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Sony clie PEG-N710C Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating
Instructions
Personal Entertainment Organizer
PEG-N710C
© 2001 Sony Corporation
Chapter 1
Basic operations of your
Sony CLIE Handheld
Chapter 2
Using basic applications
Chapter 3
Exchanging and updating
®
data using a HotSync
operation
Chapter 4
Communicating using
your Sony CLIE Handheld
Chapter 5
Customizing your Sony
CLIE Handheld
(Preferences)
Chapter 6
Additional information

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  • Page 1 Operating Chapter 3 Instructions Exchanging and updating ® data using a HotSync operation Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIE Handheld Personal Entertainment Organizer Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIE Handheld (Preferences) PEG-N710C Chapter 6 Additional information © 2001 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 • In no event will SONY be liable for any installation. This equipment generates, uses, financial damage or loss of profits, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,...
  • Page 3 Sony, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Jog Dial, OpenMG, and PictureGear are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Graffiti, HotSync, Palm Modem, and Palm OS are registered trademarks, and the HotSync logo and Palm are trademarks of Palm, Inc. or its subsidiaries.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Basic operations of your Sony CLIE Handheld Checking off a To Do List item ..65 Turning on and off your Sony CLIE Working with To Do List ....66 Handheld ........... 9 Using the To Do List menus ....70 Using the stylus .......
  • Page 5 Communicating using your Sony ® a HotSync operation CLIE Handheld ® What is a HotSync operation? ..113 Beaming between your Sony CLIE Handheld ® and another Palm OS PDA ....140 ® Performing a local HotSync operation with the cradle ......114 What you can do with beaming ..
  • Page 6 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Customizing your Sony CLIE Additional information Handheld (Preferences) Backing up data of your Sony CLIE What you can do with Handheld ........180 Preferences ......162 Backing up data in your computer using Changing the Buttons a HotSync operation .......

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    About this manual Welcome to the Sony Personal Entertainment Organizer (referred to as the “CLIE handheld” in this manual). Your CLIE handheld comes with three manuals: Read This First Read This First gives an overview of your CLIE handheld’s features, hardware and software setup, installation instructions, and other important details.
  • Page 8 This chapter explains how to turn on and off your CLIE handheld, enter data, and perform other basic operations. Contents Turning on and off your Sony CLIE Handheld ..........9 Using the stylus ...................10 Using the Jog Dial™ navigator ..............12 Entering data into your Sony CLIE Handheld ..........

  • Page 9: Turning On And Off Your Sony Clie Handheld

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

  • Page 10: Using The Stylus

    When you enter characters on the screen keyboard of your CLIE handheld, open an application, or select an item, press lightly on the desired button or icon with the stylus. Press lightly (tap) on the screen This action is called “tapping.” Chapter1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIE Handheld...
  • Page 11 By default, full-screen dragging from the bottom of the writing area to the ® top of the screen displays the Graffiti Help on the screen. You can assign the full-screen dragging to another activity. See page 165 for details. Chapter1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIE Handheld...

  • Page 12: 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 CLIE Handheld...

  • Page 13: Entering Data Into Your Sony Clie Handheld

    Entering data into your Sony CLIE 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 tips and tricks. What is Graffiti writing? Most people find they can enter text quickly and accurately with only minutes of practice.
  • Page 14 Entering data in your Sony CLIE 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 15 Entering data in your Sony CLIE 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 CLIE handheld does not recognize them as text characters.
  • Page 16 Entering data in your Sony CLIE Handheld Writing Graffiti alphabet Draw Graffiti letters according to the following alphabet in the left-hand side of the Graffiti writing area. Space BackSpace CarriageReturn Period Tap twice Chapter1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIE Handheld...
  • Page 17 Entering data in your Sony CLIE 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 18 Entering data in your Sony CLIE 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 19 Entering data in your Sony CLIE Handheld Writing symbols and extended characters Make a Symbol Shift stroke on the Graffiti writing area to activate Symbol Shift. The next stroke you make creates a symbol or extended character. Symbol Shift (•) Bullet (™) Trademark...
  • Page 20 Entering data in your Sony CLIE 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 21 ShortCut mode. When you enter and dts ( , and ) , you can enter date and time stamps. Data stamp Breakfast Time stamp Lunch Date/time stamps Dinner Meeting Chapter1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIE Handheld...

  • Page 22: Using The Onscreen Keyboard

    Entering data in your Sony CLIE Handheld Using the onscreen keyboard You can open the onscreen keyboard any time you need to enter text or numbers into your CLIE handheld. Note that you cannot enter Graffiti characters while using the onscreen keyboard.
  • Page 23 Entering data in your Sony CLIE Handheld Alphabetic Backspace Caps lock Carriage return Caps shift Tap here to display alphabetic keyboard Numeric International Tap here to display international Tap here to display numeric keyboard keyboard Select the desired keyboard and tap the characters to enter text and numbers.

  • Page 24: Using Your Computer Keyboard

    (.csv, .txt, .tab, .tsv, .dba, .aba, .tda, .mpa), import it into your Palm Desktop for Sony software, and then perform a HotSync operation to transfer the data to your CLIE handheld. For details, see “Chapter 3: Exchanging and ®...

  • Page 25: Changing The Frontlight Level

    To change the level in small increments, tap to the left or right. To change the brightness level in larger increments, drag the slider to the left or right. You can also press the scroll button to move the slider incrementally. Tap Done. Chapter1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIE Handheld...

  • Page 26: Resetting Your Sony Clie Handheld

    CLIE handheld. The system shuts down and then restarts. After restarting, the system displays “Palm Computing Platform,” “CLIE,” and “Sony,” followed by the preferences screen for setting the time and date. Chapter1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIE Handheld...

  • Page 27: Performing A Hard Reset

    After a hard reset, only the current data 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 CLIE Handheld...

  • Page 28: 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 CLIE handheld: Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, Expense, and Calculator. Contents Managing schedules and events (Date Book) ........29 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) ....

  • Page 29: 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 CLIE handheld. Scheduling an event Scheduling an event for the current date Press the Date Book...
  • Page 30 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Enter a description of the event. You can enter a description or note 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 31 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 32 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 33 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Tap Repeat. 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 34 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 35 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Tap OK. The Date Book screen is displayed again. Make sure that the repeat icon is displayed to the far right of the event. Notes • If you change the start date of a repeating event, your CLIE handheld calculates the number of days you moved the event.

  • Page 36: Checking Schedules

    Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Checking schedules Displaying the Day view You can display and check the events for a specific day. Press the Date Book button on the front panel. Date Book starts. Today’s schedule is displayed. Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to display the events for yesterday or tomorrow.
  • Page 37 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.
  • Page 38 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Tips for using the Week view • To reschedule an event while in the Week view, tap and drag the event to a different time or day. • Tap a blank time on any day to move to that day and have the time selected for a new event.
  • Page 39 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Displaying the Month view The Month view screen shows which days have events scheduled. Dots and lines in the Month view indicate events, repeating events, and untimed events. Press the Date Book button on the front panel. Date Book starts up.
  • Page 40 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 on an event, you can also use the Agenda view to check off completed To Do List items.
  • Page 41 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 42: 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 43 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 44 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 45 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 46 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 47: 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 110. Record menus New Event Creates a new event. The Set Time dialog box for selecting the start and end times is displayed.
  • Page 48 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Options menus Font You can select a desired font in the Select Font dialog box. Preferences • Start/End Time: Defines the start and end times for Date Book screens. If the time slots you select do not fit on one screen, you can tap the scroll arrows to scroll up and down.

  • Page 49: 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 CLIE handheld.
  • Page 50 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 51: Viewing Address Book Entries

    Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Viewing Address Book entries Press the Address Book button on the front panel. The Address screen is displayed, listing your current entries. Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the address record you want to view. If the desired address record is not displayed, rotate the Jog Dial navigator further to scroll up or down the entire list.
  • Page 52 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 53 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 54 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Looking up an address record 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 55: Editing Address Book Entries

    To paste an image, install the PictureGear™ Pocket software onto your CLIE handheld. For installation, see “Installing add-on applications onto your Sony CLIE Handheld” in the Read This First manual. Tap the address record to which you want to paste an image in the address list.
  • Page 56 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Tap the image you want to paste. The image you selected is pasted to the address information. Tap Done. The Address screen is displayed again. A camera icon is attached to the record that has the pasted image. A camera icon Note...
  • Page 57 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Modifying an address record You can modify part of the address record. On the Address Book list screen, tap the entry you want to modify. The Address View screen of the selected record appears. Tap Edit.
  • Page 58 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Duplicating an address record 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 59 The selected record 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 60 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Changing the address record 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 61: Using The Address Book Menus

    Sony handheld via the infrared communications port. Beam Business Card Sends the current business card to another Sony handheld via the infrared communications port. You can also send a business card via the infrared communications port by pressing and holding down the Address Book button for longer than 2 seconds.
  • Page 62 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Options menus Font You can select a desired font in the Select Font dialog box . Preferences Remember last category: Determines how Address Book appears when you return to it from another application. If you select this check box, Address Book shows the last category you selected.

  • Page 63: 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 CLIE handheld.

  • Page 64: Viewing To Do List Items

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

  • Page 65: 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 complete the To Do item, and you can choose to show or hide completed items.

  • Page 66: 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 67 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 68 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 69 Managing tasks and things to do (To Do List) Changing the appearance of To Do List The Show Options dialog box enables you to control the appearance of To Do List. On the To Do List screen, tap Show. The To Do Preferences screen appears. Change the Show Options settings.

  • Page 70: Using The To Do List Menus

    To delete the items completely, deselect the check box ( for “Save archive copy on PC” in the Purge dialog box . Beam Item Sends the current To Do item to another Sony handheld via the infrared communications port. Beam Category Sends all the To Do items in the currently selected category to another Sony handheld via the infrared communications port.

  • Page 71: Creating Memos (Memo Pad)

    If the HOLD switch is in the protect position, you cannot operate your CLIE handheld. Creating a new memo A memo can contain up to 4,000 characters. The number of memos you can store is limited only by the memory available on your Sony handheld. Press the Memo Pad button on the front panel.
  • Page 72 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 when using Graffiti writing. Tap Done or press the BACK button when you finish. The first line of the memo is displayed.

  • Page 73: Reviewing Memos

    Creating memos (Memo Pad) Reviewing memos The first line of a memo appears in the Memo List. This makes it easy to locate and review your memos. Press the Memo Pad button on the front panel. Memo Pad starts and the Memo list is displayed. Rotate the Jog Dial™...
  • Page 74 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 75 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 76: 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 77 Creating memos (Memo Pad) Categorizing a memo You can categorize your memo. In step 3 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 78: Using The Memo Pad Menus

    ( ) for “Save archive copy on PC” in the Delete Memo dialog box. Beam Memo Sends the current memo to another Sony handheld via the infrared communications port. The Options menus Font You can select a desired font in the Select Font dialog box.

  • Page 79: 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.” Recording a new Expense item Expense allows you to record the date, Expense type, and the amount you spent.
  • Page 80 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 4 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 ®...

  • Page 81: 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 82 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 83 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 84 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 85 Managing expenses (Expense) • Prints currency: Enabled only when printing an Expense overview. When you click this option, you can calculate the total amounts of a single currency in a table. This is useful when your data includes items in several currencies. •...
  • Page 86 Managing expenses (Expense) 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. Tap OK. To change your default currency You can change the currency displayed as the default in the Currency list.
  • Page 87 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 icon.

  • Page 88: 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 110. Record menus Delete Item Deletes the current Expense item. The Delete Expense dialog box appears.

  • Page 89: Using Calculator (Calc)

    Using Calculator (Calc) Calculating with Calculator Calculator lets you perform general mathematical functions, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Do either of the following to start the Calculator: • Tap the Calculator icon. • Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select Calc and then press the Jog Dial navigator.

  • Page 90: Using The Calculator Buttons

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

  • Page 91: 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 92 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.
  • Page 93 Performing common tasks To display applications by category Tap the Home icon. Do one of the following: • Tap the Home icon repeatedly to cycle through all the categories. • Tap the arrow V in the upper right corner of the screen and then tap the desired category from the drop-down categories list.
  • Page 94 Performing common tasks Tap OK. The applications are displayed in a list. To open the Application Launcher screen to the last-opened category In step 4, tap the Remember Last Category check box to select it. To display application’s Pop-up menu by the Jog Dial navigator In step 4, tap the arrow V next to Jog Select and then tap PopUp.

  • Page 95: 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 96 Performing common tasks Moving a record into a category Tap the record that you want to categorize. Tap Details. For Address Book only: Tap Edit. The Address Edit screen appears. Tap the arrow V next to Category to display the list of available categories.
  • Page 97 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 98: Finding Records

    Performing common tasks Finding records Your CLIE 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 CLIE applications. Each application offers ways to find information: •...
  • Page 99 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 100 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 101 Performing common tasks Tap Add. The Phone Lookup closes and the name and phone number are added to the record you displayed in step 1. To activate Phone Lookup with Graffiti ® Write the Graffiti Command stroke to activate Phone Lookup. Phone Lookup using text Drag and highlight text and then write the Graffiti Command stroke .

  • Page 102: Protecting Your Data (Security)

    Performing common tasks Protecting your data (Security) Your CLIE 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 CLIE handheld so that it does not operate until you enter the correct password.
  • Page 103 Performing common tasks Tap Unassigned. The Password dialog box appears. Enter a password and 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. In Password, “Assigned” is displayed. Changing or deleting a password You can change or delete the password you assigned.
  • Page 104 Performing common tasks If you forget your password If you forget your password, you can delete it. Note, however, that deleting a forgotten password also deletes all entries and records marked as Private. (If you synchronize with your computer before deleting a forgotten ®...
  • Page 105 Performing common tasks Locking your CLIE handheld with a password You can lock your CLIE handheld so that you have to enter your password to operate it. Notes If you lock your CLIE handheld, you must enter the exact password to restart your CLIE handheld.
  • Page 106 Performing common tasks Tap Lock & Turn Off. The System Lockout dialog box appears. Tap Off & Lock. Your CLIE handheld is turned off and locked. To start your CLIE handheld, turn it on and enter the password. Chapter2 Using basic applications...
  • Page 107 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 108: 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 109: Purging Records

    Performing common tasks Purging records If outdated records of Date Book, To Do List, or Expense take up memory on your CLIE 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 110: 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 111: 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 icon. The menu is displayed.

  • Page 112: Exchanging And Updating Data Using A Hotsync ® Operation

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

  • Page 113: What Is A Hotsync ® Operation

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

  • Page 114: Performing A Local Hotsync ® Operation With The Cradle

    Windows task tray on your computer screen and Local 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. Click the HotSync button on the cradle to start the HotSync operation.
  • Page 115 ® Performing a local HotSync operation with the cradle If a message is displayed stating that the selected COM port is not available Follow the procedures below. If the same message appears again, uninstall the Palm Desktop for CLIE software and then re-install it. Click the HotSync icon in the Windows task tray (bottom- right corner of the taskbar).

  • Page 116: Using The Palm™ Desktop For Clie Software

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

  • Page 117: Locating The Palm Desktop For Clie Components

    Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIE software Locating the Palm Desktop for CLIE 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 118: Advanced Hotsync ® Operations

    ® Advanced HotSync operations ® Setting the HotSync setup options ® You can change how to start the HotSync Manager or make the local HotSync settings. ® Click the HotSync icon in the Windows task tray (bottom-right corner of the taskbar) and then select Setup from the shortcut menu.
  • Page 119 ® Advanced HotSync operations 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 127 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 120: Customizing Hotsync Application Settings (Conduit)

    ® Advanced HotSync operations Customizing HotSync application settings (Conduit) What is a “Conduit”? For each application, you can define a set of options that determines how records are handled during synchronization. Each set of these options is called a “conduit.” By default, a HotSync operation synchronizes all files between your CLIE handheld and the Palm Desktop for CLIE software.
  • Page 121 ® Advanced HotSync operations Click Change. The Change HotSync Action dialog box appears. Click the direction in which you want to write data, or click Do nothing. Click OK. Repeat steps 2 through 6 to change conduit settings for other applications (or users).

  • Page 122: Creating A User Profile To Control Multiple Clie Handhelds

    ® Advanced HotSync operations Creating a user profile to control multiple CLIE handhelds If your company introduces multiple CLIE handhelds to its employees, for example, you can create a user profile (such as a company phone list) to load the data into several CLIE handhelds without associating that data with a user name.
  • Page 123 ® Advanced HotSync operations Click New. The New User dialog box appears. Enter a user name and then click OK. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each profile you want to create. Click OK. Select profiles from the User list, and create data for the profile (e.g., company phone list, etc.).

  • Page 124: Conducting An Ir Hotsync Operation

    ® Advanced HotSync operations Conducting an IR HotSync operation You can use the IR (infrared) port of your CLIE 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 125 ® Advanced HotSync operations Click the Local tab to change the setting for an IR HotSync operation as needed. • Serial Port: Specifies a virtual port for an infrared port. If you are not sure of the connection port, see the Infrared Monitor in the Windows Control Panel.
  • Page 126 ® Advanced HotSync operations For best results, your computer and your CLIE handheld should be 4 to 8 inches (approximately 10 to 20 centimeters) apart, and the path between your CLIE handheld and the computer must be clear of obstacles. Tap the icon.

  • Page 127: Conducting A Hotsync Operation Via Modem

    ® Advanced HotSync operations Conducting a HotSync operation via modem You can use a modem to synchronize your CLIE handheld when you are away from your computer. A HotSync operation via modem allows you to back up your CLIE data to your computer away from your computer. A HotSync operation Your CLIE handheld with the PC at home...
  • Page 128 ® Advanced HotSync operations 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 CLIE handheld.
  • Page 129 ® Advanced HotSync operations Adjust the following options as needed. • Serial Port: Identifies the port for the modem. If you are unsure of the port assignment, look at the Modem Properties in the Windows Control Panel. • Speed: Determines the speed at which data is transferred. Try the “As Fast As Possible”...
  • Page 130 Select Sony CLIE Modem. Tap the Enter Phone # field. The Phone Setup dialog box is displayed. When using Sony CLIE 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 131 ® Advanced HotSync operations 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 132 ® Advanced HotSync operations 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 133: Conducting A Hotsync Operation Via A Network

    ® Advanced HotSync operations Conducting a HotSync operation via a network When you use the Network HotSync application, you can take advantage of the LAN and WAN connectivity available in many office environments. The Network HotSync application enables you to perform a HotSync operation by dialing in to a network or by using a cradle that is connected to any computer on your LAN or WAN (provided that the computer connected to the cradle also has the Network HotSync application installed, your...
  • Page 134 ® Advanced HotSync operations Place your CLIE handheld on the cradle and perform a HotSync operation. The HotSync operation records network information about your computer onto your CLIE handheld. With this information, your CLIE handheld can locate your computer when you perform a HotSync operation via the network.
  • Page 135 ® Advanced HotSync operations Tap Modem and then Select Service. The Preferences screen is displayed. Tap the arrow V next to Service and then select a service from the drop-down list. Tap Done. Tap the Menu icon. Tap Options, and then tap Conduit Setup. Follow the instructions in “To select the conduits for a modem HotSync operation”...

  • Page 136: Importing Data From A Windows Application

    ® Advanced HotSync operations Importing data from a Windows application If you have data stored in Windows computer applications such as spreadsheets and databases, you can transfer that data to your CLIE handheld. Importable file formats Save data in one of the file formats listed below, import it into the Palm Desktop for CLIE software, and then perform a HotSync operation to transfer the data to your CLIE handheld.
  • Page 137 ® Advanced HotSync operations Importing data Start the Palm Desktop for CLIE 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 138: Synchronizing With External Data (File Link)

    ® Advanced HotSync operations Synchronizing with external data (File Link) The File Link feature allows you to import Address Book and Memo Pad information onto your CLIE 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 CLIE software and your CLIE handheld.
  • Page 139 ” media. It also explains how to 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 CLIE Handheld and ® another Palm OS PDA ................140 What you can do with beaming ............140...

  • Page 140: Beaming Between Your Sony Clie Handheld And Another Palm Os ® Pda

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

  • Page 141: Communicating Using Your Sony Clie Handheld

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

  • Page 142: Receiving Beamed Information

    Beaming between your Sony CLIE Handheld and another Palm ® Receiving beamed information Turn on your CLIE 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 143: Using "Memory Stick ® " Media

    Explorer to copy a protected file onto a “MagicGate 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 CLIE Handheld...

  • Page 144: 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 CLIE handheld. Push “Memory Stick” media in. Pull “Memory Stick” media out. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIE Handheld...
  • Page 145 To use “Memory Stick” media in your CLIE handheld, follow the instructions to format it. Note, however, that all stored data will be erased. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIE Handheld...

  • Page 146: Protecting The Data In "Memory Stick" Media

    CLIE handheld. You can select your favorite application as the auto-run application. If you enjoy music, for example, select Audio Player. Or if you like watching still images, set PictureGear™ Pocket to start automatically. See the supplied Add-On Application Guide for details. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIE Handheld...

  • Page 147: Formatting "Memory Stick" Media

    Tap the Menu icon. The Menu screen appears. Tap Options, and then Format. The confirmation message appears. Tap OK. Formatting starts. To cancel formatting Tap Cancel in step 3. Continued on next page Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIE Handheld...
  • 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, reinstall it, and then start formatting again. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIE Handheld...

  • Page 149: Exchanging Data Via "Memory Stick ® " Media

    (ID) as one “Memory Stick” media. grouped item. Tap this icon to display or hide the contents. Tap this icon to sort in ascending order or in descending order. Continued on next page Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIE Handheld...
  • Page 150 : Tap this icon to display upper 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 CLIE Handheld...
  • Page 151 In some cases when you move or copy a specific file using the MS Gate software, a CLIE 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 CLIE handheld is listed. Tap the Menu icon. The Menu screen appears. Tap Tools, and then Create Default Folder. The default folder (“/PALM/PROGRAMS/MSFILES”) is created in “Memory Stick” media. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIE Handheld...

  • Page 153: Copying Your Clie Handheld Data To "Memory Stick" Media

    MS Gate starts. The data in your CLIE handheld is listed. Tap to select the data you want to copy to “Memory Stick” media. You can select multiple files. Note You cannot copy data marked with a lock icon. Continued on next page Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIE Handheld...
  • Page 154 CLIE handheld to “Memory Stick” media, data copying or moving may fail, leaving invalid files in “Memory Stick” media. If this occurs, charge your CLIE handheld and try copying or moving again. When an overwrite confirm message appears, tap Yes or Yes to all. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIE Handheld...

  • Page 155: Copying Data In "Memory Stick" Media To Your Clie Handheld

    Tap to select the data you want to copy to your CLIE handheld. Tap COPY. The Copy File dialog box is displayed. Tap OK. The data selected in step 4 is copied to your CLIE handheld. Continued on next page Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIE Handheld...
  • Page 156 The data in “Memory Stick” media is deleted after being saved in your CLIE handheld. Note Some data such as those copied from “Memory Stick” media to your CLIE handheld will not be backed up during the next HotSync operation. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIE Handheld...

  • Page 157: Deleting Data In "Memory Stick" Media

    The data in the “/PALM/PROGRAMS/MSFILES“ folder of “Memory Stick” media is listed. Tap to select the data that you want to delete. Tap DELETE. The Delete File dialog box is displayed. Continued on next page Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIE Handheld...
  • Page 158 You can only select a folder under the “PALM/PROGRAMS” folder. The other folders cannot be selected. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIE Handheld...

  • Page 159: Using The Ms Gate Menus

    Changes the current folder as default folder. Options menus Format Formats “Memory Stick” media inserted in your CLIE handheld. Media Information Displays the memory information of “Memory Stick” media. About MS Gate Shows the version information for MS Gate. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIE Handheld...

  • Page 160: How To Read The Online Manual

    Right-click the CD-ROM drive icon, and then click Open from the shortcut menu. Double-click the Acrobat folder. Double-click Setup.exe to install the Acrobat Reader onto your computer. Follow the instructions onscreen to finish installation. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIE Handheld...
  • Page 161 Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIE Handheld (Preferences) This chapter describes how to customize your CLIE handheld by changing the Preferences settings. Contents What you can do with Preferences .............162 Changing the Buttons preferences ............164 Assigning applications to buttons ............164 Changing the full-screen pen stroke activities ........

  • Page 162: Customizing Your Sony Clie Handheld (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 CLIE Handheld for the first time” in the Read This First manual.
  • Page 163 Application Launcher screen. The Preferences screen appears. Tap the arrow V in the upper right on the screen and then select the Preferences screen you want to view from the drop-down list. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIE Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 164: 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 CLIE Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 165: Changing The Full-Screen Pen Stroke Activities

    CLIE handheld, assign a password. When locked, you need to enter the password to use your CLIE handheld. ® • Beam Data: Beams the current record to another Palm OS PDA. Tap OK. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIE Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 166: Assigning Applications To Hotsync ® Buttons

    The HotSync button assignment is changed. Tap OK. Any changes that you make in the HotSync Buttons screen become effective immediately. You can activate the selected application by pressing the HotSync button. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIE Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 167: Changing The Jog Dial™ Navigator Preferences

    Enable Power Control. The Jog Dial navigator and BACK button functions change. On the default settings Use JogAssist is selected ( ) and Enable Power Control is not selected ( Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIE Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 168: 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 CLIE Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 169: 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 CLIE 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 CLIE Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 170: Setting The General Preferences

    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 CLIE Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 171: Setting The Date

    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 CLIE Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 172: Setting The Automatic Shut-Off Time

    If you want to leave your CLIE 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 CLIE Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 173: 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 CLIE Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 174: 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 CLIE Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 175: 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 CLIE Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 176: Creating Graffiti ® Shortcuts

    On the ShortCut name line, enter the letters you want to use to activate the ShortCut. Tap the ShortCut Text area and then enter the text that you want to appear when you write the ShortCut characters. Tap OK. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIE Handheld (Preferences)
  • Page 177 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 CLIE Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 178: Setting The High Resolution Assist Function

    In step 3, check an application when the following occurs in the high resolution mode: • Performances are largely deteriorated (ex. game). • Display is divided into two, characters are distorted, or other operational irregularities occur. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIE Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 179: Additional Information

    CLIE handheld. Contents Backing up data of your Sony CLIE Handheld ........... 180 Backing up data in your computer using a HotSync operation ....180 Backing up your CLIE handheld data using “Memory Stick” media ..181 Using data of another Sony CLIE Handheld ..........183...

  • Page 180: Backing Up Data Of Your Sony Clie Handheld

    Backing up data of your Sony CLIE Handheld You can save a backup copy of your CLIE handheld with either of the following two methods: ® • Backing up data using a HotSync operation ® • Backing up data using “Memory Stick ”...

  • Page 181: Backing Up Your Clie Handheld Data Using "Memory Stick" Media

    Backing up data of your Sony CLIE Handheld Backing up your CLIE handheld data using “Memory Stick” media MS Gate allows you to save a backup of the following application and data of your CLIE handheld to “Memory Stick” media. (The file name after the colon is the name displayed in MS Gate.)
  • Page 182 Backing up data of your Sony CLIE Handheld Restoring backup data and applications to your CLIE handheld Note When you restore (copy) backup data and applications to your CLIE handheld, the data currently saved in your CLIE handheld will be overwritten with the backup data.

  • Page 183: Using Data Of Another Sony Clie Handheld

    Using data of another Sony CLIE Handheld If you already own a Sony CLIE Handheld, you can use data of your old CLIE handheld with your new CLIE handheld. You can transfer data from your old CLIE handheld to your new CLIE handheld with either of the following methods: •...
  • Page 184 Using data of another Sony CLIE Handheld Repeat steps 3 thorough 5 to export data of other applications. Click the user name of your new CLIE handheld from the User name list in the upper right of the screen. If you have never performed a HotSync operation with your new CLIE handheld, select Users from the Tools menu.

  • Page 185: Using "Memory Stick" Media To Transfer Data

    Using data of another Sony CLIE Handheld Using “Memory Stick” media to transfer data You can use “Memory Stick” media to transfer your old CLIE handheld to your new CLIE handheld. Notes • Use “Memory Stick” media that has sufficient free memory space.
  • Page 186 Using data of another Sony CLIE Handheld Tap COPY. The File Overwrite confirmation message is displayed. Tap OK. The data selected in step 3 is copied onto “Memory Stick” media. Remove the “Memory Stick” media from your old CLIE handheld and then insert it into your new CLIE handheld.

  • Page 187: Precautions

    Precautions Notes on use • Take care not to scratch or damage your CLIE 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 188: Battery Considerations

    Precautions Battery considerations Follow these precautions when you charge your CLIE handheld. On charging • It takes about four hours to charge your CLIE handheld when the battery is empty. • When you charge your CLIE handheld every day, it takes only a few minutes to charge the battery.
  • Page 189 When the remaining battery indicator reads 0. If your battery drains and you leave your CLIE handheld in an uncharged state for an extended period of time, all of the stored data will be erased. Sony suggests you charge your CLIE handheld frequently. Chapter6 Additional information...

  • Page 190: Troubleshooting-Frequently Asked Questions

    Note ® Thousands of third-party add-on applications are available for the Palm OS platform. Sony does not support third-party applications. If you have a problem with a third-party application, please contact the developer or publisher of that software. Operating problems I do not see anything on my CLIE handheld's screen.
  • Page 191 , While you are using the supplied headphones, you cannot hear sound from your CLIE handheld. My CLIE handheld has frozen. , Perform a soft reset. See “Resetting your Sony CLIE Handheld” (page 26). , Make sure that the HOLD switch is not in the on position.
  • Page 192 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions Tapping and writing problems When I tap the buttons or screen icons, my CLIE handheld activates the wrong feature. , Calibrate the screen. See “What you can do with Preferences” (page 162). When I tap the Menu icon, nothing happens. , Not all applications or screens have menus.
  • Page 193 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions Application problems I tapped the Today button, but it does not show the correct date. , Your CLIE handheld is not set to the current date. Make sure the Set Date box in the General Preferences screen displays the current date. See “Setting the General preferences”...
  • Page 194 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions I cannot find an image pasted in an Address Book record. , If you use the Palm Desktop for CLIE software to change the category of the Address Book record, you may not be able to locate the pasted image on your CLIE handheld.
  • Page 195 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions I am using Outlook ® as my PIM, but I cannot do a HotSync operation. , Click the HotSync Manager and choose Custom. Check that the correct conduit is active. , Check that the correct conduit is installed. Reinstall the HotSync Manager and make sure the correct conduit is selected.
  • Page 196 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions , Make sure your CLIE handheld is seated in the cradle correctly. , Make sure the gold-plated connectors on the cradle and your CLIE handheld are clean. Use a pencil eraser to clean them. I cannot perform a HotSync operation via modem. Check the following on your computer: , Make sure your computer is turned on and that it does not shut down automatically as part of an energy-saving feature.
  • Page 197 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions Check the following on your CLIE handheld: , If the telephone line you are using has Call Waiting, make sure you selected the Disable call waiting option under “Modem Sync Phone Setup” on your CLIE handheld and entered the correct code. , Make sure the telephone line you are using is not noisy.
  • Page 198 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions My CLIE handheld displays the message “Waiting for sender” when it is near my computer’s infrared port. , Your computer’s infrared port may be set to search automatically for the presence of other infrared devices. Do the following to turn off this option: In the Windows task bar, select Start, point to Settings, and then select Control Panel.
  • Page 199 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions , Make a copy of your Palm folder. Uninstall, and then reinstall the Palm Desktop for CLIE software. , Turn on your CLIE handheld and then tap the Home icon. Tap the HotSync icon, then tap Local. When I perform a HotSync operation, my information does not transfer to the Palm Desktop for CLIE software.
  • Page 200 , You cannot beam Address Book data to a CLIE 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 CLIE handheld. Chapter6...
  • Page 201 I forgot the password and my CLIE handheld is locked. , If you assign a password and lock your CLIE handheld, you must perform a hard reset to continue using your CLIE handheld. See “Resetting your Sony CLIE Handheld” (on page 26) for more information. Chapter6 Additional information...
  • Page 202 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions ® “Memory Stick ” media problems ® I cannot copy/move data from “Memory Stick ” media to my CLIE handheld. , Your CLIE handheld requires at least twice the amount of memory available as the data you are copying/moving. For example, if you are copying/moving a 30K application, you must have at least 60K free.

  • Page 203: If You Cannot Perform A Hotsync Operation

    Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions If you cannot perform a HotSync operation If you have reviewed the items in the Troubleshooting list and the HotSync problem persists, try the following procedures to perform a HotSync operation. Check that the device driver is working properly Under Windows 2000 Professional Right-click the My Computer icon and then click Properties from the shortcut menu.
  • Page 204 Right-click SonyPEG and then select Remove while it is displayed. The Sony PEG is also displayed only for less than a minute after you press the HotSync button. When you start Windows in Safe mode, you can remove SonyPEG Virtual Port and SonyPEG easily since they are displayed without pressing the HotSync button.
  • Page 205 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions Click OK and then remove your CLIE handheld from the cradle. Perform a soft reset of your CLIE handheld. Restart your computer. Place your CLIE handheld on the cradle and then press the HotSync button. Checking for an unnecessary device driver in the Device Manager tab Right-click the My Computer icon and then click Properties...
  • Page 206 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions You cannot perform a HotSync operation before you install the Palm Desktop for CLIE software onto your computer If you perform a HotSync operation before you install the CLIE drivers, other drivers may be installed. Make sure to install the Palm Desktop for CLIE software first and then perform a HotSync operation.

  • Page 207: Getting Help

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

  • Page 208: Specifications

    Specifications Audio recording time (when using a Palm OS ver. 3.5 128 MB “Memory Stick” media) Dragonball VZ 33MHz Approx. 120 min. Memory (bit rate: 132kbps) 8 MB (DRAM) Approx. 160 min. 4 MB (Flash memory) (bit rate: 105kbps) User memory range: Approx.

  • Page 209: Limited Warranty Statement

    SONY or a SONY authorized reseller, SONY will repair defects in material or workmanship in the Product at no charge, or pay the associated labor charges to a SONY authorized service facility. The ninety (90) day warranty period is extendible only to the...
  • Page 210 The credit card will only be charged for SONY’s list price for the part if the original part has not been returned within thirty (30) days.
  • Page 211 Product in conjunction with accessories, products or ancillary or peripheral equipment, or where it is determined by SONY that there is no fault with the Product itself. This Limited Warranty is valid only in the United States of America.
  • Page 212 Save this 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 of Sony Corporation. It Is Important That You Register Your Personal Entertainment Organizer By registering, you receive the following benefits: •...

  • Page 213: Index

    Index Beaming Between two handhelds ....140 Address Book Receiving data ........142 Editing entries ........57 Sending items or categories ....141 Entering a new entry ......49 Tips on beaming between Pasting an image ........ 55 two handhelds ......... 142 Sorting entries ........
  • Page 214 Index Date Book FAQ(Frequently Asked Questions) ..190 Agenda view ........40 File Link ..........138 Continuous/repeating events ....32 Finding items Day view ..........36 Find option ......... 98 Editing ..........42 Phone LookUp ........100 Month view ........39 Formats..........
  • Page 215 Index Hard reset ..........27 Limited Warranty Statement ....209 High Resolution Assist function ..178 Locking your CLIE handheld ....105 HOLD switch .......... 9 LookUp ..........54 Home icon ........... 91 HotSync button ....114, 118, 166 Making items private .. 45, 77, 102, 105 HotSync operation Memo Pad Changing a user name ......
  • Page 216 Index Preferences Beam Receive feature ....... 174 Notes on use ......108, 187 Buttons ..........164 Digitizer ........... 162 Display formats ......... 168 Onscreen keyboard ......22 Full-screen pen stroke activities ..165 Owner information ......175 General preferences ......170 Graffiti ShortCuts ......
  • Page 217 Index Troubleshooting Applications ........193 Security ..........102 Beaming ........... 200 Selecting text in an application ..110 HotSync operations ......194 Setting “Memory Stick” media ..... 202 Date ..........171 Operations ........190 Password .......... 103 Password .......... 201 Sounds ..........
  • Page 218 For the latest support information, check our official Sony CLIE Web site http://www.sony.com/clie Printed in Japan...

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