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    T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Key Definitions ................................1 Basic Function Keys ..................................1 Dimensional Unit Keys ..............................2 Convert Key Functions ..............................3 Memory ....................................................4 Entering Square or Cubic ..........................4 Fr[...]

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    P OCKET R EFERENCE G UIDE - 1 Basic Function Keys o - On/Clear Key T urns power on. Pressing once clears the display . Pressing twice clears all temporary values. O - Off T urns all power off, clearing all non- permanent registers. + – x ÷ = Arithmetic operation keys. 0 - 9 and • Digits used for keying in numbers. % - Per cent (%) Four-functio[...]

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    Dimensional Unit Keys y - Y ards K ey Enters or converts to Y ards. f - Feet Key Enters or converts to Feet as whole or decimal numbers. Also used with the i and / keys for entering Feet-Inch-Fraction values (e.g., 6 f 9 i 1 / 2 ). Repeated presses during conversions toggle between Feet-Inch-Fractions and Decimal Feet. i - Inch Ke y Enters or conve[...]

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    Memory Ç + (M+) - Adds or stores a value in the semi-permanent memory (e.g., 1 5 0 Ç + ). Semi-permanent means the value is cleared when the calculator is turned off. Ç – Ç + (M-) - Subtracts a value from the semi-permanent Memory (e.g., 1 5 0 Ç – Ç + subtracts 150 from the memory). Ç = (MR) - Recalls Memory value (e.g., if 150 has been [...]

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    P OCKET R EFERENCE G UIDE - 5 Fraction Resolution Y our calculator is set to display Fractional values to the nearest 16th of an Inch (default setting). Press Ç / to access the fraction resolution setting. Repeated presses of / will then revolve through the available settings: 1/16, 1/32, 1/64, 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8. Press o to exit. Project K eys p - [...]

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    (Cont’d) t - Tile Finds the number of tiles, based on an entered or calculated area. Repeated presses will scroll between numbers of tiles for various “stan- dard” tile sizes (18”, 16”, 13”, 12”, 10”, 8”, 6”, 4”, 2”, 1” and 24”). Note: Tile sizes shown in Inches, not Square Inches. In other words, a 6” tile is really 6[...]

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    P OCKET R EFERENCE G UIDE - 7 Linear Con versions Convert 15 Feet 9-1/16 Inches to other units of measure. KEYSTROKE DISPLA Y o 0. 1 5 f 9 i 1 / 1 6 15 FEET 9-1/16 INCH Ç f 15.75521 FEET Ç i 189.0625 INCH Ç y 5.251736 YD Ç m 4.802187 M Convert Decimal Inches to Fractional Inches. KEYSTROKE DISPLA Y o 0. 1 4 • 7 9 3 i 14.793 INCH Ç i 14-13/16[...]

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    P OCKET R EFERENCE G UIDE - 8 Square and Cubic Con versions Convert 25 Square Feet to other Square dimensions. KEYSTROKE DISPLA Y o 0. 2 5 f f 25. SQ FEET Ç y 2.777778 SQ YD Ç m 2.322576 SQ M Convert 25 Cubic Feet to Cubic Y ards. KEYSTROKE DISPLA Y o 0. 2 5 f f f 25. CU FEET Ç y 0.925926 CU YD[...]

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    P OCKET R EFERENCE G UIDE - 9 Basic Dimensional Math KEYSTROKE DISPLA Y o 0. Adding Dimensions: 1 0 i + 2 f 5 i = 3 FEET 3 INCH Subtracting Dimensions: 5 f – 1 i 3 / 4 = 4 FEET 10-1/4 INCH Dividing Dimensions: 1 0 f ÷ 1 i 1 / 4 = 96. Multiplying Dimensions/Waste Factor Allowance: 1 5 0 f f + 1 0 % 165. SQ FEET Finding Area/Square Feet: 2 f x 1 f[...]

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    Paint: Gallons, Quarts or Pints of How many quarts of paint will you need to cover a wall measuring 12’ x 8’? How many pints? How many gal lons? KEYSTROKE DISPLA Y o 0. 1 2 f x 8 f = 96. SQ FEET p 1.10 QT p 2.19 P t p 0.27 GL W allpaper: Rolls of Find the number of wallpaper rolls needed for a wall measuring 8’ x 12’. KEYSTROKE DISPLA Y o 0[...]

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    P OCKET R EFERENCE G UIDE - 11 Tiles: Number of How many tiles do you need to cover a floor measuring 10’ x 15’? Find the number of tiles in various sizes. Also, add a 10% waste allowance, in case you need extra tile. Note: After converting to Tile, press the t key until you reach the desired tile size. (The Home ProjectCalc lists 1 1 of the mo[...]

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    P OCKET R EFERENCE G UIDE - 12 Carpet: Length of Find the quantity of carpet needed to cover a floor that measures 12’ 6” x 10’ in area. KEYSTROKE DISPLA Y o 0. 1 2 f 6 i x 1 0 f = 125. SQ FEET c 13.89 SQ YD c 10.42 FEET (12 Ft ROLL ) c 9.62 FEET (13 Ft ROLL ) c 8.33 FEET (15 Ft ROLL ) Concrete: Bags of Find the number of bags of concrete for[...]

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    P OCKET R EFERENCE G UIDE - 13 Cost of Concrete How much will 216 Cubic Feet of con- crete cost, if the Cost Per Cubic Y ard is quoted at $50? KEYSTROKE DISPLA Y o 0. 2 1 6 f f f 216. CU FEET Ç y 8. CU YD x 5 0 Ç • (Cost) 400. 00 (It’ll cost approx. $400) FINDING THE COST OF MA TERIALS[...]

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    P OCKET R EFERENCE G UIDE - 14 Reset If your calculator should ever “lock up,” press Reset - a small hole located above the C key/upper right - using the end of a paper clip. Auto Shut-Off and Batteries Auto Shut-Off: After 8-12 minutes of non-use. Batteries Included: T wo LR-43 batteries. Battery-Life: 575 hours of actual use. T o replace the [...]

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    P OCKET R EFERENCE G UIDE - 15 W arranty , Repair and Return Information Return Guidelines: 1. Please read the Warranty in this User's Guide to determine if your Calculated Industries product remains under warranty before calling or return- ing any device for evaluation or repairs. 2. If your product won't turn on, check the batteries as [...]

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    P OCKET R EFERENCE G UIDE - 16 W arranty Repair Service – U.S.A. Calculated Industries (“CI”) warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original consumer purchase in the U.S. If a defect exists during the warranty period, CI, at its option, will either repair (using new or[...]

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    P OCKET R EFERENCE G UIDE - 17 Non-W arranty Repair Service – U.S.A. Non-warranty repair covers service beyond the warranty period, or service requested due to dam- age resulting from misuse or abuse. Contact Calculated Industries at the number listed above to obtain current product repair information and charges. Repairs are guaranteed for 90 da[...]

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    P OCKET R EFERENCE G UIDE - 18 Disclaimer CI MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENT A- TION, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT T O THE PRODUCT’S QUALITY , PER- FORMANCE, MERCHANT ABILITY , OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE. AS A RESUL T , THIS PRODUCT , INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, KEYSTROKE PROCEDURES, MA THEMA TI- CAL ACCURACY AND PREPROGRAMM[...]

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    This equipment has been certified to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device, pur- suant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules. Calculated Industries, a leading manufacturer of special-function calculators and digital measuring instruments, is always looking for new product ideas in these areas. If you have an idea, or a suggestion for[...]

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    Software copyrighted and licensed to Calculated Industries, by Construction Master T echnologies, LLC, 2007. User ’s Guide copyrighted by Calculated Industries, 2007. ProjectCalc® and Calculated Industries® are registered trademarks of Calculated Industries, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Designed in the U.S.A. U.S. Patent 6,721,623 8/07 PRG8510E-A[...]