Read, Watch & Listen: Calculator & Volume (Optional)
OVERVIEW
On this page, you will learn about one tool on the computer, the calculator.
- First, read the text about the calculator.
- Then, watch the video to learn how to find and use the calculator.
- Last, read about the volume and practice adjusting the volume as you listen to audio of the text.
READ & WATCH
Read:
There are many tools on a computer. One tool is a calculator. You find the calculator in the Start Menu, under Accessories.
To use the calculator, you click on the numbers and symbols. Calculators help you when you need to do math problems.
| CALCULATOR SYMBOL | WORD |
| + | plus |
| - | minus |
| * | times |
| / | divide by |
| C | clear |
| . | decimal point or point |
| 1, 2, 3 | numbers |
| = | equal sign |
Watch:
USING THE CALCULATOR TOOL
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READ & LISTEN
Read:
You will listen to a lot of information in this class. You also listen to music and videos on a computer. Volume is an important tool for listening. To make the volume louder or quieter, you use click and drag. You can also turn off the volume. This is called mute.
| Action | Picture |
| Click the box to turn off the sound. |
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| Click it again to turn it on. |
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| Click on, hold, and drag the button up to make the sound louder. |
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| Click on, hold, and drag the button down to make the sound quieter. |
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Listen:
As you listen, make the volume louder and quieter. You can also turn mute on and off.