exponential function on hp 12 c?

[Gene Hoelscher]

My hp is an 'oldie' and the keys are significantly worn. Is there a key to raise a number to a power?

thanks,

gene

[Bart (UK)]

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My hp is an 'oldie' and the keys are significantly worn. Is there a key to raise a number to a power?

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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

[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?

[Vladan Dugaric]

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.

[Don Shepherd]

Gene, how about a pic of a worn 12c? Folks here would like to see that.

[Vieira, Luiz C. (Brazil)]

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)