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Using the Calculator Application
The Mantis features a calculator app that enables you to
perform the most common operations.
Note: The braille output for the Calculator currently supports
Computer Braille only.
To open the Calculator:
1. Go to the Main menu.
2. Press C OR press the Previous or Next thumb keys until
you reach the Calculator menu item.
3. Press Enter or a cursor routing key.
Operating the Calculator
To use the Calculator, write your complete equation, then
press Enter to get the result.
For example, type the equation 20-(6+8) (with no spaces).
Press Enter and Mantis displays 6 as the answer.
To clear the previous equation, press Delete.
To add operators such as + or -, open the Context menu
using Ctrl + M. Refer to the Calculator Commands Table
section, for a full list of calculator commands and operators.
Calculator Commands Table
The Calculator commands are listed in Table 6.