Things You'll Need
Instructions
Stand in any location and press the "B" button to activate your item finder. You will receive either a message that there are no items nearby or that there is an item hidden nearby. You are then automatically pointed in the direction of the item.
Press the "A" button while facing a spot to dig for an item. If the item is in that location, nothing will happen.
Move another step in the item's direction, and repeat the above step until you find the item.