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.
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| Keys do not work or | Undetermined error. | Reset the scanner (see | ||||||
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| Scanner is on but | • | The SQUELCH | • | Adjust SQUELCH | ||||
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| No power. | • | Check the batteries, | ||||
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| scanner is plugged | |||
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| Scanner is totally |
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| The optional AC or DC | Be sure the adapter is fully | |||||
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| power adapter is not | inserted into the DC 12V | |||||
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| The scanner’s dis- | Batteries are not cor- | Make sure the batteries’ + | ||||||
| rectly installed. | and – terminals are proper- | |||||||
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Batteries need to be | Insert new batteries or re- | ||||||||
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| Keypad does not | The keylock function is | Press KEYLOCK until |
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| flashes on the dis- | The batteries are weak. | Recharge the rechargeable | |||||
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