Sony DCR-IP5 - Manual (Page 32)

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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.
Internet service provider