
2 Getting started
The HP Prime Graphing Calculator is an easy-to-use yet powerful graphing calculator designed for secondary
mathematics education and beyond. It oers hundreds of functions and commands, and includes a computer
algebra system (CAS) for symbolic calculations.
In addition to an extensive library of functions and commands, the calculator comes with a set of HP apps. An
HP app is a special application designed to help you explore a particular branch of mathematics or to solve a
problem of a particular type. For example, there is a HP app that will help you explore geometry and another
to help you explore parametric equations. There are also apps to help you solve systems of linear equations
and to solve time-value-of-money problems.
The HP Prime calculator also has its own programming language you can use to explore and solve
mathematical problems.
Functions, commands, apps, and programming are covered in detail later in this guide. In this chapter, the
general features of the calculator are explained, along with common interactions and basic mathematical
operations.
Before starting
Charge the battery fully before using the calculator for the rst time. To charge the battery, do one of the
following:
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Connect the calculator to a computer by using the USB cable that came in the package with your HP
Prime calculator. (The computer must be on for charging to occur.)
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Connect the calculator to a wall outlet using the HP-provided wall adapter.
When the calculator is on, a battery symbol appears in the title bar of the screen. Its appearance indicates the
charge level of the battery. A discharged battery takes approximately 4 hours to fully charge.
WARNING!
Battery warning
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To reduce the risk of re or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture the battery; do not short the
external contacts; and do not dispose of the battery in re or water.
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To reduce potential safety risks, only use the battery provided with the calculator, a replacement battery
provided by HP, or a compatible battery recommended by HP.
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Keep the battery away from children.
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If you encounter problems when charging the calculator, stop charging and contact HP immediately.
Adapter warning
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To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to equipment, only plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet
that is easily accessible at all times.
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To reduce potential safety risks, only use the AC adapter provided with the calculator, a replacement AC
adapter provided by HP, or an AC adapter purchased as an accessory from HP.
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