Standard Procedure; Step 1 Switch On - Minelab F3 COMPACT Operation Manual

F3 COMPACT Operations Manual
4.2

Standard Procedure

Figure 13: F3 COMPACT controls
After unpacking the F3 COMPACT and preparing it for use as
described in chapter 2, complete the following THREE step standard
procedure.

4.2.1 STEP 1 Switch ON

a. Hold the coil at least 600 mm (24 ins) from the ground, and away
from any metallic objects. Ensure Sensitivity is set to Position 4
(default) and then turn the detector on by lifting and rotating the
On/Off knob clockwise.
Figure 14: Switching on the detector
The F3 COMPACT will emit a series of four or five rising tones over
12 seconds (internal diagnostic checks occurring). At the completion
of the Start-Up Tones a low volume Threshold Tone will remain
audible.
Ground Balance/
Audio Reset Button
On/Off
Knob
Sensitivity
Knob
60cm
(24 in)
Earset
Socket
22
12 seconds