Axon Body 4 User manual

Rev: 15 September 2023
Body 4 Camera
User Guide
Models: AX1037, AX1038

Body 4 Camera User Guide
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Contents
Introduction and registration 1
Important safety and health information 1
Additional reading 1
Register camera 1
Dock-based registration (recommended) 2
Registration with Axon Device Manager 2
Registration with View XL Standalone mode 3
Registration FAQs 3
Get to know your camera 5
Button actions 5
Accessories and mounts 8
Dock installation 9
Installation, surface use, 1-bay 9
Register dock 10
Configure your camera 10
Adjust volume 11
Change light setting 11
Change camera vibration 12
Stealth mode 12
Programmable buttons 12
Optimized battery capacity 13
End recording confirmation 13
Axon Signal 13
Other settings (admin) 14
Operate your camera 14
Operating modes 14
Turn on the camera and Ready mode (buffering) 14
Start Recording mode (event) 15
Mute audio recording 15
Add markers while recording 16
Illuminate the camera display 16
Battery status 16
Sleep mode 16
FLEX POV Module 18
POV cable connection 18

Connect 19
Use the module 20
Axon View 20
Pair your camera with a smart device 21
Axon View XL Standalone mode (Windows) 21
Admin settings 21
Video 22
Pre-Event Buffer and Video Recall 22
Watermark 22
Audio 23
Lights 23
Location 23
Axon Respond 23
Evidence upload 24
Signal 24
App support 24
Battery 25
Registration 25
Firmware download 25
User permissions and mute configuration 26
Programmable buttons 26
Device management 26
Button confirmation 27
Notification tables 27
Visual notifications 27
Icons and Triad LEDs in an Axon dock 29
Audible and haptic notifications 30
Care and maintenance 31
Clean the camera 31
Charge the battery 31
Charge without a dock 32
Internal clock 33
Moisture 33
Camera storage 33
Troubleshooting 33
General FAQs 34
Axon Dock FAQs 35
Camera registration 35
Viewing camera information on the display 37
Technical support 37
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Warranty 37
Warnings 38
Radio waves 38
Compliance marks 40
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Introduction and registration
The Axon Body 4 is a body-worn camera system for use in tough environmental conditions
encountered by law enforcement, corrections, military, and security personnel. Axon Body 4
records events for secure storage, retrieval, and analysis on the Axon Evidence or Axon
Evidence Local platform. Axon Body 4 is a fully connected device with livestreaming and
geolocation capabilities for real-time monitoring in the field.
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 discusses how to operate the Axon Body 4 Camera. Other manuals cover
additional aspects of the Axon Body 4 system. These documents are available at
help.axon.com.
For details on working with uploaded videos and managing Axon Body 4 Cameras, including
inventory management and agency-wide settings, see the Axon Evidence User and
Administrator Reference Guide.
For details on installing and setting up Axon Body 4 Docks to transfer information and
recharge your camera, see the Axon Body 4 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.
Register camera
Axon Body 4 Cameras must be registered by your agency before they can be assigned to
users. Additionally, you should adjust the agency-wide Axon Body 4 Camera Settings in Axon
Evidence before assigning cameras to users.
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In addition to an Axon Body 4 Camera, registration requires:
lAxon 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.
NOTE 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.
lAn Axon Body 4 Dock connected to power and the internet (green LED visible on the
WAN port). See the Axon Body 4 Dock Installation Manual for information on installing a
dock.
Dock-based registration (recommended)
This section describes the out-of-the-box registration process for Axon Body 4 Cameras
using dock-based registration.
 1. In Evidence.com under Axon Body 4 settings, turn on Automatic Camera Registration.
 2. Register Axon Body 4 Docks to your agency using the Axon Device Manager app.
 3. Place unregistered cameras in any Axon Body 4 Dock registered to your agency.
 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to register your camera.
Successfully registered cameras can be charged and assigned to users.
Registration with Axon Device Manager
This section describes the out-of-the-box registration process for Axon Body 4 Cameras
using Axon Device Manager (ADM) and an Axon Body 4 Dock.
 1. Ensure the Automatic Camera Registration setting is turned off in Evidence.com.
 2. Power on the camera by pressing the Power button on the bottom until you feel a short
vibration.
 3. Place the Axon Body 4 Camera in an Axon Body 4 Dock.
 4. Log in to ADM.
 5. Go to Registration, select Devices, then Axon Body 4.
 6. Review the device registration setup and tap to move to the next screen. Tap
to start the registration process.
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 7. ADM detects and prepares unregistered cameras. The number of detected and prepared
cameras appears at the top of the ADM screen.
lGo to the camera and press any button to proceed with the registration.
lIf successful, the display will show NOT ASSIGNED to indicate the camera is ready to
be assigned to a user.
 8. When you have registered all the detected cameras, select Finish. ADM shows a list of
camera serial numbers that have been registered during this session.
Successfully registered cameras can be charged and assigned to users.
If you encounter issues with registering through ADM, see Camera registration in
Troubleshooting on page 35.
Registration with View XL Standalone mode
This is the out-of-the-box registration process for Axon Body 4 Cameras using View XL
Standalone mode.
In addition to an Axon Body 4 Camera, registration requires:
lView XL Version v1.17 or later installed on a Windows computer
lAn Axon Body 4 with USB-C cable
 1. Launch View XL and enter your agency Evidence.com URL.
 2. Sign in using your Evidence.com credentials.
 3. Select Launch Standalone Mode.
 4. Connect your camera to View XL using a USB-C cable.
 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the registration process and assign the
camera to an officer.
Registration FAQs
Why is my camera is not fully charged when I power it on the first time?
Your Axon Body 4 Camera comes with a partial charge out of the box. Connect your dock(s)
to the network and dock your camera to charge it. Always recharge a depleted battery as
soon as reasonably possible using an Axon Dock. The LEDs indicate charge level; see Icons
and Triad LEDs in an Axon dock on page 29.
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Why doesn't my camera display any status messages after being docked the first
time?
lYour camera might be low on charge out of the box. Wait 10 minutes for the battery to
charge.
lEnsure your dock has power.
lRemove your camera from the dock and re-dock it.
If none of these steps work, initiate a return with Axon to replace the camera.
How can I identify which camera failed preparation when multiple cameras are
docked?
Check the serial number of the camera displayed in the error message by tapping Errors.
Serial numbers are printed on the back of Axon Body 4 Cameras.
My camera displays NOT ASSIGNED after a successful registration. How do I
assign a user to this device?
Assign cameras to users with Axon Device Manager (ADM) or through Axon Evidence.
To assign through Axon Evidence:
 1. Ensure you have the correct permissions to assign users on Axon Evidence.
 2. Select Inventory, then Body Worn Cameras.
 3. Search for your device in the Body Camera search bar by the serial number.
 4. Select on the camera serial number in the list to go to the camera device profile page. In
the Assignee section, select Reassign.
 5. Enter the user's name and select Reassign.
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Get to know your camera
Button actions
There are seven buttons that perform as described below.
Action Button Presses
Add marker Press Select while recording
Enter or exit audio
mute
Press Select for three seconds while recording (or double-press Event
to exit)
End recording Press Event for three seconds
Enter menu Double-press Select
Enter Sleep mode Press Power then Select to confirm
Enter Stealth mode Press Volume Down for three seconds
Exit Sleep mode Press Power
Exit Stealth mode Press Volume Upp or Volume Downq for three seconds*
Pairing Press Event+ Select simultaneously
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