iOptron 8405 instruction manual Telescope Assembly, #10

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2. Telescope Assembly

Step 1. Preparing the Tripod

Unlock the tripod leg locks (#10).

Extend tripod legs.

Lock the leg locks afterwards.

 

#10

 

 

 

 

 

Step 1a.

 

 

 

Pull tripod legs apart to a fully opened position.

 

 

Tighten the center tripod lock knob (#9) to a firm feel to secure

 

#9

the tripod legs.

 

Caution: Make sure you loosen this lock knob before

 

 

 

 

collapsing the tripod to store away.

 

 

Threaded

Step 2. Attaching the Mount

 

Position center of the mount base to the threaded bolt of height

bolt #13

 

 

extender (#13) on tripod.

 

 

 

 

Turn the mount until it is securely fastened to the tripod.

 

 

Use height adjustment handle (#8) to adjust the height of the

Height lock

Height adjust.

mount if needed. (Caution: Do not extend beyond 6 inches.)

(#8)

Make sure to tighten the tripod height extender lock (#12).

(#12)

 

 

Step 3. Installing Batteries (not included)

Pull the batteries compartment cover (shown) open. Gently pull the batteries holder (shown next) out of the compartment to avoid breaking the attached wires.

Step 3a.

Insert 8 AA batteries (not included) according to the diagrams on the holder.**

Replace the holder back into the batteries compartment and replace the cover.

Note: fit the batteries holder back into the compartment with the attached wires at the bottom right corner (see arrow in the photo).

**Use only fresh batteries; do not mix fresh and old batteries;insufficient battery power may cause error messages;optional AC Adapter and Car Charger accessories are available at www.ioptron.com

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Contents SmartStar R-80 Telescope Table of Content Never USE a Telescope to Look AT the SUN SmartStar R-80 Features SmarStar R-80 OverviewSmartStar R-80 Assembly Terms Telescope Assembly #10Attaching Telescope Gotonovatm 8405 Hand Controller Key DescriptionLCD Screen Mount/GPS Status Setting Up the Mount Getting StartedLevel and Align the Mount Set site coordinates Set local timeSet daylight saving time Set time zoneGo to the Moon Using your telescopeFocusing Telescope Initial Star AlignmentTurn Off the Mount Use SmartStar R-80 Manual Operation of the TelescopeSlew to an Object Sync to Target Set Up ControllerLand Objects Watch List AutoAlign Add a new object Modify Star CatalogUser RA&DEC JD2000 Edit one dataAdd a new comet Delete one dataDelete all Edit one cometSet Telescope Coord Reset all cometsWatch List Park ScopeTroubleshooting Maintenance and ServicingMaintenance Storage and TransportCannot seem to focus No image appears in the eyepiece IOptron Customer ServiceError Message Warning! Motor driver overloaded Images through the eyepiece appear unfocused or distortedAppendix A. Technical Specifications GotonovatmAppendix B. Gotonovatm 8405 HC Menu Structure MenuPage Appendix C. Gotonovatm Star List Modern ConstellationsMessier Gotonova Deep Sky Object List Page Gtonova Named Star List Gotonova Double Star List Ome For 10.8 167882 SAO Gtonova Comet List Loneos Gtonova Asteriod List Page Gotonova SAO Bright Star List Ioptron ONE Year Limited Warranty