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48This DVR supports backing up files to USB flash drives, USB hard drives and USB DVDburners through the USB port on the front panel. Remote backups can be performed over theInternet. Refer to Section 2.4 Remote Backup in the Remote Monitoring Guide.BACKUP INFORMATIONBACKUP INFORMATIONDisk CleanupDisk Cleanup StartStart CancelCancelStart TimeEnd TimeThe Number of FilesSize [GB]Storage MediaFree [GB]Backup PlayerSave File Type10/06/2014 10:17:2210/06/2014 10:20:012.258USB-10.946AVI10/06/2014 10:17:2200/06/2015 10:20:012.258USB-10.946AVIStart TimeEnd TimeThe Number of FilesSize [GB]Storage MediaFree [GB]Backup PlayerSave File Type0%0%BACKUP CHAPTER 5Set the start and end times as well aschannel(s) you wish to back up. Clicking theSearch button will bring up the search resultsin the Data Backup list box.Select specific events or select the All button. Clicking the Backup button will bring up theBackup Information window:PICTURE 5-2PICTURE 5-1This window will present a summary of thenumber of files, starting and ending times,total size of the files and whether you havespace available on the receiving storagemedia. Disk Cleanup will erase the contentsof the storage media to make room. You canselect which type of device you are recordingto as well as what type of file you will becreating.NOTE! External USB hard drives used for backing up data will need to bein the FAT32 format. Most new drives will need to be reformatted before usewith this DVR.FORMATTING A USB DRIVE IN FAT32To format a USB flash drive with FAT32, plug it into a PC running Windows XP or later. Goto My Computer to locate the drive’s icon. Right click on it and select Format in the list ofavailable options. Select FAT32 and check the box marked Quick Format before clickingStart.For USB drives over 32GB in size, you should use a FAT32 format utility such as thoseavailable through CNET.com.BACKING UP A FILESelecting BACKUP in the Main Menu will open the Backup configuration window.The search for files to backup is much like the method used to search for files to play back aswas covered in the previous chapter.