Casio fx-CG50 Getting Started page 2

Choosing your mode
From the main menu you can select various options which will take you to screens where you can
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perform calculations
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work with statistics
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plot graphs
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solve equations
and much more. The most useful menus to start learning the calculator for Maths are
Use this mode for arithmetic calculations, function calculations, binary, octal, decimal, and
hexadecimal calculations, matrix and vector calculations.
Use this mode to perform single-variable and paired-variable statistical calculations, to perform
tests, to analyse data and to draw statistical graphs.
Use this mode to store graph functions, plot and analyse the functions.
Use this mode to solve linear equations with two to six unknowns, and polynomials from 2nd to
6th degree.
Some important keys NOT found on your scientific calculator
Many of the general features are very similar to your scientific calculator. So for most things, just try looking for the
key you would usually use.
l One basic difference is that the "=" key is replaced with an "EXE" key. This stands for "execute", and is
what you press to actually complete most actions on the calculator.
p Allows you to change between screens. For example to go from plotting a graph to solving an equation
or just completing a calculation, you would go via the main menu.
d This is like your "back" button. If you want to go back to where you were previously, this will take you
there.
i Allows you to access a whole range of different options. If you can't find something, this is often a
good place to start looking!
Always keep an eye on the bottom of the screen as there will often be a list of things that you can do there. You can
choose these options by pressing one of keys q to u, which lines up below the choice you want to make.
Some advice
We strongly recommend that you reset the calculator before learning about it. Please see page 12 for more
information.
You can't break the calculator! At least, not by using it. If you get stuck, try a different menu or the i key.
There's plenty of support from Casio – please see the back page.
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