Orion eViewTM 8x32 LCD - Manual (Page 3)

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Introduction
The eView is a full-featured binocular with an integrated digi-
tal camera. The camera’s field of view matches what you see
in the binoculars, so you can keep the sights and scenes for
later. Great for travel, concerts/sporting events, or wildlife
activities, you’ll find the eView to be an effective and fun tool
for exploring and documenting the world around you. Share
your views with your friends and family by downloading imag-
es from the camera to your computer.
Getting Started
Parts List
eView 8x32 LCD Digital Camera-Binocular
Carry case
Neck strap
CD-ROM
SD card
USB cable
Installing the Batteries
Four AAA batteries are required. For best performance, we
recommend using high-quality alkaline batteries.
1. From underneath the binocular, open the battery cover (Figure
2).
2. Install four AAA batteries into the battery compartment.
The batteries should be oriented as indicated in the plastic
mold in the bottom of the battery compartment.
3. Close the battery cover.
The eView has a battery level display in the upper right cor-
ner of the LCD status screen (appears when the eView is
turned on). When the battery is too low, you will hear a long
beep and the eView will turn off after 10 seconds.
Using the Binocular
Adjusting the Distance Between Your Eyes
Hold each barrel firmly and move the two barrels together to
match the distance between your eyes. You should see a sin-
gle round field when looking through the binocular with both
eyes. Make this adjustment before you focus.
Focusing
The small knob between the two barrels is for focusing the
binoculars. The knob focuses both barrels simultaneously.
Turn the knob until the image is clearest. The left eyepiece
does not rotate; the right one does. The rotating right eye-
piece is called the diopter adjustment.
Diopter Adjustment
Because all eyes are slightly different, the eView features a
right eye diopter adjustment. The purpose of this is to com-
pensate for slight focus differences between a person’s two
eyes. With both eyes open, cover the right objective lens with
your hand. Turn the focus knob until the image in the left side
is sharp. Now, cover the left objective lens with your hand and
focus the right side by rotating the right eyepiece until the
image is sharp. The binocular is now adjusted to your eyes.
Make a note of the diopter adjustment and turn the right eye-
piece to that diopter adjustment whenever you look through
the binoculars. Once you make this adjustment, you do not
have to touch the diopter adjustment again. Simply focus both
sides by turning the focus knob.
Use of a Tripod
The eView can be attached directly to a photo tripod. The
mounting hole on the underside of the eView (Figure 2)
accepts the 1⁄4"-20 mounting stud that is standard on most
photo tripods. Simply thread the tripod’s 1⁄4"-20 mounting
stud into the hole in the bottom of the eView until secure.
Roll-Down Eyecups
The eView features roll-down eyecups. The eyecups are usu-
ally left in the up position for use without eyeglasses. To use
the binocular with eyeglasses, simply roll down the eyeguard
by folding down one side, then slide your fingers around to the
opposite side of the eyepiece.
WARNING: Never look directly at the Sun through
your telescope—even for an instant—without a
professionally made solar filter that completely
covers the front of the instrument, or permanent
eye damage could result. Young children should use
this telescope only with adult supervision.
Figure 2. Underside of the eView.
1⁄4"-20 mounting hole
Battery cover