User guide

Chapter 3: Operations 27
Figure 3.7: Administrator Functions Menu
To create the administrator account:
1. Press the Control key twice to access the Administrator Channel List.
2. Press the Control key twice more to access the Command Menu.
3. Highlight Administrator Functions from the Command Menu and press Enter.
4. Highlight Administrator Password from the Administrator Menu and
press Enter.
5. Type your password and press Enter. (The password is not case sensitive.)
6. Re-enter the password for confi rmation and press Enter.
CAUTION: Security is enabled once the password has been created. Store a copy of your
password in a safe place.
You should now see the option F10 - Logout at the bottom of the Administrator
Channel List and a lock symbol to the right of the menu headings.
To set the administrator logout time:
1. Press the Control key twice to access the Administrator Channel List.
2. Press the Control key twice more to access the Command Menu.
3. Highlight Administrator Functions from the Command Menu and press Enter.
4. Highlight Administrator Logout Time from the Administrator Menu and
press Enter.
5. Enter the number of minutes you wish to pass without keyboard/mouse
activity before the administrator is automatically logged out of the system.
The default of ø keeps the administrator logged on continuously; 60 is the
maximum setting. Press Enter when you have completed your confi guration.
Administrator Menu
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Administrator Password
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