Align the fixed scale and the sliding scale
Identify the scales needed for the calculation
Set the cursor to the first number
Move the slide so the second number aligns with the cursor
Read the result on the appropriate scale
Use the C and D scales for multiplication and division
Use the A and B scales for squares and square roots
Use the K scale for cubes and cube roots
Use the L scale for logarithms
Use the trigonometric scales for sine, cosine, and tangent
Estimate the decimal point separately
Check the result for reasonableness
Practice with simple calculations first