User manual ORION TELESCOPES & BINOCULARS ARCADIA ZOOM

[. . . ] Before using your Arcadia spotting scope, we recommend that you read through the following instructions. Mounting the Arcadia to a Tripod Your Arcadia spotting scope can be attached to a sturdy camera tripod by use of the 1/4"-20 threaded hole located in the mounting ring on the spotting scope's body. This hole accepts 1/4"-20 mounting studs that are standard on most camera tripods. By loosening the thumbscrew on the mounting ring, you will be able to rotate the spotting scope on the tripod. This is useful for getting the eyepiece into a desired position for comfortable view- ing. [. . . ] Note that as magnification increases, the images will not be as bright as they are at lower powers. Roll-Down Eyecups Your spotting scope features a roll-down eyecup on the zoom eyepiece. This eyecup is usually left in the up position for use without eyeglasses. To use the spotting scope with eyeglasses, simply roll down the eyeguard by folding down one side, then slide your fingers across to the opposite side of the eyepiece. Retractable Lens Shade Your spotting scope features a sliding retractable lens shade. Normally the lens shade is kept retracted, but in circumstances where glare is a problem, the lens shade can be extended. This is useful for keeping unwanted light from reaching the objective lens and washing out the image. The lens shade must be retracted to put the spotting scope in the carry case. Care and Maintenance Although the Arcadia spotting scope is durable, it should not be exposured to the elements for extended periods. Use of the View-Through Carry Case A feature of the Arcadia spotting scope is that it can be used while still inside in its carrying case and mounted on a tripod (Figure 2). This is especially useful for keeping the exterior of the the spotting scope while the Arcadia is in its carry case while mounted on a tripod Cleaning the Lenses The lens surfaces of the Arcadia are coated with anti-reflection coatings, which can be damaged with careless handling. Avoid touching lens surfaces with your fingers or any coarse material. Clean the lenses a few times a year, or more frequently if they get noticeably dirty. The dust that builds up on them promotes mold growth, which etches the glass and destroys the coatings. Always use lens cleaning tissue and fluid designed specifically for telescope optical coatings. Do not use regular tissue or fluids made for eyeglasses or household use. To clean the lenses, first blow air on the lens with a blower bulb or compressed air to remove any large particles. Then brush the lens with a soft lens brush and blow air again to remove any dislodged particles. Put two drops of lens cleaning fluid on a sheet of lens tissue (never directly on the lens). Wipe the lens gently in a circular motion, taking care to avoid undue pressure or rubbing. [. . . ] For further warranty service information, contact: Customer Service Department, Orion Telescopes & Binoculars, P. The Arcadia spotting scope being used while in its view-through carry case. scope free from moisture during light rain, dew, or fog. The case can be sealed up quickly to protect the scope from the elements. Do not leave the spotting scope outside for long periods of time, even when it is in its carry case. [. . . ]