User manual ORION TELESCOPES & BINOCULARS ARCADIA ZOOM

[. . . ] Focusing the Spotting Scope Point the spotting scope so that it is aiming in the general direction of an object at least 16 feet away. Turn the focus knob (Figure 1) with your fingers until the object comes into sharp focus. Make certain that you are turning the focus knob and not turning the zoom eyepiece. [. . . ] 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. Keep the Arcadia in its case and indoors when not in use. 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. Do not disassemble the spotting scope to clean it. 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). [. . . ] This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. For further warranty service information, contact: Customer Service Department, Orion Telescopes & Binoculars, P. Box 1815, Santa Cruz, CA 95061; (800) 676-1343. Figure 2. [. . . ]