Meade ETX series AutoStar, Instruction Manual

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QUICK-START GUIDE
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Make sure that the computer control panel power switch
(F) is in the OFF position. Remove the AutoStar
® handbox
and the coiled cord from the packing materials. Plug one
end of the cord into the HBX port (G).
Tighten (to a "firm feel" only, do not overtighten) the vertical lock
(I) and the horizontal lock (J). See page 7 and 8 for more infor-
mation.
...and the other end of the coiled cord into the coiled cord
port at the bottom of AutoStar handbox (H), as shown above.
Place the 26mm eyepiece (C) into the eyepiece holder on
the telescope and tighten the attachment thumbscrew (D,
not visible in photo) to a "firm feel" only. See page 7, for
more information. Remove the dust cover (E) from the end
of the telescope tube.
Remove the ETX ® telescope from its packaging and place
it on a sturdy surface. Place the ETX on its side and
remove the battery compartment cover (A) from the under-
side of the drive base. Insert eight (user-supplied) AA-size
batteries into the battery compartment (B) oriented as
shown in the battery compartment. Replace the cover and
return the telescope to an upright position (if you wish to
attach the telescope to the deluxe field tripod, see page
12).
Flip the Power Switch (F) on the computer control panel to
the ON position. A version screen briefly appears, followed
by "Welcome to AutoStar."
The screen displays "Press 0 to align or press Mode for
Menu."
This Quick Start Guide demonstrates how to install the batteries and eyepiece, and how to observe using the AutoStar Arrow
keys. If you wish to try out AutoStar’s “Go To” capabilities, check out the list of page references at the bottom of the following page
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