Uploading Videos and Charging Axon Body 3
Cameras
Insert the Axon Body 3 camera into an Axon Body 3 Dock bay to
upload videos and charge the camera’s battery.
DO NOT unplug the Axon Dock power supply while Axon devices are
inserted in the bays.
Axon Body 3 Function Guide
IMPORTANT: Before using an Axon Body 3 camera, ensure it is registered to your agency, assigned, and
fully charged. Refer to the Axon Body 3 Registration Guide or
online instructions
for more information.
Operating Button Actions
The Axon Body 3 camera button actions associated with each user
action are described below.
Action
Button Actions
Power On
Press
Power
button until short vibration.
Camera starts and enters Ready
(Buffering) mode.
Power Off
Press and hold
Power
button for 3
seconds.
Start recording
Double-press
Event
button.
End recording
Press and hold
Event
button for 3
seconds.
Add marker to recording
While recording, press
Select
button.
Increase speaker volume
Press
Volume
button.
Decrease speaker volume
Press
Volume
button.
Turn lights on or off
Press and hold
Volume
button for 3
seconds.
Enter Stealth mode
Press and hold
Volume
button for 3
seconds.
Exit Stealth mode
Press and hold
Volume
or
Volume
button for 3 seconds*.
Enter or exit Mute mode
While recording, press and hold
Select
button for 3 seconds.
Enter Sleep mode
Press
Power
button and then press
Select
button
Exit Sleep mode
Press
Power
button or double-press
Event
Button
Activate display backlight
Double-press
Select
button. Display
backlight turns on for 5 seconds.
Pairing
Simultaneously press
Event
and
Program
buttons, then release.
* - The camera remembers volume and light settings when exiting Stealth mode.
Read, understand, and follow all current instructions, warnings, and relevant Axon training materials before using any Axon system. The
most up-to-date warnings and instructions are available at
www.axon.com
. See the Axon Help Center (
www.axon.com/body3help
) for
registration information, operating instruction, training videos, and manuals for the Axon Body 3 camera.
Camera Reference
Top View
Operation LED
Bottom View
Power Button
Display
Power Button
Program Button
Lens
Microphone
Triad LED
Speaker
EVENT Button
Start recording = Double press
Stop recording = Hold 3 Sec
Front View
USB C Connector
Volume
Button
Volume
Button
Select Button
Microphone
Microphone
Microphone
Examples:
Axon Body 3 camera inserted into a 1-Bay dock (left) and an 8-Bay dock (right)
Camera Display
The Axon Body 3 camera display, on top of the camera, shows camera status and activity information. The display is divided into a Status Bar and
Activity Area. Different information is shown in the field and dock. See the other side of this guide for additional camera display information.
Status Bar
Activity Area
Note:
Some icons may not be active or displayed at your agency.
Status Bar Icons
Description
Battery capacity
Camera paired
Lights off
Stealth mode on
Battery low warning (right of battery capacity)
Using Axon View
The Axon View application enables you to replay video and add metadata
(GPS, title, case ID, and category) to your videos using a smart phone or
other smart device.
Note:
Videos are not stored on your smart device
1. Using your smart device, search for, download, and install the Axon
View application from the Play Store or the App Store.
2. Open Axon View, select a Axon Body 3 camera and tap
Initiate
Pairing
. You may need to sign in to your Axon Evidence.com account.
3. Turn on your Axon Body 3 camera. On the Axon Body 3 camera,
press the
Program
and
Event
buttons at the same time.
You will hear three short rising-pitch tones, the Operation LED will
blink blue, and PAIRING is shown on the display.
4. Follow the Axon View on-screen instructions.
