Calculated Industries Home ProjectCalc Reference Manual

Calculated Industries Home ProjectCalc Reference Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS Key Definitions ...1 Basic Function Keys...1 Dimensional Unit Keys...2 Convert Key Functions ...3 Memory ...4 Entering Square or Cubic...4 Fraction Resolution ...5 Project Keys...5 Basic Dimensional Math ...7 Linear Conversions ...7 Square and Cubic Conversions ...8 Basic Dimensional Math ...9 Project Examples-Using Default Values..10 Paint: Gallons, Quarts, or Pints of ...10 Wallpaper: Rolls of...10...
  • Page 3: Key Definitions

    KEY DEFINITIONS Basic Function Keys o - On/Clear Key Turns power on. Pressing once clears the display. Pressing twice clears all temporary values. O - Off Turns all power off, clearing all non- permanent registers. + – x ÷ = Arithmetic operation keys.
  • Page 4: Dimensional Unit Keys

    Dimensional Unit Keys y - Yards Key Enters or converts to Yards. 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 ).
  • Page 6: 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...
  • Page 7: Fraction Resolution

    Fraction Resolution Your 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.
  • Page 8 (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.
  • Page 9: Basic Dimensional Math

    BASIC DIMENSIONAL MATH Linear Conversions Convert 15 Feet 9-1/16 Inches to other units of measure. KEYSTROKE 1 5 f 9 i 1 / 1 6 Ç f Ç i Ç y Ç m Convert Decimal Inches to Fractional Inches. KEYSTROKE 1 4 •...
  • Page 10: Square And Cubic Conversions

    Square and Cubic Conversions Convert 25 Square Feet to other Square dimensions. KEYSTROKE 2 5 f f Ç y Ç m Convert 25 Cubic Feet to Cubic Yards. KEYSTROKE 2 5 f f f Ç y OCKET 2.777778 2.322576 0.925926 EFERENCE UIDE DISPLAY...
  • Page 11: Basic Dimensional Math

    Basic Dimensional Math KEYSTROKE Adding Dimensions: 1 0 i + 2 f 5 i = Subtracting Dimensions: 5 f – 1 i 3 / 4 = Dividing Dimensions: 1 0 f ÷ 1 i 1 / 4 = Multiplying Dimensions/Waste Factor Allowance: 1 5 0 f f + 1 0 % Finding Area/Square Feet:...
  • Page 12: Project Examples-Using Default Values

    PROJECT EXAMPLES - USING DEFAULT VALUES 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 gallons? KEYSTROKE 1 2 f x 8 f = Wallpaper: Rolls of Find the number of wallpaper rolls needed for a wall measuring 8’...
  • Page 13: Tiles: Number Of

    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.
  • Page 14: Carpet: Length Of

    Carpet: Length of Find the quantity of carpet needed to cover a floor that measures 12’ 6” x 10’ in area. KEYSTROKE 1 2 f 6 i x 1 0 f = Concrete: Bags of Find the number of bags of concrete for a patio measuring 9’...
  • Page 15: Finding The Cost Of Materials

    FINDING THE COST OF MATERIALS Cost of Concrete How much will 216 Cubic Feet of con- crete cost, if the Cost Per Cubic Yard is quoted at $50? KEYSTROKE 2 1 6 f f f Ç y x 5 0 Ç • (Cost) OCKET (It’ll cost approx.
  • Page 16: Auto Shut-Off And Batteries

    AUTO SHUT-OFF AND BATTERIES 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.
  • Page 17: Repair And Return

    Information Return Guidelines: 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. If your product won't turn on, check the batteries as outlined in the User's Guide.
  • Page 18: Warranty

    WARRANTY Warranty 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...
  • Page 19 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 days.
  • Page 20 Disclaimer CI MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTA- TION, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT’S QUALITY, PER- FORMANCE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. AS A RESULT, THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, KEYSTROKE PROCEDURES, MATHEMATI- CAL ACCURACY AND PREPROGRAMMED MATERIAL, IS SOLD “AS IS,”...
  • Page 21: Looking For New Ideas

    Class B computing device, pur- suant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules. LOOKING FOR NEW IDEAS Calculated Industries, a leading manufacturer of special-function calculators and digital measuring instruments, is always looking for new product ideas in these areas.
  • Page 22 Software copyrighted and licensed to Calculated Industries, by Construction Master Technologies, 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...

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