Pelco C2631M-A manual Before You Begin, Starting the Client Emergency Agent

Before You Begin

Ensure that the following requirements have been met before starting the Emergency Agent application:

1.Make sure there is at least one active DX8100 Series DVR available on your network and your computer is set up to access it. Consult your network administrator for more information.

2.Install the DX8100 Emergency Agent application on your computer, if you have not done so already. Refer to Installing the Client Emergency Agent Application for instructions.

3.Make sure that Emergency Agent notification is set up on one or more DX8100 Series DVRs, and that your PC has been selected to receive emergency notifications. For information about setting up Emergency Agent notification, refer to the Emergency Notification Setup section of the Operation and Programming manual.

4.Make sure IPSec security services are installed and enabled on your PC. For more information, refer to Installing the Client Emergency Agent Application and Enabling IPSec Security Services.

STARTING THE CLIENT EMERGENCY AGENT

To start the emergency agent software on a client PC:

1.Turn on your PC and wait while Windows loads.

2.Double-click the Emergency Agent icon on the client computer’s desktop.

Figure 160. Emergency Agent Icon

The Emergency Agent dialog box opens.

Figure 161. Client Emergency Agent Dialog Box

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