MHB

Yea.  But the the original question is:  Does anyone know how to reset the password?

I bought a V3i used (great deal), but the original owner never wrote down the password when he entered is registration information.  Everything works fine, but I would like to enter my information.

@GeotechInstructions for creating new programs are in the user manual.  It's not really top secret.

@cathexisI don't have a store/service.  I am an end user.  I have contacted Garrett who directed me to Centreville Electronics to get answers and support for the V3i.  Centreville Electronics "had" the database with the information I am looking for.  However, the database isn't working.  They have a programmer trying to find a solution.  I figured I'd post here to see if someone out there has the answer.

If you can't tell me directly, contact Centreville Electronics.  According to Garrett metal detectors (who now owns the rights to White's), Centreville Electronics is handling White's parts, repair, etc.

Send the information to:  centrevilleelectronicsnw@gmail.com Attention Todd Marshall.

20 hours ago, locator said:

Hello MHB.

When White's Oregon was still active they run a forum and that was a question I remember. Steve Howard, one of the leading heads and a very helpful person, said that both serials are needed to generate the code at the plant. One is the printed serial at the compartment-door, and the other is the one stored digital in the memory of the detector which wil be shown on the screen. Hopefully Carl (Geotech) can jump in, bringing some light into this.

- But all this has nothing to do with the detectors performance. You may use it to your likes with full power.

Happy Hunting.

Thanks.

On 2/23/2017 at 11:45 AM, tboykin said:

I have been instructed by the engineers to shut my trap. So instead I would suggest finding a copy of the "Advanced User Manual" written by some very smart people. A quick google search should help you find it.

I am tryin to find out how to reset the password when its been forgotten (it is still set at the default password that appeared during the initial registration).  The White's factory has gone out of business.  I have been in touch with Garrett's and the White's authorized repair centers.  They are currently researching it for me.   In one of the interim responses I received from on repair center, they indicated that it was based on the serial number, but they haven't come up with a definitive answer yet.  It sounds like you have some "inside" information about the White's Spectrum V3i.  Can you help me out?