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Contents 3 Chapter 1: Introduction 4 Chapter 2: Installing AXON Mobile Software on an Android Smart Device 5 Chapter 3: Pairing the AXON Camera with Your Smart Device 11 Chapter 4: Viewing Recorded Video on Your Smart Device 14 Chapter 5: Viewing Live Video from the AXON Camera on Your Smart Device 15 Chapter 6: Adjusting Application Settings on Your Smart Device 18 Chapter 7: Checking AXON System Status on Your Smart Device 19 Chapter 8: Signing in to Your EVIDENCE.com Account within the AXON Mobile Application 23 Chapter 9: Adding Video Descriptions 2
Introduction 1 AXON Mobile is a free software application for Android smart devices that allows you to play back video from your AXON camera and add commentary (such as case identification) to the footage. This manual provides instructions for installing the application, pairing your smart device with your AXON system via Bluetooth technology, and using the AXON Mobile application to process information. NOTE: The AXON Mobile application can stream video from the AXON camera to your smart device. However, the application is not able to save video to your smart device. Furthermore, your smart device cannot delete or alter original video that is stored on an AXON camera. A smart device disconnected from its paired AXON camera will not be able to play any video from the camera. Also, video removed from an AXON camera cannot be streamed through a smart device, whether the smart device is paired with the AXON camera or not. For detailed instructions on operating AXON hardware, see the TASER AXON Flex System User Manual and the TASER AXON Body Camera User Manual. 3
Installing AXON Mobile Software on an Android Smart Device 2 1 On your smart device, tap Play Store. 2 Tap the search icon (the magnifying glass). 3 Type AXON Mobile and tap Enter. 4 Tap AXON Mobile. 5 Tap INSTALL. 6 Tap Accept & Download. 7 Tap Open. The system will ask you if you want to install TASER AXON Service. 8 Tap OK. 9 Tap INSTALL. 10 Tap Accept & Download. 4
Pairing the AXON Camera with Your Smart Device 3 After installing the AXON Mobile software to your smart phone or multimedia device, you will need to connect it to your AXON camera through a process called pairing. 1 On your smart device s applications page, tap AXON Mobile to launch the application. NOTE: Ensure that your device s Bluetooth capability is turned on. Tap Yes if prompted to do so. 2 Tap Pair. 5
3 Ensure that your controller (if you are using the AXON flex system) or camera (if you are using AXON body system) is turned OFF. If the system is turned on, the pairing process will not begin, and you will have to start this procedure over again. If any red is showing, the camera is ON. Move the switch so the red portion is covered. AXON flex Controller AXON body Camera 4 Tap and hold the volume/pairing button on the camera. AXON flex Controller AXON body Camera 5 While holding the volume/pairing button on the camera, turn the AXON flex controller or AXON body camera ON. Step-by-step instructions will then display on your smart device s screen to help you. Chapter 3 Pairing the AXON Camera with Your Smart Device 6
6 Hold the volume/pairing button on the camera until the LED on the camera starts blinking. Then release the volume/pairing button. 7 Tap Bluetooth Settings on your smart device. 8 Tap Scan devices. 7 Chapter 3 Pairing the AXON Camera with Your Smart Device
NOTE: The camera name will be TASER and include the last 4 digits of the camera s serial number. 9 Tap Pair with this device on your smart device. 9a Tap Accept. The system will begin pairing your smart device with the AXON camera. Chapter 3 Pairing the AXON Camera with Your Smart Device 8
10 Wait for the system to finish pairing, at which point the system should refer to the AXON camera as Paired but not connected. 11 Tap the back button on your smart device. After a short time, the Pairing Succeeded message displays. 9 Chapter 3 Pairing the AXON Camera with Your Smart Device
12 Tap Continue on the smart device. You are ready to use AXON Mobile. Chapter 3 Pairing the AXON Camera with Your Smart Device 10
Viewing Recorded Video on Your Smart 4 Device NOTE: This procedure does not store data on your smart device. Your smart device can only view videos currently stored on your AXON camera. You cannot delete or alter original video files on the AXON camera from your smart device. 1 Ensure that your AXON system is turned on and paired to your smart device. 2 On your smart device s application list, tap AXON Mobile. 3 Tap Evidence List. 4 Tap the thumbnail of the video you want to view. 11
5 Tap the video to play it. 6 Tap the play button. Chapter 4 Viewing Recorded Video on Your Smart Device 12
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Viewing Live Video from the AXON Camera on Your Smart Device 5 You can use your smart device to watch video while the AXON system is recording or buffering. This is useful for ensuring that your camera is pointing in the right direction. NOTE: The video streams at a rate of 5 frames per second; the video may appear choppy, but the camera is still recording at the full frame rate. 1 Ensure that your AXON system is turned on and paired to your smart device. 2 On your smart device s application list, tap AXON Mobile. 3 Tap Live Preview. 4 To stop viewing the streaming video, tap your smart device s back button. 14
Adjusting Application Settings on Your Smart Device 6 1 Ensure that your AXON system is turned on and is paired to your smart device. 2 On your smart device s application list, tap AXON Mobile. 3 Tap Details. 4 Tap Settings. 15
If you want GPS data from the smart device to be embedded in the video recorded by the AXON camera, tap Automatic GPS Tagging. NOTE: GPS is not directly accessible when your camera is set to work in the Offline mode. If you want to standardize case numbers prefixes, tap ID Prefix and go to step 5. If you want to require a PIN number to view the videos, tap Require PIN and go to step 6. This would prevent others who might gain access to your mobile device from viewing the videos stored on your paired camera. 5 Use the keyboard to type the number in the ID Prefix box. 5a Tap OK. 6 In the PIN box, type the PIN number. Chapter 9 Adding Video Descriptions 16
6a In the Confirm PIN box, type the number again. 6b Tap Submit. 6c Tap Continue. 17 Chapter 6 Adjusting Application Settings on Your Smart Device
Checking AXON System Status on Your Smart Device 7 1 Ensure that your AXON system is turned on and is paired to your smart device. 2 On your smart device s application list, tap AXON Mobile. 3 Tap Camera Details. The system will begin pairing your smart device with the AXON camera. 18
Signing in to Your EVIDENCE.com Account within the AXON Mobile Application 8 To add categories and other information to your video files (which is discussed in the Adding Video Descriptions section of this manual), you must first sign in to your EVIDENCE.com account. Once this has been completed, the system will save your agency s categories for future use. To do so, follow these steps: 1 Ensure that your AXON system is turned on and is paired with your smart device. 2 On your smart device s application list, tap AXON Mobile. 3 Tap the smart device s menu button and select AXON Mobile. 4 Tap Load Categories. 19
5 Type your email address and tap Submit. 6 Select your agency and tap Save. Chapter 8 Signing in to Your EVIDENCE.com Account within the AXON Mobile Application 20
7 Select your camera. 8 Wait for the process to complete. 21 Chapter 8 Signing in to Your EVIDENCE.com Account within the AXON Mobile Application
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Adding Video Descriptions 9 You can use your smart device to add descriptions to the videos you record. This information will transfer with the video when it is uploaded to EVIDENCE.com in Online mode. This information does not alter the original video file. NOTE: This information will not be visible in EVIDENCE Sync, but will still be transferred by EVIDENCE Sync (Online) and visible on EVIDENCE.com. This information will not be accessible with videos saved in Offline mode. 1 Ensure that your AXON system is turned on and is paired to your smart device. 2 On your smart device s application list, tap AXON Mobile. 3 Tap Evidence List. 4 Tap the event you wish to update. 23
5 If you have not already signed into your EVIDENCE.com account, you will be prompted to do so. NOTE: You are not required to sign into your EVIDENCE.com account to view videos or edit video descriptions; however, you will not be able to edit video descriptions unless you are signed in. 5a Type your email address and tap Submit. 5b Select your agency and tap Submit. Chapter 9 Adding Video Descriptions 24
6 Tap the Title button. 7 Type the title. 25 Chapter 9 Adding Video Descriptions
8 Use the Category drop-down menu to select the category. 9 In the ID box, type the Case ID. Chapter 9 Adding Video Descriptions 26
9a Tap Save. For additional information on the AXON products please go to www.taser.com. 27 Chapter 9 Adding Video Descriptions
Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Bluetooth is a trademark of the Bluetooth SIG. AXON body, AXON flex, ø, and are trademarks of TASER International, Inc., and AXON and TASER are registered trademarks of TASER International, Inc., registered in the U.S. All rights reserved. 2013 TASER International, Inc. MMU0047 Rev: B