Keypad; Getting Started Installing/Changing Batteries; Operation Time - RIDGID Scout Operator's Manual

Scout™ Sonde and Line Locator

Keypad

Volume Control Key
Sonde/Trace/Frequency
Mode Key
Figure 7
Volume Control Key — opens and closes the Sound Level menu
Sonde/Trace/Frequency Mode Key — switches active frequencies and functions.
Up Key — scrolls up through menu choices.
Select Key — selects the highlighted choice when a menu is open
Down Key — scrolls down through menu choices, hold down to force depth reading.
Menu Key — opens/closes the menu.
Power ON/OFF Key — turns the Scout ON or OFF.
Getting Started
Installing/Changing Batteries
To install batteries into the Scout turn the unit over to ac-
cess the battery compartment. Turn the knob on the
battery cover counter clockwise. Pull straight up on the
knob to remove the door. Insert the batteries as shown on
the inside decal and make sure they drop to full contact.
Fit the door into the case and turn the knob clockwise
while lightly pressing down to close. The battery cover
can be installed in either orientation.
Figure 8
Up Key
Menu Navigation
When the Scout is turned on it takes a few seconds to
check the batteries. Until then the battery level will
show as "empty".
WARNING
compartment. Debris in the battery compartment may
short the battery contacts, leading to rapid discharge of
the batteries, which could result in electrolyte leakage or
risk of fire.

Operation Time

Typical operation time for the Scout locator, when using
alkaline cells, ranges from about 12 to 24 hours de-
pending on factors such as sound volume, and how often
the backlight is on. Other factors that affect the operation
time will include chemistry of the battery (many of the new
high performance batteries, such as the "Duracell
ULTRA" do last 10%-20% longer than conventional al-
kaline cells under high demand applications). Operation
at low temperatures will also reduce battery life.
To preserve battery life the Scout will automatically
shut down after 1 hour of no key presses. Simply turn
the unit on to resume use.
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Select Key
Audio Tone Reset/Menu Item Select
Menu Key
Power ON/OFF Key
Down Key
Menu Navigation/Forced Depth
Do not allow debris to fall into battery
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