User Guide

Pocket RefeRence Guide — 9
(contʼd)
Entering Square or Cubic Values
To assign a measurement as “square” or
“cubic,” enter the value, then press the
desired dimension key twice for square and
three times for cubic. For example, to enter
25 square metres, press 25mm .
To enter 25 cubic metres, enter
25mmm .
Fraction Resolution (for Imperial
Measurements Involving Fractions)
Your calculator is set to display fractional
values to the nearest 16th of an inch (default
setting). The 1/16-inch resolution can be
displayed by pressing r/ . Repeated
presses of / will then revolve through the
available fractional inch settings: 1/16, 1/32,
1/64, 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8. The setting that you
last see on the display will be permanently
set when you exit this mode (simply press any
other key to exit).
Your calculator will also swap between the
highest fractional resolution available and the
set resolution with repeated presses of the
Fraction Bar
/ when a fraction is displayed.
See the example below:
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
3i
3.
INCH
÷64=
0-1/16
INCH
/
0-3/64
INCH
/
0-1/16
INCH
DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Project Keys
The following keys help you quickly estimate
material quantities for common DIY projects.
In addition, the s key allows you to change
material values for selected functions (i.e.,
you may replace the “default values” with your
own). Note that these changes are stored until
you change them again, or perform a “Clear
All” by pressing Çx .
Note: To view Examples on how to customize Project
Key settings using the
s key, see “Project
Examples–Using Custom Settings. ”
p
Paint —
Calculates quantity of
paint in litres, based on an entered
area and a stored Paint Coverage
Area per Litre.