iOptron SmartStar 9803 - Manual (Page 3)

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Step 6.
Attaching the red dot finder scope (#6) to the telescope tube (#1):
First remove the two washers on the tube. Then place the finder scope
onto the two bolts and re-attach the washers securely. The finder scope
should face towards the open end of the tube (see arrow in diagram).
Turn on the beam using the switch on the side. (note: you may need to
remove the plastic insulation placed next to the battery underneath)
Not pictured here:
Insert one eyepiece into the receptor and secure with
side screws. Use the large knob on side to adjust the focus.
Step 7.
Plug hand controller into any one of HBX port on the mount.
Turn on power. Now you are ready to observe. Use the 4 Arrow keys
(▲▼◄►) to rotate the scope Up, Down, Left, and Right. Use the
SPEED key to change the slew rate from the slowest (2X) to the fastest
(MAX).
Step 8.
Set telescope to PARK POSITION.
(1) Position the mount so that the “SOUTH” mark is facing south
(a compass may be helpful).
(2) The telescope tube should be pointed directly up at the zenith. If it is
not perfectly straight then loosen the altitude lock (#4) to adjust
telescope.
Step 9.
Level the mount using the bubble on side of mount by adjusting tripod
legs. The bubble should be in the middle of the circle. It is also
suggested to use additional levels (such as torpedo levels) to assure
precise leveling.
Step 10.
Press the I/O power switch ON (controller will light up).
For models with GPS: Wait for controller to say “G-OK” or “Stop” in top
right corner —not “G-ON”. GPS provides Latitude, Longitude, and
current time only.
For models without GPS you will be able to manually enter latitude,
longitude, and time in the next steps.
Step 11.
Press the MENU key once.
Scroll (with the ▲/▼ keys) to “Set Up Controller”
Press ENTER.
Scroll to “Set Up Time and Site” in the next screen.
Press ENTER.
(1) South
(2) Up
#4
Alt
lock
Bolts
Switch
Point toward open
end of telescope