Retrieve Data from the SM5's SD Cards - SM5

All recordings and other files the SM5 produces can be transferred from the SD cards using a computer.

1. Turn the SM5's power switch Off.
   The SM5 will safely end its recording, if one is in progress, and power off.
2. When the SM5's screen has turned off, eject its SD cards.
3. Connect an SD card to a computer's built-in SD card slot or USB-connected SD card reader.
4. Open the SD card's contents in your computer's file browser.
5. Copy the entire contents of the SD card to a different file storage location, such as the computer's internal storage drive, a USB-connected drive, or a network-attached storage device.
   Tip: Include any summary text files (RecorderName_Summary_CardNumber.txt) and diagnostics files (RecorderName_YYYYMMDD_hhmmss.sm5diags) with your recordings in long-term storage. These files use very little storage space but contain useful contextual information about your deployment. They are particularly important for diagnosing problems that occur during a deployment.
6. If you used two SD cards, copy the contents of the second SD card to the same location as the first.
   The files on SD card 1 may not necessarily all predate the files on SD card 2. We recommend treating the combined contents of both cards as a single dataset.
7. Optional: Make a second copy of your data to a different storage location to prevent data loss in case the primary storage drive is lost or damaged.
8. Optional: After you have confirmed the data is copied to at least one long-term storage location, reformat the card to erase its contents, or mark it as being ready to use for the next deployment.