User's Manual Fixed Dome Network Camera AXIS 225FD
AXIS COMMUNICATIONS
<Product Name> Quick User’s Guide
About this Document
This manual is intended for administrators and users of the 
AXIS 225FD Fixed Dome Network Camera, and is applicable 
for software release 4.45. It includes instructions for using 
and managing the AXIS 225FD on your network. Previous 
experience of networking will be of use when using this 
product. Some knowledge of UNIX or Linux-based systems 
may 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 copyri
ght Apple Computer, 
Inc., under the terms of Apple Public Source License 2.0 (see 
http://www.opensource.apple.com/apsl/).  
The source code is available from: 
http://devel
oper.apple.com/darwin/projects/rendezvous/
Legal Considerations
Video 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)
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: 
Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the 
separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the 
equipment to an outlet on a different circuit to the receiver. 
Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician 
for help. Shielded (STP) network cables must be used with 
this unit to ensure compliance with EMC standards. 
USA - This equipment has been tested and found to comply 
with the limits for a Class B 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. 
Canada - This Class B digital apparatus complies with 
Canadian ICES-003. 
Europe -   This digital equipment fulfills the 
requirements for radiated emission according to limit B of 
EN55022/1994, and the requirements for immunity according 
to EN55024/1998 residential, commercial, and 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
Ethernet, Internet Explorer, Linux, Microsoft, Mozilla, OS/2, 
UNIX, Wfine, 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. Axis Communications 
AB is independent of Sun Microsystems Inc. UPnP
TM
 is a 
certification mark of the UPnP
TM
 Implementers Corporation. 
Support
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 problem
s in the FAQ database. Search 
by product, category, or phrases
• report problems to Axis support by logging in to your private 
support area
• visit Axis Support at www.axis.com/techsup/
Safety Notice - Battery Replacement
The AXIS 225FD uses a 3.0V CR2032 Lithium battery as the 
power supply for its internal real-time clock (RTC). Under normal 
conditions this battery will 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 the battery 
needs replacing.
The battery should not be re
placed unless required!
If the battery does need replacing, please observe the following:
• Danger of Explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent battery, as 
r
ecommended by the manufacturer.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's 
instructions.
AXIS 225FD Fixed Dome Network Camera User’s 
Manual 
Revision 2.0 
Dated July 2007
Part No: 29641
Copyright© Axis Communications AB, 2007










