fx-82MS fx-82TL fx-98060GII TI-83
ALPHA
On a TI calculator you can switch keyboard operation
ALPHA
The keyboard returns to its primary functions when you press ALPHA again.
Explanation
Above the keys is the alternate description in green. The switch is shown on the screen with a blinking A.
Example 1
To enter the character Z
ALPHA Z Z
Example 2
To return to the primary keyboard functions after entering the string "ABC"
A-LOCK 2nd ALPHA " A B C " ALPHA "ABC"
that subsequently is assigned to Str 1
STO➧ VARS 7 1 ENTER "ABC"➔Str 1 ABC
Example 3
To compute the answer that will be displayed in the appropriate TVM variable
ENTRY SOLVE N=360.00
I%=18.00
PV=100000.00
■ PMT=-1507.09
FV=0.00
P/Y=12.00
C/Y=12.00
PMT:END BEGINALPHA ENTER