Radio Shack 20-423 Troubleshooting, RESETTING/INITIALIZING the Scanner, Resetting the Scanner

ˆTroubleshooting

If your scanner stops operating properly, these suggestions might help you eliminate the problem. If the scanner still does not operate properly, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

PROBLEM	SUGGESTION
Scanner is on, but will not scan.	Be sure SQUELCH is adjusted properly. See “Turning On the
	Scanner/Setting Volume and Squelch” on Page 14.
	Be sure MAN is not displayed. If it is, press SCAN.
Scanner receives stations poorly or	Check the antenna (indoor or outdoor).
not at all.
	Signals may be blocked from being received by the scanner due
	to metal frames or material in the building. Change
	the scanner’s location and try again.
The scanner’s keys do not work, or	The scanner might be locked. Reset the scanner. If that does
the display shows random segments.	not work, reinitialize the scanner. See “Resetting/Initializing the
	Scanner.”
Scanner does not work at all.	Check that the power supply (AC adapter/AC outlet) is working.
	The scanner might be locked. Reset the scanner. If that does
	not work, reinitialize the scanner. See “Resetting/Initializing the
	Scanner.”
Scanner locks on frequencies that	Be sure SQUELCH is adjusted properly.
have an unclear transmission.
	Be sure birdie frequencies are not programmed, or listen to
	birdie frequencies manually. See “Birdie Frequencies” on
	Page 22.

RESETTING/INITIALIZING THE SCANNER

If the scanner's display locks up or does not work properly after you connect a power source, you might need to reset or initialize the scanner.

Important: If you have problems, first try to reset the scanner. If that does not work, you can initialize the scanner; however, this clears all information stored in your scanner's memory.

2.Insert a pointed object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the reset opening on the back of the scanner (as shown) and gently press then release the reset button inside the opening. If the scanner still does not work properly, you might need to initialize the scanner.

Resetting the Scanner

1.Turn off the scanner, then turn it on again.

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