Apple 1.1.2 manual Quick Start, Calculator operation

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Quick Start

Quick Start

If youÕre in a hurry to start using iMalc and donÕt want to read the manual at this stage then here are some quick start instructions.

Calculator operation

iMalc is easy to use and works similar to any other calculator that you might have used.

The logic employed 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. You would enter 15, followed by +, followed by 2 and then the equals.

If you are employing the +/- sign change key, then use it before the equals eg for 100 x (-2)=-200 you would enter 100 followed by x then 2, then the +/- before finally pressing the equals key. Or you can use the +/- before entering the number: 100 then x, then +/-, then 2, then=.

When employing the % key, you do not need to press equals, just the operator eg 100+20% will give 120. 200 x 20% will give 40.

The C key will totally clear the calculator. The running total is always remembered until the C key is pressed. eg if you enter 15+2=17 then press 12+ the answer will be 29.

You can use the delete key to backspace one character.

The trig and log functions are applied by pressing the relevant key after you've entered the number. To obtain their inverses, hold down the option key.

The M+ key will add the number displayed into the memory. The MR key will recall the memory and show it in the display.

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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