Orion 52080 instruction manual To install the camera driver on Windows Vista computer

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Figure 5a. When initially connecting the SSDSI-II to a Windows XP computer, the Found New Hardware Wizard will appear and guide you through driver installation.

7.Windows will note that the driver has not passed Windows Logo testing. This is normal. Click the Continue Anyway button.

8.When the Wizard has completed, click the Finish button. This completes the driver installation process.

Now, start the Maxim DL Essentials Edition software. The camera will now be recognized, and the Camera Control Window (Figure 6) will appear. Once the driver is installed, the computer and software will recognize the SSDSI-II whenever it is plugged in.

To install the camera driver on Windows Vista computer:

1.Make sure the CD-ROM is in the computer.

2.Connect the SSDSI-II to a USB port on the computer with the supplied USB cable. Windows will automatically detect the camera and display the Found New Hardware window (Figure 5b.)

3.Select Locate and install driver software (recommended).

4.In the next window that appears, select Don’t search online.

5.The next window that appears will ask you to “Insert the disc that came with your StarShoot Camera”. Click Next.

6.A Windows Security window will appear and mention that “Windows can’t verify the publisher of this driver software”. Choose Install this driver soft- ware anyway.

Figure 5b. When initially connecting the SSDSI-II to a Windows Vista computer, the

Found New Hardware window will appear and guide you through driver installation.

7.When the window appears telling you “The software for this device has been successfully installed”, click Close. This completes the driver instal- lation process.

Now, start the MaxIm DL Essentials Edition software. The camera will now be recognized, and the Camera Control Window (Figure 6) will appear. Once the driver is installed, the computer and software will recognize the SSDSI-II whenever it is plugged in.

Figure 6.

The Camera

Control Window automatically appears when the SSDSI is connected to the computer and the Maxim DL Essentials program is started.

Note: If your computer (Windows XP or Vista) has multiple USB ports, you will need to install the driver again if the SSDSI-II is connected to a different USB port.

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Contents Orion StarShoot Deep Space Color Imager Telescope Parts ListSystem Requirements refer to Figure Computer Power and the TECMount Software Installation Software and Driver InstallationCamera Driver Installation To install the camera driver on a Windows XP computerSelect Locate and install driver software recommended To install the camera driver on Windows Vista computerObtaining First Images Getting Started During DaylightScreen Stretch Window Stop button in the Camera Control WindowImaging Planets Astronomical ImagingImaging the Moon Imaging Deep Sky Objects Dark Frames Camera Control Window, set the Mode to Dark Raw Light and Dark Mono 2x2 Modes Image ProcessingMake Pixels Square FilterStretch Color BalanceRecommended Processing Sequence Batch Process Using The SSDSI-II As An AutoguiderClick OK in the Ascom Telescope Chooser window Computer to Mount ConnectionAutoguider Calibration Camera Control Window, click on the Guide tabUse of Two SSDSI-II Other Features Of Maxim DL EssentialsEdit Menu View MenuWindow Menu TipsHelp Menu Polar AlignmentCamera Control Window, select Light Raw 1x1 mode FocusingUsing Focal Reducers and Barlow Lenses Turn off Dark SubtractSpecifications USB Extension Cable Care and MaintenanceOne-Year Limited Warranty