Garrtt Axiom 101 How To Guide

Press and release the ON/OFF Power button to power on the Garrett Axiom.

Hold down the Power button for five seconds until you hear a double-beep. This resets the Garrett Axiom to its original factory settings.

Ensure the battery is charged. If not, connect it to the charger and check if the battery icon blinks, indicating charging is in progress.

Use the SENSITIVITY Plus/Minus buttons to increase or decrease the Sensitivity setting on the Garrett Axiom. The default setting is 4.

Ground balancing eliminates or reduces ground response to enhance detection accuracy on the Garrett Axiom. Press and hold the GND BAL button while bouncing the coil above the ground until the response disappears or becomes minimal.

Use the USB-C charging cable connected to a power source. Charging the Garrett Axiom takes 7 to 8 hours from a 3-amp USB wall charger.

Yes, the Garrett Axiom's searchcoil and stem are waterproof, and its control box is rainproof, suitable for use in wet conditions.

To pair new headphones with the Garrett Axiom, switch them on, hold them within 2 feet of the Axiom, power on the Axiom, press the MENU button until the wireless icon is highlighted, then press the (+) button to pair.

Ensure the coil connector is secure and the coil cable is snugly wound around the stem of the Garrett Axiom. You might need to perform a factory reset or check for electrical interference.

Press the MENU button until FREQ SCAN is selected, then press the MENU plus (+) button to start the process on the Garrett Axiom. It helps eliminate electrical interference.

The Garrett Axiom comes with a stem assembly with a mounted control box, warranty card, upper and lower stem, searchcoil with coil cover, USB-C charging cable, quick-start guide, MS-3 wireless headphones, and more.

The battery level indicator on the Garrett Axiom's LCD display shows the status of the battery life. Recharge the battery when one segment remains.

Lower the searchcoil of the Garrett Axiom to about half an inch above the ground and scan left and right at approximately 3 feet per second. The coil must be in motion for target detection.

Use the VOLUME Plus/Minus buttons to increase or decrease the detector volume on the Garrett Axiom. The volume is adjustable between 0 and 25.

Visit garrett.com to register and access software updates for the Garrett Axiom. Connect the Axiom to a PC or Mac using the USB charging cable and follow the instructions on the website to update.

After a factory reset, the Garrett Axiom settings include Sensitivity at 4, Volume at 25, Threshold at 15, Mode to Fine, and other defaults.

Press the MENU button until MODE is selected, then use the Plus (+) or Minus (-) button to select from Fine, Normal, Large, or Salt modes on the Garrett Axiom.

Yes, the Garrett Axiom is capable of detecting small, low-conductivity targets such as fine gold, especially in Fine Mode.

Use a coil cover to protect the searchcoil of the Garrett Axiom from wear and tear, especially in rocky areas.

Iron Check helps identify iron targets on the Garrett Axiom. Press and hold the IRON CHECK button, then sweep back and forth past the target. Iron will produce a low-tone buzz.

Use the hex wrench to remove screws within the arm cuff of the Garrett Axiom. The cuff can be moved for comfort and resecured with the screws.

During the ground balancing procedure on the Garrett Axiom, the ground response should either disappear or become minimal. The LCD displays dual Ground Balance values that stabilize when properly balanced.

Threshold adjusts the background audio hum added to target responses on the Garrett Axiom. It helps distinguish faint target signals.

Perform a Frequency Scan to reduce electrical interference on the Garrett Axiom and adjust the Sensitivity setting as needed for stable operation in urban areas.

The Garrett Axiom offers two audio types: Audio 00 (PWM audio) and Audio 01 (VCO audio), allowing users to select based on their preference.

The upper bargraph on the Garrett Axiom's LCD shows signal strength and polarity, with high-tone targets creating a response to the right of center, and low-tone targets to the left.

Adjust the coil’s bolt on the Garrett Axiom so the coil’s angle remains stable during scanning but can be easily adjusted by pressing against the ground.

The internal Lithium-Ion battery of the Garrett Axiom provides up to 16 hours of typical use, depending on settings.

The wireless icon on the Garrett Axiom's LCD indicates the status. A solid icon means the detector is paired with an operating Z-Lynk receiver.

Use the Frequency Scan feature on the Garrett Axiom to find the quietest operating frequency and adjust the Sensitivity setting if necessary.

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