Panasonic SP-DR04 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL (SP-DR_Ver. 1.1_120404)
H.264 Video Compression
Digital Video Recorder
About this user guide
Before installing and using this unit, please read this user guide carefully.
Be sure to keep it handy for later reference.

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Safety Precautions
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
WARNING
To reduce a risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
This symbol indicates the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
product.
This symbol indicates the presence of uninsulated ”dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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These precautions must be followed for safety reasons.
Warning
zDo not use if the unit emits smoke, strange sounds are heard, or odor is emitted.
zMake sure the power cable is not damaged.
zMake sure there is no dust accumulation on the power plug or the outlet.
zDisassembly prohibited
zDo not place any foreign objects inside the unit.
zDo not place a container holding water or other liquids above the unit when it is connected to
power.
zDo not allow the unit to get wet.
zDo not use during thunder/thunder storms.
zDo not place in an unstable position.
zDo not expose to shock or vibration.
zDo not use this unit in areas where it is exposed to the possibility of explosion.
Caution
zDo not pull on the power cable when removing the power plug from the outlet.
zDo not touch the power plug with wet hands.
zDo not sit on.
zMake sure the cables are connected properly.
zDo not place heavy objects on connected units.
zNever move this unit while the power is turned on.
zRemove the power plug from the outlet when the unit is going to remain unused for long periods of
time.
zDo not block the cooling fans or air ducts.
zDo not expose to extreme temperatures or humidity changes.

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Warning
Installation and servicing should be performed only by qualified and experienced personnel.
Turn off the power of the DVR when connecting cameras, audio or sensor cables.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage caused by improper use of the product or failure to
follow instructions for the product.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any problems caused by or resulting from the user physically
opening the DVR for examination or attempting to fix the unit. The manufacturer may not be held liable for
any issues with the unit if the warranty seal is removed.

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Product Components
The package contains the main unit and its components as specified below. When you purchase the unit,
Please check to ensure the components specified below are included.
DVR Set
Client Software CD
Mouse
Remote Control
Battery1.5V (AAA x 2EA)
Quick Guide
Adaptor & Power Cable
HDD data power cable
HDD mounting bracket & Screw
DVD drive mounting bracket & Screw
(only for SP-DR08 & SP-DR16)
HDD & DVD drive fixing screw
(only for SP-DR08 & SP-DR16)
Built-in DVD drive (option)

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Basic function of the USB Mouse
①: Left button: SELECT function
②:Wheel: MOVEMENT function on a drop-down menu
Mounting the hard disk drive
For SP-DR04 :
1. Unfasten the cover of the unit. 2. Mount the HDD to the supplied HDD
bracket using the supplied 4 screws.
3. Fix the HDD on the bottom of the system using
the system the supplied mounting screw.
4. Connect the HDD to the mainboard on using
the supplied SATA cable and power cable.

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For SP-DR08 & SP-DR16 :
1. Before installing bracket and screws onto
HDD
2. After installing bracket and screws
onto HDD.
3. Installation HDD and Bracket onto base
case (Inside)
4. Installation HDD and Bracket onto base
case (Outside)
5. After connecting power cable and data
cable with HDD
6. Whole picture after installation HDD

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Compatible HDD Models
Brand Model Size SATA Type RPM Buffer
Seagate ST2000VM002 2 TB SATA 2 5900 RPM 64 MB
ST2000DL003(barracuda green) 2 TB SATA 3 5900 RPM 64 MB
ST32000641AS(Barracuda XT) 2 TB SATA 3 7200 RPM 64 MB
ST1000DM003 1 TB SATA 3 7200 RPM 64 MB
ST31000524AS(barracuda 7200.12) 1 TB SATA 3 7200 RPM 32 MB
ST31000322CS(pipeline) 1 TB SATA 2 5900 RPM 8 MB
ST31000526SV(Surveillance) 1 TB SATA 3 7200 RPM 32 MB
ST31000524AS(Barracuda) 1 TB SATA 3 7200 RPM 32 MB
ST31000340SV(Surveillance) 1 TB SATA 2 7200 RPM 32 MB
ST31000528AS(Barracuda) 1 TB SATA 2 7200 RPM 32 MB
ST500DM002(barracuda) 500 GB SATA 3 7200 RPM 16 MB
ST3500312CS(pipeline) 500 GB SATA 2 5900 RPM 8 MB
ST3500411SV(Surveillance) 500 GB SATA 3 7200 RPM 16 MB
ST3500413AS(Barracuda) 500 GB SATA 3 7200 RPM 16 MB
ST3500830SCE 500 GB SATA 2 7200 RPM 8 MB
ST3500418AS(Barracuda) 500 GB SATA 2 7200 RPM 16 MB
ST3500410AS(Barracuda) 500 GB SATA 2 7200 RPM 16 MB
ST250DM000(barracuda) 250 GB SATA 3 7200 RPM 16 MB
ST3250312CS(pipeline) 250 GB SATA 2 5900 RPM 8 MB
ST3250410AS(Barracuda) 250 GB SATA 2 7200 RPM 16 MB
ST3250310SV(Surveillance) 250 GB SATA 2 7200 RPM 8 MB
ST3250318AS(Barracuda) 250 GB SATA 2 7200 RPM 8 MB
ST3160815AS(Barracuda) 160 GB SATA 2 7200 RPM 8 MB
HITACHI HDS723020BLA642 2 TB SATA 3 7200 RPM 64 MB
HDS722020ALA330 2 TB SATA 2 7200 RPM 32 MB
HDS721010DLE630 1 TB SATA 3 7200 RPM 32 MB
HDS721010KLA330 1 TB SATA 2 7200 RPM 32 MB
HDT721010SLA360 1 TB SATA 2 7200 RPM 16 MB
HDS721010CLA332 1 TB SATA 2 7200 RPM 32 MB
HDS721050CLA362 500 GB SATA 2 7200 RPM 16 MB
HDP725050GLA360 500 GB SATA 2 7200 RPM 16 MB
HDS721032CLA362 320 GB SATA 2 7200 RPM 16 MB
HDS721025CLA382 250 GB SATA 2 7200 RPM 8 MB
HDT721025SLA380 250 GB SATA 2 7200 RPM 8 MB
HDP725025GLA380 250 GB SATA 2 7200 RPM 8 MB
Western
Digital
WD20EARS 2 TB SATA 2 5900 RPM 64 MB
WD20EARX(00PASB0) 2 TB SATA 3 5900 RPM 65 MB

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WD20EADS 2 TB SATA 2 5400 RPM 32 MB
WD20EURS 2 TB SATA 2 - 64 MB
WD10EURX(63FH1Y0) 1 TB SATA 3 5400 RPM 64 MB
WD10EZRX(00A8LB0) 1 TB SATA 3 5400 RPM 64 MB
WD10EARS(00Y5B1 Caviar Green) 1 TB SATA 3 5400 RPM 64 MB
WD10EVDS(63U8B1) 1 TB SATA 3 7200 RPM 32 MB
WD10EALX(229BA1) 1 TB SATA 3 7200 RPM 32 MB
WD10EALX(009BA0) 1 TB SATA 3 7200 RPM 32 MB
WD10EVVS 1 TB SATA 2 5400 RPM 8 MB
WD10EACS 1 TB SATA 2 - 16 MB
WD10EUCX 1 TB SATA 3 - 16 MB
WD10EURS(630AB1) 1 TB SATA 2 5900 RPM 64 MB
WD5000AAKX(221CA1 Caviar Blue) 500 GB SATA 2 7200 RPM 16 MB
WD5000AAKX(001CA0) 500 GB SATA 3 7200 RPM 16 MB
WD5000AVCS 500 GB SATA 2 - 16 MB
WD5000AACS 500 GB SATA 2 5400 RPM 16 MB
WD2500AVVS(63L2B0) 250 GB SATA 3 - -
WD2500AAKX 250 GB SATA 3 7200 RPM 16 MB
WD2500AVVS 250 GB SATA 2 - 8 MB
WD2500AAKS 250 GB SATA 2 7200 RPM 16 MB
NOTICE
The brands and models of all HDD should be the same. If the brands and models of each HDD are different
with others, the DVR may not recognize HDD.

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Specifications
ITEM SP-DR04 SP-DR08 SP-DR16
Video
Input
Channel 4 8 16
Input Level Composite, 1.0Vp-p, 75ohm
Signal Format NTSC/PAL
Video Loss Check Yes
Output VGA 1 (Main Display)
CVBS 1 (Main or Spot) 2 (Main Display & Spot Display)
Audio Input & Output 4 CH Line input & 1 CH Line output
Audio Codec G.711
Alarm Sensor Input (NC/NO Selectable) 4 (NC/NO Selectable)
Alarm Output 1 (Alarm out by Sensor, Motion and Video Loss)
Record
Compression H.264
Multi-operation QUADPLEX (Playback/Record/Network/Backup)
PAL
D1 100fps
Half D1 100fps 200fps
CIF 100fps 200fps 400fps
Recording quality grade Level 1 (Low), 2, 3, 4, 5 (High)
Recording Mode Continuous / Schedule / Motion/ Sensor/ Manual
Motion Detection Motion detection setup by Grid
Recording by channel’s Resolution Yes
Pre Recording 15 seconds to 20 minutes before an event
Post Recording 10 seconds to 1 minutes after an event
Display Frame Rate ( /Sec) 25fps/ch, 50 fields (PAL)
Playback
Multi-Decoding 1, 4 1, 4, 8 1, 4, 8, 16
Playback Speed Single channel × 1/4, 1/2, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64
Multi-channels × 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 × 2, 4, 8, 16 × 2, 4, 8
Search Mode Timeline, Event, Specific Time, Archive, Log
Storage
HDD
Interface Type Serial ATA
Capacity of 1 HDD 2TB
Internal HDD No. 1 1 (2: w/o DVD drive)
ESATA 1
File system NaFS
USB Port 2 (Front 1, Rear 1)
Backup USB Flash drive Video & Still Image
Built-in DVD drive Video & Still Image

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Huge Backup Yes (up to 24 hours)
Network Video & Still Image
User I/F Menu Display GUI
Input Method Front buttons, Remote control, Mouse, Keyboard controller
Serial port
Console - 1 RS-232C (9pin D-SUB connector)
PTZ control & Keyboard DVR control 1 RS-485
Termination Yes
Network
Dynamic DNS Yes (Free DDNS)
Network Interface 10/100/1000 base-T Ethernet (RJ-45)
Dual Encoding for Network Streaming CIF 15fps /ch
Network
Access
Client Software (1:1) Live, Search, Backup, PTZF Camera Control, Remote Setup,
Remote Upgrade
Web viewer (1:1)
Multi-sites Monitoring System (1:n)
Features
DLS (Day Light Saving) Yes
Quick Setup Yes
S.M.A.R.T Yes
Internal Beep By Alarm, Motion, Video Loss, HDD error
Multi-Language Yes
S/W Upgrade USB Flash drive, Remote S/W Upgrade
NTP Yes
3G Mobile Yes (Exclusive Viewer Application : iUMS)
Power
source Power Supply Voltage DC 12V 3A DC 12V 5A
Allowable operation temperature During operation 5°C - 40°C, During storage: -10°C - +50°C
Allowable operation humidity 0 - 90 %
Weight Unit Weight (Gross weight) 1.5Kgs (3.0Kgs) 4.1Kgs (6.2Kgs)
Dimension Unit Dimension (W x H x D) 340 x 262 x 63 (mm) 380 x 340 x 72 (mm)
Please note that specifications and unit exterior design are subject to change without notification

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Table of Contents
1. Name, Function and Connection.....................................................................................................15
2-1. Front Panel........................................................................................................................................15
2-2. Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................................17
2-3. Remote control..................................................................................................................................18
2. Setting up the DVR..........................................................................................................................19
3-1. Setup – Main Screen.........................................................................................................................19
3-2. Setup – Display Mode .......................................................................................................................21
3-3. Setup – Recording Mode...................................................................................................................23
3-3-1. Recording Schedules.............................................................................................................................................. 24
3-4. Setup – Device Mode ........................................................................................................................25
3-4-1. ALARM-OUT........................................................................................................................................................... 26
3-4-2 SPOT-OUT setup..................................................................................................................................................... 26
3-4-3 Controller & PTZ Setup............................................................................................................................................ 27
3-4-4. Motion Zone Setup ................................................................................................................................................. 28
3-5. Setup – Storage Mode.......................................................................................................................29
3-6. Setup – System Mode .......................................................................................................................31
3-7. Setup – SECURITY Mode.................................................................................................................35
3-8. Setup – Network Mode......................................................................................................................37
3-8-1. Port, Network Audio Port and Web Port.................................................................................................................. 38
3-8-2. Network Types........................................................................................................................................................ 38
3-8-3. DDNS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 39
3-8-4. Network Stream ...................................................................................................................................................... 39
3-9. Setup - CONFIG Mode......................................................................................................................40
3-10. Quick Setup.....................................................................................................................................41
3-11. Saving Setup ...................................................................................................................................41
3. Live, Search and Playback..............................................................................................................42
4-1. Live Viewing Screen..........................................................................................................................42
4-2. SEARCH Screen...............................................................................................................................44
4-2-1. TIME-LINE Search.................................................................................................................................................. 44
4-2-2. Event Search .......................................................................................................................................................... 45
4-2-3. Go To First Time ..................................................................................................................................................... 45
4-2-4. Go To Last Time...................................................................................................................................................... 45
4-2-5. Go To Specific Time................................................................................................................................................ 45
4-2-6. Archive Search ....................................................................................................................................................... 46
4-2-7. Log Search ............................................................................................................................................................. 46
4-3. Play mode .........................................................................................................................................47
5. PTZ Control ........................................................................................................................................48
6. Back up...............................................................................................................................................49

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6-1. Still Image backup onto USB flash memory ......................................................................................49
6-2. Video backup onto USB flash memory..............................................................................................49
6-3. Transferring still images or video from the ARCHIVE list...................................................................50
6-4. Playback of Backup Video.................................................................................................................51
7. Upgrading Firmware ...........................................................................................................................52
8. Network access using the Exclusive network viewer, UMS single .....................................................55
8-1. PC requirements ...............................................................................................................................55
8-2. Installing the network viewer .............................................................................................................55
8-3. Live monitoring mode and functions..................................................................................................56
8-4. Bi directional audio............................................................................................................................57
8-5. Remote search mode and functions..................................................................................................58
8-6. PC System configuration...................................................................................................................60
9. Network access using the Exclusive network viewer, UMS multi .......................................................63
9-1. Overview ...........................................................................................................................................63
9-2. Minimum PC requirements................................................................................................................63
9-3. Installing the program........................................................................................................................63
9-4. Live Window......................................................................................................................................64
9-4-1. Main user interface ................................................................................................................................................. 64
9-4-2. Control buttons ....................................................................................................................................................... 64
9-5. Search and Playback Window...........................................................................................................66
9-5-1. Main user interface ................................................................................................................................................. 66
9-5-2. Main control panel .................................................................................................................................................. 66
9-6. Setup of UMS Multi Client .................................................................................................................68
9-6-1. General................................................................................................................................................................... 68
9-6-2. Event ...................................................................................................................................................................... 68
9-6-3. Record .................................................................................................................................................................... 69
9-6-4. OSD........................................................................................................................................................................ 69
9-6-5. Language................................................................................................................................................................ 69
9-6-6. About ...................................................................................................................................................................... 70
9-7. Remote Setup ...................................................................................................................................70
9-8. Operation ..........................................................................................................................................74
9-8-1. Addition, Delete, and modify of DVR sites .............................................................................................................. 74
9-8-2. Connect and Disconnect......................................................................................................................................... 76
9-8-3. Still-image capture during Live................................................................................................................................ 77
9-8-4. Recording video on local PC during Live ................................................................................................................ 78
9-8-5. Local Playback and Remote Playback ................................................................................................................... 79
9-8-6. AVI Backup during playback ................................................................................................................................... 81
10. Network – By an web-browser viewer ..............................................................................................83
APPENDIX: How to connect network .....................................................................................................86

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Main Features
H.264 Video compression Reliable File system
Individual channel operation Motion detaction
Easy scheduler Easy software upgrade
Easy and simple user interface
Automatic video input and video loss detection
Covert camera operation provides enhanced security
Various ways of network access via Network client software, Web-viewer, UMS(Multi-site
monitoring software) and Mobile Viewer
Instant and convenient backup via USB flash drive, DVD-R(only for SP-DR08/ SP-DR16) or
network
Exclusive file format backup AVI backup
High quality VGA (1280X1024) Built-in PTZF camera control
4 channels audio recording

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1. Name, Function and Connection
2-1. Front Panel
The following information will help you to operate the front panel controls.
SP-DR04
SP-DR08 / SP-DR16
Table2.1.1. Indication lamps
NO. Name Description
A HDD Indicating that the system is accessing the hard disk.
B POWER Indicating that the system is switched on.
C ALARM Indicating that when sensor(s) is/are triggered or motion is detected.
D NETWORK Indicating that when Network client connects through the network.
E BACKUP Indicating that USB or DVD-R storage device is stored images or video.
F CH1~16 Indicating that the channel is being recorded.
Table 2.1.2. Front panel buttons
NO Name Description
1 SETUP Press to enter SETUP menu.
2 SEQ Enable/disable the automatic sequence of display of channels in full
screen, quad, 9-split display mode.
3 PTZ Press to control Pan/Tilt/Zoom operations.
4 CAPTUR
/BACKUP
Press to capture video in bmp format in live or playback mode.

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5
Press to rewind the footage in playback mode.
6
Press to fast forward the footage in playback mode.
7
In live display mode : Press to select audio mode.
In playback mode : Jump/Step backward. The playback position
moves 60 seconds backward.
8
In live display mode : Press to enable/disable ALARM operation.
In playback mode : Jump/Step forward. The playback position moves
60 seconds forward.
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Press to start or stop manual recording.
10
In live display mode : Press to go to SEARCH menu.
In playback mode : Press to play/pause the footage.
11 ESC Press for temporary storage of the changed value or to return to the
previous menu screen.
12 USB Port To archive still-image or video into a USB memory or upgrade
firmware with USB memory stick, connect a USB memory to the USB
terminal.
13 ▲(UP) Press to move up the menu in Setup mode.
14 ▼(DOWN) Press to move down the menu in Setup mode.
15 ◀(LEFT) Press to move left or to change the values in Setup mode.
16 ▶(RIGHT) Press to move right or to change the values in Setup mode.
17 SEL Press to select desired menu item or to store the setup value.
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Channel keys. For channel 10, press the 0 key. For channel 11, press
the +10 and 1 key. For channel 16, press the +10 and 6 key.
19 DVD drive
(option)
To save video, insert a DVD-R
20 OPEN
/CLOSE
To open and close the insert tray, press the button.

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2-2. Rear Panel
SP-DR04
SP-DR08
SP-DR16
Table 2.2.1. Rear panel connections
NO Connection Purpose
1 VIDEO IN Connectors for video input. (NTSC/PAL)
2 CVBS Video out:. Main display
Spot out: One channel screen with an event image.
3 VGA Connector for VGA monitor.
4 RS-232 For engineering use only. (only for SP-DR08/ SP-DR16)
5 AUDIO IN 4 connectors for audio input.
6 AUDIO OUT 1 connector for audio output.
7 ETHERNET RJ-45 connector for LAN connection.
8 USB Port To archive still-image or video into a USB memory or
upgrade firmware with USB memory stick, connect a USB
memory to the USB terminal.
9 e-SATA Port 1 connector for External SATA
10 SENSOR IN 4 connectors for sensor device connection.
ALARM OUT 1 connector for alarm device connection.
Provides simple On/Off switching by using relay. 0.5A/125V,
1A/30V

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RS-485 RS-485 control terminal
11 POWER SOCKET Connect adaptor
(SP-DR04 : DC 12V 3A, SP-DR08/SP-DR16 : DC 12V 5A)
12 COOLING FAN
2-3. Remote control
① ID: When a remote control ID number is set in DVR, press it before
number.
② REC: To start and stop manual recording.
③ Number: To select channel (1, 2, 3 & 4) or to enter DVR ID number.
④ --◀(F/REW):
During playback - To move the playback position 60 seconds
backward.
During pause - To move the playback position 1 frame backward.
⑤ ▶-- (F/ADV):
During playback - To move the playback position 60 seconds
forward.
During pause - To move the playback position moves 1 frame
forward.
⑥ ◀◀ (REW): To rewind the footage at 1x, 2x, 4x, and more speed
during playback.
⑦ ▶/II (PLAY/PAUSE): To play or to pause the footage in playback
mode.
⑧ ▶▶ (FF): To fast forward the footage at 1x, 2x, 4x, and more
speeds during playback.
⑨ Control button: Press to move the menu items or select channel.
⑩ SETUP: To launch SETUP menu.
⑪ SEARCH: To go to the search menu.
⑫ ESC:
During setting - To return to previous menu screen.
During playback - To exit from playback
System Lock – to lock a system when pressing ESC button for 5
seconds.
System Unlock – to unlock a system when pressing ESC button for
5 seconds.
⑬ BACKUP: To start operations of backup in live or playback mode.
(The same function button as CAPTURE on the front panel)
⑭ SEQ: To start auto sequencing of the screen in full screen mode.
(Toggle)

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2. Setting up the DVR
The following sections detail the initial setup of a DVR.
3-1. Setup – Main Screen
When booting a system at first, the following messages display. After initializing, select a language and set
the time.
To enter the setup menu, select a right button of the mouse or press the SETUP button on the remote
control.
A default Password is 1111.
Table 3.1.1. Setup menu tree
Then password input screen will be displayed. User can select a password by pressing a small square box
next to a password input box. The factory default password is 1111. It is highly recommended to assign a
new password to protect the system. User can assign a new password in SECURITY setup menu.
CONTROL BAR AUTO HIDE: Set to hide automatically or display continuously a control bar on the bottom
side in a Live mode.
CHANNEL INFORMATION: Display a channel number, channel name, resolution, frame rate, quality and
recording type of each channel.
SYSTEM INFORMATION: Display a software version, storage size, network type, IP address, MAC
address, DDNS status, DVR ID and remote controller ID of the system.
SYSTEM LOCK: To lock the system, user input a password. To unlock the system, please press ESC
button for 5 seconds on a front panel or a remote control. You can also unlock the system when pressing
LOCK icon on the screen using a mouse control. Then, the system will ask a password.

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