Handspring 300 User Manual

Section 6

Calculator includes two operating modes: Basic and Advanced. In Basic 
mode you can perform simple mathematical calculations. In Advanced 
mode you can access scientific functions and perform sophisticated math 
calculations. This section explains how to select the operating mode and 
use the buttons and menu options available in each mode.

The Toggle Mode command enables you to choose whether you want to 
work in Basic Calculator mode or Advanced Calculator mode. You can 
change modes at any time.

Press Option 

 and then press Memo Pad 

. 

You can also access Calculator by tapping the 

 icon 

 in 

the Applications Launcher.

Press Menu 

.

Under 

, select 

.

You can also toggle between Basic and Advanced mode by holding 

Option 

 and repeatedly press Memo Pad 

. 

The Basic Calculator includes the following buttons.

Clears the last number you entered. Use this button if you make a mistake 
while entering a number in the middle of a calculation. This button enables 
you to re-enter the number without starting the calculation over.
Clears the entire calculation and enables you to begin a fresh calculation.

Toggles the current number between a negative and positive value. If you want 
to enter a negative number, enter the number first and then press the +/- 
button.