XCalc User's Manual
for version 1.2

(c)1999 LeloProductions


Contents

Using the Calculator
Memory Functions
Hexadecimal/Binary Conversion
Edit Menu
Options Menu
Making XCalc Your Standard Calculator
Registration
Support
 

Using the Calculator

XCalc uses Standard Algebraic Notation. To add for example 27 to 345, you have to enter the following:
3 4 5 + 2 7 =
 
Button Function
% Percentage calculation: To add 20% to 450, type: 
4 5 0 + 2 0 % =
+/- Changes the sign of the currently displayed value.
A..F Used to enter values in Hexadecimal mode. See also Hexadecimal/Binary Conversion.
SHL Performs a shift-left operation on the displayed value.
SHR Performs a shift-right operation on the displayed value.
AND Two values are combined using an And-operator.
OR Two values are combined using an Or operator.
XOR Two values are combined using an Exclusive-Or operator.
NOT Inverts all bits of the displayed value.
MOD Calculates the remainder of a division.

Memory Functions

XCalc provides the following functions to store values into the calculators memory. If the memory contains something, a small 'M' will appear in the calculator's display.
 
Button Function
M+ Add the currently displayed value to the calculator's memory
M- Subtract the currently displayed value from the calculator's memory
MR Return the stored value
MC Clear the calculator's memory

Hexadecimal/Binary Conversion

The following buttons are used to convert between three different number-bases:
 
Button Function
HEX Switches the calculator into hexadecimal mode (A symbol labeled 'HEX' will appear in the calculator's display). The value currently displayed will be converted into a hexadecimal number. The buttons labeled 'A' to 'F' are used to enter digits greater than 9.
BIN Switches the calculator into binary mode. (A symbol labeled 'BIN' will appear in the calculator's display). The value currently displayed will be converted into a binary number. Note that only '0' and '1' digits can be entered.
DEC Switches the calculator into decimal mode.

Edit Menu

The Edit Menu provides two functions: Copy and Paste. Copy puts the currently displayed value into the PalmPilot's clipboard, Paste puts the clipboard's content into the caclulators display. These two functions can be used as an additional memory for the calculator, or to exchange values with other applications.

Example: To transfer a value from the calculator into the Pilot's Expense-application, just choose 'Copy' from the calculator's menu, start the Expense-application, and choose 'Paste' from the Expense-application's menu.
 

Options Menu

The 'Preferences'-option is used to: Open the 'About XCalc'-dialog to enter your registration key, and to retrieve version information.
 

Making XCalc Your Standard Calculator

To assign XCalc to the Pilot's calculator button, follow these instructions:

Registration

XCalc offers a 30-days trial period, during which you may use and distribute the program freely. After expiry of the period, the calculator will refuse to work.

To register the software (for $8), you may place an order either via internet, phone or fax:

Internet:
    You may register either at PalmGear H.Q. or at PalmCentral.com.

Phone:
    Call PalmGear H.Q. at 817.640.6558

Fax:
    Send your order via fax to PalmGear H.Q. by calling 817.640.6614
 

Either way you will receive a registration key, which has to be entered by pressing the 'Enter Key'-button in the About-box of XCalc (See Options Menu for details). If the trial period is already expired, you will be asked to enter the key on start of XCalc.
 

Support

Send your problem description or suggestion to lelo@teleweb.at.
Please allow 1-2 business days for processing your request.