For ease of viewing the dial, there is a fold down foot at the rear of the case.
The electrodes must be plugged in. Push the SET button and release.
The electrodes must be plugged in. Push the SET button and hold down until the LED turns off.
Unplug the electrodes. The instrument also automatically turns off when not used for more than 30 minutes.
In Automatic mode, the needle will always be SET when it reaches the edge of the dial. There is a short delay at the right hand end in case the needle drifts back onto the dial again. The needle can also be SET by pressing the SET button.
In manual mode the needle can only be SET using the pushbutton.
The LED (light emitting diode) in the middle of the dial is illuminated whenever there is a needle SET occuring. It avoids any confusion about what is causing the needle to move.
Sensitivity is adjusted using the rotary knob and ranges from 1 to 40.
The LCD (liquid crystal display) normally shows the base resistance value which ranges from 0.9 to 6.5. The displayed value updates after a needle SET. However, when the sensitivity knob is moved the display changes to show the sensitivity setting. It reverts back after the next needle SET.
A battery charge check is performed when the mindwalker is turned on.
If the batteries are low, the symbol 'Lo' will appear on the LCD and remain until the SET button is pressed again. It is likely that there are a good few hours of battery life left, but the batteries should be changed as soon as possible. Use a small coin to release the cap and insert the new batteries with the positive (bump) facing towards the cap. Use only alkaline AA size batteries. Battery life is estimated at more than 500 hours.
The needle is very fast and 'tight'. It reflects exactly what is happening on the electrodes. For those who have not used a modern device like this before it may seem strange in comparison with older instruments. It is however much more accurate and easier to use.
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