| Dimensions | 76 mm × 143 mm × 8.5 mm |
| Weight | Approx 110 g |
The EL-733A provides three calculation modes: NORMAL, FIN (financial) and STAT (statistics). The current mode is shown by a box on the display.