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    English USB 2.0 D VR Guardian ™ USB Digital Video R ecording Surveillance System If this device does not work when you first plug it in, do not take it back to the store. Contact the Swann Helpdesk using our fast e-mail service tech@swann.com.au or call us on one of the T oll-F ree numbers shown on the back cover of this booklet. Most problems ca[...]

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    Introduction This P ackage comes with Step 1: Hardware Installation Step 2: Driver Installation Step 3: Configuring Remote Internet Access Tips for situating your cameras System Requirements T echnical Specifications Help Desk / Support Details W arranty Information 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 Back Cover Back Cover 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 Back Cover Back Cover The Swa[...]

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    Step 1 : Hardware Installation Plug in to a spare USB port on your PC. 1. Doorways 5. Reception areas 6. Cash register 7. Mix dummies & real cameras 8. Under eaves 2. Windows 3. Car P arks 4. V erandahs Y ou should position your cameras to cover the areas most exposed to risk. See our suggestions below for some ideas: T ake note that some camer[...]

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    Follow these steps to install the drivers and Swann USB 2.0 DVR Guardian software. Step 2.1. Place the Swann USB 2.0 DVR Guardian driver and software installation CD into your CD-ROM drive and wait for the program to “ Autorun”. Once the installation program is running, you will see a window “Welcome to SuperDVR setup ”, click “Next ” t[...]