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Solution 12270: Entering Numbers in Degrees/Minutes/Seconds (DMS) Format on the TI-30Xa or TI-30Xa Solar.

How do I input numbers in Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) format on the TI-30Xa or TI-30Xa Solar?

The format below needs to be used when entering numbers in Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) notation, using 0's where necessary.

D.MMSSs

Where:
D - represents degrees (0-7 digits).
. - is the decimal-point separator.
MM - represents minutes (must be 2 digits).
SS - represents econds (must be 2 digits).
s - fractional part of a second.

Example: To enter in 48°5'3.5":

1) Press [4] [8] [.] [0] [5] [0] [3] [5].
2) Press [2ND] [DD►DMS].

Please Note: To convert back to decimal format press [DMS►DD].

Please see the TI-30Xa family guidebooks for additional information.