User Guide

Quick Start Guide for SmartStar

Solar 60 Telescopes

Step 1. Preparing the tripod

Unlock the tripod leg locks.

Extend tripod legs to full length

Lock the leg-locks afterwards.

Step 1a.

Stand the tripod upright by spreading the tripod's legs out uniformly.

Push down slightly on the Tripod Support Bracket to lock in place.

Attach the Accessory Tray to the Tripod Support Bracket via a screw on

the bottom of the tray. Turn the tray until hand tight – don’t over tighten

the tray.

Step 2. Attaching the mount

Insert Azimuth Lock Screw into the hole on the tripod. (start from

underneath)

Position center of the mount base onto the threaded screw. Turn the

Azimuth Lock Screw to secure the mount.

Step 3. Installing batteries (not included)

Pull off the battery compartment cover (see red arrow).

Gently pull the battery holder (shown next) out of the compartment. Be

careful not to pull out the attached wires.

Step 3a.

Insert 8 AA batteries (not included) according to the diagram on the

holder.**

Replace the holder back into the batteries compartment and replace the

cover.

Note: fit the batteries holder back into the compartment with the

attached wires at the bottom right corner (see arrow in the photo).

** Use only fresh batteries; do not mix fresh and old batteries; insufficient

battery power may cause error messages; optional AC Adapter and Car

Charger accessories are available at www.ioptron.com

Step 4. Attaching telescope

Attach telescope to mount using the dovetail lock knob (#2).

Thread of Azimuth

Lock

Dovetail

lock (#2)

Tripod leg locks

Accessory Tray

Tripod Support Bracket