Summary of Contents for Calculated Industries 4020
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EASURE ASTER ™ FEET-INCH-FRACTION and METRIC CALCULATOR Model 4020 v3.1 Pocket Reference Guide...
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EASURE The Measure Master Pro calculator helps you save time, cut costly errors and measure and estimate like a pro! Quickly Solve: • Feet-Inches-Fractions, Yards, and Metric Dimensional Problems • Feet-Inches-Fractions, Yards, and Metric Conversions • Problems Involving All Fractions –...
TABLE OF CONTENTS KEY DEFINITIONS...1 Basic Function Keys ...1 Unit Keys ...2 Circle/Arc Keys ...4 Miscellaneous Functions ...5 Paperless Tape Example ...7 Preference Settings ...8 EXAMPLES ...10 Adding and Subtracting Strings of Dimensions ...10 Multiplying Dimensions ...10 Dividing Dimensions ...11 Percent Calculations ...11 Square Area...12 Square Root...12...
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Circle Area and Circumference...21 Arc Properties ...22 Concrete Volume for Driveway ...23 Squaring-up a Foundation ...23 APPENDIX ...24 Setting Fractional Resolution...24 Default Settings ...25 Auto-Shut Off ...26 Accuracy/Errors ...26 Batteries...27 Replacing the Batteries ...28 Reset ...28 AREA AND VOLUME FORMULAS ...29 Area Formulas ...29 Volume Formulas...30 REPAIR AND RETURN...31...
Unit Keys OCKET Yards Key — Enters or converts to Yards . Feet Key — Enters or con- verts to Feet as whole or decimal numbers. Also used with the i and / keys for entering Feet-Inch values (e.g., 6 f 9 i 1 / 2).
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Ç 2 OCKET denominator (bottom) is not entered, the calculator's fractional accuracy setting is automatically used. Meters Key — Enters or converts to Meters . Centimeters Key — Enters or converts to Centimeters . Millimeters Key — Enters or converts to Millimeters .
Ç 1 Ç 3 Ç 4 Ç 6 Circle/Arc Keys Ç a OCKET Kilograms — Enters or converts to Kilograms. Metric Tons — Enters or converts to Metric Tons. Pounds — Enters or con- verts to Pounds. Tons — Enters or converts to Tons.
Miscellaneous Functions Ç B Ç ÷ Ç x Ç – Ç + Ç % Ç ß ß 0 OCKET Backspace key ) Square Root ) Reciprocal — Finds the reciprocal of a number (e.g., 8 Ç ÷ 0.125). Clear All — Returns all stored values to the default settings (does not affect Preference Settings).
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(Cont’d) Ç 0 Ç • µ Ç µ ® ® ß 1 ß 2 ß 3 ® µ, 1, 2 or 3 OCKET • Ton Per CU YD • LB Per CU YD • LB Per CU FEET • MET Ton Per CU M •...
® = Paperless Tape Example Add 6 Feet, 5 Feet and 4 Feet, then access the paperless tape mode and scroll back through your entries. Then, back up one entry, exit the tape mode and add 10 Feet to the total. KEYSTROKE 6 f + 5 f +...
Preference Settings Press Ç , then ß , then keep pressing ß to toggle through the main settings. Press the + key to advance within sub- setting. Use the – key to back up. Press the o key to exit Preferences. PRESS Ç...
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Fourth press of ß : Fifth press of ß : Sixth press of ß : Seventh press Fractional Mode: of ß : OCKET Exponential Mode: --OFF --On --OFF (repeats options) Meter Linear Displays: --0.000 --FLOAt --0.000 (repeats options) Decimal Degree Displays: --0.00°...
Multiply 5 Feet 3 Inches by 11 Feet 6-1/2 Inches: KEYSTROKE 5 f 3 i x 1 1 f 6 i 1 / 2 = Dividing Dimensions Divide 15 Feet 3-3/4 Inches into thirds (divide by 3): KEYSTROKE 1 5 f 3 i 3 / 4 ÷ 3 = How many 3’...
What is 25% of $1,575? KEYSTROKE 1 5 7 5 x 2 5 % Square Area Find the area of a square room with sides measuring 15 Feet 8-1/2 Inches. KEYSTROKE 1 5 f 8 i 1 / 2 Ç % (x Square Root What is the Square Root of 200? KEYSTROKE...
Rectangular Area and Volume Find the area and volume: • Length: 20 Feet 6-1/2 Inches • Width: 12 Feet 8-1/2 Inches • Height: 10 Inches KEYSTROKE 2 0 f 6 i 1 / 2 l 1 2 f 8 i 1 / 2 W W* 1 0 i h h* *Press W and h keys a second time (after entry of Width and Height) to calculate Area...
Multi-Function h Key Find the volume, wall area, and total room area of an 18’ x 25’ room measuring 12’ tall. KEYSTROKE 1 8 f l 2 5 f W 1 2 f h *Wall Area adds the length and width, multiplies them by two and then multiplies by height.
Linear Conversions Convert 10 feet 6 inches to other dimen- sions, including Metric: KEYSTROKE 1 0 f 6 i Ç y Ç i Ç m Ç c Ç M Convert 14 Feet 7-1/2 Inches to Decimal Feet: KEYSTROKE 1 4 f 7 i 1 / 2 Ç...
Square and Cubic Conversions Convert 14 Square Feet to Square Yards: KEYSTROKE 1 4 f f Ç y Convert 25 Square Yards to Square Feet: KEYSTROKE 2 5 y y Ç f Convert 12 Cubic Feet to Cubic Yards: KEYSTROKE 1 2 f f f Ç...
(Cont’d) Now convert again, if concrete weighs 2 Tons per Cubic Yard (store new Weight per Volume value): KEYSTROKE 2 ß 0 2 0 y y y Ç 4 (lbs) Ç 6 (tons) Ç 3 (met tons) Ç 1 (kg) Ç...
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Memory is semi-permanent, clearing only when you: 1) turn off the calculator; 2) press ® ®; 3) press Ç ®; 4) press Ç x (Clear All) . When Memory is recalled (® µ), consecutive presses of µ will display the calculated average and total count of the accumulated values.
Using the Memory — Finding Quantity of Carpet Required --Room 1: 12’ 4” x 15’ --Room 2: 14’ 8” x 16’ --Add 10% waste allowance KEYSTROKE 1 2 f 4 i x 1 5 f = µ 1 4 f 8 i x 1 6 f = µ...
2 x 1 0 x 1 8 b µ 2 x 1 2 x 2 0 b µ ® ® x 2 7 5 Ç 0 (Cost) Circle Area and Circumference Find the Area and Circumference of a circle with a diameter of 25 Inches: KEYSTROKE 2 5 i C OCKET...
Arc Properties Find Arc properties given a 5-foot diameter and an Arc length of 3 Feet 3 Inches: KEYSTROKE 1. Enter Circle diameter and Arc length: 5 f C 3 f 3 i a ARC 3 2. Find Degree of Arc, Chord Length, Segment Area, Pie Slice Area and Segment Rise: OCKET...
Concrete Volume for Driveway Calculate the Cubic Yards of concrete required to pour a driveway that measures: 45 Feet 5 Inches long x 13 Feet 6 Inches wide x 5 Inches deep. If concrete is $65 per Cubic Yard, what will it cost? KEYSTROKE 4 5 f 5 i x 1 3 f 6 i...
Ç 4 (1/4) Ç 6 (1/64) Ç 8 (1/8) Note: Changing the Fractional Resolution on a displayed value does not alter your Permanent Fractional Resolution Setting. Pressing o will return your calculator to the permanently set fractional resolution. OCKET EFERENCE DISPLAY 0-44/64...
Default Settings After a Clear All (Ç x), your calculator will return to the following setting: STORED VALUE Weight per Volume If you replace your batteries or perform a Full Reset * (press O, hold down x, and press o), your calculator will return to...
Errors — When an incorrect entry is made, or the answer is beyond the range of the calculator, it will display the word “ERROR.” To clear an error condition you must hit the o button once. At this point, you must determine what caused the error and re-key the problem.
Note: Please use caution when disposing of your old battery, as it contains hazardous chemicals. Replacement batteries are available at most discount or electronics stores. You may also call Calculated Industries at 1-775-885-4900. — 27 OCKET EFERENCE UIDE...
Make sure the batteries are facing positive side up. Reset If your calculator should ever “lock up,” press Reset — a small hole located above the l key — to perform a total reset. — 28...
If you need more assistance, please go to the website listed below. If you believe you need to return your product, please call a Calculated Industries representative between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm Pacific Time for additional information and a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA).
Non-warranty repair covers service beyond the warranty period, or service requested due to damage 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 days.
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Repair Service – Outside the U.S.A. To obtain warranty or non-warranty repair service for goods purchased outside the U.S., contact the dealer through which you initially purchased the product. If you cannot reasonably have the product repaired in your area, you may contact CI to obtain current product repair information and charges, including freight and duties.
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