If using this projector at high elevations 1 400 2 700 m (4 593 - 8 858 ft) sea level, set the HIGH ALTITUDE MODE to ON. See “HIGH ALTITUDE MODE” on page 42. ..Failure to observe this may result in malfunctions or the life of the lamp or the other components may be shortened. ImportantInformation Cautions on use In order to get the best picture quality ..Draw curtains or blinds over any windows and turn off any lights near the screen to prevent outside light or light from indoor lamps from shining onto the screen. Do not touch the surfaces of the lens or the front glass with your bare hands. ..If the surface of the lens becomes dirty from fingerprints or anything else, this will be magnified and projected onto the screen. Moreover, when not using the projector, close the front panel cover. Liquid crystal panel ..Do not project the same image for long periods of time, as this may remain as an afterimage on the liquid crystal panel. Display the white screen test pattern for more than an hour to remove it. See “TEST PATTERN” on page 43. ..The liquid crystal panel of the projector is built with very high precision technology to provide fine picture details. Occasionally, a few stuck pixels may appear on the screen as fixed points of blue, green or red. It is recommended to switch off the projector once and try after 1 hour later again. Please note that this does not affect the performance of your LCD. The projector has a high pressure mercury lamp and that is characterized as follows. ..The brightness of the lamp depends on the duration of use. ..The lamp may explode or shorten the lamp life by shocks or chipping damage. ..The lamp may explode only occasionally after using the projector. ..The lamp may explode if using the projector after the instructed lamp replacement timing. ..When the lamp exploded, it emits internal smoke-like gas. ..The lamp life is depends on individual lamp characteristics, usage condition and the installation environment. Especially the consecutive use of the projector for more than 10 hours, or the frequent switching on or off may greatly affect on the lamp life. Optical components ..If you use the projector consecutively 6 hours every day, the optical components may need to be replaced in less than 1 year. Security Take the safety measures for use of the projector Security instruction that should cover the following envisioned ..The connecting network must be secured by firewall incidents. or others. ..The leakage of your personal registered information. ..Change your password regularly. ..Dishonest operation by an untrusted third party. ..Do not use password too simple to guess. ..Locking out or prevent anyone else from using the ..The Authorized Service Center will never ask you for projector by an untrusted third party. the password. ..Do not share your password with anyone else. ..Password the projector and restrict access to authorized users only. ENGLISH - 9 ImportantInformationImportantInformation Precautions with regard to safety Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector. * The protectors for enclosed products, such as a plug cover or foam cartons, must be treated properly. * Contact to an Authorized Service Center for lost accessories. Remote control for PT-F300NTU (x1) N2QAYB000308 Remote control for PT-F300U (x1) N2QAYB000311 AA batteries for remote control (x2) Safety cable TTRA0141 Attachment screw (x1) Safety cable (x1) Power cord (x1) K2CG3DH00054 CD-ROM (x1) TQBH9012 Power cord secure lock (x1) TTRA0182 ENGLISH - 10 Read this first Minimum required setting screen When you start the projection for the first time, the minimum required setting screen for projection will be displayed. • INITIAL SETTING INSTALLATION 1. Select the required language setting by pressing Select the required installation method. IH, then press the ENTER button. INITIAL SETTING ENGLISH SELECT ENTER PLEASE SELECT LANGUAGE 2. Select the minimum required settings to start the projection. • Press the RETURN button to return to the language setting menu. • Press FG to move through the menu items. • Press IHto select the required setting. • Press the ENTER button to complete the setting and start the projection. FRONT/DESK Setting on a desk/floor and projecting from front FRONT/CEILING Mounting on the ceiling and projecting from front REAR/DESK Setting on a desk/floor and projecting from rear REAR/CEILING Mounting on the ceiling and projecting from rear Preparation HIGH ALTITUDE MODE If you use the projector at high elevation, the HIGH ALTITUDE MODE setting need to be ON to set the fan speed high. • OFF The fan speed is low. • ON The fan speed is high. NOTE: • At 1 400 - 2700 m (4 593 - 8 858 ft) above sea level, the setting must be ON. • The loudness of fan noise depends on the HIGH ALTITUDE MODE setting. INSTALLATION INITIAL SETTING FRONT/DESK HIGH ALTITUDE MODE OFF SELECT ENTER RETURN SWITCH TO HIGH ALTITUDE MODE "ON" IF OVER 1400m(4593Ft). NOTE: ..Once you fi...