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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you have problems, here are some suggestions that might help. If
none of these suggestions help, take your scanner to your local
RadioShack store for assistance.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Keys do not work or
display changes at
random.
Undetermined error. Reset the scanner (see
“Resetting the Scanner” on
Page 37).
Scanner is on but
will not scan.
•The SQUELCH
control is not cor-
rectly adjusted.
• Adjust SQUELCH
clockwise.
• Only one channel
or no channels are
programmed.
• Program more than
one channel.
Scanner is totally
inoperative.
No power. • Check the batteries,
or make sure the
scanner is plugged
into a working AC or
DC outlet.
• Recharge the re-
chargeable batteries
or replace the non-
rechargeable batter-
ies.
The optional AC or DC
power adapter is not
connected.
Be sure the adapter is fully
inserted into the DC 12V
jack.
The scanner’s dis-
play dims or the
scanner sounds a
tone every 15-30
seconds.
Batteries are not cor-
rectly installed.
Make sure the batteries’ +
and – terminals are proper-
ly aligned.
Batteries need to be
replaced.
Insert new batteries or re-
charge rechargeable bat-
teries.
Keypad does not
work.
The keylock function is
activated.
Press
KEYLOCK
until dis-
appears from the display to
turn off the keylock.
flashes on the dis-
play.
The batteries are weak. Recharge the rechargeable
batteries, or replace the
non-rechargeable batter-
ies.
K
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