Sony DCR-IP220 User Manual

3-078-153-11 (1)

Network Function Operating Instructions

Registration code (for a detailed explanation of this cord, see page 27.)

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.

•America Online, AOL, and the AOL Triangle logo are registered trademarks of America Online, Inc.

•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, “TM” 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 recording/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 (CHG) OFF 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. 117). 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.

Note

As shipping, your camcorder is configured for easy setup with “So-net” and “AOL” services. Availability and features of these services are subject to change.

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 use the stylus .......................... 7

How to input characters ...................... 8

Character input screen....................... 10

The available characters list .............. 11

Character input setting ...................... 16

Preparation

Using the NETWORK functions .............. 17

Communicating with Bluetooth devices

................................................................18

Before communication ....................... 18

Registering a Bluetooth device ......... 19

Using your Modem Adaptor with

Bluetooth Function ...................... 19

Selecting other Bluetooth devices

from the list .................................. 25

Deleting a registered Bluetooth

device from the list ...................... 25

Customer registration ................................ 27

DI customer registration.................... 27

Online registration using your

computer....................................... 27

Online registration with your

camcorder ..................................... 27

Registering your Album on the Web....... 30

Complete the album registration

separately...................................... 30

Setting the Internet connection................. 31

Internet service provider ................... 31

Registering for “So-net” ............................ 32

Setting network preferences ..................... 33

Setting your provider preferences

for “So-net”................................... 33

Setting your provider preferences

for “AOL” ..................................... 37

Setting your provider preferences

for other providers ...................... 43

Setting other preferences ................... 49

Deleting images from your Album

on the Web.................................... 64

Finishing viewing or editing your

Album on the Web ...................... 64

Using email.................................................. 65

Sending email...................................... 65

Using the address book ..................... 76

Receiving email................................... 82

Deleting unnecessary received email

........................................................ 87

Viewing web pages ....................................89

Viewing web pages ............................ 89

How to use the menu bar on the

browser ......................................... 91

Storing the web page into a

“Memory Stick” – Page Memo

........................................................ 97

Shutting down the browser ............ 102

Additional Information

File storage destinations and file names

..............................................................103

Troubleshooting........................................ 104

Trouble accessing the Internet........ 104

Trouble with email ........................... 105

Trouble viewing web pages ............ 106

Troubles about the Album on the

Web.............................................. 107

Adjusting the LCD screen

(CALIBRATION) ....................... 108

Specifications............................................. 109

Messages .................................................... 110

General ............................................... 110

Album on the Web ........................... 111

Email................................................... 111

Browser .............................................. 112

Album error codes.................................... 113

Glossary ..................................................... 114

Setup memo............................................... 117

Introduction

Network Operation

Making your Album on the Web .............52

Uploading images to your Album on

the Web ......................................... 52

Viewing or editing your Album on

the Web ......................................... 59

– Introduction –

The network function on the camcorder

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam. Your Handycam can access the Internet via a compatible communicating device, allowing you to do the following:

Sending/receiving email

Showing your still images and moving pictures on the Web

Easy access to

Easy network preferences (So-net)

the Internet

The network function on the camcorder

Showing your still images and moving pictures on the Web

You can upload still images and moving pictures to your Album on the Web and store them on the Internet, and you can show them to your friends.

Sending/receiving email*

You can send or receive email anytime, and attach still images and moving pictures to email messages.

Easy access to the Internet

You can view a web page via the Internet.

Easy network preferences (So-net)

Using the “So-net”option, you can easily set the required Internet and email preferences. For detail on “So-net”, see “Using the recommended provider (So-net)” (p. 31), or refer to the supplied flyer “Getting Online with your Sony Network Handycam® camcorder”.

Set your camcorder’s clock setting before using the Network functions. (The default setting is off.) If you do not set the clock setting, you cannot send and receive email or 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, refer to the supplied flyer “Getting Online with your Sony Network Handycam® camcorder”. (“DI” in “DI customer ID” stands for “Digital Imaging”.)

* As of October 2002, “AOL” does not support the receiving of email on this device. For

further clarification on this and other “AOL”-specific attributes, go to keyword: Handycam on your computer.

Introduction

Basic operations in the NETWORK mode

This section describes basic control ways to operate your camcorder, those which are used for network operations. For details on how to hold your camcorder when operating in the NETWORK mode, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.

How to use the Network Menu

Tap the desired Network Function on Network Menu. To access the Network Menu, refer to “Accessing the network” in the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.

[a]

[b]

[c]

[d]

[e]

[a]: For sending and/or receiving email, tap this button (p. 65). [b]: For viewing a web page through the Internet, tap this button (p. 89). [c]: For uploading still images and moving pictures to your Album on the Web and

storing them on the Internet, and for showing them to your friends, tap this button (p. 52).

[d]: For exiting the Network Menu, tap this button. [e]: For making various settings, tap this button (p. 20).

The actual screens may differ slightly from the illustrations in this network function operating instructions.

Basic operations in the NETWORK mode

How to use the stylus

The buttons required for operating your camcorder are displayed on the LCD screen. Operate by pressing the buttons on the screen directly but lightly with the stylus provided. In this manual, pressing the buttons in this way using the stylus is referred to as “tapping”.

Tap the desired button on the screen with the stylus.

The selected button turns orange.

stylus

Notes

•Use the stylus supplied to tap the LCD screen.

•Do not tap the LCD screen too hard.

•Do not make the LCD screen wet.

•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.

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•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.

Basic operations in the NETWORK mode

How to input characters

You have to frequently enter characters, such as email addresses, or web pages addresses (URL), to use the network function. This section describes how to input characters.

(1) Open the Network Menu.

For details on how to open the Network Menu, refer to “Accessing the network” in the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.

(2) Tap [

The Send screen appears.

Mail].

(3) Tap [To].

(4) Tap [ New].

The character input screen appears.

Basic operations in the NETWORK mode

2 Selecting the character type

Tap [abcy123], then tap the desired character type.

abc: When inputting alphabetical characters. 123: When inputting numerical characters.

When you selected abc When you selected 123

3 Inputting characters

(1) Tap the character you want to input.

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(2) After you input the characters, tap [Enter].

The Send screen appears again.

Basic operations in the NETWORK mode

Character input screen

4 5

1 [abcy123] button

A list box appears when you tap the [abcy123] button. Tap the desired type of letter from the list box.

2 [a/A] button

[a/A] button is displayed when you input alphabetical characters. You can switch between upper case and lower case.

3 Input byte number/maximum byte number

4 Preferences

You can change the keyboard type for alphabet input.

5 Text area

When the text is long, you can scroll up or down the area by tapping v or V (scroll button) to display the hidden text.

6 [Enter] button

Tap this button to decide or close the input screen.

8 [Back space] button

button

The cursor moves to a new line.

Tap this button, and 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.

9 [Space] button

Tap this button, and a space is entered.

Basic operations in the NETWORK mode

The available characters list

When selecting [abc]

Alphabetical characters

The alphabet keyboard has 2 types (PC Style and Alphabetical order). The default setting is PC Style. You can change the keyboard setting in . See page 16 for more information.

(PC Style) (Alphabetical order)

abcdefghi jklm

nopqr stuvwxyz ABCDEFGHI JKLM NOPQR S TUVWXY Z

Symbol characters

The symbol characters below are inputted by single tapping:

~ – _

The green keys input the symbol characters. The symbol characters change as follows:

Key Character

` ´ ˆ

* a: à t á t â t a t... A: À t Á t Â 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:

¨ ˜

* a: ä t ã t a t... A: Ä t Ã 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 ...

t Y t...

Introduction

* You can input the alphabet characters with accent symbols. When you input the

characters, tap

¨ ˜

` ´ ˆ

after inputting a, e, i, n, o, u, y, A, E, I, N, O, U or Y.

Basic operations in the NETWORK mode

When selecting [123]

Symbol characters

(Numerical order)

123+()$ 456– []&ˆ | ˜ 789/{} `”’ , *0#=<>. : ;_

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 [ ].

Basic operations in the NETWORK mode

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

(1) Open the Network Menu.

For details on how to open the Network Menu, refer to “Accessing the network” in the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.

(2) Tap [

The Send screen appears.

Mail].

2 Entering the subject of a message

(1) Tap [Subject].

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(2) Tap [

New].

The character input screen appears.

Basic operations in the NETWORK mode

(1) Tap [abcy123], then tap [abc].

(2) Tap [a/A] to be able to enter upper-case letters.

(3) Tap [H].

“H” is entered.

(4) Tap [a/A] to enter lower-case letters.

Basic operations in the NETWORK mode

(5) Tap [e].

“e” is entered.

(6) Tap [l], [l] and [o].

“llo” is entered.

(7) Tap [Enter].

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

Introduction

Basic operations in the NETWORK mode

Character input setting

Keyboard

You can change the display of the alphabet, PC arrangement keyboard or ABC arrangement keyboard into a setup you want when you input characters.

1 Tap in the character input screen.

2 Tap the desired setting.

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)

Alphabetical orderPC Style

To switch the setting, tap on the upper-right LCD screen.

– Preparation –

Using the NETWORK functions

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, refer to the supplied flyer “Getting Online with your Sony Network Handycam® camcorder”.

To fully use the function in the NETWORK mode, you have to complete the following registrations and setup tasks via your camcorder:

1 Bluetooth device registration (p. 19) 2 DI customer registration (p. 27) 3 Album registration (p. 30) 4 So-net registration* (p. 32) 5 Network Setup (p. 33)

* So-net registration is not necessary to use other providers.

The above registrations can also be done on the web site using a computer. Access to the following URL: “http://www.myimagecam.com/”

Preparation

Communicating with Bluetooth devices

Before communication

What is the Bluetooth wireless technology?

The Bluetooth wireless technology allows communication between various Bluetooth devices without using cables. Devices which can use this technology include PCs, computer peripheral devices, PDAs, and mobile phones. This omnidirectional communication system enables communication even if the Bluetooth device is in a bag or having obstacles between the devices. 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.

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.

Radio wave indication

indicates the radio wave status of the connected Bluetooth device. (Use this

indication as a guide.)

Communicating with Bluetooth devices

Registering a Bluetooth device

To communicate with a Bluetooth device, you need to register it. Here we describe how to register the Sony Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function. Once registration is complete, you do not have to reregister the Bluetooth device as long as you do not cancel registration. 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/”

Using your Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function

Connecting your camcorder to a Bluetooth device by Bluetooth wireless technology and communicating.

Preparation

your camcorder

Notes

•When using Sony BTA-NW1/BTA-NW1A 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.

Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth

Function (not supplied)

1 Preparing 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.

Communicating with Bluetooth devices

2 Specifying your Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function as the

connection device

(1) Open the Network Menu.

For details on how to open the Network Menu, refer to “Accessing the network” in the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.

(2) Tap [Setup].

The Setup screen appears.

(3) Tap [Bluetooth Setup].

The Bluetooth Setup screen appears.

Communicating with Bluetooth devices

(4) Tap [Select].

The Bluetooth devices list appears. When making a registration for the first time, only [ Bluetooth devices. You can select one of the latest used three Bluetooth devices from the list.

Return] and [ New] are indicated. The list shows up to three

Tip

The last-used Bluetooth device is listed next to [

Preparation

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.].

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.

Communicating with Bluetooth devices

(7) Enter the passkey.

For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters” (p. 8). For example, when using the BTA-NW1/BTA-NW1A Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function, the passkey is its serial number which is indicated on the label on the rear panel.

MODEL NO.

MODEM ADAPTOR WITH BLUETOOTHTM FUNCTION

Tip on “Passkey”

(8) Tap [Enter].

After the registration is completed, the Bluetooth Setup screen appears again. “Bluetooth Registration Complete” message is displayed.

(9) Tap [OK].

The selected Bluetooth device is specified.

BTA-NW1

Passkey

The number used when registering a Bluetooth device

Note

When the message “Bluetooth Registration Error Check the Passkey” is indicated, tap [OK]. Carry out the procedure again from step 4.

Communicating with Bluetooth devices

(10)Tap [Exit].

The Setup screen appears again. For details on how to turn off the Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function.

(11)Tap [Exit].

The Network Menu appears again.

The registration is complete, and your camcorder can communicate with your Bluetooth device.

Preparation

Displaying information on your camcorder

(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.

Communicating with Bluetooth devices

(2) Tap [Setup].

The Setup screen appears.

(3) Tap [Bluetooth Setup].

The Bluetooth Setup screen appears.

(4) Tap [Info.].

The Bluetooth Setup: Self information screen appears.

The model name

This is the unique address assigned to each camcorder at the factory. This address is used when exchanging information between devices. This address cannot be modified. (The number indicated on the illustration is an example number.)

To return Bluetooth Setup screen

Tap [Return].

Communicating with Bluetooth devices

Selecting other Bluetooth devices from the list

Tap the Bluetooth device you want to specify in step 4 of 2 on page 21. The device information is indicated. Tap [Exit].

Deleting a registered Bluetooth device from the list

When deleting a Bluetooth device from the list, follow the procedure below.

(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.

Communicating with Bluetooth devices

(4) Tap [Select].

The Bluetooth devices list appears.

(5) Tap the device you want to delete.

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

(6) Tap [Delete].

The selected device is deleted from the list.

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 118 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:

1 Online registration using your computer (recommended) 2 Online registration using your camcorder

When you complete your DI customer registration, your DI customer ID and password are issued immediately.

Tip

After DI customer registration, you can continue to register your Album on the Web and “So-net”.

Online registration using your computer

You can make your DI customer registration using your computer. The URL of the web site for online registration is “http://www.myimagecam.com/”.

Tip

We recommend the online registration with your computer if you have a computer and you want to reduce inputting characters on your camcorder.

Preparation

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” and “Using your Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function” (p. 19).

•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:

Customer registration

(1) Open the Network Menu.

For details on how to open the Network Menu, refer to “Accessing the network” in the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.

(2) Tap [Setup].

The Setup screen menu appears.

(3) Tap [Online Registration].

The screen for verifying the connection appears. Tap [Connect]. To connect to an outside line, for example in a hotel, check the item “Prefix No.” and enter the prefix number. 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.

Customer registration

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 DI customer registration has been complete, 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 117.

You can continue to register your Album on the Web and/or “So-net” after DI customer registration

Before the registering your Album on the Web, be sure to read “Online Privacy Policy” (p. 118) and “Membership Agreement” (p. 123). Before the registering “So-net”, refer to the supplied flyer “Getting Online with your Sony Nework Handycam® camcorder”.

You can also register your Album on the Web and/or “So-net” after online registration after DI customer registration is complete

For detail, see following page:

• Album on the Web (p. 30)

• “So-net” (p. 32)

(5) Complete the registration following the on-screen guidance.

(6) After completing registration, tap

on the upper-right LCD screen.

The menu bar appears.

END

(7) Tap

Preparation

Registering your Album on the Web

To upload an image recorded with your camcorder to your Album on the Web, you have to complete your album registration. Before registering, be sure to read “Online Privacy Policy” (p. 118) and “Membership Agreement” (p. 123). If you do not agree to the terms, you cannot complete the registration. The Album registration is done by either of the following ways: – Complete the album registration during your DI customer registration step (p. 29) – Complete the album registration separately after the DI customer registration is

completed (See below.)

Complete the album registration separately

(1) Display the online registration screen following the procedure described in

“Online registration with your camcorder” (p. 27).

(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.

Tips

•If you do not have email address, complete registering “So-net” before registering your Album on the Web.

•To cancel your album registration, tap

END

in the menu bar.

For detail on how to display menu bar, see page 91.

on the upper-right LCD screen, and tap

+ 102 hidden pages