Raritan PX3-1000 series, User Manual

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Chapter 6: Using the Web Interface
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Webcam Management
The webcam-related menu items appear only when there are webcam(s)
connected to the PX3. See
Connecting a Logitech Webcam
(on page 81).
With a Logitech
®
webcam connected to the PX3, you can visually monitor
the environment around the PX3 via snapshots or videos captured by the
webcam.

To view snapshots and videos, you need the permission of either
"Change Webcam Configuration" or "View Webcam Sanpshots and
Configuration."

To configure webcam settings, you need the "Change Webcam
Configuration" permission.
If your webcam supports audio transmission, audio will be available in
live videos.
You can manually store snapshots taken from the webcam onto the PX3
or a remote server. See
Viewing Saved Snapshots and Managing
Storage
(on page 355).
Links to snapshots or videos being captured by a webcam can be sent via
email or instant message. See
Sending Snapshots or Videos in an
Email or Instant Message (on page 354).
You can create event rules to trigger emails containing snapshots from a
webcam. See
Available Actions
(on page 289).
For more information on the Logitech webcam, see the user
documentation accompanying it.
Configuring Webcams and Viewing Live Images
To configure the webcam or view live snapshot/video sessions, choose
Webcam in the
Menu (on page 132).
Live Preview:
1. Click the Live Preview title bar to expand it.
2. The live snapshot/video session captured by the webcam is
displayed.

The default is to show live snapshots. Interval time and the image
captured time are displayed on the top of the image.
3. To save the current image, click Save Snapshot. See
Viewing Saved
Snapshots and Managing Storage
(on page 355).
4. To have the live session also displayed in a Primary Standalone Live
Preview window, click New Live Preview Window.