Garrett Metal Detectors Metal Detectors GTAx 550 User Manual
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5. BATT (Battery) - Battery condition is reported
continuously by the horizontal row of squares on
the lower right of the GTA display. Four are visible
when fully charged batteries are being used. When
only one square remains, battery life is two hours
or less. Although it is not necessary to change
batteries until this warning flashes, you should
always have spares so that you will be ready. When
using rechargeable batteries, only three squares will
generally be illuminated with fully charged batteries.
However, when only one square is visible, battery
life has diminished to two hours or less.
6. Hip Mount - Hip mount adaptability is built into
the 550. Since no extension cable cord is required,
you never have to worry about winding it around the
detector's stem or carrying it with you.
When you slip off the hip mount battery pack and
attach it to your belt with the built-in clip, you reduce
the weight of your detector by almost a pound. The
cable cord is conveniently coiled to prevent tangling.
When you use this hip mount feature the detector