AXIS M1004–W Network CameraSystem OptionsTo avoid filling the card, it is recommended to remove recordings continuously. Under General Settings, select Remove recordingsolder than and select the number of days or weeks.To stop writing to the card and protect recordings from being removed, select Lock under General Settings.Mount and Unmount SD CardNONONOTICETICETICETo prevent corruption of recordings, the SD card should always be unmounted before it is ejected.The SD card is automatically mounted when the card is inserted into the Axis product or when the product is started. A manualmount is only required if the card has been unmounted and not ejected and re-inserted.To unmount the SD card:1. Open the Axis product’s webpages and go to Setup > System Options > Storage.2. Click SD Card.3. Click Unmount.4. The card can now be removed.Format SD CardNONONOTICETICETICEFormatting the SD card will remove all data and recordings stored on the card.ImportantIf autoformat is enabled, only use new or empty SD cards. Any data stored on the card will be lost when the card is insertedinto the Axis product.An SD card inserted into the product can be manually formatted to one of the supported file systems. To manually format theSD card, follow these steps:1. Insert the SD card in the SD card slot.2. Open the Axis product’s webpages and go to Setup > System Options > Storage.3. Click SD Card.4. Click Format and select the desired file system.5. Click OK to start formatting the card.Network ShareNetwork share allows you to add network storage such as a NAS (network-attached storage). The NAS shall be dedicated forrecordings and data from the Axis products connected to the network. For information about reference NAS devices, go towww.axis.com/products/cam_companion_software/supported.htmNoteFor NAS recommendations see www.axis.comTo add a network share:1. Go to System Options > Storage.2. Click Network Share.53