A week ago I got my CTX. I work full time so I was sooooo looking forward tov this weekend to get out with it but alas the FLU! Murphy's Law is killing me here in sunny San Diego! I am a technologically challenged 56 year ol gal but I am determined to "get" this machine. I have been detecting for several years on historical sites here with much success thanks to my trusty MXT Pro and AT Pro, oddly enough more specifically the Whites. I am a visual learner so panic set in when I couldn't seem to find a video that asists the beginner from right out of the box to digging. I downloaded the manuel but reading puts me to sleep. Bart suggested coin and Auto. In a moment of a first and only wind I threw out silver, gold, junk and clad on the front lawn to get a feel for this machine. If anyone has some good suggestions I would GREATLY appreciate them. I thank you very much in advance and look forward to being part of the CTX family!