C2631M-A (6/07) Client Application 23

Logging In to the Client Application

The default password for the DX8100 Client application is “000000.” You should change the client password immediately after logging in to the
software for the first time. Follow the instructions below to change the DX8100 Client application login password.
To log in to the DX8100 Client:
1. Start the DXDX8100 Client application. The DX8100 Client Password dialog box opens.
Figure 12. DX8100 Client Password Dialog Box
2. Enter a valid password in the “Input password” text box.
3. Click OK. The DX8100 Client application starts.
Pelco recommends that you change the DX8100 Client application default password after you first log in to the DX8100 Client application.
For information on changing the default password, refer to Changing the DX8100 Client Application Login Password.

CHANGING THE DX8100 CLIENT APPLICATION LOGIN PASSWORD

To change the DX8100 Client password:
1. Wait while the software loads and the DX8100 Client application window opens.
2. From the DX8100 menu bar, choose File > Client Password. The DX8100 Client Password Setup dialog box opens.
3. Enter the old password in the “Old password�� text box.
4. Enter a new password in the “New password” text box.
5. Re-enter the new password in the “Confirm” text box.
6. Click OK.
Remember the new client password or write it down and store it in a secure location.

ENABLING DIRECTDRAW VIDEO HARDWARE ACCELERATION

If your computer’s video hardware supports Microsoft DirectDraw® extensions, you can enable DirectDraw to enhance video performance.
Enabling DirectDraw improves performance by delegating graphics acceleration duties to your PC’s video hardware instead of your computer’s
main processor.
To enable DirectDraw hardware acceleration:
• Choose View > DirectX Draw.
WARNING: Do not enable DirectDraw on the Client application unless you are certain that your hardware supports DirectDraw hardware
acceleration. Check the documentation that came with your PC and your graphics card before enabling DirectDraw. Although some VGA
cards support DirectDraw, not all are compatible with the DX8100 Client application. Check the Pelco Web site for a complete list of
compatible VGA cards.