WessThompson
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okay folks...I'm losing my mind here and need some help desperately.
Powered up the explorer...and all settings were zeroized. EVERYTHING set to zero...volume, threshold, tones, contrast, you name it. I can enter all of my settings and get the machine set how i want...and once this is done, it works just fine...like a normal explorer.
HOWEVER, when I hit the power button to shut it off...it says "Battery Flat...battery too low for reliable operation" and the screen freezes at that point, with the machine still on.
The only way to shut off the detector is to pull the battery out. When I do this, it shuts off. Upon sliding the battery pack back in...the machines immediately powers up...but as it does, just before (or after, can't recall) the version screen comes up...it says "reset required".
After that, the machines comes on, and once again...EVERYTHING is set at zero, and I have to go through the same process again as above.
Anyone ever seen this, or have ANY clue as to what I can do here!?! I have tried quite a few different battery packs, and the batteries all test fine.
I'm considering sending it to Minelab...apparently if I do this, I'll be going a long time without the detector...but I need to fix this thing. I have NO clue what the heck to expect for charges from Minelab either. Anyone ever sent their machine in!? and how was your experience??
This is TWO explorers now sitting on the shelf...both not working
Thanks
Wess
Powered up the explorer...and all settings were zeroized. EVERYTHING set to zero...volume, threshold, tones, contrast, you name it. I can enter all of my settings and get the machine set how i want...and once this is done, it works just fine...like a normal explorer.
HOWEVER, when I hit the power button to shut it off...it says "Battery Flat...battery too low for reliable operation" and the screen freezes at that point, with the machine still on.
The only way to shut off the detector is to pull the battery out. When I do this, it shuts off. Upon sliding the battery pack back in...the machines immediately powers up...but as it does, just before (or after, can't recall) the version screen comes up...it says "reset required".
After that, the machines comes on, and once again...EVERYTHING is set at zero, and I have to go through the same process again as above.
Anyone ever seen this, or have ANY clue as to what I can do here!?! I have tried quite a few different battery packs, and the batteries all test fine.
I'm considering sending it to Minelab...apparently if I do this, I'll be going a long time without the detector...but I need to fix this thing. I have NO clue what the heck to expect for charges from Minelab either. Anyone ever sent their machine in!? and how was your experience??
This is TWO explorers now sitting on the shelf...both not working
Thanks
Wess