Fisher F44

OWNER’S MANUAL
Uses two AA ALKALINE batteries only.
Do not use “Heavy Duty” batteries.
Do not use ordinary Zinc Carbon batteries.
Not for Underwater Use
DO NOT SUBMERGE

Fisher F44 Specifications

General

Operating Frequency	7.69 kHz
Weight	2.3 lbs (1.04 kg)
Adjustable Sensitivity	Yes
Pinpoint Mode	Yes
Battery Life	25-30 hours
Warranty	5 years
Search Modes	Jewelry, Coin, Custom
Display	LCD
Audio Tones	4
Batteries	2 x AA
Ground Balance	Automatic
Search Coil	11" waterproof coil
Discrimination	Adjustable
Target ID	0-99 numeric target ID
Discrimination Patterns	Custom
Water Resistance	No (control box only, coil is waterproof)

Summary

Terminology

Relic Identification

An object of interest due to its age or past association.

Iron and Ferrous Metals

Common, low-grade metal, often undesirable in metal detecting.

Discrimination Feature

Detector emits different tones for different metals, ignoring trash.

Pinpointing Buried Objects

Process of finding the exact location of a buried object.

Ground Cancelation

Detector ignores signals from ground minerals, detecting only metal.

Contents of Box

Assembly Instructions

Battery Installation and Management

Battery Tube Removal and Installation

Step-by-step instructions for removing and installing the battery tube.

Battery Life and Indicators

Expected battery life, factors affecting it, and indicator explanations.

Battery Disposal and Recycling

Guidelines for disposing of and recycling batteries.

Quick-Start Demonstration

Required Supplies

List of items required for the quick-start demonstration.

Detector Positioning

Instructions for positioning the detector for the demonstration.

Demonstrating Features

Guides for demonstrating discrimination, notch, depth, and pinpoint.

Basics of Metal Detecting

Understanding Ground Minerals

How ground minerals affect detection and the detector's response.

Identifying and Ignoring Trash

Ignoring unwanted metal objects like foil and nails.

Identifying Buried Objects

Using conductivity graphic symbols and Target-ID numbers.

Estimating Size and Depth

Using the 6-segment graphic for object size and distance.

Using the Detector

Sweep Method Technique

Proper technique for sweeping the searchcoil over the ground.

11 Waterproof Searchcoil

Information about the detector's waterproof searchcoil.

Operation and Controls

Control Panel Overview

Overview of the detector's control panel and button functions.

Volume and Sensitivity Settings

Adjusting speaker volume and detector sensitivity.

Notch and Ground Adjustments

Configuring notch discrimination and ground settings.

Backlight and Mode Selection

Controlling display backlight and switching search modes.

Pinpoint and Ground Grab Functions

Using Pinpoint and Ground Grab for target location and calibration.

Understanding the Display

Target Category Icons and Numbers

Icons and two-digit numbers representing target conductivity.

Depth Indicator and Overload Warning

Graphic depth indicator and overload warning display.

Menu Options

Volume and Sensitivity Adjustments

Adjusting speaker volume and detector sensitivity.

Notch and Ground Settings

Configuring notch discrimination and ground settings.

Backlight Control

Adjusting the display backlight brightness.

Operating Modes and Pinpoint

Description of Operating Modes

Details on Jewelry, Coin, Artifact, and Custom modes.

Factory Reset Procedure

Procedure to reset the detector to default factory settings.

Pinpoint Functionality

How to activate and use the Pinpoint function.

Pinpoint Techniques

Step-by-step instructions and methods for pinpointing targets.

Target Identification

Target-ID System

How the detector senses metal and displays Target-ID.

Target Indicators and Tones

Icons, tones, and conductivity bar for target identification.

Target-ID Coin Reference

Table of known Target-IDs for various reference coins.

Custom Mode Programmable Tones

How to program custom audio tones for target categories.

Depth and Target Display Interpretation

Reading the Display

Interpreting the display for probable identification and depth.

Target-ID Group Ranges

Explanation of Target-ID ranges for different metal types.

Target Display Cautions

Warning that target indications are visual references and not always absolute.

Ground Cancelation

What is Ground Cancelation?

Explanation of ground cancelation and its necessity.

Ground Grab Operation

How to set the detector's ground setting using Ground Grab.

Ground Balance Error Indicator

Indicators showing when rebalancing is needed due to ground changes.

Manual Ground Adjustment

How to manually adjust the detector's Ground setting.

Fe3 O4 Bar Graph

Bar graph indicating ground mineralization (magnetite content).

Headphone Jack Information

Characteristics and Limitations

Waterproof Searchcoil

Searchcoil is waterproof and submersible; control housing is weatherproof.

Buried Utility Lines

Detector not designed for locating buried pipes or cables.

Severe Soil Conditions

Limitations in severe soils, wet sand, and highly mineralized areas.

Target-ID Factors

Factors affecting Target-ID accuracy like soil, distance, and proximity.

Sensitivity and EMI

Reducing sensitivity to mitigate EMI from electronic devices.

Notes

Troubleshooting Guide

Erratic Signals or Low Sensitivity

Troubleshooting for erratic signals or low sensitivity.

Low Speaker Volume

Troubleshooting for low speaker volume.

Display Lock or Multiple Tones

Troubleshooting for display lock issues or multiple tones.

No Power or No Sounds

Troubleshooting for no power or no sounds from the detector.

Treasure Hunters Code of Ethics

5-Year Limited Warranty

Warranty Registration

Instructions for registering the warranty online.

International Customer Notice

Warranty information for international customers.

Available Accessories

Carry Bags and Pouches

Details of the padded carry bag and camo pouch accessories.

Audio and Digging Tools

Stereo headphones, sand scoop, and Lesche digging knife.

Apparel

Information about the Fisher baseball cap and T-shirt.

Search Coils and Covers

List of replacement search coils and protective coil covers.

Rain Covers

Neoprene protective covers for the detector.

Gold Prospecting Kits

Details and items included in Gold Prospecting Kits.