First type add (+), take away (-), times (*), or divide (/). Next type the first number, and next type the second number and there is the answer! E.g. 1. Type * 2. Type 5 3. Type 2 4. You should get the answer 10. JUST AN EXAMPLE! Note: MR. SmartyNano not always says the correct answer, that's why there is an equals thing on the calculator :)