User`s guide
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User’s Guide
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 1. Important Information
  • The displays and illustrations (such as key markings) shown in 
this User’s Guide are for illustrative purposes only, and may differ 
somewhat from the actual items they represent.
  • The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
  • In no event shall CASIO Computer Co., Ltd. be liable to anyone 
for special, collateral, incidental, or consequential damages in 
connection with or arising out of the purchase or use of this product 
and items that come with it. Moreover, CASIO Computer Co., Ltd. 
shall not be liable for any claim of any kind whatsoever by any other 
party arising out of the use of this product and the items that come 
with it.
  • Be sure to keep all user documentation handy for future reference.
  2. Sample Operations
  Sample operations in this manual are indicated by a   icon. Unless 
specifically stated, all sample operations assume that the calculator 
is in its initial default setup. 
  3. Initializing the Calculator
 Perform the following procedure when you want to initialize the 
calculator and return the calculation mode and setup to their initial 
default settings. Note that this operation also clears all data currently 
in calculator memory.
O!N(CLR)3(All)=
4. Safety Precautions
 Battery
• Keep batteries out of the reach of small children. 
• Use only the type of battery specified for this calculator in this 
manual. 
5. Handling Precautions
• Dim figures on the display of the calculator indicate that battery 
power is low. Continued use of the calculator when the battery 
is low can result in improper operation. Replace the battery 
as soon as possible when display figures becomes dim. Even 
if the calculator is operating normally, replace the battery at 
least once every two years. A dead battery can leak, causing 
damage to and malfunction of the calculator. Never leave a 
dead battery in the calculator. 
 • The battery that comes with the calculator discharges slightly 
during shipment and storage. Because of this, it may require 
replacement sooner than the normal expected battery life.  
  • Do not use an oxyride battery* or any other type of nickel-based 
primary battery with this product. Incompatibility between 
such batteries and product specifications can result in shorter 
battery life and product malfunction. 
  • Avoid use and storage of the calculator in areas subjected to 
temperature extremes, and large amounts of humidity and dust.  
  • Do not subject the calculator to excessive impact, pressure, 
or bending. 
  • Never try to take the calculator apart.  
  • Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the exterior of the calculator.  
  • Whenever discarding the calculator or batteries, be sure to 
do so in accordance with the laws and regulations in your 
particular area.  
  * Company and product names used in this manual may be registered 
trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. 
  6. Removing the Hard Case
  Before using the calculator, slide 
its hard case downwards to 
remove it, and then affix the hard 
case to the back of the calculator 
as shown in the illustration 
nearby. 
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  7. Turning Power On and Off
  Press O to turn on the calculator.
  Press 1A(OFF) to turn off the calculator.
   Auto Power Off 
 Your calculator will turn off automatically if you do not perform any 
operation for about 10 minutes. 
8. Adjusting Display Contrast
1. Press the , key a number of times until 
you reach the setup screen shown to the 
right.
2. Press c. 
3. Use d and e to adjust contrast. 
4. After the setting is the way you want, press A. 
Important: If adjusting display contrast does not improve display 
readability, it probably means that battery power is low. Replace 
the battery. 
9. Reading the Display
 The display of the calculator shows expressions you input, calculation 
results, and various indicators. 
  Input expression
  Calculation result 
  Indicators 
  10. Specifying the Calculation Mode 
When you want to perform this type of 
operation: 
Perform this key 
operation:
General calculations
N1(COMP)
Standard deviation
N2(SD)
Regression calculations 
N3(REG)
Equation solution
NN1(EQN)
   Note:  • The initial default calculation mode is the COMP Mode.  
• Mode indicators appear in the upper part of the display. Be sure to 
check the current calculation mode (COMP, SD, REG) and angle unit 
setting (Deg, Rad, Gra) before beginning a calculation. 
  11. Configuring the Calculator Setup
  Pressing the , key more than once displays additional setup 
screens. Underlined ( ___ ) settings are initial defaults. 
1Deg  2Rad  3Gra  Specifies degrees, 
radians or grads as the angle unit for value 
input and calculation result display.
   Note:  In this manual, the v symbol next to a sample operation 
indicates degrees. 
1Fix  2Sci  3Norm  Specifies the 
number of digits for display of a calculation 
result.
   Fix:  The value you specify (from 0 to 9) controls the number of decimal 
places for displayed calculation results. Calculation results are 
rounded off to the specified digit before being displayed.
  Example: 100 ÷ 7 = 14.286 (Fix 3)
   Sci:  The value you specify (from 1 to 10) controls the number of 
significant digits for displayed calculation results. Calculation results 
are rounded off to the specified digit before being displayed.
  Example: 1 ÷ 7 = 1.4286 ×  10 
–1 
 (Sci 5)
   Norm:  Selecting one of the two available settings ( Norm 1 , Norm 
2) determines the range in which results will be displayed in non-
exponential format. Outside the specified range, results are displayed 
using exponential format.
  Norm 1: 10 
–2 
   | x |, | x |   10 
10 
 Norm 2: 10 
–9 
   | x |, | x |   10 
10 
 Example: 1 ÷ 200 = 5 × 10
–3
 (Norm 1); 0.005 (Norm 2) 
b
d
e
d
e
a+b i r∠θ
1a+bi 2r∠ (EQN Mode only)  Specifies either rectangular 
coordinates (
a+bi) or polar coordinates (r∠) for EQN Mode 
solutions. The “r∠
” indicator is displayed while polar coordinates 
(
r∠) are selected. 
1ab/c 2 d/c Specifies either mixed fraction (ab/c) or improper 
fraction (d/c) for display of fractions in calculation results. 
1 Dot 2 Comma Specifies whether to display a dot or a 
comma for the calculation result decimal point. A dot is always 
displayed during input. 
Dot: Period decimal point, comma separator
Comma: Comma decimal point, period separator
Initializing Calculation Mode and Setup
To return the calculation mode and setup to the initial defaults shown 
below, press O!N(CLR)2(Mode)=.
Calculation Mode: COMP
Angle Unit: Deg
Exponential Display Format: Norm 1
k
Fraction Display Format: a b/c
Decimal Point Character: Dot
12. Inputting Expressions and Values
  4  × sin30 × (30 + 10 × 3) = 120 v
   4 *s 30 *( 30 + 10 * 3 )=
   Note:  • The memory area used for calculation input can hold 79 
“steps”. One step is taken up each time you press a number key 
or arithmetic operator key ( +, -, *, /). A ! or a key 
operation does not take up a step, so inputting !W( 
3  
'), for 
example, takes up only one step. • Whenever you input the 73rd 
step of any calculation, the cursor changes from “_” to “ k” to let you 
know memory is running low. 
  Calculation Priority Sequence
 When the priority of two expressions is the same, the calculation is 
performed from left to right. 
1st
Function with parentheses: Pol(
x, y), Rec(r, )
2nd
Type A functions: With these functions, the value is 
entered and then the function key is pressed. (
x
3
, x
2
, x
−1
, 
x!, ° ’ ”, m, m
1
, m
2
, n, °, 
r
, 
g
) 
3rd
Powers and roots: ^(
x
y
), 
x
'
4th Fractions
5th
Implied multiplication of π, 
e (natural logarithm base), 
memory name, or variable name: 2π, 3
e, 5A, πA, etc. 
6th
Type B functions: With these functions, the function key is 
pressed and then the value is entered. (', 
3
', log, ln, 
e
x
, 10
x
, sin, cos, tan, sin
−1
, cos
−1
, tan
−1
, sinh, cosh, tanh, 
sinh
−1
, cosh
−1
, tanh
−1
, (−)) 
7th
Implied multiplication of Type B functions: 2'3, Alog2, etc. 
8th Permutation (nPr), combination (nCr)
9th
Multiplication, division (×, ÷)
10th Addition, subtraction (+, –)
• The negative sign (–) is treated as a Type B function, so particular 
care is required when the calculation includes a high-priority Type 
A function, or power or root operations.
 Example: (–2)
4
 = 16; –2
4
 = –16
Making Corrections During Input
• Use d and e to move the cursor to the location you want.
• Press D to delete the number or function at the current cursor 
position.
• Press !D(INS) to change to an insert cursor t. Inputting 
something while the insert cursor is on the display inserts the input 
at the insert cursor position.
• Pressing !D(INS), or = returns to the normal cursor from the 
insert cursor.
13. Basic Calculations
Fraction Calculations
2 
+
 1 
= 
 1
3 2  6
1
  2  $ 3 + 1 $ 2 =  1{1{6.
Note: • Mixing fractions and decimal values in a calculation will cause 
the result to be displayed as a decimal value. • Fractions in calculation 
results are displayed after being reduced to their lowest terms.
  To switch a calculation result between improper fraction and 
mixed fraction format:  Press  1$( d/c ). 
    To switch a calculation result between fraction and decimal 
format:  Press  $. 
   Percent Calculations
   150  × 20% = 30  150  * 20 1=(%) 30. 
    Calculate what percentage of 880 is 660. (75%)
     660  / 880 1=(%) 
75. 
    Increase 2500 by 15%. (2875)
   2500 * 15 1=(%)+ 
2875.
  Discount 3500 by 25%. (2625)
  3500 * 25 1=(%)- 
2625.
  Discount the sum of 168, 98, and 734 by 20%. (800)
 168 + 98 + 734 =G1~(STO)-(A)
  a-(A)** 20 1=(%)- 
800.
* As shown here, if you want to use the current Ans (answer) memory 
value in a mark up or discount calculation, you need to assign the 
Ans memory value into a variable and then use the variable in the 
mark up/discount calculation.
 300 grams are added to a test sample originally weighing 
500 grams, producing a final test sample of 800 grams. What 
percent of 500 grams is 800 grams? (160%)
  300+500!=(%) 
160.
  What is the percentage change when a value is increased 
from 40 to 46? (15%)
    46 -40 !=(%) 
15. 
k
k
k
k
  Degree, Minute, Second (Sexagesimal) 
Calculations
  The following is the input format for a sexagesimal value: {degrees} 
 $ {minutes} $ {seconds} $. 
   Note: You must always input something for the degrees and minutes, 
even if they are zero. 
    2°20´30˝ + 39´30˝ = 3°00´00˝
   2 $ 20 $ 30 $+ 0 $ 39 $ 30 $= 
3°0°0.
  Convert 2°15´18˝ to its decimal equivalent.
  2 $ 15 $ 18 $=$ 
2.255
    (Converts decimal to sexagesimal.) !$(←)  2°15°18.
Multi-Statements
 You can use the colon character (:) to connect two or more 
expressions and execute them in sequence from left to right when 
you press =. 
    3 + 3 : 3 ×  3    3  + 3 Sr(:) 3 * 3 = 6.  Disp  
      = 9.
  Using Engineering Notation
  A simple key operation transforms a displayed value to engineering 
notation. 
   Transform the value 1234 to engineering notation, shifting the 
  decimal point to the right.
  1234 =W 
1.234×10
3
  W 1234.×10
0
Calculation History
In the COMP Mode, the calculator remembers up to approximately 
150 bytes of data for the newest calculation. You can scroll through 
calculation history contents using f and c. 
  1 + 1 = 2  2 + 2 = 4  3 + 3 = 6
  1 + 1 = 2 + 2 = 3 + 3 = 
6.
    (Scrolls back.) f  4.
    (Scrolls back again.) f  2.
Note: Calculation history data is all cleared whenever you press O, 
when you change to a different calculation mode, or whenever you 
initialize modes and settings. 
Replay 
 While a calculation result is on the display, you can press d or e 
to edit the expression you used for the previous calculation. 
   4 × 3  + 2.5 = 14.5  4  * 3 + 2.5 = 14.5 
   4 × 3  − 7.1 = 4.9
  (Continuing)  dYYYY- 7.1 = 4.9
  Answer Memory (Ans)
 The last calculation result obtained is stored in Ans (answer) memory.  
Ans memory contents are updated whenever a new calculation result 
is displayed. In addition to =, Ans memory contents are also updated 
with result whenever you press !=(%),  m,  !m(M–), or 
!~(STO) followed by a letter (A through F, or M, X, or Y).
  To divide the result of 3 × 4 by 30 
  3 * 4 =
  (Continuing) / 30 =
   123 + 456 = 579   123  + 456 = 
579.  
     789 – 579  = 210  (Continuing) 789  -G= 210.
Variables (A, B, C, D, E, F, X, Y)
 Your calculator has eight preset variables named A, B, C, D, E, F, 
X, and Y. 
    To assign the result of 3 + 5 to variable A
    3  + 5 1t(STO) y(A) 8.
     To multiply the contents of variable A by 10
      (Continuing) Sy(A) * 10 = 
80.
     To recall the contents of variable A
    (Continuing) ty(A) 
8.
     To clear the contents of variable A
     0 1t(STO) y(A) 0.
   Independent Memory (M)
 You can add calculation results to or subtract results from independent 
memory. The “M” appears on the display when there is any value 
other than zero stored in independent memory. 
  To clear the contents of M
 0 1t(STO)l(M) 
0.
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
  To add the result of 10 × 5 to M
  (Continuing) 10 * 5 l 
50.
  To subtract the result of 10 + 5 from M 
  (Continuing) 10 + 5 1l(M–)  15.
  To recall the contents of M 
  (Continuing) tl(M) 
35.
Note: Variable M is used for independent memory. 
  Clearing the Contents of All Memories
 Independent memory and variable contents are retained even if you 
press A, change the calculation mode, or turn off the calculator. 
Perform the following procedure when you want to clear the contents 
of all memories.
p!,(CLR)1(Mcl)=
14. Function Calculations
π
  :  π  is displayed as 3.141592654, but π  = 3.14159265358980 is 
used for internal calculations. 
e: e is displayed as 2.718281828, but e = 2.71828182845904 is 
used for internal calculations.
  sin, cos, tan, sin  
−1  
, cos  
−1  
, tan  
−1  
:  Trigonometric functions. Specify 
the angle unit before performing calculations. See 
1
. 
   sinh, cosh, tanh, sinh  
−1  
, cosh  
−1  
, tanh  
−1  
:  Hyperbolic functions. The 
angle unit setting does not affect calculations. See 
2
. 
  °,  
r  
,  
g  
:  These functions specify the angle unit. ° specifies degrees, 
r 
 radians, and 
g 
 grads. Input a function from the menu that appears 
when you perform the following key operation: 1G(DRG '). 
See 
3
. 
10
x
, e
x
 : Exponential functions. See 
4
. 
  log  
:  Logarithmic function. See 
5
. 
  ln  
:  Natural logarithm to base e . See 
6
. 
x
2
,  x
3
, ^(x
y
), 
'
'
, 
3
'
'
, 
x
'
'
,  x
−1 
: Powers, power roots, and 
reciprocals. See 
7
. 
Pol, Rec : Pol converts rectangular coordinates to polar coordinates, 
while Rec converts polar coordinates to rectangular coordinates. 
See 
8
.
Pol(
x, y) = (r, ) Rec(r, ) = (x, y)
Specify the angle unit 
before performing 
calculations.
Calculation result 
θ
 is 
displayed in the range 
of −180°  
θ
  180°.
Rectangular 
Coordinates (Rec)
Polar 
Coordinates (Pol)
x ! : Factorial function. See 
9
. 
Ran# : Generates a 3-digit pseudo random number that is less than 
1. See 
10
.
nPr, nCr : Permutation (nPr) and combination (nCr) functions. See 
11
. 
  Rnd  :  The argument of this function is made a decimal value and 
then rounded in accordance with the current number of display digits 
setting (Norm, Fix, or Sci). With Norm 1 or Norm 2, the argument is 
rounded off to 10 digits. See 
12
. 
   Note:  Using functions can slow down a calculation, which may delay 
display of the result. To interrupt an ongoing calculation before its 
result appears, press A.
  Examples
    sin 30°= 0.5   v s 30 = 0.5 
  sin 
−1 
0.5 = 30° v 1s(sin 
−1 
) 0.5 = 30. 
     sinh 1 = 1.175201194   ws(sinh) 1 = 1.175201194 
  cosh 
–1 
 1 = 0      w1c(cosh 
−1 
) 1 = 0. 
    π /2 radians = 90°, 50 grads = 45° v
   (1E( π ) / 2 )1G(DRG ') c(R) = 90. 
   50  1G(DRG ') d(G) = 45.
       To calculate e 
5  
 × 2 to three significant digits (Sci 3)
N  2(Sci) 3 1i( e 
x 
) 5 * 2 = 2.97×10  
2 
      log 1000 = 3     l 1000 = 3. 
    To calculate ln 90 (= log
e
 90) to three significant digits (Sci 3) 
N  2(Sci) 3 i 90 = 4.50×10  
0 
 1.2 × 10
3
 = 1200  1.2 * 10 W=  1200.
(–5
2
)
3
 = –15625  (- 5 x)M 3 =  –15625.
32
5
 = 2  51M(
x
') 32 =  2.
To calculate 
'
2 
× 
3
 (= 3
'
2
 = 4.242640687...) to three 
decimal places (Fix 3) 
N
 1(Fix)3  1 2 * 3 =  4.243
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