2AXIS 250S User’s Manual
About This Document
This manual is intended for administrators and operators of the AXIS 250S
Previous experience of networking will be of use to the reader when installing and using this product. Some knowledge of UNIX or
Safety Notices
Please observe all safety notices 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 may be prohibited by laws that vary from country to country. Check the laws in your local region before using the AXIS 250S for surveillance.
The AXIS 250S includes 3 viewer licenses. The installation of more than 3 instances of the viewer is prohibited. To purchase further licenses, please contact your Axis reseller.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
USA - This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded (STP) network cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the class B limits.
Europe 
- The AXIS 250S fulfills the requirements for radiated emission according to limit B of EN55022:1998. When using the Line input, the AXIS 250S also meets the requirements for immunity according to EN55024:1998 residential, commercial, and light industry. The Mic input may be subject to interference from nearby radio transmissions. For best performance, use the Line input.
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
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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 250S
Revision 1.01
Part No: 19194
Dated: August 2002
Copyright © Axis Communications AB, 2002
