Field Guide

Assembly Instructions

Unfolding / Dépliage / Desempaquete el detector / Abra o detector

1. Step 1: Detaching the search coil from the main body of the detector.
2. Step 2: Connecting the search coil cable to the control box.
3. Step 3: Attaching the search coil to the lower shaft.
4. Step 4: Inserting the assembled shaft into the main control unit.
5. Step 5: Adjusting the shaft angle to approximately 90 degrees.
6. Step 6: Adjusting the overall length of the shaft.
7. Step 7-9: Assembling the control box onto the upper shaft and securing it.
8. Step 10: Attaching the adjustable armrest to the upper shaft.
9. Step 11: The fully assembled Minelab F3Ci Mine Detector.

Disassembly Instructions

Pack Up / Repliage / Empaquete el detector / Feche o detector

To pack up the detector, reverse the assembly steps. One illustration shows a hand pushing down on a component with a red cross symbol [❌], indicating that force should not be applied in this manner. Another illustration shows a hand pulling up a component with a green checkmark symbol [✔️], demonstrating the correct method for detachment.

Operation Modes

Detection Mode

English: Detection Mode
French: Module de Détection
Spanish: Modo de Detección
Portuguese: Módulo de Detecção

Associated indicators and functions include: Ground [?], Bullet [•], Magnifying Glass [?], Musical Note [?].

Interrogation Mode

English: Interrogation Mode
French: Module d'interrogation
Spanish: Modo de Duda
Portuguese: Módulo de Interrogação/Dúvida

Associated indicators and functions include: Ground [?], Bullet [•], Magnifying Glass [?], Musical Note [?].

Pinpoint Mode

English: Pinpoint Mode
French: Module de Précision
Spanish: Modo de Precisión
Portuguese: Módulo de Precisão

Associated indicators and functions include: Ground [?], Bullet [•], Magnifying Glass [?], Musical Note [?]. This mode is used for precisely locating detected targets, often indicated by a crosshair symbol [?] over the target.

General Operation and Indicators

During operation, the detector's search coil is typically held approximately 60 cm (24 inches) above the ground.

For detailed target identification, the coil is lowered to 15 cm (6 inches) above the ground, with a timed sequence indicated as 7 seconds [⏳ 7s].

The detector provides feedback on target signals. A valid detection is indicated by a green checkmark [✔️], while an invalid or false signal is shown with a red cross [❌].

When operating near potential interference sources like power lines, the detector's performance may be affected. The device features a button with a percentage symbol [? %], possibly for sensitivity adjustment, and a timed sequence of 20 seconds [⏳ 20s] may be relevant for certain operations.

Indicator symbols observed include: rows of red indicator lights, a yellow indicator light, directional arrows (left/right) with a crossed-out circle [?], and representations of wavy lines (potentially signal strength or interference) paired with a lightning bolt symbol [⚡] and similar directional/prohibition indicators.