Digital Alert Systems DASDEC-II MANUAL - Manual (Page 8)

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Digital Alert Systems: DASDEC User Manual
The Formatting of this Manual
The manual describes all DASDEC II features, gives step-by-step instructions, and includes sample screen shots for quick
reference. Chapters are organized starting with information and configurations of the hardware, and then leads to explaining
the individual features of the software of your DASDEC II.
Organization of Manual for Setting up your DASDEC II
The SETUP chapters are in the order the tasks should be completed. The order guides a first time user through basic setup in
the most efficient way to configure DASDEC II step-by-step and set up the DASDEC II platform. Common functions have step-
by-step instructions. Example screen shots are included for quick reference. The SETUP chapters also thoroughly explain the
individual parts associated with the DASDEC II.
For best results, we strongly suggest first time users follow the setup instructions in the order or close to the order
presented.
After basic setup instructions, the manual continues with advanced configurations. When you complete basic set-up and the
DASDEC II is operating successfully, you may wish to explore advanced features. These include detailed discussion of
customizing features and integrating DASDEC II with other software applications.
Conventions used in this Manual (Symbols, Links, Screenshots, Notes)
To assist you in using this manual, we explain the following conventions.
The symbol > indicates selecting a major tabbed page in the standard page header, followed by selecting a radio button and
then a sub-tab. For example, Setup > Server > Upgrade means to first select the Setup tabbed page, then click the Server
button, then click the Upgrade sub-tab.
Screen names, or page titles, are in bold text.
Different buttons and links will be presented as they are shown in a screenshot or as you would see them on the screen. For
example, or and likewise, could be referenced to give direction to the user.
Features on the interactive web page are typically presented from top to bottom within each section of the page. Many
DASDEC II screens are divided into sections by one or more horizontal lines. The lines are intended to assist the user by
grouping related functions similarly to the way a manual is divided into sections. A feature on the interactive page is typically
presented in bold type, followed by a discussion of its use and instructions.
A screen shot is an image to show the visible items on the monitor when certain DASDEC II selections are made or activity is
ongoing. The image demonstrates a feature or particular setup. A screen shot is generally the result of following the
instructions in the manual for a particular task. Each screen shot is labeled underneath with the name of the DASDEC II
screen, or web page.
A NOTE offers general information about the feature discussed or a suggestion to avoid problems. It looks like this:
NOTE: This is an example of a Note.