I bought a graphing calculator 2 days ago, and I noticed that when I press the Y=/Stat Plot button, it lags and shows the little picture in the top right corner that indicates that it's "loading" something. Also, when I try to move the cursor up and down, it lags. I compared it to my friend's graphing calculator and pressing the Y=/Stat Plot button seems to load fast with no problem, and the cursor can travel up and down fast smoothly and quickly. Everything else seems to be working properly, but I can see where this will get annoying, not being able to enter functions/move around quickly, especially if I'm taking a test. I don't know if this makes any difference, but I bought a pink graphing calculator. I would exchange it, but the thing is, I already wrote my name in sharpie on the back of it. :\ Does anyone know if I'll still be able to exchange it, or what the problem may be and how I might fix it?
Additional info, added Monday September 3 2012, 11:03 pm: I cleared all the memory and reset all the settings and that didn't do anything. I also don't think there's an issue with the batteries because they came with the calculator and were brand new. I swapped the batteries with a different brand, and that didn't solve anything either. I also noticed that it slightly lags when turning it on.. Want to answer more questions in the Miscellaneous category? Maybe give some free advice about: Doesn't Fit Any Of These Categories? storageanddisposal answered Tuesday September 4 2012, 7:00 pm: Try to get the name rubbed off with rubbing alcohol, but remove the batteries first and don't turn it back on until it's completely dry. I'm not sure if you can return it if the name is on it, but if you can't get your name off, I would try anyway. It sounds like it could definitely be a big hindrance when taking tests. I wouldn't get the same model either. I would get the money back and look for a different one. [ storageanddisposal's advice column | Ask storageanddisposal A Question ]
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