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Using the Main Menu
To configure firmware upgrade notifications:
1. Select the Auto Upgrade tab.
2. Under Auto Upgrade, select Enable to enable automatic firmware updates. Mes-
sages for firmware upgrades will appear on the DVR locally and via client software.
3. Check Check for update to enable local messages on the DVR to notify you for up-
dates. The system will check for firmware upgrades every hour.
Note
Click Detect to check for firmware updates manually.
4. Click Apply to save changes.
15.8.3 Upgrading the System Firmware Using a USB Thumb Drive
If your system is not connected to the Internet, you may also download firmware upgrades
for free from www.lorextechnology.com and install them manually using a USB thumb
drive (not included).
You must have the latest DVR firmware and client software or mobile apps to con-
nect to the DVR over the Internet.
To upgrade the system firmware:
1. In your web browser, visit www.lorextechnology.com and search for the model number
of your DVR (check the label underneath your DVR for the model number). Download
the free firmware upgrade if one is available.
2. Extract the firmware into a blank USB flash drive. The firmware should be in a folder
named dvrupgrade. Ensure that this is the only folder in the USB drive.
3. Insert the flash drive into one of the USB ports.
4. Right-click to open the Menu Bar and click the Main Menu button (
5. Click Advanced.
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