Axon AX1023 User manual

Body 3 Camera
User Guide
Models: AX1023, AX1024, AX1025
Rev: 1 Sep 2023

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Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................1
Important safety and health information ...................................................................................................1
Additional reading ..........................................................................................................................................1
Getting started ................................................................................................................................................1
Axon Body 3 camera registration with Axon Device Manager..............................................................2
Getting to know your Axon Body 3 Camera ............................................................................................6
Accessories and mounts................................................................................................................................8
Operate the Axon Body 3 Camera ............................................................................................................ 8
Operating modes............................................................................................................................................8
Turning on the camera and Ready (Buffering) mode.............................................................................9
Starting Recording (Event) Mode...............................................................................................................9
Muting audio recording ...............................................................................................................................10
Adding markers while recording ................................................................................................................10
Illuminate the camera display.....................................................................................................................10
Battery status ................................................................................................................................................10
Sleep mode....................................................................................................................................................10
Enter Sleep mode ......................................................................................................................................11
Exit Sleep mode .........................................................................................................................................11
Configure your camera ................................................................................................................................11
Adjust audio prompt volume ...................................................................................................................12
Change light setting ..................................................................................................................................12
Set automatic LED brightness..................................................................................................................12
Adjust camera vibrations..........................................................................................................................13
Stealth Mode ..............................................................................................................................................13
Other settings and functionality .................................................................................................................14
Use Axon View...............................................................................................................................................14
Pair camera with a smart device .............................................................................................................14
Axon Signal ....................................................................................................................................................15
Axon View XL Standalone mode .................................................................................................................15
Notification reference tables ..................................................................................................................16
Button actions ...............................................................................................................................................16
Camera display..............................................................................................................................................16
In the field......................................................................................................................................................17
In an Axon Dock ............................................................................................................................................17
Notifications ..................................................................................................................................................18
LED status ......................................................................................................................................................18
Operation LED............................................................................................................................................18
Triad LED (in the field)...............................................................................................................................19
Triad LED (in an Axon Dock).....................................................................................................................19
Care and maintenance .............................................................................................................................19
Clean the camera..........................................................................................................................................19

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Charge the battery........................................................................................................................................20
Charging a camera while powered off....................................................................................................20
Internal clock..............................................................................................................................................21
Moisture......................................................................................................................................................21
Camera storage.............................................................................................................................................21
Troubleshooting and other information................................................................................................22
Viewing camera information on the display .............................................................................................22
Technical support .........................................................................................................................................22
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................22
Warnings ........................................................................................................................................................23
Radio waves...................................................................................................................................................23
Declaration of conformity............................................................................................................................25
Compliance marks ........................................................................................................................................25

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Introduction
The Axon Body 3 is a camera system incorporating an audio and video recording device for
use in tough environmental conditions encountered in law enforcement, corrections, military,
and security activities.The Axon Body 3 camera records events for secure storage, retrieval,
and analysis to Axon Evidence or Evidence Local services. The recorded events are
transferred to your storage solution using the Axon Body 3 Dock. Additionally, the Axon View
application enables playback of footage on a smart device for review prior to storing the data.
The Axon Body 3 camera has two operating modes: Ready and Recording. Ready, or
Buffering, provides pre-event buffering to capture activities that occur prior to the user
activating the Recording, or Event, mode.
Note The Axon Body 3 camera does not support offline mode and is not compatible with
Evidence Sync.
Important safety and health information
Read, understand, and follow all warnings and instructions before using this product. The
most up-to-date warnings and instructions are available at www.axon.com.
Additional reading
This manual explains how to operate the Axon Body 3 camera hardware. Other manuals that
cover additional aspects of the Body 3 system are available at help.axon.com.
For information on working with uploaded videos and managing Axon Body 3 cameras,
including inventory management and agency-wide settings, see the Axon Evidence User and
Administrator Guide.
For information on installing and setting up Axon Body 3 Docks to transfer information and
recharge your camera, see the Axon Body 3 Dock Installation Manual.
For instructions on using Axon cameras with a smart device, see the Axon View for Devices
User Manual for Android or iOS.
The Axon Academy website explains how to register for and use the Axon Evidence
(Evidence. com) website, configure settings, install Evidence Sync software, assign personnel
to cameras, recharge your camera, and transfer video from an Axon device to a computer.
Getting started
Axon Body 3 cameras must be registered by your agency before they can be assigned to
users. Additionally, you should adjust the agency-wide Axon Body 3 Camera Settings in Axon
Evidence before assigning cameras to users.

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Note Cameras with firmware v1.10 or greater can be registered using View XL in Standalone
mode. The camera’s display will show DOCK DEVICE OR CONNECT VIEWXL if you
can use View XL Standalone mode to register the camera. Cameras using older
firmware will show DOCK DEVICE and must be registered with Axon Device Manager.
See the Axon Body 3 Camera and View XL Standalone Mode Guide or Axon Help
Camera Registration article for more information on using View XL to register
cameras.
Register with Axon Device Manager
This section provides information about the out-of-the-box registration process for Axon
Body 3 cameras. Camera registration requires the use of Axon Device Manager (ADM) and an
Axon Body 3 Dock.
Prerequisites: In addition to an Axon Body 3 camera, registration requires:
•Axon Device Manager (ADM) installed on an appropriate device. If you already have ADM
installed, ensure you have v3.0.3 (Android) or v2.0.3 (iOS) or higher. You must have
device management permissions to use ADM. If you aren’t sure if you have permissions
to use ADM, contact an Axon Evidence administrator for your agency to check on your
permissions.
•An Axon Body 3 Dock connected to power and the Internet (green LED visible on the
WAN port). See the
Axon Body 3 Dock Installation Manual for information on installing a
dock.
Before starting, Axon recommends that you familiarize yourself with the camera buttons by
reviewing the information in the Getting to Know Your Axon Body 3 Camera section.
You can register multiple cameras, up to 100, at once if you have an Axon Dock bay for each
camera. You must keep your mobile device with ADM within 30 feet of all the cameras you
are registering.
1. Turn on the camera by pressing Power on top of the camera until you feel short vibration.
The camera starts and the camera display, on top of the camera, shows DOCK DEVICE or
DOCK DEVICE OR CONNECT VIEWXL.
2. Place the camera in the Axon Body 3 Dock.
The camera display shows Register Device, the Operation and Triad LEDs are solid blue.
Power

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3. Open ADM and tap the Settings at the upper left.
4. Under the Registration heading, tap Devices and then Axon Body 3.
5. Review the device registration setup and tap Next to move to the next screen. Tap Start
Scan when you are ready to start the registration process.
6. ADM detects and prepares unregistered cameras. The number of detected and prepared
cameras appears at the top of the ADM screen.
•When a camera is prepared, the Operation and Triad LEDs blink green.

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•Go to the camera and press Select (located between the volume buttons). Confirm
registration by pressing Select.
•If successful, the display will change to show NOT ASSIGNED to indicate the camera
is ready to be assigned to a user.
7. When you have registered all the detected cameras, tap Finish. ADM shows a list of
camera serial numbers that have been registered at your agency during this session.
Cameras that are successfully registered can be charged and assigned to users.
Troubleshooting
If there is a problem with preparing the camera, ADM will show an error.
Tap Errors to review the error information on ADM and refer to the following table for your
action.
If you are unable to register ANY cameras, this may be potentially a connectivity issue. Please
reference the Axon Network Whitelisting Guide to ensure that the appropriate networks ports
are open.
If SOME cameras are registering but others are not, this may be a transient error. Android
devices tend to experience more transient errors than iOS devices. A suggested general
troubleshooting approach is to:
1. Start with only one camera docked at a time
2. Attempt to register, if registration error occurs, tap Dismiss All allow ADM to retry
registration.
Select

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3. If registration fails again, power off the camera and then power it on and repeat the
registration process.
The table on the next page provides information about the error codes and suggested
actions.
Error Code Description Troubleshooting Action
-1 Communication to AB3 has
failed
Power the camera off, then power the camera
back on and retry registration.
If attempting to register a large number of
cameras in close proximity and you see this
error, retry registration with individual
cameras.
If the error occurs again, tap
Dismiss All
and
allow ADM to retry registration.
33, -7249973, 43,
or 49
Camera time is inaccurate Sign out and back into ADM.
Power the camera off, then power the camera
back on and allow the camera to remain
docked for 2 minutes to allow sufficient time to
synchronize the camera time.
Confirm your agency network settings allow
network communication from dock to Axon
Evidence through port 80 and port 443. For
more information, see Managing Network
Whitelisting with Axon Cloud Services.
45 or 47 Camera unable to reach
internet
Power the camera off, then power the camera
back on and allow camera to remain docked
for 1 minute prior to retrying. It will take about
30 seconds to establish an internet
connection. Tap
Dismiss All
and allow ADM to
retry the registration.
If the error persists after retrying to register
several times, check the internet connection
and troubleshoot the dock internet
connection. Common connection issues
include agency firewall settings.
46 Camera unable to reach your
agency’s Axon Evidence
account
Sign out and back into ADM. If you can sign in,
retry registration. Otherwise, contact Axon
Technical Support to see if there are any
issues with Evidence.com.
34, 48, or 50 Camera provisioning issue Power the camera off, then power the camera
back on and retry registration.
If the error persists, contact your Axon
Evidence administrator to confirm that Device
Management permission is enabled.
If Device Management permission is enabled,
please contact your Axon Representative or
Axon Technical Support for assistance.

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Getting to know your Axon Body 3 Camera
The Axon Body 3 camera includes physical controls to enable video and audio capture while
providing visual, audible, and vibration notifications of the Axon Body 3 camera’s state of
operation.
The following images show the different components on the Axon Body 3 camera.
Axon Body 3 Camera front
Power – Turns the camera’s power on or off.
To power on the camera, press Power until you feel a short vibration. The camera starts,
emits two short rising-pitch tones with a long vibration and then enters Ready (Buffering)
mode.
To power off the camera, press and hold Power for three seconds. The camera emits three
short lowering-pitch tones with a long vibration when powering off. The camera might take
several additional seconds to close out of the video if it is powered off before stopping a
recording.
Lens – The camera lens.
Speaker – Provides audio notifications.
Volume Up – Increases speaker volume, turn off the camera lights, and exit stealth mode.
Select – Used to mute audio recording, to add markers to the video during recording, and
activate display backlight.
Volume Down – Decreases speaker volume and enter or exit stealth mode.
Microphones – For recording audio.
Event – Used to start and stop recording. Double-press to start recording. Press and hold for
3 seconds to stop recording and return to Ready (buffering) mode.
Volume Up

Volume Down

Select
Program
Lens
Speaker
Event
Microphone
Microphone
Power (top)
Triad LED

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Triad LED – In the field, can show the camera’s operating mode. In an Axon Dock, displays
camera status and battery capacity.
Program – Used in conjunction with Event to activate pairing.
In the field, the Triad LED on the front of the camera can be configured to display the
camera’s operating mode.
Operating Mode Triad LED
Ready (Buffering) Blinking green
Recording Blinking red
In the Axon Dock, the Triad LED on the front of the camera shows the device status and
battery capacity. See the camera display for additional information.
Device Status Triad LED
Battery is fully charged (90% or more) Solid green
Battery capacity is at mid-range (11% to 89%) Solid yellow
Battery capacity is at low-range (10% or less) Solid red
Uploading data, downloading data, or applying
device settings
Spinning yellow (cycling yellow on each Triad
LED)
Applying a firmware update Spinning white (cycling white on each Triad LED)
Possible network error. Refer to Troubleshooting
section of the Axon Body 3 User Manual or go to
my.axon.com.
Blinking red and green
Device error. Refer to device page in Axon
Evidence.
Blinking red
Axon Body 3 Camera top
Operation LED – Shows information about the camera’s current operating mode.
Camera Display – Shows information on camera status and activity. Different information is
shown when the Axon Body 3 camera is in the field and in an Axon Dock. Note that some
icons may not be active or displayed at your agency. The display is divided into a Status Bar
and Activity Area.
Power Operation LED
Camera Display
Status Bar
Activity Area

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For details on all the icons that may display both in the field and during dock charging, see
Notification reference tables on page 16.
Axon Body 3 Camera bottom
USB C connector – Used for data transfer and charging when placed in an Axon Dock.
Accessories and mounts
The Axon Body 3 camera works with a variety of Axon mounting systems.
Note As with any Radio Frequency or electronic device, Axon recommends that you avoid
placing your Axon Body 3 camera directly next to your radio to prevent inadvertent
radio activation.
The various mounts that use this system can be used with a wide variety ofuniforms and
holds the camera to your shirt, patrol vest, jacket, or belt.
In general, Axon mounting system consist of the attachment piece (called the key) on the
camera and the attachment receiver (called the lock) on the mount. To lock a camera in
place, insert the key of the camera into the lock of the mount and turn it 90 degrees
counterclockwise (when you are looking straight at the mount). To release the camera from
the mount, turn the camera 90 degrees clockwise.
You can find details on additional mounting options on www.axon.com.
Operate the Axon Body 3 Camera
Before using an Axon Body 3 camera, ensure it is fully charged and properly configured. For
details, see Charging the battery on page 20.
Operating modes
The Axon Body 3 camera has two operating modes:
•Ready (Buffering) – turning on the camera and starting pre-event buffering
•Recording (Event) – event recording
Microphone
(only Model AX1023)
Microphone
USB C connector

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Turning on the camera and Ready (Buffering) mode
1. Press Power until you feel a short vibration. The camera starts, emits two short rising-
pitch tones with a long vibration and then enters Ready (Buffering) mode.
When the camera is in Ready mode:
•The Camera Display shows READY
•The Operation LED on top of the camera blinks green
•The camera will be capturing video but does not record to permanent memory while
in Ready mode.
Buffered video duration is 30 seconds by default (00:00:30).
When Recording (Event) mode is activated, the buffered video captured directly before
the event is saved and attached to the event in permanent memory. This feature is
intended to capture the video of an incident just before a recording begins.
With default settings, the camera does not capture audio during camera buffering, so
anything recorded in that mode will be video-only.
Ready mode starts only after the Axon Body 3 camera is turned on. The system does not
record when the camera is turned off.
Notes:
•An agency can turn off camera buffering. If your agency has deactivated camera
buffering, your Axon Body 3 camera will operate the same way as described in this
manual, but the camera will not record anything until you double-press Event.
•An agency can extend the camera buffering duration to 2 minutes total (00:02:00).
•An agency can configure the camera buffering to records audio as well as video.
Starting Recording (Event) Mode
1. To begin recording, double-press Event on the camera.
•Depending on your agency configuration, other events or actions can cause your
camera to transition from Ready (buffering) to Recording mode. An example of this is
if a device with Axon Signal technology broadcasts a signal.
When your camera starts recording, the camera emits two short tones and two short
vibrations. The camera display shows the recording icon.
The camera now records audio as well as video. The buffered video captured directly
preceding the event is saved and attached to the event recording (Note: With default
settings, the buffered video does not contain audio). The moment Recording mode
begins, both video and audio are recorded from the camera and GPS coordinates are
recorded. This will continue throughout the duration of the recording until you stop the
recording.
The camera shows it is in Recording mode:
•The camera display shows STARTING and then the recording icon.
•The Operation LED on the camera blinks red.
•At the start of an event and every two minutes during an event, the camera emits two
short tones and two short vibrations.
2. To stop recording and return to Ready mode, press Event for three seconds.

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The camera will emit one long tone and vibrate once. The camera display shows SAVING
and then READY. The Operation LED blinks green.
3. To turn off the camera, press and hold the power switch for three seconds.
Muting audio recording
If your organization’s administrator has configured your Axon Body 3 camera to do so, you
can use Select to enter mute mode (disable audio recording) while recording video. This
feature may be useful in sensitive situations.
To enter and exit mute mode:
1. Press and hold Select for three seconds to mute the audio capture. The microphone off
icon is shown on the camera display and the Operation LED will blink blue while the
camera is muted.
2. Press and hold Select another three seconds to re-enable the audio recording.
Adding markers while recording
Use Select to add a marker while recording video. The marker is shown when the video is
replayed in Axon Evidence and documented in the audit trail. Markers are useful for
indicating an important event that you want to easily find when replaying the video.
To add a marker to a video while you are recording, press and release Select within one
second. The camera will vibrate once.
Illuminate the camera display
Double-press Select to illuminate (backlight) the camera display for five seconds.
Battery status
The battery capacity for your Axon Body 3 camera is shown in the camera display.
Sleep mode
Sleep mode puts the camera in an idle state that disables recording and buffering. While in
this state, an automatic activation, if enabled at your agency, will not initiate camera
recording.
Note Sleep mode requires Axon Body 3 camera Operating System v1.10 or later. The ability
to use Sleep mode is enabled by agency Axon Evidence administrators and may not be
enabled at your agency.
Sleep mode is useful for situations where camera users may need momentary privacy. The
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turning the camera completely off. Similarly, the camera will exit Sleep mode and enter a
buffering or recording state in less than four seconds.
The device audit trail reflects when Sleep mode is entered and exited. While Sleep mode can
be used an alternative to completely powering down the camera during private situations, it
should not be considered a replacement for powering the camera off. Certain background
processes are running while the camera is in Sleep mode and the battery will still deplete
while in this mode, just at a slower rate.
Enter Sleep mode
1. Presses Power. The camera display shows PRESS SELECT TO ENTER SLEEP.
2. Within three seconds, press Select to confirm. The camera display shows a crescent
moon icon to show it is in Sleep mode.
Exit Sleep mode
•Press Power to return the camera to buffering state.
•Double-press Event to begin recording.
Configure your camera
During normal operation an Axon Body 3 camera uses lights, sounds (audio prompts), and
vibrations (haptic feedback) to notify you of the camera status. These indicators and
notifications are normally managed by your organization but can be configured to allow you
to change the setting for your assigned camera. Check with your organization’s Axon
administrator to learn which configuration settings you can change.
For instructions on using Axon cameras with a smart device, see the Axon View for Devices
User Manual for Android or iOS. Your Axon Body 3 camera must be turned on and paired with
your mobile device.

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See Edit device settingsat my.axon.com or the Axon Evidence User and Administrator Guide
for detailed information about changing device settings in Evidence.com. The updated
settings will not take effect until the next time the camera is docked.
Adjust audio prompt volume
During normal operation, Axon Body 3 cameras emit beeping sounds, called audio prompts,
to notify you of the camera status.
If allowed by your organization, there are several ways you can adjust camera audio prompt
volume.
Use camera controls
Use Volume Up and Volume Down to adjust the volume. The camera provides audio
feedback and indicates the volume setting on the Camera Display as the volume changes.
Use Axon View
In Settings, tap Volume and select the volume level. The camera beeps once at the volume
that you tapped, or if you tapped Off, the camera does not beep.
Change light setting
During normal operation, Axon Body 3 cameras use the LED lights to show the camera
status.
For some situations, you may wish to turn off the LED lights for your camera. If allowed by
your organization, there are several ways you can turn off and on the camera lights.
Use camera controls
•To turn camera lights off – Press Volume Up for three seconds; the lights will turn off
and the Lights Out icon appears on the display.
•To turn camera lights on – Press Volume Up for three seconds; the lights will turn on
and the Lights Out icon disappears from the display.
Use Axon View
In Settings, tap the switch to the right of the Indicator Lights to change the setting.
Use Axon Evidence
Go to the Device Profile page for your Axon Body 3 camera. In the Device Settings section,
use the Indicator Lights toggle switch to turn the light off or on. Save the new setting.
Set automatic LED brightness
The automatic brightness feature automatically adjusts the brightness of the camera’s front
and top LED lights based on ambient light conditions.
Agency Axon Evidence administrators can enable the automatic brightness setting in the
Lights section on the Axon Body 3 Settings page and users must have permission to adjust
indicator lights to enable Auto Brightness mode from the camera or Axon applications.

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Use camera controls
•Enter Auto Brightness mode – Press Volume Up for three seconds to cycle through
the camera light options until the display shows LIGHTS AUTO.
•Exit Auto Brightness mode – Press Volume Up for three seconds to cycle through the
camera light options until the display shows LIGHTS DIM. In this mode, the camera LED
lights maintain the dim brightness level.
•Switch the lights off, press and hold Volume Up for three seconds to cycle through the
camera light options until the display shows LIGHTS OFF. In this mode all camera LED
lights are off.
Use Axon View
In Settings, tap the switch to the right of the Auto Brightness to change the setting.
Use Axon Evidence
Go to the Device Profile page for your Axon Body 3 camera. In the Device Settings section,
Use the Automatic Brightness toggle switch to turn on or off the feature. Save the new
setting.
Adjust camera vibrations
During normal operation, Axon Body 3 cameras use vibrations (haptic feedback) to notify you
of the camera status.
For some situations, you may wish to turn off the vibrations for your camera. If allowed by
your organization, there are several ways you can turn off and on the camera vibrations.
Use Axon View
Open Axon View app on your mobile device and go to Settings. Tap the switch to the right of
the Vibration to change the setting.
Use Axon Evidence
Go to the Device Profile page for your Axon Body 3 camera. In the Device Settings section,
Use the Vibration toggle switch to turn the light off or on. Save the new setting.
Stealth Mode
Stealth Mode turns off all visual indicators (LEDs), sounds (audio prompts), and vibrations
(haptic feedback) on your camera.
If allowed by your organization, stealth mode can be accessed as follows:
Use camera controls
•To enter Stealth mode – Press Volume Up for three seconds. The word STEALTH is
briefly shown in camera display activity area and an S icon is shown in the camera display
status bar.
•To exit Stealth mode – Press Volume Up or Volume Down for three seconds. The
S icon is no longer shown on Camera Display status bar.

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Use Axon View
Open Axon View app on your mobile device and go to Settings. Tap the switch to the right of
Stealth mode to change the setting.
Use Axon Evidence
Go to the Device Profile page for your Axon Body 3 camera. In the Device Settings section,
Use the Stealth toggle switch to turn the light off or on. Save the new setting.
Other settings and functionality
Your organization’s Axon administrator can configure additional settings and functionality
(such as video quality, pre-event buffer time, and livestreaming) for your Axon Body 3
camera. Check with your Axon administrator for information about which settings and
functionality are available for your camera.
Use Axon View
The Axon View application enables you to replay video and add metadata (title, case ID, and
category) to your videos using a smart phone or other smart device.
To download and install Axon View:
1. Use your smart device to search for and download the Axon View application from the
Play Store or the App Store.
2. On your smart device, install and open the Axon View application.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions or go to help.axon.com for additional information.
Note All data is stored on the Axon camera. No videos are stored on your smart device.
Pair camera with a smart device
Pairing an Axon Body 3 camera with Axon View requires internet access. The security model
for Axon View with an Axon Body 3 camera requires server login access when pairing and
when the authorization on the camera expires (approximately every 10 days).
1. Turn on the Axon Body 3 camera.
2. Open Axon View, select an Axon Body 3 camera and tap Initiate Pairing.
3. On the Axon Body 3 camera, simultaneously press Program and Event and then release.
You will hear three short rising-pitch tones, the Operation LED will blink blue, and
PAIRING is shown on the camera display.
4. Follow the Axon View on-screen instructions. Tap the serial number for your camera.
When pairing is complete, the pairing icon is shown in the camera display status bar.

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Axon Signal
The Axon Body 3 camera is compatible with Axon Signal technology. Your agency’s Axon
Evidence administrator must activate the Axon Signal capability prior to use.
When it is active, Axon Signal technology can broadcast a signal that allows your Axon Body 3
camera to transition from Ready to Recording mode automatically. When your camera starts
recording, you will see, hear, and feel all the normal start recording notifications.
Axon Signal technology transmissions only allow cameras to start recording. Axon Signal
technology does not transmit a signal to end recording. The camera must be stopped
manually.
Axon Signal technology cannot turn an Axon system on. If the Axon Body 3 camera is turned
off, the camera will not record, even if a device equipped with Axon Signal technology
transmits a signal.
Devices equipped with Axon Signal technology have a signal range of approximately 30 feet
(9.1 meters) and can be purchased separately from the Axon Body 3 camera.
Axon View XL Standalone mode
The Axon Body 3 camera can be connected to a laptop or computer with Axon View XL to
allow priority upload of videos from the camera to Axon Evidence and to charge the camera.
Using Axon View XL in standalone mode is separate from using Axon View XL with Axon Fleet
products.
The Axon Body 3 camera is connected to the laptop or computer with a USB A to USB C
cable and uses the Axon View XL standalone mode.
If your agency will use this functionality:
•Contact your Axon Representative to get an approved and compatible USB A to USB C
cable.
•Set up the appropriate Axon Evidence permissions to allow users to sign in to View XL.
After signing into Axon View XL, the user selects Launch Standalone Mode and then connects
the camera to the computer. The normal View XL procedures are used to review recordings,
add metadata, and upload recordings. For more information on using Axon View XL
Standalone mode:
•Go to the
View XL Standalone Mode section on the Body 3 Product Guide page.
•Download the A xon Body 3 Camera and View XL Standalone Mode Guide from the Body 3
Product Guide page.
•See this Axon Help Camera Registration article for details on using View XL to register
cameras.

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Notification reference tables
This section has consolidated lists of the Axon Body 3 camera button actions, notifications,
camera display icons, and LED indications.
Button actions
The Axon Body 3 camera has six buttons. The button actions associated with user action are
described below.
Action Button Actions
Power on
Press
Power
until short vibration; camera starts and enters Ready
(Buffering) mode
Power off
Press
Power
for three seconds
Start recording
Double-press
Event
End recording
Press
Event
for three seconds
Add marker
While recording, press
Select
Increase speaker
volume
Press
Volume Up 
Decrease speaker
volume
Press
Volume Down 
Turn lights on/off
Press
Volume Up 
for three seconds
Enter Stealth mode
Press
Volume Down 
for three seconds
Exit Stealth mode
Press
Volume Up 
or
Volume Down 
for three seconds*
Enter or exit Mute
mode
While recording, press
Select
for three seconds
Enter Sleep mode
Press
Power
and then
Select.
Exit Sleep mode
Press
Power
or double-press
Event
Illuminate display
Double-press
Select
; display backlight is on for five seconds
Pair
Simultaneously press
Event
and
Program
* The camera remembers the previous volume and light settings when exiting Stealth mode.
Camera display
The display is divided into a Status Bar and Activity Area. Different information is shown
when the Axon Body 3 camera is in the field and in an Axon Dock.
Note that some icons may not be active or displayed at your agency.
Status Bar
Activity Area