Sony DCR-TRV80E, DCR-TRV80 User Manual

3-080-343-11 (1)

Network Function/ Application Operating Instructions/ Mode d’emploi de l’application/ fonction réseau

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•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 you set the clock on your camcorder. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your 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 Adaptor while operating the network function, or the setup for the network function may be lost. Also, exit the network function when setting the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or switching modes in order to prevent the network function 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. 110). Also, this data may be lost when the camcorder is repaired by services.

•The reset button cannot reset the network preferences.

Note on network operation when using the battery pack

When the remaining battery power is insufficient for network operation, use the AC Adaptor or replace the battery pack with a fully charged battery pack. Before connecting the AC Adaptor or replacing the battery pack, be sure to exit wireless connection using Bluetooth technology.

Note on the network function

Wireless connection function using Bluetooth technology is only available in the following countries or areas: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. (As investigated by Sony Corporation on 1. 4. 2003) When using the camcorder in a country or area not described above, wireless connection using Bluetooth technology is available only in the country or area where you purchased the camcorder.

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.

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The illustrations in this manual may be different from the actual set for some models. The DCR-TRV80 is the model used for illustration purposes.

Table of contents

Introduction

The network function on your camcorder

.................................................................. 4

The Bluetooth function on your

camcorder

(DCR-TRV80/TRV80E only) ............... 5

Basic operations of the network function

On network operation.................................. 6

How to use the Network Menu.......... 6

How to use the stylus .......................... 7

Inputting characters ..................................... 8

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

The character input screen ................ 10

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

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

Preparation for Network Operation

Using the network functions .................... 17

Setting up USB devices ..............................18

Before connection ............................... 18

Connecting to a telephone line via

the USB-PSTN Modem Adaptor

........................................................ 19

Connecting to LAN with the

USB-Ethernet Adaptor ................ 21

Registering Bluetooth devices

(DCR-TRV80/TRV80E only) ............. 23

Before communication ....................... 23

Registering a Bluetooth device ......... 24

Using the Modem Adaptor with

Bluetooth Function ...................... 24

Changing the communication

devices........................................... 29

Deleting a registered Bluetooth

device from the list ...................... 29

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

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

Setting the network preferences ...............32

Network Setup .................................... 32

Setting other preferences ................... 41

Network Operation

Using email.................................................. 44

Sending email...................................... 44

Using the address book ..................... 55

Receiving email ................................... 61

Deleting received email ..................... 66

Viewing web pages .................................... 68

Viewing web pages ............................ 68

How to use the menu bar of the

browser ......................................... 70

Storing a web page on a

“Memory Stick” – Page Memo

........................................................ 76

Shutting down the browser .............. 81

Bluetooth Application Operation

Using as a Remote Camera

(DCR-TRV80/TRV80E only) ............. 82

Preparation .......................................... 82

Operating the Remote Camera ......... 83

Ending the Remote Camera .............. 84

Transferring still images with Bluetooth

function – Image Transport

(DCR-TRV80/TRV80E only) ............. 86

Sending a still image .......................... 86

Receiving still images ........................ 90

Additional Information

File storage destinations and file names

................................................................ 92

Troubleshooting.......................................... 93

Trouble accessing the Internet .......... 93

Trouble with email ............................. 94

Trouble viewing web pages .............. 95

Troubles about sending a still image

(DCR-TRV80/TRV80E only) ..... 96

Troubles about receiving a still

image (DCR-TRV80/TRV80E only)

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

Adjusting the LCD screen

(CALIBRATION) ......................... 98

Displaying information on your

camcorder ..................................... 99

Specifications............................................. 101

Messages .................................................... 102

General ............................................... 102

Email................................................... 103

Browser .............................................. 104

Sending a still image

(DCR-TRV80/TRV80E only) ... 105

Receiving a still image

(DCR-TRV80/TRV80E only) ... 105

Glossary ..................................................... 106

Setup memo ............................................... 110

Introduction

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– Introduction –

The network function on your camcorder

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

Sending/receiving email

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Easy access to the Internet

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 on the LCD screen of your camcorder.

Note

Set your camcorder’s clock before using the network functions. (The default setting is OFF.) If you do not set the clock, you cannot send/receive email or view web pages.

The Bluetooth function on your camcorder

– DCR-TRV80/TRV80E only

Your camcorder is designed to communicate with another Bluetooth device, such as a computer, or a PDA. Without connecting a cable, you can transfer still images, and can use your camcorder as a remote camera to shoot remotely from a computer or a PDA.

Introduction

Using as a Remote Camera

You can operate your camcorder remotely from a BIP* compatible computer or PDA with Bluetooth function.

Transferring still images – Image Transport

You can transfer still images between your camcorder and a BIP* compatible computer or PDA with Bluetooth function.

* About BIP (Basic Imaging Profile) The “Basic Imaging Profile” (BIP) is the Bluetooth specification used when transferring images between Bluetooth devices. To connect with your camcorder, the Bluetooth device must be compatible with the “Image Push Feature” or the “Remote Camera Feature” of the “Basic Imaging Profile” (BIP). Before using the Bluetooth device, check the BIP specifications of the device.

For details of Bluetooth Function, see page 23.

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– Basic operations of the network function –

On network operation

This section describes the basic ways to operate your camcorder’s network function. For details of how to hold your camcorder when operating the network function, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.

Note

Before using the network function, be sure to set the clock on your camcorder. For details of clock setting, refer to “Setting the date and time” in the operating instructions of your camcorder.

How to use the Network Menu

Tap the desired network function on Network Menu. To display the Network Menu, set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK and tap NETWORK. For details, refer to “Accessing the network” in the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.

[a]

[b]

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[c]

[d]

[a]: For sending and/or receiving email, tap this button (p. 44). [b]: For viewing a web page through the Internet, tap this button (p. 68). [c]: For exiting the Network Menu, tap this button. [d]: For changing the settings, tap this button.

The actual screens may differ from the illustrations in Network Function/ Application Operating Instructions.

On network operation

How to use the stylus

The buttons required for operating your camcorder appear on the LCD screen. Operate by pressing the buttons on the screen directly but lightly with the stylus supplied. 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.

Notes

•Use the stylus supplied to tap the LCD screen.

•Do not tap the LCD screen too hard.

•Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands.

•When the LCD screen gets dirty, clean it with the supplied cleaning cloth.

•You cannot drag icons, as on a computer, by touching and sliding across your camcorder screen with the stylus.

Basic operations of the network function

stylus

•Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder for the stylus holder location. To avoid losing the stylus, we recommend that you always return it to the holder after use.

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Inputting characters

How to input characters

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

(1) Open the Network Menu.

For details of how to open the Network Menu, see page 6.

(2) Tap [

The Send screen appears.

Mail].

(3) Tap [To].

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(4) Tap [ New].

The character input screen appears.

Inputting characters

2 Selecting the character type

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

abc: When inputting alphabets. 123: When inputting numbers.

When you selected abc When you selected 123

3 Inputting characters

(1) Tap the characters you want to input.

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

The Send screen appears again.

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Inputting characters

The character input screen

4 5

1 [abcy123] button

A list box appears when you tap the [abcy123] button. Tap the desired type of character (alphabets or numbers) from the list box.

2 [a/A] button

[a/A] button appears when you input alphabets. You can switch between upper case and lower case.

3 Input byte number/maximum byte number

5 Text area

6 [Enter] button

8 [Back space] button

Preferences

You can change the keyboard arrangement for alphabets.

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

Tap this button to decide or close the character input screen.

button

Tap this button once to move the cursor to the next line.

Tap this button, and the letter just before the cursor is deleted. If you tap the button for about three seconds, all the characters before the cursor are deleted.

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9 [Space] button

Tap this button to insert a space.

Inputting characters

The available characters list

When [abc] is selected

The alphabet keyboard has two types of arrangement (PC Style and Alphabetical order). The default setting is PC Style. To change the keyboard settings, see page 16 for details.

(PC Style) (Alphabetical order)

Alphabetical characters

abcdefghi j klm

nopqr stuvwxyz ABCDEFGHI J KLM NOPQR S TUVWXYZ

Symbol characters

The symbol characters below are input by a single tap:

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The green keys input the symbol characters. Each tap on the key changes the symbol characters in the following orders:

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 ...

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t Y t...

* You can input the alphabets 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.

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Inputting characters

When [123] is selected

(Numerical order)

Numbers and symbol characters

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 just to the right of the character that you want to delete, and tap [Back space]. The character to 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.

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To begin a new line

Tap [ ].

Inputting characters

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

(1) Open the Network Menu.

For details of how to open the Network Menu, see page 6.

(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.

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Inputting characters

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

(2) Tap [a/A] to enable entry of upper-case letters.

(3) Tap [H].

“H” is entered.

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(4) Tap [a/A] to enable entry of lower-case letters.

Inputting characters

(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.

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Inputting characters

Character input setting

Keyboard

When [abc] is selected on page 11, you can select between two types of keyboard arrangement (PC Style or Alphabetical order). The default setting is PC Style.

1 Tap in the character input screen.

2 Tap the desired arrangement.

– PC Style (PC arrangement keyboard) – Alphabetical order (ABC arrangement keyboard)

Alphabetical orderPC Style

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To switch the settings, tap on the upper right of the LCD screen.

– Preparation for Network Operation –

Using the network functions

There are two network functions, namely email, and browser.

To fully enjoy the network functions, you have to finish setup tasks via your camcorder (steps 1 and 2):

1 USB device Setup (p. 18) or Bluetooth device registration*

(p. 23)

2 Network Setup (p. 32)

* You can carry out Bluetooth device registration with the DCR-TRV80/TRV80E only.

Preparation for Network Operation

Your camcorder

USB-PSTN Modem Adaptor (optional)

USB-Ethernet Adaptor (optional)

Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function (optional)

Router (optional)

To the Internet via your provider

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Setting up USB devices

Here we describe how to connect to the Internet with the USB devices. There are two optional USB devices that can connect to your camcorder below: – USB-PSTN Modem Adaptor (supplied to DCR-TRV39) (p. 19) – USB-Ethernet Adaptor (p. 21) For details of using these USB devices connected to your camcorder, refer also to the operating instructions of the USB devices.

What is USB?

USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. It is the specification for connecting various data communication devices such as computers and their peripherals, PDAs and mobile phones.

Before connection

Priority sequence of communication devices – DCR-TRV80/TRV80E only

When connected to a USB device but also within range of a Bluetooth device, your camcorder automatically gives priority to communication with the USB device.

Notes

•Do not connect your camcorder with a USB device that is not a communication device. Otherwise, “The Connected USB Device is not Compatible” appears on the screen and your camcorder cannot communicate.

•Connect a USB device to your camcorder directly. Your camcorder cannot access the Internet when connected through a USB hub.

•When using a Bluetooth device as a communication device, do not connect a USB device to your camcorder (DCR-TRV80/TRV80E only).

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Setting up USB devices

Connecting to a telephone line via the USB-PSTN Modem Adaptor

Connect your camcorder to a telephone line via a USB Modem Adaptor to access the Internet.

The following procedure shows you how to connect to a telephone line via the Sony USB-PSTN Modem Adaptor.

(1) Connect the USB-PSTN Modem Adaptor to the telephone cord.

Preparation for Network Operation

(2) Open the jack cover of your camcorder.

(3) Connect

PSTN Modem Adaptor.

Tip

The For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.

(USB) jack of your camcorder and the USB connector of the USB-

(USB) jack location is different depending on the model.

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Setting up USB devices

(4) Open the Network Menu.

For details of how to open the Network Menu, see page 6.

Note

Connect the USB-PSTN Modem Adaptor with your camcorder directly. Your camcorder cannot access the Internet when connected through a USB hub.

To disconnect your camcorder from the telephone line

(1) Remove the USB connector of the USB-PSTN Modem Adaptor from (USB)

jack of your camcorder.

(2) Close the jack cover of your camcorder.

(3) Remove the telephone cord from the USB-PSTN Modem Adaptor.

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Setting up USB devices

Connecting to LAN with the USB-Ethernet Adaptor

Connect your camcorder to the Internet via a LAN (Ethernet) adaptor.

The following procedure shows you how to connect to LAN via the Sony USB-Ethernet Adaptor.

Notes

•You may not be able to use the email function, depending on your provider.

•If you use your camcorder in a company, for example, ask the network manager about the proxy settings for the mail server and browser.

(1) Connect the USB-Ethernet Adaptor to a LAN cable.

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(2) Open the jack cover of your camcorder.

(3) Connect (USB) jack of your camcorder and the USB connector of the USB-

Ethernet Adaptor.

Tip

The

(USB) jack location is different depending on the model.

For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.

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Setting up USB devices

(4) Open the Network Menu.

For details of how to open the Network Menu, see page 6.

Notes

• Directly connect the USB-Ethernet Adaptor with your camcorder. Your camcorder cannot access the Internet when connected through a USB hub.

• Do not connect an unspecified network or telephone cord to the USB-Ethernet Adaptor. Doing so may cause a malfunction, overheating or fire. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the USB-Ethernet Adaptor.

To disconnect your camcorder from LAN

(1) Remove the USB connector of the USB Ethernet Adaptor from (USB) jack of

your camcorder.

(2) Close the jack cover of your camcorder.

(3) Remove the LAN cable from the USB Ethernet Adaptor.

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Registering Bluetooth devices

– DCR-TRV80/TRV80E only

Before communication

What is Bluetooth wireless technology?

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 connection even if a Bluetooth device is in a bag, for example, or there is an obstacle 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 you entering the passkey.

Tip on “Passkey”

The passkey is a 1 to 16 character 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 sometimes referred to as the “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.)

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Registering Bluetooth devices

Registering a Bluetooth device

To enable your camcorder to communicate with a Bluetooth device, the devices should be registered with each other. 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 on your camcorder. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with your Bluetooth device.

For details of Bluetooth devices compatible with your camcorder, access the following URL: For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/service/ For customers in the areas other than Canada http://www.css.ap.sony.com/

Using the Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function

Connect your camcorder to a Bluetooth device by Bluetooth wireless technology.

Your camcorder

Notes

•When using Sony BTA-NW1/BTA-NW1A Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function, place it so that there are 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.

•When your camcorder is connected to a USB device, your camcorder cannot communicate via a Bluetooth device.

•Do not remove the battery pack while your camcorder is communicating with Bluetooth devices. Doing so may cause malfunction of your camcorder.

Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth

Function (not supplied)

1 Preparing a Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function

Set a Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function to connection standby (BONDING). For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your Modem Adaptor.

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Registering Bluetooth devices

2 Specifying your Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function as the

connection device

(1) Open the Network Menu.

For details of how to open the Network Menu, see page 6.

(2) Tap [Setup].

The Setup screen appears.

(3) Tap [Bluetooth Setup].

The Bluetooth Setup screen appears.

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Registering Bluetooth devices

(4) Tap [Select].

The registered Bluetooth device list appears. When registering for the first time, only [ recently used Bluetooth devices. You can select one of the three Bluetooth devices from the list.

Tip

The most recently used Bluetooth device is listed next to [

New].

[

Return] and [ New] appear. The list shows up to three most

Return] and

(5) Tap [

New]. Your camcorder starts searching for Bluetooth devices. When the search is complete, the available Bluetooth devices are listed. If more than one Bluetooth devices with the same name appear, display each Bluetooth device address by tapping [More Info.].

Notes

•The search takes 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, follow the procedure

again from step 4.

(6) Tap the desired Bluetooth device.

The passkey input screen appears.

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Registering Bluetooth devices

(7) Tap [Passkey].

The character input screen appears.

(8) Enter the passkey.

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

MODEM ADAPTOR WITH BLUETOOTHTM FUNCTION

Tip on “Passkey”

The passkey is an identification number needed to allow two Bluetooth devices to communicate with each other. The connection is permitted after you enter the passkey. This “Passkey” is sometimes referred to as the “Bluetooth passkey”, “PIN”, “Bluetooth PIN”, etc. For details, refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the modem adaptor.

MODEL NO.

BTA-NW1

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Passkey

The number used when registering a Bluetooth device

(9) Tap [Enter].

The passkey input screen appears again.

(10)Tap [OK].

When registration is complete, the Bluetooth Setup screen appears again and the message “Bluetooth Registration Complete” appears.

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Registering Bluetooth devices

(11)Tap [OK].

The selected Bluetooth device is specified.

Note

If the message “Bluetooth Registration Error Check the Passkey” appears, tap [OK], then follow the procedure again from step 4.

(12)Tap [Exit].

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

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(13)Tap [Exit].

The Network Menu appears again.

Registration is complete, and your camcorder can communicate with the selected Bluetooth device.

Registering Bluetooth devices

Changing the communication devices

Changing from a USB device to a Bluetooth device

Unplug the USB device from (USB) jack of your camcorder. When a Bluetooth device is registered, your camcorder automatically selects the Bluetooth device as a communication device.

Selecting other Bluetooth devices from the list

Tap the Bluetooth device you want to specify in step 4 of 2 on page 26. The device information is indicated. Tap [OK].

Deleting a registered Bluetooth device from the list

To delete a Bluetooth device from the list, follow the procedure below.

(1) Open the Network Menu.

For details of how to open the Network Menu, see page 6.

(2) Tap [Setup].

The Setup screen appears.

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Registering Bluetooth devices

(3) Tap [Bluetooth Setup].

The Bluetooth Setup screen appears.

(4) Tap [Select].

The Bluetooth device list appears.

(5) Tap the device you want to delete.

The 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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