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Appendix 9: System Setup Tips
Formatting the Hard Drive
Formatting the hard drive after changing the date, and before beginning the recording of YOUR data is recommended, as the system is set to Automatically start recording when powered on (continuous recording setting).
NOTE: Formatting the Hard Drive will erase any previously recorded data. This will NOT affect your system configurations.
1.From the system MENU, select SYSTEM SETUP and press the ENTER button.
2.Select DISK MANAGEMENT and press the ENTER button.
3.Under FORMAT, select the START and press the ENTER button.
4.You will be prompted to enter the ADMIN PASSWORD. Once the password is accepted, all Hard Drive data will be erased.
•A warning message will be displayed with the prompt ‘All Recorded Data will be erased.’
5.Select YES to erase the data, or NO to return without erasing the Hard Drive.
Formatting Status Indicator Window: Once the format is complete, the system will return to the Disk Manage Menu.
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