Casio Prizm User Manual

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The status bar will display messages and current status like battery level, angle mode, fraction
results, complex mode, or input/output settings.
Select the desired icon by highlighting it
and pressing l or just press the number
or letter in the lower right corner.
The function keys allow you to access the
tab (soft key) menus that will come up at
the bottom of the screen. When an (>)
appears above the u key, selecting u
will offer more on-screen choices.
The a key activates any function
displayed on or above the calculator
buttons that is in red. For example, to
type the letter A, press a, then f.
The p key displays every mode the
calculator has. To select a mode, you
may $N to the desired icon and press
l or press the number or letter in the
lower right hand corner of the icon.
The d key operates like the back
arrow on a web browser; it will take you
back one screen each time you select it.
The d key will not take you to the
icon menu.
The L key activates any function dis-
played on or above the calculator buttons
that is yellow. For example, to find the
square root of number, you would need
to press L, then s. L5gives you
access to on-screen color formatting.
The O key will power the unit on. To
turn the unit off, press the yellow L
key, then O key.
The l key executes operations. When
data is entered, the l button must be
pressed to store the data.

Casio Prizm Specifications

General

Display Type	Color LCD
Connectivity	USB
Graphing Capability	Yes
Model	fx-CG10 (North America), fx-CG20 (Other regions)
Power Source	4 AAA batteries
Memory	16MB Flash ROM
Programming	BASIC-like language
Dimensions	18.6 mm
Weight	200 g
Resolution	216 x 384 pixels

Summary

Getting Started with Prizm

Function Key Usage

Accesses tab (soft key) menus and offers more on-screen choices when '>' appears.

SHIFT Key Activation

Activates functions displayed in yellow above calculator buttons, like square root.

Prizm Main Icon Menu Explained

Graph Mode

Draws, stores, and calculates information of functions.

Image Backgrounds and Picture Plot

Picture Plot Functionality

Take images, plot points, perform regressions, and create tables from plotted data.

Performing Regression

Use F6 for options, F2 (REG), then F6 (DRAW) for quadratic regression.

Graph Mode Functions

Accessing Graph Mode

Select the Graph icon by highlighting and pressing EXE or pressing 5.

Entering and Drawing Functions

Input functions into Y1, press EXE to store, then F6 (DRAW) to graph.

Graphing Example: y = -1.2x² + 2.8

Enter the function and press F6 (DRAW) to display the graph.

Analyzing Graph Features (G-Solv)

Use F5 (G-Solv) to find roots, maximums, minimums, intercepts, and integrals.

Finding Graph Roots

Press F1 (Root) to display roots, press EXE for coordinates, and use arrows for next root.

Advanced Graphing Operations

Finding Graph Maximums

Use F3 (Maximum) to calculate the maximum value of the vertex.

Graphing Inequalities

Graph inequalities like y < x - 3 and set union/intersection mode.

Calculating Integrals

Use F5 (G-Solv) options F1 (∫dx), F2 (ROOT), or F3 (INTSECT) to find integral values.

Run-Matrix Calculations

Accessing Run Mode

Select the RUN icon by highlighting and pressing EXE or pressing 1.

Fraction and Mixed Number Input

Enter fractions and mixed numbers using the dedicated input methods.

Converting Answers

Use SHIFT F-D to toggle between fraction and mixed number formats.

Advanced Run Calculations

Complex Number Calculations

Perform calculations involving complex numbers with 'i'.

Summation Calculation

Calculate summations using the Sigma (∑) function with specified bounds.

Table Generation

Accessing Table Mode

Select the TABLE icon by highlighting and pressing EXE or pressing 7.

Inputting Functions for Tables

Enter functions, press F3 (TYPE) for polar/parametric, and input into Y1.

Viewing Table Data

Statistical Data Analysis

Accessing Statistics Mode

List Editor for Data Input

Enter statistical data into List 1, followed by EXE.

Displaying Statistical Graphs