Telescope Assembly - iOptron AstroBoy Instruction Manual

Computerized telescope
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2. Telescope Assembly

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Step 1. (two options)
A. Attach to tabletop base. Take the mount and the tabletop base
out of the carrying box. Attach mount to base by securing the ¼"
screw onto the base.
B. Attach to tripod. Attach mount to tripod by hand tightening onto
the tripod. Tripod can be purchased separately.
Step 2.
Lift the battery cover. Carefully pull out the battery holder from the
compartment. Be sure not to accidentally disconnect the wires.
Step 2a.
Insert 6 AA batteries (not included) in the holder. Refer to the diagram
on the holder to orient the batteries properly. Replace the holder back
into the battery compartment and replace the lid.
Use only fresh batteries. Using old or low batteries may cause error
messages.
An optional AC adapter and 12V car plug cable are also available
for purchase at www.iOptron.com.
Step 3.
Slide the telescope into the dovetail slot on mount and secure the
telescope using dovetail lock knob (#2). Note that the dovetail is tapered
and slides in one direction only (see arrow in photo).
Step 4.
Plug hand controller into the HBX port on the mount. The hand controller
can attach magnetically to the mount arm.
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