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Help

Help Button

SkyScout has a convenient 

Help

button that gives you direct access to basic information 

on initializing the SkyScout and identifying and locating objects in the sky.

Troubleshooting

My SkyScout displays the following error message about magnetic fields in my location. 

“The magnet icon to the left indicates that the SkyScout is sensing some 
form of magnetic interference which will affect its accuracy. When you have 
moved far enough away from the source of the interference, the magnet icon 
will disappear. Possible sources of interference are electrical wires, motors, or 
large pieces of metal (like a car chassis).”

This message is usually displayed if the SkyScout is too close to an electro-magnetic source such as 
generators or high-tension power lines. Also avoid standing too close to large metal objects such as
automobiles. Often moving only 10-20 feet away will correct the problem and the Magnetic Sensor
Icon should disappear.

When I am close to an object, the arrows in the viewfinder seem to blink back and forth rather
than all light up at once.

This is usually a result of moving the SkyScout too fast when guiding to an object. When the direction
arrows start blinking rapidly it indicates that you are very close to the desired object. Once it gets close,
the SkyScout is scanning a very small area of sky to pinpoint the exact object. Move the SkyScout very
slowly once the arrows begin to flash rapidly. This will help you to easily locate any object.

My SkyScout turns off by itself when I have not pressed the “off” button.  

To conserve battery life, SkyScout will automatically turn off if no button has been pressed for a period
of five minutes. If SkyScout turn off sooner than five minutes, this may indicate that your batteries are
low.  Try replacing the batteries with a fresh pair.

I cannot see the direction arrows when trying to locate an object.

The direction arrows can be difficult to see against a light-polluted or moon-lit sky. Make sure that the
brightness adjustment is turned all the way up.

Settings Menu (continued)

Updating Time/Location Information 

Once SkyScout has linked up with the required GPS satellites, it
may be necessary to update the time zone for your area to reflect
changes for Daylight Savings Time.

To update the time/location information:

1. Use the navigation buttons to highlight the Settings menu and press Select.

2. Select either the Set Time/Date menu or the Set Longitude/Latitude menu and press Select

3. Use the Up/Down arrow keys on the Menu Navigation Pad to select the correct input value.

4. Press the Select button to accept the value and move to the next field.

Содержание Sky Scout

Страница 1: ...USER MANUAL...

Страница 2: ...n pg 6 Exploring Constellations and Asterisms pg 7 Field Guide pg 7 GPS Mode pg 8 a Viewing GPS Information Settings Menu pg 8 9 a About menu b Enter Time Location Information Manually c Updating Time...

Страница 3: ...UTTONS Quickly access various on screen menus USB PORT Download database updates from your PC USB cable included 3 5mm HEADPHONE JACK for audio presentation headphones included VIEWFINDER with LED dir...

Страница 4: ...options select options or return back to the previous screen You can use the Menu Navigation Pad not only to access the same menus as the quick access keys but also to explore the other features of t...

Страница 5: ...ng through the viewfinder aim the SkyScout at the object in the sky you wish to identify 4 Align the two illuminated targeting rings so that one fits evenly inside the other 5 Center the desired objec...

Страница 6: ...alphabetical list of all Constellations as well as a guided tour of each star in the constellation See Exploring Constellation and Asterisms section below Deep Sky Based on the popular Messier object...

Страница 7: ...o blink faster Once the lights start blinking rapidly you are very close to the object so make very small movements as the SkyScout is now honing in on a very small part of the sky 9 When you are dire...

Страница 8: ...Trace Figure option that will display and guide you to the brightest stars that make up the pattern Field Guide SkyScout comes with a complete field guide to help you better understand and enjoy using...

Страница 9: ...e entering local time you must enter your time zone UTC offset Refer to Appendix A to locate the correct time zone Universal Time Coordinate for your location GPS Mode Viewing GPS Information Once lin...

Страница 10: ...tes that you are very close to the desired object Once it gets close the SkyScout is scanning a very small area of sky to pinpoint the exact object Move the SkyScout very slowly once the arrows begin...

Страница 11: ...damage to your eyes you should never look directly at the sun with the SkyScout or the naked eye What is the SD card slot for SD card slot is used for an optional Sky Tour audio presentation that pro...

Страница 12: ...Program 1 Insert the SkyScout CD into your computer s CD ROM drive An interactive menu should appear on your computer screen a If CD ROM does not auto launch then double click on My Computer b Double...

Страница 13: ...display with red LED backlight 3 W x 1 H 78mm x 26mm 240 x 80 with a 0 325mm dot pitch Audio Maximum output power 50mW Frequency response 20 to 20 000 Hz Earbud style headphones included Inputs and O...

Страница 14: ...at the bottom of t he map The number between the boundary lines is your Universal Time Coordinate For example the UTC for Los Angeles would be 8 All numbers are listed in standard time and do not acc...

Страница 15: ...air Further product malfunction or deterioration due to normal wear is not covered by this warranty CELESTRON DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WHETHER OF MERCHANTABILITY OF FITNESS FOR A PA...

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