Globalstar GSP-1700 User Manual V1 - Manual (Page 110)

Troubleshooting
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Battery draining quickly ■ Check that your antenna is pointing
straight up and has a clear view of the
sky to conserve battery life.
■ Set the backlight option to “off” (see
Backlight, page 64).
■ Replace the battery if it is several
years old.
■ Check the battery temperature. If
temperatures are too warm or too cold,
battery life is decreased.
■ Disable the Ring While Stowed
feature.
Making calls ■ Rotate and fully extend the antenna.
■ Ensure that the antenna has a clear
view of the sky.
■ Check the signal strength indicator.
■ If “Calling is Restricted” displays,
check the Restrict Phone setting
under the Security menu (see
Restricting the phone, page 55).
■ Remove all service providers from the
Prohibited List (see Erasing a
Provider from the Prohibited List,
page 83).
Problem Solution
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