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DCR-IP7/IP7BT/

PC120/PC120BT

Network Function Operating Instructions

Registration code

On trademarks

•ImageStation is the registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

•“Memory Stick” and are the registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

•The BLUETOOTH trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Sony

Corporation under license.

•NetFront by Access Co., Ltd. is adopted for the Internet function of this product.

NetFront is registered trademark of Access Co., Ltd in Japan.

•Portions of the supplied software are based in part on the work of the Independent

JPEG Group.

All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not

mentioned in each case in this manual.

No compensation for your recording

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback of attached

or downloaded files is not made due to a malfunction, storage media, etc.

Precaution

•Before using the network function, be sure to set up the clock of the camcorder. For

details, refer to the operating instructions of the camcorder. If you use the network

function without setting the clock, you may not send or receive e-mail, or view a Web

page.

•Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC power adaptor while in

NETWORK mode. The setup for the NETWORK mode may be lost. Also, exit the

NETWORK mode when setting the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or switching the

mode.

•We recommend that you make backup copies of the e-mail messages, the network

preferences. These may be lost due to a memory corruption. As for the network

preferences, write them down on paper. (Use “Setup memo” on page XX.) Also, these

data may be lost when repairing the camcorder by services.

•The network function is available only in the country or area where you purchased the

camcorder.

•The reset button cannot reset the network preferences.

For customers in CANADA

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference

that may cause undesired operation of the device.

To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be

operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment

that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.

Table of contents

– Introduction –

Network function on the camcorder

The camcorder can access the Internet through your provider by a dial-up networking

connection with a Bluetooth device, and view a Web page, send and receive e-mail with

images attached to it. Bluetooth specification ver. 1.1 is adopted for the communication

system of the camcorder, and Compatible Bluetooth profiles are “Generic Access

Profile” and “Dial-up Networking Profiles.”

Customer registration makes you use “Sony Style Connect” for setting network

preferences easily and “An album on the Web” for providing a special photo album on

the Internet for the user.

The album on the Web uses the function of “ImageStation.”

• Access the Internet easily

You can view a Web page via the Internet.

• Send/receive your e-mail

You can send or receive e-mail

anytime, and attach images to e-

mail.

Your camcorder To the InternetBluetooth device, such as

the Modem Adaptor

with Bluetooth function

• Making your album on the Web

You can upload images to your

album, and view or edit your

album.

• Easy network preferences (Sony Style Connect)

Using “Sony Style Connect,” you can easily set the Internet and e-mail preferences.

Once you make the DI customer registration, you can get your DI customer ID and

password. Entering your DI customer ID, password, and telephone number of an

access point, you can access the Internet right away. To use “Sony Style Connect,” the

customer registration and sign-up with the recommended internet service provider

(R-net) are required.

Before using the network function, be sure to set up the clock of the camcorder. The

clock is not set up at the default setting.

You also have to set up the camcorder and the peripheral device, and make

registrations (Customer registration, internet service provider sign-up, etc.)

Network function on the camcorder

Before using the network function

Check that the procedure for using the network function following the flowchart below.

When using all of the network function

– An album on the Web, e-mail, browser

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When using e-mail and browser of the network function

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Network function on the camcorder

Required procedures list

Overview of the Bluetooth wireless

technology

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 devices is in a bag

or there are obstacles between the devices.

Also, the Bluetooth wireless technology has an advanced security, such as scramble

frequency, data encryption.

Authentication

Authentication routine can block unspecified users’ access to this network. When

making a communication with an unregistered Bluetooth device, register each other by

entering a common pass key to each device, first. When connecting with a registered

Bluetooth device, communication starts without entering the pass key.

Basic operations in the NETWORK mode

This section describes basic control ways to operate the camcorder, which are used for

the network operations.

How to use the Network Menu

To access the Network Menu, refer to the section “Accessing to the network” in the

operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.

[a]: Send and receive e-mail. For details, see “Using e-mail” on page XX.

[b]: Upload the images to your album on the Web and post the images on the Internet.

For details, see “Making your album on the Web” on page XX.

[c]: View a Web page through the Internet. For details, see “Viewing Web pages” on

page XX.

[d]: You have to make various setup through this menu before using the network

function. For details, see “Setting network preferences” on page XX.

How to use the control button

Most of the network operations are carried out by the control button. Select a button on

the screen using the control button, then enter it by pressing the control button.

Note

The shape of the control button differs depending on your camcorder model.

(1)Press v/V/b/B on the control button repeatedly to select the desired button

displayed on the screen.

The selected button turns orange.

(2)Press the center z on the control button to enter it.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to execute the function.

The procedure above is referred to as “Select [XXXX], then execute it” in this

network function operating instructions.

How to input characters

You have to frequently enter characters, such as e-mail addresses, Web page addresses

(URL) to use the network function. This section describes how to input characters.

1Selecting the character type

(1)Display the character input screen.

Basic operations in the NETWORK mode

(2)Select either of the character type tab.

ROMAN: When inputting alphabetical characters.

123: When inputting numerical characters.

When selecting ROMAN When selecting 123

2Inputting characters

(1)Select the key which has the character you want to input.

(2)Press the center z on the control button to enter it.

Pressing it repeatedly selects the other characters on the key. When inputting

the same character or the other characters on the same key, select another key

using v/V/b/B on the control button, then select the previous key again. For

details on available characters, see the “The characters list” on page XX.

(3)Repeat steps 1 and 2 to input characters.

(4)After you input the characters, select [Enter], then execute it.

The screen which is displayed before you display the character input screen

appears.

Note

Even if you cancel inputting characters, select [Enter], then execute it to exit the

character input screen.

To delete the character

Select [<] or [,]. Each time you press the center z on the control button, the cursor is

moved to the left or right. Move the cursor at the right of the character you want to

delete, select [Back Space], then execute it. The character at the left of the cursor is

deleted.

Basic operations in NETWORK

To add a character

Select [<] or [,]. Each time you press the center z on the control button, the cursor is

moved to the left or right. Move the cursor at the position you want to add a character,

then input characters.

To start a new line

Select [ ], then execute it.

E.g., Enter “Hello” into the Subject item on the Send screen

(1)Select the abc tab.

(2)Select [ghi], then press the center z on the control button five times.

“H” is entered.

(3)Select [def], then press the center z on the control button twice.

“e” is entered.

(4)Select [jkl], then press the center z on the control button three times.

“l” is entered.

Basic operations in NETWORK

(5)Select [ ], then execute it.

The cursor moves to the next position.

(6)Select [jkl], then press the center z on the control button three times.

“l” is entered.

(7)Select [mno], then press the center z on the control button three times.

“o” is entered.

(8)Select [enter], execute it.

“Hello” is entered and the Send screen appears again.

Basic operations in NETWORK

The available characters list

Alphabetical characters

Key Character

abc a t b t c t A t B t C t a t...

def d t e t f t D t E t F t d t...

ghi g t h t i t G t H t I t g t...

jkl j t k t l t J t K t L t j t...

mno m t n t o t M t N t O t m t...

pqrs p t q t r t s t P t Q t R t S t p t...

tuv t t u t v t T t U t V t t t...

wxyz w t x t y t z t W t X t Y t Z t w t...

Symbol characters

Key Character

. ',?! . t ' t , t ? t ! t . t...

@/~\^ @ t / t ~ t \ t ^ t @ t...

www. www. t .com t .net t .html t www. t...

`´ˆ a: à t á t â t à t... A: À t Á t Â t À t...

e: è t é t ê t è t... E: È t É t Ê t È t...

i: ì t í t î t ì t... I: Ì t Í t Î t Ì t...

o: ò t ó t ô t ò t... O: Ò t Ó t Ô t Ò t...

u: ù t ú t û t ù t... U: Ù t Ú t Û t Ù t...

y: # Y: #

¨ ˜ a: ä t ã t ä t... A: Ä t Ã t Ä t...

e: ë E: Ë

i: ï I: Ï

o: ö t õ t ö t... O: Ö t Õ t Ö t...

u: ü U: Ü

y: ÿ n: ñ

N: Ñ

çß¿¡ ç t ß t ¿ t ¡ t Ç t ç t...

|<>{} | t < t > t { t } t | t...

()[] ( t ) t [ t ] t ( t...

.+-=_ . t + t - t = t _ t . t...

*;&:' * t ; t & t : t ' t * t...

#"$% # t " t $ t % t # t...

Basic operations in NETWORK

Numerical characters

Key Character

How to use the toolbar on the browser

When you access the Internet and view a Web page, you can make various operations

using the toolbar. While the browse screen is displayed, press BROWSER MENU on the

camcorder to display the toolbar. For details on BROWSER MENU, refer to the

operating instructions of the camcorder.

To show the toolbar

(1)Press BROWSER MENU on the camcorder.

The following toolbar appears.

(2)Press V on the control button.

The rest of the toolbar buttons appear.

To hide the toolbar

Press BROWSER MENU on the camcorder again. The toolbar disappears.

Basic operations in NETWORK

The buttons on the toolbar

The buttons on the upper stage

Button Function

(Previous Page) Go to the previous page in your step

(Next Page) Go to the next page in your step

(Reflesh) Refresh the current page

Use this button when images or characters on the Web

page are not displayed properly.

(Stop) Stop loading the current page

(New URL) Jump to another page

(Bookmark) Bookmark the current page (Bookmarks are stored in the

camcorder.) Bookmarking is convenient to access the

frequently-visited pages.

(Line Close) Disconnect the phone line

@ (Exit) Exit the browser

The buttons on the lower stage

Button Function

(Zoom) Change the page size

(Frame Select) Change the frame of the page to be controled. Use on the

pages that the frames are separated.

(Page Information) Show the title and URL of the current page

(Page Memo) Store the current page in the “Memory Stick.” You can

view the page without accessing the Internet.

Basic operations in NETWORK

This section describes making a registration with a Bluetooth device. Here describes the

procedure when registering the Sony Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function. Once

the registration is made, the camcorder can connect with the Bluetooth device without

deleting its registration. Up to three Bluetooth devices can be registered. Also, refer to

the operating instructions supplied with the Bluetooth device.

Notes

•When using the Sony BTA-NW1 Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function, install it

on a location that has no obstacles between the camcorder and the device, and the

distance must be within 10 m (3.3 feet).

•The connection may be interrupted depending on the communication condition.

When using the Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function

1Preparing the Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function

Set the Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function into the connection standby state

(BONDING). For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Modem

Adaptor with Bluetooth Function.

2Specifying the 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 the section “Accessing

to the network” in the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.

– Preparation –

Registering a Bluetooth device

(2)Select [ Setup], then execute it.

The Setup screen appears.

(3)Select [Bluetooth Setup], then execute it.

The Bluetooth Setup screen appears.

(4)Select [Select], then execute it.

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. When selecting the Bluetooth device listed on it, see the

section “Selecting other Bluetooth devices from the list” on page XX.

Tip

The last-used Bluetooth equipped device is listed next to [New].

(5)Select [New], then execute it.

The camcorder starts searching Bluetooth devices. When the searching is

completed, the available Bluetooth devices list appears.

Notes

•The searching time is for about 10 to 60 seconds. This time depends on the number

of Bluetooth devices around the camcorder.

•If the Bluetooth device you want to register is not searched, carry out the

procedure again from step 4.

Registering a Bluetooth device

(6)Select the desired Bluetooth device, then execute it.

The character input screen appears.

(7)Enter the pass key.

For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters” on page

XX.

E. g., When using the BTA-NW1 Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function, the

pass key is its serial number which is indicated on the label on the rear panel.

Tip on “Pass key”

The pass key is an identification number needed to allow two Bluetooth

devices to communicate with each other. The connection will be permitted

after entering the pass key. This “Pass key” is also referred to as a “Bluetooth

pass key,” “PIN,” “Bluetooth PIN,” etc. For details, refer to the operating

instructions supplied with the Bluetooth adaptor.

(8)Select [Enter], then execute it.

After the registration is completed, the Bluetooth Setup screen appears again.

The selected Bluetooth device is specified.

Note

When the message “Bluetooth Registration Error Check The Passkey” is

indicated, select [OK], then execute it. Carry out the procedure again from step

(9)Select [Exit], then execute it.

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 the Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function.

MODEM ADAPTOR WITH BLUETOOTHTM FUNCTION

MODEL NO.

BTA-NW1

Pass key

The number used when registering a

Bluetooth device

Registering a Bluetooth device

(10)Select [Exit], then execute it.

The Network Menu appears again.

When the registration was failed

Carry out the procedure “When using the Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function ”

on page xx again from step 4.

Displaying self information

You can display your camcorder information.

(1)Open the Network Menu.

For details on how to open the Network Menu, refer to the section “Accessing

to the network” in the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.

(2)Select [ Setup], then execute it.

The Setup screen appears.

(3)Select [Bluetooth Setup], then execute it.

The Bluetooth Setup screen appears.

(4)Select [Self information], then execute it.

The Bluetooth: Self information screen appears.

Registering a Bluetooth device

This is the unique address equipped

with each camcorder at the factory. This

is used when exchanging information

between the devices. This cannot be

modified.

The model name

To clear the Self Information

Select [Return], then execute it.

Radio wave indication

indicates a radio wave condition with the connected Bluetooth device. (Use this

indication as a guide.)

Deleting the registered Bluetooth device from the list

Up to three Bluetooth devices can be registered on the camcorder. When deleting the

Bluetooth device from the list, follow the procedure below.

(1)Open the Network Menu.

For details on how to open the Network Menu, refer to the section “Accessing

to the network” in the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.

(2)Select [ Setup], then execute it.

The Setup screen appears.

(3)Select [Bluetooth Setup], then execute it.

The Bluetooth Setup screen appears.

Registering a Bluetooth device

(4)Select [Select], then execute it.

The Bluetooth devices list appears.

(5)Select the device you want to delete, then execute it.

The device name and address of the selected device are indicated.

(6)Select [Delete], then execute it.

The selected device is deleted from the list.

Selecting other Bluetooth devices from the list

Select the Bluetooth device you want to specify, then execute it in step 4 in “When using

the Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function” on page XX. The Self Information screen

appears. Select [OK], then execute it.

Registering a Bluetooth device

Customer registration

DI customer registration

Once you make a DI customer registration (Digital Imaging customer registration), you

can XXXXX

You can make a DI customer registration one of the following ways:

1Online registration though the Web site for DI customer registration

2Online registration using the supplied CD-ROM

3Online registration though the camcorder

For making an online registration through the camcorder, the private line will be

used. Since the telephone number is toll-free, that telephone toll will not be charged.

Note

You have to register a Bluetooth device beforehand. For details, see “Registering a

Bluetooth device” on page XX.

Once you make the registration, your DI customer ID and password are issued right

away.

Making the online registration through the camcorder

Once you make the online registration through the camcorder, the DI customer ID and

password are issued right away. For making an online registration through the

camcorder, the private line will be used. Since the telephone number is toll-free, that

telephone toll will not be charged.

Notes

•Set up the camcorder to connect with the Bluetooth device.

•It takes a lot of time to make an online registration through the camcorder.

•Use the supplied AC power adaptor when making an online registration through the

camcorder.

•Be sure to set up the clock of the camcorder beforehand. For details, refer to the

section “Setting up the clock” in the operating instructions of the camcorder.

(1)Open the Network Menu.

For details on how to open the Network Menu, refer to the section “Accessing

to the network” in the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.

(2)Select [ Setup], then execute it.

The Setup screen menu appears.

(3)Select [Online Registration], then execute it.

The screen for verifying the connection appears. Select [OK], then execute it.

The camcorder starts connecting to the site. Once the connection is completed,

the online registration screen appears. Set the Bluetooth device to connection

standby with the camcorder beforehand. For details, refer to the operating

instructions supplied with the Bluetooth device.

(4)Register your information following the indication on the screen.

When registering for the first time, select [????] from the menu, and when you

already have your DI customer ID, select [????].

Note

When making an online registration through the camcorder, the connection will be

automatically disconnected after a period of time. However, data entry can be done

offline. When the camcorder need to connect with the site, the screen for verifying the

connection appears. Select [OK], then execute it, the connection will be established

again.

Entry your DI customer ID and password

DI customer ID

Password

Be careful to manage your DI customer ID and password so that they are not detected.

Making the registration other than the online registration

through your camcorder

XXXX

Customer registration

Internet service provider

To access the Internet, you have to sign-up with an internet service provider (ISP). The

provider is as an intermediary between your camcorder and the Internet. After you

sign-up a provider; you can view various Web pages through the Internet, you can send

and receive e-mail by using your e-mail address. The e-mail address is a destination

address in e-mail transmission. Also, various services may be available depending on a

provider.

Notes

•A credit card may be required to sign-up with some of providers.

•The connection fee depends on each provider.

Using the recommended provider (R-net)

XXX

The R-net users or users who will intend to sign-up R-net can use the “Sony Style

Connect” function. (The registration is required.)

The “Sony Style Connect” function is to easily set the Internet and e-mail preferences.

Once you make the DI customer registration, you can get your DI customer ID and

password. Entering your DI customer ID, password, and telephone number of an access

point, you can access the Internet right away.

Using a general provider

When using a general provider or not using the “Sony Style Connect” function, you

have to set the Internet and e-mail preferences. For details on setup, see “Setting

network preferences” on page XX.

Note

You cannot use the network function using the provider that its exclusive browser

software is needed.

Registering with “Sony Style Connect”

You can make a online registration with “Sony Style Connect” using the camcorder.

You can also sigh-up with R-net during the registration. Registration with “Sony Style

Connect” is done by either of the following ways:

1Make the DI customer registration online, and make the “Sony Style Connect”

registration continuously

2Make the DI customer registration to get DI customer ID and password beforehand,

then make the “Sony Style Connect” registration online

Note

The users who made a DI customer registration and got a DI customer ID and password

when purchasing other Sony product have to make a customer registration from

XXXXXXX on the online registration screen.

Registering with “Sony Style Connect”

Making a registration for your album on

the Web

Making a registration for your album on the Web

You have to access the Internet to make your album on the Web, view a Web page, or

send or receive your e-mail. This section describes how to set network preferences to

access the Internet.

Entering your customer ID and password

Enter your customer ID and password you obtained by the DI customer registration.

This setup is required for making your album on the Web.

(1)Open the Network Menu.

For details on how to open the Network Menu, refer to the section “Accessing

to the network” in the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.

(2)Select [ Setup], then execute it.

The Setup screen appears.

(3)Select [Network Setup], then execute it.

The Network Setup screen appears.

(4)Select [ID], then execute it.

The character input screen appears.

(5)Enter your DI customer ID.

For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters” on page

XX.

Setting network preferences

(6)Select [Enter], then execute it.

The Network Setup screen appears again.

(7)Select [Password], then execute it.

The character input screen appears.

(8)Enter your password.

For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters” on page

XX.

Note

When you check the item “Verify Password” in the Network Options screen,

you cannot enter your password. If you try to enter it, the message “Password

Already Set Check The Password Profile” appears.

(9)Select [Enter], then execute it.

The Network Setup screen appears again.

Tip

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.

(10)Select [Exit], then execute it.

The setup of the DI customer ID and password are completed, and the Setup

screen appears again.

Setting network preferences

Setting your provider preferences

When using “Sony Style Connect,” carry out the following procedures: “1 Selecting

your provider type” on page xx, “2 Entering telephone numbers of your access

points” on page xx, and “4 Setting other preferences” on page xx.

When using other providers, carry out the following procedures: “1 Selecting your

provider type” on page xx, “3 Setting your provider preferences manually” on page

xx, and “4 Setting other preferences” on page xx.

Tip

Even if you do not set up the items described in “4 Setting other preferences,” you can

access the Internet by using the default setting.

Tip on password

When you check the item “Verify Password” in the Network Options screen, you have

to enter your password whenever you connect your provider. For details, see “4

Setting other preferences” on page xx.

1Selecting your provider type

Select whether you are use “Sony Style Connect” or not.

(1)Select [Network Setup], then execute it.

The Network Setup screen appears.

(2)Select your provider type.

When using R-net:

1 Select [Sony Style Connect], then execute it.

a is checked and changs to .

Setting network preferences

2 Select [Setting], then execute it.

The Provider Setting: Sony Style Connect screen appears.

Go to “2 Entering telephone numbers of your access points” on page XX.

When using other providers:

1 Select [Custom], then execute it.

a is checked and changs to .

2 Select [Setting], then execute it.

The Provider Setup: Custom screen appears.

Go to “3 Setting your provider preferences manually” on page XX.

2Entering telephone numbers of your access points

This setup is only for using “Sony Style Connect.” ??For more information on telephone

numbers of access points, consult your nearest R-net.??

Tip on access point

Most of the providers install the access points in various areas. We recommend that you

select the most convenient access point in charge.

(1)Select [TEL1], then execute it.

The character input screen appears.

Setting network preferences

(2)Enter the telephone number of your access point.

For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters” on page

XX.

(3)Select [Enter], then execute it.

The Provider Setting: Sony Style Connect screen appears again.

Tip

You can also register the telephone numbers of access points into [TEL2] and

[TEL3]. If necessary, enter the numbers into [TEL2] and [TEL3].

(4)Select [OK], then execute it.

The telephone numbers registration is complete.

Go to “4 Setting other preferences” on page XX.

3Setting your provider preferences manually

This setup is only for using general providers. For details, consult your provider.

(1)Display the PPP screen following from step 3 in “1 Selecting your provider

type” on page XX.

If the PPP screen is not displayed, select the PPP tab.

(2)Set up the following items:

ID: Enter your login name for accessing your provider using a dial-up

connection.

Tip on “ID”

This “ID” is also referred to as a “user ID,” “login name,” “PPP login name,”

“network ID,” “account name,” “logon name,” “user name,” etc.

Password: Enter your password for accessing your provider using a dial-up

connection.

Tip on “Password”

This “Password” is also referred to as a “PPP password,” “network

password,” “connection password,” etc.

Setting network preferences

Tip on dial-up connection

The dial-up connection is to access the Internet using a phone line.

DNS1: Enter the DNS (Domain Name System) server address of your provider.

Tips on “DNS1”

•This “DNS1” is also referred to as a “name server,” “primary DNS server,”

“primary name server,” etc.

•This entry is unnecessary depending on the provider. For details, consult your

provider.

DNS2: Enter the secondary DNS server address of your provider, if necessary.

Tips on “DNS2”

•This “DNS2” is also referred to as a “secondary DNS server” etc.

•This entry is unnecessary depending on the provider. For details, consult your

provider.

TEL NO. 1: Enter the telephone numbers of your convenient access point. You

can register up to three telephone numbers.

Tip on access point

Most of the providers install access points in various area. We recommend that

you select the most convenient access point in charge.

TEL No. 2/TEL No. 3: Enter second and third telephone numbers, if

necessary.

(3)Select the Mail tab.

The Mail screen appears.

(4)Set up the following items:

User ID: Enter your user ID name for your provider.

Password: Enter your password of your e-mail address for accessing the POP

server of your provider.

Tip on “Password”

This “Password” is also referred to as a “mail password,” “mail server

password,” etc.

Address: Enter your e-mail address.

Tip on “Address”

This “Address” is also referred to as a “mail address,” “e-mail address,” etc.

Setting network preferences

SMTP Server: Enter the SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) server address

of your provider. The SMTP server is for sending e-mail.

Tip on “SMTP Server”

This “SMTP Server” is also referred to as a “mail server,” “SMTP mail server,”

etc. The SMTP server is the same as the POP server depending on the provider.

POP Server: Enter the POP (Post Office Protocol) server address of your

provider. The POP server is for receiving e-mail.

Tip on “POP Server”

This “POP Server” is also referred to as a “mail server,” “POP3 server,” etc.

APOP: Select whether you use APOP.

Tip on “APOP”

APOP is the authentication protocol for security. When your provider supports

APOP, we recommend that you check this item. For more information on

whether the provider support APOP or not, consult your provider.

(5)Select the Browse tab.

The Browse screen appears.

(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. This entry

may be unnecessary depending on your provider. For details, consult your

provider.

(7)Select [Exit], then execute it.

The setup is completed, and the Network Setup screen appears again.

(8)Select [Exit], then execute it.

The Setup screen appears again.

4Setting other preferences

(1)Display the Setup screen.

Setting network preferences

(2)Select [Network Options], then execute it.

The Network Options screen appears.

(3)Set up the following items:

Verify Password: Select whether the password entry is required when you

access your provider. When you check this item, you have to enter your DI

customer ID password or password for accessing your provider each time

you try to make a connection.

Note

When this item is checked:

–You cannot set your DI customer ID password and the password for accessing

your provider.

–You cannot use your album on the Web if you set your preferences manually.

Tip on “Verify Password”

When you check this item, you have to enter your DI customer password and

your password for accessing your provider each time you try to make a

connection. This can prevent other person from connecting your provider with

your ID.

Time Out: Select whether the connection is automatically canceled if no

communication is made for specific time (1 minute, 2 minutes, 5 minutes, 15

minutes, or 30 minutes).

Mail

Send&Receive: Select whether check the e-mail inbox after sending e-mail.

This item is checked at the factory.

Restrict: Select whether to skip e-mail if its file size is more then 50 KB,

200 KB, or 500 KB.

Save Mail to Server: Select whether to keep copies of the messages on the

server.

Note

If you try to receive e-mail without checking this item, the e-mail message

may not be able to receive and may lost from your server depending on the

type of e-mail. For details, see “Note on “Save Mail to Server”” on page XX.

Signature: Set up the signature when you attach your signature to e-mail.

Browse

Cookie: Select whether to accept a cookie. When you do not want to send

your user identifying information, do not check this item. This item is

checked at the factory.

Setting network preferences

Image Display: Select whether to display images on the screen when

viewing a Web page. This item is checked at the factory.

Reset: Reset all the items on the Network Options screen except “Signature”

and “Modem Init.”

Note

The screen for verification does not appear when you try to reset items.

Modem Init: Set up the character sting of the modem initialization. If no

setup is specified, you need not to modify this item.

(4)Select [Exit], then execute it.

The Setup screen appears again.

Note on “Save Mail to Server”

When “Save Mail to Server” is not checked, the copies of the received e-mail messages

will not be stored on the server. However, the following cases described below depend

on the types of e-mail messages. See the table below.

Messages* Cause and/or Corrective Actions

Memory Stick Memory Full

Action Canceled

Mail Over Size Limit

Receiving Mail Canceled

Attached Invalid File Type....

Deleted

Mail Over Size Limit

Message Deleted

Memory Stick Directory Error

Attached File Deleted

* These error messages are indicated on the top of a message.

1) The received e-mail is stored on the server when you did not check the item “Save

Mail to Server.” You can receive that e-mail using your computer etc.

2) The received e-mail is not stored on the server when you did not check the item “Save

Mail to Server.” You cannot also receive that e-mail using your computer etc.

3) As for the e-mail message that has lots of line break, the number of available

characters is less than 4000.

You tried to receive e-mail when the “Memory Stick” is

already full 1).

cDelete the e-mail, and delete unnecessary e-mail

messages or image files in the “Memory Stick,” then

receive e-mail again.

cInsert another “Memory Stick” that has sufficient

memory, then receive e-mail again.

You tried to receive e-mail whose size is over the size set in

the item “Restrict” 1).

cYou can receive that e-mail using your computer etc.

cDelete the e-mail, and release the checkmark of the item

“Restrict,” then receive e-mail again.

You received e-mail that has the attached file whose file

name extension is invalid 2).

cThe camcorder cannot receive the files other than the

JPEG or MPEG format.

You received e-mail that the number of characters of the

message is more than 4000 2).

cThe camcorder cannot receive the e-mail message that

has 4000 characters or more 3).

cInsert another “Memory Stick” that has sufficient

memory, then receive e-mail again.

Setting network preferences

You can upload still or moving images to your album on the Web through the Internet

and post the images on your album.

The album on the Web is provided with “ImageStation.”

You can make the image album on the Web as the simplified Web page and send an

invitation card to invite your friends to your album.

You can also access your album on the Web using your computer. To access from your

computer, log in the ImageStation Web site using your DI customer ID and password.

You can register your member name on the Web site. The member name is a nickname

in the ImageStation Web site. Once you register your nickname; that nickname is

indicated on your album when your album is opened using a computer, and that

nickname is entried on your invitation card.

For more information on ImageStation, see the Wesite of ImageStation

(http://www.imagestation.???????).

Uploading your images to your album on the Web

Using the album on the Web, you can upload your images to the album, or send

invitation cards to your friends. This section describes how to upload your images and

send invitation cards.

As for moving images, upload images within the file size constraint of “ImageStation.”

For details, see the “ImageStation” Web site (http://www. XXXXXXXX).

Preparation

Store the desired images in the “Memory Stick” and insert it into the camcorder.

1Selecting the album number

First, select the album number to upload images.

(1)Open the Network Menu.

For details on how to open the Network Menu, refer to the section “Accessing

to the network” in the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.

— Network Operation—

Making your album on the Web

(2)Select [ Album], then execute it.

The Album screen appears.

(3)Select [ Upload], then execute it.

The Web Album – Upload screen appears.

(4)Select [Album No.], then execute it.

The album list page appears.

(5)Select the desired album, then execute it.

Selecting the album is complete.

The number of prepared albums

There are 10 albums (ALBUM 01 to 10).

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2Selecting images to upload

Next, select the images to upload.

(1)Select [ImageSelect], then execute it.

The image index list appears.

(2)Select the desired images.

Move the yellow arrow mark onto the image you want to upload, then press

the control button. The selected image is indicated by the checkmark ( ).

To page up or down the image index list

Select [<] or [,], then execute it. The next or previous page is displayed.

(3)Repeat step 2 to select other images.

Notes

•The total number of images is 99, and the total file size is up to 3 MB.

•You cannot upload images to two albums or more at the same time.

(4)Select [OK], then execute it.

The Album: Upload screen appears again. The total number of selected images

and total file size are indicated.

When you only upload the images, go to “5 Uploading images” on page XX.

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3Sending an invitation card

Select the addressee to send the invitation card.

(1)Select [Invitation], then execute it.

The Album: Invitation screen appears.

(2)Select [To], then execute it.

The address list appears. The list shows the destination addresses that are

registered on the address book. For details on the address book, see “Using the

address book” on page XX.

When you select the address listed on it, go to step 6.

Tips

•The last-used address is listed next to New.

•Addresses are listed in the historical order.

(3)Select [@ New], then execute it.

The character input screen appears.

(4)Enter the e-mail address of the destination address.

For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters” on page

XX.

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(5)Select [Enter], then execute it.

The Album: Invitation screen appears again. The new e-mail address is listed

and its check box is indicated by the checkmark ( ).

(6)If you send the invitation card to other addresses, select other e-mail

addresses, then execute it.

The check box of the selected e-mail address is indicated by the checkmark

().

(7)Select [@ Return], then execute it.

The Album: Invitation screen appears again.

Note

If you try to send the invitation card with 50 addresses registered on the address book,

the latest-used address will be deleted. The message “Address Book Full Overwrite the

Data with Current Address?” appears for verification. When you overwrite it, select

[OK], then execute it. When you select [Cancel], delete the unnecessary address from

the address book, then enter a new address.

4Entering the text of a message

Enter the text of the message. You can select the text from the message list, or modify it

to use. The list shows up to six messages.

(1)Select [Message], then execute it.

The message list appears.

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The list shows the messages that were entered. When you select the message

listed on it, select it from the list.

When you use the selected text, select [OK], then execute it. After you select

the message, go to “5 Uploading images” on page XX.

When you modify the selected text, select [Edit], then execute it. The character

input screen appears. Go to step 3.

(2)Select [@ New], then execute it.

The character input screen appears.

(3)Enter the text.

For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters” on page

XX.

Note

The total number of characters is up to 512.

(4)Select [Enter], then execute it.

The Album: Invitation screen appears again.

(5)Select [OK], then execute it.

The Album: Upload screen appears again.

“Yes” is indicated next to [Invitation].

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5Uploading images

(1)Select [Send], then execute it.

The screen for verifying the connection appears.

(2)Check the telephone number.

When dialing to other telephone numbers

Select [TEL No.], then execute it. The registered telephone number list appears.

Select the desired telephone number, then execute it. The selected telephone

number is specified.

(3)Select [Connect], then execute it.

The camcorder starts dialing to the selected telephone number. After the

uploading is completed, the message “Upload Complete” appears.

(4)Select [OK], then execute it.

The Album: Upload screen appears again.

To cancel uploading

During uploading, select [Cancel], then execute it.

To send only an invitation card

You can send only an invitation card. Carry out the following procedures: “1 Selecting

the album number” on page XX, “3 Sending an invitation card” on page XX, “4

Entering the text of a message” on page XX, and “5 Uploading images” on page XX.

After the invitation card has been sent, the message “Invitation Mail Complete”

appears.

Making your album on the Web

Viewing or editing images of your album on the Web

You can view or download images of your album on the Web.

1Viewing images

(1)Open the Network Menu.

For details on how to open the Network Menu, refer to the section “Accessing

to the network” in the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.

(2)Select [ Album], then execute it.

The Album screen appears.

(3)Select [ View/Edit], then execute it.

The screen for verifying the connection appears.

Set the Bluetooth device to connection standby with the camcorder

beforehand. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the

Bluetooth device.

(4)Check the telephone number.

When dialing to other telephone numbers

Select [TEL No.], then execute it. The registered telephone number list appears.

Select the desired telephone number, then execute it. The selected telephone

number is specified.

Making your album on the Web

(5)Select [Connect], then execute it.

The camcorder starts dialing to the selected telephone number. After the

connection is completed, the album list page appears.

(6)Select the album number that the image you want to view or edit is stored,

then execute it.

The index page appears.

(7)Select the desired image, then execute it.

The image is enlarged to fill the screen.

2Downloading images from the album

Preparation

•Insert the “Memory Stick” for storing images into the camcorder.

•Release the lock of the “Memory Stick.”

(1)Select the images to download.

You can select the images in the following two ways:

Selecting the images from the index page:

You can select several images and download them at once. For details, see

“When selecting images from the index page” on page XX.

Selecting the image displayed on the single-image screen:

You can select the image displayed on the single-image screen and download

it. For details, see “When selecting the image displayed on the single-image

screen” on page XX.

Making your album on the Web

(2)Check the number of images and the total file size.

When selecting single image When selecting several images

To cancel the downloading images

Select [Cancel], then execute it.

(3)Select [OK], then execute it.

The message “Downloading” appears. After the downloading is completed,

the message “Download Complete” appears.

(4)Select [OK], then execute it.

The index page or single-image screen appears.

To cancel downloading

During downloading, select [Cancel], then execute it.

To view the downloaded image

Exit the NETWORK mode, then view the image following the procedure for viewing

the image recorded on a “Memory Stick.” In such cases, the file name displayed on the

camcorder is indicated in the following order: 700-0001, 700-0002, 700-0003 ...

Notes

•Do not eject the “Memory Stick” during downloading.

•When returned to the index page in step 4, the checkmark remains indicated.

•You can download the file whose file name is indicated with “jpg” or “mpg.”

•When you downloaded images modified with a computer, or images recorded with

another devices, the camcorder may not be able to play back the images properly.

Making your album on the Web

When selecting images from the index page

(1)Select the check box of the desired image, then execute it.

The check box is indicated by the checkmark ( ).

(2)When you select other images, repeat step 1.

(3)Select [ Download], then execute it.

The screen for verification appears.

Set the Bluetooth device to connection standby with the camcorder

beforehand. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the

Bluetooth device.

To select all the images

Select [ Select All], then execute it.

To cancel specifying images

Select the check box of the image again, then execute it.

To cancel all the selected images

Select [Delete All], then execute it.

To return to the album list page

Select [Album List], then execute it.

When selecting the image displayed on the single-image screen

You can select the image displayed on the full-screen and download it.

(1)When the index page is displayed, select the image to enlarge.

The image is indicated on the single-image screen.

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(2)When selecting another image, select [ Previous] or [ Next], then execute

it.

(3)Select [ Download], then execute it.

The screen for verification appears.

To return to the index page

Select [Index Page], then execute it.

Deleting images from the album

You can delete the images from the album.

When deleting the image displayed on the index page

You can select several images and delete them at once. Select [Delete] in step 3 in

“When selecting images from the index page” on page XX, then execute it. The screen

for verification appears. Select [OK], then execute it. The index page appears again.

When deleting the image displayed on the single-image screen

Select [Delete] in step 3 in “When selecting the image displayed on the single-image

screen” on page XX, then execute it. The screen for verification appears. Select [OK],

then execute it. The next image is displayed.

If the album is empty

The message “XXX XXX” appears.

Select [Album List], then execute it to return to the album list page.

Making your album on the Web

Finishing viewing or editing the album

To finish viewing or editing the album, and disconnect the

phone line

(1)Press BROWSER MENU on the camcorder to display the toolbar.

(2)Select @ (Exit), then execute it.

The album is exitted, then the line is disconnected.

To only disconnect the phone line

Select (Line Close), then execute it. Only the phone line is disconnected.

Tip

When you only disconnect the phone line, you can continue to view the album

displayed on the screen. If you try to download an image, delete an image, or view

another album, the connection will be made again.

Making your album on the Web

This section describes the basic usage of e-mail. E-mail is send and received via the

Internet. E-mail is very convenient; you can send e-mail anytime, and its e-mail has

been sent in a moment, you can also send images stored in a “Memory Stick” by

attaching them to e-mail.

Sending e-mail

By entering the destination e-mail address, you can send e-mail in a moment.

1Specifying the destination address

Be careful to enter the address correctly.

Tip

You can select the e-mail address from the address book. For details, see “Selecting the

destination address from the address book” on page XX.

(1)Open the Network Menu.

For details on how to open the Network Menu, refer to the section “Accessing

to the network” in the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.

(2)Select [ Mail], then execute it.

The Send screen appears.

(3)Select [To], then execute it.

The address list appears. The list shows the addresses that are registered on

the address book. For details on the address book, see “Using the address

book” on page XX.

When you select the address listed on it, go to step 7.

Using e-mail

Tips

•The last-used address is listed next to New.

•Addresses are listed in the historical order.

(4)Select [New], then execute it.

The character input screen appears.

(5)Enter the e-mail address of an addressee.

For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters” on page

XX.

(6)Select [Enter], then execute it.

The Send screen appears again. The new e-mail address is listed and its check

box is indicated by the checkmark ( ).

Tip

If you notice that the e-mail address is wrong, you can correct it in the address

book. For details on the address book, see “Editing the address book” on page

XX.

(7)If you send the e-mail message to other addresses, select other e-mail

addresses.

The check box of the selected e-mail address is indicated by the checkmark

().

Using e-mail

(8)Select [Return], then execute it.

The Send screen appears again.

Note

If you try to send the e-mail message with 50 addresses registered on the address book,

the latest-used address will be deleted. The message “Address Book Full Overwrite the

Data with Current Address?” appears for verification. When you overwrite it, select

[OK], then execute it. When you select [Cancel], delete the unnecessary address from

the address book, then enter a new address.

2Entering the subject of the message

(1)Select [Subject], then execute it.

The subject list appears. The list shows up to six subjects.

When you select the subject listed on it, select the subject, then execute it. After

selecting it, go to “3 Entering the text of a message” on page XX.

Tip

The last-used address is listed next to New.

(2)Select [New], then execute it.

The character input screen appears.

(3)Enter the subject.

For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters” on page

XX.

Note

The total number of characters is up to 24.

Using e-mail

(4)Select [Enter], then execute it.

The Send screen appears again.

3Entering the text of a message

Enter the text of the message. You can select the text from the message list, or modify it

to use. The list shows up to six messages.

(1)Select [Message], then execute it.

The message list appears.

The list shows the messages that were entered.

When you use the selected text, select [OK], then execute it. After you select

the message, go to “4 Sending e-mail” on page XX.

When you modify the selected text, select [Edit], then execute it. The character

input screen appears. Go to step 3.

(2)Select [@ New], then execute it.

The character input screen appears.

(3)Enter the message.

For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters” on page

XX.

Note

The total number of characters is up to 512.

Using e-mail

(4)Select [Enter], then execute it.

The Send screen appears again.

4Sending e-mail

Tip

You can send the e-mail message with your signature. For details, see “Attaching your

signature to the message” on page XX.

(1)Select whether you attach images or not.

When attaching images, see “Attaching images to e-mail” on page XX.

(2)Check the message.

When you check or modify the message, see “Checking or modifying the

message” on page XX.

(3)Select [Send], then execute it.

The screen for verifying the connection appears. Set the Bluetooth device into

connection standby with the camcorder beforehand. For details, refer to the

operating instructions supplied with the Bluetooth device.

(4)Check the telephone number.

When dialing to other telephone numbers

Select [TEL No.], then execute it. The registered telephone number list appears.

Select the desired telephone number, then execute it. The selected telephone

number is specified.

(5)Select [Connect], then execute it.

The camcorder starts dialing to the selected telephone number. After the

sending is completed, the message “Sending Mail Complete” appears. The

phone line is automatically disconnected.

Using e-mail

(6)Select [OK], then execute it.

The Send screen appears again.

To cancel sending e-mail

During sending, select [Cancel], then execute it.

Tip

You can check the e-mail inbox after sending e-mail. For details, see “4 Setting other

preferences” on page XX.

Checking or modifying the message

(1)Display the Send screen.

(2)Select [Message], then execute it.

The message list appears.

(3)Select the message you want to check or modify, then execute it.

The following screen appears.

(4)Check or modify the message. When the message is too long, select the

message area, then press the control button V repeatedly to scroll the message.

When you only check the message:

After checking the message, select [OK], then execute it. The Send screen

appears again.

When you modify the message:

Go to step 5.

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(5)Select [Edit], then execute it.

The character input screen appears.

(6)Modify the message.

For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters” on page

XX.

(7)Select [Enter], then execute it.

The Send screen appears again.

Attaching images to e-mail

You can send images by attaching them to e-mail.

Preparation

Store the desired images in the “Memory Stick” and insert it into the camcorder.

(1)Follow the procedure: “1 Specifying the destination address” on page XX,

“2 Entering the subject of the message” on page XX, “3 Entering the text of

a message” on page XX.

The Send screen appears.

(2)Select [Attach], then execute it.

The image index list appears.

Using e-mail

(3)Select the desired images.

Move the yellow arrow mark onto the image you want to upload, then press

the control button. The selected image is indicated by the checkmark ( ).

To page up or down the index list

Select [<] or [,], then execute it. The next or previous page is displayed.

(4)Repeat step 3 to select other images.

Note

The total number of images is 99, and the total file size is up to 3 MB.

(5)Select [@ OK], then execute it.

The Send screen appears again. The total number of selected images and total

file size are indicated.

To cancel the selected image

Select the image again, then execute it. Its checkmark will go off from the

image.

To cancel all the selected images

Select [@ Delete All], then execute it.

(6)Carry out from step 3 in “4 Sending e-mail” on page XX.

Note

It takes more time to send images depending on the image file size.

Attaching your signature to the message

You can attach your signature to the last column of the e-mail message.

Using e-mail

(1)Open the Network Menu.

For details on how to open the Network Menu, refer to the section “Accessing

to the network” in the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.

(2)Select [ Setup], then execute it.

The Setup screen appears.

(3)Select [Network Options], then execute it.

The Network Options screen appears.

(4)Select [Signature], then execute it.

The character input screen appears.

(5)Enter your signature.

For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters” on page

XX.

Note

The total number of characters is up to 256.

Using e-mail

(6)Select [Enter], then execute it.

The setup of your signature is completed, and the Network Options screen

appears again. “Yes” is indicated next to [Signature].

(7)Select [Exit], then execute it.

The Setup screen appears again.

(8)Select [Exit], then execute it.

The Network Menu appears again.

Using the address book

Once you register the frequently used e-mail addresses on the address book, you can

send e-mail without entering the e-mail address.

Registering destination addresses on the address book

You can register the frequently used e-mail addresses on the address book. Up to 50

addresses can be registered. Be careful to enter the address correctly.

(1)Open the Network Menu.

For details on how to open the Network Menu, refer to the section “Accessing

to the network” in the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.

(2)Select [ Mail], then execute it.

If the Address screen is not displayed, select the Address tab. The address

screen appears.

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(3)Select [New], then execute it.

The Address Book: New screen appears.

(4)Select [Name], then execute it.

The character input screen appears.

(5)Enter the destination name.

For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters” on page

XX.

Note

The total number of characters you can enter in the [Name] box is up to 24.

(6)Select [Enter], then execute it.

The Address Book: New screen appears again.

(7)Select [Address], then execute it.

The character input screen appears.

(8)Enter the e-mail address.

For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters” on page

XX.

Using e-mail

(9)Select [Enter], then execute it.

The Address Book: New screen appears again.

(10)Select [Return], then execute it.

The Address screen appears again.

(11)Select [Exit], then execute it.

The Network Menu appears again.

Tips

•The addresses are listed in alphabetical order.

•When you reply to the received address, the address will be automatically registered

on the Addressbook. To edit the address, see “Editing the address book” below.

Editing the address book

You can edit the name or e-mail address.

(1)Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Registering destination addresses on the address book”

on page XX.

The Address screen appears.

(2)Select the area that the name and address are indicated, then select the address

you want to edit using the control button b/B, then execute it.

The Address Book: Edit screen appears.

Using e-mail

(3)Select [Name] or [Address], then execute it.

When modifying the name, select [Name], and when modifying the address,

select [Address].

The character input screen appears.

(4)Modify the name or address.

For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters” on page

XX.

(5)Select [Enter], then execute it.

The Address screen appears again.

(6)Select [Return], then execute it.

The Address screen appears again.

(7)Check the name or address.

(8)Select [Exit], then execute it.

The Network Menu appears again.

Using e-mail

Selecting the destination address from the address book

You can select the destination address from the address book.

(1)Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Registering destination addresses on the address book”

on page XX.

The Address screen appears.

(2)Select the area that the name and address are indicated, then select the

destination address using the control button b/B.

(3)Select [To], then execute it.

The Send screen appears. The selected address is set as the destination address.

(4)Carry out the procedures from “2 Entering the subject of the message” on

page XX.

Receiving e-mail

Once you receive e-mail, you can reply or forward it.

Preparation

•Insert the “Memory Stick” into the camcorder, which is for storing images.

•Release the lock of the “Memory Stick.”

Checking your e-mail inbox

Tip

You can keep copies of the messages on the server. For details, see “4 Setting other

preferences” on page XX.

Using e-mail

(1)Open the Network Menu.

For details on how to open the Network Menu, refer to the section “Accessing

to the network” in the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.

(2)Select [ Mail], then execute it.

If the Receive screen is not displayed, select the Receive tab. The Receive

screen appears.

(3)Select [Receive], then execute it.

The screen for verifying the connection appears. Set the Bluetooth device to

connection standby with the camcorder beforehand. For details, refer to the

operating instructions supplied with the Bluetooth device.

(4)Check the telephone number.

When dialing to other telephone numbers

Select [TEL No.], then execute it. The registered telephone number list appears.

Select the desired telephone number, then execute it. The selected telephone

number is specified.

(5)Select [Connect], then execute it.

The camcorder starts dialing to the selected telephone number. When e-mail

has been sent, the message “Receiving Mail Complete” appears. Select [OK],

then execute it. The phone line is automatically disconnected.

Using e-mail

(6)When an e-mail message is received, select the area that the message is

displayed, then select the message using the control button b/B, then execute

it.

The message is displayed.

(7)Select [Return], then execute it.

The Receive screen appears again.

To cancel receiving e-mail

During receiving, select [Cancel], then execute it. Incoming E-mail not received remains

in your server.

When the message is too long

Select the message area, then press the control button V repeatedly to scroll the

message.

To view the attached image

Exit the NETWORK mode, then view the image following the procedure for viewing

the image recorded on a “Memory Stick.” In such cases, the file name displayed on the

camcorder is indicated in the following order: 700-0001, 700-0002, 700-0003 ...

When a file is attached to e-mail

The files that the camcorder can receive have the following extensions, “.jpg” or

“.mpg”. When the other files is sent, the message “Attached Invalid File Type....

Deleted” is attached to the top of the e-mail message. The camcorder cannot play back

the attached image depending on the file.

To view attached files

Exit the NETWORK mode, then view images following the procedure to see images on

the camcorder.

When no new messages have been sent to you

The message “No New Incoming Mail” appears.

URL in a e-mail message

When a URL (http://...) is typed on the message, select the URL, then execute it. The

browser starts automatically and access its Web page.

Notes

•The total number of e-mail message characters is up to 4000. Available characters of a

message is up to 4000. The characters of more than it will be deleted and the message

for indicating that some of the text were deleted is attached to the top of the message.

•It takes more time to receive images depending on the image file size.

Using e-mail

Tips

•You can check the e-mail inbox after sending e-mail. For details, see “4 Setting other

preferences” on page XX.

•You can skip e-mail if its file size is too large. For details, see “4 Setting other

preferences” on page XX.

•As for a received e-mail, the total number of characters used for the subject and the

sender name has an upper limit of 24 characters. When you receive such an e-mail,

you cannot read the subject and the sender name on the camcorder.

Sending your answer – Reply

You can quickly reply the e-mail message without entering the address.

(1)Display the Receive screen.

(2)Select the area that a message is indicated, then select the message you want to

reply using the control button b/B, then execute it.

The selected message is displayed.

(3)Select [Reply], then execute it.

The Send screen appears.

Tip

“Re:” is added to the top of the subject.

(4)Carry out the procedure in “3 Entering the text of a message” on page XX to

enter the text of the message.

Tip

You cannot quote a received e-mail message.

Using e-mail

(5)Carry out the procedure from step 3 in “4 Sending e-mail” on page XX.

Forwarding the message to another person – Forward

You can forward the received message to another person.

(1)Display the Receive screen.

(2)Select the area that a message is indicated, then select the message you want to

forward using the control button b/B, then execute it.

The selected message is displayed.

(3)Select [Forward], then execute it.

The Send screen appears.

(4)Carry out the procedure from step 3 in “1 Specifying the destination address”

on page XX or “Selecting the destination address from the address book” on

page XX to specify the destination address.

(5)Carry out the procedure in “3 Entering the text of a message” on page XX to

modify the message.

Tips

•“Fw:” is added to the top of the subject.

•Available characters of a message is up to 512. The characters of more than it will

be deleted.

(6)Carry out the procedure from step 3 in “4 Sending e-mail” on page XX.

Using e-mail

Deleting e-mail

Up to 50 received e-mail messages can be stored in a “Memory Stick.” If you try to

receive a 51th e-mail message, the error message appears and the camcorder cannot

receive the e-mail message.

Preparation

•Insert the “Memory Stick” into the camcorder, which stores e-mail.

•Release the lock of the “Memory Stick.”

(1)Open the Network Menu.

For details on how to open the Network Menu, refer to the section “Accessing

to the network” in the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.

(2)Select [ Mail], then execute it.

If the Receive screen is not displayed, select the Receive tab. The Receive

screen appears.

(3)Select the area that a message is indicated, then select the message you want to

delete using the control button b/B, then execute it.

The selected message is displayed.

(4)Select [Delete], then execute it.

The message “Delete This Mail?” for verification appears.

Using e-mail

(5)Select [OK], then execute it.

The selected e-mail message is deleted.

To cancel deleting

Select [Cancel], then execute it in step 5.

Using e-mail

A site that posts information on the Internet is called a “Home Page” or “Web site.” You

can easily retrieve information by accessing a Web site on the Internet.

Viewing Web pages

1Entering URL to access the Web page

Enter the address of the Web page, and connect to the Internet. Be careful to enter the

address correctly.

Tip on URL

A Web site has its unique address on the Internet. The address is called a URL. This is

required to access a Web site.

(1)Open the Network Menu.

For details on how to open the Network Menu, refer to the section “Accessing

to the network” in the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.

(2)Select [ Browser], then execute it.

The following screen appears.

(3)Select (New URL), then execute it.

The character input screen appears.

(4)Enter the address.

For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters” on page

XX.

Viewing Web pages

(5)Select [Enter], then execute it.

The screen for verifying the connection appears. Set the Bluetooth device to

connection standby with the camcorder beforehand. For details, refer to the

operating instructions supplied with the Bluetooth device.

(6)Check the telephone number.

When dialing to other telephone numbers

Select [TEL No.], then execute it. The registered telephone number list appears.

Select the desired telephone number, then execute it. The selected telephone

number is specified.

(7)Select [Connect], then execute it.

The camcorder starts dialing to the selected telephone number. After the

connection is completed, the Web page selected in step 4 is loaded.

(8)Operate the browser using the toolbar.

For details on the toolbar, see “How to use the toolbar on the browser” on page

XX.

Note on connection status indication

The connection status is indicated on the top of the screen. This also shows a connecting

time and the address of a Web page. The connecting time indication is as a guide.

Off Line: being offline

Loading: Loading a Web page

On Line: being online

Viewing Web pages

Notes

•When the address is too long to display it, the whole of the address is not indicated. If

you want to know the correct address of the page, select , then execute it.

•All of the page is not displayed on the screen.

•It takes more time to load the page that has lots of images ,and its images or text may

not be displayed properly. This is not a malfunction.

•When viewing the scaled-down page, the screen may be caused some flicker or the

color may be strange. This is not a malfunction.

•To prevent occurring a malfunction, operate the toolbar buttons after loading the

page.

Tip

You can access the Web page from the bookmark. For details, see “3 Jumping to the

Web page specified by the bookmark ” on page XX.

2Bookmarking the Web page – Bookmark

You can register the Web page you frequently access. Up to 30 bookmarks are available.

(1)Display the Web page you want to bookmark.

(2)When the toolbar is not displayed, press BROWSER MENU on the camcorder.

The toolbar appears.

(3)Select (Bookmark), then execute it.

The bookmark list appears.

(4)Select [Add], then execute it.

The bookmark is added, and returns to the Web page.

Viewing Web pages

To edit the bookmark

You can edit the title of a bookmark.

(1)Select (Bookmark), then execute it.

The bookmark list appears.

(2)Select the bookmark you want to edit, then execute it.

The title and URL are indicated.

(3)Select [Edit], then execute it.

The character input screen appears.

(4)Edit the name.

For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters” on page

XX.

(5)Select [Enter], then execute it.

The title of the bookmark is modified.

(6)Select [Return], then execute it.

The screen displayed in step 2 appears again.

Viewing Web pages

To delete bookmarks

You can delete bookmarks. We recommend that you delete unnecessary bookmarks

since you can store up to 30 bookmarks .

(1)Select (Bookmark), then execute it.

The bookmark list appears.

(2)Select the bookmark you want to delete, then execute it.

(3)Select [Delete], then execute it.

The message “Delete This Bookmark?” for verification appears.

(4)Select [OK], then execute it.

The selected bookmark is deleted.

To cancel deleting a bookmark

Select [Cancel], then execute it in step 4.

Viewing Web pages

3Jumping to the Web page specified by the bookmark

(1)When the toolbar is not displayed, press BROWSER MENU on the camcorder.

The toolbar appears.

(2)Select (Bookmark), then execute it.

The bookmark list appears.

(3)Select the bookmark, then execute it.

(4)Select [Go], then execute it.

Set the Bluetooth device to connection standby with the camcorder

beforehand. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the

Bluetooth device.

(5)Check the telephone number.

When dialing to other telephone numbers

Select [Tel], then execute it. The registered telephone number list appears.

Select the desired telephone number, then execute it. The selected telephone

number is specified.

(6)Select [Connect], then execute it.

The camcorder starts dialing to the selected telephone number. After the

connection is completed, the Web page specified by the bookmark is

displayed.

To select another bookmark

Select [Cancel], then execute it in step 4. The bookmark list appears. Select another

bookmark.

Viewing Web pages

Storing the Web page into a “Memory Stick” – Page Memo

You can store the desired Web pages in a “Memory Stick.” Once you store them, you

can view the Web page without accessing the Internet.

Storing the Web page into a “Memory Stick”

Preparation

•Insert the “Memory Stick” for storing images into the camcorder.

•Release the lock of the “Memory Stick.”

(1)Display the Web page you want to store.

(2)When the toolbar is not displayed, press BROWSER MENU on the camcorder.

The toolbar appears.

(3)Select (Page Memo), then execute it.

The page memo list appears.

(4)Select [Add], then execute it.

The message “Saving Page Memo Do Not Remove Memory Stick” appears.

After the message disappears, the adding the bookmark is complete.

(5)Select [Return], then execute it.

The page memo list appears again.

To cancel storing the Web page

During storing, select [Cancel], then execute it.

Note

You cannot store the Web page while loading the page.

Viewing Web pages

Editing the title of a page memo

You can edit the title of a page memo stored in a “Memory Stick.”

Preparation

•Insert the “Memory Stick” into the camcorder, which is for storing images.

•Release the lock of the “Memory Stick.”

(1)Select (Page Memo), then execute it.

The page memo list appears.

(2)Select the page memo you want to edit, then execute it.

The title and URL of the selected page memo are indicated.

(3)Select [Edit], then execute it.

The character input screen appears.

(4)Edit the name.

For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters” on page

XX.

(5)Select [Enter], then execute it.

The title of the page memo is modified.

Viewing Web pages

(6)Select [Return], then execute it.

The page memo list appears again.

(7)Select [Return], then execute it.

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 store up to 30 bookmarks .

Preparation

•Insert the “Memory Stick” into the camcorder, which is storing page memos.

•Release the lock of the “Memory Stick.”

(1)Select (Page Memo), then execute it.

The page memo list appears.

(2)Select the page memo you want to delete, then execute it.

(3)Select [Delete], then execute it.

The message “Delete This Page Memo Item?” for verification appears.

Viewing Web pages

(4)Select [OK], then execute it.

The selected page memo is deleted and the page memo list appears again.

(5)Select [Return], then execute it.

The browser screen appears again.

To cancel deleting a page memo

Select [Cancel], then execute it in step 4.

Displaying the Web page stored in page memo

(1)Select (Page Memo), then execute it.

The page memo list appears.

(2)Select the page memo you want to display its page.

(3)Select [Open], then execute it.

The Web page stored in page memo is displayed.

To select another page memo

Select [Cancel], then execute it in step 3. The page memo list appears. Select another

page memo.

Viewing Web pages

Exitting the browser

To finish viewing the Web page, and disconnect the phone line

(1)Press BROWSER MENU on the camcorder to display the toolbar.

(2)Select @ (Exit), then execute it.

The browser is exitted, then the phone line is disconnected.

To only disconnect the line

Select (Line Close), then execute it. The phone line is disconnected.

Note

When exitting the browser, the message for verification may appear depending on your

camcorder.

Viewing Web pages

– Additional Information –

File storage destinations and file names

You cannot this page on the camcorder. 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.

XXX stands for a portion of an attached file name.

Folder File name Meaning

100MSDCF DSCsssss.JPG Still image file

MOVsssss.MPG Moving image file

700MSNET XXXsssss.JPG Still image file through the network

XXXsssss.MPG Moving image file through the network

CAM NET01 rcv.MBX Incoming e-mail list*

imagemem.CNF Page memo management file*

MEMOssss memossss.HTM Page memo HTML file

imgssss.JPG Page memo still image file

imgssss.GIF Page memo image file

imgssss.PNG Page memo image file

imgssss.XBM Page memo image file

* Do not delete these files. These are necessary files even if these cannot be displayed on

the screen of a PC.

Folder containing image files recorded

with the camcorder

Folder containing image files attached

to e-mail or downloaded from the

album on the Web

Folder containing moving image files

recorded with the MPEG1 format

Folder containing files etc. of page

memo (2)

Folder containing files etc. of page

memo (1)

Folder containing text data etc. of e-

mail

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Bluetooth

Available number of registered

devices

Album on the Web

The number of albums

The maximum number of

uploaded images at one time

The maximum file size of

uploaded images at one time

3 MB

E-mail

Sending

The registrable number of

subjects

The maximum number of

characters of a subject

The registrable number of

messages

The maximum number of

characters of a message

512

The maximum number of

images attached to e-mail

The maximum file size of

images attached to e-mail

3 MB

Signature

The number of characters

256

Addressbook

The registrable number of

destination addresses

The maximum number of

characters of a name

Receiving

Available attached file

Extension: .jpg, .mpg, .jpeg,

.mpeg

The maximum number of

characters of a e-mail message

4000

The maximum number of e-

mail messages recordable in a

“Memory Stick”

Browser

The available number of

bookmarks

The maximum number of page

memos recordable in a

“Memory Stick”

Messages

Various messages appear on the screen. Check the corresponding descriptions in the

following list.

General

Message Meaning

Connection Error

No Device Found

Bluetooth

Confirmation Error

Check The Certified Status

Bluetooth

Registration Error

Check The Passkey

Bluetooth Disconnected

Bluetooth

Connection Error

Select Bluetooth Device

PPP Confirmation Error

Check ID or Password

Phone Line Disconnected

Connection Error

No Response From PPP Server

Bluetooth Connection Error

Check Phone Line

Low Battery

Profile Error

Reset Profile

DI Customer ID Profile

Incompleted

Memory Error

Password Already Set

Check The Password Profile

Memory Stick Error

Outgoing Mail Canceled

Memory Stick Error

Unable to Open The File

Memory Stick Error

Action Canceled

Memory Stick Error

Incoming Mail Canceled

Memory Stick Format Error

•The Bluetooth device is too far from the camcorder.

•The Bluetooth device is busy.

•The pass key was wrong.

•The pass key transmission was failed.

•The Bluetooth device was turned off.

•The Bluetooth device is too far from the camcorder.

•The Bluetooth device became impossible to be connected.

No Bluetooth devices are registered. Register the Bluetooth device

(p. XX).

Your ID or password entered on the PPP screen in manual setup

may be wrong.

Check the connection status.

The telephone number entered on the PPP screen in manual setup

may be wrong.

Check that the Bluetooth device is connected to a telephone terminal.

The capacity of the battery pack is not sufficient. Change the battery

pack or use the AC power adaptor.

Check the setup. If an entry is missing, set up again referring to your

note.

Check your DI customer ID or password entered on the Network

Setup screen;

Exit the NETWORK mode, then enter the NETWORK mode again.

For details on “Verify Password,” see “3 Setting other preferences”

(p. XX).

The “Memory Stick” may be broken. Do the following; exit the

NETWORK mode, turn off the camcorder, remove and insert the

“Memory Stick,” then operate the camcorder. Still, the message

appears, use another “Memory Stick.”

Format the “Memory Stick.”

Message Meaning

Enter Password for

DI Customer ID

Enter PPP Password

Ending

Saving The Profile

Album on the Web

Message Meaning

Album Server Disconnected

Timeout

Upload Canceled

Upload Error

Outgoing Mail Error

Select Pictures

Wrong File

Unable to Save This File

Check The File Type

Memory Stick Directory Error

No Picture Files

E-mail

Message Meaning

POP Server Disconnected

POP Server Connection Error

SMTP Server Disconnected

SMTP Server Connection Error

PPP Profile Incompleted

Mail Profile Incompleted

No Picture Files

For details on “Verify Password,” see “3 Setting other preferences”

(p. XX).

Do not turn off the camcorder while the message is indicated.

Operate again after a while.

Select the image or set up the invitation card before uploading

(p. XX).

You tried to download a file other than the JPEG or MPEG format

file. You can download only the JPEG or MPEG format file.

You tried to download a file whose directory structure does not

conform to DCF98 standard. You cannot download a file not

conform to DCF98 standard.

No images in the “Memory Stick.”

The POP server may be down. Connect the page after a while.

•Your password entered on the Mail screen in manual setup may be

wrong. Check your password.

•Connect the page after a while.

Connect the page after a while.

Your password entered on the Mail screen in manual setup may be

wrong. Check your password.

Check the “Sony Style Connect” or manual setup in provider

preferences.

Check the “Sony Style Connect” or manual setup in provider

preferences.

No images in the “Memory Stick.”

Messages

Browser

Message Meaning

You Are About to View

Pages Over a Secure Connection

Do You Want To Continue?

You Are About to Leave

a Secure Internet

Do You Want to Continue?

Warrant Date Expired

Invalid Data

Open Anyway?

Set The Date and Time

Invalid Data

Open Anyway?

Page Certification Error

Invalid Data

Open Anyway?

Opening Error

Invalid File Type

DNS Error

The Requested URL

Could Not Found

Loading Error

Opening Error

Unknown Protocol Selected

Read-Only File in Directory

Unable to Delete The File

Check The File Status

Opening File Error

Read-Only File

This File Is Locked

Enter User Name

and Password

Timeout

Disconnected Automatically

You try to open an SSL page. When you know that the page is safe,

select [OK], then execute it.

The clock is not set up on the camcorder. Set up the clock.

The certification of the page may be broken, wrong, or it may be of

other pages. When you know that the page is safe, select [OK], then

execute it.

You cannot this page on the camcorder.

•The URL may be wrong.

•The DNS entry on the PPP screen in manual setup may be wrong.

Check this item.

•Connect the page after a while.

Connect the page after a while.

You cannot this page on the camcorder.

The files modified with a computer may not be deleted by the

camcorder.

User authentication is required to access the page. Enter your user

name and password.

Check the Network Options setup (p. XX).

Messages

Error codes

Error code/Message Cause Corrective Actions

1000

XXX

1001

XXX

1002

XXX

1003

XXX

1004

XXX

1006

XXX

1007

XXX

1008

XXX

1009

XXX

1010

XXX

1112

XXX

2100

XXX

2200

XXX

3131

XXX

3094

XXX

3099

XXX

6000

XXX

8025

XXX

User authentication

failed.

No specified album on

the sever.

Your registration on

the album not

complete.

File save failed.

Wrong e-mail address.

Not receive the

message of invitation

card.

Not receive the image.

User authentication

failed.

File size is too large.

Server cannot

correspond to this file

or file may be broken.

Wrong DI customer ID

or password.

Server may be down.

Server may be busy.

File size is over limit.

Server cannot

correspond to this file.

File size is too large.

Server time out.

Inappropriate data

contained.

Check your DI customer ID and password, then

connect to the album.

Select the album again, then connect the album.

Make an album registration XXXXXX

Send the image again.

Check your e-mail address entered, then send the

invitation card.

Send the invitation card again.

Check that the image is selected, then upload it

again.

Check your DI customer ID and password, then

connect to the album.

Cancel selecting this image, then upload the other

images, if you send the other images.

Upload the image again. If this error code is

indicated frequently, the image may be broken. If

you send the other images, cancel selecting this

image, then upload the other images.

Check your DI customer ID and password, then

connect to the album.

Send e-mail after a while.

Delete other moving images, then upload the

image.

Upload the image again. If this error code is

indicated frequently, the image may be broken. If

you send the other images, cancel selecting this

image, then upload the other images.

If you send the other images, cancel selecting this

image, then upload the other images.

Connect to the album again.

Glossary

Setup memo

XXX

Network Setup

DI Customer Setup

Password

Provider Setup

Sony Style Connect

TEL1

TEL2

TEL3

Custom

PPP

Password

DNS1

DNS2

TEL No.

Mail

UserID

Password

Address

POP Server

SMTP Server

Browser

Proxy

Port

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