AXIS Q6032-E PTZ Dome Network Camera
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Checking the Firmware
Firmware is software that determines the functionality of network devices. One of your first actions when troubleshooting a problem
should be to check the current firmware version. The latest version may contain a corr ection that fixes your particular problem. The
current firmware ve rsion in the Axis product is displayed in the page Setup > Basic Setup and in Setup > About.
Upgrading the Firmware
When you upgrade the product with the latest firmware from Axis website, the product re ceives the late st functionality available.
Always read the upgrade instructions and release notes available with each new release, before upgrading the firmware.
To upgrade, fo llow these instructions:
1. Save the firmware file to your computer. The latest version of the firmw are is available free of charge from Axis website
at www.axis.com/techsup
2. Go to Setup > System Options > Maintenance in the products web pages.
3. Under Upgrade Server, click Browse and locate the file on your computer. Click Upgrade.
After starting the upgrade process, always wait at least 5–10 minutes before restarting the product, even if you suspect the
upgrade has failed.
AXIS Camera Management can be used f or multiple upgrades. See ww w.ax is .com for more information.
Note
• Your dealer reserves the right to charge for any repair attributable to faulty upgrade by the user.
•Preconfigured and customized settings are saved when the firmw are is upgrad ed
(providing the features are available in
the new firmware) although this is not guaranteed by Axis Communications AB.
Emer
gency Recovery Procedure
If power or network connection is lost during the upgrade, the process fails and the product becomes unresponsive. Flashing red Status
indicator indicates a failed upgrad e. To recove r the product, follow the steps below. T he serial number is found on the pro duct’s label.
1. In UNIX/Linux, type the following from the command line:
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