iOptron SMARTSTAR 9501-W - Manual (Page 2)

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Quick Start Guide for SmartStar
®
-R80 Telescopes (with and without GPS)
Step 1. Preparing the tripod
Unlock the tripod leg locks (#10).
Extend tripod legs.
Lock the leg locks afterwards.
Step 1a.
Stand the telescope's tripod upright by spreading the tripod's legs out
uniformly.
Push down slightly on the Tripod Support Bracket (#9.) Attach the
Accessory Tray (#8) to the Tripod Support Bracket via a screw on the
bottom of the tray. Turning the tray until hand tight – don’t over tighten
the tray.
Step 2. Attaching the mount
Insert Azimuth Lock (#12) into the hole on the tripod.
Position center of the mount base to the threaded bolt of Azimuth Lock
(#12). Turn the Azimuth Lock to secure the mount.
Step 3. Installing batteries (not included)
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 3a.
Insert 8 AA batteries (not included) according to the diagrams 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).
Thread of Azimuth
Lock #12
Dovetail
lock (#2)
#10
#8
#9