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3. Select an overwrite mode from the dropdown next to
Overwrite
:
• Auto: Deletes the oldest saved footage when the hard drive is full (recommended).
•
1–90 Days:
Keeps footage for as long as specified before overwriting. Ensure your hard
drive is large enough to retain recordings for as long as you have specified.
• Off: No footage will be overwritten.
CAUTION
If you turn off overwrite and your hard drive fills up with footage, the system will stop recording.
4. Click
Save
.
12.2 Formatting Storage Devices
Formatting deletes all saved files from the selected storage device. It is recommended to format
any newly-installed storage device before recording.
To format storage:
1. From the live viewing screen, click > Device > Storage .
2. Click to select the storage device you want to format.
3. Click
Format Storage
.
4. Enter your recorder’s user name (default: admin ) and secure password to begin formatting the
drive.
CAUTION
Formatting a storage device deletes all saved files.
This step cannot be undone.
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