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Quick Start Guide for SmartStar® Solar 60 Telescopes
| Tripod leg locks | Step 1. Preparing the tripod |
| Unlock the tripod leg locks. | |
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| Extend tripod legs to full length |
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| Lock the |
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Step 1a.
Accessory Tray
Stand the tripod upright by spreading the tripod's legs out uniformly.
Push down slightly on the Tripod Support Bracket to lock in place. Attach the Accessory Tray to the Tripod Support Bracket via a screw on the bottom of the tray. Turn the tray until hand tight – don’t over tighten the tray.
Tripod Support Bracket
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| Step 2. Attaching the mount |
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| Insert Azimuth Lock Screw into the hole on the tripod. (start from |
Thread of | Azimuth | underneath) |
Lock | Position center of the mount base onto the threaded screw. Turn the | |
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| Azimuth Lock Screw to secure the mount. |
Step 3. Installing batteries (not included)
Pull off the battery compartment cover (see red arrow).
Gently pull the battery holder (shown next) out of the compartment. Be careful not to pull out the attached wires.
Step 3a.
Insert 8 AA batteries (not included) according to the diagram 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
Step 4. Attaching telescope
Attach telescope to mount using the dovetail lock knob (#2).
Dovetail lock (#2)
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