The Exam Mode puts some limits on calculator functions, which allows it to be used when taking an exam or test. Enter the Exam Mode only when actually taking an exam or test.

Entering the Exam Mode affects calculator operation as described below.

Some of the apps and functions are disabled. For details, see [Exam Mode Help] > [Apps & Functions] on the Exam Mode Manager menu.

The calculator will back up user data (main memory) when you enter the Exam Mode. Backed-up data will be restored when you exit the Exam Mode. Data you created while in the Exam Mode is deleted when you exit the mode.

Only the settings below are saved before entering the Exam Mode.
Angle, Complex Mode, Display, Fraction Result, ‎$\sqrt{ }\pi$‎ Result, ‎Key, Show Option Numbers, FORMAT Key, pinned input history, Q1Q3 Type, Language, Battery Settings
However, some are forced to change as shown below while in the Exam Mode.

Both of the above items are restored to their previous settings when you exit the Exam Mode.

1. h > Exam Mode

This displays the Exam Mode Manager menu.

2. Highlight [Enter Exam Mode] and then press O.

This displays the “Enter Exam Mode?‎” dialog on the calculator.

3. Press O.

After displaying the message Entering Exam Mode.‎ for about three seconds, the calculator enters the Exam Mode and displays the Exam Mode Manager menu.

Entering the Exam Mode causes the entire display screen to be surrounded by a green boundary. A flashing display icon () will also appear on the display. The flash rate of the icon slows down about 15 minutes after entering the Exam Mode.

In the Exam Mode, the Auto Power Off trigger setting is fixed at approximately 60 minutes.

Selecting [Elapsed Time] on the Exam Mode Manager menu causes the dialog box shown below to appear. The dialog box shows the elapsed time in the Exam Mode.

The table below shows how certain operations affect the Exam Mode.

You can re-enter the Exam Mode even if you are currently in the Exam Mode. Doing so discards any data you input and settings you configured while currently in the Exam Mode and returns them to what they were when you first entered the Exam Mode.^*

1. While in the Exam Mode, highlight [Re-Enter Exam Mode] and then press O.

This displays the “Re-Enter Exam Mode‎?‎” dialog on the calculator.

2. Press O.

After the message “Re-Entering Exam Mode.‎” is displayed for about three seconds, the calculator automatically restarts and re-enters the Exam Mode.

There are three ways to exit the Exam Mode.

1. Use a USB cable^*1 to connect the calculator that is in the Exam Mode to a computer.

This displays the “Select Connection Mode” dialog on the calculator.

2. Highlight [USB Flash / Unlock Exam Mode] and then press O.

The message “Preparing USB” will appear on the calculator screen. Stand by and do not perform any operation on the calculator.

The screen shown to the right appears when a connection is established between the calculator and the computer.



3. On the computer, open the calculator drive.

4. On the computer, copy or delete any file that is on the calculator drive.

5. On the computer, terminate the connection between the calculator and computer.

Terminating a connection automatically causes the calculator to restart. This causes the calculator to exit the Exam Mode and return to the state it was in before the Exam Mode was entered.

Approximately 12 hours after entering the Exam Mode, turning on the calculator will cause it to exit the Exam Mode automatically.

1. On the calculator that is in the Exam Mode (Calculator A), display the Exam Mode Manager menu.

2. Use a 2.5mm plug cable^*2 to connect Calculator A to another calculator that is not in the Exam Mode (Calculator B).

3. On Calculator A, highlight [Unlocked Exam Mode] and then press O.

4. On Calculator B, select h > Exam Mode, highlight [Unlock Exam Mode] and then press O.

When the “Complete!‎” message appears on Calculator B, Calculator A automatically restarts. Calculator A exits the Exam Mode and the data on Calculator A returns to the state it was in before the Exam Mode was entered.