Sony EVilla NTE-D101 User manual

Use this section to store your account information for future

reference. Fill out this section using the information determined

during the registration of your eVilla account. (See page 10 for

instructions on registering your account.)

Primary Account Username

Primary Account Email Address

Primary Account Password

Primary Local Internet Access Telephone Number

eVilla Network Entertainment Center Serial Number

eVilla Network Entertainment Center Model Number

MYINFORMATION

Example: [email protected]

See page 12 for tips on selecting your email address.

If you write your password here, others may have access to it.

For security reasons, you may want to write a “hint” that will

help you remember it later.

Located on the identification panel on the rear of the unit.

Example: myname

This is also the first part of your email address—before the @ symbol.

NTE-D101

How to Contact Us

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

For questions about billing,

service plans and product

returns, information or

assistance with your

Internet access account or

email, or for problems with

your device, contact us at:

Web Site:

sony.com/eVilla

Email:

[email protected]

Toll Free:

1 888-344-9400

Or, write to:

Sony Customer Service Center

12451 Gateway Blvd.

Ft Myers, FL 33913

See page 10 for information on choosing this number.

Welcome Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Keeping Your Device Clean and Safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Helpful Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Using the Getting Started Guide

Accessing the eGuide

Using the Quick Reference Card

Taking the Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

On the Front

On the Back

Getting Connected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

The Keyboard

The Scroll Mouse

Moving In (Registration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Registering Your eVilla Internet Access Account

Choosing an Internet Access Number

Entering Your Personal Information

Providing Payment Information

Entering a Username

Entering a Password

Coming Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Logging In

Dialing Up

Exploring the eVilla Neighborhoods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

eVilla Home

The Web

Getting Familiar with the Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

The Toolbars

The Tray

The Status Bar

The Media Player

The File Manager

The Hardware Icons

Leaving Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Saving Favorite Web Sites or Email Drafts

Logging Out

Hanging up

Powering Off

Where to Get More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Review the eGuide

Visit the eVilla Web Site

Learn the Language

Connecting Additional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

USB Printer

External Storage Device

Speakers

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Speaking the Internet Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

The Legal Stuff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

TABLEOFCONTENTS

WELCOMEHOME

Congratulations on your purchase of the eVilla™ Network

Entertainment Center—the most convenient way to

communicate and enjoy multimedia entertainment through the

Internet. After a simple registration process, you’ll be able to

connect to the world with the touch of a button. We’re glad you

chose the Sony eVilla Network Entertainment Center as your

home on the Internet. We think you will be, too.

The eVilla Network Entertainment Center offers easy access to

the most popular features of the Internet, including the World

Wide Web, email, convenient content channels, and much more.

With a high-resolution FD Trinitron display, built-in speakers and

Memory Stick media slot, you’ll enjoy a rich multimedia

experience. Here’s just a brief sample of how powerful the eVilla

Network Entertainment Center is:

nEasy and powerful on-screen displays to get you around

nTruly private and customized online experience for up to

four (4) people in your household

nEnjoy daily automatic downloads of email and Web

content without tying up your telephone line

nConvenient automatic software management allows you

to enjoy maintenance-free operation

And when it comes to using the Internet, you can:

nKeep up with the latest news and information from

around the world

nShare photographs and movies with family and friends

through electronic mail

nTune in to your favorite Internet channels for music and

radio

nShop, get latest sports scores or plan your next family

vacation

nProvide your kids with a powerful resource for

researching their homework assignments

nWatch exciting Internet video

nAnd so much more

Because the eVilla Network Entertainment Center is so easy and

fun to use, it’s a great way to feel right at home on the Internet.

We’re certain it will soon become one of the most welcome

additions to your home.

KEEPINGYOUR DEVICE CLEANANDSAFE

This section provides you with some key instructions on how to

clean your eVilla Network Entertainment Center and keep it

from being damaged.

nDangerously high voltages are present inside the unit.

Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified

personnel only.

nThe eVilla case holes are for ventilation. Never place

anything in the holes.

nAvoid spilling food or liquids on or near your eVilla

device.

nUse a soft, dry cloth to clean the screen, cabinet,

controls and keyboard. You can use an anti-static dusting

spray (compressed air) designed for VCRs, computer

monitors and television sets to clean between the keys of

the keyboard.

nAvoid using an anti-static solution or similar additives as

they may scratch the screen.

nAvoid cleaning the device with ammonia-based or

chlorine cleaners or sprays.

nAvoid using household detergents to clean any part of

the device as they may scratch or damage the unit.

nAvoid using abrasive pads, scouring powders or

solvents, such as alcohol or benzene.

nKeep the device out of direct sunlight and away from

heat vents, radiators and other heat sources.

nDo not rub, scratch or tap the surface of the screen with

sharp or abrasive items such as ballpoint pens or

screwdrivers. This type of contact may result in a

scratched picture tube.

HELPFULRESOURCES

Using the Getting Started Guide

The Getting Started Guide is intended to assist you with setting

up and getting familiar with your eVilla Network Entertainment

Center. In this guide you’ll find information on:

neVilla hardware and software features, pages 4-8

nConnecting the keyboard, scroll mouse, phone and power

cords, page 6

nSetting up your eVilla Internet access account, pages

10-13

nUsing the eVilla keyboard, scroll mouse and other

features, pages 7-8

nThe look and feel of the user interface, pages 16-27

nWhere to find answers to your questions, pages 28 and

nConnecting additional accessories, pages 29-30

nProblem solving, page 31

Accessing the eGuide

The complete operating instructions, called the eGuide, are

available online. All your usage questions can be answered

quickly and easily without having to search for the printed

manual. Simply click the ONLINETIPSicon in the upper right

corner of most of the screens for information on that section.

Using the Quick Reference Card

A handy quick reference card also comes with your device. This

card fits conveniently under your keyboard. Use it to remind you

how to perform some of the most common Web and email tasks.

Online Tips

icon

TAKINGTHETOUR

This section provides you with a quick look at the structure of

the eVilla components: the front and back of the eVilla device,

the keyboard and the scroll mouse.

On the Front

VOLUME up/down

Buttons

Increase or decrease

the volume.

WEB Button

One-touch access

to the

Web neighborhood.

eVilla Home Button

One-touch access

to the eVilla Home

neighborhood.

EMAIL Button

One-touch access

to the

email neighborhood.

EMAIL Indicator

Lights up when

new email

has arrived.

Speaker Area

Listen to

the system sounds,

audio and music.

Memory Stick®

Media Slot

Use Sony Memory

Stick storage media

to access and save

pictures, music or

other files.

POWER Button

Starts or shuts down

your device.

The light indicates

when the system is

on (glows green),

sleeping (glows

amber) or

off (no light).

System

Reset hole

On the Back

note

Power connection

Connect to AC power.

Audio out

Connect headphones or

external speakers.

2 USB ports

Connect printers and

external storage devices.

Mouse connection

Connect to the

scroll mouse.

Keyboard connection

Connect to the keyboard.

Phone line in

Connect to the

phone jack.

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Mic in

Reserved for future use.

Ethernet connection

Reserved for future use.

Additional speakers, printers and external storage

devices are not included. You may purchase eVilla-

supported products separately. Please go to the

eVilla Web site at sony.com/eVilla for a current list

of compatible products.

GETTINGCONNECTED

The connections on the back of the unit are marked according to

what you plug into them. Plug the keyboard, scroll mouse,

phone cord and power cord into their corresponding

connections. The cords and jacks are color coded. Match the

colors to assure you have plugged the keyboard and scroll

mouse into the proper jacks. The cords can only be inserted one

way, with the flat side of the connector aligned with the left side

of the jack. Be sure the connections are solid.

note

When you have plugged all the connections into the device, plug

the phone cord and the power cord into the wall jacks.

note

For more information. . .

on connecting other accessories, such as printers and speakers,

see page29.

Be sure to place the device close to a power outlet

and phone jack. If you do not have a phone jack

near the site you have selected, you may need to

purchase a longer phone cord. Do not run cords

where they could be tripped on or damaged.

Use the splitter if you have a single phone jack and

want to have a phone next to your eVilla device.

Plug the splitter into the telephone wall jack, then

plug the eVilla device and the phone into the

splitter’s jacks.

The Keyboard

The eVilla keyboard is compact, functional and provides one-

touch access to the information you’ll want most. Across the top

of the keyboard is a row of buttons. These are the NET GUIDE

channel buttons. Simply press a button to go instantly to the

Net Guide channel of your choice.

For more information. . .

on the Net Guide, see page17.

The eVilla keyboard includes a shortcut key which can be used

to perform common tasks such as copying and pasting text.

For more information. . .

on the supported shortcuts, look up “keyboard shortcuts” in the

eGuide.

Attach the palm rest by inserting the tabs into the slots on the

underside of the keyboard and sliding it into the locked position.

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