Quick Start - Minelab MDS-10 Operation Manual

Quick Start

Follow the Quick Start procedure to make the MDS‑10 ready for operation.
Begin with an assembled detector
(See MDS‑10 Unfolding Procedure on page 12.)
Note: All detector modes and settings are saved
after the detector is powered Off, including after
removal/replacement of the battery.
When the detector is powered On again, all
modes and settings will return to their last‑used
state.
Tip: Beginning a detecting
operation with a fully charged
battery is recommended.
See Charging the Lithium‑ion Battery on
page 54.
1� Turn On
Long‑press the Setup button.
Wait for the first MD Target Indicator LED
to stop flashing.
2� MD Ground Balance
Carry out the Ground Balance Procedure (page 32).
25–50mm (1–2")
20 | Getting Started
Long-press
Short-press
Factory Reset
Factory Reset will return all detector settings
and modes to factory preset values.
1. Turn the detector Off.
2. Press and hold the Setup (power) button
for approximately 5 seconds;
3. After the first start‑up tone, there will be
a short high‑pitched confirmation tone,
and all settings and modes will return to
factory preset values.
4. Release the Setup (power) button.
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