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About These Operating Instructions
This manual is composed of Preparations, Operations, Setup and References.
The descriptions in the following pages are based on the assumption that Windows
®
XP Professional runs on a PC.
Operation windows may not be the same as those appearing on the pages when a different OS is used or different
settings are applied.
Preparations (pages 15 - 24)
Contains descriptions of the required preparations to operate this software including descriptions of how to install
this software.
Operations (pages 25 - 121)
Contains descriptions of how to operate the applications.
Start with Principal Window Chart (page 25) to find out about operation windows first.
Start with Monitor Live Images (page 41) to find out about functions first.
Setup (pages 122 - 145)
Contains descriptions of how to perform the settings of the recorder, the user registration, the schedule recording
and the optional settings of the applications. Before running the applications, perform the required settings.
References (pages 146 - 155)
Contains descriptions such as how to solve problems and the messages displayed on a monitor.
System Requirements
It is recommended to install this software on a PC that meets the following system requirements.
OS
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
2000 Professional SP4
*1
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Professional or Home Edition SP2
OS language
Refer to page 2 of the Installation Guide
Computer
IBM PC/AT Compatible
CPU
Pentium
®
D 3.0 GHz or faster (Pentium
®
4 2.4 GHz minimum)
Memory
1 GB or more
Video memory
128 MB or more (64 MB minimum)
CD-ROM drive
Necessary to install this software
Hard disk drive
80 MB of available disk space for installation*
2
Display
1024 x 768 pixels or more, 24-bit True color or better
(Full color environment recommended)
Network Interface
10/100/1000 Mbps Network interface card must be installed*
3
Web Browser
Microsoft
®
Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 or later
Other web browsers are not compatible with this unit.
*1 Update Microsoft Direct X to 9.0c or later. The latest Direct X can be downloaded from the web site of Microsoft
Corporation.
*2 It is necessary to prepare other disk space exclusively as storage for files downloaded from the recorder in addi-
tion to the required available disk space for installation.
*3 The network settings on the PC must meet those of the network environment where the PC is connected.
Important:
•
If a sound card is not installed on a PC in use, it is impossible to hear audio playback.
• This software must be installed or started by the administrator. Otherwise, any problems will not be covered by
the warranty.
• While running this software, the PC will not move to the system standby mode or the system hibernation mode.
• Run this software alone. Otherwise, the CPU overload and the shortage of resources will cause malfunction and
insufficient performance. Do not use other applications, especially heavy load types, while this software is run-
ning.
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