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INTRODUCTION
The PC Camera is an excellent beginner's tool for telescope imaging. You will be able to take still images or video of bright celestial objects, such as the Moon and planets.
The camera can be used in the daytime along with the telescope's 45° erecting prism to capture images of distant objects, such as birds, trees, buildings, etc. Objects need to be at least 100 yards away.
The PC Camera is shipped with the following parts:
•Camera, with attached USB cable and remote shutter release cable.
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This manual covers the following topics:
•How to Install Your Software
•How to run the software
•How to focus the PC Camera in a telescope
•How to operate your PC Camera
•Advanced Tips
HOW TO INSTALL YOUR SOFTWARE
1Insert the supplied software disk into your PC's disk drive.
DO NOT PLUG THE CAMERA UNTIL YOU ARE PROMPTED TO DO SO.
2A splash screen displays. See Fig. 1. Click on "Install PC Camera Driver" to begin the installation of the PC Camera driver. Follow the
Figs 2 through 5.
3 When the installation is complete, restart your PC.
4Plug the shutter release cable into the camera. See Fig. 6. This cable must be
plugged into the camera before you plug your camera into the USB port of your PC.
5After the computer
USB port.
6When the PC recognizes the new device, "installed and ready to use" displays.
Fig. 1: Click on "Install PC Camera Driver" to begin the installation
Fig. 2: Installation Screen: Preparing setup.
Looking at or near the Sun will cause irreversible damage to your eye. Do not point this telescope at or near the Sun. Do not look through the telescope as it is moving.
