Backup; Formatting The Usb Flash Drive; Backing Up Video - Lorex D841 Series User Manual

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Backup

Backup video files to external USB flash drive (not included).

10.1 Formatting the USB Flash Drive

It is recommended to format your USB thumb drive (not included) before using it with the system.
CAUTION
Formatting the USB device will permanently erase all data. This step cannot be undone.
Prerequisite:
• Connect a USB flash drive (not included) to a free USB port on the unit.
To format a USB flash drive:
1. From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
2. Click BACKUP.
3. Click Format next to the Device Name.
4. Select a format mode:
• FAT32: Recommended — offers the greatest compatibility with other devices.
• NTFS: Advanced users only — should only be used on drives larger than 32GB where file
sizes will be larger than 4GB.
5. Click OK.

10.2 Backing Up Video

You can save video recordings from your system to a USB flash drive. Ensure you format new
drives before backing up video (see 10.1 Formatting the USB Flash Drive, page 29 for details).
To back up video:
1. From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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