Radio Shack 20-501 User Manual
Beyond the Basics
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If you stored at least two frequencies, make sure the
AC adapter’s or DC adapter’s barrel plug is fully
inserted into the scanner’s 6V 300 mA jack. See
“using AC power” on Page 10 for more information.
AC adapter’s or DC adapter’s barrel plug is fully
inserted into the scanner’s 6V 300 mA jack. See
“using AC power” on Page 10 for more information.
Q: The scanner’s display is dim and hard to see. The
scanner also beeps once every 15 to 30 seconds.
What’s wrong?
scanner also beeps once every 15 to 30 seconds.
What’s wrong?
A: The scanner might not be receiving enough
power or the batteries might not be correctly
installed. Make sure the batteries are installed cor-
rectly and are good (if you installed alkaline batter-
ies) or fully charged (if you installed rechargeable
batteries). See “powering your scanner” on Page 5
for more information.
power or the batteries might not be correctly
installed. Make sure the batteries are installed cor-
rectly and are good (if you installed alkaline batter-
ies) or fully charged (if you installed rechargeable
batteries). See “powering your scanner” on Page 5
for more information.
Q: Nothing happens when I press the scanner’s
keys. How do I get the keys to work?
keys. How do I get the keys to work?
A: The scanner’s keylock might be turned on. To
turn off keylock, press FUNC and KEYLOCK until
turn off keylock, press FUNC and KEYLOCK until
disappears. See “using keylock” on Page 50 for
more information.
more information.