Constellations
If you choose a selection from mySKY’s Constellation list
and then select “Trace,” mySKY will guide you to the major
stars of the chosen constellation, one by one, tracing out its
popular shape on the sky (for example, it will trace out the
“dipper” shape of Ursa Major).
The rst star in the constellation will be located when you
select “Trace”. Select “Next” and the second star will be
located. Continue to select “Next” to locate each star in the
constellation.
Other Options
Explore the features of the “Options” menu—you may nd
them quite useful while using mySKY. The features include
Night Vision, Connection, Lights, Technical Info
and Auto-Off.
Battery Level
After selecting “Options,” press the DOWN ARROW to
select “Technical Info.” Press the right Soft Key labeled
BATT to select “Battery”. A screen will display showing your
current battery level.
If you notice mySKY acting erratically, it may be time
to change the batteries.
Night Vision Screen Mode
Press the UP ARROW to toggle between Night Vision and
the Full Color Display. When you select Night Vision, the
screen is displayed in red to protect your night vision.
Lights
The Lights menu offers you two submenus: Blink Sights
and Light Balance:
Blink Sights: This option allows you to blink the three sights
on top of mySKY. This will help when you’re lining up with
a celestial object that is dim. Select the Blink Sights option
and then press the LEFT ARROW to enable blinking. Press
the LEFT ARROW again to turn on the lights
without blinking.
Light Balance: Select the Light Balance option and then
press the RIGHT or LEFT ARROW to change the brightness
of the three sights on top of mySKY. Press DONE after you
have set the brightness level. Note that the Brightness key
on the side of mySKY sets the brightness level for both the
sights and the display. The Light Balance option does not
set the brightness level of the display.
Auto Power-Off
mySKY has an auto-power-off control that is set to ON by
default. This control automatically turns off the power if no
movement is detected or no keys are pressed for about 5
minutes. This protects your batteries from running down
when you are not using the mySKY. If you wish to change
the auto-off setting, press the Soft Key labeled AUTO-
OFF. Use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to select the
mode you want to use. If you turn this feature off, please
remember to turn off the mySKY’s power when you are
nished using it.
Connection
This option allows you to connect the mySKY to a Meade
computerized telescope (cable sold separately). Use the UP
and DOWN ARROWS to toggle between the two selections.
Select DONE after you make your choice. This will allow
you to command your telescope to move to any object
you have selected with mySKY. Your telescope must rst
be set up and aligned as usual. Then connect one end of
the cable to mySKY and the other to your telescope. See
the instructions that came in the cable package for details.
When connected, all you need to do is select “Point Scope”
from the Object screen and if the object is above your
horizon, the telescope will move to center the object in the
eyepiece of the telescope.
Updating mySKY software:
1. Install Autostar® Suite Astronomer’s Edition software
on your computer. Insert the Autostar Suite DVD into
your DVD drive. The installation software should start
automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions (be sure
your computer has an internet connection).
2. Power off mySKY.
3. Remove the SD memory card by moving the rubber
cover on the side of the mySKY and pushing in on the
edge of the SD card. The card will pop-out.
4. Insert SD card into a PC SD card reader. If your PC does
not have a built-in SD card reader, you will need to obtain
a stand-alone reader (inexpensive and available at most
local PC and electronic stores). Connect the SD card
reader to a USB port on your computer and insert the
SD card into the card reader.
5. Find the “Update mySKY” icon that was installed on
your computer desktop and double click it. In the
Updater window, click on the drive letter that contains
your SD card. Now click on the “Update mySKY SD
card” key. The update process will start, the “Update
mySKY SD card” key will be grayed out, and the progress
bar will begin to ll in. About half way through, you will be
asked to remove the SD card and then re-insert it.
After you have put the SD card back into the reader, click
on OK. Wait until the progress bar is completely lled in
and the “Update mySKY SD card” key is no longer
grayed out before you remove the SD card. Do not
remove the SD card, close the updater program, or
turn off your computer while the SD card is being
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