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FocuserKnob
StarPointerEyepiece
FlipMirror
Attachthe incl uded accessories (eyepiece and Star
Pointer finderscope) and remove the front le ns
cover.Re move plastic cover over the battery and
turn-on the Star Pointer by rotating the dial o n the
side. (For instructions on aligning the Star P ointer
seethe Assem bly sectionof the manual).
Rotatethe tube so it islevel with the ground. Lift
thebattery compartment cover to install batteries.
PowertheNexStarusingtheswitchnexttothe12v
outlet at the base of the fork arm.
Removet he NexStar from its packaging and place
thebase on a sturdy , level surface. Remove the
accessories from their individual boxes.
Thefirst time the Nex Star is powered on the display will
read Select Model. Usethe Up and Down scroll buttons to
selectyour Nex Star model from the list and press ENTER.
Whent he display reads NexStar Ready, press ENTER to
AutoAlignthe Nex Star. The hand control display will ask
youto move the telescope tube so that it is level withthe
groundan dfa cing the north horizon. Usethe direction
arrowbuttons on the hand control to position the telesc ope
northand level. (SeeAstronomy Basics forhelponfinding
north).
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