Palm m550 Using Calculator, Performing calculations

CHAPTER 6

Using Calculator

Calculator enables you to perform basic calculations. Use Calculator to do the following:

■Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and square root operations.

■Store and retrieve values.

■Display the last series of calculations, which is useful for confirming a series of “chain” calculations.

To open Calculator:

1.Tap the Home icon .

2.Tap the Calculator icon .

Performing calculations

The Calculator includes several buttons to help you perform calculations.

Clears the entire calculation so that you can begin a fresh calculation.

Clears the last number you entered. If you make a mistake while entering a number in the middle of a calculation, you can use this button to reenter the number without starting the calculation over.

Toggles the current number between a negative and positive value. If you want to enter a negative number, enter the number first and then press the +/- button.

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