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7. A Windows Security window will appear and mention that "Windows can't
verify the publisher of this driver software". Choose Install this driver
software anyway.
8. When the window appears telling you "The software for this device has
been successfully installed", click Close. This completes the driver instal-
lation process.
9. Start MaxIm DL Essentials. The camera should be automatically recog-
nized, and the Camera Control Window (Figure 6) will appear. Once the
driver is installed, the computer and software will recognize the StarShoot
Pro whenever it is plugged in.
Note: If your computer (Windows XP or Vista) has multiple USB ports, you will
need to install the driver again if the StarShoot Pro is connected to a different
USB port.
Getting Started During Daylight
We recommend using the StarShoot Pro for the first time during the day. This
way, you can become familiar with the camera and its functions without having
to stumble around in the dark. Setup your telescope and mount so the optical
tube is pointing at an object that is at least a couple of hundred feet away.
Insert an eyepiece and focus as you normally would.
Since the StarShoot Pro is so sensitive to light, you will need to "stop down"
your telescope aperture to do any imaging in daylight. This can be done by
creating a simple aperture mask out of a piece of cardboard. The piece of
cardboard should be larger than the telescope's aperture. Cut a circular hole in
the cardboard approximately 1⁄2" in diameter, and place the cardboard over the
front of the telescope so that it completely covers the aperture except for the
1⁄2" circle. If you are using a refractor telescope, then the hole should be cut so
it is centered on the piece of cardboard. If you are using a reflector that has a
central aperture obstruction, then the hole should be cut off to one side (in order
to bypass the central obstruction). Affix your aperture mask to your telescope
with tape (Figure 7).
Obtaining First Images
To obtain first images (in daylight) with the StarShoot Pro, follow these step-
by-step instructions:
1. With an eyepiece inserted in the telescope, center and focus on an object
approximately 1⁄4 mile away. If you cannot focus your telescope to an
object this close due to lack of back-focus travel, then you will need to
utilize an optional extension tube (available from Orion).
2. Plug the camera into your computer's USB port.
3. Plug the power cable into the StarShoot Pro, with your 12VDC power source
already connected. The cooling fan should automatically power on.
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