Turning the Calculator ON
Each time your turn the RPD-95 on, it performs a self-test to check for any changes in the contents of the memory since the last time it was turned off. The information displayed depends on the results of this test.
Initial Display at Power Up
Press the [ ON ] key to turn the calculator on, or launch the RPD95 app if it is not currently running.When the calculator is first turned on, a self-test is automatically performed to check the contents of the memory. On initial launch, the following message is displayed:
This message means the self-test has detected a complete loss of memory. The memory has been cleared and all parameters have been reset to their default settings.
Refer to "System Parameter Settings" in Appendix A for a list of system parameters and the effects of pressing the [ RESET ] key.
If the memory has not been cleared, but the self-test detects a change in the memory contents, the message below is displayed. You should check any values stored in the calculator memories and verify any stored program instructions. This message is also displayed if you press the [ RESET ] key while the calculator is on.
If either of these messages is displayed, you can still perform any calculator operations.
Typical Display At Power Up
Generally, when you turn the calculator off and back on, the self-test detects no change in memory contents. When this is the case, the calculator shows the following display.
This display indicates that any data or programs stored in the calculator are unchanged and only some parameters are reset to their default settngs.
Default Settings
Some of the parameters are reset to their default settings are:- The display format (set to standard notation)
- The number base (set to decimal)
- The t-register (cleared)
Refer to "System Parameter Settings" in Appendix A for a complete list of the system parameters and the effects of turning the calculator off and back on.
Power Down
Press the [ OFF ] key to turn the calculator off.Turning the calculator off is required to allow loading or changing of application libraries and simulated RAM modules (for extended data storage).
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