Section 1: Introduction1.1 — License Agreement1.2 — What is ScopeDriver?1.3 — System Requirements1.4 — Special Thanks1.5 — Trademark Information1.6 — Guide Layout1.7 — Connecting to Our Web Site1.8 — The “LX200 Classic”1.9 — LX200 GPS Warning1.10 — Printing the User GuideSection 2: Installation and Setup2.1 — Hardware Setup2.2 — Installation2.3 — Components2.4 — First Run2.5 — Setting Preferences2.6 — Connecting to a TelescopeSection 3: The Main Window3.1 — Introduction3.2 — Finding Sky Objects 3.3 — The Logo and Site Display3.4 — Alignment Control3.5 — Tracking Rate Control3.6 — Reticle Cycle/Brightness (Meade only)3.7 — Handset Brightness (Gemini only)3.8 — Telescope Focus Controls3.9 — Telescope Motion Controls3.10 — Telescope Time Display3.11 — Telescope Position Display3.12 — The Current Object (LX200 Classic)3.13 — Current Field (LX200 Classic)Section 4: Other Main Window Commands4.1 — Area Search4.2 — The Observing Site4.3 — Field Derotator and Fan Controls4.4 — Resync. Command (LX200 Classic only)4.5 — Park Telescope4.6 — The Objects Menu4.7 — The Meade Tour (LX200 Classic)4.8 — Copy Object DataSection 5: Adding New Objects5.1 — User Objects5.2 — Downloading Comet and Asteroid Data5.3 — Loading Autostar Elements Files5.4 — Creating Object Text FilesSection 6: Editing Existing Objects6.1 — About Objects6.2 — Fixed Celestial Objects6.3 — Sun-Orbiting Objects6.4 — Land Objects6.5 — Catalog and Miscellaneous ObjectsSection 7: The Global Control Palette7.1 — Global Control Palette Overview7.2 — Global Control Palette Configuration7.3 — Palette Contextual Menu7.4 — Palette PanelsSection 8: The Observing List8.1 — Using Observing Lists8.2 — Creating Lists for Public Distribution8.3 — Adding Objects to Observing Lists8.4 — Undo and Redo8.5 — Customizing the Observing List Display8.6 — Editing Observing List Entries8.7 — Deleting Observing List Entries8.8 — Slewing to Observing List Objects8.9 — Observing List “Full Screen Mode”8.10 — Finding List Objects8.11 — Printing the Observing List8.12 — The Default Observing List8.13 — Opening Recent Observing Lists8.14 — The “Time Entered” Menu8.15 — Observing List Contextual Menu8.16 — Adding List Objects to User Objects8.17 — Transferring Lists to the Telescope8.18 — Importing Text Files into Lists8.19 — Importing Autostar Tours into Lists8.20 — Importing AstroPlanner Plans into ListsSection 9: The Observing Log9.1 — Using the Observing Log9.2 — Printing the Observing Log9.3 — Exporting and Importing Log DataSection 10: Other Features10.1 — The Window Menu10.2 — The Navigation Palette10.3 — Print Preview10.4 — Internet Update Checking10.5 — Window Positions10.6 — Slew Progress10.7 — Dialog Shortcuts10.8 — ScopeDriver History10.9 — Dropped ConnectionsSection 11: Data Format Tables11.1 — Catalog Object Support11.2 — Orbital Element FormatSection 12: Troubleshooting12.1 — Error Messages in ScopeDriver Classic12.2 — Startup Preferences12.3 — Common Problems12.4 — Technical SupportScopeDriver User Guide IndexAlphabetical IndexVersion 2.3 User Guide©2001-2005 Stephen E. Hutson • All Rights ReservedScopeDriverPage 2 — ScopeDriver User GuideSCOPEDRIVER SOFTWARE LICENSEBefore opening ScopeDriver, carefully read the following License Agreement. Opening ScopeDriver indicates your acceptance of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the product to the place of purchase, and your money will be refunded.A. License. The software accompanying this License (the “Software”) and the related documentation are licensed to you by Stephen E. Hutson. You own the media on which the Software is recorded, if applicable, but Stephen E. Hutson retains title to the Software and all related documentation.This License allows you to use the Software on a single desktop computer and a single laptop computer and make up to ten (10) copies of the Software in machine-readable form for backup purposes only. 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