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exponential function on hp 12 c? Message #1 Posted by Gene Hoelscher on 29 June 2010, 8:47 a.m. My hp is an 'oldie' and the keys are significantly worn. Is there a key to raise a number to a power? thanks, gene

Re: exponential function on hp 12 c? Message #2 Posted by Bart (UK) on 29 June 2010, 9:25 a.m., in response to message #1 by Gene Hoelscher Quote: My hp is an 'oldie' and the keys are significantly worn. Is there a key to raise a number to a power? y^x is on the second button from the top, leftmost column. See (print?) this museum picture for reference HP 12C picture. HTH Bart Edited: 29 June 2010, 10:15 a.m. after one or more responses were posted

Re: exponential function on hp 12 c? Message #3 Posted by Bart (UK) on 29 June 2010, 10:14 a.m., in response to message #2 by Bart (UK) On second thoughts, were the main functions these keys not made with the double shot injection molding technique? This means that the key legends should never wear off?

Re: exponential function on hp 12 c? Message #4 Posted by Vladan Dugaric on 29 June 2010, 12:00 p.m., in response to message #3 by Bart (UK) On newer Chinese (and probably Indonesian) made HP-12C calculators the labels are silkscreened then the keys are sprayed with a clear matt coat that is somewhat resistant to rubbing. They do wear out after long and intensive use.

Re: exponential function on hp 12 c? Message #5 Posted by Don Shepherd on 29 June 2010, 10:27 a.m., in response to message #1 by Gene Hoelscher Gene, how about a pic of a worn 12c? Folks here would like to see that.

Re: exponential function on hp 12 c? Message #6 Posted by Vieira, Luiz C. (Brazil) on 29 June 2010, 12:20 p.m., in response to message #5 by Don Shepherd Yep, I'm curious, too. Not that any of us is wondering if it is a troll catch, just that it is so unusual that deserves an image. Please? Cheers. Luiz (Brazil)

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