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ETX125PE loses target setting
      #3337127 - 09/16/09 11:38 AM
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Seems like the scope always loses the astronomical target setting. I have to update it every session, any ideas?

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Re: ETX125PE loses target setting new [Re: ones]
      #3337513 - 09/16/09 02:57 PM
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I don't fully understand your question. But, there is a watch battery inside the LNT module that keeps time and date. You can buy a new battery (CR2032) just about anywhere.

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Re: ETX125PE loses target setting new [Re: Joe Lalumia]
      #3337561 - 09/16/09 03:31 PM
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Yep, sounds like the LNT battery may have flaked. Good idea to keep a couple extra in your accessories bag for just such emergencies.

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Re: ETX125PE loses target setting new [Re: Joe Lalumia]
      #3337614 - 09/16/09 03:58 PM
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Quote:

I don't fully understand your question. But, there is a watch battery inside the LNT module that keeps time and date. You can buy a new battery (CR2032) just about anywhere.



In the menu: SETUP - TARGETS - Astronomical - Terrestrial

Forgot, I also have the Atomic Time Update Module but will replace the batter anyway.

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Re: ETX125PE loses target setting new [Re: ones]
      #3337886 - 09/16/09 06:28 PM
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In the menu: SETUP - TARGETS - Astronomical - Terrestrial

Forgot, I also have the Atomic Time Update Module but will replace the batter anyway.



Replacing the battery won't do pea-turkey to help that.

I'm guessing that you are still on "astronomical" no matter what the display _seems_ to say. With some things you have to scroll down to see the selected setting.

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