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4 Locating objects
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Locating objects
4.1
Handling the magnetometer during location
Note the following points to ensure that the locating process is
successful:
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Reduce the impact of sources of interference as much as pos-
sible. Information about sources of interference can be found
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Hold the magnetometer above the surface as upright as pos-
sible
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Hold the magnetometer away from your body.
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Hold the magnetometer steady. Do not swing the magnetom-
eter back and forth.
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Start the locating procedure with low sensitivity. Then adjust
the sensitivity to suit the locating conditions.
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Usually: earth’s surface
