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The model number and serial number are located at the rear of the product. Record the model number and the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No._____________ Serial No.______________ The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
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• In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this player.
About this manual ... 5 Which manual to read? ... 7 Chapter 1 What is the Sony CLIÉ Handheld? What can you do with your Sony CLIÉ Handheld? ... 10 System requirements ... 11 Sony CLIÉ Handheld components .. 12 Locating front panel controls ...
About this manual Welcome to the Sony Personal Entertainment Organizer (referred to as the “CLIÉ handheld” or “Sony CLIÉ Handheld” in this manual). Your CLIÉ handheld comes with three manuals: I Read This First (this guide) I Operating Instructions (as a PDF file contained in the CD-ROM) I Add-on Application Guide Before using your CLIÉ...
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About this manual Operating Instructions The Operating Instructions manual is contained in the supplied CD- ROM as a PDF file; you can view or print the file as necessary. The manual describes how to use your CLIÉ handheld and the Personal Information Management (PIM) applications that come with your CLIÉ...
Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync ® operation Operating Instructions Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Add-on Application Guide Chapter 1 Viewing image files (PictureGear Pocket) Add-on Application Guide Chapter 2 Drawing on image files (CLIÉ Paint)
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Installation CD-ROM. Contents What can you do with your Sony CLIÉ Handheld? ... 10 System requirements ... 11 Sony CLIÉ Handheld components ... 12 Locating front panel controls ... 12 Locating back panel components ...
What can you do with your Sony CLIÉ Handheld? Your CLIÉ handheld can help you remember appointments and meeting times, people’s names and personal details, and items on your To Do List. Your CLIÉ handheld can also help you improve your track record in all these areas, both at work and at home.
I One available USB connector Notes • To install the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software on Windows log on as “Administrator.” • Macintosh computers are not compatible with the Sony CLIÉ Handheld. ™ Desktop software on your computer, ® ®...
Sony CLIÉ Handheld components Locating front panel controls ™ 1 Jog Dial Navigator Used to select and run applications or items. Depending on the application you use, specific functions are assigned to the navigator. For details, see “Using the Jog Dial Instructions manual.
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4 Application Buttons Activates the individual applications that correspond to the icons on the buttons: Date Book, Memo Pad. See “Assigning applications to buttons” in the Operating Instructions manual for details on reassigning these buttons to activate any application on your CLIÉ handheld. 5 Screen Displays the applications and information stored in your CLIÉ...
4 Infrared Communication Port (IR port) Uses infrared technology to: - transmit data to and receive data from other CLIÉ or Palm OS handhelds, and to perform HotSync For details, see “Beaming between your Sony CLIÉ Handheld and another Palm OS manual. Slot ®...
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Guide. 5 Reset Button Under normal use, you should not have to use this button. For details, see “Resetting your Sony CLIÉ Handheld” in the Operating Instructions manual. 6 Interface Connector Used to connect your CLIÉ handheld to the cradle or to the...
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Sony CLIÉ Handheld components Removing the supplied protective soft cover from your CLIÉ handheld Slide both switches on the attached end of the cover towards the center (1), then remove the cover (2). Reattaching the protective soft cover Slide the switches towards the center (1) and place the tabs into the holes of the CLIÉ...
Locating cradle components 1 AC Adapter Connector Connect the supplied AC adapter here. 2 Interface Connector Connect your CLIÉ handheld here. 3 Cradle Indicator When you connect the cradle to the AC adapter and place your CLIÉ handheld on the cradle, the green indicator lights and charging starts.
Sony CLIÉ Handheld components Elements of the CLIÉ interface 1 Battery Icon Displays the remaining charge in the battery. While your CLIÉ handheld is placed in the cradle or operates on the AC power source, the battery charging icon ( icon shows the amount of the battery’s remaining charge by...
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Note If the digitizer preferences are not set correctly, you cannot adjust the brightness/contrast level properly. For details, see “Adjusting the screen” in the Operating Instructions manual. 5 Application Icon Tap an icon to activate the corresponding application. 6 Scroll Bar Drag the slider up or down or tap the scroll arrows v or V on the ends of the bar to scroll the screen.
What is on the CLIÉ Installation CD-ROM? CD-ROM contents The Installation CD-ROM that comes with your CLIÉ handheld contains the following applications and manuals: PC applications You can install the following PC applications and related online help files from the installer’s main launcher window: –...
I Manuals The following manuals are available as PDF files on the CD-ROM: – Read This First (this guide) – Operating Instructions – Add-on Application Guide – PictureGear Pocket Manual – CLIÉ Paint Manual – gMovie Manual – World Alarm Clock Manual –...
Contents Step 1: Charging your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ... 24 Step 2: Turning on your Sony CLIÉ Handheld for the first time .. 25 Step 3: Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ... 29 Step 4: Installing the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software on your computer ...
Step 1: Charging your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Note Before you use your CLIÉ handheld for the first time, make sure to charge it. Connect the supplied cradle to an AC power source in advance. Charging will start as soon as you place your CLIÉ handheld on the cradle.
Step 2: Turning on your Sony CLIÉ Handheld for the first time The first time you start your CLIÉ handheld, setup instructions appear onscreen. Follow the onscreen instructions to perform initial settings, digitizer calibration, current time, date, and year settings (required for operation).
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Step 2: Turning on your Sony CLIÉ Handheld for the first time Press lightly on the screen with the stylus. This action is called “tapping.” The digitizer calibration screen appears. Calibration aligns the internal circuitry of the handheld with its touch-sensitive screen so your CLIÉ...
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After calibration completes, a screen for setting time and date appears. Tap the Set Date box. The Set Date screen appears. Tap the arrow b or B next to the year to select the current year. Tap the current month, then tap the current date. The Set Date screen closes.
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Step 2: Turning on your Sony CLIÉ Handheld for the first time Tap each number of the minute, and then tap the arrow v or V to set the minutes to the current time. Tap AM or PM. Tap OK.
Step 3: Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld There are three ways to enter data into your CLIÉ handheld: ® – Using Graffiti writing – Using the onscreen keyboard – Using your computer keyboard Graffiti writing Your CLIÉ handheld includes Graffiti writing application as the primary system for entering text and numbers.
Step 3: Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld After a keyboard is open, you can tap to open any of the other keyboards, including the international keyboard. For details, see “Using the onscreen keyboard” in the Operating Instructions manual.
• Do not connect the cradle to a USB connector of your computer before installing the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software. The installation of the software might not be performed correctly. • If you are already using a Sony CLIÉ Handheld (PEG-S300/S320/N610C/ N710C) or other Palm ™...
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Step 4: Installing the Palm on your computer Click Install Palm Desktop for CLIÉ. The setup program starts and the Welcome screen is displayed. Click Next. The Palm Desktop for CLIÉ 4.0.1 software installation begins. Follow the onscreen instructions, then the following dialog box appears.
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1 Select Custom for the setup type and click Next. 2 On the select components screen, make sure that USB Switcher is selected. For Windows http://www.sony.com/peg/support for the latest driver information. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions until setup is complete.
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You need Internet access for the online customer registration. You can take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and nine months of the extended limited warranty for a total of 12 months from the original date of purchase when you register your CLIÉ...
Step 5: Connecting your Sony CLIÉ Handheld and your computer via the cradle The cradle that comes with your CLIÉ handheld enables you to synchronize the information on your CLIÉ handheld with the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software on your computer using HotSync technology.
Step 6: Performing a HotSync for the first time What is a HotSync operation? HotSync, which is a technology particular to a Palm OS device, is the one-step operation that allows you to synchronize data between your CLIÉ handheld and your computer, and back up the CLIÉ...
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Start, point to Programs (All Programs in ® Windows XP), Sony Handheld, and click Palm Desktop for CLIÉ. The Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software starts. All the main applications on your CLIÉ handheld are also available in the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ...
CD-ROM on your computer, and installing add-on applications on your CLIÉ handheld. Contents Checking the bundled applications on your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ... 40 Overview of basic Palm OS Overview of Sony applications ... 44 Installing the supplied applications on your computer ... 48 ™...
Checking the bundled applications on your Sony CLIÉ Handheld After you make your CLIÉ handheld ready for use, start the Application Launcher to display all the available applications on your CLIÉ handheld. To open an application from the Application Launcher screen Tap the Home The Application Launcher screen appears.
Overview of basic Palm OS Your CLIÉ handheld comes with the following Palm OS basic applications: Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, and Calculator applications. This section gives an overview of these basic applications. Date Book Date Book lets you quickly and easily schedule appointments or any kind of activity associated with a time and date.
Checking the bundled applications on your Sony CLIÉ Handheld • Define which phone number appears in the Address List for each Address Book entry. • Attach a note to each Address Book entry, in which you can enter additional information about the entry.
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Calc (Calculator) Calculator enables you to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and calculate square roots. In Calculator, you can do the following: • Perform basic calculations. • Store and retrieve values. • Display the last series of calculations, which is useful for confirming a series of “chain”...
Sony applications: PictureGear CLIÉ Paint, MS Gate, gMovie, MS Autorun, MS Import, MS Backup, World Alarm Clock, CLIÉ Remote Commander, and Sound Utility. This section gives an overview of these original Sony applications. PictureGear Pocket The PictureGear Pocket application is the image management software for your CLIÉ...
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MS Gate The Memory Stick Gate (MS Gate) application is used to exchange Memory Stick data to and from your CLIÉ handheld. In the MS Gate application, you can do the following: • Copy or move data to and from your CLIÉ handheld and Memory Stick media.
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Checking the bundled applications on your Sony CLIÉ Handheld MS Import The Memory Stick Import (MS Import) application is used in combination with the Memory Stick Export (MS Export) software to copy your computer data on the Memory Stick media inserted in your CLIÉ handheld without performing a HotSync operation.
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World Alarm Clock The World Alarm Clock application is a software to use your CLIÉ handheld as a world clock. You need to install the World Alarm Clock application from the Installation CD-ROM to your CLIÉ handheld. In the World Alarm Clock application, you can do the following: •...
Installing the supplied applications on your computer From the installation launcher window of the supplied CLIÉ Installation CD-ROM, you can install the following image, sound, and other applications on your computer’s hard disk. Installing PictureGear The PictureGear 4.4Lite software allows you to transfer image or movie files to and from your CLIÉ...
Click Install QuickTime. The QuickTime 5 software installation starts. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish installation. ® Installing DirectX The DirectX 6 software, which is a set of graphics and sound drivers, is necessary for the PictureGear Lite software to function properly. If you already have DirectX 6.0 or later installed, you do not need to install the DirectX 6 software.
Installing the supplied applications on your computer Click Install CLIÉ Utilities. The CLIÉ Utilities window is displayed. Click Install Memory Stick Export. The software installation starts. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the installation. Installing Sound Converter The Sound Converter software allows you to convert “WAVE format” or “Standard MIDI File Format 0”...
Note You must be connected to the Internet to install AvantGo. Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The installation launcher window is displayed. Select the model of your CLIÉ handheld (PEG-T615C or PEG-T415). Click FREE Third-party Software. The FREE Third-party Software installation window is displayed.
Installing the supplied applications on your computer Uninstalling the supplied applications In the event that you no longer need an application you installed, you can remove an application from your computer’s hard disk as follows: Click Start from the taskbar, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.
A variety of third-party applications are also available for your CLIÉ handheld, such as games and other software that run on the Palm OS For information on the latest third-party applications, see the Sony official CLIÉ Web site (http://www.sony.com/clie/). Notes •...
HotSync operation. Copy or download the application you want to install into the Add-on folder in the Sony CLIÉ Handheld folder on your computer (example : C:\Program Files\Sony Handheld\Add-on). If you want to copy to a different folder, specify the folder in step 5.
From the User drop-down list, select a user name to use. Click Add. The Open File dialog box appears. The supplied add-on applications are stored in the Add-on folder. Select the application(s) you want to install on your CLIÉ handheld. In the Install Tool dialog box, the list of applications you selected is displayed.
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Installing add-on applications on your Sony CLIÉ Handheld or Memory Stick media To access the Install Tool dialog box Do either of the following to display the Install Tool dialog box immediately: • Click Start on the taskbar, point to Programs (All Programs ®...
Installing add-on applications by beaming them from another Palm OS Your CLIÉ handheld is equipped with an IR (infrared) port that you can use to beam an application to another Palm OS is close by and also has an IR port. You can beam applications that are either installed in your CLIÉ...
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Installing add-on applications on your Sony CLIÉ Handheld or Memory Stick media Tap the application you want to transfer. Note Some applications are copy-protected and cannot be beamed. These are listed with the lock Tap Beam. When the Beam dialog box appears, point the IR port directly at the IR port of the receiving handheld.
Installing add-on applications directly from the Installation CD-ROM menu You can also install applications directly from the supplied Installation CD-ROM menu to your CLIÉ handheld. You do not have to start the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software. Insert the Installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
Installing add-on applications on your Sony CLIÉ Handheld or Memory Stick media Removing add-on applications If the memory of your CLIÉ handheld or Memory Stick media is full, or you decide that an add-on application is no longer needed, you can remove it from your CLIÉ...
Desktop for CLIÉ software, follow the instructions in this section to complete the registration. Note Your computer needs to be connected to the internet to complete the registration. Double-click the Sony CLIÉ Registration icon on the ® Windows desktop or click Start on the taskbar, point to Programs (All Programs in Windows Handheld, and then click Sony CLIÉ...
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For the latest support information, check our official Sony CLIÉ Web site http://www.sony.com/clie/...