Simmons Optics Spotting Scope 71-2060 - Manual (Page 2)

Congratulations on the purchase of your Simmons® spotting
scope, a versatile high-performance spotting scope offering a
wide range of terrestrial viewing.
Mounting tHe Scope anD Setting up tHe
tripoD
Remove the spotting scope from its case. Spread out the tripod
legs and place the tripod on a level surface. To extend the legs to
the desired height, open a leg lock lever, pull the leg section out,
then close the leg lever back down to lock the leg position. The
tripod will be more stable if you extend the upper sections of the
legs first, then use the lower leg sections as well if necessary.
Once all the leg sections are fully extended, if you need more
height, extend the center column as well. To do this, loosen the
elevation height lock, turn the elevation crank handle, then
retighten the height lock. Press the quick mount latch forward as
far as it will go and hold it open. Lift the quick mount plate to
remove it out of the mounting platform, then release the latch.
Lift the wingnut handle on the bottom of the quick mount plate
so that it stands straight out. Attach the quick mount plate bolt
into the scope using the wingnut handle to turn the bolt until it is
secure, but do not overtighten. Press the quick mount latch again
and slide the quick mount plate (with scope attached) onto the
tripod. Let go of the latch. If the latch does not close, reorient the
plate until the plate lies flat within the tripod base.
cHanging MagniFication
Grasp and rotate the zoom ring located at the base of the
eyepiece to change the scope's magnifying power. When rotating
this ring, the image appears to zoom in and out. It may be
necessary to re-focus after the magnification has been changed.
FocuSing
Rotate the focus knob located on the right side of the scope's
body, in front of the eyepiece. By turning this adjustment, the
image will sharpen until in focus.
BASIC INSTRUCTIONS