Sony Group DCRTRV50 Sony Handycam DCR-TRV50 User Manual 01US00COV UC p65 001 001
Sony Corporation Sony Handycam DCR-TRV50 01US00COV UC p65 001 001
Contents
Network manual
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Network Function
Operating
Instructions
© 2002 Sony Corporation
Registration code (for a detailed explanation of this cord, see page 28.)
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On trademarks
•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.
•NetFront by Access Co., Ltd. is adopted for the Internet function of this product.
NetFront is a registered trademark of Access Co., Ltd in Japan.
Copyright © 1996 – 2001 ACCESS CO., LTD.
•Portions of the supplied software are based partially 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 recordings
Any recording contents or downloaded files cannot be compensated for being lost due
to redording/playback malfunction or storage media problems.
Precautions
•Before using the network function, make sure to set the clock on 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 be able to send/receive email, or view
a web page.
•Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC power adaptor while operating
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. These are to prevent the NETWORK mode setup from being lost.
•It is recommended that you make backup copies of your email messages and your
network preferences. These may be lost from time to time due to memory corruption.
To save the network preferences, write them down on paper, or use “Setup memo,”
described (p. 108). Also, this data may be lost when the camcorder is repaired by
services.
•The network function with this product is available only in the U.S.
•The reset button cannot reset the network preferences.
Note on network operation when using the battery pack
When the remaining battery time is insufficient in NETWORK mode, use the AC power
adaptor or replace the battery pack with a fully charged battery pack. Before connecting
the AC power adaptor or replacing the battery pack, be sure to exit the NETWORK
mode.
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Table of contents
Introduction
The network function on the camcorder... 4
Basic operations in the NETWORK mode
.................................................................. 6
How to use the Network Menu .......... 6
How to hold your camcorder when
operating in the NETWORK
mode ................................................ 7
How to use the stylus .......................... 8
How to input characters ...................... 9
Character input display ..................... 11
The available characters list .............. 12
Character input setting ...................... 17
Preparation
Using the NETWORK functions ..............18
Overview of the Bluetooth wireless
technology ............................................19
Registering a Bluetooth device ......... 20
Using your Modem Adaptor with
Bluetooth Function ...................... 20
When the registration has failed ...... 24
Displaying information on your
camcorder ..................................... 24
Radio wave indication ....................... 26
Selecting other Bluetooth devices
from the list .................................. 26
Deleting a registered Bluetooth
device from the list ...................... 26
Customer registration ................................28
DI customer registration.................... 28
Online registration using your PC ... 28
Online registration with your
camcorder ..................................... 28
Registering your album on the Web ........31
Internet service provider ...........................32
Registering with “So-net” ......................... 33
Setting network preferences ..................... 34
Entering your DI customer ID and
password ...................................... 34
Setting your provider preferences ... 36
Network Operation
Making your album on the Web .............. 45
Uploading images to your album
on the Web.................................... 45
Viewing or editing your album
on the Web.................................... 52
Deleting images from your album ... 57
Finishing viewing or editing the
album ............................................ 57
Using email..................................................58
Sending email...................................... 58
Using the address book ..................... 69
Receiving email................................... 75
Deleting unnecessary email .............. 80
Viewing web pages ....................................82
Viewing web pages ............................ 82
How to use the menu bar on the
browser ......................................... 84
Storing the web page into a
“Memory Stick”
– Page Memo ................................ 90
Shutting down the browser .............. 95
Additional Information
File storage destinations and file names
................................................................ 96
Troubleshooting .......................................... 97
Trouble accessing the Internet .......... 97
Trouble with email ............................. 98
Trouble viewing web pages .............. 99
Troubles about the album on the
Web .............................................. 100
Adjusting the LCD screen
(CALIBRATION) ....................... 100
Specifications ............................................. 101
Messages .................................................... 102
General ............................................... 102
Album on the Web ........................... 103
Email................................................... 103
Browser .............................................. 104
Album error codes .................................... 105
Glossary ..................................................... 106
Setup memo............................................... 108
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Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam. This Handycam can access
to the Internet through your provider using a dial-up networking connection with a
Bluetooth device. You can view web pages, receive email, and send email with images
recorded on your camcorder attached. Customer registration allows you to use the “So-
net” option for setting network preferences easily, as well as an “album on the Web”,
your own private Internet-based photo album. The “album on the Web” uses the
“ImageStation” function. The communication system is Bluetooth Ver.1.1 and its
compatible Bluetooth profiles are the “Generic Access Profile” and the “Dial-up
Networking Profiles”.
– Introduction –
The network function on the camcorder
Easy access to
the Internet
You can view a web page
via the Internet.
You can send or receive email
anytime, and attach images to
email messages.
Send/receive your emails
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The network function on the camcorder
Making your album
on the Web
You can upload images to
your album, and view or
edit your album.
Set the 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 emails or view web pages.
You also have to set up your camcorder and the peripheral device, and complete required
registrations (DI customer registration, etc.).
For more information, see the supplied flyer “Getting Online with your Sony Network
Handycam® camcorder”.
“DI” in “DI customer ID” stands for “Digital Imaging”.
Using the “So-net” option, you can
easily set the required Internet and
email preferences. For details on
“So-net,” see “Using the
recommended provider (So-net)”
(p. 32), or the supplied flyer
“Getting Online with your Sony
Network Handycam® camcorder.”
Easy network
preferences (So-net)
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This section describes basic control ways to operate your camcorder, those which are
used for network operations.
How to use the Network Menu
To access the Network Menu, refer to “Accessing the network” in the operating
instructions supplied with your camcorder.
[a]: Send and receive email. For details, see “Using email” (p. 58).
[b]: View a web page through the Internet. For details, see “Viewing web pages”
(p. 82).
[c]: You have to make various settings using this menu before using the network
function. For details, see “Setting network preferences” (p. 34).
[d]: Exit the NETWORK mode.
[e]: Upload images to your album on the Web and post the images on the Internet. For
details, see “Making your album on the Web” (p. 45).
The actual screens may differ slightly from the illustrations in this network
function operating instructions.
Basic operations in the NETWORK mode
[a]
[b]
[c]
[d]
[e]
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How to hold your camcorder when operating in the NETWORK
mode
When operating in the NETWORK mode, you can turn the LCD panel over and move it
back to your camcorder with the LCD screen facing over to use the stylus (for touch
panel operation, supplied).
1Turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder with the LCD
screen facing over.
2Hold your camcorder as illustrated below.
The way to hold and operate your camcorder varies depending on the model.
For detail, refer to the “Operating Instructions” supplied with your camcorder.
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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”.
Tap the desired button on the screen with the stylus.
The selected button turns orange.
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Notes
•Do not tap them with sharp-pointed objects other than the stylus supplied.
•Do not tap the LCD screen too hard.
•Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands.
•When the LCD screen gets dirty, use the supplied cleaning cloth.
•You cannot drag icons, like on a computer, by touching and sliding across your
camcorder screen with the stylus.
•Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder for the stylus
storage location. To avoid losing the stylus, we recommend that you return it to the
storage location after use.
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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(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].
The Send screen appears.
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(3)Tap [To].
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(4)Tap [ New].
The character input screen appears.
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2Selecting 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
3Inputting characters
(1)Tap the character you want to input.
(2)After you input the characters, tap [Enter].
The screen which is displayed before you display the character input screen
appears.
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1[a/A] button
[a/A] button is displayed when you input alphabetical characters.
You can switch between upper case and lower case.
2[abcy123] button
A list box appears when you tap the [abcy123] button. Tap the desired
type of letter from the list box.
3Input byte number/maximum byte number
4Preferences
You can change the keyboard type for alphabet input.
5Text area
You can scroll up or down the display by tapping v or V.
6[Space] button
A space is entered.
7[Back space] button
The letter right before the cursor is deleted. If you tap the button for
about three seconds, all the characters before the cursor are deleted.
8 button
The cursor moves to a new line.
9[Enter] button
Tap this button to decide or close the input screen.
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Symbol characters
The symbol characters below are inputted by single tapping:
The green keys input the symbol characters.
The symbol characters change as follows:
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 arrangement. You can change the keyboard setting in . Refer to page 17
for more information.
(PC Style) (Alphabetical order)
Key Character
` ´ ˆ
* a: à t á t â t a t... A: À t Á t  t A t...
e: è t é t ê t e t... E: È t É t Ê t E t...
i: ì t í t î t i t... I: Ì t Í t Î t I t...
o: ò t ó t ô t o t... O: Ò t Ó t Ô t O t...
u: ù t ú t û t u t... U: Ù t Ú t Û t U t...
y:
´y
t y t... Y:
´
Y
t Y t...
¨ ˜
* a: ä t ã t a t... A: Ä t à t A t...
e: ë t e t... E: Ë t E t...
i: ï t i t... I: Ï t I t...
n: ñ t n t... N: Ñ t N t...
o: ö t õ t o t... O: Ö t Õ t O t...
u: ü t u t... U: Ü t U t...
y: ÿ t y t...
’ ”
’ t ” t ’ t ...
? ¿
? t ¿ t ? t ...
! ¡
! t ¡ t ! t ...
ç
Ç
ß
ç t Ç t ß t ç t...
. ,
. t , t . t ...
/ \
/ t \ t / t ...
abcdefghi jklm
nopqr s tuvwxy z
ABCDEFGHI J KLM
NOPQR S TUVWXY Z
* You can input the alphabet characters with accent symbols. When you input the
characters, tap
` ´ ˆ
or
¨ ˜
after inputting a, e, i, n, o, u, y, A, E, I, N, O, U or Y.
~–_@:
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Basic operations in the NETWORK mode
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]. The character at the left of the cursor is deleted.
To add a character
Move the cursor with the stylus to the position at which you want to add a character,
then input characters.
To start a new line
Tap [ ].
When selecting [123]
Symbol characters
(Numerical order)
123+( )$C\%
456–[]&ˆ|˜
789/{}`”’ ,
* 0#=<> . : ; _
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Basic operations in the NETWORK mode
E.g., Enter “Hello” into the Subject item on the Send screen
1(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].
The Send screen appears.
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2Entering the subject of a message
(1)Tap [Subject].
(2)Tap [ New].
The character input screen appears.
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3(1)Tap [abcy123], then tap [abc].
(2)Tap [a/A] to be able to enter upper-case letters.
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(3)Tap [H].
“H” is entered.
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(4)Tap [a/A] to be able to enter lower-case letters.
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(5)Tap [e].
“e” is entered.
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(6)Tap [l], [l] and [o].
“llo” is entered.
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(7)Tap [Enter].
“Hello” is entered and the Send screen appears again.
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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.
1Tap in the character input screen.
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2Tap the desired setting.
You can set as the following two displays when [abcy123] is set as [abc].
(PC Style is the default setting.)
– PC Style (PC arrangement keyboard)
– Alphabetical order (ABC arrangement keyboard)
To switch the setting, tap on the upper-right LCD screen.
Alphabetical orderPC Style
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There are three Network functions, namely album on the Web, email, and browser. To
use the album on the Web and So-net, you need to complete customer registration.
“So-net” is charged service. For more information, see 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:
1 Bluetooth device registration (p. 20)
2 DI customer registration (p. 28)
3 Album registration (p. 31)
4 So-net registration* (p. 33)
5 Network Setup (p. 34)
* So-net registration is not necessary to use the other provider.
The above registrations can also be done on the web site using a computer. Access to
the following URL:
“http://www.myimagecam.com/”
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Using the NETWORK functions
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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 device is in a bag
or having obstacles between the devices.
Also, the Bluetooth wireless technology has advanced security functions, such as
scrambled frequencies and data encryption.
Authentication
The authentication routine can block unspecified users’ access to this network. When
attempting communication with an unregistered Bluetooth device, the devices must
first be registered with each other by entering a common passkey to each device. When
connecting with a previously registered Bluetooth device, communication starts
without entering the passkey.
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Registering a Bluetooth device
This section describes making a registration of a Bluetooth device. Here we describe the
procedure for registering the Sony Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function. Once the
registration is completed, your camcorder can connect to your Bluetooth device without
reregistering the device. You can register up to three Bluetooth devices. Also, refer to
the operating instructions supplied with your Bluetooth device.
For more information about Bluetooth devices compatible with your camcorder, access
the following URL: “http://www.myimagecam.com/”
Notes
•When using Sony BTA-NW1 Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function, place it at a
location that has no obstacles between your camcorder and the device. The distance
between the devices must be within 10 m (33 feet).
•The connection may be interrupted depending on the communication conditions.
Using your Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function
1Preparing the Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function
Set the Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function to connection standby (BONDING).
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your Modem Adaptor with
Bluetooth Function.
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Overview of the Bluetooth wireless technology
2Specifying 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].
The Setup screen appears.
,
(3)Tap [Bluetooth Setup].
The Bluetooth Setup screen appears.
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(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.
,
Tip
The last-used Bluetooth device is listed next to [ Return] and [ New].
(5)Tap [ New].
Your camcorder starts searching for your Bluetooth devices. When the
searching is completed, the available Bluetooth devices list appears.
When some Bluetooth devices with the same name appear, display each
Bluetooth device address by tapping [More info.].
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Notes
•The search takes from about 10 to 60 seconds. The time depends on the number of
Bluetooth devices around your camcorder.
•If the Bluetooth device you want to register is not found, carry out the procedure
again from step 4.
(6)Tap the desired Bluetooth device.
The character input screen appears.
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Overview of the Bluetooth wireless technology
(7)Enter the passkey.
For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters” (p. 9).
For example, when using the BTA-NW1 Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth
Function, the passkey is its serial number which is indicated on the label on the
rear panel.
Tip on “Passkey”
The passkey is an identification number needed to allow two Bluetooth
devices to communicate with each other. The connection will be permitted
after entering the passkey. This “Passkey” is also referred to as a “Bluetooth
passkey”, “PIN”, “Bluetooth PIN”, etc. For details, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with your Bluetooth adaptor.
(8)After entering the passkey, tap [Enter].
After the registration is completed, the Bluetooth Setup screen appears again.
“Bluetooth Registration Complete” message is displayed. Tap [OK].
The selected Bluetooth device is specified.
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Note
When the message “Bluetooth Registration Error Check the Passkey” is
indicated, tap [OK]. Carry out the procedure again from step 4.
(9)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.
MODEM ADAPTOR WITH BLUETOOTHTM FUNCTION
MODEL NO.
BTA-NW1
®
Passkey
The number used when registering a
Bluetooth device
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Overview of the Bluetooth wireless technology
(10)Tap [Exit].
The Network Menu appears again.
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When the registration has failed
After pressing [OK], and carry out the procedure described in step 4 on page 22 again.
Displaying information on your camcorder
You can display your camcorder information.
(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.
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(2)Tap [ Setup].
The Setup screen appears.
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(3)Tap [Bluetooth Setup].
The Bluetooth Setup screen appears.
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(4)Tap [Info.].
The Bluetooth Setup: Self information screen appears.
To return Bluetooth Setup screen
Tap [Return].
Overview of the Bluetooth wireless technology
The model name
This is the unique address assigned to each
camcorder at the factory. This address is used
when exchanging information between
devices. This address cannot be modified.
(The number indicated on the illustration is
an example number.)
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Radio wave indication
indicates the radio wave status of the connected Bluetooth device. (Use this
indication as a guide.)
Selecting other Bluetooth devices from the list
Tap the Bluetooth device you want to specify in step 4 on page 22. The device
information is indicated.
Tap [Exit].
Deleting a registered Bluetooth device from the list
You can register up to three Bluetooth devices on your camcorder. When deleting a
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 “Accessing the
network” in the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.
(2)Tap [ Setup].
The Setup screen appears.
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(3)Tap [Bluetooth Setup].
The Bluetooth Setup screen appears.
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(4)Tap [Select].
The Bluetooth devices list appears.
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(5)Tap the device you want to delete.
The device name and address of the selected device are indicated.
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(6)Tap [Delete].
The selected device is deleted from the list.
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Customer registration
DI 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® camcorder.” Before making your DI customer registration, please see
“Online Privacy Policy” on page 109 and agree to the terms. For the latest information,
please refer to “http://www.sel.sony.com/SEL/legal/privacy.html”.
You can make your DI customer registration in one of the following ways:
1Online registration using your PC (recommended)
2Online registration using your camcorder
When you complete your DI customer registration, your DI customer ID and password
are issued immediately.
Online registration using your PC
You can make your DI customer registration using your PC. The URL of the web site for
online registration is “http://www.myimagecam.com/”.
Online registration with your camcorder
You can make your DI customer registration with your camcorder.
For online registration using your camcorder, you must use a private line. Since the
registration process is assigned a toll-free telephone number, the telephone charge for
the online registration will not be charged to your telephone bill.
Notes
•Set up your camcorder and your Bluetooth device so that they are communicating
with each other beforehand. For details, refer to “Registering a Bluetooth device” on
page 20.
•It may take a significant amount of time to complete your online registration.
•Use the AC power adapter when registering online using your camcorder.
•Be sure to set up the clock of your camcorder beforehand. For details, refer to “Setting
the date and time” in the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.
The procedure for registering online with your camcorder is as follows:
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(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.
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(3)Tap [Online Registration].
The screen for verifying the connection appears. Tap [Connect]. Your
camcorder starts connecting to the site. Once the connection is completed, the
online registration screen appears. Set the Bluetooth device to connection
standby using the camcorder beforehand. For details, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with your Bluetooth device.
(4)Register your information following the on-screen guidance.
When registering for the first time, tap [Registration link] from the menu.
Note
When you are registering, you will need the registration code located on the cover
of your operating instructions. After entering this code, follow the on-screen
guidance.
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(5)After you complete your customer registration, continue on to register your
album (page 31).
Note
When registering online with your camcorder, the connection may be disconnected.
However, data entry can be done offline. When your camcorder needs to connect with
the site, the screen for verifying the connection appears. Tap [Connect], the connection
will be established again.
About the DI customer ID and password
After customer registration, album registration, or “So-net” registration has
been completed, a DI customer ID and password will be displayed. The ID and
password are very important, so be sure to write them down in the “Setup
memo” on page 108.
Continue to “Registering your album on the Web”.
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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
“ImageStation’s Privacy Policy” (p. 109) and “Member Agreement” (p. 114). If you do
not agree to the terms, you cannot complete the registration.
The Album registration is done by either of the following ways:
1Complete the album registration during your DI customer registration step
2Complete the album registration after the DI customer registration is completed
1Complete the album registration during your DI customer
registration step
(1)Continue the album registration after completing DI customer registration. Fill
in the album registration form following on-screen directions.
After the album registration is completed, continue on to the “So-net” registration
screen (page 33).
2Complete the album registration after the DI customer registration
is completed
(1)Display the online registration screen following the procedure described in
“Completing the online registration with your camcorder” (p. 28).
(2)Tap [Login link].
(3)Enter your DI customer ID and password, and log in.
(4)Tap [Album sign-up link].
(5)Complete the album registration following the on-screen guidance.
Tip on Member name
Your member name is a nickname used on the ImageStation web site.
Once you register your member name, that member name is indicated on your album
when it is opened using a computer, and it is also used on your invitation card.
Tip
•If you do not have email address, complete registering “So-net” before registering
your album on the Web.
•To cancel your album registration, then tap
menu
on the upper-right LCD screen, and
tap
END
in the menu bar. For detail on how to display menu bar, refer to page 84.
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To access the Internet, you have to sign-up with an Internet service provider (ISP). The
provider acts as an intermediary between your camcorder and the Internet. After you
sign-up with a provider; you can view various web pages through the Internet, you can
send and receive email using your email address. The email address is a destination
address in email transmission. Also, various other services may be available depending
on your provider.
Notes
•A credit card may be required to sign-up with some providers.
•The connection fee depends on your provider.
Using the recommended provider (So-net)
“So-net” is an Internet service provider. For details on the services of “So-net”, see 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. Entering your DI customer ID, password, and the telephone number of an
access point, you can access the Internet right away.
Using the other provider
When using an ordinary provider or when not using the “So-net” option, you have to
set the Internet and email preferences. For details on setup, see “Setting network
preferences” (p. 34).
Note
You cannot use the network function when using a provider that requires its own
exclusive browser software.
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You can complete your online registration with “So-net” using your camcorder. You
can also sign up with “So-net” in your DI customer registration step. The “So-net”
registration is done by either of the following ways:
1Register for “So-net” in your DI customer registration step
2Register for “So-net” after the DI customer registration is completed
1Register for “So-net” in your DI customer registration step
(1)Fill in “So-net” registration form following on-screen directions.
(2)After completing registration, tap
END
in the menu bar.
2Register for “So-net” after the DI customer registration is
completed
(1)Display the online registration screen following the procedure described in
“Online registration with your camcorder” (p. 28).
(2)Tap [Login link].
(3)Enter your DI customer ID and password, and log in.
(4)Tap [So-net sign-up link].
(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,
see the supplied flyer “Getting Online with your Sony Network Handycam®
camcorder.”
Tip
•Be sure to make a note of telephone numbers of access points indicated on the screen
on the “Setup Menu” (p. 108).
•To cancel registering with “So-net”, then tap the menu button
menu
on the upper-right
LCD screen, and tap
END
in the menu bar.
For detail on how to display the menu bar, refer to page 84.
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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.
Entering your DI customer ID and password
Enter the DI (Digital Imaging) customer ID and password you obtained as a result of
your DI customer registration. This setup is required to use the “So-net” option and
make your album on the Web.
(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 appears.
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(3)Tap [Network Setup].
The Network Setup screen appears.
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(4)Tap [ID].
The character input screen appears.
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(5)Enter your DI customer ID.
For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters” (p. 9).
(6)Tap [Enter].
The Network Setup screen appears again.
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(7)Tap [Password].
The character input screen appears.
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(8)Enter your password.
For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters” (p. 9).
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.
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(9)Tap [Enter].
The Network Setup screen appears again.
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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)Tap [Exit].
The setup of the DI customer ID and password are complete, and the Setup
screen appears again.
Setting your provider preferences
When using “So-net” carry out the following procedures:
“1 “So-net” setting”
“2 Entering the telephone numbers of your access points”
“4 Setting network options preferences”
When using the other provider, carry out the following procedures:
“3 Setting your provider preferences manually”
“4 Setting network options preferences”
Tip
Even if you do not set up the items described in “4 Setting network options
preferences,” you can access the Internet by using the default setting.
Tip on password
When you check the item “Verify Password” on the Network Options screen, you have
to enter your password whenever you connect to your Internet service provider. For
details, see “4 Setting network options preferences”
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1“So-net” settings
(1)Tap [Network Setup].
The Network Setup screen appears.
The default setting is “So-net”.
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(2)Tap [Setting].
The Provider Setting: So-net screen appears.
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Go to “2 Entering the telephone numbers of your access points” on page 38.
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2Entering the telephone numbers of your access points
This setup is only for those using “So-net”. For more information on the telephone
numbers of access points, see the supplied flyer “Getting Online with your Sony
Network Handycam® camcorder.”
Tip on access points
“So-net” installs access points in various areas. We recommend that you select the most
convenient access point which allows you to obtain the lowest telephone charges.
(1)Tap [TEL1].
The character input screen appears.
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(2)Enter the telephone number of your access point.
For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters”(p. 9).
Note
Do not insert hyphens or spaces in the telephone number. (e.g. 0312345678)
(3)Tap [Enter].
The Provider Setting: “So-net” screen appears again.
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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)Tap [Exit].
The telephone number registration is complete.
Go to 4 “Setting other preferences” (p. 42).
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3Setting your provider preferences manually
If you have already made the So-net settings, you do not need to make the following
settings.
(1)Tap [Network Setup].
The Network Setup screen appears.
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(2)Tap [Custom].
a is checked and changes to .
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(3)Tap [Setting].
The Provider Setup: Custom screen appears.
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(4)Tap [PPP].
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(5)Set up the following items:
ID: Enter the login name you use for accessing your provider using a dial-up
connection. 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 the password you use for accessing your provider using a
dial-up connection. (Dial-up connection t Glossary (p. 107))
This “Password” is also referred to as a “PPP password”, “network
password”, “connection password”, etc.
DNS1: Enter the DNS (Domain Name System) server address of your provider.
•This “DNS1” is also referred to as a “name server”, “primary DNS server”,
“primary name server”, etc.
•This entry may be unnecessary, depending on your provider. For details, consult
your provider.
DNS2: Enter the secondary DNS server address of your provider, if necessary.
•This “DNS2” is also referred to as a “secondary DNS server”, etc.
•This entry may be unnecessary, depending on your provider. For details, consult
your provider.
TEL No. 1: Enter the telephone number of your most convenient access point.
(Access point t “Glossary” (p. 106))
TEL No. 2/TEL No. 3: Enter the second and third telephone numbers, if
necessary.
(6)Tap [Mail].
The Mail preference screen appears.
(7)Set up the following items:
User ID: Enter the user ID name you use for your provider.
Password: Enter the password of your user ID for accessing the POP server.
Your user ID and password are required to use email. This “Password” is
also referred to as a “mail password”, “mail server password”, etc.
Address: Enter your email address. This “Address” is also referred to as a
“mail address”, “email address”, etc.
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POP Server: Enter the POP (Post Office Protocol) server address of your
provider. The POP server is for receiving email. This “POP Server” is also
referred to as a “mail server”, “POP3 server”, etc.
SMTP Server: Enter the SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) server address
of your provider. The SMTP server is for sending email. This “SMTP Server”
is also referred to as a “mail server”, “SMTP mail server”, etc. The SMTP
server may be the same as the POP server, depending on the provider.
APOP: Select whether you want to use APOP. (APOP t “Glossary” (p. 106))
(8)Tap [Browser].
The Browser screen appears.
(9)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.
(10)Tap [Exit].
The setup is completed, and the Network Setup screen appears again.
(11)Tap [Exit].
The Setup screen appears again.
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4Setting 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.
(2)Tap [Network Options].
The Network Options screen appears.
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(3)Set up the following items:
Verify Password: Select whether password entry is required when you access
your provider. When you check this item, your password on the PPP screen
is deleted. You have to enter your DI customer ID and password for
accessing your album on the Web, or enter your password for accessing your
provider each time you try to make a connection. This can prevent other
persons from connecting to your provider using your ID.
Note
When this item is checked:
–You cannot set your DI customer ID password and your password for accessing
your provider.
–You cannot use your album on the Web if you set your preferences manually.
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).
Note
The telephone line may not be disconnected automatically depending on web
pages. In this case, disconnect the telephone line manually (p. 95).
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Setting network preferences
Mail
Send&Receive: Select whether to check the email inbox after sending email.
Restrict: Select whether to skip an email message if its file size is more than
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 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. For details, see “Note on “Save Mail to Server””
(p. 44).
Signature: Set up this item when you want to attach your signature to
email (p. 67).
Browser
Cookie: Select whether to accept a cookie. When you do not want to send
your personal information, do not check this item. This item is checked at
the default setting.
Image Display: Select whether to display images on the screen when
viewing a web page. This item is checked at the default setting.
Reset: Reset all the items on the Network Options screen except “Signature”
and “Modem Init.”
Note
A verification message does not appear when you try to reset items.
Modem Init: Set up the character string to be used for modem initialization. If
no setup is specified, you do not need to modify this item.
Note
If the setup is wrong, the message “Connection Error No Response From
PPP Server” appears when you try to access the Internet and you will not be
able to access the Internet.
(4)Tap [Exit].
The Setup screen appears again.
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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.
Messages1) Cause and/or Corrective Actions
Memory Stick Memory Full
Mail Over Size Limit
Attached Invalid File Deleted
Mail Over Size Limit
Memory Stick Directory Error
1) These error messages are indicated in a message.
2) These email messages are stored on the server even if you did not check the item
“Save Mail to Server”. You can retrieve that email using your computer, etc.
3) The previously downloaded email is not stored on the server if you did not check the
item “Save Mail to Server”. You cannot retrieve this email using your computer, etc.
4) For email messages that have lots of line break, the number of available characters is
less than 4 000.
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You tried to download email when the “Memory Stick” is
already full. 2)
cDelete the email, and delete unnecessary email
messages or image files in the “Memory Stick,” then
download your email again.
cInsert another “Memory Stick” that has sufficient
memory, then download your email again.
You tried to download email whose size is over the size set
in the item “Restrict”. 2)
cYou can download that email using your computer, etc.
cDelete the email, and release the checkmark of the item
“Restrict”, then download that email again.
You downloaded email that has an attached file whose file
name extension is invalid. 3)
cThe camcorder cannot receive files other than those in
the JPEG or MPEG format.
You downloaded an email message whose the number of
characters of the message is more than 4000. 3)
cThe camcorder cannot receive an email message that
has 4 000 characters or more. 4)
cInsert another “Memory Stick” that has sufficient
memory, then download your email again.
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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 an image album on the Web as a simplified web page and send an
invitation card to invite your friends to your album.
You can also access your album on the Web with your computer. To access your album
from your computer, log in to the “ImageStation” web site with your DI customer ID
and password.
For more information on “ImageStation”, access the “ImageStation” web site
(“http://www.imagestation.com/us/PC/”).
Uploading images to your album on the Web
Once you have an album on the Web, you can upload images to the album, and 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 constraints of “ImageStation.”
For details, access the “ImageStation” web site (“http://www.imagestation.com/us/
PC/”).
Before operation
Store the desired images in a “Memory Stick” and insert it into your camcorder.
1Selecting an album
First, select an album to use to upload images.
(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.
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(2)Tap [ Album].
The Album screen appears.
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(3)Tap [ Upload].
The Album: Upload screen appears.
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(4)Tap [Album No.].
The album list page appears.
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(5)Tap the desired album.
Selecting the album is complete.
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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)Tap [Image Sel.].
The image index list appears.
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(2)Tap the desired images.
Tap the image you want to upload. The selected image is indicated by the
checkmark ( ).
To page up or down the image index list
Tap [<] or [,]. The next or previous page that contains six images is
displayed.
(3)Repeat step 2 to select other images.
Notes
•The total number of images you can upload is 99, and the maximum file size you
can upload is up to total 3 MB.
•You can upload images to only one album once.
(4)Tap [ OK].
The Album: Upload screen appears again. The total number of selected images
and total file size are indicated.
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When you only want to upload images, go to “5 Uploading images” on (p. 51).
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3Sending an invitation card (email)
Select the addressee to send the invitation card (email) to.
(1)Tap [Invitation].
The Album: Invitation screen appears.
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(2)Tap [To].
The address list appears. The list shows the destination addresses that are
registered in the address book. For details on the address book, see “Using the
address book” (p. 69).
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When you have selected the address listed in the address book, go to step 6.
Tips
•The last-used address is listed next to New.
•Addresses are listed in historical order.
(3)Tap [ New].
The character input screen appears.
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(4)Enter the email address of the destination address.
For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters” (p. 9).
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(5)Tap [Enter].
The Album: Invitation screen appears again. The new email address is listed
and its check box is indicated by the checkmark ( ).
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(6)If you want to send the invitation card to other addressees, tap other email
addresses.
The check box of the selected email address is indicated by the checkmark ( ).
(7)Tap [ Return].
The Album: Invitation screen appears again.
Note
If you try to send an invitation card with 50 addresses registered in the address book,
the last-used address will be deleted. The message “Address Book Full Overwrite the
Data with Current Address?” appears for verification. To overwrite it, tap [OK].
Otherwise you tap [Cancel], and delete the unnecessary address from the address book,
then enter a new address.
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4Entering the text of a message
Enter the text of the message. You can select the text from the message list, or edit it to
suit your purposes. The list shows up to six messages.
Selecting a lately used message
Tap [Message].
The message list appears.
,
The list shows messages that were written previously. Tap the message to
select it from the list.
If you want to edit text, tap [Edit]. The character input screen appears. Go to
step 3.
When desired text is selected, tap [OK]. After you select the message, go to
“5 Uploading images” (p. 51).
Writing a new message
(1)Tap [ New].
The character input screen appears.
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(2)Enter your text.
For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters” (p. 9).
Note
The maximum number of characters you can enter is 512.
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(3)Tap [Enter].
The Album: Invitation screen appears again.
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(4)Tap [OK].
The Album: Upload screen appears again.
“Yes” is indicated next to [Invitation].
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5Uploading images
(1)Tap [Send].
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.
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(2)Check the telephone number.
When dialing other telephone numbers
Tap [TEL No.]. The registered telephone number list appears. Tap the desired
telephone number to select it.
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(3)Tap [Connect].
Your camcorder starts dialing the selected telephone number. After the
uploading is completed, the message “Upload Complete” appears.
,,
(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” (p. 45)
“3 Sending an invitation card” (email) (p. 48)
“4 Entering the text of a message” (p. 50)
“5 Uploading images” (p. 51)
After the invitation card has been sent, the message “Invitation Mail Complete”
appears.
Viewing or editing your album on the Web
You can view or download images from your album on the Web.
1Viewing images
(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 [ Album].
The Album screen appears.
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(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.
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(4)Check the telephone number.
When dialing other telephone numbers
Tap [TEL No.]. The registered telephone number list appears. Tap the desired
telephone number. The selected telephone number is specified.
(5)Tap [Connect].
Your camcorder starts dialing the selected telephone number. After the
connection is completed, the album list page appears.
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(6)Tap the album number that you want to view or edit.
The index page appears.
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To see a description of each function button
Tap [?].
(7)Tap the desired image.
The image is enlarged to fill the screen.
Tips
•When you want to end viewing or editing images in your album on the Web, tap
menu
on the upper-right LCD screen, then tap
END
.
•The actual screen may differ.
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2Downloading images from the album
Before operation
•Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, for storing images.
•Release the lock of the “Memory Stick.”
(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 several images and download them at one time. For details, see
“To select images from the index page” (p. 55).
Selecting an image displayed on the single-image page:
You can select the image displayed on the single-image page and download it.
For details, see “To select an image displayed on the single-image page” (p.
56).
(2)Check the number of images and the total file size.
When you selected a When you selected
single image several images
To cancel downloading the images
Tap [Cancel].
(3)Tap [OK].
The message “Downloading” appears. After the downloading is completed,
the message “Download Complete” appears.
,,
(4)Tap [OK].
The index page or single-image page appears.
To cancel downloading
During downloading, tap [Cancel].
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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
displayed on your camcorder is indicated in the following order: 700-0001, 700-0002,
700-0003 ...
Notes
•Do not eject the “Memory Stick” during downloading.
•After completing downloading, the check mark(s) remains on selected images.
•You can download JPG and MPG files.
•When you download images modified with your computer or images recorded with
other devices, your camcorder may not be able to play back the images properly.
To select images from the index page
(1)Tap the check box of the desired image.
The check box is indicated by the checkmark ( ).
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(2)When you select other images, repeat step 1.
(3)Tap .
The screen for verification appears.
Set your Bluetooth device to connection standby with your camcorder
beforehand. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your
Bluetooth device.
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To select all the images
Tap .
To cancel selecting images
Tap the check box of the image again.
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To cancel all the selected images
Tap .
To return to the album list page
Tap .
To select an image displayed on the single-image page
You can select an 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.
(2)When you want to view other image, tap or .
(3)Tap .
The screen for verification appears.
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To return to the index page
Tap .
To return to the album list page
Tap .
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Deleting images from your album
You can delete images from your album.
To delete images displayed on the index page
You can select several images and delete them at one time. Tap in step 3 in “To
select images from the index page” (p. 55). The screen for verification appears. Tap
[OK]. The index page appears again.
To delete an image displayed on the single-image page
Tap in step 3 in “To select an image displayed on the single-image page”
(p. 56). The screen for verification appears. Tap [OK]. The next image is displayed.
If the album is empty
The message “There is no pictures in this album.” appears.
Return to the Album list page
Tap .
Finishing viewing or editing the album
To finish viewing or editing the album, and disconnect the
phone line
(1)When the menu bar is not displayed, tap
menu
on the upper-right LCD screen.
The menu bar appears.
(2)Tap
END
(End).
The album is closed, then the line is disconnected.
To only disconnect the phone line
Tap (Line Close). 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, verification appears on the screen.
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