ClassPad 330 PLUS
Features overview
The ClassPad 330 PLUS is the trendsetting mathematic learning pad for use in lessons: you can enjoy the entire range of advantages and functions of the graphic calculator with all the application possibilities of a text book. It also offers the comfort, clarity and user-friendliness of a stylus-operated PDA.
- Direct docking option to current CASIO projector
- Identification of ClassPad as USB mass storage (Windows or MacOS)
- Mathematic learning pad with a large monochrome touch-screen display and stylus operation
- Computer Algebra System (CAS)
- Dynamic geometry software
- Spreadsheet calculations
- Intuitive operating system using menu commands (comparable to a computer)
- 500 kB RAM/5.4 MB Flash-ROM memory / 52-value /variable memory
- Add-Ins/additional calculator applications
- Extensive range of mathematic applications (e.g. higher level polynomial equations, recursive numerical progressions)
- Extended graphic displays (e.g. zoom, trace function, conics mode, 3D graphing)
- Trigonometry, statistics, differential and integral calculations
- Laplace transforms
- Fourier transforms
- Programming: formulae memory, interactive equation solving, user-defined programming.
- Financial mathematics
- eActivity menu, which can be used to connect all fields of application on a functional basis
- Split screen for the use of various editing functions such as drag&drop, copy&paste, etc. operated with the stylus
- Slide-show presentation
- Attractive metal casing
- Data can be transferred between other devices
- Teacher support is available via workshops and literature
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 21 x 84 x 189.5 mm
- Weight: 280 g
- Power supply: Battery operation (4x AAA)
Functions & general information
General information:
- 500 kB User RAM and 5.4 MB Flash-ROM memory
- Operating system version 3.03
- Add-in Communication and Add-in version-up (application and OS-updates) via Flash-ROM
- Large black-and-white LCD display with 160 x 240 pixel
- (digital) stylus operation using a touch screen
- Split screen for the use of various editing functions such as drag&drop, copy&paste, etc. operated with the stylus
- Direct functional connection of the applications via Icon selection (one-touch)
- Virtual keyboard with mathematical functions, letter keypad, special symbols and a selection list of all available commands
- Natural mathematical writing style
- Selection of preset mathematical expressions for inputting coefficients
- Symbol menu for selecting the mode
- Interface to the PC via USB cable and ClassPad-to-ClassPad
- Size (H x W x D): approx.. 21 x 84 x 189.5 mm
- Weight: approx. 280 g inc. batteries
- Power supply: 4 x AAA
- Packaging: 215 x 151 x 51 mm
- Weight: 850 g
- Languages: ESGF
Functions:
- Calculation of fractions with a "one-touch" conversion between fractional and decimal display
- Access to all mathematical functions such as vx, xy, log x, ex, etc. using the virtual keyboard for numerical and algebraic calculations
- Calculates in degree and radian measure
- Algebraic calculation with commands such as factor, expand, simplify, approx, combine, collect, etc.
- Calculates with complex numbers
- converts between sexagesimal and decimal
- Random number generator, permutation, combinational logic
- Vector calculation: calculates the scalar and cross product
- Matrices calculation: creates matrices in a mathematical representation, adds rows and/or columns, determinants, transposition, eigenvector, eigenvalue
- Laplace transforms
- Fourier transforms
- E-activities can be used by the teacher as a documentation tool for electronic examples and practical problems with accompanying text, mathematical formulae, 2D and 3D graphics, geometric drawing, dynamic geometry operations and tables.
- E-activities can also operate and be used as a "workbook" for students, so they can investigate problems and document their learning successes, or to solve problems using instructions or by entering notes and then to store their work in a file.
- E-activities thus bring together lines of text and calculations, dynamic geometry operation and all application menus like a written task in a standard textbook: descriptive text, using all applications by adding labelled "link strips" and dynamic geometry operations and additional note functions.
- (two-dimensional) descriptive statistics for calculating average values, standard deviations, estimated values etc.
- Regression analyses: linear, quadratic, cubic, quartial, log., exp., power, sinus and logistical Regression with graphical display of statistical data and regression graphs
- (two-dimensional) comparative statistics for calculating probabilities such as normal, binomial, Poisson distribution, various test processes such as è'-, Z-, t-Tests and intervals
- Graphical displays of Cartesian, polar, parametric functions and inequalities
- Graphical analysis with trace, plot (stretch, text, tangents, normals, circle etc.), zoom functions and manual movement of the graphics window
- Graphical determining and resolving zeroes, maximum, minimum, points of intersection, points of inflection (curve discussion)
- Modifying graphics
- Generating value tables based on function terms that are entered
- Generating synoptical tables with derivative values based on function terms that are entered
- Recursive displays of numerical progressions: ordered number pairs, arithmetic and geometric numerical progressions, progression of differences, Fibonacci
- Selection of table types, the automatic difference, calculating the quotient and/or total of the following terms (simplifies the definition of a numerical progression)
- Graphical display of recurrences
- Calculating the partial total sequence
- Graphic display of circle, parabola, ellipse and hyperbola equations
- Preset forms of conic sections for the simple and rapid input of equations
- Graphic determination of focal points, vertices, guidelines, symmetrical axes or centre point, radius, asymptotes and numerical eccentricity
- three-dimensional graphical display of functions in the form of z = f (x,y)
- Selection of the visual angle for a view from the direction of 3 different axes
- Manually rotating the graphic by pen-touch
- Automatically rotating to the left, right, up or down
- Reading off the graphics coordinates using the trace function
- Drawing and analysing geometric figures: drawing points, straight lines, polygons, n-vertices, circles, ellipses, function curves, parallelograms, rectangles, deltoids, etc. , in order to process or move them in many different ways
- Measuring and changing information on the coordinates of a point, the length and the gradient of a straight line, the size of an angle etc.
- Construction tools for drawing perpendicular bisectors, normals, bisectors of an angle, centre points, points of intersection, tangents on a curve, and also for converting, rotating, mirroring, stretching or transforming figures
- Animation function for observing the changes in figures in conjunction with specific conditions
- Exchanging measured data with other applications, such as numerical / algebraic calculations (simple by means of drag&drop in the split screen)
- Solving equations numerically using Newtonian methods
- Determining the value of a given variable
- Transferring formula terms and equations from other applications (simple by means of drag&drop in the split screen)
- Creating screenshots for OHP presentations in the classroom
- Using desired screenshots to create a presentation using the hard-copy function
- Inserting empty pages (white screen)
- Using tools such as shift, delete, copy or insert pages, insert text, draw a line, an arrow, using the eraser
- choosing between playback in manual or automatic mode
- Inputting and processing programs using a program editor
- Using various program commands via pop-up selection or catalogue function
- Using graphics functions, conic section equations, 3D graphics functions, graphic and table functions (also for numerical progressions) as well as statistical graphics and calculations is possible
- Data can be exchanged with another ClassPad using the 3-pin cable that is supplied
- Data can be exchanged with the computer using the USB cable that is supplied
- Data can be transferred to the EA-200 data analysis equipment
- The display contents can be projected using the optional overhead set
- Calculation of interest and compound interest
- Amortisation
- Converting percentages <> effects Interest rate
- Maturity of an annuity
- Day/date calculations
- Investment evaluation
- Calculating costs / profit margins
- Configuring all settings
- Managing variables
- Managing files
- User language can be selected
- Contrast of the screen display
- Power consumption / automatic switch off
- Key format
- Choice of image for the final screen
- View of the application versions
- View of memory usage for the main memory, add-in applications, e-Activities and language
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