Task 1: Using Calculator

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Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, and then click Calculator.

Click the buttons on the calculator to enter an equation.

You see the results of the calculation.

When you are finished, click the Close button.

INTRODUCTION

If you need to perform a quick calculation, use the Calculator program included with Windows XP. To use a more complex scientific calculator, click the calculator's View menu, and then click Scientific.

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Copy Results to Document

To copy the results of a calculation into a document, select the results, click Edit, and then choose Copy. Then move to the document where you want to paste the results, click Edit, and then choose Paste.

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Use the Keypad

To use the numeric keypad to enter numbers, press the Num Lock button on your keyboard. Then type the equation using these keys.

Part 1. Getting Started

Part 2. Working with Programs

Part 3. Working with Folders

Part 4. Working with Files

Part 5. Working with Printers, Scanners, and Digital Cameras

Part 6. Entertainment

Part 7. Sending Faxes and E-mail

Part 8. Connecting to the Internet

Part 9. Using Windows Accessories

Task 1: Using Calculator

Task 2: Using Command Prompt

Task 3: Using WordPad

Task 4: Typing Text

Task 5: Selecting Text

Task 6: Deleting Text

Task 7: Copying Text

Task 8: Moving Text

Task 9: Formatting Text

Task 10: Using Notepad

Task 11: Using Paint

Task 12: Drawing a Shape with Paint

Task 13: Adding Text to a Drawing

Task 14: Adding Color to a Drawing

Task 15: Erasing Part of a Drawing

Part 10. Personalizing Windows

Part 11. Setting Up Programs

Part 12. Maintaining Your System

Part 13. Home Networking Basics