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Once I connect BlueStar I don't see it in the list of devices in my telescope control program.

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Windows:

If you are running in wire mode via a USB cable, please ensure that you have properly installed the driver CD that came with your BlueStar and that you have restarted the computer once the drivers have been installed.

Your telescope control program will ask you for the COM port BlueStar is using. If you are using a wired connection via USB, please click on the Start Button and select Programs->BlueStar Adapter->Detect BlueStar USB Connection. A small dialog window will come up letting you know the COM port BlueStar is using.

In wireless mode using bluetooth, you can determine the COM port by doing the following:

1. Right-click on the "My Computer" icon on the Desktop and select Properties.

2. In the window that opens, click on the Hardware Tab and then click on the Device Manager button.

3. From the menu at the top of the window, select View - Show Hidden Devices.

4. Expand the node marked Ports (COM & LPT) and examine the current COM port assignments. One should be listed for your BlueTooth device.

5. Double-click on the port the bluetooth device is using. This brings up the Properties dialog.

6. Select the Port Settings Tab and then click on the Advanced button. This brings up the Advanced Settings dialog.

7. See COM Port Number to find out the COM port your bluetooth device is using. Using this COM port when configuring theCOM port in the telescope control software.

Note: In addition, please ensure that your application supports both modem and serial devices (if you are using Starry Night, please update your software version to 5.7 or above).

Mac:

Your telescope control program will ask you for the COM port BlueStar is using. If you are using a wired connection via USB, the Communication Port will be listed as BlueStar in your telescope control software.

In wireless mode using bluetooth, the Communication Port will be listed as BlueStar-SPPslave-1 or similar.

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