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Chapter 2: General Information

Resetting the calculator

If you wish to clear all memories, variables, files and data, or if none of the keys (including j) will function, press the RESET switch located on the back of the calculator.

In rare cases, all the keys may cease to function if the calculator is subjected to strong electrical noise or heavy shock during use. Follow the instructions below to reset the calculator.

Caution:

•The RESET operation will erase all data stored in memory and restore the calculator's default setting.

1.Press the RESET switch located on the back of the calculator with the tip of a ball- point pen or similar object. Do not use an object with a breakable or sharp tip.

•A display appears asking you to confirm that you really want to reset the calculator.

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2.Press y.

•All memories, variables, files and data are cleared.

•The display goes back to the initial display in the NORMAL mode.

•The calculator will revert to the very first settings that were made when you started to use the calculator for the first time.

Or, to cancel the operation, press e.

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Note:

•When corruption of data occurs, the reset procedure may automati- cally be initiated upon pressing the RESET switch.

•Pressing @ P and 3 y can also clear all memories, variables, files and data as described above.

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