Quick Start Guide for AstroBoy® Computerized Telescopes
Step 1. (two options)
A.Attach to tabletop base. Take the mount and the tabletop base out of the carrying box. Attach mount to base by securing the ¼” screw onto the base.
B.Attach to tripod. Attach mount to tripod by hand tightening onto the tripod. Tripod can be purchased separately (product #9421) at www.iOptron.com.
Step 2.
Lift the battery cover. Carefully pull out the battery holder from the compartment. Be sure not to accidentally disconnect the wires.
| Step 2a. |
| Insert 6 AA batteries (not included) in the holder. Refer to the diagram |
| on the holder to orient the batteries properly. Replace the holder back |
| into the battery compartment and replace the lid. |
| Use only fresh batteries. Using old or low batteries may cause error |
| messages. |
| An optional AC adapter and 12V car plug cable are also available |
| for purchase at www.iOptron.com. |
#2 knob | Step 3. |
| Slide the telescope into the dovetail slot on mount and secure the |
| telescope using dovetail lock knob (#2). |
| Note: that the dovetail is tapered and slides in one direction only (see |
| arrow in photo). |
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| Step 4. |
| Plug hand controller into the HBX port on the mount. The hand controller |
| can attach magnetically to the mount arm. |
Step 5. Set telescope to PARK POSITION
If you are using the telescope for land object observing, skip to Step 6.
(1)Loosen the altitude clutch; point the telescope tube directly up at the zenith. Tighten the clutch.
(2)Position the mount so that the
(3)Level the mount using the bubble on the mount by adjusting the height of the mount base or tripod legs.
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