Escient M32002-01A2 manual Thank YOU, Introduction Disclaimer

THANK YOU

The team at Escient would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing an Escient FireBall product. Escient is committed to providing our customers the most technologically advanced, yet easier-than-ever to use products that converge the power of the Internet with home entertainment.

To maximize your enjoyment, please take a few minutes to review this Start Up Guide. It will guide you through all the features and benefits of your new FireBall.

If you should need assistance please call our Customer Support Staff at 800.372.4368

INTRODUCTION

This FireBall Manual is intended to provide the reader with an overview of the main features and benefits of the Escient FireBall Media Management System. For more detailed instruction and technical information, please refer to the Support section of the Escient web site (www.escient.com/support).

DISCLAIMER

At the time of printing, the FireBall screenshot images in this manual matched the FireBall in- terface screens. However, since FireBall has the capability of downloading software updates and enhancements on a regular basis, the resulting screen updates may no longer match the images in this manual.

This manual is copyright ©2005 by D&M Holdings and Escient. All rights reserved.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

•Do not use this apparatus near water.

•Clean only with a dry cloth.

•Do not block any ventilation openings.

•Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

•To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user serviceable parts are inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

•To prevent electric shock, do not use a 3 wire to 2 wire adapter plug.

•A three prong grounded outlet is required.

•You are cautioned that any change or modification not expressly approved in this manual or approved in writing by an authorized representative of Escient could void your warranty and/or your authority to operate this equipment.

•Prolonged use of any video device which produces a static (non-moving, non-changing) or repetitive image on your projector, television or plasma display device can cause “screen burn-in”. You are encouraged to leave the FireBall screen-saver turned on and set to the lowest possible “time-out” duration. Warning: This device uses the mains plug as the means to disconnect the unit, this unit remains powered unless disconnected from the mains source.