Local Basic Operation; Boot Up And Shutdown; Boot Up; Shutdown - Dahua 41HS-W-S2 Series User Manual

4 Local Basic Operation

4.1 Boot up and Shutdown

4.1.1 Boot up

Caution
Before the boot up, please make sure:
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For device security, please connect the NVR to the power adapter first and then connect the
device to the power socket.
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The rated input voltage matches the device power on-off button. Please make sure the power
wire connection is OK. Then click the power on-off button.
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Always use the stable current, if necessary UPS is a best alternative measure.
Please follow the steps listed below to boot up the device.
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Connect the device to the monitor and then connect a mouse.
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Connect power cable.
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Click the power button at the front or rear panel and then boot up the device. After device booted up,
the system is in multiple-channel display mode by default.

4.1.2 Shutdown

Note
When you see corresponding dialogue box "System is shutting down..." Do not click power on-off
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button directly.
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Do not unplug the power cable or click power on-off button to shutdown device directly when device
is running (especially when it is recording.)
There are three ways for you to log out.
a) Main menu (RECOMMENDED)
From Main Menu->Shutdown, select shutdown from dropdown list.
Click OK button, you can see device shuts down.
b) From power on-off button on the front panel or remote control.
Press the power on-off button on the NVR front panel or remote control for more than 3 seconds to
shutdown the device.
c) From power on-off button on the rear panel.
4.2

Change/Reset Password

4.2.1 Change Password

For your own safety, please change your administrator default password after your first login.
After system booted up, you can see the following interface if it is your first login or you have restored
default setup. See Figure 4-1. Please input old password and then input new password twice to confirm
the change.
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The default administrator user name is admin and the password is admin.
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You can set security questions here to reset the password in case you forgot. System supports
customized setup. Please note you need to set two security questions at the same time. When you
reset the password, you need to answer these two security questions too.
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