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 ===== I can't figure out how to ???? ===== ===== I can't figure out how to ???? =====
  
-New as they are, it may not occur to you to ask AI for help. They're suprising helpful (but occasionally wrong).+First search in the Search Box top right corner of this page. If that doesn't answer your question, ask AI for help. They're suprising helpful (although occasionally wrong).
  
-Before you use one of them, ask it how recent its training data is. If, say, it's current only up to 2022 it won't know anything about Seestar. But, kin general, AI knows a heck of a lot about astronomy and astrophotography+Before you use one of them, ask it how new its training data is. If, say, it's current only up to 2022 it won't know anything about Seestar. Nevertheless, in general, AI knows a hell of a lot about astronomy and astrophotography. 
  
 [[https://gemini.google.com/app| Gemini]] [[https://gemini.google.com/app| Gemini]]
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 [[https://chatgpt.com|ChatGPT]] [[https://chatgpt.com|ChatGPT]]
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 +====== Seestar saves videos in MP4 and AVI format  but I can't find the AVI files =====
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 +In solar or lunar video mode you have to tap the RAW button to get AVI files. If you didn't then all you'll have are MP4 videos
  
  
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 Open the battery tray on the  bottom, disconnect the internal battery (gently!), which will force a reset. Internal battery should show full charge and should start right up after a long push until two beeps. Open the battery tray on the  bottom, disconnect the internal battery (gently!), which will force a reset. Internal battery should show full charge and should start right up after a long push until two beeps.
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 ===== Seestar is balanced, but after it centers a target it jumps to the Settings page (currently mislabeled as Log In). What's up with that? ===== ===== Seestar is balanced, but after it centers a target it jumps to the Settings page (currently mislabeled as Log In). What's up with that? =====
  
-Try connecting directly to your Seestar's built-in WiFi hub (IOW, turn off Station Mode). If that fixes it, the problem was that you were losing WiFi connectivity. Turn Station Mode back on, and stay close to one of your home WiFi hubs.+Try connecting directly to your Seestar's built-in WiFi hub (IOW, turn off Station Mode). If that fixes it, the problem was that you were losing WiFi connectivity on your home network. Turn Station Mode back on, and stay close to one of your home WiFi hubs. 
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- +===== Can I change the SSID (name) and password on my S50? =====
-===== Can I change the SSID (name) and password on my S50?+
  
 Sure, just don't forget or lose the password. The password has to be at least 8 characters with no spaces. Sure, just don't forget or lose the password. The password has to be at least 8 characters with no spaces.
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 If that doesn't work, shutdown your Seestar using the on/off button, then restart If that doesn't work, shutdown your Seestar using the on/off button, then restart
  
-If //that// doesn't work, press thje REset button on the bottom of the Seestar+If //that// doesn't work, press the Reset button on the bottom of the Seestar
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