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Figure 6-13 Motion Detection: Record Video Clip Options
2. Select the storage device to record the clip(s) to with the Record to drop-down list. 
Options are SD card (default) or NAS. Whichever storage device is selected, that storage 
device needs to be configured and connected before video clips can be recorded (see 
Storage Settings on page 129 for more information).
3. In the Pre-trigger buffer field, enter the number of seconds of video to record before the 
trigger occurs (from 1 to 9999).
4. To continue to record the video clip for a specified period of time or until the alarm ends, 
choose the option that fits your requirements from the following selections:
• Upload for [number] sec and enter a time from 1 to 9999 seconds.
• Upload during trigger active.
Note After making changes to your settings, it is advised to click Save and save your 
settings. This can be done at any time, or multiple times during setup.
Sending a Message to the Configured FTP/Email Server
Under Triggered Action, select one or both of the following:
•The Send message by FTP check box to send the message to the FTP server (see 
Configuring Email SMTP Servers on page 87 for information on setting up an FTP server).
•The Send message by E-Mail check box to send the message to the mail server (see 
Configuring Email SMTP Servers on page 87 for information on setting up an email server).
Uploading Images to a Configured FTP/Email Server
1. Under Triggered Action, select the Upload image by FTP/E-mail check box. The 
uploading images options will appear below the check box (see Figure 6-14).
Figure 6-14 Motion Detection: Upload Image by FTP/E-mail Options