Milestone Matrix Monitor 2.3 - Manual (Page 15)

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Matrix Monitor 2.3 User's Manual
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When this is the case, a small alert box will be displayed in the bottom right corner of your screen upon each
executed command. The alert box will inform you about the executed
command.
The alert box will close automatically after 10 seconds. If required, you can
close the alert box manually at any time.
Shortcut menus
Two shortcut menus are available when working with the Matrix Monitor application:
Matrix Monitor window shortcut menu
By right-clicking anywhere inside the Matrix Monitor window, you get access to a shortcut
menu:
The shortcut menu has the following options:
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Full Screen: Lets you view the Matrix Monitor window in full screen mode, i.e. completely maximized,
without any title bar, etc. To return to regular view, simply select Full Screen again.
Tip: To quickly toggle between viewing the Matrix Monitor window in full screen or regular view, you can
also simply double-click anywhere inside the Matrix Monitor window.

Always On Top: Forces the Matrix Monitor window on top of other windows on your screen.

Config: Lets you access the Matrix Monitor Configuration window (see "Configuration" on page 9).
Note that before the Matrix Monitor Configuration window opens, you will be prompted to specify the
password required for communicating with your Matrix Monitor.

Hide Window: Sends the Matrix Monitor window to hidden mode, in which you will not see the window
until there are images to display.
You will, however, still be able to access the window by clicking the Milestone XProtect Matrix icon in
Windows’ notification area (also known as the system tray; typically located in the bottom right corner of
your screen):
Example only; your notification area may have different content
Notification Area shortcut menu
By right-clicking the Milestone XProtect Matrix icon in Windows’ notification area, you get
access to another shortcut menu:
The shortcut menu has the following options:

Show Window: Restores the Matrix Monitor window in either regular or full screen view, depending on
configuration.

Config: Lets you access the Matrix Monitor Configuration window. Note that before the Matrix
Monitor Configuration window opens, you will be prompted to specify the password required for
communicating with your Matrix Monitor.