HiCALC USER'S MANUAL version 2.5 Copyright © 2005-2008 by PPCLINK

Table of Contents

- Introduction
- Using Arithmetical Calculator
- Using Trigonometric Calculator
- Using Matrix Calculator
- Using Lookup Constants
- Using Financial Calculator
- Using Statistics Calculator
- Using Tip Calculator
- Using Biorhythms Calculator
- Using Currency Converter
- Using Unit Converter
- Using Base Conversion
- Using User’s Macros
- Preferences
- How to buy and register

Introduction

Springing from a high demand for neat and easy-to-use calculator software which can give calculations on various fields, we have decisively produced HiCALC including 16 modules as Arithmetic, Trigonometry, Matrices, Constants, Finance, Statistics, Biorhythm, Tip, Currency Converter, Unit converter, Base conversion, Graph, Date-time, Equation Solver, Technical formulas and User’s macro
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Using Arithmetical Calculator

Besides providing basically arithmetical functions, HiCALC supports some particular functions such as Integration, Derivation, function root-finder etc.
To calculate:
Enter expression to the LED then tap on {=} button, you will see the result in the third line of the LED

1. Enter first number in the LED
2. Select operator (+, -, /, * )
3. Enter next number in the LED
4. Type any remaining operators and numbers
5. Select {=}

Notes: HiCALC allows you to enter a complicated expression with many calculations on the LED. If the expression is too long, you can use navigator buttons <-- and --> to move, the button {Del} to delete operand or operator on the LED
HiCALC supports advanced functions as:
a) d(expression, variable, value) Function Derivation. The operation returns an approximately numerical derivation of an expression with respect to a variable at a specific value. Function numerical derivative. Returns an approximate numerical derivative of expression with respect to variable evaluated at value. Example: d(x^2+5x,x,5) returns 15
b) ƒ(expression, variable, value) Function Evaluation. Evaluate an expression with respect to a variable at a specific value. Example: ƒ(x^3+x^2+4,x,5) returns 154
c) ?(expression, variable, lower, upper) Function Integration. The operation returns the numerical function integration of an expression with respect to a variable at discrete values moving from lower to upper bounds. ? is valid only for expressions with real results. Function definite . Returns the numerical function integral of expression with respect to variable, between real lower and upper bounds for variable. ? is valid only for expressions with real results. Example: ?(x^2,x,0,1) returns 0.3333...
d) fnRoot(expression, variable, lower, upper) Function Root-Finder. The operation finds the value among lower and upper bounds for the given variable at which the expression is evaluated to zero. fnRoot is valid only for expressions with real results. Example: fnRoot(x^2-5x+6,x,1,3) returns 2.
e) ?(expression, variable, start, end) The operation finds different results of an expression with respect to a variable at different values moving from lower to upper bounds and then multiplies those results for the final product. Values from lower to upper bounds must be integers. The operation evaluates an expression at discrete variable values within a range (from start to end), and then calculates a product of each evaluation. The values start and end must be integers. Example: ?(x^2,x,1,5) returns 14400
f) ?(expression, variable, start, end) The operation finds different results of an expression with respect to a variable at different values moving from lower to upper bounds and then calculates a sum of those results. The values from lower to upper bounds must be integers. Evaluates an expression at discrete variable values within a range (from start to end), and then calculates a sum of each evaluation. The values start and end must be integers. Example: ?(x^2,x,1,10) returns 385
g) fib(number) Fibonacci Operation. The operation returns the value of Fibonacci function at a specific number. Example: fib(5) =5

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Using Trigonometric Calculator

The calculator supports trigonometric functions as Sine, Cosine, and Hyperbolic Sine.
To calculate:
Enter expression to the LED then tap on {=} button, you will see the result in the third line of the LED
For example: To calculate Sin(Pi/4)

1. Select Sin button
2. Select Pi and tap on operator /
3. Select number 4
4. Select Closed quote “)”
5. Select {=}

Notes: Tap on Shift then tap function button to select the second function in the button (if you want to select Asin, first select Shift and then select button Sin). Tap on {Mode} button to switch measurement of plane angle ( Degree, Gradian or Radian). If you enable [When “Tap n Hold”, enter orange functions] on preferences then you can input quickly these functions by "Tap n Hold"
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Using Matrix Calculator

This module allows operations on Matrix such as Determinant, Inverse and so on.
How to enter matrix value:

1. From the Matrix Calculator main screen tap on {[ ]}
2. Then select Edit Matrix…
3. Then you will see the screen as beside
4. Tap on Edit button then select New matrix
5. Select Name of matrix
6. Enter number of Columns and Rows
7. Tap on {OK} button
8. Enter value for each Elements
9. After that tap on {Back} button to return main screen

How to use matrix functions:

If you want to use simple operators for matrix as (+ -, /, *)

1. Select first matrix from matrix list
2. Select operator (+ -, /, *)
3. Select second matrix
4. Tap on {=} button
5. Then you can see the result in matrix result [VRE]
6. To view [VRE] just tap on select matrix button and choose Edit Matrix... then you will editing matrix screen
7. In this screen choose [VRE] tab to view the matrix value

If you want to use other matrix functions, follow these steps:

1. Select function( the Left Parenthesis is automatically added)
2. Select matrix you want to use the function
3. Tap on Right Parenthesis
4. Tap on {=} button
5. Then you can see the result in matrix result [VRE]

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Using Lookup Constants

This module will help you to lookup necessary constants.
How to lookup: Find the main category that the constant can belong to, and then select the constant that is being looked for among the listed ones in the category.
For example: Find the speed of light in vacuum (c)

1. Select category Physical (you must guess which category the constant belongs to)
2. Lookup the listed constants in Physical
3. Select Speed of light in vacuum (c)
4. You then will find the looked constant in the last textbox.

Notes: If you want to enter the constant up to the LED for further operation, select the yellow button right beside the constant result textbox
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Using Financial Calculator

This module supplies financial functions such as Present Value (PV), Future Value (FV), Interest Rate, Mortgage...
Time Value of Money (TVM)
TMV allows the operations as below:

Label | Descriptions
NPER | The total number of payment periods
RATE | The annual interest rate
PV | The present value
FV | The future value
PMT | The payment made each period

To calculate:

1. Choose the value that you want to calculate
2. Enter values into text boxes
3. Tap on {Calculate} button then you will see the result in the corresponding text box.

Mortgage Calculator
Allow calculating installments and the amount of monthly interest payment
To calculate:

1. Enter parameters such as Mortgage Amount, Interest Rate, Length in Years
2. Tap on {Calculate} button, you will see the monthly detailed amounts of money

Notes: To return Mortgage Calculator main screen, tap on {OK} button on the top-right of the screen
Loan Calculator
Allow finding out interest, monthly payment and detailed numbers of payment per period
To calculate:

1. Enter values for parameters such as Loan Amount, Annual Interest Rate, Periods per Year, Total number of Payments and Payments Per Period.
2. Tap on {Calculate} button, you will see the detailed monthly payment amount on the screen. Enter parameters such as Mortgage Amount, Interest Rate, Length in Years

Notes: If you want the calculator to evaluate payment per period, just check the checkbox Payments Each Period.
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Using Statistics Calculator

This module consists of statistical functions
To calculate:

1. Firstly, tap on green button to enter statistics then you will see the screen as beside. Tap on « Size » button to enter the number of rows. During entering time, you can edit data by tapping on « Edit » button to delete, add one more or total data.
2. After having entered data, tap on buttons to select the wanted statistical function on the LED and tap on {=}. The result will be displayed on the result line of the LED. Select category Physical (you must guess which category the constant belongs to)

This module supports the following statistical functions:
N: the total number of values of data.
?x: the sum of all the values of data.
?x2 : the sum of the squares of all the values of data.
AVD: the average of the absolute deviations of all the values of data.
MD: the most frequently occurring, or repetitive, value in all the values of data
DSQ: the sum of squares of deviations of all the values of data
GM: the geometric mean of all the values of data.
MIN: the minimum of all the values of data.
MAX: the maximum of all the values of data.
!: computes the factorial.
nCr: Compute the number of combinations.
nPr : Computes the number of permutations.
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Using Tip Calculator

This module allows calculating Tip amount quickly. Its interface is very easy and convenient to use. It includes some features:
• Quickly itemize bills to split them fairly between friends.
• Fast numeric keypad entry for all numeric fields
• Easy to use interface.
To calculate:

1. Enter values for parameters such as Total People, Percentage to Tip and Bill amount.
2. Tap on {=} button then you will see the result in the LED

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Using Biorhythms Calculator

Biorhythm allows you to calculate and view your three main biorhythm cycles. Biorhythm is a powerful, easy to use application ideal for making personal forecasts and biorhythms. The program is base on the scientific theory of biorhythms. The guide gives a brief of introduction to biorhythm and describes how to use the Biorhythm program which is convenient to use.
How to use:

1. Date of birth: you tap on it your birthday and your device will automatically save it.
2. Date of view: the day you want to see. Selecting from the calendar below the chart, by this date it is set to the current date.
3. Biorhythm displays the biorhythm charts for a month at a time. You can move forward (see chart for the next month) by tapping arrow buttons on the right hand or backward (see chart for the previous month) by tapping button on the left hand.

Daily Summary: Display, at a glance, the biorhythm predicted comments. Oh, believe or not. Are they interesting? It will notice how many percent of your health, the ability of logical thinking and your emotion. They present for Physical, Intellectual, Intuitional and Emotional lines. Therefore, it is possible for you to choose suitable work to do today, if it’s good day to go out, for instance, etc.
Remarkable days report: Display a list showing the critical and your lucky days for some years. It depends on you. This function allows you to view critical days or lucky days by ticking at “show remarkable days” or you can choose the quantity of years to show good and bad days.
Show good days - toggles on/off the good day display Show bad days - toggles on/off the bad day display
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Using Currency Converter

The Currency Converter is an instant access currency exchange rate. This converter helps you to convert currency values to various currencies. The currency converter will convert between over 49 different currencies
How to convert between two currencies:

1. Select the 2 currencies to convert in the 2 currency list box.
2. Tap on the edit box then enter the amount in one of the edit box
3. The conversion result will be immediately displayed in the other edit box.

How to updating currency exchange rates:

The values on this site are gathered from the International Monetary Fund and/or the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (according to their availability). Values and dates are believed to be reliable but this makes no warranties regarding these values, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy or availability. The date of the latest currency rates available is displayed beside the Update button. Tap on the update button to download the latest currency rates online. When the new rate is downloaded, the currency amount will be updated immediately.

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Using Unit Converter

Unit Converter is a powerful, intuitive, and easy-to-use utility for quick and accurate conversion between almost every possible unit of measure, from one system to another. The program includes Distance, Temperature, Speed, Volume, Cooking, Computers, Area, Energy, Power, Mass, Force, Pressure, Clothing and many more.
To calculate:

1. Select the type of units you would like to convert. The list includes: Angle, Area, Capacity, Energy, Force, Gourmet, Length, Light, Power, Pressure, Temperature, Time, Velocity, Weight and Volume etc
2. Select the units of the selected unit type to convert in the 2 unit boxes.
3. Enter the amount in one of the edit boxes
4. The conversion result will be immediately displayed in the other edit box.

Tips: If you want to start new conversion, press the red {C} button.
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Using Base Conversion

The Base conversion module supports binary, octal, decimal, and hexadecimal number systems. This module supports integer arithmetic only.
To calculate:

1. Select base mode
2. Select word length (i.e. 8/16 or 32 bit)
3. Enter first number
4. Select operator (+, -, /, *, AND, OR, etc…)
5. Enter second number
6. Tap on {=} button then you will see the result at the second line of the LED.

Notes: When setting limitation to operand, values will be truncated to the selected number of bits for display, with leading zeroes added. It is possible to convert or directly set word length on the LED simply by tapping on Base indicator or Word length indicator.
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Using User’s Macros

This module allows users to predefine the formula themselves. It is very useful for people who have to build up a predefined-formula regularly (i.e. banker, accountant etc…)
How to create a macro:

1. From main screen select start editing macro button (the button as play button)
2. Then you will see “macro editing…” in the LED
3. Enter name of the macro, if you do not enter then in the function list it will show short name as Ma, Mc etc…
4. Enter formula to the LED, tap on variable button (the button near {6} button) to select variable for your formula
5. If you want to enter function, go to Arithmetical Calculator or Trigonometric Calculator by tapping on the button near {C} button
6. When finish editing the macro, please validate the macro by tapping on the button validate (the button below {C} button)
7. And then press on stop editing macro button to save the macro

How to use a predefined-macro:

1. In the Arithmetical Calculator tap on the button
2. Then you will see the user defined macros at the end of the function list

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Preferences

This function will allow you to customize some feature of HiCALC.
General You can enable/disable hint for calling function or set transparency for menus and dialogs.
Categories You can enable/disable switching between categories by hard keys (up/down key) as well as define order of these categories.
Sounds enable/disable playing sound when tapping buttons (keypad and function buttons)
Skins Allow you to change HiCALC skin, just select which skin you want to use and tap on Top right {OK} button.
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How to buy and register

HiCALC – Your Trusted Calculator is shareware product and it is free for 14 days while after that you have to register.
To register the software, order the product from:

1. www.ppclink.com
2. www.Pocketgear.com
3. www.Handango.com

If you purchase directly from our websites at www.ppclink.com, you will receive an account by which you can download upgraded versions, submit questions as well as get access to our direct support. After purchasing, you will receive an email from 2CheckOut and we will send you account information you should use to login to our website: http://www.ppclink.com/?ppclink=member to get the Serial Key. In case this is lost, you can re-login and receive a new one. After receiving the registration key, unlock the product:

1. Go to Start menu >> Programs then tap on HiCALC – Your Trusted Calculatoricon to start.
2. Tap on hotmenu button and select the button as Home button
3. Enter the name and number exactly as in the order tap on Register button.

After successfully enter registration, write the name and number down and keep it in a safe place. You will need the registration key if you are going to reinstall the software in a new device or after your device is hard-reset. . You can get support information or frequently asked questions at: http://www.ppclink.com/?ppclink=product&do=view&id=44&type=product_faq

If you have any issues, please contact us at:
Support: support@ppclink.com
License: license@ppclink.com
Online : www.ppclink.com
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