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# Setting up DSLR with Surface PRO

## Setting up your HootBooth DSLR kiosk

1. First lay the base plate on a flat surface. 

![Screen Shot 2024-07-26 at 2.12.54 PM](https://knowledge.hootboothphotobooth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202024-07-26%20at%202.12.54%20PM.png?width=670&height=371&name=Screen%20Shot%202024-07-26%20at%202.12.54%20PM.png)

2. Take the bottom column (with the thumbscrews attached) and insert it into the slots as shown. 

 

![Screen Shot 2024-07-26 at 2.14.42 PM](https://knowledge.hootboothphotobooth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202024-07-26%20at%202.14.42%20PM.png?width=670&height=464&name=Screen%20Shot%202024-07-26%20at%202.14.42%20PM.png)

![Screen Shot 2024-07-26 at 2.15.54 PM](https://knowledge.hootboothphotobooth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202024-07-26%20at%202.15.54%20PM.png?width=670&height=1009&name=Screen%20Shot%202024-07-26%20at%202.15.54%20PM.png)

3. Tighten the thumbscrews to secure to the base plate. 

![Screen Shot 2024-07-26 at 2.15.25 PM](https://knowledge.hootboothphotobooth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202024-07-26%20at%202.15.25%20PM.png?width=670&height=372&name=Screen%20Shot%202024-07-26%20at%202.15.25%20PM.png)

 

4. Insert the top portion of the pedestal into the bottom portion. 

![Screen Shot 2024-07-26 at 2.16.34 PM](https://knowledge.hootboothphotobooth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202024-07-26%20at%202.16.34%20PM.png?width=670&height=649&name=Screen%20Shot%202024-07-26%20at%202.16.34%20PM.png)

![Screen Shot 2024-07-26 at 2.17.46 PM](https://knowledge.hootboothphotobooth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202024-07-26%20at%202.17.46%20PM.png?width=670&height=650&name=Screen%20Shot%202024-07-26%20at%202.17.46%20PM.png)

![Screen Shot 2024-07-26 at 2.18.19 PM](https://knowledge.hootboothphotobooth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202024-07-26%20at%202.18.19%20PM.png?width=670&height=789&name=Screen%20Shot%202024-07-26%20at%202.18.19%20PM.png)

 

5. OPTIONAL - If you have a printer shelf, this is where you will attach the printer shelf. Locate the triangle pieces and attach as shown in the image. If you DO NOT have a printer shelf, go to step 6. 

![Screen Shot 2024-07-26 at 2.18.37 PM](https://knowledge.hootboothphotobooth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202024-07-26%20at%202.18.37%20PM.png?width=670&height=381&name=Screen%20Shot%202024-07-26%20at%202.18.37%20PM.png)

![Screen Shot 2024-07-26 at 2.18.55 PM](https://knowledge.hootboothphotobooth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202024-07-26%20at%202.18.55%20PM.png?width=670&height=455&name=Screen%20Shot%202024-07-26%20at%202.18.55%20PM.png)

![Screen Shot 2024-07-26 at 2.19.29 PM](https://knowledge.hootboothphotobooth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202024-07-26%20at%202.19.29%20PM.png?width=670&height=378&name=Screen%20Shot%202024-07-26%20at%202.19.29%20PM.png)

![Screen Shot 2024-07-26 at 2.22.18 PM](https://knowledge.hootboothphotobooth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202024-07-26%20at%202.22.18%20PM.png?width=670&height=862&name=Screen%20Shot%202024-07-26%20at%202.22.18%20PM.png)

 Insert the cross members

![Screen Shot 2024-07-26 at 2.22.40 PM](https://knowledge.hootboothphotobooth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202024-07-26%20at%202.22.40%20PM.png?width=670&height=591&name=Screen%20Shot%202024-07-26%20at%202.22.40%20PM.png)

![Screen Shot 2024-07-26 at 2.23.46 PM](https://knowledge.hootboothphotobooth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202024-07-26%20at%202.23.46%20PM.png?width=670&height=658&name=Screen%20Shot%202024-07-26%20at%202.23.46%20PM.png)

6. Use the thumb screws to secure the middle portion and/or the printer shelf. 

![Screen Shot 2024-07-26 at 2.21.44 PM](https://knowledge.hootboothphotobooth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202024-07-26%20at%202.21.44%20PM.png?width=670&height=372&name=Screen%20Shot%202024-07-26%20at%202.21.44%20PM.png)

7. Locate the top unit (camera) and insert it into the top of the pedestal on both sides. 

![Screen Shot 2024-07-26 at 2.25.41 PM](https://knowledge.hootboothphotobooth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202024-07-26%20at%202.25.41%20PM.png?width=670&height=925&name=Screen%20Shot%202024-07-26%20at%202.25.41%20PM.png)

8. Use the thumbscrews to secure the top unit to the pedestal on both sides. 

![Screen Shot 2024-07-26 at 2.26.30 PM](https://knowledge.hootboothphotobooth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202024-07-26%20at%202.26.30%20PM.png?width=670&height=417&name=Screen%20Shot%202024-07-26%20at%202.26.30%20PM.png)

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