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About Formulas

Calculator

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To perform a simple calculation:

1

Select the Calculator application from the Home screen.

2

Type the first number in the calculation.

3

Select the operator button for the calculation: + to add, - to subtract, x to multiply, or / to
divide.

4

Press the

ENTER

key, unless you used the keyboard shortcuts.

5

Type the next number in the calculation.

6

Type any remaining operators and numbers.

7

Select the = button.

8

Press the

ENTER

key.

A B O U T F O R M U L A S

Calculator includes several formulas that guide you through some typical calculations. These
include the ability to determine:

How to split a check, based on check amount and number of parties dividing the check

A loan payment, based on loan amount, annual percentage rate, and term

The purchase price of an item, based on its original cost, discount percentage, and sales
tax

In addition, Calculator gives you the ability to manage the formulas that you use. For
example, you can delete formulas that you do not use, or send formulas to other Accompli
009 users.

To perform an operation using a pre-defined formula:

1

Select the Calculator application from the Home screen.

2

Select the Insert formula button from the toolbar.

3

From the Formula list, highlight the formula you want to use.

4

Select the OK button from the toolbar.

5

Respond to each of the prompts displayed in the tape area and press the

ENTER

key.

When you are finished responding to the prompts, Calculator will perform the operation
and display the results at the end of the tape.

To delete formulas:

1

Select the Calculator application from the Home screen.

2

Select the Formulas button from the toolbar.

3

Select the formula that you want to delete.

4

Select the Put in trash button from the toolbar.

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