It comes with a collection of applications that support self-study, like 3D Graph, Geometry, eActivity, Spreadsheet, etc.

A large 160x240 pixel LCD touch screen enables stylus-based operation.

Factorization of expressions, calculation of limit values of functions, and other operations can be performed while viewing the results on a large LCD screen.

In the United States the ClassPad series is banned from standardized tests including the SAT, the ACT, and the AP Calculus test,[2] due to its virtual QWERTY keyboard and stylus usage.

During 1996, CASIO worked on the CAS (Computer Algebra System) and studying Geometry.

The data transfer and emulator software later merged into one product called the ClassPad Manager.

OS 3.03 featured new probability distribution functions, an extended numeric solver and several user interface improvements.

OS 3.04 featured an updated spreadsheet application, stat function enhancements and several user interface improvements.

OS 3.05 featured new financial functions and an 'on data' option for quartile calculation.

OS 3.06 featured new imaginary calculation functions and an improved numeric solver.

Due to this, it is now included in the list of authorised models in American SAT and AP exams.

Casio/Saltire has released an SDK, allowing users to create their own add-ins, though no support is provided for this by Casio.