Page 1 Operating Instructions Personal Entertainment Organizer PEG-NR70V/U PEG-NR70/U © 2002 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...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Using the software keyboard ... 24 Using the on-screen keyboard ... 26 Using your computer keyboard ... 28 Adjusting the screen ... 29 Resetting your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ... 30 Performing a soft reset ... 30 Performing a hard reset ... 31 Chapter 2...
Page 3 Synchronizing with external data (File Link) ... 132 Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Beaming between your Sony CLIÉ Handheld and another Palm OS What you can do with beaming ... 134 Beaming information ... 135 Receiving beamed information ... 136 Tips on beaming information ...
Page 4 Using the Network preferences menus 186 Setting the High Resolution Assist function ... 187 Chapter 6 Additional information Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ... 189 Backing up data to your computer ® through a HotSync operation ... 189 Backing up all CLIÉ...
Page 5 About the manuals Welcome to the Sony Personal Entertainment Organizer (referred to as the “CLIÉ handheld” in this manual). Your CLIÉ handheld comes with three manuals: Read This First Read This First provides an overview of your CLIÉ handheld’s features, hardware and software setup, installation instructions, and other important details.
Page 6 About the manuals Add-on Application Guide The Add-on Application Guide describes how to install and use the supplied add-on applications, including: I Audio Player and SonicStage LE I CLIÉ Camera (PEG-NR70V/U only) I PictureGear Pocket, PhotoStand, and PictureGear 4.5Lite I CLIÉ Paint I gMovie I CLIÉ...
Page 7 This chapter describes how to turn your CLIÉ handheld on and off, enter data, and perform other basic operations. Contents Turning your Sony CLIÉ Handheld on and off ... 8 Using the stylus ... 9 ™ Using the Jog Dial navigator ...
Page 8: Basic Operations Of Your Sony Clié Handheld
Turning your Sony CLIÉ Handheld on and off Turning on your CLIÉ handheld Open the display panel, and 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...
Page 9: Using The Stylus
When you enter characters on your CLIÉ handheld’s screen, 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 10 Graffiti the full-screen dragging to another activity. See page 162 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 11: 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 Jog Dial ™ navigator preferences” on page 164.
Page 12: Entering Data Into Your Sony Clié Handheld
Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Using the hardware keyboard Your CLIÉ handheld comes with a hardware keyboard that includes most characters that you need when entering text and data.The hardware keyboard can be used in the same way as your computer keyboard.
Page 13 Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld After you finish, tap Done to close the record. Special key combinations You can carry out commands using the hardware keys in combination. Commands for entering data Key combination example: Fn + character c Hold down the Fn key and press the character key.
Page 14 Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Commands for other operations Key combination example: Ctrl + L c Hold down the Ctrl key and press the L key. Combination Ctrl + L Ctrl + H Ctrl + M Ctrl + F...
Page 15: Using Graffiti ® Writing To Enter Data
Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® Using Graffiti writing to enter data This section describes the procedures for creating letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols, and teaches you some Graffiti What is Graffiti writing? Most people find they can enter text quickly and accurately with only minutes of practice.
Page 16 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 17 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 will not recognize them as text characters.
Page 18 Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Writing the Graffiti alphabet Write Graffiti letters corresponding to the letters of the alphabet, as shown below, in the left side of the Graffiti writing area. Space Carriage Return Chapter1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld...
Page 19 Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld To write capital letters If you shift to caps, 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 20 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 21 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 22 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 23 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 24: Using The Software Keyboard
Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Using the software keyboard You can switch the Graffiti writing area into a software keyboard when you need to enter text or numbers into your CLIÉ handheld. To use the software keyboard: Open any application (such as Memo Pad).
Page 25 Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Select the desired keyboard and tap the characters to enter text and numbers. You can use the software keyboard in the same way as in the keyboard of your computer. To enter capital letter, tap cap and then tap the character button.
Page 26: Using The On-Screen Keyboard
Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Using the on-screen keyboard You can open the on-screen keyboard any time you need to enter text or numbers into your CLIÉ handheld. Note that you cannot enter Graffiti characters while using the on-screen keyboard.
Page 27 Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Select the desired keyboard, and tap the characters to enter text and numbers. You can use the on-screen keyboard in the same way as in the keyboard of your computer. To enter a capital letter, tap cap, and then tap the character button.
Page 28: Using Your Computer Keyboard
Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Using your computer keyboard If you have a lot of data to enter or prefer to use the computer keyboard, you ™ can use the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software or any other supported personal information manager (PIM), such as Microsoft Outlook information.
Page 29: Adjusting The Screen
Tap Done. Note If the digitizer is not configured correctly, you may not be able to make the adjustments properly. For details, see “Turning on your Sony CLIÉ Handheld for the first time” in the Read This First manual. Chapter1...
Page 30: 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 31: Performing A Hard Reset
You can restore your CLIÉ handheld data if you save a back-up on your computer or Memory Stick media. For details on how to save a back-up, see “Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ handheld” on page 189. Set your CLIÉ handheld in the “opened style,” and hold down the POWER button on your CLIÉ...
Page 32: Chapter 2
Chapter 2 Using basic applications This chapter describes how to perform tasks that are specific to the basic applications of your CLIÉ handheld: Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, and Calculator. Contents Managing schedules and events (Date Book) ... 33 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) ...
Page 33: 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 34 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 35 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 while making sure no event is selected. To schedule an untimed event In step 5, tap No Time.
Page 36 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) You can also use the scroll button on the keyboard 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 37 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 on the Every line that corresponds to how often you want the event to repeat.
Page 38 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) • When you tap Month: On the Repeat by line, tap Day to repeat the event on the specified day of the same week each month, or tap Date to repeat the event on the specified date each month. To specify an end date for the repeating or continuous event, tap the arrow V next to End on to display the drop-down list, and tap Choose Date.
Page 39 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Tap OK. The Date Book screen is displayed again. The repeat icon is displayed to the far right of the event. Notes • If you change the start date of a repeating event, your CLIÉ handheld calculates the number of days you moved the event.
Page 40: 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 41 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.
Page 42 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) To view the detail of an event Tap a 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 43 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Displaying the Month view The Month view 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. Press the Jog Dial navigator repeatedly, or tap the view icon.
Page 44 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 45 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 46: 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 47 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Changing a timed event to an untimed event On the Date Book screen, tap the event you want to edit. Tap Details. Tap the Time box. The Set Time screen appears. Tap No Time, and tap OK. The Event Details screen appears.
Page 48 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Setting an alarm for an event The Alarm setting enables you to set an audible alarm for events in your Date Book. The default Alarm setting is 5 minutes before the time of the event, but you can change this to any number of minutes, hours, or days.
Page 49 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 50 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 the Delete Event dialog box, you can delete a single event as an exception or delete all the related events.
Page 51: Using The Date Book Menus
Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Using the Date Book menus This section describes the menu commands specific to Date Book. For the Edit menu, see “Using the Edit menu” on page 104. Record menus New Event Delete Event Attach Note Delete Note Purge Beam Event...
Page 52 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Preferences Display Options Phone Lookup Security About Date Book Chapter2 Using Basic applications • Start/End Time: Defines the start and end times for Date Book screens. If the time slots you select do not fit on one screen, you can tap the scroll arrows scroll up and down.
Page 53: 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 54 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 55: 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 56 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 57 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 58 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Looking up an address entry The Look Up feature helps you to scroll quickly 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 59: Editing Address Book Entries
Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Editing Address Book entries Pasting an image into an address entry You can paste an image into the address entry. Paste a photograph of a person or restaurant, for example, as a reminder of an address entry. To paste an image, you must first ready an image on your CLIÉ...
Page 60 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Tap the image you want to paste. The image you selected is pasted into 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 61 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Modifying an address entry You can modify any 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 62 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 63 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Deleting an address entry On the Address Book list screen, tap the entry you want to delete. The Address View screen of the selected record appears. Tap Edit. The Address Edit screen appears. Tap Details.
Page 64 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 65: Using The Address Book Menus
Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Using the Address Book menus This section describes the menu commands specific to Address Book. For the Edit menu, see “Using the Edit menu” on page 104. The Record and Options menus differ depending on whether you are displaying the Address List screen or the Address View screen.
Page 66 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 67: Managing Tasks And Things To Do (To Do List)
Managing tasks and things to do (To Do List) A To Do List is a list of tasks 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 68: 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 69: 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 indicate that 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 70: 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 71 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 dates. On the To Do List screen, tap the text of the item whose due date you want to set.
Page 72 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 73 Managing tasks and things to do (To Do List) Changing the appearance of To Do List The To Do Preferences dialog box enables you to change the appearance of To Do List. On the To Do List screen, tap Show. The To Do Preferences dialog box appears.
Page 74: Using The To Do List Menus
Managing tasks and things to do (To Do List) Using the To Do List menus This section describes the menu commands specific to To Do List. For the Edit menu, see “Using the Edit menu” on page 104. Record menus Delete Item Attach Note Delete Note...
Page 75: Creating Memos (Memo Pad)
Creating memos (Memo Pad) You can use Memo Pad to create brief memos on your CLIÉ handheld. You can also display TXT or CSV (Comma Separated Value) document files created on your computer (page 130). A record in Memo Pad is called a “memo.” Note If the HOLD switch is in the protect position, you cannot operate your CLIÉ...
Page 76 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 on-screen keyboard, or write Tap Done or press the BACK button when you finish. The first line of the memo is displayed.
Page 77: 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 78 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 cycles 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 79 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 80: 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 81 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 82: Using The Memo Pad Menus
Creating memos (Memo Pad) Using the Memo Pad menus This section describes the menu commands specific to Memo Pad. For the Edit menu, see “Using the Edit menu” on page 104. The Record and Options menus differ depending on the screen displayed. Record menus Beam Category New Memo...
Page 83: Using Calculator (Calc)
Using Calculator (Calc) Note If the HOLD switch is in the protect position, you cannot operate your CLIÉ handheld. Calculating with Calculator Perform either of the following to start the Calculator: • Tap the Calculator • Rotate the Jog Dial Jog Dial navigator.
Page 84: Using The Calculator Buttons
Using Calculator (Calc) Using the Calculator buttons Calculator has various 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 85: Performing Common Tasks
Performing common tasks This section describes how to perform tasks that you can do in most or all of the basic applications. Note If the HOLD switch is in the protect position, you cannot operate your CLIÉ handheld. Using the Application Launcher This section describes how to switch between applications, how to change application settings so they are customized to your work methods, and how to categorize applications so you can view them in related groups.
Page 86 Performing common tasks Categorizing applications The category feature enables you to manage the number of application icons that appear in the Application Launcher screen. You can assign an application to a category and then display a single category or all your applications. To categorize an application Tap the Home Tap the Menu...
Page 87 Performing common tasks Note If you have a Memory Stick appears at the bottom of the drop-down categories list. For details on how to use the Memory Stick media, see chapter 4. Changing the Application Launcher display By default, the Application Launcher displays each application as an icon. Alternatively, you can display applications in a list format or in a smaller icon/list.
Page 88 Performing common tasks 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. Tap Options, and tap Preferences. The Preferences screen is displayed. Tap the Remember Last Category check box to select it or the Remember Last Used App to select it.
Page 89: Categorizing Records
Performing common tasks Categorizing records You can categorize records in Address Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad applications for easy retrieval. (Date Book does not have categories.) When you create a record, it is automatically assigned to the currently displayed category.
Page 90 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 91 Performing common tasks Defining a new category Tap the arrow V at the upper right corner of the screen. A list of available categories appears. Tap Edit Categories. The Edit Categories screen is displayed. Tap New. The Edit Categories dialog box is displayed. Enter a new category name, and tap OK.
Page 92: Finding Records
Performing common tasks Finding records Your CLIÉ handheld lets you find information by entering text in the Find 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 93 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 94 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 95 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 96: 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. With 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 97 Performing common tasks Tap Unassigned. The Password dialog box appears. Enter a password and a hint to remember it, and tap OK. The dialog box for verifying the password appears. Enter the same password again to verify it, and tap OK. Your password is assigned.
Page 98 Performing common tasks • To change the password, enter a new password, and tap • To delete the password, tap Unassign. If you forget your password If you forget your password, you can delete it. Note, however, that deleting a forgotten password also deletes all entries and records marked as Private. (If you synchronize with your computer before deleting a forgotten password, you can restore your private records at the next HotSync operation.)
Page 99 Performing common tasks Locking your CLIÉ handheld with a password You can lock your CLIÉ handheld so that you must 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 100 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 101 Performing common tasks Making records private In all basic applications, you can make individual records private. Private records remain visible and accessible until you select the Security setting to hide all private records. To mask or hide private records You can mask or hide your private records. To view the masked or hidden records, you need to enter the password.
Page 102: 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 103: Purging Records
Performing common tasks Purging records If outdated records of Date Book or To Do List take up memory on your CLIÉ handheld, it’s a good idea to remove them by using Purge. If you think Date Book or To Do List records might prove useful later, you can save them in an archive file on your computer.
Page 104: Using The Edit Menu
Performing common tasks Using the Edit menu The Edit menu is available on 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 105: Choosing Fonts
Performing common tasks Choosing fonts In all basic applications, you can change the font style to make the text easier to read. You can choose a different font style for each application. Open an application. Tap the Menu The menu is displayed. Tap Options, and tap Font.
Page 106: Chapter 3
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 107: 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 108: Performing A Local Hotsync ® Operation With The Cradle
Local USB is selected from the shortcut menu. If the HotSync icon is not shown in the task tray, click Start, point to Programs (All Programs in Windows® XP), Sony Handheld, and click HotSync Manager. Press the HotSync button on the cradle to start the HotSync operation.
Page 109 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 re-install it. Click the HotSync (bottom-right corner of the taskbar).
Page 110: Using The Palm ™ Desktop For Clié Software
Double-click the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software icon on the Windows desktop, or click Start, select Programs (All Programs in Windows XP), Sony Handheld, and click Palm Desktop for CLIÉ. The Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software starts. To quit the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software Click the close button then Exit.
Page 111: 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 112: Advanced Hotsync ® Operations
Advanced HotSync Setting the HotSync You can change how to start the HotSync HotSync settings. Click the HotSync (bottom-right corner of the taskbar), and select Setup from the shortcut menu. The Setup dialog box appears. Click the General tab to select one of the following options. If you are not sure which option to use, keep the default setting (always available): •...
Page 113 ® Advanced HotSync Click the Modem tab to display the modem settings and adjust the options as needed. See “Conducting a HotSync information. If you are attached to a network, click the Network tab to display the network settings and adjust the options as needed.
Page 114: Customizing Hotsync Application Settings (Conduits)
® Advanced HotSync Customizing HotSync application settings (Conduits) What is a “Conduit”? For each application, you can define a set of options that determine how records are handled during synchronization. These options are called “conduits.” By default, a HotSync your CLIÉ handheld and the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software. In general, you should leave the settings as they are to synchronize all files.
Page 115 ® 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 116: 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 117 ® 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 118 ® 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 119: Conducting A Hotsync Operation Via Modem
® Advanced HotSync Conducting a HotSync operation via modem You can use a modem to synchronize and back up your CLIÉ handheld when you are away from your computer. modem Your CLIÉ handheld away from your PC Notes • The first HotSync operation must be local, using the cradle. After that, you can perform a modem HotSync operation.
Page 120 ® Advanced HotSync Preparing your computer The following steps must be performed to prepare your computer for a modem HotSync operation. Be sure to perform these steps before you leave your office or home so that your computer is ready to receive a call from your CLIÉ...
Page 121 ® 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 122 ® Advanced HotSync Tap the Enter phone # field. The Phone Setup dialog box is displayed. Change the following settings if necessary: 1 Enter the telephone number used to access the modem connected to your computer. If necessary, enter a dial prefix (such as “9”) to access an outside line, and tap the Dial prefix check box.
Page 123 ® Advanced HotSync To select the conduits for a modem HotSync operation The Conduit Setup dialog box on your CLIÉ handheld enables you to define which files and applications synchronize during a modem HotSync operation. You can use these settings to minimize the time required to synchronize your data when using a modem.
Page 124 ® Advanced HotSync Performing a HotSync operation via modem After you prepare your computer and your CLIÉ handheld, and select your Conduit Setup options, you are ready to perform a modem HotSync operation. Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select HotSync, and press the Jog Dial navigator, or tap the HotSync Application Launcher screen.
Page 125: Conducting A Hotsync Operation Via A Network
® Advanced HotSync Conducting a HotSync operation via a network When you use the Network HotSync 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 application installed, your computer is on, and the HotSync...
Page 126 ® Advanced HotSync Place your CLIÉ handheld on the cradle, and press the HotSync button on the front panel of the cradle. The HotSync operation starts. This HotSync operation records the network information about your computer onto your CLIÉ handheld. Confirm that your computer‘s network information (Primary PC name and Primary PC address) is entered in your CLIÉ...
Page 127 ® 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 tap Select Service. The Preferences screen is displayed. Note See “Changing the Network preferences” on page 177 for information on creating a network connection.
Page 128 ® 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 123. Perform a HotSync operation via modem. Follow the instructions in “Performing a HotSync operation via modem” on page 124.
Page 129 ® 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 123. Perform a local HotSync operation. Follow the instructions in “Performing a local HotSync operation with the cradle”...
Page 130: 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 131 ® 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 132: 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 category on your Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software and your CLIÉ handheld. You can set the File Link feature to check for changes to the external file when you perform a HotSync operation.
Page 133: Chapter 4
Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld This chapter describes how to communicate with another Palm OS the infrared communications port or Memory Stick Stick media, and how to use the MS Gate application for managing the data in Memory Stick media.
Page 134: Communicating Using Your Sony Clié Handheld
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 that also has an IR port. The IR port is located at the top of your CLIÉ...
Page 135: Beaming Information
Beaming between your Sony CLIÉ Handheld and another Palm ® Beaming information You can beam a record, business card, or category of records between your CLIÉ handheld and another Palm OS PDA. Locate the record, business card, or category you want to beam.
Page 136: 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 137: Using Memory Stick ® Media
MagicGate Memory Stick media to your computer, the file may be disabled. To handle copyright-protected files, use a “MagicGate” compliant application such as the SonicStage LE software. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® media ®...
Page 138: Inserting And Removing Memory Stick Media
Push the Memory Stick media gently into the slot, and then release it so that the Memory Stick media pops out. Then pull it out of your CLIÉ handheld. Push Memory Stick media in. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld media The Memory Stick indicator lights in orange when your CLIÉ...
Page 139 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 – corrosive substances – magnetic fields...
Page 140: Protecting The Data In Memory Stick Media
Slide the tab to the right. You can read data from but not write data to the 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 LOCK Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld media Write-Enable Write-Protect Position Position...
Page 141: Starting An Application Stored In Memory Stick Media
Application Launcher screen, and select Card (or a category with the Card icon). Then, tap the icon of the application you want to open. Note Some Sony applications will not start if installed into the Memory Stick media by a ® HotSync operation. For details, see page 157.
Page 142: 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 143: Formatting Memory Stick Media
The MS Gate application starts up. Tap the Menu The Menu screen appears. Tap Options, and tap 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 144 • If you remove Memory Stick media during formatting, your Memory Stick media is not recognized by your computer. In this case, remove Memory Stick media, reinsert it in your CLIÉ handheld, and start formatting again. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld media icon on...
Page 145: 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 ® Gate (MS Gate) application ® media and in your CLIÉ handheld.
Page 146 : 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 147 In some cases when you move or copy a specific file using the MS Gate application, a CLIÉ application may not function properly. Sony is not liable for any trouble with applications or data that arises out of your deletion or moving of a file.
Page 148: 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 the...
Page 149 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 150: Copying Data From 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 151 Select the file or folder that you want to rename, and tap the Menu 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 icon.
Page 152 HotSync • 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 153: 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 154 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 155: 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 156: Installing Applications To/From Memory Stick Media Without Using The Ms Gate Application
Application Launcher screen and tap on the application icon. (Note, that such applications can only be used while the Memory Stick media containing the application is inserted in the CLIÉ handheld). Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® media icon on your CLIÉ handheld.
Page 157 MS Gate application, or delete the files. If you do not use the MS Gate application when installing, applications and data files are stored in the ”PALM/Launcher” folder. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® media...
Page 158: Chapter 5
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 ... 159 Changing the Buttons preferences ... 161 Assigning applications to buttons ... 161 Changing the full-screen pen stroke activities ...
Page 159: What You Can Do With Preferences
You can recalibrate your screen after a hard reset or if you find that “tapping” does not work as expected. For details, see “Step 2: Turning on your Sony CLIÉ Handheld for the first time” in the Read This First manual. • Formats Set the region default and the formats for dates, times, calendar, and numbers.
Page 160 Application Launcher screen. The Preferences screen appears. Tap the arrow V in the upper right corner of the screen and select the Preferences screen you want to view from the drop-down list. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) icon on the...
Page 161: 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) Application buttons...
Page 162: 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 163: 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 164: Changing The Jog Dial ™ Navigator Preferences
To enable turning 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) ™ navigator preferences ). You can display the...
Page 165: Setting The Display Format Of The Time, Date, And Numbers (Formats)
Tap Formats from the drop-down list on the Preferences screen. The Formats Preferences screen is displayed. Tap the arrow V next to “Preset to” and select a region name. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 166: Setting The Display Format Of The Time, Date, And Numbers
This setting controls the Day, Week, Month, and Agenda views in Date Book and all other aspects of your CLIÉ handheld that display a calendar. Tap the arrow V next to Numbers and select formats for the decimal point and thousands separator. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 167: 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 168: Setting The Time
The Set Time screen appears. Tap the arrow V or v to set the hour. Tap the minute box and tap the arrow V or v to set the minute. Tap AM or PM. Tap OK. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 169: 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 170: 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 171: Setting Sounds
Tap the arrow V next to Game Sound and select the desired sound level or Off from the drop-down list. The Game Sound setting works only with the games that are programmed to respond to this setting. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) ® operation.
Page 172: Turning The Led Alarm On Or Off
The General Preferences screen is displayed. Tap the arrow V next to Alarm LED and select On or Off from the drop-down list. • On: Enables the Alarm LED feature • Off: Disables the Alarm LED feature Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 173: Turning The Beam Receive Feature On Or Off
The General Preferences screen is displayed. Tap the arrow V next to Beam Receive and select On or Off from the drop-down list. • On: Enables the Beam Receive feature. • Off: Disables the Beam Receive feature. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 174: Entering Owner Information
Owner Preferences screen cannot be changed. In this case, an Unlock button is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Tap Unlock. The Unlock Message dialog box appears. Enter your current password (the one you entered in the Security application) and tap OK. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 175: Creating Graffiti ® Shortcuts
ShortCut. Tap the ShortCut Text area and 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 176 If you no longer need a ShortCut, you can delete it from the list of ShortCuts. Tap the ShortCut you want to delete in the ShortCuts list and tap Delete. The confirmation dialog box is displayed. Tap Yes. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 177: Changing The Network Preferences
Tap Network from the drop-down list on the Preferences screen. The Network Preferences screen is displayed. Tap the arrow V next to Service and select the predefined service template you want to use. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) ® operation), you...
Page 178: 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 179: Selecting A Connection
Dial prefix check box. You can enter a comma in the field to introduce a “pause” in the dialing sequence. Each comma equals a two second pause. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) Continued on next page...
Page 180: 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) ® operation or accessing a icon. Continued on next page...
Page 181 Service and 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 182: 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 183: Creating Log In Scripts
185. On the Network Preferences screen, tap the service field. Tap Details. The Details screen is displayed. Tap Script. The Log in Script screen is displayed. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) Continued on next page...
Page 184 (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 185 • \^ : 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 186: 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 187: Setting The High Resolution Assist Function
In step 4, check an application when the following occurs in the high resolution mode: • Performance is degraded significantly (such as in game applications). • Display is divided into two, characters are distorted, or other operational irregularities occur. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 188: Additional Information
CLIÉ handheld to another, precautions taken when using your CLIÉ handheld, troubleshooting your CLIÉ handheld, and other technical information about your CLIÉ handheld. Contents Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ... 189 Backing up data to your computer through ® a HotSync operation ...
Page 189: 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 Backup (MS Backup) application •...
Page 190: Backing Up All Clié Data To A Memory Stick Media (Using The Ms Backup Application)
Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Backing up all CLIÉ data to a Memory Stick the MS Backup application) With the Memory Stick Backup (MS Backup) application, you can back-up all the following CLIÉ handheld application and data to a Memory Stick media with a single tap.
Page 191 Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Tap OK. The Backup Progress screen appears, and general information of the back- up (its date, size, and number of contents) appears in the list. Note Do not make any changes to the directory tree on the Memory Stick after taking a back- up.
Page 192: Backing Up Clié Handheld Data To A Memory Stick Media Using The Ms Gate Application
Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Backing up CLIÉ handheld data to a Memory Stick media using the MS Gate application The MS Gate application allows you to save a back-up of the following data of your CLIÉ handheld to Memory Stick media. (The file name after the colon is the name displayed in the MS Gate application.)
Page 193 Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Restoring back-up data and applications to your CLIÉ handheld Note When you restore (copy) back-up data and applications to your CLIÉ handheld, the data currently saved in your CLIÉ handheld will be overwritten with the back-up data.
Page 194: 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 195 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 196: Using Memory Stick ® Media To Transfer Data
Using data of another Sony CLIÉ Handheld Using Memory Stick You can use Memory Stick media to transfer data of your old CLIÉ handheld to your new CLIÉ handheld. Notes • Use Memory Stick media that has sufficient free memory space.
Page 197 Using data of another Sony CLIÉ Handheld Tap OK. The data selected in step 3 is copied onto Memory Stick media. Remove the Memory Stick media from your other CLIÉ handheld and insert it into your new CLIÉ handheld. Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select MS Gate and press the Jog Dial navigator.
Page 198: Performing A Hotsync ® Operation Between Your Old Clié Handheld And The New Palm Desktop For Clié Software
Using data of another Sony CLIÉ Handheld Performing a HotSync handheld and the new Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software If you have a CLIÉ handheld other than this model (PEG-NR70V/U or PEG- NR70/U), you can perform a HotSync operation between that CLIÉ...
Page 199: Precautions
Precautions Notes on use • Be sure not to scratch or damage your CLIÉ handheld’s screen or the ® Graffiti writing area. Always use the supplied stylus or a plastic-tipped pointer to tap on the screen. Do not use a real pen, pencil, or other sharp object on the screen.
Page 200: Battery Considerations
Precautions Battery considerations Follow these precautions when you charge your CLIÉ handheld. On charging • It takes approximately four hours to charge your CLIÉ handheld when the battery is empty. • If you charge your CLIÉ handheld every day, it takes only a few minutes to charge the battery.
Page 201 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 202: 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, contact the developer or publisher of that software. Operating problems I do not see anything on my CLIÉ...
Page 203 , Check the System Sound setting. See “Setting sounds” (page 171). My CLIÉ handheld has frozen. , Perform a soft reset. See “Resetting your Sony CLIÉ Handheld” (page 30). , Make sure that the HOLD switch is not in the protect position.
Page 204 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 159). When I tap the Menu icon, nothing happens. , Not all applications or screens have menus.
Page 205 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 206 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 207 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions HotSync ® operation problems I cannot perform a HotSync to make sure I am doing it correctly? , Check that the operating system of your computer is Windows Second Edition/Me/2000 Professional/XP. , 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 208 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions I tried to perform a local HotSync operation, but it did not complete successfully. Try each of these in turn: , Make sure that HotSync Manager is running. If HotSync Manager is running, exit, and restart it. , Make sure that Local USB is selected in the HotSync Manager menu or the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ...
Page 209 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions My CLIÉ handheld appears to freeze when I place it near my computer. , Move your CLIÉ handheld away from the computer’s infrared port. , Make sure that you turn the Beam Receive function off. My CLIÉ...
Page 210 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions When I tap the HotSync button on the cradle, nothing happens on the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software and my CLIÉ handheld times out. , Check the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software HotSync Setup options to confirm that you have the correct settings for local HotSync operations.
Page 211 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions Connection problems I have trouble establishing a network connection to my ISP or dial-in server. , Check the Expanded Service Connection Progress messages to identify the point where the connection fails in the log in procedure. Press the scroll button downwards at any point during log in to display these messages.
Page 212 , Perform a soft reset. See “Resetting your Sony CLIÉ Handheld” (page 30) for more information. I cannot beam the Address Book data. , You cannot beam images to a Palm OS PDA other than a Sony CLIÉ handheld. Recharging problems When I place my CLIÉ...
Page 213 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 30) for more information. Chapter6 Additional information...
Page 214 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions ® Memory Stick media problems I cannot copy/move data from Memory Stick CLIÉ handheld. , Your CLIÉ handheld requires a memory space of at least approximately 1.1 times the data size that you are copying/moving. I inserted Memory Stick media, but the message “Please insert Memory Stick media”...
Page 215: If You Still Cannot Perform A Hotsync ® Operation
Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions If you still cannot perform a HotSync If you have reviewed items in the troubleshooting list and the HotSync operation problem persists, review the following. You cannot perform a HotSync operation before you install the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ...
Page 216: 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) describes how to use your CLIÉ...
Page 217: Specifications
Specifications Palm OS ver. 4.1 Dragonball SuperVZ 66 MHz Memory ROM 8MB (FLASH) 16 MB (SDRAM), User memory range approx. 15 MB External input/output Interface connector IrDA (1.2) IR Port for AV Control Memory Stick slot Display TFT color LCD with backlight, 320 ✕...
Page 218 Specifications Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz Output Headphones: stereo mini-jack Dimensions PEG-NR70V/U: Approx. 2 ✕ ✕ inches (72.3 136.6 ✕ 16.7 mm) (w/h/d) PEG-NR70/U: Approx. 2 ✕ inches (72.3 ✕ 16.7 mm) (w/h/d) Mass PEG-NR70V/U: Approx. 7 oz (200 g) (including the supplied stylus) PEG-NR70/U: Approx.
Page 219: Index
Index Address Book Editing ... 59 Entering a new entry ... 53 Pasting an image ... 59 Sorting entries ... 57 Using menus ... 65 Viewing entries ... 55 Adjusting the screen ... 29 Application Categorizing ... 86 Launcher (home) screen ... 85 Selecting/Starting ...
Page 220 Index Date Book Agenda view ... 44 Day view ... 40 Editing ... 46 Month view ... 43 Repeating or continuous events ... 36 Scheduling an event ... 33 Setting alarm ... 48 Using menus ... 51 Week view ... 41 Deleting Data in the Memory Stick media ...
Page 221 Index Importing data from a Windows application ... 130 IR port ... 116, 134 Jog Dial navigator Changing preferences ... 164 Compatible applications ... 11 Displaying the Pop-up application menu . 88 How to use (pressing/rotating) ... 11 JogAssist function ... 164 JogAssist function ...
Page 222 Index On-screen keyboard ... 26 Owner information ... 174 Palm Desktop for CLIÉ Basic operations ... 110 Locating screen components ... 111 Starting ... 110 Password Deleting a password ... 97 Entering a password ... 96, 178 Locking your CLIÉ handheld ... 99, 100 Troubleshooting ...
Page 223 Index Soft reset ... 30 Software keyboard ... 24 Sorting items ... 57, 78 Specifications ... 217, 218 Stylus How to use ... 9 Taking out the reset tip ... 30 Synchronizing with external data ... 132 Tapping ... 9 To Do List Changing appearance ...
Page 224 For the latest support information, check our official Sony CLIÉ Web site http://www.sony.com/clie/...

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Sony CLIE PEG-NR70V/U, PEG-NR70/U Operating Instructions Manual

Chapter 1

Turning Your Sony CLIÉ Handheld on and off

Using the Stylus

Using the Jog Dial™ Navigator

Entering Data into Your Sony CLIÉ Handheld

Adjusting the Screen

Resetting Your Sony CLIÉ Handheld

Chapter 2

Performing Common Tasks

Chapter 3

What Is a Hotsync ® Operation

Performing a Local Hotsync ® Operation with the Cradle

Using the Palm ™ Desktop for CLIÉ Software

Advanced Hotsync ® Operations

Chapter 4

Beaming between Your Sony CLIÉ Handheld and Another Palm os

Pda

Using Memory Stick ® Media

Exchanging Data Via Memory Stick ® Media

Chapter 5

Changing the Buttons Preferences

Changing the Jog Dial ™ Navigator Preferences

Setting the Display Format of the Time, Date, and Numbers (Formats)

Setting the Date & Time Preferences

Setting the General Preferences

Entering Owner Information

Creating Graffiti ® Shortcuts

Changing the Network Preferences

Setting the High Resolution Assist Function

Chapter 6

Backing up Data of Your Sony CLIÉ Handheld

Using Data of Another Sony CLIÉ Handheld

Precautions

Troubleshooting - Frequently Asked Questions

Getting Help

Specifications

Index

Quick Links

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