Tesla S Owner's Manual page 138

prior to the event that triggered the Alert
state, provided that a properly configured USB
drive is inserted into one of the USB ports (see
Dashcam on page 79).
In the Alarm state, the security alarm
activates, the audio system generates a loud
and unexpected sound, and the message on
the touchscreen increases to maximum
brightness. Sentry Mode returns from Alarm to
Standby after 30 seconds.
Location-Based Settings
You can customize Sentry Mode to
automatically enable near certain locations
when the vehicle is parked. The available
settings are:
• Exclude Home: Sentry Mode will not
activate automatically near the location
you set as Home in your Favorites list (see
Recent, Favorite, Home and Work
Destinations
Note: To set up your Home location, touch
Navigate and hold down Home, then enter
your address. Touch "Save as Home".
• Exclude Work: Sentry Mode will not
activate automatically near the location
you set as Work in your Favorites. Set
your Work location the same way you set
up your Home location, as previously
described.
• Exclude Favorites: Based on your
predetermined Favorite locations (see
Recent, Favorite, Home and Work
Destinations
will not automatically activate near
Favorite locations.
Your vehicle must be parked within 32 feet (10
meters) from your Home, Work, or Favorite for
Sentry Mode to recognize this location.
Video and Recordings
When using Sentry Mode, it is recommended
that you insert a USB flash drive into one of
the vehicle's USB Ports (see
and Electronics
according to the instructions in
page 79. In Sentry Mode, the cameras record
and save video footage if a security event
occurs, but this footage is saved only if a USB
flash drive is installed. The video files are
saved on the flash drive with a unique
timestamp. Saved recordings will not be
overwritten by new recordings. To retrieve the
footage, unplug the flash drive and use a
personal computer to access the video files.
Using the Touchscreen
on page 127).
on page 127), Sentry Mode
Interior Storage
on page 20) and configure it
Dashcam
Note: You are responsible for complying with
all local laws, regulations, and property
restrictions regarding video recordings when
using Sentry Mode. Sentry Mode does not
record audio.
Note: Sentry Mode will also send recorded
video to Tesla for temporary backup. Tesla
may also use this footage to help enhance
detection for Sentry Mode. You can enable or
disable the collection of this video at any time
via the "DATA SHARING" video clip in
Controls > Safety & Security.
Note: Video recording may not be available in
certain market regions or in vehicles built
before approximately August 1, 2017.
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