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If the calculator does not turn on 
If the HP 39gs does not turn on follow the steps below 
until the calculator turns on. You may find that the 
calculator turns on before you have completed the 
procedure. If the calculator still does not turn on, please 
contact Customer Support for further information.
1. Press and hold the   key for 10 seconds.
2. Press and hold the   key and the third menu key 
simultaneously. Release the third menu key, then 
release the   key.
3. Press and hold the   key, the first menu key, and 
the sixth menu key simultaneously. Release the sixth 
menu key, then release the first menu key, and then 
release the   key.
4. Locate the small hole in the back of the calculator. 
Insert the end of a straightened metal paper clip into 
the hole as far as it will go. Hold it there for 1 
second, then remove it. Press the   key.
5. Remove the batteries (see “Batteries” on page R-4), 
press and hold the   key for 10 seconds, and 
then put the batteries back in. Press the   key.
Operating details
Operating temperature: 0° to 45°C (32° to 113°F).
Storage temperature: –20° to 65°C (– 4° to 149°F).
Operating and storage humidity: 90% relative 
humidity at 40°C (104°F) maximum. Avoid getting the 
calculator wet.
Battery operates at 6.0V dc, 80mA maximum.
Batteries
The calculator uses 4 AAA(LR03) batteries as main power 
and a CR2032 lithium battery for memory backup.
Before using the calculator, please install the batteries 
according to the following procedure.
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