1-6-3 Input

kSelecting a Soft Keyboard Style

Tap one of the tabs along the top of the soft keyboard (9, 0, (, or )) to select the keyboard style you want.

Tap here.

To display the 2D keyboard

Input Basics

This section includes a number of examples that illustrate how to perform basic input procedures. All of the procedures assume the following.

•The Main application is running.

For details, see “Starting a Built-in Application” on page 1-4-2.

•The soft keyboard is displayed.

For details, see “Using the Soft Keyboard” on page 1-6-1.

kInputting a Calculation Expression

You can input a calculation expression just as it is written, and press the Ekey to execute it. The ClassPad automatically determines the priority sequence of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and parenthetical expressions.

•Before starting any calculation, be sure to clear the ClassPad by pressing c. See Chapter 2 for more information about inputting expressions.

•Use the zor - key to input the minus sign before a negative value.

Example 1: To simplify –2 + 3 – 4 + 10

u ClassPad Operation

Using the keypad keys

cz2+3-4+10E

Using the soft keyboard

Tap the keys of the math (mth) keyboard or the 2D keyboard to input the calculation expression.

c9-c+d-e+baw

When the soft keyboard is not on the touch screen, press the kkey, or tap the O menu and then tap [Keyboard]. This causes the soft keyboard to appear on the display.

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