Using the Windows Calculator


Guide Overview

The purpose of this guide is to teach you how to open the windows calculator, and how to ultilize its functions.

Tools Needed
  • No tools are needed.
Instructions

How to Open the Calculator
  • Click on the "start" button in the bottom left hand corner to open the stat menu.
  • Click all programs to see a list of the programs on your computer.
  • Click the Accessories button.
  • Click Calculator.
How to Switch to Scientific Mode
  • Whilst Calculator is open, click on the view tab.
  • Click on scientific.
What the Buttons Do!
  • Backspace --> Removes the last digit of the displayed number.
  • CE --> Clears the number displayed at that time.
  • C --> Clears the entire calculation.
  • MC --> Clears the numbers in the memory.
  • MR --> Recalls a number from the memory.
  • MS --> Stores numbers in the memory.
  • M+ --> Adds the displayed number to the memory.
  • Sqrt --> This calculates the square root of the number on the screen.
  • 1/x --> This calculates the reciprocal of the displayed number.
excl.gif Do the numbers not work on the right hand side of your keyboard? Try hitting the "num lock" key!