# Hints for Operating

Source: https://help.malighting.com/dot2/en/help/key_hints_for_operating.html
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- Get at first an **overview** about the console.
- **Read** the context sensitive [help](/dot2/key_viewitem_help/).
- **Save** the show file **frequently** by double press [Backup](/dot2/key_key_backup/) or use the auto save function. Refer to, [Backup window](/dot2/key_window_backup/).
- **Save** the show file **additional** on a USB drive.
- **Label** cues, executors, groups, presets, and so on, immediately after storing. Refer to, [Label Command](/dot2/key_keyword_label/).
- Connect an **external touch screen** for advanced handling and the best overview. We recommend the **ELO 1928L** (Intelli - touch 4wire touch technology) or the **ELO 2200L** (Intelli - touch 4wire touch technology for Europe/Middle-East/Africa region). Refer to, [How to use external screens?](/dot2/key_ht_useexternalscreen/).
- If you are working on a **live show**, store a **program time fader** on an executor. Refer to, [Empty Executor Window](/dot2/key_window_emptyexecutor/).
- Use **presets** for programming. If you update the show, any changes you make in the presets will link to the cues. Refer to, [How to work with Presets?](/dot2/key_ht_presets/).