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Accessing DX8100 Electronic Documentation
The DX8100 is supported by electronic and printed documentation. The printed documents come packaged with the DX8100. Table E describes
each individual document, its distribution, and its intended use. The DX8100 server and client application also includes an online Help system. By
default, the Help system is not enabled for viewing.
Table E. DX8100 Documentation
Document Name Location Purpose
Important Safety Instructions Box and CD Detailed instructions about how to safely use the DX8100
Important Security Information for
System Administrators
Box and CD Provides system administrator information for administering the DX8100
Quick Start Installation Guide Box and CD Basic information on identifying and connecting the parts of the DX8100 Series DVR
Quick Start Operations Guide Box and CD Basic information to help users to begin using the DX8100
Installation Manual Box and CD Provides detailed instructions on installing the DX8100
Operation and Programming for Client
Application Software
CD Detailed instructions on using the included PC, Web, and mobile client application
software programs
Operation and Programming for Server
Application Software
CD Detailed instructions on using the DX8100
Upgrade and Recovery Instructions Box and CD Detailed instructions about upgrading the DX8100 or reinstalling DX8100 software
Using McAfee
®
VirusScan CD Detailed instructions on installing and using McAfee
Using Symantec
™
AntiVirus CD Detailed instructions on installing and using Symantec
Provides system administrator information for administering the DX8100
To access the electronic manuals from the Resource CD:
1. Insert the DX8100 Resource CD into your PC’s DVD drive, and then wait for the window to open.
Figure 66. Resource CD Window: Mobile Client Installation Option
2. If your system does not have a current version of Adobe
®
Acrobat
®
Reader installed, click Install Adobe Acrobat Reader and follow the
directions.