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To personalize the dash™ Personal Internet Viewer, register online at http://www.sony.com/mydash
Welcome
Thank you for choosing the dash™ Personal Internet Viewer. Please take a moment to explore all the features dash has to offer.
MENU/SNOOZE Button
VOL (Volume) +/- Buttons
Computer to register and personalize your Dash Touchscreen
What’s in the box? • dash Personal Internet Viewer (HID-C10) (1) • AC Power Adaptor (1) • Owner’s Guide (1) • Important Information Guide (1) • Limited Warranty Card (1) • End User License Agreement (1)
USB Port
Power Save Indicator
Headphone Jack
DC Input Jack (Bottom)
Note: • The screen orientation automatically flips when your device is moved to the flat position. • Your fingernail or a stylus will not work with the touchscreen.
To get started you will need: Wireless network connected to the Internet
Microphone
Personalize your Dash
Setup
Step one: Plug dash into an AC outlet. Step two: Watch the intro video to familiarize yourself with the key features. Step three: Select your time zone, which will set your clock. Step four: Follow the on screen steps to connect dash to your WiFi network. Step five: Personalize your dash. Register at: http://www.sony.com/mydash
Why register your dash? • Registering your dash allows you to add Apps, create new channels and manage the available audio and video services.
• You can create as many channels as you want, and each channel can have up to 100 Apps.
• A channel is a playlist of Apps. When you register your dash, you can create customized App channels, the order Apps appear, and how long each App remains on screen.
• Go to the next page in this Guide for instructions on how to register your dash.
Note: • Once connected, you may be prompted to take a software update. It’s recommended to accept the update. The initial update can take 10 - 30 minutes, depending on your network connection. • Check out the
Step one - Register: Go to http://www.sony.com/mydash and click on the REGISTER/ADD A DASH button. During the registration process, you’ll be asked for the device registration code. Step two - Channels & Apps: Once the registration is complete, you will be directed to the ‘My Dashboard’ page on the website. You can now create channels, add Apps, and customize Apps that link to a personal account (like Facebook and Twitter).
Locating your Registration Code:
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• The HOME screen can show the Apps, clock, weather, photo viewer, music player, or video player. The layout of controls on the Home screen is called the theme.
Expand App to full screen
Previous App
Command Bar
Next App
• You can change the Home screen layout on your dash by choosing a different theme.
If unable to establish a reliable connection to your wireless network, please check the following items:
• From the Command Bar, touch the HOME icon to return to the Home screen.
Step three - Personalize Music & Video: To link your dash to a music or video service (such as Pandora or Slacker), select ‘Personalized Music and Video’ under the ‘My Dash’ heading.
The registration code is located on the Device info screen as shown above.
Interact! • Select the video icon to watch videos. • Touch the App to interact with it.
Helpful Hints and Troubleshooting • The dash should be located near an easily accessible power outlet. • To turn off or reset the unit, unplug it from the AC outlet. • Your device will automatically update the software from time to time. • Minimum broadband connection speed for video service is 2.5Mbps.
• To change the theme, press MENU on the Command Bar, then press Themes & Apps.
symbol along the way if you need help.
• Visit http://www.sony.com/dashsupport for more information
FAQ, Product Specs, Registration, and Support
HOME Screen and Controls
Display Main MENU
Current App
Sleep Timer
MUTING On/Off
Night Mode
Return to HOME screen
Go to audio player
• The wireless router is ON. • The wireless router is connected to the Internet. • The network settings are correct.
• The device is in a location with a strong wireless signal, near the router Product Specifications • Model Name: Home Information Device (HID-C10) • Power Requirements: AC 120V 0.6A 60Hz • DC Input: 9.5V 1.5A 14.25W • Audio Output Power: 1W + 1W (8 Ω rated speakers) • LCD Panel: 7” WVGA (800x480 resolution) • Dimensions: 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 2 3/8 (W/H/D) inches (188.6 x 137.3 x 60 mm)* • Mass: 1.3 lbs (0.59kg) • Wireless 802.11 b/g 2.4 GHz • USB 2.0 Mass Storage class * Non-metric measurements are approximate and may vary.
Registration and Support • To register your device and access enhanced features, visit: http://www.sony.com/mydash • For further assistance and FAQ’s, visit: http://www.sony.com/dashsupport, or call Sony at 1-866-918-2485
Screen images simulated. Product appearance may vary slightly from images shown. Sony, dash, the Sony logo and the dash logo are trademarks of Sony Electronics Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. ©2010 Sony Electronics Inc. Printed in the USA 4-172-556-11
Alarms, Clocks, and Weather •T o setup your alarms, time/date or weather locations, on the Command Bar, touch MENU then select Clock & Weather. •T he MENU/SNOOZE button functions as a snooze bar when an alarm is triggered. •A custom alarm can be one-time, repeat (specific days of the week), or daily. Choose from tones, internet radio, or select internet video to wake you up. You can set up to 4 custom alarms. Some services allow you to use specific videos or songs as an alarm. To add a song or video to the alarm sound list, touch the screen when the video or song is playing. Select ‘Options’, and then ‘Save to Alarms’. The video or song will now be available for a custom alarm – in the ‘Music and Video’ category. Explore your options! • You can set up multiple alarms, two clocks for different time zones, and multiple weather locations. • From the Command Bar press From Night Mode, press Power Save to turn off the display. The device stays running and your alarms remain active. To exit Night Mode, touch the screen anywhere.
Videos, Music, and Photos
Settings and Device Information
Register the dash™ Personal Internet Viewer to add channels and Apps at: http://www.sony.com/mydash
• The dash™ Personal Internet Viewer offers access to internet video and audio content. From the Main MENU – touch Video, Music or Photo.*
• To adjust brightness, configure network settings, or view device info from the Command Bar, touch MENU and then select System.
• Apps deliver news, weather, entertainment, and more.
• dash can connect to online photo services like Photobucket (Photobucket account required).
• Touch Screen Brightness to configure settings for Normal Mode (daytime) and Night Mode. Select Auto Dim to automatically change from Normal to Night settings.
• To find Apps, touch MENU, then select Themes & Apps. • To add an App, touch Browse Apps. Select the App you want to add. The App will be added to the current channel only.
• You can play your content from a USB Drive. Touch USB in the Video, Music, or Photo menus to see your files.
• Some Apps, like Facebook or Twitter, require you to configure them online at: http://www.sony.com/mydash.
• More photo, music, and video options are available in the App Catalog. Customize! * Some providers may require registration to use the service. Fees may apply.
Apps, Channels, and Themes
Some content providers allow you to create accounts for their music and video. To affiliate a service with your dash account, go to http://sony.com/mydash and select ‘Personalized Music and Video’ under the ‘My Dash’ category.
• Your device comes with a default App channel. • Channels are playlists made from Apps.
• Themes are home screen layouts. • You can change your theme at anytime. New themes are automatically added to Dash once available.
• To change themes, from Themes & Apps touch Theme Selection, then choose a new theme.
• Touch Network Configuration to view your current wireless network settings, signal strength, or change the network configuration. • Touch Device Info to view the model serial number, software version, and other information.
Personal Internet Viewer
HID-C10
Owner’s Guide
