Bushnell Elite Binoculars 8x42 Owner's Manual - Page 5

How to Adjust for Individual Eye Strength As individual eyesight varies from one person to another, your Bushnell Elite binocular has a diopter setting feature which allows you to fine-tune the binocular to your vision. Follow the focusing instructions below. FOCUSING 1. Adjust interpupillary distance. (Figure 1) until you see a single circular image. 2. The diopter adjustment ring is located directly below the center focus knob. To unlock the diopter adjustment, pull the ring up towards the focus knob until you see a red band. (Figure 2). 3. Make sure the diopter adjustment is set to "zero" (center mark is lined up with index dot). 4. Keep both eyes open at all times. 5. Using the lens cap or your hand, cover the objective (front) lens of the right side of the binocular. 6. Using the center focus knob, focus on a distant object with fine detail (e.g., brick wall, tree branches, etc.) until it appears as sharp as possible. 7. Uncover the objective lens on the right side, then cover the left objective lens, and view the same object. 8. Rotate the diopter adjustment ring (make sure it is still unlocked-see step 2), to focus the same distant object in the right side. Avoid over turning or forcing the diopter mechanism-if you are unable to bring the object into focus with the diopter adjustment, make sure the left side is still focused correctly with the center knob. The diopter adjustment only affects the right side. 9. Once the diopter is set for your eyesight, push the adjustment ring back down to lock it in place. 10.Your binocular should now be adjusted for your eyes. Focusing for any distance can now be done simply by turning the center focus wheel Make a note of the diopter setting for your eyes (mark on the diopter dial that is lined up with the index dot) for future reference. Elite Binoc 1LIM.indd 5 3 11/23/04 8:52:47 AM