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Screen goes dark when turned on. I can't lighten and no other keys work. Help!

  • kakima Apr 25, 2011

    What happens if you turn the calculator on, press then release the 2ND key, then press and hold the down-arrow key for five seconds or so?

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Having gone over a month without a response to my query, I assume my suggested display adjustment solved the problem.

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