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To access a hypertext word directly from the Glossary menu, use the Scroll keys to
scroll through the alphabet. Press ENTER on the desired letter. Scroll to the desired
entry, then press ENTER to read the description.
Utilities Menu
The Utilities menu provides access to several extra features within Starfinder, includ-
ing a countdown timer and an alarm. The Utilities functions include:
Timer
selects a countdown timer. This feature is useful for functions such as astropho-
tography. To use the Timer, press ENTER, then choose "Set" or "Start/Stop."
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Set:
Enter the time to be counted down (in hours, minutes, and seconds), then
press ENTER.
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Start/Stop:
Activates the timer set previously. Use the Scroll keys to toggle
between ON and OFF. When ON is displayed, press ENTER to activate the timer.
When the timer runs out, four beeps sound and the timer is deactivated.
Alarm
selects a time for an alarm signal as a reminder. To use the Alarm, press
ENTER, then choose "Set" or "Start/Stop."
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Set:
Enter the time of day for the alarm to sound (in hours, minutes, and seconds),
then press ENTER.
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Start/Stop:
Activates the alarm set previously. Use the Scroll keys to toggle
between ON and OFF. When ON is displayed, press ENTER to activate the alarm.
When the alarm time arrives, Starfinder beeps. Press ENTER to deactivate the
alarm.
Eyepiece Calc
calculates information about an eyepiece for the specific telescope to
which Starfinder is connected:
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Field of View:
Scroll through a list of available eyepieces. When an eyepiece is
selected, the field of view is calculated.
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Magnification:
Scroll through a list of available eyepieces. When an eyepiece is
selected, the magnification is calculated.
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Suggest:
Starfinder calculates and suggests the best eyepiece for viewing, based
on the telescope and the object being viewed.
Display Options
enables or disables Starfinder’s two initial displays. If both displays
are disabled, Starfinder begins with the Date display.
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Sun Warning:
Turns the Sun warning message on or off.
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Getting Started:
Turns the “Getting Started” message on or off.
Brightness Adj:
Adjusts the brightness of the display using the Scroll keys. When
complete, press ENTER.
Contrast Adj:
Adjusts the contrast of the display using the Scroll keys. When com-
plete, press ENTER.
NOTE:
This feature is usually only required in very cold weather.
Landmark Survey
automatically slews the telescope to all user-defined landmarks
with a short pause at each location. Press ENTER to start the survey. While a slew is
in progress, press any key to skip that object and go to the next landmark on the list.
To observe a landmark for a longer period, press MODE when paused on the object
to stop the survey. Press ENTER to restart the survey at the first object on the list.
Sleep Scope
is a power saving option that shuts down Starfinder and the telescope
without forgetting its alignment. Press ENTER to activate the Sleep function.
Starfinder goes dark, but the internal clock keeps running. Press any key, except
ENTER, to re-activate Starfinder and the telescope.
