Crunching Numbers

Need to do a quick calculation but don’t have enough fingers? Want to convert a decimal number into a hexadecimal or binary number? You can do these procedures, and even a few complex geometric and statistical calculations, with the Calculator.

Use the Calculator

  1. Start the Calculator from the Accessories folder of the Start menu, or click the Start button, type calc in the Search box of the Start menu, and click Calculator to start the program.

  2. Either click the number buttons or type the numerals you want. Continue until you’ve entered ...

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