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Mechanism Description of A Basic Calculator

A basic calculator is a handheld device that performs arithmetic operations and is powered by batteries or an AC converter. It consists of various buttons for inputting numbers and operations, including memory functions for complex calculations. The document also outlines the components of a calculator and provides references for further information.

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Mechanism Description of A Basic Calculator

A basic calculator is a handheld device that performs arithmetic operations and is powered by batteries or an AC converter. It consists of various buttons for inputting numbers and operations, including memory functions for complex calculations. The document also outlines the components of a calculator and provides references for further information.

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Mechanism Description of a Basic Calculator

A calculator is a hand-held device that performs arithmetic operations on numbers.


They have integrated circuit chips, but their structure is much simpler than that of
computers. It can be said to be the first generation of electronic computers
(computers), and their functions are weaker, but they are more convenient and
cheaper and can be widely used in commercial transactions, which is one of the
necessary office supplies. Calculators are powered by an AC converter or batteries,
which can be recharged with an AC converter or solar converter. To save power, the
calculators all use large-scale integrated circuits made of CMOS technology.
Parts of a Basic Calculator

Solar cells

Displa
y

Percentage/Rate Markup button


Button
Memory
buttons
Positive/Negative
button Basic Math
Erase Symbols
button
Clear All/Power on
button
Number buttons

Equal
button
Period/Dot

Solar Cells
A small cell that converts sunlight into electricity.
Display
A rectangular shape analog that displays numbers and symbols representing
calculations.
Percentage/Rate Button
A button used to convert whole number into percentage instead of inputting
decimals when calculating with percentages.
Memory Buttons
Memory Clear (MC)
A function that clears the content of the independent memory (M) on the
calculator.
Memory Recall (MR)
To recall memory stored.
Memory Minus (M-)
To subtract current display value on display screen from memory stored.
Memory Plus (M+)
To add the current display value to the value stored in memory
Positive/Negative Button
Used to change the sign of a number from positive to negative or vice versa.
Erase Button
Removes the last entered digit or character. Essentially the same as backspace in a
keyboard.
Clear All/Power On Button
The button to turn on the calculator. Clears the entire display and any pending
calculations.
Number Buttons
Physical buttons labelled with the digits 0 through 9 used to input numbers into
calculations.
Period/Dot Button
Used to input decimal points into numbers.
Equal Button
Used to finalize a calculation and display the result after you’ve entered numbers
and operators.
Basic Math symbols
÷ - Used to perform the division operation. Represented by ÷ symbol.
X – Used to perform the multiplication operation. Represented by x symbol.
- - Used to perform the subtraction operation. Represented by – symbol
+ - Used to perform the addition operation. Represented by + symbol.

Markup Button
Used for markup.

Memory keys are convenient when making complex calculations. To use this, take
for example when making a complex calculation like 250x15 - 745x2 + 273÷13,
subtract the 745x2 result to the result of 250x15 then adding 273÷13 result.
Memorize the result by pressing M+ after the result you want to add and M- the
result you want to subtract. By pressing MR, you can easily complete calculations
that used results of previous multiple calculations. After completing memory
calculations, clear the memory with MC key.
250x15 = 3,750 then press M+
745x2 =1,490 then press M-
273÷13 = 21 then press M+
Press MR to recall previous multiple calculations
MC to clear the memory

References
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dlgcalculation_buttons.htm.
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www.casio-intl.com/asia/en/calc/use/movie_1.
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www.officeworks.ph/product/casio-mx-12b-calculator.
“How Do Calculators Work?” Explain That Stuff, 15 Feb. 2024,
www.explainthatstuff.com/calculators.html#whatis.
Calculation | General Calculator | Calculators | CASIO.
support.casio.com/en/support/answer.php?
cid=004001001001&qid=68326&num=4.
CASIO Japan. “CASIO 【 How to Use Calculator Memory Keys 】 .” YouTube, 29 Nov.
2018, www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzePMBCHMhA.
Deli Group Co., Ltd. “Do You Understand the Composition and Structure of Electronic
Calculators?” Deli Group Co., Ltd., 1 Nov. 2022, www.deliworld.com/do-you-
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