Hey Gordie. No problem. As I said, it's been a tough week. As Popriv and jib noted, the manual leaves something to be desired with this documentation. It was strange that it did not give an alternate method (such as plug the bind plug into the bind port on the receiver) the key words being "on the receiver" would have avoided any and all confusion by some of us.
And with the sticker on backwards, I can see all sorts of problems that would cause. At least mine was on right because the elevator did elevator things as did the rudder and throttle. I've not yet hooked up the ailerons, but there is only one empty slot

and I hope I don't screw THAT up!!! [X(]
No harm done. Live and learn, I guess. I know I did.. as I said, it's been a tough week in more ways than one.
CGr.