Apple 1.1.2 manual Operation

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Calculator Operation

Square root x (Ã) key

x 2 (x squared) key (+ Option key)

Percent (%) key

¹ (pi) key (+ Option key)

Plus/Minus key

1Úx (inverse of x ) key (+ Option key)

Memory recall key

Clear memory key (+ Option key)

Memory plus key

Memory minus key (+ Option key)

Operation

The logic employed by iMalc is algebraic rather than Reverse Polish Notation (RPN). This means that to do a calculation such as 15+2=17, you enter it as seen, or as you would when writing an algebraic equation. You would enter 15, followed by +, followed by 2 and then the equals.

To get 18x3=54 you would therefore: Press 1

Press 8

Press x

Press 3

Press =

and the result, 54, will be displayed.

If you are employing the +/- sign change key, then use it before the equals key eg for 100 x (-2)=-200 you would:

Enter 100 Press x Press 2 Press +/- Press =

Calculator Operation

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iMalc Manual

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Contents Calculate Different Eyecatcher IMalc System requirements ConventionsAssumptions Contents List of illustrations Introduction Introduction Calculator operation Quick StartDisplay Hidden functionsUsing the keyboard Error codesChanging the appearance Preferences file Icons InterfaceWindows Interface Interface Interface Interface Interface Interface Menus Interface Interface Calculator Operation Calculator OperationCalculator Operation Keys Operation Log natural ln becomes e Display Using the keyboard Preferences File Flavours Bondi iMalc Strawberry iMalc G3Calc Blueberry iBookCalc How computers handle maths Technical ConsiderationsTechnical Considerations Careful Rounding =x2, x=Ãy y=375x, x=yÖ375About the Fpce Technical Report Exception HandlingAbout Floating-Point Data Formats PowerPC Numerics Versus SaneInterpreting Floating-Point Values Normalized Numbers Infinities Denormalized NumbersZeroes NaNsRanges Range of numbersRanges of functions Technical Considerations Trigonometry units Error codesThird release, 12th October Version HistoryProposed future enhancements Where to get the latest versionShareware RegistrationPricing Registering Registering OnlineRegistering by email, fax or post Payment Instructions Using Register iMalcRegistration Payment by cash or US$ check/money order Payment by credit card or First VirtualAfter you have registered USASupport@kagi.com Technical SupportContacting Eyecatcher About EyecatcherLegal Information CopyrightTrademarks Software License Legal Information Legal Information Bibliography Other InformationCredits Eyecatcher@kagi.com Useful contactsHttp//hyperarchive.lcs.mit.edu/HyperArchive.html Ansi IndexIndex Sign change key Index