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iOptron 8500 Telescope Assembly, Preparing the Tripod, Attaching the Mount, Attaching Telescope

Models: 8500 8502 8504 8503

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2. Telescope Assembly

2. Telescope Assembly

Step 1. Preparing the Tripod

Extend tripod legs to full extension.

Step 2. Attaching the Mount

Attach mount to tripod using the long bolt (#7). Slide tray on bottom of shaft. Then screw on round black knob (#9).

Step 3a. Installing Batteries (not included)

Note: you may use 8 AA batteries (Step 3) or the AC adaptor (Step 5) to operate the mount.

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 3b.

Insert 8 AA batteries (not included) according to the diagrams on the holder. Refer to the diagram on the holder to orient the batteries properly. Replace the holder back into the batteries compartment and replace the cover.

For reference: the battery pack fits in with wires on the bottom right (See arrow in photo). Use only fresh batteries. Using/mixing old or low batteries may cause error messages.

Optional AC Adapter and Car Charger accessories are available at www.ioptron.com

Step 4. Attaching Telescope

DovetailAttach telescope to mount using the dovetail lock knob (#2).

lock (#2)(Picture shows 80mm refractor. However all scopes will attach in the same manner.)

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iOptron 8500, 8503 Telescope Assembly, Preparing the Tripod, Attaching the Mount, a. Installing Batteries not included

Contents

SmartStar CubeTM-ESeries Mount and Telescopes Table of Content NEVER USE A TELESCOPE TO LOOK AT THE SUN Compatible with many OTAs 1.1.SmartStar CubeTM-ESeries Features1.SmarStar CubeTM-ESeries Overview Alt-AzimuthMount- The CubeFor Model 8504 SmartStar Cube-EMC90 Package Contents1For Model 8502 SmartStar Cube-ER80 For Model 8503 SmartStar Cube-EN1146.Tripod 7.Tripod bolt 8.Tray 9.Tray lock 1.2.Assembly Terms1.Telescope tube 2.Dovetail lock 3.Hand controller 4.Altitude lock 5.MountStep 2. Attaching the Mount 2. Telescope AssemblyStep 3a. Installing Batteries not included Step 1. Preparing the TripodStep 5. Plug in hand controller and AC adaptor mount or accessoriesunderneath For 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain#8504………………………………… 3.2. The LCD Screen 3.GoToNova 8403 Hand Controller3.1. Key Description 4.1.2. Initial Positions 4. Getting Started4.1. Level and Align the Mount 4.1.1. Level the MountSet local time 4.2. Setting Up the Mount4.2.1. Set Up Time and Site Site”Aligning Finderscope 4.2.2. Using your telescopeFocusing Telescope Selecting an Eyepiece5.2. Slew to an Object 5.Use SmartStar Cube-ETelescopes4.3. Turn Off the Mount 5.1.Manual Operation of a Telescope5.2.3. Comets 5.3. Land Objects5.2.1. Planets, Sun, Moon 5.2.2. Deep Sky ObjectsEdit One Data Goto LandmarkRecord New Landmark Add a new Landmark5.4. Sync to Target 5.5. Set Up Controller5.5.1. Set Up Time and Site 5.5.4. Reset AllAdd a new object 5.7. User Object List5.6.2. Two Star Alignment 5.7.1. R.A. and DECName SAO2940 R 17h30.7m D 86º58.1’ Name SAO2940 R 17h30.7m D 86º58.1’5.7.2. Comets Name 2P5.7.3. Asteroids 5.8. Watch List5.9. Set Telescope Coord 5.10. Park Scope6.2. Storage and Transport 6.Maintenance and Servicing6.1. Maintenance 6.3. TroubleshootingError Message “Warning! Motor driver overloaded.” 6.4. iOptron Customer ServiceNewtonian Reflector Telescope Appendix A. Technical SpecificationsSmartStar GOTO Mount Refractor TelescopeAppendix B. GoToNova 8403 HC MENU STRUCTURE Delete All Browse the List Set Telescope Coord Align One Star Align Two Star AlignUser Object List R.A. and DEC Comets Asteroids Watch List Add a Watch Object Delete One DataOBJECT Appendix C. GoToNova Star ListGoToNova Deep Sky Object List ID NoLagoon Nebula Wikipedia article List of Messier objects MessierGOTONOVA Named Star List Constellation Modern ConstellationsName GOTONOVA Double Star ListIOPTRON ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY