About It was first included with Windows 1.0 as a simple arithmetic calculator. In Windows 3.

0, a Scientific mode was added, which included exponents and roots, logarithms, factorial-based functions, trigonometry (supports radian, degree and gradians angles), base conversions (2, 8, 10, 16), logic operations, Statistic functions such as single variable statistics and linear regression. In Windows 3.0 and Windows 3.1 its interface had a white background with 2D buttons. In Windows 95 and later, it uses an arbitrary-precision arithmetic library, replacing the standard IEEE floating point library.[1] It offers bignum precision for basic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and 32 digits of precision for advanced operations (square root, transcendental operators). Other changes include the use of 3d buttons. This version can run in Windows 3.1 if Win32s is installed. In Windows 2000, digit grouping is added. Degree and base settings are added to menu bar. Windows 7 In Windows 7, separate Programmer, Statistics, Unit Conversion, Date Calculation, and Worksheets modes were added. Tooltips were removed. Furthermore, Calculator's interface was revamped for the first time since its introduction. In every mode except Programmer, one can see the history of calculations. The applet was redesigned to accommodate multitouch. In Scientific mode, the base conversion functions were moved to the Programmer mode, and Statistics functions were moved to the Statistics mode.

On the right of the main Calculator, one can add a panel with Date Calculation, Unit Conversion, and Worksheets. The included Worksheets allow one to calculate a result of a chosen field based on the values of other fields. Pre-defined templates include calculating a car's fuel economy (mpg and L/100 km),[2] a vehicle lease, and a mortgage. In pre-beta versions of Windows 7, Calculator also provided a Wages template.
Comparison

Values of Properties of Two Computing Devices ---------------------------------------------------------------Property TI-83 Computer ---------------------------------------------------------------extensive online help available? no yes screen size (pixels), which speaks to the ability of the device to display large bodies of text and detailed statistical graphics number of statistical procedures available ability to run integrated software that actually *teaches* statistics software upgradeability keyboard familiarity and ease of use for new users usefulness in real-world statistical problems printing available? ability to share information with other software on the device ability for students to use the device for other functions (e.g., writing essays or Internet access) color screen? space available for program and data storage* programmability 96 x 64 800 x 600

lower (none) (none) low low usually no (none) (none)

higher high high high high usually yes high high

no 27 KB severely limited high sometimes yes low

yes 300 MB+ effectively unlimited low usually no high

portability permitted in examinations? cost

Starting

1. Click on the "Start" button, choose "All Programs", "Accessories", then "Calculator". 2. Press WINDOWS+R, type in "calc" (without quotes), and press ENTER.

Using Calculator Add numbers together by pressing the top row of numbers on the

keyboard. Use the addition (+) symbol between the numbers. Use the equal sign to total your numbers. Example: To solve 4+5=? Press 4, press "Shift/+", press 5, press =. The answer 9 will appear on your screen.
Subtract numbers by pressing the numbers on the keyboard. Use

the subtraction (-) symbol between the numbers. Press the equal sign to total your numbers. Example: 9-4=? Press 9, press -, press 4, press =. The answer 5 will appear on your screen.
Multiply numbers by pressing the numbers on the keyboard. Hold

the "Shift" key while pressing the multiplication (*) symbol to multiply the numbers. Use the equal sign to total your numbers. Example: To solve 4x5=? Press 4, press "Shift/*", press 5, press =. The answer 20 will appear on your screen.
Divide numbers by pressing the numbers on the keyboard. Use

the division (/) symbol between the numbers. Use the equal sign to total your numbers. Example: To solve 20/4=? Press 20, press /, press 4, press =. The answer 5 will be appear on your screen.