Decimal Degrees (DD) to Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) on the HP Prime

[Jiangshi]

Converting from DMS to DD is straight foreward; just enter the angle using the degree symbol and appropriate tick marks and press Enter. The answer is given in DD. However, search as I might, I have not been able to find the key sequence to convert from DD to DMS.  I am using the HP Prime, Version 2015617 (8151) - thanks Joe!

Thanks in advance.

[Joe_Horn]

Which model are you using?

[Jiangshi]

Hi Joe, I am using the HP Prime, Version 2015617 (8151).

I will add this to my orginal post - don't know why I didn't in the first place, so thank you for asking.

[Jiangshi · Accepted solution]

I have found a solution in another support group.

To convert between DD and DMS -

First, be on the Home mode screen as this key sequence does not work in CAS mode.

Type in the angle in either format, then press [Shift] {a b/c]. This sequence will toggle back and forth between DD and DMS.

Note to HP: I have searched through the pdf User's Manual for this information and not found it. It should be incorporated into the User's Manual. Thank you.

[Joe_Horn]

FYI, it is in the manual.  See the section entitled "Hexagesimal numbers" (page 14 in my copy; page number might be different in other editions).  It explains how pressing [Shift] [a b/c] toggles between DMS and DD.