158 START UP8.1 ACTIVATION (LOGIN SETUP)When the system starts for the first time or when it has been reset to Inactive status, a series of Activationscreens will appear allowing you to setup your Admin Password, Security Questions, and Lock ScreenPattern. Before you start! YOU WILL NEED A USB FLASH DRIVE TO SAVE YOUR SECURITY SETTINGS.PASSWORD CREATIONThe system does not have a default password,the first time the system starts you will need tocreate a password. This password is required toaccess the system and for adding the Device(DVR) in the mobile app.The password must be 8-16 characters and mustinclude at least 2 of the following: numbers,lowercase / uppercase letters, and specialcharacters.We recommend creating a password that is easy to remember but difficult for others to guess andresetting your password regularly for added protection. REMEMBER YOUR PASSWORD!STEPS:• Admin: Create and enter your password. This is the same password you will use when addingthe device (DVR) in the mobile app.• Confirm: Re-enter your password.• IP Camera Activation: Create and enter a password. This field is only required for IPCameras which are not available from Defender for the 4K system however this field ismandatory to complete this screen.• Click the Security Question checkbox to set up the questions. If you forget your passwordthere are only 2 ways to access your system: Security Questions and GUID Import so we highlyrecommend setting up these questions.• Click OK to set the password and to move to the next screen.SECURITY QUESTIONSIf you forget your password Security Questions can beused to verify you are authorized to access the system.WARNING: DO NOT RIGHT CLICK DURING ACTIVATIONBECAUSE YOU WILL BE UNABLE TO COMPLETE THESECURITY QUESTION SECTION. YOU WILL ONLY BEABLE TO ACCESS THE SYSTEM USING GUID IF YOUFORGET YOUR PASSWORDSTEPS:• Use the drop-down to select from the list ofpossible Questions.• Enter a response in the Answer field.CONTENTS