5 
CONTENTS
Quick Start
Before first use, it is recommended that you fully charge the battery for 6 hours (page 47)�
1
TURN ON
Press the Power button on the side of the control panel�
2
SELECT A SEARCH MODE
Select a Search Mode that suits your detecting location 
and desired target type�
See "Introduction to Search Modes" on page 9 for more 
information on how to choose the most suitable  
Search Mode�
3
NOISE CANCEL
Select Noise Cancel from the Settings Menu, then 
press   to initiate an Auto Noise Cancel� This will take 
approximately 5 seconds to complete�
4
GO DETECTING
Press   to return to the Detect Screen,  
and begin detecting!
If there is excessive ground noise after completing the Quick Start steps, perform Ground Balance (page 27)�  
If excessive noise is still being experienced, try reducing the Sensitivity level a little (page 18)�
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* EQUINOX 900 only