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USER MANUAL

SkyScout Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 2 Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 2 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 3 Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 3 Navigating theSkyScout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 4 Identify Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 4 Locate Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 5 Locating Objects From The SkyScout Database . . . . . . . .pg 6 Playing Audio Narration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 6 Exploring Constellations andAsterisms . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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) UpdatingTime/Location Information

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 9
a) Help Button b) Troubleshooting

Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 10 Updating your SkyScout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 10-11
a) Installing SkyScout Update Program

SkyScout Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .pg 12 Appendix A - Time Zone Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 13 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 14

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Introduction
The SkyScout is a revolutionary handheld device that uses advanced GPS technology with point-and-click convenience to identify and locate thousands of stars, planets, constellations andmore.

Identify
Simply point the SkyScout at nearly any star in the sky and click the "target" button. The SkyScout will identify and display the object you are looking at.

Locate
To locate a star or planet, select the object's name from the menu and follow the directional arrows through the viewfinder. SkyScout shows you when you are on target. It's that easy!

Learn
Once you havetargeted an object, the real fun begins. The SkyScout includes entertaining and educational audio and text information, including facts, history and mythology about the most popular celestial objects in the sky. A fun learning tool for all ages, the SkyScout Personal Planetarium puts the knowledge of an expert astronomer in the palm of your hand.

Parts Identification
RUGGED DESIGN
Compact (2.5”H x4”W x 7.4”L), lightweight (15.2oz.), rubber armoring and high-impact plastic body for outdoor use

EASY TO READ DISPLAY Large display with red LED-backlit display to maintain night vision

TARGET BUTTON
Identifies the celestial object you are viewing

VOLUME & BRIGHTNESS
Easy to adjust controls for audio volume and display brightness

SKY TOUR/SD CARD SLOT
SkyTour cards provide interactiveguided tours of the night sky (sold separately)

USB PORT
Download database updates from your PC (USB cable included)

MENU NAVIGATION PAD
Intuitive menu for easy on-screen navigation

VIEWFINDER
with LED directional arrows

HELP & MENU BUTTONS
Quickly access various on-screen menus

3.5mm HEADPHONE JACK ONE-TOUCH CONTROLS
Provides quick access to “Identify”, “Locate” and “GPS”functions

ON/OFF BUTTON
Requires 2 AA batteries (user supplied)

for audio presentation (headphones included)

Your SkyScout comes with the following:
• SkyScout Personal Planetarium • Wrist Strap • Quick Setup Guide • Padded Case • Earphones • USB Cable • Instructional CD-ROM • 2 Battery Sleeves (inside battery compartment)

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