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Sony clie PEG-T655C Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating
Instructions
Personal Entertainment Organizer
PEG-T665C
© 2002 Sony Corporation
A-B8T-100-12(1)
Chapter 1
Basic operations of your
Sony CLIÉ Handheld
Chapter 2
Using basic applications
Chapter 3
Exchanging and updating
®
data using a HotSync
operation
Chapter 4
Communicating using
your Sony CLIÉ Handheld
Chapter 5
Customizing your Sony
CLIÉ Handheld
(Preferences)
Chapter 6
Additional information

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  • Page 1 Operating Chapter 3 Instructions Exchanging and updating ® data using a HotSync operation Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Personal Entertainment Organizer Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) PEG-T665C Chapter 6 Additional information © 2002 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Using Calculator (Calc) ....77 Adjusting the screen ......23 Calculating with Calculator ....77 Resetting your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ..24 Using the Calculator buttons ....78 Performing a soft reset ......24 Using the Calculator menus ....78 Performing a hard reset ......
  • Page 3 Chapter 5 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) Beaming between your Sony CLIÉ ® Handheld and another Palm OS PDA ..128 What you can do with Preferences What you can do with beaming ... 128 ..........
  • Page 4 Changing the Jog Dial™ navigator preferences ........158 Additional information Setting the display format of the time, Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ date, and numbers (Formats) ..... 159 Handheld ..........183 Selecting a region default ....159 Backing up data to your computer Selecting the time, date, and numbers ®...
  • Page 5 About this manual Welcome to the Sony Personal Entertainment Organizer (referred to as the “CLIÉ handheld” in this manual). Your CLIÉ handheld comes with three manuals: Read This First Read This First provides an overview of your CLIÉ handheld’s features, hardware and software setup, installation instructions, and other important details.
  • Page 6 This chapter describes how to turn your CLIÉ handheld on and off, enter data, and perform other basic operations. Contents Turning your Sony CLIÉ Handheld on and off ......7 Using the stylus ................8 Using the Jog Dial™ navigator ..........10 Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ...

  • Page 7: Basic Operations Of Your Sony Clié Handheld

    Turning your Sony CLIÉ Handheld on and off Turning on your CLIÉ handheld Press the POWER button. Your CLIÉ handheld is turned on, and the last screen you viewed is displayed. BACK button Press the POWER button. When you turn on your CLIÉ handheld for the first time, the Setup screen appears.

  • Page 8: Using The Stylus

    When you enter characters on the onscreen keyboard of your CLIÉ handheld, open an application, or select an item, press lightly on the desired button or icon with the stylus. Press lightly (tap) on the screen This action is called “tapping.” Chapter 1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld...
  • Page 9 By default, full-screen dragging from the bottom of the writing area to the ® top of the screen displays the Graffiti Help on the screen. You can assign the full-screen dragging to another activity. See page 156 for details. Chapter 1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld...

  • Page 10: Using The Jog Dial™ Navigator

    Rotating while holding down the Jog Dial navigator Some applications support operations executed by rotating and pressing the Jog Dial navigator. For details, refer to the instructions for each application. Chapter 1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld...

  • Page 11: Entering Data Into Your Sony Clié Handheld

    Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® Using Graffiti writing to enter data This section describes the procedures for creating letters, numbers, ® punctuation, and symbols, and teaches you some Graffiti tips and tricks. What is Graffiti writing? Most people find they can enter text quickly and accurately with only minutes of practice.
  • Page 12 Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Writing Graffiti letters Tap where you want your text to go. Note You need to tap above the Graffiti writing area, and you must see a flashing cursor before you write the text.
  • Page 13 Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Note You must begin the character strokes in the Graffiti writing area. If you do not make Graffiti strokes in the Graffiti writing area, your CLIÉ handheld does not recognize them as text characters.
  • Page 14 Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Writing Graffiti alphabet Write Graffiti letters corresponding to the letters of the alphabet, as shown below, in the left-hand side of the Graffiti writing area. Space BackSpace Carriage Return Period Tap twice Continued on next page Chapter 1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ...
  • Page 15 Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld To write capital letters Shift to caps and then you can make capital letters with the same stroke shapes as the basic alphabet characters. • To draw the first letter of a word as a capital letter Use the Caps Shift stroke .
  • Page 16 Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Writing punctuation marks Make a single tap on the Graffiti writing area to activate Punctuation Shift. The next stroke you make anywhere in the Graffiti area (the letters or numbers side) creates a punctuation mark.
  • Page 17 Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Writing symbols and extended characters Make a Symbol Shift stroke on the Graffiti writing area to activate Symbol Shift. The next stroke you make creates a symbol or extended character. Symbol Shift (•) Bullet (™) Trademark...
  • Page 18 Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Writing accented characters and non-English characters To create accented characters, draw the stroke normally used to create the letter, followed by an accent stroke. Graffiti writing then adds the accent to the letter.
  • Page 19 Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ handheld Using Navigation strokes In addition to character symbols, Graffiti writing includes special strokes that you can use to navigate within text or fields in your applications. Move cursor right Move cursor left Go to the previous field (Address Book only)

  • Page 20: Using The Onscreen Keyboard

    Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Using the onscreen keyboard You can open the onscreen keyboard any time you need to enter text or numbers into your CLIÉ handheld. Note that you cannot enter Graffiti characters while using the onscreen keyboard.
  • Page 21 Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Alphabetic Backspace Caps lock Carriage return Caps shift Tap here to display alphabetic keyboard Numeric International Tap here to display international Tap here to display numeric keyboard keyboard Select the desired keyboard and tap the characters to enter text and numbers.

  • Page 22: Using Your Computer Keyboard

    Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Using your computer keyboard If you have a lot of data to enter, or prefer to use the computer keyboard, ™ you can use the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software or any other supported ®...

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Screen

    Tap Done. Note If the digitizer is not configured correctly, you may not be able to make the adjustments properly. For details, see “Turning on your Sony CLIÉ Handheld for the first time” in the Read This First manual. Chapter 1...

  • Page 24: Resetting Your Sony Clié Handheld

    CLIÉ handheld. The system shuts down and then restarts. After restarting, the system displays “palm powered,” “CLIÉ,” and “SONY,” followed by the preferences screen for setting the time and date. Chapter 1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld...

  • Page 25: Performing A Hard Reset

    You can restore your CLIÉ handheld data if you save a back-up on your computer or Memory Stick media. For details on how to save a back-up, see “Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ handheld” on page 183. Hold down the POWER button on your CLIÉ handheld.

  • Page 26: Using Basic Applications

    Chapter 2 Using basic applications This chapter describes how to perform tasks that are specific to the basic applications of your CLIÉ handheld: Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, and Calculator. Contents Managing schedules and events (Date Book) ..... 27 Scheduling an event ............

  • Page 27: Managing Schedules And Events (Date Book)

    Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Date Book lets you quickly and easily schedule appointments or any activity associated with a date, or a date and time. A record in Date Book is called an “event.” Scheduling an event Scheduling an event for the current date Press the Date Book button on the front panel.
  • Page 28 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Enter a description of the event. You can enter a description or a note of up to 255 characters in length. If the event is one hour long, skip to step 7. If the event is longer or shorter than one hour, tap the time of the event to open the Set Time dialog box.
  • Page 29 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) You can open the Set Time dialog box (to select a start time) by writing a number on the number side of the Graffiti writing area and making sure no event is selected. To schedule an untimed event In step 5, tap No Time.
  • Page 30 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) You can also use the scroll button on the front panel to move forward or backward one day or one month at a time. To schedule an untimed event In step 3, tap New and then tap No Time. Then follow the steps for “Scheduling an event for the current date.”...
  • Page 31 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Tap the Repeat box. The Change Repeat dialog box appears. Tap Day, Week, Month, or Year to set how often the event repeats. For a continuous event, tap Day. Enter a number that corresponds to how often you want the event to repeat on the Every line.
  • Page 32 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) • When you tap Month: On the Repeat by line, tap Day to repeat the event on the specified day of the same week each month, or tap Date to repeat the event on the specified date each month. To specify an end date for the repeating or continuous event, tap the arrow V next to End on to display the drop-down list and tap Choose Date.
  • Page 33 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Tap OK. The Date Book screen is displayed again. Make sure that the repeat icon is displayed to the far right of the event. Notes • If you change the start date of a repeating event, your CLIÉ handheld calculates the number of days you moved the event.

  • Page 34: Checking Schedules

    Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Checking schedules Displaying the Day view You can display and check the events for a specific day. Press the Date Book button on the front panel. Date Book starts. Today’s schedule is displayed. ™ Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to display the events for yesterday or tomorrow.
  • Page 35 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Displaying the Week view Week view displays a calendar of your events for an entire week. This view lets you quickly review your appointments and available time slots. In addition, the graphical display helps you spot overlaps and conflicts in your schedule. Press the Date Book button on the front panel.
  • Page 36 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) To view the detail of an event Tap each time bar to view the detail of that event. To spot event conflicts An event conflict (time overlap) appears in the Week view as overlapping time bars and in the Day view as overlapping brackets to the left of the conflicting times.
  • Page 37 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Displaying the Month view The Month view screen shows which days have events scheduled. Dots and lines in the Month view indicate events, repeating events, and untimed events. Press the Date Book button on the front panel. Date Book starts up.
  • Page 38 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Displaying the Agenda view The Agenda view shows you your appointments, untimed events, and To Do List items in a single screen. As well as checking the detailed information of an event, you can also use the Agenda view to check off completed To Do List items.
  • Page 39 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Changing Date and Time view Tap and hold the date in the title bar of Date Book. The current time appears. When you release the stylus, the menu bar appears. If you want to avoid displaying the menu when releasing the stylus, drag the stylus away from the date indication after the current time appears.

  • Page 40: Editing Date Book Events

    Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Editing Date Book events Changing a date or time for an event On the Date Book screen, tap the event you want to edit. Tap Details. The Event Details dialog box appears. • To change the time, tap the Time box and select a new time.
  • Page 41 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Changing a timed event to an untimed event On the Date Book screen, tap the event you want to edit. Tap Details. Tap the Time box. The Set Time screen appears. Tap No Time, and tap OK. The Event Details screen appears.
  • Page 42 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Setting an alarm for an event The Alarm setting enables you to set an audible alarm for events in your Date Book. The default Alarm setting is 5 minutes before the time of the event, but you can change this to any number of minutes, hours, or days.
  • Page 43 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Setting an alarm for an untimed event You can set a silent alarm for an untimed event. In this case, the alarm triggers at the specified period of minutes, hours, or days before midnight (beginning) of the day of the untimed event.
  • Page 44 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Deleting events You can delete existing events in Date Book. Note If you delete the contents of a reoccurring event, all the related events will be deleted. When deleting an event in Delete Event dialog box, you can delete a single event as an exception or all the related events.

  • Page 45: Using The Date Book Menus

    Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Using the Date Book menus This section describes the menu commands specific to Date Book. For the Edit menu, see “Using the Edit menu” on page 98. Record menus New Event Creates a new event. The Set Time dialog box for selecting the start and end times is displayed.
  • Page 46 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Preferences • Start/End Time: Defines the start and end times for Date Book screens. If the time slots you select do not fit on one screen, you can tap the scroll arrows scroll up and down. •...

  • Page 47: Managing Addresses And Phone Numbers (Address Book)

    Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Address Book lets you keep names, addresses, telephone numbers, and other information about your personal or business contacts. An item in Address Book is called an “entry.” Creating a new Address Book entry Press the Address Book button on the front panel.
  • Page 48 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Enter the first name in the First name field. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter the other items of information that you want to include. You can tap the scroll arrow V next to each item to display the list of choices and then tap the desired item in the list.

  • Page 49: Viewing Address Book Entries

    Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Viewing Address Book entries Press the Address Book button on the front panel. The Address screen is displayed, listing your current entries. ™ Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select the address entry you want to view.
  • Page 50 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Viewing addresses by category Press the Jog Dial navigator when the address list is displayed but none of the listed entries are selected. Each time you press the Jog Dial navigator, the display toggles through all the available categories.
  • Page 51 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Sorting the address entries in the list You can sort the address entries in your desired order: listing by last and then first name, or listing by company and then last name. The address entries will be displayed in the selected order when you start Address Book.
  • Page 52 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Looking up an address entry The Look Up feature helps you to quickly scroll to any of your address entries. On the Address Book list screen, enter the first letter of the entry you want to find. The list scrolls to the first entry that begins with that letter.

  • Page 53: Editing Address Book Entries

    Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Editing Address Book entries Pasting an image to an address entry You can paste an image to the address entry. Paste a photograph of a person or restaurant, for example, as a reminder of an address entry. To paste an image, you must first ready an image on your CLIÉ...
  • Page 54 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Tap the image you want to paste. The image you selected is pasted to the address entry. Tap Done. The Address screen is displayed again. A camera icon is attached to the entry that has the pasted image. A camera icon Note...
  • Page 55 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Modifying an address entry You can modify part of the address entry. On the Address Book list screen, tap the entry you want to modify. The Address View screen of the selected entry appears. Tap Edit.
  • Page 56 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Duplicating an address entry You can copy existing address entries you have created. This feature is useful when you use the address of one person or edit part of the address for another person. On the Address Book list screen, tap the entry you want to copy.
  • Page 57 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Deleting an address entry On the Address Book list screen, tap the entry you want to delete. The Address View screen of the selected record appears. Tap Edit. The Address Edit screen appears. Tap Details.
  • Page 58 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Changing the address entry details You can change the type of information that appears in the address list screen, categorize an entry, and hide an entry for security reasons. You can also delete entries. On the Address Book list screen, tap the entry you want to change.

  • Page 59: Using The Address Book Menus

    Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Using the Address Book menus This section describes the menu commands specific to Address Book. For the Edit menu, see “Using the Edit menu” on page 98. The Record and Options menus differ depending on whether you are displaying the Address List screen or the Address View screen.
  • Page 60 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Options menus Font You can select a desired font in the Select Font dialog box. Preferences Remember last category: Determines how Address Book appears when you return to it from another application. If you select this check box, Address Book shows the last category you selected.

  • Page 61: Managing Tasks And Things To Do (To Do List)

    Managing tasks and things to do (To Do List) A To Do List is a reminder of some task you have to complete. A record in To Do List is called an “item.” Creating To Do List items Press the To Do List button on the front panel.

  • Page 62: Viewing To Do List Items

    Managing tasks and things to do (To Do List) Viewing To Do List items You can check the items you recorded in To Do List. Press the To Do List button on the front panel. The To Do screen appears. ™...

  • Page 63: Checking Off A To Do List Item

    Managing tasks and things to do (To Do List) Checking off a To Do List item You can check off a To Do List item to remind you that you’ve completed it. You can set To Do List to record the date that you completed the To Do item, and you can choose to show or hide completed items.

  • Page 64: Working With To Do List

    Managing tasks and things to do (To Do List) Working with To Do List Setting the priority of an item The priority setting for items lets you arrange the tasks in your To Do List according to their importance or urgency. The default setting for To Do List is to arrange items by priority and due date, with priority 1 items at the top.
  • Page 65 Managing tasks and things to do (To Do List) Setting the due date for an item You can associate a due date with any To Do List item. You can also sort the items that appear in the list based on their due date. On the To Do List screen, tap the text of the item whose due date you want to set.
  • Page 66 Managing tasks and things to do (To Do List) Deleting an item You can delete items from To Do List. On the To Do List screen, tap the item you want to delete. Tap Details. The To Do Item Details dialog box appears. Tap Delete.
  • Page 67 Managing tasks and things to do (To Do List) Changing the appearance of To Do List The To Do Preferences dialog box enables you to change the appearance of To Do List. On the To Do List screen, tap Show. The To Do Preferences dialog box appears.

  • Page 68: Using The To Do List Menus

    Managing tasks and things to do (To Do List) Using the To Do List menus This section describes the menu commands specific to To Do List. For the Edit menu, see “Using the Edit menu” on page 98. Record menus Delete Item Deletes the current To Do item.

  • Page 69: Creating Memos (Memo Pad)

    Creating memos (Memo Pad) You can use Memo Pad to create brief memos on your CLIÉ handheld. You can also display TXT or CSV (Comma Separated Value) document files created on your computer (page 124). A record in Memo Pad is called a “memo.”...
  • Page 70 Creating memos (Memo Pad) Enter the text you want to appear in the memo. To move down to a new line, tap the Enter key when using the onscreen ® keyboard or write when using Graffiti writing. Tap Done or press the BACK button when you finish. The first line of the memo is displayed.

  • Page 71: Reviewing Memos

    Creating memos (Memo Pad) Reviewing memos The first line of a memo appears in the Memo List. This makes it easy to locate and review your memos. Press the Memo Pad button on the front panel. Memo Pad starts and the Memo List is displayed. ™...
  • Page 72 Creating memos (Memo Pad) Viewing memos by category Press the Jog Dial navigator when the memo list is displayed but no memo is selected. Each time you press the Jog Dial navigator, the display toggles through all the available categories. Selecting the desired category from the categories list Tap the arrow V at the upper right corner of the screen to display the category list.
  • Page 73 Creating memos (Memo Pad) Tap the desired order of the memos in the Sort by field. • Manual: Sorts the memos manually. • Alphabetic: Sorts the memos in numerical and then alphabetical order. Tap OK. To sort the memos manually In step 4, select Manual to activate manual sorting.

  • Page 74: Editing Memos

    Creating memos (Memo Pad) Editing memos Deleting a memo You can delete an unnecessary memo from Memo Pad. On the Memo Pad screen, tap the memo you want to delete. The contents of the memo you tapped appears. Tap Details. The Memo Details dialog box appears.
  • Page 75 Creating memos (Memo Pad) Categorizing a memo You can categorize your memo. In step 2 of “Deleting a memo,” tap the arrow V next to Category to display the list of available categories and then tap the desired category for the memo. Making a memo private You can hide a memo that you mark as private.

  • Page 76: Using The Memo Pad Menus

    Creating memos (Memo Pad) Using the Memo Pad menus This section describes the menu commands specific to Memo Pad. For the Edit menu, see “Using the Edit menu” on page 98. The Record and Options menus differ depending on the screen displayed. Record menus Beam Category Sends all the memos in the currently selected category to...

  • Page 77: Using Calculator (Calc)

    Using Calculator (Calc) Calculating with Calculator Perform either of the following to start the Calculator: • Tap the Calculator icon. • Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select Calc and press the Jog Dial navigator. • Tap the Calc icon on the Application Launcher screen. The Calculator screen appears.

  • Page 78: Using The Calculator Buttons

    Using Calculator (Calc) Using the Calculator buttons Calculator has several buttons to help you perform calculations. Clears the last number you entered. Use this button if you make a mistake while entering a number in the middle of a calculation. This button enables you to re- enter the number without starting the calculation over.

  • Page 79: Performing Common Tasks

    Performing common tasks This section describes how to perform tasks that you can do in most or all of the basic applications. Using the Application Launcher This section describes how to switch between applications, how to change application settings so they are customized to your work methods, and how to categorize applications so you view them in related groups.
  • Page 80 Performing common tasks Categorizing applications The category feature enables you to manage the number of application icons that appear in the Application Launcher screen. You can assign an application to a category and then display a single category or all your applications. To categorize an application Tap the Home icon.
  • Page 81 Performing common tasks Note ® If you have a Memory Stick media inserted in your CLIÉ handheld, a Card icon appears at the bottom of the drop-down categories list. For details on how to use the Memory Stick media, see page 135. Changing the Application Launcher display By default, the Application Launcher displays each application as an icon.
  • Page 82 Performing common tasks To open the Application Launcher screen to the last-opened category or the last-used application Tap the Home icon. Tap the Menu icon. The menu is displayed. Tap Options, and tap Preferences. The Preferences screen is displayed. Tap the Remember Last Category check box to select it or the Remember Last Used App to select it.

  • Page 83: Categorizing Records

    Performing common tasks Categorizing records You can categorize records in Address Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad applications for easy retrieval. (Date Book does not have categories.) When you create a record, it is automatically assigned to the currently displayed category.
  • Page 84 Performing common tasks Moving a record into a category Tap the record that you want to categorize. Address Book only: Tap Edit. The Address Edit screen appears. Tap Details. Tap the arrow V next to Category to display the list of available categories.
  • Page 85 Performing common tasks Defining a new category Tap the arrow V at the upper right corner of the screen. A list of available categories appears. Tap Edit Categories. The Edit Categories screen is displayed. Tap New. The Edit Categories dialog box is displayed. Enter a new category name and tap OK.

  • Page 86: Finding Records

    Performing common tasks Finding records Your CLIÉ handheld lets you find information by entering text in the Find option dialog box or searching for a phone number using the Phone Lookup option. These two options are available for all the basic CLIÉ applications. Each application offers ways to find information: •...
  • Page 87 Tap Stop. To resume the search, tap Find More. Note The Find option is not case sensitive; searching for “sony” also finds “Sony.” Select text in an application before tapping the Find icon to automatically place the text in the Find dialog box.
  • Page 88 Performing common tasks Using the Phone Lookup option The Phone Lookup option lets you find a telephone number from the Address list screen and lets you add the information that appears in this list to a record. For example, you can add a telephone number from the Address list to an entry in Memo Pad.
  • Page 89 Performing common tasks Tap Add. The Phone Lookup closes and the name and phone number are added to the record you displayed in step 1. ® To activate Phone Lookup with Graffiti ® Write the Graffiti Command stroke to activate Phone Lookup. Phone Lookup using text Drag and highlight text and then write the Graffiti Command stroke The selected text is replaced with the found name and phone number.

  • Page 90: Protecting Your Data (Security)

    Performing common tasks Protecting your data (Security) Your CLIÉ handheld includes a Security application that allows you to protect your data from unauthorized users. In Security, you can do the following: • Lock and turn off your CLIÉ handheld so that it does not operate until you enter the correct password.
  • Page 91 Performing common tasks Tap Unassigned. The Password dialog box appears. Enter a password and a hint to remember it, then tap OK. The dialog box for verifying the password appears. Enter the same password again to verify it and tap OK. Your password is assigned.
  • Page 92 Performing common tasks • To change the password, enter a new password and tap • To delete the password, tap Unassign. If you forget your password If you forget your password, you can delete it. Note, however, that deleting a forgotten password also deletes all entries and records marked as Private. (If you synchronize with your computer before deleting a forgotten ®...
  • Page 93 Performing common tasks Locking your CLIÉ handheld with a password You can lock your CLIÉ handheld so that you have to enter your password to operate it. Note If you lock your CLIÉ handheld, you must enter the exact password to restart your CLIÉ handheld.
  • Page 94 Performing common tasks Tap Off & Lock. Your CLIÉ handheld is turned off and locked. To start your CLIÉ handheld, turn it on and enter the password. Setting your CLIÉ handheld to lock automatically You can set your CLIÉ handheld to lock whenever you turn it off. Back up your data and assign a password.
  • Page 95 Performing common tasks Making records private In all basic applications, you can make individual records private. Private records remain visible and accessible, until you select the Security setting to hide all private records. To mask or hide private records You can mask or hide your private records. To view the masked or hidden records, you need to enter the password.

  • Page 96: Attaching Notes

    Performing common tasks Attaching notes In all basic applications except Memo Pad, you can attach a note to a record. A note can be up to several thousand characters long. For example, for an appointment in Date Book, you can attach a note with directions to a location. Tap the record to which you want to add a note.

  • Page 97: Purging Records

    Performing common tasks Purging records If outdated records of Date Book or To Do List take up memory on your CLIÉ handheld, it’s a good idea to remove them by using Purge. If you think Date Book or To Do List records might prove useful later, you can save them in an archive file on your computer.

  • Page 98: Using The Edit Menu

    Performing common tasks Using the Edit menu The Edit menu is available with any screen where you enter or edit text. In general, commands available in the Edit menu apply to the text that you select in an application. Selecting text in an application Tap the beginning of the text that you want to select.

  • Page 99: Choosing Fonts

    Performing common tasks Choosing fonts In all basic applications, you can change the font style to make the text easier to read. You can choose a different font style for each application. Open an application. Tap the Menu icon. The menu is displayed. Tap Options, and tap Font.

  • Page 100: Exchanging And Updating Data Using A Hotsync Operation

    Chapter 3 Exchanging and updating data ® using a HotSync operation ® This chapter describes how to select HotSync operation options and how to perform a HotSync operation via cradle, infrared communications port, or network. Other advanced HotSync operations include how to use file link functions and how to import data from Windows applications.

  • Page 101: What Is A Hotsync ® Operation

    ® What is a HotSync operation? ® A HotSync operation is a one-step operation that allows you to synchronize data between your CLIÉ handheld and your computer. With just one press on the HotSync button, you can synchronize your CLIÉ ™...

  • Page 102: Performing A Local Hotsync ® Operation With The Cradle

    Local Serial is not selected from the shortcut menu. If the HotSync icon is not shown in the task tray, click Start, point to Programs (All Programs in Windows® XP), Sony Handheld, and click HotSync Manager. Press the HotSync button on the cradle to start the HotSync operation.
  • Page 103 ® Performing a local HotSync operation with the cradle If a message stating that the selected COM port is not available is displayed Follow the procedures below. If the same message appears again, uninstall the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software and re-install it. ®...

  • Page 104: Using The Palm™ Desktop For Clié Software

    Double-click the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software icon on the Windows desktop or click Start, select Programs (All Programs in Windows XP), Sony Handheld, and click Palm Desktop for CLIÉ. The Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software starts. To quit the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software...

  • Page 105: Locating The Palm Desktop For Clié Components

    ™ Using the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software Locating the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ components 1 List pane Displays the records in the current Desktop application. 2 Application Launch bar Provides one-click access to each Desktop application. Click an icon to open its associated application.

  • Page 106: Advanced Hotsync ® Operations

    ® Advanced HotSync operations ® Setting the HotSync setup options ® You can change how to start the HotSync Manager or make the local HotSync settings. ® Click the HotSync icon in the Windows task tray (bottom-right corner of the taskbar) and select Setup from the shortcut menu.
  • Page 107 ® Advanced HotSync operations Click the Modem tab to display the modem settings and adjust the options as needed. ® See “Conducting a HotSync operation via modem” on page 113 for more information. If you are attached to a network, click the Network tab to display the network settings and adjust the options as needed.

  • Page 108: Customizing Hotsync Application Settings (Conduit)

    ® Advanced HotSync operations Customizing HotSync application settings (Conduit) What is a “Conduit”? For each application, you can define a set of options that determine how records are handled during synchronization. These options are called a ® “conduit.” By default, a HotSync operation synchronizes all files between your CLIÉ...
  • Page 109 ® Advanced HotSync operations Click Change. The Change HotSync Action dialog box appears. Click the direction in which you want to write data, or click Do nothing. Click OK. Repeat steps 2 through 6 to change conduit settings for other applications (or users).

  • Page 110: Conducting An Ir Hotsync Operation

    ® Advanced HotSync operations Conducting an IR HotSync operation You can use the IR (infrared) port of your CLIÉ handheld to perform an IR ® HotSync operation with a computer equipped with an IrDA (Infrared Data Association) IR port. An IR HotSync operation allows you to perform a HotSync operation without using the cradle.
  • Page 111 ® Advanced HotSync operations Click the Local tab to change the setting for an IR HotSync operation as needed. • Serial Port: Specifies a virtual port for an infrared port. If you are not sure of the connection port, see the Infrared Monitor in the Windows Control Panel.
  • Page 112 ® Advanced HotSync operations Tap the icon. The HotSync operation starts. Wait for the message showing that the HotSync operation is complete. To restore the local HotSync settings Connect the cradle to your computer. Click the HotSync icon in the Windows task tray and clear the check mark of Local Serial from the shortcut menu.

  • Page 113: Conducting A Hotsync Operation Via Modem

    ® Advanced HotSync operations Conducting a HotSync operation via modem You can use a modem to synchronize your CLIÉ handheld when you are ® away from your computer. A HotSync operation via modem allows you to back up your CLIÉ data to your computer away from your computer. modem A HotSync operation Your CLIÉ...
  • Page 114 ® Advanced HotSync operations Preparing your computer The following few steps must be performed to prepare your computer for a modem HotSync operation. Be sure to perform these steps before you leave your office or home so that your computer is ready to receive a call from your CLIÉ...
  • Page 115 ® Advanced HotSync operations Adjust the following options as needed. • Serial Port: Identifies the port for the modem. If you are unsure of the port assignment, look at the Modem Properties in the Windows Control Panel. • Speed: Determines the speed at which data is transferred. Try the “As Fast As Possible”...
  • Page 116 ® Advanced HotSync operations Tap the Enter phone # field. The Phone Setup dialog box is displayed. Change the following settings if necessary: 1 Enter the telephone number used to access the modem connected to your computer. If necessary, enter a dial prefix (such as “9”) to access an outside line, and tap the Dial prefix check box.
  • Page 117 ® Advanced HotSync operations To select the conduits for a modem HotSync operation The Conduit Setup dialog box on your CLIÉ handheld enables you to define which files and/or applications synchronize during a modem HotSync operation. You can use these settings to minimize the time required to synchronize your data when using a modem.
  • Page 118 ® Advanced HotSync operations Performing a HotSync operation via modem After you prepare your computer and your CLIÉ handheld, and select your Conduit Setup options, you are ready to perform a modem HotSync operation. Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select HotSync and press the Jog Dial navigator, or tap the HotSync icon on the Application Launcher screen.

  • Page 119: Conducting A Hotsync Operation Via A Network

    ® Advanced HotSync operations Conducting a HotSync operation via a network ® When you use the Network HotSync application, you can take advantage of the LAN and WAN connectivity available in many office environments. The Network HotSync application enables you to perform a HotSync operation by dialing in to a network (Network Modem Sync) or by using a cradle that is connected to any computer on your LAN or WAN (LAN Sync) (provided that the computer connected to the cradle also has the Network...
  • Page 120 ® Advanced HotSync operations Place your CLIÉ handheld on the cradle and press the HotSync button on the front panel of the cradle. The HotSync operation starts. This HotSync operation records the network information about your computer onto your CLIÉ handheld. Check if your computer‘s network information (Primary PC name and Primary PC address) is entered in your CLIÉ...
  • Page 121 ® Advanced HotSync operations Tap Modem Sync Prefs from the Options menu. The Modem Sync Preferences screen is displayed. Tap Network. Tap OK. The HotSync screen appears again. Tap Modem, and tap Select Service. The Preferences screen is displayed. Note See “Changing the Network preferences”...
  • Page 122 ® Advanced HotSync operations Tap Done. Tap the Menu icon. Tap Conduit Setup from the Options menu. Follow the instructions in “To select the conduits for a modem HotSync operation ” on page 117. Perform a HotSync operation via modem. Follow the instructions in “Performing a HotSync operation via modem”...
  • Page 123 ® Advanced HotSync operations Tap Conduit Setup from the Options menu. Follow the instructions in “To select the conduits for a modem HotSync operation ” on page 117. Perform a local HotSync operation. ® Follow the instructions in “Performing a local HotSync operation with the cradle”...

  • Page 124: Importing Data From A Windows Application

    ® Advanced HotSync operations Importing data from a Windows application If you have data stored in Windows computer applications such as spreadsheets and databases, you can transfer that data to your CLIÉ handheld. Importable file formats Save data in one of the file formats listed below, import it into the Palm ®...
  • Page 125 ® Advanced HotSync operations Importing data Start the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software. Click the application into which you want to import data. If you are importing records that contain a field with category names, select All in the Category box. Be sure that the same categories that appear in the imported file also exist in the application.

  • Page 126: Synchronizing With External Data (File Link)

    ® Advanced HotSync operations Synchronizing with external data (File Link) The File Link feature allows you to import Address Book and Memo Pad information onto your CLIÉ handheld from a separate external file such as a ® company phone list. HotSync Manager stores the data in a separate category on your Palm Desktop for CLIÉ...

  • Page 127: Communicating Using Your Sony Clié Handheld

    Memory Stick media, and how to use the Memory Stick Gate application for managing the data in Memory Stick media. Contents Beaming between your Sony CLIÉ Handheld and another ® Palm OS PDA ................ 128 What you can do with beaming ......... 128 Beaming information ............

  • Page 128: Beaming Between Your Sony Clié Handheld And Another Palm Os ® Pda

    Beaming between your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® and another Palm OS What you can do with beaming Your CLIÉ handheld is equipped with an IR (infrared) port that you can use ® to beam information to another Palm OS PDA device that is close by and also has an IR port.

  • Page 129: Beaming Information

    Beaming between your Sony CLIÉ Handheld and another Palm ® Beaming information You can beam a record, business card, or category of records between your CLIÉ handheld and another Palm OS PDA. Locate the record, business card, or category you want to beam.

  • Page 130: Receiving Beamed Information

    Beaming between your Sony CLIÉ Handheld and another Palm ® Receiving beamed information Turn on your CLIÉ handheld. Point the IR port directly at the IR port of the other Palm OS PDA handheld transmitting the data. The Beam dialog box is displayed. Beaming data starts.

  • Page 131: Using Memory Stick ® Media

    MagicGate Memory Stick media to your computer, the file may be disabled. To handle copyright-protected files, use a “MagicGate” compliant application such as the SonicStage LE software. Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld...

  • Page 132: Inserting And Removing Memory Stick Media

    Push Memory Stick media gently into the slot and then release it so that Memory Stick media pops out. Then pull it out from your CLIÉ handheld. Push Memory Stick media in. Pull Memory Stick media out. Continued on next page Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld...
  • Page 133 To use Memory Stick media in your CLIÉ handheld, follow the instructions to format it. Note, however, that all stored data will be erased. Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld...

  • Page 134: Protecting The Data In Memory Stick Media

    Select the write protect position when you do not want to overwrite or delete the data in the inserted Memory Stick media. Back side Write Enable Write Protect Position Position LOCK LOCK LOCK Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld...

  • Page 135: Starting An Application In Memory Stick Media

    If the application you are about to open had been installed to the Memory Stick media ® through a HotSync operation, some Sony application may not start. For details, see page 151. Starting an application automatically when Memory Stick media is inserted...

  • Page 136: Viewing Information Of The Inserted Memory Stick Media (Card Info)

    Jog Dial navigator. Or tap the Card Info icon on the Application Launcher screen. The Card Info screen appears. Tap the Menu icon. Tap Rename Card. The Rename Card dialog box appears. Continued on next page Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld...

  • Page 137: Formatting Memory Stick Media

    The Memory Stick Gate application starts up. Tap the Menu icon. The Menu screen appears. Tap Options, and tap Format. The confirmation message appears. Tap OK. Formatting starts. Continued on next page Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld...
  • Page 138 • If you remove or insert Memory Stick media during initialization, your Memory Stick media is not recognized by your computer. In this case, remove Memory Stick media, reinsert it, and start formatting again. Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld...

  • Page 139: Media

    (ID) as one grouped item. Tap this icon to display or hide the contents. Tap this icon to sort in ascending or descending order. Continued on next page Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld...
  • Page 140 : Tap this icon to display upper the folder. : Tap this icon to display the contents of the folder. Tap here to display “file name” to show the file name with PC file extensions. Continued on next page Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld...
  • Page 141 In some cases when you move or copy a specific file using the Memory Stick Gate application, a CLIÉ application may not function properly. Sony is not liable for any trouble with applications or data that arises out of your deletion or moving of a file.

  • Page 142: Copying Your Clié Handheld Data To Memory Stick Media

    Tap to select the data you want to copy to Memory Stick media. You can select multiple files. Note You cannot copy data marked with a lock icon. Continued on next page Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld...
  • Page 143 CLIÉ handheld to Memory Stick media, data copying or moving may fail, leaving invalid files in Memory Stick media. If this occurs, charge your CLIÉ handheld and try copying or moving again. When an overwrite confirm message appears, tap Yes or Yes to all. Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld...

  • Page 144: Copying Data In Memory Stick Media To Your Clié Handheld

    You can also tap the arrow V in the upper right corner to select MS from the drop-down list. You can also select MS by tapping The data in the default folder (“/PALM/PROGRAMS/MSFILES“) in Memory Stick media is listed. Continued on next page Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld...
  • Page 145 Select the file or folder that you want to rename, and tap the Menu icon. Tap Rename in the Tools menu. Rename the file or folder in the following dialog box. Note You cannot rename a read-only file. Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld...
  • Page 146 HotSync operation. • A read-only file cannot be deleted. If you attempt to move a read-only file, it will be copied onto your CLIÉ handheld instead. Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld...

  • Page 147: Deleting Data In Memory Stick Media

    The data in the “/PALM/PROGRAMS/MSFILES“ folder of Memory Stick media is listed. Tap to select the data that you want to delete. Tap DELETE. The Delete File dialog box is displayed. Continued on next page Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld...
  • Page 148 You can only select a folder under the “PALM/PROGRAMS” or “PALM/ Launcher” folder. The other folders cannot be selected. Note You cannot delete a read-only file. Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld...

  • Page 149: Using The Memory Stick Gate Menus

    Options menus Format Formats Memory Stick media inserted in your CLIÉ handheld. Media Information Displays the memory information of Memory Stick media. About MS Gate Shows the version information for Memory Stick Gate. Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld...

  • Page 150: Installing Applications To/From Memory Stick Media Without Using The Memory Stick Gate Application

    Application Launcher screen and tap on the application icon. (Note, that such applications can only be used while the Memory Stick media containing the application is inserted in the CLIÉ handheld). Continued on next page Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld...
  • Page 151 Memory Stick Gate application, or delete the files. If you do not use the Memory Stick Gate application when installing, applications and data files are stored in the ”PALM/Launcher” folder. Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld...

  • Page 152: Customizing Your Sony Clié Handheld (Preferences)

    Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) This chapter describes how to customize your CLIÉ handheld by changing the Preferences settings. Contents What you can do with Preferences ......... 153 Changing the Buttons preferences .......... 155 Assigning applications to buttons ........155 Changing the full-screen pen stroke activities .....

  • Page 153: What You Can Do With Preferences

    You can recalibrate your screen after a hard reset or if you find that “tapping” does not work as expected. For details, see “Step 2: Turning on your Sony CLIÉ Handheld for the first time” in the Read This First manual. • Formats Set the region default and the formats for dates, times, calendar, and numbers.
  • Page 154 Application Launcher screen. The Preferences screen appears. Tap the arrow V in the upper right corner of the screen and select the Preferences screen you want to view from the drop-down list. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 155: Changing The Buttons Preferences

    When you have assigned another application to the button, you can start the original application using the Application Launcher. To reset to the default settings Tap Default in step 2. All application buttons are reset to their factory settings. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 156: Changing The Full-Screen Pen Stroke Activities

    CLIÉ handheld, assign a password. When locked, you need to enter the password to use your CLIÉ handheld. ® • Beam Data: Beams the current record to another Palm OS PDA. Tap OK. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 157: Assigning Applications To Hotsync ® Buttons

    The HotSync button assignment is changed. Tap OK. Any changes that you make in the HotSync Buttons screen become effective immediately. You can activate the selected application by pressing the HotSync button. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 158: Changing The Jog Dial™ Navigator Preferences

    To set to turn off the power by keeping the BACK button pressed, select Power Off. Display Cursor/Menu is selected by default ( ). You can display the cursor or menu by keeping the BACK button pressed. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 159: Setting The Display Format Of The Time, Date, And Numbers (Formats)

    Tap Formats from the drop-down list on the Preferences screen. The Formats Preferences screen is displayed. Tap the arrow V next to “Preset to” and select a region name. Tap OK. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 160: Selecting The Time, Date, And Numbers Formats

    This setting controls the Day, Week, Month, and Agenda views in Date Book and all other aspects of your CLIÉ handheld that display a calendar. Tap the arrow V next to Numbers and select formats for the decimal point and thousands separator. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 161: Setting The Date & Time Preferences

    The Set Date screen appears. Tap the arrow b or B beside the year at the top of the screen to set the year. Tap the current month. Tap the current date. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 162: Setting The Time

    The Set Time screen appears. Tap the arrow V or v to set the hour. Tap the minute box and tap the arrow V or v to set the minute. Tap AM or PM. Tap OK. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 163: Setting The Time Zone And Daylight Saving Time

    Tap Date & Time from the drop-down list on the Preferences screen. The Date & Time Preferences screen is displayed. Tap the arrow V next to Daylight saving. Tap and select On or Off. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 164: Setting The General Preferences

    If you want to leave your CLIÉ handheld turned on while it is connected to the cradle, make sure that the check box next to “Stay on in Cradle” is selected. To turn it off automatically, clear the check box. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 165: Setting Sounds

    Tap the arrow V next to Game Sound and select the desired sound level or Off from the drop-down list. The Game Sound setting works only with the games that are programmed to respond to this setting. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 166: Turning The Vibrate Alarm And Led Alarm On Or Off

    • Off: Disables the Alarm Vibrate feature Tap the arrow V next to Alarm LED and select On or Off from the drop-down list. • On: Enables the Alarm LED feature • Off: Disables the Alarm LED feature Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 167: Turning The Beam Receive Feature On Or Off

    The General Preferences screen is displayed. Tap the arrow V next to Beam Receive and select On or Off from the drop-down list. • On: Enables the Beam Receive feature. • Off: Disables the Beam Receive feature. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 168: Entering Owner Information

    Tap Unlock. The Unlock Message dialog box appears. Enter your current password (the one you entered in the Security application) and tap OK. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 169: Creating Graffiti ® Shortcuts

    On the ShortCut Name line, enter the letters you want to use to activate the ShortCut. Tap the ShortCut Text area and enter the text that you want to appear when you write the ShortCut characters. Tap OK. Continued on next page Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
  • Page 170 If you no longer need a ShortCut, you can delete it from the list of ShortCuts. Tap the ShortCut you want to delete in the ShortCuts list and tap Delete. The confirmation dialog box is displayed. Tap Yes. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 171: Changing The Network Preferences

    Tap Network from the drop-down list on the Preferences screen. The Network Preferences screen is displayed. Tap the arrow V next to Service and select the predefined service template you want to use. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 172: Entering A User Name

    If you are concerned about security, select the Prompt option and do not enter a password. On the Network Preferences screen, tap the Password field. Enter the password you use to log into your server. Tap OK. The Password field updates to display the word “-Assigned-.” Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 173: Selecting A Connection

    Dial prefix check box. You can enter a comma in the field to introduce a “pause” in the dialing sequence. Each comma equals a two second pause. Continued on next page Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 174: Creating Additional Service Templates

    To add a new service template On the Network Preferences screen, tap the Menu icon. Tap New from the Service menu. An Untitled service template is added to the drop-down list for the Service field. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
  • Page 175 Service and select the predefined service template you want to delete. Tap the Menu icon. Tap Delete from the Service menu. The Delete Service dialog box is displayed. Tap OK. The selected service template is deleted. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 176: Adding Detailed Information To A Service Template

    • Never: Keeps your PPP or SLIP connection until you turn off your CLIÉ handheld (or until it times out). Note that this option will be more costly than others. Tap the Query DNS check box to deselect it. Continued on next page Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 177: Creating Log In Scripts

    179. On the Network Preferences screen, tap the service field. Tap Details. The Details screen is displayed. Tap Script. The Log in Script screen is displayed. Continued on next page Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
  • Page 178 (for example, a password or a security code). • End: Identifies the last line in the log in script. Repeat step 4 until the log in script is complete. Tap OK. Tap OK. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
  • Page 179 • \^ : Includes a caret as part of the string • \< : Includes a < as part of the string • \\ : Includes a backslash as part of the string Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 180: Using The Network Preferences Menus

    The information in the Network Log can help your ISP or your System Administrator pinpoint where the log in procedure communication fails and why. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 181: Setting The High Resolution Assist Function

    In step 4, check an application when the following occurs in the high resolution mode: • Performances are largely deteriorated (e.g. game). • Display is divided into two, characters are distorted, or other operational irregularities occur. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 182: Additional Information

    CLIÉ handheld to another, precautions taken when using your CLIÉ handheld, troubleshooting your CLIÉ handheld, and other technical information about your CLIÉ handheld. Contents Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ......183 Backing up data to your computer through ® a HotSync operation ............

  • Page 183: Backing Up Data Of Your Sony Clié Handheld

    Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld You can save a back-up copy of your CLIÉ handheld by performing either of the following three methods: ® • Backing up data to your computer through HotSync operation ® • Backing up all data to a Memory Stick...

  • Page 184: Backing Up All Clié Data To A Memory Stick Media (Using The Memory Stick Backup Application)

    Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® Backing up all CLIÉ data to a Memory Stick media (using the Memory Stick Backup application) With the Memory Stick Backup application, you can back-up all the following CLIÉ handheld application and data to a Memory Stick media with a single tap.
  • Page 185 Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Backup). The Backup All Files dialog box appears. Tap OK. The Backup Progress screen appears, and general information of the back-up (its date, size, and number of contents) appears in the list.

  • Page 186: Backing Up Clié Handheld Data To A Memory Stick Media Using The Memory Stick Gate Application

    Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld In the Memory Stick Backup screen, tap to select the back-up data that you want to restore from the list. (Restore). The Restore Confirm dialog box appears. Tap OK. After the back-up data is restored, the CLIÉ handheld automatically shuts itself down and restarts.
  • Page 187 Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Restoring back-up data and applications to your CLIÉ handheld Note When you restore (copy) back-up data and applications to your CLIÉ handheld, the data currently saved in your CLIÉ handheld will be overwritten with the back-up data.

  • Page 188: Using Data Of Another Sony Clié Handheld

    Using data of another Sony CLIÉ Handheld If you already own a Sony CLIÉ Handheld, you can use data of your old CLIÉ handheld with your new CLIÉ handheld. You can transfer data from your old CLIÉ handheld to your new CLIÉ handheld with either of the following methods: •...
  • Page 189 Using data of another Sony CLIÉ Handheld Repeat steps 3 through 5 to export data of other applications. Click the user name of your new CLIÉ handheld from the User name list in the upper right of the screen. If you have never performed a HotSync operation with your new CLIÉ...

  • Page 190: Using Memory Stick ® Media To Transfer Data

    Using data of another Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® Using Memory Stick media to transfer data You can use Memory Stick media to transfer data of your old CLIÉ handheld to your new CLIÉ handheld. Notes • Use Memory Stick media that has sufficient free memory space.
  • Page 191 Using data of another Sony CLIÉ Handheld Tap OK. The data selected in step 3 is copied onto Memory Stick media. Remove the Memory Stick media from your other CLIÉ handheld and insert it into your new CLIÉ handheld. Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select MS Gate and press the Jog Dial navigator.

  • Page 192: Performing A Hotsync ® Operation Between Your Old Clié Handheld And The New Palm Desktop For Clié Software

    Using data of another Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® Performing a HotSync operation between your old CLIÉ handheld and the new Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software If you already own a CLIÉ handheld before PEG-T665C, you can perform a HotSync operation between that CLIÉ handheld and the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ...

  • Page 193: Precautions

    Precautions Notes on use • Be sure not to scratch or damage your CLIÉ handheld’s screen or the ® Graffiti writing area. Always use the supplied stylus or a plastic-tipped pointer to tap on the screen. Do not use a real pen, pencil, or other sharp object on the screen.

  • Page 194: Battery Considerations

    Precautions Battery considerations Follow these precautions when you charge your CLIÉ handheld. On charging • It takes approximately four hours to charge your CLIÉ handheld when the battery is empty. • If you charge your CLIÉ handheld every day, it takes only a few minutes to charge the battery.
  • Page 195 If your battery drains and you leave your CLIÉ handheld in an uncharged state for an extended period of time, all of the stored data will be erased. Sony suggests you charge your CLIÉ handheld frequently. Chapter 6 Additional information...

  • Page 196: Troubleshooting - Frequently Asked Questions

    ® Thousands of third-party add-on applications are available for the Palm OS platform. Sony does not support third-party applications. If you have a problem with a third- party application, contact the developer or publisher of that software. Operating problems I do not see anything on my CLIÉ handheld’s screen.
  • Page 197 , Check the System Sound setting. See “Setting sounds” (page 165). My CLIÉ handheld has frozen. , Perform a soft reset. See “Resetting your Sony CLIÉ Handheld” (page 24). , Make sure that the HOLD switch is not in the protect position.
  • Page 198 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions Tapping and writing problems When I tap the buttons or screen icons, my CLIÉ handheld activates the wrong feature. , Calibrate the screen. See “What you can do with Preferences” (page 153). When I tap the Menu icon, nothing happens. , Not all applications or screens have menus.
  • Page 199 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions Application problems I tapped the Today button, but it does not show the correct date. , Your CLIÉ handheld is not set to the current date. Make sure the Set Date box in the Date & Time Preferences screen displays the current date.
  • Page 200 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions I created an event in Date Book, but it does not appear in the Week view. , In the Week view, you cannot select overlapping events that have the same start time. If you have two or more events with the same start time, choose the Day view to see overlapping events.
  • Page 201 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions ® HotSync operation problems ® I cannot perform a HotSync operation. What should I check to make sure I am doing it correctly? ® , Check that the operating system of your computer is Windows 98 Second Edition/Me/2000 Professional/XP.
  • Page 202 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions I tried to perform a local HotSync operation, but it did not complete successfully. Try each of these in turn: , Make sure that HotSync Manager is running. If HotSync Manager is running, exit, and restart it. , Make sure that Local USB is selected in the HotSync Manager menu or the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ...
  • Page 203 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions My CLIÉ handheld appears to freeze when I place it near my computer. , Move your CLIÉ handheld away from the computer’s infrared port. , Make sure that you turn the Beam Receive function off. My CLIÉ...
  • Page 204 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions When I tap the HotSync button on the cradle, nothing happens on the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software and my CLIÉ handheld times out. , Check the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software HotSync Setup options to confirm that you have the correct settings for local HotSync operations.
  • Page 205 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions Connection problems I have trouble establishing a network connection to my ISP or dial-in server. , Check the Expanded Service Connection Progress messages to identify the point where the connection fails in the log in procedure. Press the scroll button downwards at any point during log in to display these messages.
  • Page 206 , Perform a soft reset. See “Resetting your Sony CLIÉ Handheld” (page 24) for more information. I cannot beam Address Book data. , You cannot beam images to a Palm OS PDA other than a Sony CLIÉ handheld. Recharging problems When I place my CLIÉ...
  • Page 207 I forgot the password and my CLIÉ handheld is locked. , If you assign a password and lock your CLIÉ handheld, you must perform a hard reset to continue using your CLIÉ handheld. See “Resetting your Sony CLIÉ Handheld” (page 24) for more information. Chapter 6...
  • Page 208 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions ® Memory Stick media problems ® I cannot copy/move data from Memory Stick media to my CLIÉ handheld. , Your CLIÉ handheld requires a memory space of at least approximately 1.1 times the data size that you are copying/moving. I inserted Memory Stick media, but the message “Please insert Memory Stick media”...

  • Page 209: If You Still Cannot Perform A Hotsync ® Operation

    Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions ® If you still cannot perform a HotSync operation ® If you have reviewed items in the troubleshooting list and the HotSync operation problem persists, review the following. You cannot perform a HotSync operation before you install the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ...

  • Page 210: Getting Help

    Getting Help Sony offers several support options for your CLIÉ handheld. When you have questions or trouble, please refer to one of the following for a solution: Read This First (supplied), Operating Instructions (this guide), and Add-on Application Guide (supplied) describes how to use your CLIÉ...

  • Page 211: Specifications

    Specifications Audio frequency response Palm OS ver. 4.1 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz Dragonball SuperVZ 66 MHz Audio recording time (when Memory using a 128 MB Memory Stick ROM 4MB (FLASH) media) 16 MB (SDRAM), Approx. 120 min. User memory range (bit rate: 132 kbps) approx.

  • Page 212: Index

    Index Battery considerations Tips and notes ........194 Address Book Troubleshooting ........206 Editing ...........53 Battery life ......... 194 Entering a new entry ......47 Beam Receive feature ......167 Pasting an image ........53 Beaming Sorting entries ........51 Between two handhelds .......128 Using menus ..........
  • Page 213 Index Date Book Getting Help ........210 Graffiti ® writing Agenda view .......... 38 Day view ..........34 Accented characters ....... 18 Editing ...........40 Alphabets ........12, 14 Month view ........... 37 Basic procedures ........12 Repeating or continuous events ....30 Letters/numbers writing area ....
  • Page 214 Index Memory Stick Gate Copying CLIÉ data to Importing data from a Windows Memory Stick media ......142 application......... 124 Copying Memory Stick data to IR port ........110, 128 CLIÉ handheld ........144 Deleting data ........147 Formatting the Memory Stick media..137 Jog Dial navigator Notes on moving or copying data ..
  • Page 215 Index POWER button ........7 Precautions ........193 Network preferences ......171 Preferences Log in script ......... 177 Alarm ..........166 Password ..........172 Beam Receive feature ......167 Selecting a connenction ......173 Buttons ..........155 Selecting a service ........171 Date & Time preferences .......161 Service template ........174 Digitizer ..........
  • Page 216 Index Troubleshooting Applications ......... 199 Security ..........90 Beaming ..........205 Selecting text in an application ... 98 Connection ..........205 Setting HotSync operations ......201 Alarm ..........166 Memory Stick media ......208 Automatic shut-off time .......164 Operations ...........196 Date ............161 Password ..........207 Daylight saving time ......163 Recharging ...........206 Number formats ........160...
  • Page 218 For the latest support information, check our official Sony CLIÉ Web site http://www.sony.com/clie/...

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