Casio BASIC

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Casio BASIC (or BasicLike in some models) is a programming language used in the Casio calculators, such as the ClassPad, PRIZM Series, fx-9750G series, fx-9860G Series, fx-5800P, Algebra FX and CFX graphing calculators. Casio BASIC is not the same as the more or less standard BASIC, which incorporated from the beginning of the ’80s, the so-called "Pocket computers" or "Pocket PC" from Casio, among which the FX series can be found. -702P, Series 100 (PB-100), Series 700 (PB-100), and many others. The version of BASIC of these machines is called Casio POCKETPC BASIC. The language is a linear structured, BASIC-based programming language. It was devised to allow users to program in commonly performed calculations, such as the Pythagorean theorem and complex trigonometric calculations. Output from the program can be in the form of scrolling or located text, graphs, or by writing data to lists and matrices in the calculator memory. Casio also makes label printers which can be used with rolls of paper for the Casio BASIC calculators. Programs, variables, data, and other items can be exchanged from one calculator to another (via SB-62 cable) and to and from a computer (via USB cable). All new models of Casio graphing calculators have both ports and include both cables.…

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