Thanks for your reply! I've removed the "keypad" from the configuration and entered your guide setings in Ekos. I'll try when the weather improves. I still assume that the proper way of using the mount would be:
1. polar align using the Ekos alignment module
2. goto a bright star, say Vega/Deneb/Altair, and then sync the mount
That should be the only steps necessary if I'm correct or have I missed something?