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Administering the DVR5100
Only an administrator or someone with administrator privileges can configure the DVR5100. The following topics are discussed in this section.
• Updating DVR5100 Software
• Troubleshooting
• Default Settings for the DVR5100 System
• Specifications
Updating DVR5100 Software
To update the software on the DVR5100, you must have a CD that contains a newer version of the software than the one you are currently
running. To obtain an update CD, contact a Pelco representative or visit the Pelco web site (www.pelco.com) to download the updated application
directly. Follow the procedures below to install the updates on your unit.
TIP: You can use an optional KBD5000 keyboard or a USB PC keyboard and mouse to perform some setup tasks more easily. Refer to
Understanding DVR5100 Controls and Menus on page 31 for a comparison on using any of these devices to work with the on-screen menus.
To update the software:
1. Place the update CD in the CD-ROM drive on the front panel of the DVR5100.
2. Press on the front panel controls to display the main menu. If necessary, select the Back button to return to the main menu.
3. Select Setup . The Setup window appears. Select the System Configuration page.
Figure 88. Updating Software
4. Navigate to the Update Software command, and then press Enter/Shift .