2About This DocumentThis manual is intended for administrators and users ofthe AXIS 213 PTZ Network Camera, and is applicablefor software release 4.12. Previous experience ofnetworking will be of use when installing and usingthis product. Some knowledge of UNIX or Linux-basedsystems would also be beneficial, for developing shellscripts and applications. Later versions of thisdocument will be posted to the Axis Website, asrequired. See also the product’s online help, availablevia the Web-based interface.Safety Notices Used In This ManualCaution! - Indicates a potential hazard that candamage the product.Important! - Indicates a hazard that can seriouslyimpair operation.Do not proceed beyond any of the above notices untilyou have fully understood the implications.Intellectual Property RightsAxis AB has intellectual property rights relating totechnology embodied in the product described in thisdocument. In particular, and without limitation, theseintellectual property rights may include one or more ofthe patents listed at http://www.axis.com/patent.htmand one or more additional patents or pending patentapplications in the US and other countries.This product contains source code copyright AppleComputer, Inc., under the terms of Apple Public SourceLicense 2.0. See third party license agreement in theAbout page.Legal ConsiderationsCamera surveillance can be prohibited by laws thatvary from country to country. Check the laws in yourlocal region before using this product for surveillancepurposes.Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)USA - This equipment generates, uses, and canradiate radio frequency energy and if not installed andused in accordance with the instruction manual, maycause interference to radio communications. It hasbeen tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass B computing device pursuant to Subpart B ofPart 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to providereasonable protection against such interference whenoperated in a commercial environment. Operation ofthis equipment in a residential area is likely to causeinterference, in which case the user at his/her ownexpense will be required to take whatever measuresmay be required to correct the interference. Shieldedcables should be used with this unit to ensurecompliance with the Class B limits.Canada - This Class B digital apparatus complieswith Canadian ICES-003.Europe - This digital equipment fulfills therequirements for radiated emission according to limit Bof EN55022:1998, and the requirements for immunityaccording to EN55024:1998 residential, commercial,and light industry.Japan - This is a class B product based on the standard ofthe Voluntary Control Council for Interference fromInformation Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is usednear a radio or television receiver in a domesticenvironment, it may cause radio interference. Install anduse the equipment according to the instruction manual.Australia - This electronic device meets the requirementsof the Radio communications (ElectromagneticCompatibility) Standard 1998 AS/NZS 3548.LiabilityEvery care has been taken in the preparation of thismanual; Please inform your local Axis office of anyinaccuracies or omissions. Axis Communications ABcannot be held responsible for any technical ortypographical errors and reserves the right to makechanges to the product and manuals without prior notice.Axis Communications AB makes no warranty of any kindwith regard to the material contained within thisdocument, including, but not limited to, the impliedwarranties of merchantability and fitness for a particularpurpose. Axis Communications AB shall not be liable norresponsible for incidental or consequential damages inconnection with the furnishing, performance or use of thismaterial.Trademark AcknowledgmentsEthernet, Internet Explorer, Linux, Macintosh, Microsoft,Mozilla, Netscape Navigator, UNIX, Windows, WWW areregistered trademarks of the respective holders. Java andall Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks orregistered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in theUnited States and other countries. UPnP is a certificationmark of the UPnPTM Implementers Corporation. AxisCommunications AB is independent of Sun MicrosystemsInc.Axis Customer ServicesShould you require any technical assistance, please contactyour Axis reseller. If your questions cannot be answeredimmediately, your reseller will forward your queriesthrough the appropriate channels to ensure a rapidresponse. 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 toyour private support area• visit the Axis Support Web at www.axis.com/techsup/Safety Notice - Battery ReplacementThe AXIS 213 uses a 3.0V CR2032 Lithium battery as thepower supply for its internal real-time clock (RTC). Thisbattery will, under normal conditions, last for a minimumof 5 years. Low battery power affects the operation of theRTC, causing it to reset at every power-up. A log messagewill appear when battery replacement is required.The battery should not be replaced unless required!If the battery does need replacing, please observe thefollowing points:Caution!• Danger of Explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced• Replace only with the same or equivalent battery, asrecommended by the manufacturer.• Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer'sinstructions.