AXIS COMMUNICATIONS

<Product Name> Quick User’s Guide

2 About This Document
This manual is intended for administrators and users of
the AXIS 213 PTZ Network Camera, and is applicable
for software release 4.00. Previous experience of
networking will be of use when installing and using
this product. Some knowledge of UNIX or Linux-based
systems would also be beneficial, for developing shell
scripts and applications. Later versions of this
document will be posted to the Axis Website, as
required. See also the product’s online help, available
via the Web-based interface.
Safety Notices Used In This Manual
Caution! - Indicates a potential hazard that can
damage the product.
Important! - Indicates a hazard that can seriously
impair operation.
Do not proceed beyond any of the above notices until
you have fully understood the implications.
Intellectual Property Rights
Axis AB has intellectual property rights relating to
technology embodied in the product described in this
document. In particular, and without limitation, these
intellectual property rights may include one or more of
the patents listed at http://www.axis.com/patent.htm
and one or more additional patents or pending patent
applications in the US and other countries.
This product contains source code copyright Apple
Computer, Inc., under the terms of Apple Public Source
License 2.0: http://www.opensource.apple.com/apsl/
The source code is available from:
http://developer.apple.com/darwin/projects/rendezvous
Legal Considerations
Camera surveillance can be prohibited by laws that
vary from country to country. Check the laws in your
local region before using this product for surveillance
purposes.
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.
Japan - This is a class B product based on the
standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference
from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is
used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic
environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and
use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
Australia - This electronic device meets the requirements
of the Radio communications (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) Standard 1998 AS/NZS 3548.
Liability
Every care has been taken in the preparation of this
manual; Please inform your local Axis office of any
inaccuracies or omissions. 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,
Linux, Macintosh, Microsoft, Mozilla, Netscape Navigator,
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.
UPnP is a certification mark of the UPnPTM Implementers
Corporation. Axis Communications AB is independent of
Sun Microsystems Inc.
Axis Customer 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/
Safety Notice - Battery Replacement
The AXIS 213 uses a 3.0V CR2032 Lithium battery as the
power supply for its internal real-time clock (RTC). This
battery will, under normal conditions, last for a minimum
of 5 years. Low battery power affects the operation of the
RTC, causing it to reset at every power-up. A log message
will appear when battery replacement is required.
The battery should not be replaced unless required!
If the battery does need replacing, please observe the
following points:
Caution!
•Danger of Explosion if b attery is incorrectly replaced
•Replace only with the same or equivalent battery, as
recommended by the manufacturer.
•Dispose of used batteries according to the manuf acturer's
instructions.