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Sony CLIE PEG-N760C Operating Instructions Manual

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Personal Entertainment Organizer
PEG-N760C
© 2001 Sony Corporation
Chapter 1
Basic operations of your
Sony CLIÉ Handheld
Chapter 2
Using basic applications
Chapter 3
Exchanging and updating
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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 Instructions Personal Entertainment Organizer PEG-N760C © 2001 Sony Corporation 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...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ... 11 Using the onscreen keyboard ... 20 Using your computer keyboard ... 22 Changing the frontlight level ... 23 Resetting your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ... 24 Performing a soft reset ... 24 Performing a hard reset ... 25 Chapter 2...
  • Page 3 Importing data from a Windows application ... 134 Synchronizing with external data (File Link) ... 136 Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Beaming between your Sony CLIÉ Handheld and another Palm OS What you can do with beaming ... 138 Beaming information ...
  • Page 4 Setting the High Resolution Assist function ... 192 Chapter 6 Additional information ® Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ... 194 Backing up data to your computer through HotSync operation ... 194 Backing up all CLIÉ data to a Memory Stick media (using MS Backup) ...

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    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 gives an overview of your CLIÉ handheld’s features, hardware and software setup, installation instructions, and other important details.
  • Page 6 This chapter explains how to turn on and off your CLIÉ handheld, 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 HOLD switch 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. This action is called “tapping.“ Chapter1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Press lightly (tap) on the screen...
  • Page 9 Graffiti the full-screen dragging to another activity. See page 168 for details. Chapter1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Touch the desired item on the screen with the stylus and move it along the screen surface (drag).

  • 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. Chapter1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld mark Jog Dial...

  • Page 11: Entering Data Into Your Sony Clié Handheld

    Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® Using Graffiti writing to enter data This section explains the procedures for creating letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols, as well as teaching you some Graffiti 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 Draw Graffiti letters according to the following alphabet in the left-hand side of the Graffiti writing area. Space Carriage Return Chapter1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld BackSpace Period...

  • Page 15: Writing Numbers

    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: Writing Punctuation Marks

    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: Writing Symbols And Extended Characters

    Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Writing symbols and extended characters Make a Symbol Shift stroke Shift. The next stroke you make creates a symbol or extended character. (•) Bullet (™) Trademark (®) Registered (©) Copyrighted (‘) Left single quotation (’) Right single quotation...
  • 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: Using Navigation Strokes

    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 Caps lock Caps shift Numeric Tap here to display numeric keyboard Select the desired keyboard and tap the characters to enter text and numbers. You can use the onscreen keyboard in the same way as in the keyboard of your computer.

  • 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 Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software or any other supported personal information manager (PIM), such as Microsoft Outlook information.

  • Page 23: Changing The Frontlight Level

    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. Chapter1...

  • 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. Chapter1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld...

  • Page 25: Performing A Hard Reset

    After a hard reset, only the current date and time are retained. Formats, Preferences, and other settings are restored to their factory default settings. Note If the scroll button was used just prior to hard-resetting, the hard-reset may not be performed. Chapter1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld...

  • Page 26: Using Basic Applications

    Chapter 2 Using basic applications This chapter describes how to do tasks that are specific or common to the basic applications of your CLIÉ handheld: Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, Expense, and Calculator. Contents Managing schedules and events (Date Book) ... 27 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) ...

  • 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.” Note If the HOLD switch is in the protect position, you cannot operate your CLIÉ handheld. Scheduling an event Scheduling an event for the current date Press the Date Book...
  • 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 then 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 event. Notes • If you change the start date of a repeating event, your CLIÉ handheld calculates the number of days you moved the event. Your CLIÉ handheld then automatically changes the end date to maintain the duration of the repeating 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 Date Book starts. Today’s schedule is displayed. Rotate the Jog Dial yesterday or tomorrow. You can display the schedule for a specific day and time.
  • 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 Date Book starts up.
  • 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 Date Book starts up. Press the Jog Dial navigator repeatedly or tap the view icon.
  • 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 then 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. You can set an alarm to sound minutes, hours, or days before an event.
  • 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: Deleting Events

    Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Deleting events You can delete existing events in Date Book. Note If you delete the contents of a repeating 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 explains the menu commands specific to Date Book. For the Edit menu, see “Using the Edit menu” on page 108. Record menus New Event Delete Event Attach Note Delete Note Purge Beam Event...

  • Page 46: Options Menus

    Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Options menus Font Preferences Display Options Phone Lookup Security About Date Book Chapter2 Using Basic applications You can select a desired font in the Select Font dialog box. • Start/End Time: Defines the start and end times for Date Book screens.

  • 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.” Note If the HOLD switch is in the protect position, you cannot operate your CLIÉ handheld. Creating a new Address Book entry Press the Address Book The Address screen is displayed.
  • 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 The Address screen is displayed, listing your current entries. Rotate the Jog Dial you want to view. If the desired address entry is not displayed, rotate the Jog Dial navigator further to scroll up or down the entire list.
  • 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

    To paste an image, install the PictureGear™ Pocket software onto your CLIÉ handheld. For installation, see “Installing add-on applications onto your Sony CLIÉ Handheld or Memory Stick media” in the Read This First manual. Tap the address entry to which you want to paste an image in the address list.
  • 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. Note If you use the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ...
  • 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 The selected entry is deleted. To cancel deletion, tap Cancel. If you select the “Save archive copy on PC” check box, the deleted data will be saved onto the Palm Desktop for Sony software on your computer during the next HotSync operation.
  • 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 explains the menu commands specific to Address Book. For the Edit menu, see “Using the Edit menu” on page 108. 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 Preferences Rename Custom Fields Security About Address Book Chapter2 Using Basic applications You can select a desired font in the Select Font dialog box . Remember last category: Determines how Address Book appears when you return to it from another application.

  • 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.” Note If the HOLD switch is in the protect position, you cannot operate your CLIÉ handheld. Creating To Do List items Press the To Do List To Do List opens and displays the category of items you last viewed.

  • 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 The To Do screen appears. Rotate the Jog Dial that contains the note you want to view. Press the Jog Dial navigator.

  • 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 control 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 explains the menu commands specific to To Do List. For the Edit menu, see “Using the Edit menu” on page 108. Record menus Delete Item Attach Note Delete Note...

  • Page 69: Creating Memos (Memo Pad)

    Creating memos (Memo Pad) You can use Memo Pad to make brief memos on your CLIÉ handheld. You can also display TXT or CSV (Comma Separated Value) document files created on your computer (page 134). 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 software keyboard or write 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 Memo Pad starts and the Memo List is displayed. Rotate the Jog Dial to view.
  • 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 explains the menu commands specific to Memo Pad. For the Edit menu, see “Using the Edit menu” on page 108. The Record and Options menus differ depending on the screen displayed. Record menus Beam Category New Memo...

  • Page 77: Managing Expenses (Expense)

    Managing expenses (Expense) You can use Expense for many disbursement purposes such as recording expenditures for business trips and personal expenses. A record in Expense is called an “item.” Note If the HOLD switch is in the protect position, you cannot operate your CLIÉ handheld. Recording a new Expense item Expense allows you to record the date, Expense type, and the amount you spent.
  • Page 78 Managing expenses (Expense) Enter the amount of the expense. Tap –Expense Type– and select an Expense type from the drop-down list box. The item you entered in Step 3 is saved when you select an Expense Type. Note If you do not select an Expense type, the entered data will not be saved. You can also create a new Expense item on the Expense screen by writing on the number side of the Graffiti Expense item.

  • Page 79: Editing Expense Items

    Managing expenses (Expense) Editing Expense items Changing the display option You can change display options of Expense items. On the Expense screen, tap Show. The Show Options dialog box appears. Select the desired display mode option. • Sort by: Tap the arrow V next to Sort by and then select Date or Type to sort Expense items.
  • Page 80 Managing expenses (Expense) Changing the date of an Expense item The Expense item is initially displayed with the date when it is entered. If you want to record a past payment date for an Expense item, you can change the payment date of the item to the correct date. On the Expense screen, tap the Expense item whose date you want to change.
  • Page 81 Managing expenses (Expense) Entering receipt details for an Expense item You can add details to an Expense item in the Receipt Details screen. On the Expense screen, tap the Expense item to which you want to assign details. Tap Details. The Receipt Details dialog box appears.
  • Page 82 Managing expenses (Expense) • Attendees: Expense opens the Attendees screen which looks like a memo screen of Memo Pad. In this screen, you can enter the names of attendees and purposes of expenditures. To display the address information in Address Book, tap Address Lookup. Tap OK.
  • Page 83 Then, click OK. The templates have the extension .xlt and are stored in the Template folder in the “C:\Program Files\Sony Handheld” directory on your computer. To see what a template looks like before you use it, open the template in Microsoft Excel.
  • Page 84 Managing expenses (Expense) Tap the arrow V next to Currency and then tap Edit currencies from the drop-down list. The Select Currencies dialog box appears. Tap the arrow V for each Currency and then tap the country whose currency you want to display in the Currency list. Tap OK to close the Select Currencies dialog box.
  • Page 85 Managing expenses (Expense) To create a new currency symbol If the currency you want to use is not included in the Currency list, you can create your own custom country and currency symbol. On the Expense screen, tap the Menu The menu is displayed.

  • Page 86: Using The Expense Menus

    Managing expenses (Expense) Using the Expense menus This section explains the menu commands specific to Expense. For the Edit menu, see “Using the Edit menu” on page 108. Record menus Delete Item Purge Options menus Preferences Custom Currencies About Expense Chapter2 Using basic applications Deletes the current Expense item.

  • Page 87: Using Calculator (Calc)

    Using Calculator (Calc) Calculating with Calculator Do either of the following to start the Calculator: • Tap the Calculator • Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select Calc and then press the Jog Dial navigator. • Tap the Calc The Calculator screen appears. Perform calculations using Calculator.

  • Page 88: Using The Calculator Buttons

    Using Calculator (Calc) Using the Calculator buttons Calculator has several buttons to help you perform calculations. +/– Using the Calculator menus Copy, Paste Recent Calculations About Calculator Chapter2 Using basic applications Clears the last number you entered. Use this button if you make a mistake while entering a number in the middle of a calculation.

  • Page 89: Performing Common Tasks

    Performing common tasks This section explains how to perform tasks that you can do in most or all of the basic applications. Using the Application Launcher This section explains 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 90: Categorizing Applications

    Performing common tasks To open applications in the Memory Stick media To open an application in the Memory Stick media from the Application Launcher screen, tap the arrow V in the upper-right corner of the Application Launcher screen and select Card (or a category with the Card icon).
  • Page 91 Performing common tasks Tap the arrow V next to each application to select a category from the drop-down list. To create a new category for an application, tap Edit Categories from the drop- down list. Tap New, enter the category name, and then tap OK to add the category. Tap OK again.
  • Page 92 Performing common tasks Tap the arrow V next to View By and then tap List. Tap OK. The applications are displayed in a list. To open the Application Launcher screen to the last-opened category or the last-used application Tap the Home Tap the Menu The menu is displayed.

  • Page 93: Categorizing Records

    Performing common tasks Categorizing records You can categorize records in Address Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, and Expense 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 94 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 95 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 then tap OK.

  • Page 96: 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 97 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 98 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 99 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 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 100: 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 101 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 then tap OK. Your password is assigned.
  • Page 102 Performing common tasks • To change the password, enter a new password and then tap OK. • 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.
  • Page 103 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 104 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 105: Making Records Private

    Performing common tasks Making records private In all basic applications except Expense, 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.

  • Page 106: 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 107: Purging Records

    Performing common tasks Purging records If outdated records of Date Book, To Do List, or Expense 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 108: 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 109: Choosing Fonts

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

  • Page 110: Exchanging And Updating Data Using A Hotsync Operation

    Chapter 3 Exchanging and updating data ® using a HotSync This chapter describes how to select HotSync 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 111: What Is A Hotsync ® Operation

    What is a HotSync ® 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 handheld application data with the Palm on your computer, back up the data of your CLIÉ...

  • Page 112: Performing A Local Hotsync ® Operation With The Cradle

    Make sure that the HotSync computer screen and 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, Sony Handheld, and then click HotSync Manager. Press the HotSync HotSync operation.
  • Page 113 Performing a local HotSync 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 then re-install it. Click the HotSync (bottom-right corner of the taskbar).

  • Page 114: Using The Palm™ Desktop For Clié Software

    Starting the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software Double-click the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software icon on the Windows desktop or click Start, select Programs, Sony Handheld, and then click Palm Desktop for CLIÉ. The Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software starts.

  • Page 115: 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 116: Advanced Hotsync ® Operations

    Advanced HotSync Setting the HotSync You can change how to start the HotSync Manager or make the local HotSync settings. Click the HotSync (bottom-right corner of the taskbar) and then select Setup from the shortcut menu. The Setup dialog box appears. Click the General tab to select one of the following options.
  • Page 117 ® Advanced HotSync Click the Modem tab to display the modem settings and then adjust the options as needed. See “Conducting a HotSync operation via modem” on page 123 for more information. If you are attached to a network, click the Network tab to display the network settings and then adjust the options as needed.

  • Page 118: Customizing Hotsync Application Settings (Conduit)

    ® Advanced HotSync Customizing HotSync application settings (Conduit) What is a “Conduit”? For each application, you can define a set of options that determines how records are handled during synchronization. These options are called a “conduit.” By default, a HotSync operation synchronizes all files between your CLIÉ...
  • Page 119 ® Advanced HotSync 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). Click Done.

  • Page 120: Conducting An Ir Hotsync Operation

    ® Advanced HotSync 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 121: Performing A Local Hotsync Operation With The Cradle

    ® Advanced HotSync 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 122 ® Advanced HotSync For best results, your computer and your CLIÉ handheld should be 4 to 8 inches (approximately 10 to 20 centimeters) apart, and the path between your CLIÉ handheld and the computer must be clear of obstacles. Tap the icon.

  • Page 123: Conducting A Hotsync Operation Via Modem

    ® Advanced HotSync 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. Your CLIÉ...
  • Page 124 ® Advanced HotSync Preparing your computer There are a few steps you must perform 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 125 ® Advanced HotSync 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 126 Select Sony CLIÉ Modem. Tap the Enter Phone # field. The Phone Setup dialog box is displayed. When using Sony CLIÉ Modem PEGA-MD700, skip to step 6. When using another modem or adapter, change the settings as follows: 1 Enter the telephone number used to access the modem connected to your computer.
  • Page 127 ® Advanced HotSync 3 If you want to use a calling card to place the call, select the “Use calling card” check box and enter the calling card number. Note If you plan to connect to your company’s dial-in server (network modem) instead of connecting to a computer modem, see “Conducting a HotSync operation via a network”...
  • Page 128 ® Advanced HotSync Tap the check boxes to clear the selection of the files and applications that you do not want to synchronize during a modem HotSync operation. The default setting is to synchronize all files. Note Applications that do not have a database (such as games) do not synchronize, even if you select the item in the Conduit Setup dialog box.

  • Page 129: Conducting A Hotsync Operation Via A Network

    ® Advanced HotSync 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 HotSync...
  • Page 130 ® Advanced HotSync Place your CLIÉ handheld on the cradle and then 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 131 ® Advanced HotSync 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 then Select Service. The Preferences screen is displayed. Note See “Changing the Network preferences” on page 182 for information on creating a network connection.
  • Page 132 ® Advanced HotSync Tap Done. Tap the Menu Tap Conduit Setup from the Options menu. Follow the instructions in “To select the conduits for a modem HotSync operation ” on page 127. Perform a HotSync operation via modem. Follow the instructions in “Performing a HotSync operation via modem” on page 128.
  • Page 133 ® Advanced HotSync Tap LANSync. Tap OK. The HotSync screen appears again. Tap the Menu Tap Conduit Setup from the Options menu. Follow the instructions in “To select the conduits for a modem HotSync operation ” on page 127. Perform a local HotSync operation. Follow the instructions in “Performing a local HotSync operation with the cradle”...

  • Page 134: Importing Data From A Windows Application

    ® Advanced HotSync 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 Desktop for CLIÉ...
  • Page 135 ® Advanced HotSync 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 136: Synchronizing With External Data (File Link)

    ® Advanced HotSync 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 137 Memory Stick handle Memory Stick media and how to use the MS Gate application software for managing the data in Memory Stick media. Contents Beaming between your Sony CLIÉ Handheld and another ® Palm OS PDA ... 138 What you can do with beaming ...

  • Page 138: 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 also has an IR port. The IR port is located at the top of your CLIÉ handheld, behind the small dark shield.

  • Page 139: Communicating Using Your Sony Clié Handheld

    When the Beam dialog box appears, point the IR port directly at the IR port of the receiving handheld. For best results, your CLIÉ handheld and another Palm OS PDA should be 4 to 8 inches (approximately 10 to 20 centimeters) apart, and the path between the two handhelds must be clear of obstacles and shielded from fluorescent lighting.

  • Page 140: 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 141: Using Memory Stick ® Media

    Memory Stick media or if you handle a folder containing a protected file, the file may be disabled. To handle the copyright-protected file, use a “MagicGate” compliant application such as OpenMG Jukebox. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® media ®...

  • Page 142: 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. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld media Pull Memory Stick media out.
  • Page 143 To use Memory Stick media in your CLIÉ handheld, follow the instructions to format it. Note, however, that all stored data will be erased. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld media – high humidity – excessive dust...

  • Page 144: 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 LOCK Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld media Write Enable Write Protect Position Position...

  • Page 145: Starting An Application In Memory Stick Media

    Then, tap the icon of the application you want to open. Note 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 163. Starting an application automatically when Memory Stick...

  • Page 146: Viewing Information Of The Inserted Memory Stick Media (Card Info)

    The Card Info screen appears. Tap the Menu Tap Rename Card. The Rename Card dialog box appears. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld media ™ navigator to select Card Info and press ™ navigator to select Card Info and press icon.

  • Page 147: Formatting Memory Stick Media

    MS Gate starts up. Tap the Menu The Menu screen appears. Tap Options, and then Format. The confirmation message appears. Tap OK. Formatting starts. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld media icon on the icon. Continued on next page...
  • Page 148 • 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 then start formatting again. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld media icon on...

  • Page 149: Exchanging Data Via Memory Stick ® Media

    Tap this icon to display or hide the contents. Tap this icon to sort in ascending or descending order. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ™ navigator to select MS Gate and then press Tap this icon to switch the view between your CLIÉ...
  • Page 150 : 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. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® media...
  • Page 151 In some cases when you move or copy a specific file using the MS Gate software, 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 152: Creating The Default Folder In Memory Stick Media

    MS Gate starts, The data in your CLIÉ handheld is listed. Tap the Menu The Menu screen appears. Tap Create Default Folder in the Tools menu. The default folder (“/PALM/PROGRAMS/MSFILES”) is created in the Memory Stick media. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® media icon. icon. icon on...

  • Page 153: 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 Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® media icon. icon. icon on...
  • Page 154 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. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® media...

  • Page 155: 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. The data in the default folder (“/PALM/PROGRAMS/MSFILES“) in Memory Stick media is listed. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® media icon. You can also select MS by tapping...
  • Page 156 Select the file or folder that you want to rename, and then 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. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® media Continued on next page...
  • Page 157 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. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® media...

  • Page 158: Deleting Data In Memory Stick Media

    Stick media is listed. Tap to select the data that you want to delete. Tap DELETE. The Delete File dialog box is displayed. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® media icon. You can also select MS by tapping...
  • Page 159 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. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® media...

  • Page 160: Using The Ms Gate Menus

    Options menus Format Media Information About MS Gate Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® media Selects all the data displayed in the selected tab. Cancels the selection of the data. Moves the selected data to your CLIÉ handheld or Memory Stick media.

  • Page 161: How To Read The Online Manual

    Click the PC folder. Double-click the Acrobat folder. Double-click ar500enu.exe to install the Acrobat Reader onto your computer. Follow the instructions onscreen to finish installation. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® media ® software must be...

  • Page 162: Installing Applications To/From Memory Stick ® Media Without Using Ms Gate

    1. (Note, that such applications can only be used while the Memory Stick media containing the application is inserted in the CLIÉ handheld). Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® media icon on your CLIÉ handheld.
  • Page 163 If you cannot start the installed file data, move the file data to the CLIÉ handheld using MS Gate, or delete the files. If you do not use MS Gate when installing, applications and data files are stored in the ”PALM/Launcher” folder. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® media...

  • Page 164: 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 ... 165 Changing the Buttons preferences ... 167 Assigning applications to buttons ... 167 Changing the full-screen pen stroke activities ...

  • Page 165: What You Can Do With Preferences

    You can recalibrate your screen after a hard reset or if your 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 country default and the formats for dates, times, calendar, and numbers.
  • Page 166 The Preferences screen appears. Tap the arrow V in the upper right corner of the screen and then select the Preferences screen you want to view from the drop-down list. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) icon on the...

  • Page 167: 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. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) Applications buttons...

  • Page 168: Changing The Full-Screen Pen Stroke Activities

    CLIÉ handheld. • Beam Data: Beams the current record to another Palm OS Tap OK. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) Drag the stylus from the bottom of the writing area to the top on the screen.

  • Page 169: Assigning Applications To Hotsync ® Buttons

    Any changes that you make in the HotSync Buttons screen become effective immediately. You can activate the selected application by pressing the HotSync button. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) ® buttons ® buttons on the cradle and the modem.

  • Page 170: 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 ( cursor or menu by keeping the BACK button pressed. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) ). You can display the...

  • Page 171: 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 then select a country name. Tap OK. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 172: 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 then select formats for the decimal point and thousands separator. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 173: Setting The Date & Time Preferences

    Tap Set Date. 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. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 174: Setting The Time

    The Set Time screen appears. Tap the arrow V or v to set the hour. Tap the minute box and then tap the arrow V or v to set the minute. Tap AM or PM. Tap OK. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 175: 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. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 176: 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. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 177: Setting Sounds

    Tap the arrow V next to Game Sound and then 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. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 178: Turning On Or Off The Beam Receive Feature

    The General Preferences screen is displayed. Tap the arrow V next to Beam Receive and then select On or Off from the drop-down list. • On: Enables the Beam Receive feature. • Off: Disables the Beam Receive feature. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 179: Entering Owner Information

    Tap Unlock. The Unlock Message dialog box appears. Enter your current password (the one you entered in the Security application) and then tap OK. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 180: Creating Graffiti ® Shortcuts

    ShortCut. Tap the ShortCut Text area and then enter the text that you want to appear when you write the ShortCut characters. Tap OK. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) ® ShortCuts ® strokes. You can create a ®...
  • Page 181 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 then tap Delete. The confirmation dialog box is displayed. Tap Yes. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 182: 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 then select the predefined service template you want to use. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 183: 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-.” Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 184: Selecting A Connection

    On the Network Preferences screen, tap the arrow V next to Connection and then select the connection you want to use. • When using Sony CLIÉ Modem PEGA-MD700: select Sony CLIÉ Modem. • When using another modem or adapter: select Standard Modem.

  • Page 185: Creating Additional Service Templates

    On the Network Preferences screen, tap the Menu Tap New from the Service menu. An Untitled service template is added to the drop-down list for the Service field. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) icon. Continued on next page...
  • Page 186 Service and then select the predefined service template you want to delete. Tap the Menu Tap Delete from the Service menu. The Delete Service dialog box is displayed. Tap OK. The selected service template is deleted. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) icon . icon .

  • Page 187: 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. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) Continued on next page...

  • Page 188: Creating Log In Scripts

    CLIÉ handheld using a modem or network connection. Notes • When using Sony CLIÉ Modem PEGA-MD700, you do not have to create a log in script. • You can also use non-ASCII and literal characters in your log in script. For more information, see page 190.
  • Page 189 (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. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
  • Page 190 • \^ : Includes a caret as part of the string • \< : Includes a < as part of the string • \\ : Includes a backslash as part of the string Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 191: Using The Network Preferences Menus

    Delete Duplicate Options menus View Log Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) Creates a new service template. Deletes the current service template. The Delete Service dialog box appears. Duplicates the current service template. Displays the Network Log. The Network Log lists all of the communication that occurs between your modem and your dial-in server during the log in procedure.

  • Page 192: 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. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 193: Additional Information

    CLIÉ handheld. Contents Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ... 194 Backing up data to your computer through HotSync operation ... 194 Backing up all CLIÉ data to a Memory Stick media (using MS Backup) ...

  • Page 194: 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 • Backing up all data to a Memory Stick application •...

  • Page 195: Backing Up All Clié Data To A Memory Stick Media (Using Ms Backup)

    Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Backing up all CLIÉ data to a Memory Stick media (using MS Backup) With MS Backup, you can backup all the following CLIÉ handheld application and data to a Memory Stick media with a single tap.
  • Page 196 Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Tap OK. The Backup Progress screen appears, and the back-up’s general information (its date, size, and number of contents) appears in the list. Note Do not make any changes to the directory tree on the Memory Stick after taking a back- up.

  • Page 197: Backing Up Clié Data To A Memory Stick Media Using Ms Gate

    Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Backing up CLIÉ data to a Memory Stick media using MS Gate MS Gate allows you to save a backup of the following application and data of your CLIÉ handheld to Memory Stick media. (The file name after the colon is the name displayed in MS Gate.)
  • Page 198 Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Restoring backup data and applications to your CLIÉ handheld Note When you restore (copy) backup data and applications to your CLIÉ handheld, the data currently saved in your CLIÉ handheld will be overwritten with the backup data. Any data created or edited after you saved the backup will be erased.

  • Page 199: 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 200 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 201: 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 your old CLIÉ handheld to your new CLIÉ handheld. Notes • Use Memory Stick media that has sufficient free memory space.
  • Page 202 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 old CLIÉ handheld and then insert it into your new CLIÉ handheld.

  • Page 203: Performing Hotsync Between Your Old Clié Handheld And The New Palm Desktop For Clié Software

    Using data of another Sony CLIÉ Handheld Performing HotSync between your old CLIÉ handheld and the new Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software You can use your other CLIÉ handhelds (PEG-S300, PEG-S320, PEG-N710C, PEG-N610C) with the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software supplied to this newest CLIÉ...

  • Page 204: Precautions

    Precautions Notes on use • Take care 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 205: Battery Considerations

    Precautions Battery considerations Follow these precautions when you charge your CLIÉ handheld. On charging • It takes about four hours to charge your CLIÉ handheld when the battery is empty. • When you charge your CLIÉ handheld every day, it takes only a few minutes to charge the battery.
  • Page 206 When the remaining battery indicator reads 0. 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. Chapter6 Additional information ®...

  • Page 207: Troubleshooting - Frequently Asked Questions

    Customer Information Service Center. Note Thousands of third-party add-on applications are available for the Palm OS Sony does not support third-party applications. If you have a problem with a third- party application, please contact the developer or publisher of that software. Operating problems I do not see anything on my CLIÉ...
  • Page 208 , You can only hear such sounds through the supplied headphones if you have them connected to the CLIÉ handheld. 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 209 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 165). When I tap the Menu icon, nothing happens. , Not all applications or screens have menus.
  • Page 210 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 211 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 212 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions HotSync 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 98SE/Me/2000 Professional. , Make sure that the cradle is connected securely to the computer. I performed a HotSync operation, but one of my applications did not synchronize.
  • Page 213 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 then restart it. , Make sure that Local USB is selected in the HotSync Manager menu or the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ...
  • Page 214 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions , Confirm that the Speed setting in the Setup dialog box works for your modem. If you have problems using the “As Fast As Possible” option or a specific speed, try using a slower speed. , Make sure that your modem resets before you try again.
  • Page 215 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions , IR HotSync operations do not work after you receive a low battery warning. Check the battery power of your CLIÉ handheld. Recharge the battery if necessary. , If you have problems using a specific speed, select Prefs, Connection, IR to a PC/Handheld, Edit, and then Details.
  • Page 216 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions I cannot backup some data at a HotSync operation. , Some data is designed not to be backed up by a HotSync operation. When I tap the HotSync button on the cradle, nothing happens on the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software and my CLIÉ handheld times out.
  • Page 217 Beaming distance to other Palm OS PDA may be different. , Move your CLIÉ handheld closer to the receiving handheld. , Make sure that the Beam Receive function of the other Palm OS PDA is turned on. Chapter6 Additional information icon.
  • Page 218 , You cannot beam Address Book data to a CLIÉ handheld in which Address Book has never been started. Start Address Book and then try beaming Address Book data again. , You cannot beam images to a Palm OS PDA other than a Sony CLIÉ handheld. Recharging problems When I place my CLIÉ...
  • Page 219 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. ® Memory Stick...
  • Page 220 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions You cannot perform a HotSync operation before you install the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software onto your computer If you perform a HotSync operation before you install the CLIÉ drivers, other drivers may be installed. Make sure to install the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ...

  • Page 221: 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: I Read This First (supplied), Operating Instructions (this guide), and Add-on Application Guide (supplied) explains how to use your CLIÉ...

  • Page 222: Specifications

    Specifications Palm OS ver. 4.1 Dragonball VZ 33MHz Memory 8 MB (DRAM) 4 MB (Flash memory) User memory range: approx. 7 MB External input/output Interface connector IrDA (1.2) Memory Stick slot LCD display Frontlight TFT color display 320 × 320 dots, 65536 colors Power requirements AC power adapter (supplied) DC5.7V...

  • Page 223: Limited Warranty Statement

    2. Parts: If your Product in the United States (excluding territories) or Canada, from SONY or an authorized SONY dealer, for a period of ninety (90) calendar days from the original date of purchase, dealer, SONY will supply, at no charge, in the country in which the Product was purchased, new or rebuilt, at SONY's option, replacement parts in exchange for defective hardware parts.
  • Page 224 It is likely that the contents of the memory will be lost or reformatted in the course of service and SONY will not be responsible for any damage to or loss of any programs, data or other information stored on any media or any part of any Product serviced hereunder or any incidental, indirect or consequential damages resulting therefrom.
  • Page 225 SONY prior to sending the Product to SONY for service. SONY is not liable for any loss or damage to these items. This Limited Warranty does not cover any consumable items supplied with the Product;...
  • Page 226 2. One (1)Year Hardware Telephone Support. Save this statement for future reference. ©2001 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. SONY is a registered trademark, and CLIÉ is a trademark, of Sony Corporation.

  • Page 227: Index

    Index Address Book Editing ... 53 Entering a new entry ... 47 Pasting an image ... 53 Sorting entries ... 51 Using menus ... 59 Viewing entries ... 49 Adjusting the frontlight level ... 23 Application Categorizing ... 90 Launcher (home) screen ... 89 Selecting/Starting ...
  • Page 228 Index Date Book Agenda view ... 38 Day view ... 34 Editing ... 40 Month view ... 37 Repeating or continuous events ... 30 Scheduling an event ... 27 Setting alarm ... 42 Using menus ... 45 Week view ... 35 Deleting Data in the Memory Stick media ...
  • Page 229 Index Hard reset ... 25 HOLD switch ... 7 HotSync button ... 112, 169 HotSync operation File Link ... 136 LANSync ... 129, 132 Network Modem Sync ... 129 Overview ... 111 Selecting Conduit ... 118 Setting setup options ... 116 Troubleshooting ...
  • Page 230 Index Network preferences ... 182 Log in script ... 188 Password ... 183 Selecting a connenction ... 184 Selecting a service ... 182 Service template ... 185 Telephone setting ... 184 User name ... 183 Using menus ... 191 Notes on use ... 204 Onscreen keyboard ...
  • Page 231 Index Reset Hard reset ... 25 Reset button ... 25 Soft reset ... 24 Security ... 100 Selecting text in an application ... 108 Setting Automatic shut-off time ... 176 Date ... 173 Daylight saving time ... 175 Number formats ... 172 Priorities ...
  • Page 232 For the latest support information, check our official Sony CLIÉ Web site http://www.sony.com/clie/...

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