Note:

If you want to perform a function using the number in the display, simply tap the function and then = instead of tapping the number again. For exam- ple, tap 4 + = to get 8.

Note:

You cannot repeat the calculation of a percentage by pressing = again.

M+ Adds the current value to the value stored in memory (but does not display the sum)

M- Subtracts the current value from the value stored in memory (but does not display the dif- ference)

Using the Menu

To access the menu, tap in the Control Pad. The program uses a menu that contains the following items.

Help Displays online help.

About Displays legal information about Calculate.

Exit Closes the program.

Making Calculations

To make a simple calculation, follow these steps.

1.Tap a number. For example, tap 4.

To enter a negative value, tap the number and then tap +/-.

2.Tap the key for the mathematical function you want. For example, tap +.

A symbol for the function appears on the display.

3.Tap another number. For example, tap 9.

4.Tap =.

The sum, 13, appears on the screen. To clear the program, press C/CE.

To subtract a percentage from a value, follow these steps.

1.Tap the total value. For example, tap 300.

2.Tap the key for the mathematical function you want. For example, tap -.

3.Tap the percent value. For example, tap 5.

4.Tap %.

The value that equals a 5% discount from 300, 285, appears on the screen.

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