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3-071-132-12 (1)
DCR-IP7BT/IP7E/
PC120BT/PC120E
Network Function Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi de la fonction réseau
© 2001 Sony Corporation
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On trademarks •“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 in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group. All other product names mentioned
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Introduction Table of contents Introduction Additional Information The network function on the camcorder ... 4 File storage destinations and file Overview of the Bluetooth wireless names .................................................... 67 technology .............................................. 5 Troubleshooting .......................................... 68 Basic operations in the NETWORK Trouble accessing the Internet .......... 68 mode .....................................................
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– Introduction – The network function on the camcorder The camcorder can access the Internet through your provider using a dial-up networking connection with a Bluetooth device. You can view a Web page, and send and receive e-mail with the images recorded with your camcorder attached. Bluetooth specification ver. 1.1 has been adopted for the communication system of the camcorder, and compatible Bluetooth profiles are the “Generic Access Profile” and the “Dial-up Networking Profiles”. Your camcor
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Introduction 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 there are obstacles between the devices. Also, the Bluetooth wireless tech
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Basic operations in the NETWORK mode This section describes basic control ways to operate the 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] [b] [c] [d] [a]: Send and receive e-mail. For details, see “Using e-mail” on page 29. [b]: View a Web page through the Internet. For details, see “Viewing Web pages” on page 54. [c]: You have to ma
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Introduction Basic operations in the NETWORK mode How to use the control button Most of the network operations are carried out by the control button. Select a button on the screen using the control button, then enter it by pressing the control button. Note The shape of the control button differs depending on your camcorder model. (1) Press v/V/b/B on the control button repeatedly to select the desired button displayed on the screen. The selected button turns orange. , (2) Press the centre z on t
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Basic operations in the NETWORK mode How to input characters You have to frequently enter characters, such as e-mail addresses, or Web page addresses (URL), to use the network function. This section describes how to input characters. 1 Selecting the character type (1) Display the character input screen. (2) Select either of the character type tabs. abc: When inputting alphabetical characters. 123: When inputting numerical characters. When you have selected abc When you have selected 123 2 Inputt
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Introduction Basic operations in the NETWORK mode (2) Press the centre z on the control button to enter the character. Pressing it repeatedly selects the other characters on the key. When inputting the same character or the other characters on the same key, select another key using v/V/b/B on the control button, then select the previous key again. For details on available characters, see the “The available characters list” on page 12. (3) Repeat steps 1 and 2 to input characters. (4) After you i
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Basic operations in the NETWORK mode E.g., Enter “Hello” into the Subject item on the Send screen (1) Select the abc tab. (2) Select [ghi], then press the centre z on the control button five times. “H” is entered. , (3) Select [def], then press the centre z on the control button twice. “e” is entered. , (4) Select [jkl], then press the centre z on the control button three times. “l” is entered. , 10-GB
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Introduction Basic operations in the NETWORK mode (5) Select [ ], then press the centre z on the control button. The cursor moves to the next position. , (6) Select [jkl], then press the centre z on the control button three times. “l” is entered. , (7) Select [mno], then press the centre z on the control button three times. “o” is entered. , (8) Select [Enter], then press the centre z on the control button. “Hello” is entered and the Send screen appears again. , 11-GB
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Basic operations in the NETWORK mode The available characters list Alphabetical characters Key Character abc a t b t c t A t B t C t a t... def d t e t f t D t E t F t d t... ghi g t h t i t G t H t I t g t... jkl j t k t l t J t K t L t j t... mno m t n t o t M t N t O t m t... pqrs p t q t r t s t P t Q t R t S t p t... tuv t t u t v t T t U t V t t t... wxyz w t x t y t z t W t X t Y t Z t w t... Symbol characters (when selecting the abc tab) Key Character .’,?! . t ' t , t ? t ! t . t... ~ @
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Introduction Basic operations in the NETWORK mode Numerical characters Key Character 0 / 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 How to use the menu bar on the browser When you access the Internet and view a Web page, you can carry out various operations using the menu bar. While the browser screen is displayed, press BROWSER MENU on the camcorder to display the menu bar. For details on how to use BROWSER MENU, refer to the operating instructions of the camcorder. To show the menu bar (1) Press BR
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Basic operations in the NETWORK mode The buttons on the menu bar The buttons on the upper level Button Function (Previous Page) Go to the previous page in your step. (Next Page) Go to the next page in your step. (Refresh) Refresh the current page. Use this button when images or characters on the Web page are not displayed properly. (Stop) Stop loading the current page. (New URL) Enter the URL of a Web page. (Bookmark) Bookmark the current page. (Bookmarks are stored in the camcorder.) Book
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Preparation – Preparation – 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, the camcorder can connect to the Bluetooth device without reregistering the device. Up to three Bluetooth devices can be registered. Also, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Bluetooth device. For more information about Blue
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Registering a Bluetooth device 2 Specifying the Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function as the connection device (1) Open the Network Menu. For details on how to open the Network Menu, refer to “Accessing the network” in the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder. (2) Select [ Setup], then press the centre z on the control button. The Setup screen appears. , (3) Select [Bluetooth Setup], then press the centre z on the control button. The Bluetooth Setup screen appears. , 16-GB
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Preparation Registering a Bluetooth device (4) Select [Select], then press the centre z on the control button. The Bluetooth devices list appears. When making a registration for the first time, only [ Return] and [ New] are indicated. The list shows up to three Bluetooth devices. When selecting a Bluetooth device on the list, see “Selecting other Bluetooth devices from the list” on page 20. , Tip The last-used Bluetooth device is listed next to [ New]. (5) Select [ New], then press the centre z
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Registering a Bluetooth device (7) Enter the passkey. For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters” on page 8. 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. ® MODEL NO. BTA-NW1 TM MODEM ADAPTOR WITH BLUETOOTH FUNCTION Passkey The number used when registering a Bluetooth device Tip on “Passkey” The passkey is an identification number needed to allow two Bluetoot
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Preparation Registering a Bluetooth device When the registration has failed Carry out the procedure described in “When using the Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function ” on page 15 again from step 4. 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. (2) Select [ Setup], then press the centre z on the
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Registering a Bluetooth device (4) Select [Info.], then press the centre z on the control button. 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 clear the Self Information screen Select [Return], then press the centre z on the control button
