Sony Handycam DCR-IP220 Operating Instructions Manual

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Network Function
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© 2002 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-078-153-11 (1) Network Function Operating Instructions Registration code (for a detailed explanation of this cord, see page 27.) © 2002 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 •ImageStation is the registered trademark of Sony Corporation. •“Memory Stick” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. •The BLUETOOTH trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Sony Corporation under license. •America Online, AOL, and the AOL Triangle logo are registered trademarks of America Online, Inc.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Deleting images from your Album Introduction on the Web ........64 The network function on the camcorder ... 4 Finishing viewing or editing your Basic operations in the NETWORK mode Album on the Web ...... 64 ..............6 Using email ..........
  • Page 4: Introduction

    – Introduction – The network function on the camcorder Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam. Your Handycam can access the Internet via a compatible communicating device, allowing you to do the following: Sending/receiving email Showing your still images...
  • Page 5 Using the “So-net”option, you can easily set the required Internet and email preferences. For detail on “So-net”, see “Using the recommended provider (So-net)” (p. 31), or refer to the supplied flyer “Getting Online with your Sony Network Handycam® camcorder”. Set your camcorder’s clock setting before using the Network functions. (The default setting is off.) If you do not set the clock setting, you cannot send and receive email or...
  • Page 6: Basic Operations In The Network Mode

    Basic operations in the NETWORK mode This section describes basic control ways to operate your camcorder, those which are used for network operations. For details on how to hold your camcorder when operating in the NETWORK mode, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder. How to use the Network Menu Tap the desired Network Function on Network Menu.
  • Page 7: How To Use The Stylus

    Basic operations in the NETWORK mode How to use the stylus The buttons required for operating your camcorder are displayed on the LCD screen. Operate by pressing the buttons on the screen directly but lightly with the stylus provided. In this manual, pressing the buttons in this way using the stylus is referred to as “tapping”.
  • Page 8: How To Input Characters

    Basic operations in the NETWORK mode How to input characters You have to frequently enter characters, such as email addresses, or web pages addresses (URL), to use the network function. This section describes how to input characters. (1) Open the Network Menu. For details on how to open the Network Menu, refer to “Accessing the network”...
  • Page 9: Inputting Characters

    Basic operations in the NETWORK mode 2 Selecting the character type Tap [abcy123], then tap the desired character type. abc: When inputting alphabetical characters. 123: When inputting numerical characters. When you selected abc When you selected 123 3 Inputting characters (1) Tap the character you want to input.
  • Page 10: Character Input Screen

    Basic operations in the NETWORK mode Character input screen [abcy123] button A list box appears when you tap the [abcy123] button. Tap the desired type of letter from the list box. [a/A] button [a/A] button is displayed when you input alphabetical characters. You can switch between upper case and lower case.
  • Page 11: The Available Characters List

    Basic operations in the NETWORK mode The available characters list When selecting [abc] Alphabetical characters The alphabet keyboard has 2 types (PC Style and Alphabetical order). The default setting is PC Style. You can change the keyboard setting in . See page 16 for more information.
  • Page 12 Basic operations in the NETWORK mode When selecting [123] Symbol characters (Numerical order) – & ˆ ˜ ” ’ < > To switch between upper and lower case alphabet letters Tap [a/A] to change the alphabetical keyboard, then enter characters. To delete a character Move the cursor with the stylus to the right of the character at which you want to delete, tap [Back space].
  • Page 13 Basic operations in the NETWORK mode E.g., Enter “Hello” into the Subject item on the Send screen (1) Open the Network Menu. For details on how to open the Network Menu, refer to “Accessing the network” in the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder. (2) Tap [ Mail].
  • Page 14 Basic operations in the NETWORK mode (1) Tap [abcy123], then tap [abc]. (2) Tap [a/A] to be able to enter upper-case letters. (3) Tap [H]. “H” is entered. (4) Tap [a/A] to enter lower-case letters.
  • Page 15 Basic operations in the NETWORK mode (5) Tap [e]. “e” is entered. (6) Tap [l], [l] and [o]. “llo” is entered. (7) Tap [Enter]. “Hello” is entered and the Send screen appears again.
  • Page 16: Character Input Setting

    Basic operations in the NETWORK mode Character input setting Keyboard You can change the display of the alphabet, PC arrangement keyboard or ABC arrangement keyboard into a setup you want when you input characters. 1 Tap in the character input screen. 2 Tap the desired setting.
  • Page 17: Preparation

    Album on the Web and So-net, you need to complete customer registration. “So-net” is charged service. For more information, refer to the supplied flyer “Getting Online with your Sony Network Handycam® camcorder”. To fully use the function in the NETWORK mode, you have to complete the following registrations and setup tasks via your camcorder: Bluetooth device registration (p.
  • Page 18: Communicating With Bluetooth Devices

    Communicating with Bluetooth devices Before communication What is the Bluetooth wireless technology? The Bluetooth wireless technology allows communication between various Bluetooth devices without using cables. Devices which can use this technology include PCs, computer peripheral devices, PDAs, and mobile phones. This omnidirectional communication system enables communication even if the Bluetooth device is in a bag or having obstacles between the devices.
  • Page 19: Registering A Bluetooth Device

    To communicate with a Bluetooth device, you need to register it. Here we describe how to register the Sony Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function. Once registration is complete, you do not have to reregister the Bluetooth device as long as you do not cancel registration.
  • Page 20 Communicating with Bluetooth devices 2 Specifying your Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function as the connection device (1) Open the Network Menu. For details on how to open the Network Menu, refer to “Accessing the network” in the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder. (2) Tap [Setup].
  • Page 21 Communicating with Bluetooth devices (4) Tap [Select]. The Bluetooth devices list appears. When making a registration for the first time, only [ Return] and [ New] are indicated. The list shows up to three Bluetooth devices. You can select one of the latest used three Bluetooth devices from the list.
  • Page 22 Communicating with Bluetooth devices (7) Enter the passkey. For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters” (p. 8). For example, when using the BTA-NW1/BTA-NW1A Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function, the passkey is its serial number which is indicated on the label on the rear panel.
  • Page 23 Communicating with Bluetooth devices (10) Tap [Exit]. The Setup screen appears again. For details on how to turn off the Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function. (11) Tap [Exit]. The Network Menu appears again.
  • Page 24 Communicating with Bluetooth devices (2) Tap [Setup]. The Setup screen appears. (3) Tap [Bluetooth Setup]. The Bluetooth Setup screen appears. (4) Tap [Info.]. The Bluetooth Setup: Self information screen appears. The model name This is the unique address assigned to each camcorder at the factory.
  • Page 25: Selecting Other Bluetooth Devices From The List

    Communicating with Bluetooth devices Selecting other Bluetooth devices from the list Tap the Bluetooth device you want to specify in step 4 of 2 on page 21. The device information is indicated. Tap [Exit]. Deleting a registered Bluetooth device from the list When deleting a Bluetooth device from the list, follow the procedure below.
  • Page 26 Communicating with Bluetooth devices (4) Tap [Select]. The Bluetooth devices list appears. (5) Tap the device you want to delete. The device name and address of the selected device are indicated. (6) Tap [Delete]. The selected device is deleted from the list.
  • Page 27: Customer Registration

    The camcorder offers network functions in addition to its basic functions. In order to take full advantage of these network functions, you should complete the DI (Digital Imaging) customer registration for the services provided. For details on services available, see the supplied flyer “Getting Online now with your Sony Network Handycam ®...
  • Page 28 Customer registration (1) Open the Network Menu. For details on how to open the Network Menu, refer to “Accessing the network” in the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder. (2) Tap [Setup]. The Setup screen menu appears. (3) Tap [Online Registration]. The screen for verifying the connection appears.
  • Page 29 (p. 118) and “Membership Agreement” (p. 123). Before the registering “So-net”, refer to the supplied flyer “Getting Online with your Sony Nework Handycam® camcorder”. You can also register your Album on the Web and/or “So-net” after online registration after DI customer registration is complete For detail, see following page: •...
  • Page 30: Registering Your Album On The Web

    Registering your Album on the Web To upload an image recorded with your camcorder to your Album on the Web, you have to complete your album registration. Before registering, be sure to read “Online Privacy Policy” (p. 118) and “Membership Agreement” (p. 123). If you do not agree to the terms, you cannot complete the registration.
  • Page 31: Setting The Internet Connection

    “So-net” is an Internet service provider. For details on the services of “So-net”, refer to the supplied flyer “Getting Online with your Sony Network Handycam® camcorder.” The “So-net” option makes it easy to set the Internet and email preferences. Once you complete your DI customer registration, you can get your DI customer ID and password.
  • Page 32: Registering For "So-Net

    (5) Input necessary items for registering “So-net” as following message on the screen. You can search information about access point on the registration web site. For details, refer to the supplied flyer “Getting Online with your Sony Network Handycam® camcorder.” Tips •Be sure to make a note of telephone numbers of access points indicated on the screen...
  • Page 33: Setting Network Preferences

    Setting network preferences You have to access the Internet to make your Album on the Web, view web pages, or send or receive your email. This section describes how to set network preferences to access the Internet. Setting your provider preferences for “So-net” 1 Entering your DI customer ID and password (1) Open the Network Menu.
  • Page 34 Setting network preferences (4) Tap [ID]. The character input screen appears. (5) Enter your DI customer ID. For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters” (p. 8). (6) Tap [Enter]. The Network Setup screen appears again. (7) Tap [Password].
  • Page 35 Setting network preferences (9) Tap [Enter]. The Network Setup screen appears again. While inputting password characters, they are visible as they are. However, after it has been entered, each character is indicated as “ ”. If you enter your password again, delete all “ ” before entering the password. 2 “So-net”...
  • Page 36 3 Entering the telephone numbers of your access points For more information on the telephone numbers of access points (p. 114), refer to the supplied flyer “Getting Online with your Sony Network Handycam® camcorder.” (1) Tap [TEL1]. The character input screen appears.
  • Page 37: Setting Your Provider Preferences For "Aol

    Setting network preferences Setting your provider preferences for “AOL” 1 Entering your DI customer ID and password This setup is required to use your Album on the Web. If you do not use the Album on the Web, after completing the procedure from step 1 to step 3 of 1 described below, go to “2 “AOL”...
  • Page 38 Setting network preferences (4) Tap [ID]. The character input screen appears. (5) Enter your DI customer ID. For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters” (p. 8). (6) Tap [Enter]. The Network Setup screen appears again. (7) Tap [Password].
  • Page 39 Setting network preferences (9) Tap [Enter]. The Network Setup screen appears again. While inputting password characters, they are visible as they are. However, after it has been entered, each character is indicated as “ ”. If you enter your password again, delete all “ ” before entering the password. 2 “AOL”...
  • Page 40 Setting network preferences 3 Setting your “AOL” preference (1) Tap [ScreenName]. The character input screen appears. (2) Enter your ScreenName. For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters” (p. 8). (3) Tap [Enter]. AOL Network Setup screen appears again. (4) Tap [Password].
  • Page 41 Setting network preferences (6) Tap [Enter]. The Network Setup screen appears again. While inputting password characters, they are visible as they are. However, after it has been entered, each character is indicated as “ ”. If you enter your password again, delete all “ ” before entering the password. (7) Tap [TEL No.].
  • Page 42 Setting network preferences (10) Tap [Enter]. AOL Network Setup screen appears again. You can also register the telephone numbers of access points into [TEL No. 2] and [TEL No. 3]. If necessary, enter the numbers into [TEL No. 2] and [TEL No.
  • Page 43: Setting Your Provider Preferences For Other Providers

    Setting network preferences Setting your provider preferences for other providers 1 Entering your DI customer ID and password This setup is required to use your Album on the Web. If you do not use the Album on the Web, after completing the procedure from step 1 to step 3 of 1 described below, go to “2 Selecting your provider”.
  • Page 44 Setting network preferences (4) Tap [ID]. The character input screen appears. (5) Enter your DI customer ID. For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters” (p. 8). (6) Tap [Enter]. The Network Setup screen appears again. (7) Tap [Password].
  • Page 45 Setting network preferences (9) Tap [Enter]. The Network Setup screen appears again. While inputting password characters, they are visible as they are. However, after it has been entered, each character is indicated as “ ”. If you enter your password again, delete all “ ” before entering the password. 2 Selecting your provider (1) Tap [Custom].
  • Page 46 Setting network preferences 3 Setting your provider manually Set your provider preferences according to the requirements of your provider. When you do not understand the setup items, consult your provider. (1) Tap [PPP]. (2) Set up the following items: ID: Enter the login name you use for accessing your provider using a dial-up connection.
  • Page 47 Setting network preferences (3) Tap [Mail]. The Mail preference screen appears. (4) Set up the following items: User ID: Enter the user ID for accessing the POP server. Password: Enter the password of your user ID for accessing the POP server. Your user ID and password are required to use email.
  • Page 48 Setting network preferences (6) Set up the following items: Proxy: Enter the proxy server address of your provider. Port: Enter the port number of the proxy server of your provider. These entries may be unnecessary, depending on your provider. For details, consult your provider.
  • Page 49: Setting Other Preferences

    Setting network preferences Setting other preferences You can access the Internet with your camcorder using the default settings. It is not necessary to make the following settings. This example is provided to show you how to make changes, if necessary, in the future. (1) Display the Setup screen.
  • Page 50 Setting network preferences Mail Send&Receive: Select whether to check the email inbox after sending email. Save Mail to Server: Select whether to keep copies of the messages on the server. Note If you try to receive email without checking this item, email messages may not be downloaded and may be lost from your server, depending on the type of email you receive.
  • Page 51 Setting network preferences Note on “Save Mail to Server” When “Save Mail to Server” is not checked, copies of email messages received will not be stored on your server. However, the following error messages described below depend on the type of email messages. See the table below. Error messages Cause and/or Corrective Actions You tried to download email when the “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 52: Network Operation

    – Network Operation – Making your Album on the Web You can upload still or moving images to your “Album on the Web” through the Internet and store the images on your album. The Album on the Web is provided with “ImageStation.” For more information on “ImageStation”, access the “ImageStation”...
  • Page 53 Making your Album on the Web (2) Tap [ Album]. The Album screen appears. (3) Tap [ Upload]. The Album: Upload screen appears. (4) Tap [Album No.]. The album list page appears. (5) Tap the desired album. Selecting the album is complete. The number of available albums You can use 10 albums (Album 01 to 10).
  • Page 54 Making your Album on the Web 2 Selecting images to upload Next, select the images to upload. (1) Tap [Image Sel.]. The image index list appears. (2) Tap the desired images to upload. Tap the image you want to upload. The selected image is indicated by the checkmark ( ).
  • Page 55 Making your Album on the Web 3 Sending an invitation card (email) Select the addressee to send the invitation card (email) to. (1) Tap [Invitation]. The Album: Invitation screen appears. (2) Tap [To]. The address list appears. The list shows the destination addresses that are registered in the address book.
  • Page 56 Making your Album on the Web (5) Tap [Enter]. The Album: Invitation screen appears again. The new email address is listed and its check box is indicated by the checkmark ( ). (6) If you want to send the invitation card to other addressees, tap other email addresses.
  • Page 57 Making your Album on the Web 4 Entering the text of a message Enter the text of the message. You can also select one of your six most recently written text from the message list, or edit it to suit your purposes. Tap [Message].
  • Page 58 Making your Album on the Web (5) Tap [OK]. The Album: Upload screen appears again. “Yes” is indicated next to [Invitation]. 5 Uploading images Before following the steps below, set your Bluetooth device to connection standby with your camcorder. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your Bluetooth device.
  • Page 59: Viewing Or Editing Your Album On The Web

    Making your Album on the Web (4) Tap [OK]. The Album: Upload screen appears again. To cancel uploading During uploading, tap [Cancel]. To send only an invitation card (email) You can send an invitation card without uploading images. Carry out the following procedures: “1 Selecting an album”...
  • Page 60 Making your Album on the Web (3) Tap [ View/Edit]. The screen for verifying the connection appears. Set your Bluetooth device to connection standby with your camcorder beforehand. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your Bluetooth device. (4) Check the telephone number of the access point.
  • Page 61 Making your Album on the Web 2 Downloading images from the album Before operation •Release the lock of the “Memory Stick.” •Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, for storing images. (1) Select the images you want to download. You can select the images in the following two ways: Selecting images from the index page: You can select two or more images and download them at one time.
  • Page 62 Making your Album on the Web To view a downloaded image Exit the NETWORK mode, then view the image following the same procedure as that for viewing an image recorded on a “Memory Stick.” In such cases, the file name of the still image displayed on your camcorder is indicated in the following order: 700-0001, 700-0002, 700-0003 ...
  • Page 63 Making your Album on the Web To select one image displayed on the single-image page You can select one image displayed on the full-screen and download it. (1) When the index page is displayed, tap the image to be enlarged. The image is indicated on the single-image page.
  • Page 64: Deleting Images From Your Album On The Web

    Making your Album on the Web Deleting images from your Album on the Web You can delete images from your Album on the Web. To delete images displayed on the index page You can select two or more images and delete them at one time. Tap after step 2 in “To select images from the index page”...
  • Page 65: Using Email

    Using email This section describes the basic usage of email. Email is sent and received via the Internet. Email is very convenient; you can send email anytime, and you can also send images stored in a “Memory Stick” by attaching them to email. As of October 2002, “AOL”...
  • Page 66 Using email (3) Tap [To]. The address list appears. The list shows the latest used six addresses in the address book. For details on the address book, see “Using the address book” (p. 76). When you have selected an address listed in the address book, go to step 7.
  • Page 67 Using email (7) If you want to send the email message to other addresses, tap other email addresses. The check box of the tapped email address is indicated by the checkmark ( ). (8) Tap [ Return]. The Send screen appears again. Note You can register up to 50 addresses in the address book.
  • Page 68 Using email 2 Entering the subject of a message (1) Tap [Subject]. The subject list appears. The list shows the latest used six subjects. When you want to use a subject shown on the list, tap the subject. After selecting the subject, go to “3 Entering the text of a message” (p. 69). The most recently used subject is listed under [ Return] and [ New].
  • Page 69 Using email 3 Entering the text of a message Enter the text of the message. You can also select one of your six most recently written text from the message list, or edit it to suit your purposes. (1) Tap [Message]. The message list appears.
  • Page 70 Using email 4 Sending email You can send an email message with your signature. For details, see “Attaching your signature to a message” (p. 74). (1) Select the image to attach to email. For details, see “Attaching images to email” (p. 73). (2) Check the message.
  • Page 71 Using email (6) Tap [OK]. The Send screen appears again. To cancel sending email During sending, tap [Cancel]. You can set to check the email inbox automatically after sending email. For details, see “Setting other preferences” (p. 49). Checking or editing a message (1) Display the Send screen.
  • Page 72 Using email (4) Check or edit the message. When the message is long, tap the message area, then tap the scroll button V to scroll the message. When you only check the message: After checking the message, tap [OK]. The Send screen appears again. When you edit the message: Go to step 5.
  • Page 73 Using email Attaching images to email You can send images by attaching them to email messages. Before operation Insert the “Memory Stick” that the desired images are stored in into your camcorder. (1) Follow these procedures: “1 Specifying the destination address” (p. 65), “2 Entering the subject of a message”...
  • Page 74 Using email (4) Repeat step 3 to select other images to attach. Notes • The number of images you can attach is up to 99. • The total file size is up to 3MB. (5) Tap [ OK]. The Send screen appears again. The total number of selected images and the total file size are indicated.
  • Page 75 Using email (2) Tap [Setup]. The Setup screen appears. (3) Tap [Network Options]. The Network Options screen appears. (4) Tap [Signature]. The character input screen appears. (5) Enter your signature. For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters” (p. 8). Note The maximum number of characters you can enter is 256.
  • Page 76: Using The Address Book

    Using email (6) Tap [Enter]. The setup of your signature is complete, and the Network Options screen appears again. “Yes” is indicated next to [Signature]. (7) Tap [Exit]. The Setup screen appears again. (8) Tap [Exit]. The Network Menu appears again. Using the address book Once you register frequently used email addresses in the address book, you can send email without entering the email address manually.
  • Page 77 Using email (2) Tap [ Mail]. If the Address screen is not displayed, tap the Address. The address screen appears. (3) Tap [New]. The Address Book: New screen appears. (4) Tap [Name]. The character input screen appears. (5) Enter the destination name. For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters”...
  • Page 78 Using email (6) Tap [Enter]. The Address Book: New screen appears again. (7) Tap [Address]. The character input screen appears. (8) Enter the email address. For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters” (p. 8). When addressing email, including to other “AOL” members, the recipients entire email address must be entered into the “To”...
  • Page 79 Using email (11) Tap [Exit]. The Network Menu appears again. Tips •The addresses are listed in alphabetical order. •When you reply to the address of a previously received email message, the address will be automatically registered on the address book. To edit the address, see “Editing or deleting the address book”...
  • Page 80 Using email (4) Tap [Name] or [Address]. When editing the registered name, tap [Name], and when editing the registered address, tap [Address]. The character input screen appears. When you want to delete an address, tap [Delete]. When verification appears, tap [OK]. When you stop deleting, tap [Cancel]. (5) Edit the name or address.
  • Page 81 Using email Selecting the destination address from the address book You can select the destination address from the address book. (1) Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Registering destination addresses in the address book” (p. 76). The Address screen appears. (2) Select the address you want to send email by tapping (3) Tap [tTo].
  • Page 82: Receiving Email

    Using email Receiving email Once you receive email, you can reply to it or forward it. Before operation •Release the lock of the “Memory Stick.” •Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, for storing email. Checking your email inbox As of October 2002, “AOL” does not support the receiving of email on this device. For further clarification on this and other “AOL”-specific attributes, go to keyword: Handycam on your computer.
  • Page 83 Using email (4) Tap [Receive]. The screen for verifying the connection appears. (5) Check the telephone number of the access point. When dialing other telephone numbers Tap [TEL No.]. The list of the registered telephone number(s) appears. Tap the desired telephone number to select it. To connect to an outside line, for example in a hotel, check the item “Prefix No.”...
  • Page 84 Using email To cancel receiving email Tap [Cansel] while downloading. Email you did not download remains on the mail server. When the message is long Tap the scroll button V to scroll the message. When a file is attached to an email message Your camcorder can receive the following extension file: .jpg, .mpg, .jpeg and .mpeg.
  • Page 85 Using email Sending your answer – Reply You can reply to an email message promptly without entering the address. (1) Display the Receive screen. (2) Tap the area where a message is displayed or tap [Message]. The selected message is displayed. (3) Tap [Reply].
  • Page 86 Using email Forwarding the message to others – Forward You can forward a received message to others. (1) Display the Receive screen. (2) Display email that you want to forward the message by tapping (3) Tap the area where a message is displayed or tap [Message]. The selected message is displayed.
  • Page 87: Deleting Unnecessary Received Email

    Using email (6) Carry out the procedure described in “3 Entering the text of a message” (p. 69) to modify the message. The number of characters you can enter for a message is up to 512. The excess characters will be deleted. (7) Carry out the procedure described in “4 Sending email”...
  • Page 88 Using email (3) Display email you want to delete the message by tapping The selected message is displayed. (4) Tap [Delete]. The message “Delete This Mail?” used for verification appears. (5) Tap [OK]. The selected email message is deleted. To cancel deleting email Tap [Cancel] in step 5.
  • Page 89: Viewing Web Pages

    Viewing web pages A site that posts information on the Internet is called “web page” or “web site”. You can easily retrieve information by accessing a web site on the Internet. Viewing web pages 1 Entering the URL needed to access the web page Enter the address of the web page, and then access the Internet.
  • Page 90 Viewing web pages (4) Enter the URL. For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters” (p. 8). (5) Set your Bluetooth device to connection standby with your camcorder. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your Bluetooth device.
  • Page 91: How To Use The Menu Bar On The Browser

    Viewing web pages How to use the menu bar on the browser When you access the Internet and view a web page, you can carry out various operations using the menu bar. While the browser screen is displayed, tap on the menu upper-right LCD screen to display the menu bar.
  • Page 92 Viewing web pages When you fail to load a web page [Loading Error] message appears. Tap [OK], then tap on the upper-right LCD menu screen, and tap in the menu bar. Network menu appears again. Note The buttons may not function, depending on the accessed web page. Note on connection status indication The connection status is indicated on the top of the screen.
  • Page 93 Viewing web pages 2 Bookmarking the web page – Bookmark You can bookmark web pages you frequently access. You can bookmark up to 30. (1) Display the web page you want to bookmark. (2) When the menu bar is not displayed, tap on the upper-right LCD screen.
  • Page 94 Viewing web pages To edit a bookmark You can edit the title of a bookmark. (1) Tap (Bookmark). The bookmark list appears. (2) Tap the bookmark you want to edit. The title and URL are indicated. (3) Tap [Edit]. The character input screen appears. (4) Edit the name.
  • Page 95 Viewing web pages To delete bookmarks You can delete bookmarks. We recommend that you delete unnecessary bookmarks since you can only store up to 30 bookmarks. (1) Tap (Bookmark). The bookmark list appears. (2) Tap the bookmark you want to delete. (3) Tap [Delete].
  • Page 96 Viewing web pages 3 Jumping to the web page specified by the bookmark (1) When the menu bar is not displayed, tap on the upper-right LCD screen. menu The menu bar appears. (2) Tap (Bookmark). The bookmark list appears. (3) Tap the bookmark. (4) Set your Bluetooth device to connection standby with your camcorder.
  • Page 97: Storing The Web Page Into A "Memory Stick" - Page Memo

    Viewing web pages (5) Tap [Go]. The screen used for verifying the connection appears. (6) Check the telephone number of the access point. When dialing other telephone numbers Tap [TEL No.]. The registered telephone number list appears. Tap the desired telephone number to select it.
  • Page 98 Viewing web pages (3) Tap (Page Memo). The page memo list appears. (4) Tap [ Add]. The message “Saving Page Memo Do Not Remove Memory Stick” appears. After the message disappears, storing is complete. (5) The browser screen appears again. To cancel storing the web page During storing, tap [Cancel].
  • Page 99 Viewing web pages (2) Tap (Page Memo). The page memo list appears. (3) Tap the page memo you want to edit. The title and URL of the selected page memo are indicated. (4) Tap [Edit]. The character input screen appears. (5) Edit the name.
  • Page 100 Viewing web pages (7) Tap [ Return]. The browser screen appears again. To delete the page memo You can delete page memos. We recommend that you delete unnecessary page memos since you can only store up to 30 page memos. Before operation •Release the lock of the “Memory Stick.”...
  • Page 101 Viewing web pages (4) Tap [Delete]. The message “Delete This Page Memo Item?” used for verification appears. (5) Tap [OK]. The selected page memo is deleted and the page memo list appears again. (6) Tap [ Return]. The browser screen appears again. To cancel deleting the page memo Tap [Cancel] in step 5.
  • Page 102: Shutting Down The Browser

    Viewing web pages (3) Tap the page memo you want to display. (4) Tap [Open]. The web page stored in page memo is displayed. To select other page memo Tap [Return] in step 3. The page memo list appears. Tap other page memo. Shutting down the browser To finish viewing the web page, and to disconnect the phone line...
  • Page 103: Additional Information

    – Additional Information – File storage destinations and file names Files are grouped in the following folders. You can only view these folders on a computer. The meanings of the file names are as follows. sssss stands for any number within the range from 00001 to 99999. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.
  • Page 104: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Trouble accessing the Internet The message “...Incomplete” or “Authentication Error...” is indicated and your camcorder cannot access the Internet. When setting network preferences using the “So-net” option Check your setup according to the procedure described in “Setting your provider preferences for “So-net””...
  • Page 105: Trouble With Email

    Troubleshooting Trouble with email The message “DNS Error The Requested URL Could Not Found” is indicated and your camcorder cannot send or receive email. When setting network preferences using the custom setup The DNS setup may be wrong. Check the PPP setup. Your camcorder cannot send email.
  • Page 106: Trouble Viewing Web Pages

    The address may have been changed or the link structure of the web site may have been modified. When the link structure is modified, follow the address to its source. (For example, when you cannot access “http://www.sony.co.jp/xxxx/”, then try to access “http://www.sony.co.jp/”) The web page cannot be displayed.
  • Page 107: Troubles About The Album On The Web

    Troubleshooting Troubles about the Album on the Web The message “DI Customer ID profile Incomplete” is indicated and your camcorder cannot access the Album on the Web. The DI customer ID is required to use the Album on the Web. You cannot view or edit your album, send an invitation card, or upload images.
  • Page 108: Adjusting The Lcd Screen (Calibration)

    Troubleshooting Adjusting the LCD screen (CALIBRATION) The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly. If this happens, follow the procedure below. (1) Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF. (2) Eject the tape from your camcorder, then disconnect any connecting cable from your camcorder.
  • Page 109: Specifications

    Specifications Receiving Bluetooth Compatible attachment file The number of registered standards devices available Extension: .jpg, .mpg, .jpeg, .mpeg The maximum number of Album on the Web characters of an email message The number of albums Approx. 4 000 The maximum number of The maximum number of email messages recordable in images uploaded at one time...
  • Page 110: Messages

    Messages Various messages appear on the screen. Check the corresponding descriptions in the following list. General Message Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The Bluetooth device is too far from your camcorder. Bluetooth Connection Error • The Bluetooth device is busy. Bluetooth Register the Bluetooth device again.
  • Page 111: Album On The Web

    Messages Message Cause and/or Corrective Actions Memory Stick Format Error Format the “Memory Stick” with your camcorder. Incompatible Memory Stick The “Memory Stick” inserted is not compatible with your camcorder. Read-Only Memory Stick A read-only “Memory Stick” is inserted. Enter Password for For details on “Verify Password,”...
  • Page 112: Browser

    Messages Browser Message Cause and/or Corrective Actions You tried to open an SSL (p. 115) page. When you know that the page You are About to View is safe, tap [OK]. Pages Over a Secure Connection Do You Want to Continue? You tried to open a page which is not SSL protected.
  • Page 113: Album Error Codes

    Album error codes Error ImageStation Cause Corrective Actions Number Authentication error Login error. ID or password Check your ID and 1000 may be incorrect on your password, and try to login occurred. Please check ID and Password. camcorder. again. Upload error occurred. Error in finding album.
  • Page 114: Glossary

    Glossary Access point (p. 36, 46) A telephone number used to access the Internet, which is provided by an Internet service provider. Most providers install access points in various areas. We recommend that you select the most convenient access point which allows you to obtain the lowest telephone charges.
  • Page 115 Glossary ID (p. 46) Used to identify the user in combination with a password when accessing the Internet through the Internet service provider. Internet (p. 31) A worldwide network of computers. You can use email, information retrieval services, etc., over this network. Internet service provider (p.
  • Page 116 Glossary Subject (p. 68) The title of an email message. When replying, “Re:” (Reply) is added to the beginning of the title in order to indicate that the email is a reply. When forwarding an email message, “Fw:” (Forward) is added to the beginning of the title in order to indicate that the email is a forwarded email message.
  • Page 117: Setup Memo

    Setup memo Be careful not to reveal these entries. Network Menu Network Setup Example DI Customer Setup Password Provider Setup So-net XXXXXXX TEL1 TEL2 TEL3 ScreenName Password XXXXXXX TEL No. 1 TEL No. 2 TEL No. 3 Custom abc123@xxx.so-net.com hcHZ7yd Password 192.168.0.1 DNS1...
  • Page 118 Last Update: June 3, 2002 Your Privacy At Sony we believe our online visitors have a right to know our practices regarding the information we may collect when you visit our Web sites and what type of information is collected. The guidelines contained herein apply only to your visit to the Web sites operated by or for Sony Electronics Inc.
  • Page 119 (a) to other affiliated Sony companies (i.e., (i) Sony Corporation, (ii) any company of which more than 50% of its outstanding shares are owned by Sony Corporation, directly or indirectly, and (iii) any company with the name “SONY” as a...
  • Page 120 Sony Electronics Inc. 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656 Telephone: 201-930-4800 e-mail address: PIM@am.sony.com Sony Electronics e-Solutions Company LLC 155 Tice Boulevard Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey 07677 Telephone: 201-930-4800 e-mail address: PIM@am.sony.com (ii) The types of personal information collected from children may include the name, email address, home address, telephone number and/or any other information reasonably necessary for the child to participate in a particular activity.
  • Page 121 For instructions on how to do so, please send an email to: PIM@am.sony.com or write to us at: Sony Electronics Inc. Personal Information Management Office...
  • Page 122 Questions: If you have any questions or comments about our personal information practices or about this Privacy Statement, please feel free to send us an email at PIM@am.sony.com or write us at: Sony Electronics Inc. Personal Information Management Office 1 Sony Drive...
  • Page 123 (b) all operating rules and policies that are by published on the Site from time to time, (c) Legal Notices and Trademarks and (d) the Sony Electronics Online Privacy Policy, each as modified from time to time. In light of the evolving nature of...
  • Page 124 user ID or another breach of security in relation to the Service. You may use the Service only for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not take the results from your use of the Service and link to them, or mirror pages from the Site on another website, or create links from other websites onto any area of the Site.
  • Page 125 hardware sales, are subject to charges and specific terms and conditions, which are explained in connection with such content and services. The Service and certain other content, product, services or information on the Site are presently available free of charge, exclusive of Internet or other telecommunications fees. ImageStation may, at its discretion, elect to modify, delete, reduce, augment, or discontinue the Service or any product, service, feature, functionality on the Site, or institute a fee.
  • Page 126 8. Responsibility for Member Content ImageStation does not as a policy review or screen any images, video, text, music, sound, audio files or other Member Content that a Member posts, displays or stores before they appear on the Site. Generally, ImageStation’s automated machinery and computers index the Member Content.
  • Page 127 10. Illegal Activities It is ImageStation’s policy to report suspected illegal activities to law enforcement agencies and to cooperate fully with their investigations. 11. Warranty, Disclaimer of Warranty The Service and the Site, including all content, products, services and information made available or accessed through the Site, are provided “AS IS”, with no warranties of any kind.
  • Page 128 Some Members may have additional rights. If, despite the above limitations, Sony and/or ImageStation were found responsible to a Member for any reason whatsoever, this liability will not exceed one hundred dollars ($100).
  • Page 129 ImageStation’s agent for notice of claims of copyright infringement on the Site is David Heywood who can be reached as follows: David Heywood Sony Electronics e-Solutions Company LLC c/o ImageStation 155 Tice Blvd., TA2-1Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 Phone: (201) 358-4981 Fax: (201) 930-7149 Email: dave.heywood@am.sony.com...
  • Page 130 16. Indemnity Since you are responsible for your Member Content and the consequences of its use and publication, you agree to indemnify and hold ImageStation, its parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, employees, licensors, contractors and users harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, made by any third party, due to or arising from: (a) your use of the Site or the Service;...
  • Page 131 19. Notices; Questions All notices from a Member to ImageStation shall be in writing, and shall be made or delivered to ImageStation via email or conventional mail. If you have any question about the Service or this Membership Agreement, please feel free to contact us at support@imagestation.com 20.
  • Page 132 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan...

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