Clearing Memory - HP -32S Owner's Manual

To reset the calculator, hold down the [c] key and press |LN|. If you
are unable to reset the calculator, try installing fresh batteries. If the
calculator cannot be reset, or if it still fails to operate properly, you
should attempt to clear memory using the special procedure described
in the next section.
The calculator can reset itself if it is dropped or if power is
interrupted.
Clearing Memory
The usual way to clear user memory is to press [j)| clear | {ALL} .
However, there is also a more powerful clearing procedure that resets
additional information and is useful if the keyboard is not functioning
properly.
If the calculator fails to respond to keystrokes, and you are unable to
restore operation by resetting it or changing the batteries, try the fol
lowing procedure. These keystrokes clear all of memory, reset the
calculator, and restore all formats and modes to their original, default
settings (shown below).
1. Press and hold down the [c] key.
2. Press and hold down 17*1.
3. Press is+l. (You will be pressing three keys simultaneously).
When you release all three keys, the display shows
MEMORY CLEAR if the operation is successful.
B: User Memory and the Stack 255