At the end of the lesson the students will be able to:-

 Explain the use of ms-calculator.

 Identify basic elements of calculator button and their use.
 Perform simple calculations using calculator.

Using Calculator

You can use Calculator to perform simple calculations such as

 addition,
 subtraction,
 multiplication, and division.

You can perform calculations by clicking the calculator buttons, or by using your
keyboard.

You can also use the numeric keypad to type numbers and operators by pressing
Num Lock.

Basic Steps to open calculator.

1st click start

2nd Programs

3rd Accessories

4th Calculator

Basic Steps to perform a simple calculation.

1. Type the first number in the calculation.
2. Click + to add, - to subtract, * to multiply, or / to divide.
3. Type the next number in the calculation.
4. Type any remaining operators and numbers.
5. Click =.
You can also use number keys on your keyboard or numeric keypad.
 To use the keypad ,make sure that the Num Lock button on your keyboard is
turned on.
 Button Name Function n

Add Adds the next number you enter to the current number.
+
Subtract Subtracts the next number you enter from the current number.
_--

Multiply Multiplies the current number by the next number you enter.
*
Divide Divides the current number by the next number you enter.
/
Square root Determines the the square root of the current number.
sqr
Backspace To remove the number you just typed.
Backspace

Percent Determine the percentage that one number is of another number.

%
Reciprocal Determines the reciprocal value of a number (The value when you
1/X divide one by the number)
Total Displays the result of the operation you performed on two numbers.
=
Clear Entry Deletes the entry you currently keying in.
CE
Clear All Deletes the entire operation, allowing you to start from scratch.
C
Memory Store To store the displayed number in memory, click MS.
MS

Memory To insert (Display) the number that is currently stored in memory, click
MR MR
Recall

Memory Add To add the displayed number to the number already in memory, click
M+ M+.

Memory Clear To Delete any number currently stored in memory,click MC

MC

Exercise 1
I.Choose the correct answer.

1. On windows calculator ,the sign for multiplication is______

A) X B) * C) √ D) ÷
2. Which of the following calculator button deletes the entire operation ?

A) C B) 1/X C) % D) E

3. On windows calculator, the sign for division is______

A) ÷ B) / C) + D) √
4.Calculator button to store the displayed number in memory?

A) C B) X C) MS D) %

5.You can perform calculation by using ---

A) keyboard B) calculator buttons C) numeric keypad D) All of them.

II. Write the steps to open Calculator.

1___________ 2______________ 3____________ 4___________

I .Exercise 1 Answer

1.B 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. D
II. Steps
1.start
2 Programs
3rd Accessories
4th Calculator