The system records video files in 10 minute sessions (ie. 1 hour recording will be divided into 6 separate files.)

The reasons for this are as follows:

How can I view videos on my computer?

Remove the memory card from the monitor and insert it into a compatible SD card reader.

If you are using a PC:

If you are using a Mac: Video Playback • It makes finding events easier/faster in case you know the approximate timing of the event. • The system needs time to record the video file to the memory card. Every time a new 10 minute session starts, the previous 10 minute session is stored onto the memory card. • A window will pop-up asking you whether you would like to browse files on the memory card or launch Windows Media Player™. If the pop-up window does not appear, open My Computer (Vista: Computer) and find the memory card in the list of drives. • Find the video file you want to view by looking for the date the event occurred. The file name convention indicates the date ("090825" means the file was recorded on August 25, 2009). Double-click the file to begin playback in Windows Media Player™ . • The XviD, DivX, or FFDShow codec may be required if attempting to view the video files in Windows Media Player™. You can also view AVI files natively in other media players such as VLC and DivX Player.

• The memory card folder will appear on the desktop. Double-click the folder to open. • Find the video file you want to view by looking for the date the event occurred. The file name convention indicates the date: "090825" (year (09), month (08), date (25)) means the file was recorded on August 25, 2009. Double-click the file to begin playback in Quicktime™ . • Additional codecs may be required if attempting to view AVI files in QuickTime. VLC Player is recommended for viewing AVI files on a Mac. VLC is an open-source freeware application availible at www.videolan.org