User manual

Introduction 5
Other Reference Materials
On Screen Prompts
Element provides on screen prompts located above the command line to aid with programming.
These context-sensitive prompts will give instructions and options based on the current display and
key hits.
Help System
A help system is also contained within Element. To access help, press and hold [Help] and press
any key to see:
• the name of the key
• a description of what the key enables you to do
• syntax examples for using the key (if applicable)
Important Lighting Concepts
In addition to Element’s video tutorials, ETC also has a video explaining the important lighting
concepts of tracking and preset. If you are new to lighting consoles, it is highly recommended that
you take a few moments and view this video, http://www.etcconnect.com/video/BHF-
WhyDidMyConsoleDoThat/index.htm.
Additional lighting concepts are also explained in this User Manual, please see Important Concepts,
page 223 to learn more.
Periodic Table of Element
The Periodic Table of Element is a handy reference guide for the various concepts and components
of Element. Please visit the Periodic Table of Element, http://www.etcconnect.com/minisite/
Element/index.html.
Quick Start
To quickly get started with Element, please See “Quick Start” on page 7. For more in depth
information about Element, please continue reading this User Manual.
Note:
Help is included on most tangible action buttons on your Element console. This
includes most softkeys and clickable buttons as well as the traditional keys on the
keypad.
As with hard keys, the “press and hold [Help]” action can be also used with
softkeys and clickable buttons.