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How to Use the CASIO FX-115ES For the EIT

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We have compiled some important functions that are needed for the EIT, and have
shown below how to perform them on your calculator. However, we strongly
recommend testing out all these functions using your calculator before the actual exam
to ensure you know how to enter the data into your calculator correctly and verify the
correct answer is given. This document was compiled only to assist you in learning
your calculator while preparing for the EIT/FE exam. Test Masters takes no
responsibility on how the calculator is used on the exam. Please send any feedback to
calculator@testmasters.com.



1. To Reset Mode

, PRESS 1


2. Solving 2
nd
or 3
rd
Degree Polynomials

Steps to find the roots to a polynomial.

1. Press Mode 1 time
2. Press 5 for EQN.
3. Press 3 for 2
nd
degree polynomial. Press 4 for 3
rd
degree polynomial.
4. Enter the value for a (the coefficient of x
2
). Press =.
5. Enter the value for b (the coefficient of x). Press =.
6. Enter the value for c (the constant). Press =.
7. Press = to display the roots.
8. The first root is displayed. Hit the down arrow to see the second root.
9. If the roots are complex (in the form of a bi ), a bi + will be displayed.
Press the down arrow for a bi .

Examples:

1. Solve
2
8 3 0 t t + = Answer: 7.6, 0.4
2. Solve
2
4 5 0 x x + = Answer: 2 i


3. Statistics

Get into STAT mode by pressing Mode, and then entering 3.

Once in STAT mode, follow the calculator instructions below.

To enter one set of numbers, press 1. This is when you have one set of
numbers that you are working with to find the standard deviation, average,
etc.
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Enter each number. Press = after each number.
After entering the numbers, press the key AC. The numbers will be
stored.
Press Shift and then 1 to get into the Stat menu.
Press 5 for standard deviation and average. You can then select the option
you would like to solve for. For instance, press 2 for average and then =.

1
population standard deviation and samplestandard deviation
n n


= =
For Variance, remember to square the standard deviation.



4. Linear Regression


Get into STAT mode by pressing Mode, and then entering 3.

Once in STAT mode, follow the calculator instructions below.

To enter data points for (x, y), press 2 (A+Bx).
Enter all x coordinates and y coordinates. Make sure that you are in the
correct column and line. Press = after entering each number.
After entering the numbers, press the key AC.
Press Shift and then 1 to get into the Stat menu.
Press 7 for linear regression. You can then select the option you would like
to solve for.
y-intercept, slope, correlation coefficient a b r = = =
After entering the selection (for instance, 2 for b), press =. Remember to
press = after selecting the option.

To view your data or change it, press Shift, 1, and then 2 (Data).


5. Polar Rectangular Conversion


To convert to Polar, do the following:
Press Shift and then Pol (+ key).
Enter the x-value.
Add a comma by pressing Shift, comma ( the ) key).
Then enter the y-value, and close the parenthesis.
Press =.

To convert to Rectangular, do the following:
Press Shift and then Rec (- key).
Enter the r-value.
Add a comma by pressing Shift, comma ( the ) key).
Then enter the angle, and close the parenthesis.
Press =.

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When entering the angle, make sure that you are in the correct mode, whether it be
Radians or Degrees. To switch between the modes, press Shift, and then Mode.
You will be given the options.





6. Base Conversion

Get into BASE mode by pressing Mode, and then entering 4.

Once in BASE mode, you will see one on the display: Oct, Dec, Hex, Bin

You can get into any of the four bases by pressing the buttons below. Notice how
the display changes accordingly.

hex = hexadecimal (x

key)
dec = decimal (x
2
key)
oct = octal (ln key)
bin = binary (log key)

Steps for base conversion:

1. Get into the base mode, and then go to the base you would like to start with
(Oct, Bin, Dec, Hex).
2. Enter the number.
3. Press =. Always remember to press = to set this number into the base.
4. Press the base key you would like to convert the number to (^, ln, log).
5. If you need to enter a letter for Hexadecimal, you do not need to press
Alpha. Just enter the key associated with that letter.
6. Press Mode, 1 to get out of the base mode.

7. Permutations and Combinations

Example: Combinations of People (Order does not matter):

A company employing 14 women and 10men is forming a six-person
safety committee. How many different combinations of people are
possible?

24 nCr 6 =
Note: nCr is above the division key.

ANSWER: 134, 596

Permutations of People (Order Matters):
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24 nPr 6 =
Note: nCr is above the multiplication key.

ANSWER: 96,909,120


8. Integration

Solve
1
2
2
2 x x

Answer: 4.5
2
Press the following keys separated by an arrow:
Enter the limits
To enter the function: 2 which is the ")" key
- which is the ")" key
Alpha X x
Alpha X

Try various functions that also include sin, cos, e, ln, etc to make sure you
know how to enter each one.


9. Vectors

Press Mode, 8, and AC (red key). You will then see VCT on the top of
your display. Now you are in the vector mode and can start performing
vector calculations.

To enter a vector: Press Shift, 5, and then 1 (Dim) or 2(Data). 2(Data) lets
you also view or change vectors that you have already entered. 1(Dim) lets
you reenter vectors. If you have already entered a vector and you select
1(Dim), it takes you through the process of reentering it. So it will erase
the previous one. Select the vector you would like to enter. You can enter
up to 3 vectors. For instance, press 1 to enter Vector A. Select the
dimensions of the vector. Enter each cofactor for i, j, and k. Press = after
entering each one. After enter it, press AC (the red key). It is stored as a
vector.

To see the values for a vector already entered: Press Shift, 5, and then 2
(Data). Select the vector you would like to view. After viewing it, press
AC (the red key).

To find dot product: Press Shift, 5, and then select the first vector. Press
either 3 (for vector A), 4 (for vector B), or 5 (for vector C). Press Shift, 5,
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and then 7 (Dot). Press Shift, 5, and then the second vector (either 3, 4, 5).
Then press =. Press AC to run another vector calculation.

To find cross product: Press Shift, 5, and then select the first vector.
Press either 3 (for vector A), 4 (for vector B), or 5 (for vector C). Press the
multiplication symbol. Press Shift, 5, and then the second vector (either 3,
4, 5). Then press =. Press AC to run another vector calculation.

To find magnitude of a vector: Press Shift, Abs (the hyp key), and then
select the vector by pressing Shift, 5, and the vector (either 3, 4, 5). Press
=. The magnitude will be displayed. Press AC (the red key) to perform
another vector calculation.

To find the angle between two vectors: The formula to find angle is given
by:
1
cos
A B
A B

=



. You can enter this directly to find the angle by
selecting each part. You will need to add the parenthesis in appropriate
places when entering the formula.


10. Matrices

Press Mode, 6, and AC (red key). You will then see MAT on the top of
your display. Now you are in the matrix mode and can start performing
calculations.

To enter a matrix: Press Shift, 4, and then 1 (Dim) or 2(Data). 2(Data)
lets you also view or change matrices that you have already entered.
1(Dim) lets you reenter the matrices. If you have already entered a matrix
and you select 1(Dim), it takes you through the process of reentering it. It
will erase the previous one. Select the matrix you would like to enter. You
can enter up to 3 matrices. For instance, press 1 to enter matrix A. Select
the size of the matrix. Press the down arrow for more options. After
selecting the size of the matrix, enter each element and press = after each
one. When finished entering the elements, press AC (the red key). The
matrix is stored.

To see the values for a matrix already entered: Press Shift, 4, and then 2
(Data). Select the matrix you would like to view. After viewing it, press
AC (the red key).

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To find the determinant: Press Shift, 4, and then 7. Then select the
matrix by pressing Shift, 4, and then the matrix. Press 3 (for matrix A), 4
(for matrix B), or 5 (for matrix C). Then press =. The determinant will be
displayed. Press AC to run another matrix calculation.

To multiply matrics: Press Shift, 4, and then select the first matrix. Press
3 (for matrix A), 4 (for matrix B), or 5 (for matrix C). Then press the
multiplication symbol. Press Shift, 4, and then the second matrix (either 3,
4, 5). Then press =. The product of the matrices will be displayed. Press
AC to run another vector calculation.

To find the transpose of a matrix: Press Shift, 4, and 8. Then select the
matrix by pressing Shift, 4, and select the matrix (either 3, 4, 5). Press =.
The transpose will be displayed. Press AC (the red key) to perform
another matrix calculation.

To find the inverse of a matrix: Press Shift, 4, and then select the matrix
(either 3, 4, 5). Press the x
-1
key. Press =. The inverse is displayed. Press
AC (the red key) to perform another matrix calculation.

11. Normal Distribution

Press Mode, 3 (STAT), and AC (red key). Press Shift, 1, and 7(Distr,
3(R()). Enter the Z score. This option (R()) is equivalent to the middle
column on the normal distribution chart in your reference book.

However, if you have a negative Z score, you must enter the ABSOLUTE
VALUE of it to get the area to the left of it (if its on the left side of the
chart). If you enter a negative Z-score, then it assumes you want the
remaining part (as if you were going through the center to the other side
of the normal distribution graph).

9. To Solve a Function Note the calculator gives you one solutions, even
if there are multiple solutions.
6
.5 (1 ) x = + Answer: -0.109
To enter the function: .5 which is the "CALC" key (1
- which is the ")" key ) 6
To solve the function:
SHIFT which is the "CALC" key ( )
: This takes a 5-10 sec
Alpha
Alpha X x
SOLVE bottom right
NOTE
= +

=
onds to solve. ALWAYS press =. Otherwise,
it does not actually solve it. Only onesolutions is given. If the function has
more than one solution, it will only display one.

Casio 115
Casio 115
o Complex numbers. Put in Complex mode
! Mode 2
o R P (for ES only)
! Shift 2 3
o P R (for ES only)
! Shift 2 4
o Rect Entry
! Real + Imag(i)
o Pol Entry
! Real [Shift][(-)] angle
o S=D button shift the calculator out of weird modes
! Symbolic Decimal
o Shift Setup to change between Degrees, Radians, Grads
For 115MS
o To shift from real to imaginary, use [shift][Re-Im]
o P-R
! Shift [-]
o R-P
! Shift [+]