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2AXIS 2130 User’s Manual

This manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS 2130 PTZ Network Camera and the AXIS 2130R PTZ Network Camera, and is applicable for software release 2.32. The manual includes instructions for installing and using the product on your network.

Previous experience of networking will be of use to the reader when installing and using this product. Some knowledge of UNIX or Linux-based systems would also be beneficial, for developing custom PHP-based programming scripts and applications.

Readers should use this document as a supplement to the Wizards and other on-line information available via the Web-based interface. Later versions of this document will be posted to the Axis Web site, as required.

Safety Notices

Please observe all safety markings when using this product.

Caution! - Potential hazard that can damage the product.

Important! - Potential hazard that can seriously impair operation.

Do not proceed beyond any of the above notices until you have fully understood the implications.

Legal Considerations

Camera surveillance can be prohibited by laws that vary from country to country. Check the laws in your local region before using the AXIS 2130 for surveillance.

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

USA - This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his/her own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference. Shielded cables should be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class A limits.

Europe - This digital equipment fulfills the requirements for radiated emission according to limit B of EN55022/1994, and the requirements for immunity according to EN50082-1/1992 residential, commercial, and light industry.

Liability

Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual; if you detect any inaccuracies or omissions, please inform your local Axis office. Axis Communications AB cannot be held responsible for any technical or typographical errors and reserves the right to make changes to the product and manuals without prior notice. Axis Communications AB makes no warranty of any kind with regard to the material contained within this document, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Axis Communications AB shall not be liable nor responsible for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this material.

Trademark Acknowledgments

Acrobat, Adobe, Boa, Ethernet, IBM, Internet Explorer, LAN Manager, Linux, Macintosh, Microsoft, Netscape Navigator, OS/2, UNIX, Windows, WWW are registered trademarks of the respective holders. Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Axis Communications AB is independent of Sun Microsystems Inc.

Axis Support Services

Should you require any technical assistance, please contact your Axis reseller. If your questions cannot be answered immediately, your reseller will forward your queries through the appropriate channels to ensure a rapid response.

If you are connected to the Internet, you can:

•Download user documentation and firmware updates.

•Find answers to resolved problems in the FAQ database. Search by product, category, or phrases.

•Report problems to Axis support staff by logging in to your private support area.

Visit the Axis Support Web at www.axis.com/techsup/

AXIS 2130 User’s Manual Revision 1.0

Dated: October 2002