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Figure 2-2 Shutdown Tips 
Rebooting the DVR 
While in the Shutdown menu (Figure 2-1), you can also reboot the DVR. 
Step 1 Enter the Shutdown menu by clicking Menu > Shutdown. 
Step 2 Click the Logout button to log out or the Reboot button to reboot the DVR. 
2.2  Activating the Device   
Purpose 
For the first-time access, you need to activate the device by setting an admin password. No 
operation is allowed before activation. You can also activate the device via Web Browser, SADP or 
Client Software. 
Step 1 Input the same password in the text field of Create New Password and Confirm New 
Password. 
 
Figure 2-3 Settings Admin Password 
  
STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED-We highly recommend you create a strong password of 
your own choosing (Using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three of the following 
categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters.) in order to 
increase the security of your product. And we recommend you reset your password regularly, 
especially in the high security system, resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect 
your product.