This document is a quick start guide for the HP 12c Financial Calculator. It covers the calculator's keys, customizing options, storage registers and continuous memory, Reverse Polish Notation (RPN) mode, and basic financial calculation examples. The document also includes information on warranty and contact details, battery replacement instructions, and HP's limited hardware warranty and customer care terms.
This guide helps new users get up to speed with the HP 12c Financial Calculator. It covers the layout of the keys, how to access primary and alternate functions, and the basic operation modes such as Reverse Polish Notation (RPN).
The booklet also explains how to customize settings like digit separator, number display format, and payment mode, as well as practical information on battery replacement, warranty, and regulatory notices.
| Auto‑off timer | 8 to 17 minutes after last use |
|---|---|
| Low‑battery indicator | Displays * when battery is nearly exhausted |
| Default digit separator | Comma |
Press the S key to turn the calculator on; pressing S again turns it off, and it also powers down automatically after 8–17 minutes of inactivity.
Press and hold the . key, then press and release S; this toggles the separator between comma and point.
A star (*) appears on the display when the battery is nearly exhausted.