© National Instruments Corporation 2-1 Lookout Operator’s Manual
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Lookout Basics
This chapter explains how to start and get around within Lookout.
Basically, you use the mouse, keyboard, touch screens, and similar t ools to
manipulate controls on Lookout control panels. Most of what you do is as
simple as throwing a switch or adjusting a control knob.
Some operations require you to use Lookout menu items, covered in
Chapter 3, Lookout Runtime Menu Commands.
For specific information regarding the processes you are using, consult
your Lookout administrator.

Starting Lookout

Logging on to Lookout

Note If you are using Lookout outside of the United States, you may be required to use a
hardware key. Be sure to plug the key into the parallel port on your computer befo re
activating Lookout. If you do not, the program will not run.
Launch Lookout by selecting Start»Programs»National Instruments
Lookout»Lookout, or double-click on the Lookout icon.
When you start or restart Lookout (after having provided registration
information in your first startup), you are greeted by the l og on di alog b ox,
as shown in the following illustration.