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As Shano592 pointed out, probably good idea to replace the CR2023 battery. Best method for replacement is removing the bottom cover for much easier access. Probably also go back to scratch, do a complete factory reset and retrain drives (this can be done on a landmark of your choosing). You can also add in your site information in manually as well for those occasions the GPS doesn’t work. Check UT is plus 10hrs for Australian. Recently I found my LX200 was set at +11 so my point was off by an hour. P.S. My LX200 is on a EQ Wedge.
When I first got my LX200 GPS, I update/wound back the firmware to 4.2gg (Patch version) as it has been well tested and is not buggy. I like it.
As for setup as mentioned before, control/power panel southern side of tripod and OTA pointing north and level. One interesting flaw with the system the closer you get the telescope aligned with true north accuracy improves.
So at start up let the telescope do its thing. When prompted to do the star alignment best to use two stars alignment. Choose two well known stars east or west of the meridian and a few degrees apart. First one will be off a bit but should be in the FOV of the finder. Then just follow Meade direction.
If all goes well the telescope will be able to find any object and place them in the FOV of the supplied 26mm.
Hope this helps, and I am sure other members will chip in with additional advice.
Cheers
Anthony
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