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.

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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
Email
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

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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.

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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.

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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
31
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
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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).
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On the Back
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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.

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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.

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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.