Sony HID-C10 Manual

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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
Setup
   Thank you for choosing the 
dash
 
Personal Internet Viewer.
 
   Please take a moment to explore all the 
features 
dash has to offer.
  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)
Welcome
MENU/SNOOZE 
Button
Microphone
USB Port
Touchscreen
Power Save 
Indicator
Headphone Jack
DC Input Jack 
(Bottom)
VOL (Volume) 
+/- Buttons
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 personalize the 
dash
 Personal Internet Viewer, 
register online at http://www.sony.com/mydash
To get started you will need:
Wireless network connected to 
the Internet
Computer to register and 
personalize 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      symbol along the way if you need help.
• Visit http://www.sony.com/dashsupport for more information
•  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.
•  You can change the Home screen 
layout on your 
dash by choosing 
a different theme.
•  To change the theme, press 
MENU on the Command Bar, 
then press 
Themes & Apps.
•  From the Command Bar, touch 
the HOME icon to return to the 
Home screen.
 
HOME Screen and Controls
Interact!
•  Select the video icon to watch 
videos.
• Touch the App to interact with it.
Command Bar
Return to 
HOME screen
MUTING 
On/Off
Previous App
Go to audio 
player
Night Mode
Display Main 
MENU
Expand App 
to full screen
Next App
Current App
Sleep Timer
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). 
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.
Personalize your Dash
Locating your Registration Code:
The registration code is located on the 
Device info screen as shown above.
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Why register your dash?
•  Registering your 
dash allows you 
to add Apps, create new channels 
and manage the available audio 
and video services.    
•  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. 
•  You can create as many 
channels as you want, and each 
channel can have up to 100 
Apps. 
•  Go to the next page in this 
Guide for instructions on how to 
register your 
dash.
©2010 Sony Electronics Inc.
Printed in the USA
4-172-556-11
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. 
•  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.
 
   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.
   If unable to establish a 
reliable connection to your 
wireless network, please 
check the following items:
• The wireless router is ON.
•  The wireless router is connected 
to the Internet.
•  The network settings are correct.
FAQ, Product Specs, Registration, and Support
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