Re: HP 41CX Decimal Point restore Message #4 Posted by Dieter on 23 Apr 2011, 7:07 a.m., in response to message #1 by Joseph Banki
That sounds more than strange. Replacing the batteries definitely does not affect the display setting or anything else of interest. Maybe something happened that put the 41 in an undefined state. If the calculator does not hold any important data I would recommend a master clear: Turn off, hold down the backspace key (left arrow), press ON and release all keys. This will reset and clear the whole unit, all data is lost and the calculator returns to its default settings. Including the display (FIX 4, decimal point, thousands separators on). So 12345 will display as "12,345.0000".
The decimal separator is controlled by Flag 28. Use CF 28 for a comma or SF 28 for a point (= default).
The thousands separator is controlled by Flag 29. Use CF 29 to turn it off or SF 29 to turn it on (= default).
The display format is set with FIX, SCI or ENG and the number of digits you want. You say Fix 4 "does not come back either". So you press FIX 4 and nothing happens?!? In this case it's definitely time for a reset.
Dieter
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