Interlogix Topaz User Manual - Manual (Page 26)

Topaz
User Manual
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Software Installation
Before you Start Installing the Software
Note: Before starting Topaz make sure that “Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 provided by GE” has been installed using
the Topaz CD and the wizard has been run to complete the installation. If you have IE 6.0 already installed on your
computer, check if the title bar states “Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by GE”. If not, you must install the
Virtual Machine that is located on the CD. For more information see
Installing Virtual Machine on page 8
Setup for Internet Explorer
1. From Window’s desktop, right-click the Internet Explorer Icon and select Properties. Do not
use a Short Cut Icon.
2. On the General tab, click Settings, select Every visit to the page, and click OK to save.
3. On the Connections tab, click LAN Settings and make sure Use a proxy server for your
LAN is NOT selected. If it is selected, we recommend you uncheck the box and click OK,
unless a proxy is required. If a proxy is required, leave Use a proxy server for your LAN
checked, click Advanced..., and add the address of the Topaz server in the exceptions box.
4. On the Privacy tab, move the slide bar to Low, then click OK to save. Topaz uses session
cookies (no information is written to disk), which may also be enabled using the Privacy tab,
and clicking Advanced...
5. Click OK to save and exit Internet Explorer Properties.
This topic describes how to begin interacting with the Topaz System Software. The installation uses
default options.
The Auto configuration function may also be used to assist you in setting up the system.
Whenever possible power-up the system's peripheral devices before activating the server computer.
In this way, any errors or diagnostic messages display at the system's monitor or printer.
Note: If you use a workstation, the server should be running on the network before starting up the workstation.
The installation steps for a Server or Workstation are almost identical but are described separately.
The installation steps for a Server are described below.
The System Software comes on a CD (Compact Disk). The CD is used to load the Topaz application
onto the computer server and workstation.
If you are using Windows 2000 or XP, log on as the Administrator.
Installing Virtual Machine
The installer for virtual machine is located on the Topaz software CD.
1. Insert the CD and when the Install window opens, select Browse CD .
2. When the folders window displays, click the folder named IE6 to open it.
3. Locate the msjavx86.exe file and double-click the file name. The following install window
displays.