Detection Modes
The Axiom has four Search Mode options: Fine, Normal, Large and Salt.
Each Search Mode is optimized for specific types of detecting, as detailed below.
The Factory Default mode is Fine.
Press MENU button until MODE is selected, then use the Menu Plus (+) or (-) button to select the desired mode.
Press Operate to exit the MENU or press MENU to proceed to next menu item.
FINE Mode
Provides the maximum possible detection on small, low-conductivity targets (such as fine gold and specimen gold) while also providing the best detection of most medium and large targets. Because of its increased sensitivity to small/fine targets, FINE Mode can be more susceptible to ground minerals, hot rocks or saltwater.
FINE is typically the preferred mode for most conditions.
NORMAL Mode
Provides very good detection on all size targets.
NORMAL will be less reactive in highly mineralized soil
but will have reduced detection of very small targets.
LARGE Mode
Maintains strong detection of large targets while
reducing small and medium targets. Most important,
this mode reduces susceptibility to highly mineralized
ground and hot rocks.
SALT Mode
Designed for use in mineralized areas with wet salt
content, primarily for wet saltwater beaches. SALT
Mode may also be useful for dry inland salt lakes and
goldfields with high salt concentration, depending on
moisture content. But it is recommended to first try the
other modes for these inland conditions.
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