Use And Care; Troubleshooting Guide - Midland X-Tra Talk LXT480 Series Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM
No Power
Cannot Receive
Messages
Radio is not responding
to button presses
Display is dim
Charger not functioning - Contacts on the bottom of the radio may require

USE AND CARE

1. Use a soft damp cloth to clean the radio
2. Do not use alcohol or cleaning solutions to clean the radio.
3. Do not immerse the radio in water.
4. Dry the radio with dry lint-free cloth should it get wet.
5. Turn off the radio and remove the batteries during long-term
storage.
If you have a problem which you believe requires
service, please call first and speak with a service
technician. Many problems can be remedied over the
phone without returning the unit for service.
SOLUTION
- Check battery installation and/or replace batteries
- Confirm the radios have the same channel
settings.
- Make sure that you are within range of the other
transceivers.
- Buildings and other structures may interfere with
your communication.
- Make sure key lock is not on. See "Keypad Lock"
- Radio might need to be reset. Turn radio off then
on.
- Recharge or replace batteries.
cleaning.
- Ensure the outlet where the charger is plugged
into is functioning properly.
- Check that the battery pack is installed in the radio
properly.