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 The Update page is displayed after about 1 minute for BL-C1A or 90 
seconds for BL-C20A. The firmware update process takes about 6 
minutes for BL-C1A or 7 minutes for BL-C20A.
4.Click [Browse...].
 A dialog box is displayed to select the firmware.
5.Select the firmware (including directory information) and click [Open].
 The firmware file name is displayed.
6.Confirm the firmware file name, and click [Update Firmware].
 Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Top page without updating the 
firmware.
 The following message is displayed during the update. Wait about 5 
minutes for both BL-C1A and BL-C20A.
 The camera restarts automatically after the update.
 The Top page is displayed after about 1 minute for BL-C1A or about 90 
seconds for BL-C20A. 
						

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7.Confirm that the version number on the Top page is updated.
 If the version number is updated, the firmware update is complete.
Updated version 
						

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6.1.7 Creating a Configuration File
A configuration file can be saved on your PC. You can load camera settings from 
the configuration file on the Load Settings page (see page 
104).
Note
The saved image has contains private information. It is important to prevent 
leaks of private information.
1.Click [Save Settings] on the Maintenance page.
2.Click [Save].
3.Click [Save] on the File Download dialog box.
4.Specify the location, and click [Save] on the Save As dialog box.
 The configuration file is saved at that location.
Note
 The file extension (.dat) cannot be changed. If you change it, the settings 
cannot be loaded.
 If you try to update the camera, create a configuration file after updating 
the firmware. If there is a firmware version difference between the camera 
that you create a configuration file from and the camera that you try to load 
settings to, the settings may not have been loaded to the camera. 
						

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6.1.8 Loading Settings from a Configuration File
Camera settings can be loaded from a configuration file. If you reset the camera to 
factory default, the camera can load previously used settings from a configuration 
file.
Note
 The configuration file also saves network settings. When settings are 
loaded, the network settings are also loaded. 
 If you try to update the camera, create a configuration file after updating 
the firmware. If there is a firmware version difference between the camera 
that you create a configuration file from and the camera that you try to load 
settings to, the settings may not have been loaded to the camera. 
1.Click [Load Settings] on the Maintenance page.
2.Click [Browse...].
3.Select the configuration file on the Choose file dialog box, and click [Open].
 The file name is displayed in the data field.
4.Confirm the file name, and click [Load].
5.Click [Restart].
 The camera restarts, and the Top page is displayed. 
						

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6.1.9 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default
All camera settings are reset to factory default when the Execute button is clicked. 
To restore the wireless connection, access the camera by using a wired connection 
and set up the wireless configuration. (For BL-C20A, see Getting Started.)
1.Click [Reset to Factory Default] on the Maintenance page.
2.Click [Execute].
 The indicator blinks orange, and then turns off for 5 seconds.
 All camera settings (user name, password, IP address, subnet mask etc.) 
are reset to factory default.
 If the camera is reset to factory default, the network connection mode 
changes to [Automatic Setup]. Reconfigure the camera referring to 
Getting Started.
Note
 The internal clock will not be reset, but the time format will return to AM/ 
PM mode (see page 
48).
 See page 109—page 117 for the default settings.
 Pressing the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button resets the camera to 
factory default (see page 
108).
 All buffered images on the internal memory are deleted when resetting the 
camera to factory default.
 The reset operation takes about 1 minute.
 Do not turn off the camera during the reset operation.
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6.2 Support page
6.2.1 The Help page
The Help page displays explanations for each of the following features.
Clicking [Help] on the Support page displays the following page.
Support
(1)HelpDisplays the Help page (see page 106).
(2)[For BL-C20A] 
Wireless HelpDisplays the Wireless Help page (see page 107).
(3)Product 
InformationDisplays the product information website (see page 
107).
(4)Support 
InformationDisplays the support information website (see page 
107).
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) 
						

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6.2.2 [For BL-C20A] The Wireless Help page
The Wireless Help page explains Wireless Basic configuration, Wireless Cipher 
configuration and Wireless Status.
Clicking [Wireless Help] on the Support page displays the following page.
Note
[Wireless Help] is displayed only when logging in as an administrator.
6.2.3 Product Information
See the Panasonic Network Camera support website for product information.
Clicking [Product Information] on the Support page displays the URL, click it.
Note
If the camera is not connected to the Internet, the website cannot be displayed.
6.2.4 Support Information
See the Panasonic Network Camera support website for product information.
Clicking [Support Information] on the Support page displays the URL, click it.
Note
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6.3 FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button
There is a FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button on the side of the camera.
Pressing the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button resets the camera to factory 
default. If you lose your user name and password, use this button to reset the 
camera. To restore the wireless connection, access the camera by using a wired 
connection and set up the wireless configuration. (For BL-C20A, see Getting 
Started.)
 To reset the camera, press the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button for 1 
second when the camera is on.
 The indicator blinks orange, and then turns off for 5 seconds.
 Do not turn off the camera during the reset operation. The reset operation 
takes about 1 minute.
Note
 The internal clock will not be reset, but the time format will return to AM/ 
PM mode (see page 
48).
 See page 109—page 117 for the default settings.
 All buffered images on the internal memory are deleted when resetting the 
camera to factory default.
 If the camera is restarted, all sensor logs are deleted.
FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button
(Press the button with a pointed object.) 
						

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7 Other Information
7.1 Default Setting List
Basic
ItemsDefaultRequiredNote
NetworkConnection ModeAutomatic 
Setup-Automatic Setup/
Static/DHCP
Allow Access from the 
Internet (Automatic 
Setup only)No--
Network Configuration 
from Setup Program 
(Static/DHCP only)Enable--
Port No.  
(Static/DHCP only)
80-20, 21, 25 and 110 
is not available.*2
IP address  
(Static only)
192.168.0.
253When 
setting Static*1
Subnet Mask  
(Static only)
255.255.
255.0When 
setting Static*1
Host Name  
(DHCP only)
[Blank]When setting 
DHCP (Not 
always 
required)0—63 characters 
*4
Default Gateway 
(Static/DHCP only)[Blank]When using 
Gateway*1
DNS Server 1 
DNS Server 2 
(Static/DHCP only)
[Blank]When using 
DNS*1
Max. Bandwidth Usage 
(Mbps)Unlimited-0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 1 
or Unlimited
Connection TypeAuto 
Negotiation-Auto Negotiation,  
100 Mbps/Full Duplex, 
100 Mbps/Half Duplex, 
10 Mbps/Full Duplex, 
10 Mbps/Half Duplex 
						

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Wireless
[For BL-
C20A]
Communication mode802.11b/g--
(Channel)Auto--
SSIDNetCam****-Up to 32 
characters, signs 
or numbers
(Speed)Auto--
Encryption (WEP)No 
encryption--
AuthenticationOpen System--
WEPKey 1—4ASCII 13 
Characters 
128 bit
[Blank]
--
UPnPAuto Port ForwardingDisable--
Display Shortcut Icon in 
My Network PlacesEnable--
Dynamic
DNSDynamicDNSDisable-Viewnetcam.com/
User-specified 
DynamicDNS/
Disable
DynamicDNS Server 
URL[Blank]When using 
User-
specified 
DynamicDNS1—255 
characters*8
Updating time10 minAt the time of 
starting/10, 30 
(min), 1, 3, 6, 12, 
24 (h)
User Name[Blank]0—63 
characters*9
Password[Blank]0—63 
characters*9
Items Default Required Note