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e.  Unlock the  Battery Pack Lid  by  twisting  the  Battery Lock Lever 
counter clockwise one-quarter turn.  Once unlocked, pull the lid 
away  from  the  Battery  Pack  (the  lid  will  stay  attached  to  the 
Battery Pack by a tether – Figure 5). 
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Battery
Map
Battery
Pack
Battery
Pack Lid
Battery
Lock
Lever
Figure 5: Removing the Battery Pack Lid 
f.  Using the battery maps, located on the side of the Battery Pack 
and  on  the  inside  of  the  Battery  Pack  Lid, insert  four  D  cell 
batteries.   Replace the Battery  Pack  Lid  and  rotate the  Battery 
Lock  Lever  clockwise  one-quarter  turn.    If  the  batteries  are 
inserted incorrectly, the F3 will fail to function when switched on. 
NOTE 
The F3 requires 4 D cell batteries for operation. Use only high 
quality  alkaline  (LR20)  or  rechargeable  batteries.  Minelab 
recommends that only rechargeable batteries with a capacity of 
4000 mAH or greater be used with the F3. Rechargeable batteries 
have specific charge/discharge maintenance requirements, which 
should  be strictly followed to  ensure  maximum battery  life.  Only 
NiCad and NiMh type D cell rechargeable batteries are suitable for 
use with the F3. 










