Calculator Question (Casio) -- How to disable "Shift 9 = AC"

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around a calculator issue, specifically related to a Casio model where the user is experiencing unexpected output formats, such as receiving answers in fraction form instead of decimal. Participants are exploring potential solutions and troubleshooting steps.

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  • Exploratory, Problem interpretation, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants are discussing various methods to disable a specific feature on the calculator, including referencing the manual and considering battery removal as a reset option. There are questions about the steps taken and the effectiveness of those steps.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants sharing their experiences and suggestions. Some have reported success in resolving the issue by changing functions, while others are still seeking clarity on the correct procedures. There is no explicit consensus on a single solution yet.

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Participants are working within the constraints of the calculator's manual and its features, which may not be fully understood. There are references to specific modes and functions that may affect the output format, but not all participants agree on the interpretation of the manual's instructions.

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Homework Statement
Calculator issue
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Shift 9 = AC
Anybody knows how to take this off because when I m doing for example 0.025 ÷ 2 = is showing the answer with a fraction.
 

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Is it possible to remove the battery for a few minutes? If it's not too hard to do, that might reset it back to factory default configuration.
 
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berkeman said:
Is it possible to remove the battery for a few minutes? If it's not too hard to do, that might reset it back to factory default configuration.

Ok I can try that. Beleived that with reset on the number 9 button would do the job.well anyway thanks for your help
 
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I tried the battery removal nearly 10 min but still there .
 
So you used the procedure below?

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berkeman said:
So you used the procedure below?

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here it says only how to put it on if I m not wrong.
 
chriscarson said:
here it says only how to put it on if I m not wrong.
It shows how to switch modes, I believe. Which one of those 4 modes do you want to be using?

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chriscarson said:
here it says only how to put it on if I m not wrong.

ok it worked, had to choose another function to make it vanish, thanks a lot for your help.
 
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berkeman said:
It shows how to switch modes, I believe. Which one of those 4 modes do you want to be using?

ok it worked, had to choose another function to make it vanish, thanks a lot for your help.
 
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Yay! :smile:
 
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