Page 1 ® Using “Memory Stick ” media Beaming Using the Calculator and finding records Backing up your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld data Protecting your data with a password Enhancing features with add-on applications Using data with another Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld A-BDX-100-11 (1)
Page 2 Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations Explains the basic operations of your CLIÉ handheld and how to use the applications. Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld Explains how to enter data in your CLIÉ handheld. Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync Explains how to use your CLIÉ...
Page 3 The manual helps in solving problems that you may face while using your CLIÉ handheld. Note Some of the illustrations in this manual (Handbook) may not be consistent with your Sony CLIÉ handheld. For details on your CLIÉ handheld, refer to “Read This First (Operating Instructions).”...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations Basic operations ........10 Using the stylus .
Page 5 Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld ....41 Practicing entering data using the on-screen keyboard ..42 Entering data .
Page 6 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) What you can do with Preferences ....67 Adding/Changing the preference for the modem ....69 Changing the Network preferences .
Page 7 Beaming between your Sony CLIÉ Handheld and another Palm OS PDA......140 What you can do with beaming .
Page 8 ....168 Using data with another Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld Using data with another Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld ....170 Transferring data using the Palm™...
Page 9 Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations This chapter explains the basic operations of your CLIÉ handheld such as using the stylus, using the Jog Dial™ navigator, locating the components, and how to start the applications. Menus that are common to the applications, and how to select the font of characters displayed on the screen are also explained.
Page 10: Basic Operations
Where is the stylus located? The stylus is stored in your CLIÉ handheld. The exact location of the storage varies depending on the model. For details, refer to “Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld components” of “Read This First (Operating Instructions).” Note To prevent losing the stylus, always put it back in its holder on your CLIÉ...
Page 11 “Dragging.” Just as you “drag” the mouse on your computer, use the stylus to “drag” the scroll bar to scroll the screen or “drag” characters to highlight them. Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations...
Page 12: Using The Jog Dial™ Navigator
Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select various items or applications to start. Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations Continued on next page • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
Page 13 For details on the operations of each application, refer to the “CLIÉ Application Manual” on your computer. To rotate while holding down the Jog Dial™ navigator Some applications support operations executed by pressing and rotating the Jog Dial™ navigator. Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations...
Page 14: Starting An Application
(“CLIE Launcher”) Tap the Home Launcher screen. Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations Icon to display the CLIE Continued on next page • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
Page 15: Quitting An Application
Note For some applications, you need to operate Finish or Save. For details, refer to “CLIÉ Application Manual” on your computer. You can return to the CLIE Launcher screen by keeping pressing the BACK button. Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations...
Page 16: Using "Clie Launcher
C Application manager icon (Page 23) You can manage your applications. Functions may be added when you install some applications. D Application icon list Displays application names and icons. Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations icon to display the CLIE Launcher screen if it is not...
Page 17: Clie Launcher Group
Select Edit CLIE Launcher Group from the CLIE Launcher menu. The CLIE Launcher Group setting screen is displayed. Note CLIE Launcher groups differ from Palm OS categories. Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations icon. icon. ® standard screen Continued on next page...
Page 18 The Unfiled group cannot be renamed. Tap Done. The CLIE Launcher Group setting screen is displayed. Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations Continued on next page • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
Page 19 Creating a new group Tap New on the CLIE Launcher Group setting screen. Enter a new group name and then tap OK. Note Groups including no application are not listed in the main screen. Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations...
Page 20 • You can select the next group by tapping the Home You can also tap the F/f icon or group names on the screen to select a group. Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations icon. Card group. icon.
Page 21: Using Favorite Applications (Shortcuts)
The Favorite Application screen is displayed. On the CLIE Launcher screen, you can also tap the empty Favorite Application (shortcut) area to display the Favorite Application screen. Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations icon. icon. Continued on next page • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
Page 22 You can also delete a Favorite Application (shortcut) for an application by dragging an icon and dropping it in screen (Page 168) when the Use Drag&Drop check box on the CLIE Launcher Preferences screen (Page 26) is on. Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations in the upper right of the...
Page 23: Application Manager Icon
• You can also manage an application by dragging an icon and dropping it in the each application manager icon when the Use Drag&Drop check box on the CLIE Launcher Preferences screen (Page 26) is on. Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations...
Page 24: Displaying Information About Applications
You can also display information about an application by dragging an icon and dropping it in screen when the Use Drag&Drop check box on the CLIE Launcher Preferences screen (Page 26) is on. Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations icon. at the upper right of the CLIE Launcher...
Page 25: Menu List
Group Edit Favorite Applications Info… Copy… Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations Delete an application. (Page 168) Send an application to another Palm OS PDA device via the IR port. (Page 140) Edit a group of applications. (Page 17) Creating a shortcut to an application.
Page 26 Options menu in the CLIE Launcher screen Preferences… Go To Standard View About Applications Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations Set CLIE Launcher. Show Expansion Cards Check the box to display the applications in the “Memory Stick” media. (Default: On) Display Animation Check the box to smooth the on-screen motion such as scrolling operation.
Page 27: Using The Palm Os ® Standard Screen
You can display categories in sequence by tapping the Home icon. Note Palm OS standard screen categories differ from CLIE Launcher groups. Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations ® standard screen icon. To switch to the icon. icon. Tap to select a category to be displayed.
Page 28: Options Menu
Switching to the CLIE Launcher screen Tap the Home Tap the Menu Tap Go To CLIE Launcher View from the Options menu. The screen will be switched to the CLIE Launcher screen. Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations icon. icon.
Page 29: Starting An Application
Jog Dial™ navigator Tap the Home standard screen. Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the application you want to start and press the Jog Dial™ navigator. Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations icon to display the Palm OS ®...
Page 30 The menu is displayed. Tap Preferences from the Options menu. The Preferences screen is displayed. Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations icon on the Palm OS standard Continued on next page • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
Page 31 When the Jog Dial™ navigator is rotated, the list of applications are automatically displayed on the left of the screen. Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations Continued on next page • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
Page 32 Using the Palm OS standard screen Starting an application by tapping an application icon Tap the Home standard screen. Tap the icon of the application you want to start. Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations icon to open the Palm OS...
Page 33: Changing The Display Style Of The Palm Os Standard Screen
Tap Preferences from the Options menu. Tap the arrow V next to the right of View By and select List, List (Small) or Icon (Small). Tap OK. List view Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations icon. icon. List (Small) view Icon (Small) view...
Page 34 Applications are not recognized as the last-used applications and categories in the following cases. • Pressing an application button to start an application. • Switching the screen from the Palm OS standard view to the CLIE Launcher view. Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations icon. icon.
Page 35: Displaying Application By Category
Application Launcher screen and then tap Edit Categories to open the Edit Categories dialog box. And tap New, enter a category name, and tap OK. Tap OK again when the new category is added. Tap Done. Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations icon. icon.
Page 36 It is convenient to select All when you start an application with the Jog Dial™ navigator. Note CLIE Launcher groups differ from Palm OS categories. Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations icon. icon or repeatedly press the in the upper right of the screen and select ®...
Page 37: Changing Fonts
The Select Font dialog box is displayed. Tap the font style you want to set. Tap OK. The text in the application is displayed in the selected font style. Note Font style is not available for all the application. Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations icon.
Page 38: Common Menus
Edit Menu Undo Copy Paste Select All Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations icon while starting the Reverses the action of the last edit command. For example, if you used Cut to remove text, Undo restores the text you removed. Removes the selected text and stores it temporarily in the memory of your CLIÉ...
Page 39 Common menus Keyboard Graffiti Help Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations Opens the on-screen keyboard. Opens the list of the Graffiti strokes. You can view a stroke for a character as needed. ® character...
Page 40: Entering Data In Your Sony Clié™ Handheld
This chapter explains how to enter data in your CLIÉ handheld. Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld . . . 41 Practicing entering data using the on-screen keyboard ......42 ®...
Page 41: Entering Data In Your Sony Clié™ Handheld
Graffiti (45 page) Enter data using the freehand input characters called Graffiti. Once you get used to entering data using Graffiti, it is much faster than entering data with the on-screen keyboard. Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld...
Page 42: Practicing Entering Data Using The On-Screen Keyboard
Launcher screen. Date Book starts up. Today's schedule is displayed. Tap the time line in the Date Book screen. Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld icon on the Application Continued on next page • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
Page 43 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. To delete a character, tap <. Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld Alphabetic Tap here to display alphabetic keyboard International...
Page 44 Practicing entering data using the on-screen keyboard After you finish, tap Done to close the on-screen keyboard and place the text in the record. Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld...
Page 45: Using Graffiti ® Writing To Enter Data
Start stroke from dot Note You need not create the dot; it is only there to show you where to begin the stroke. Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld ® writing to enter data (Graffiti writing examples A, B, C, D, E)
Page 46 Write letters here Graffiti character list Alphabets Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld Write numbers here Division marks Continued on next page • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
Page 47 ® Using Graffiti writing to enter data Numbers Keyboard symbols Space Back Space Carriage Return Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld Period Tap twice Shift Caps...
Page 48: 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. Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld Caps Shift Caps Lock Punctuation Shift Continued on next page •...
Page 49 (_) Under bar ) Ditto " To undo punctuation shift Enter (Back Space). Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld (—) Dash ( ( ) Left Paren ( ) ) Right Paren (/) Slash ($) Dollar (\) Back slash...
Page 50: Writing Symbols And Extended Characters
(”) Right double quotation (§) Section (°) Degree – To undo symbol shift mode Enter (Back Space). Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld on the Graffiti writing area to Symbol Shift ÷ (¢) Cent (¥) Yen (£) Pound ( ) Euro ¿...
Page 51 ç Note You must write these non-English characters on the left side of the Graffiti writing area. Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld and then á é í ó ú ´ y ã õ ñ å...
Page 52 Displaying the Graffiti on-screen help Drag the stylus from the bottom of the writing area to the top of the screen. Graffiti Help opens a series of screens that show the complete Graffiti character set. Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld...
Page 53: Entering Characters With Graffiti
Position the stylus in the left-hand side of the Graffiti writing area. Start your stroke at the dot and draw the stoke shape as it appears in the tables. Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld icon on the Application Position the stylus Continued on next page...
Page 54 • Write at natural speed. Writing too slowly can generate recognition errors. • Do not write on a slant. Vertical strokes should be parallel to the sides of the Graffiti writing area. Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld...
Page 55: Using Navigation Stroke And Shortcuts
You can copy or delete data (The features you can select vary depending on settings.) Go to the previous field (Address Book only) Go to the next field (Address Book only) Open Address Record (Address Book only) Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld...
Page 56: Using Shortcuts
Meeting For example, when you enter the dts using the Graffiti Shortcut, you can enter the current date and time. You can also create your own Shortcuts (page 85). Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld Breakfast Lunch Dinner followed by the...
Page 57: Exchanging And Updating Data Using A Hotsync ® Operation
Exchanging and updating data using ® a HotSync operation ® This chapter explains how to perform a HotSync operation with your computer. ® What is a HotSync operation? ... . 58 ®...
Page 58: What Is A Hotsync ® Operation
What is a HotSync ® A HotSync operation is a one-step operation that enables 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™...
Page 59 ® What is a HotSync operation? You can create the back up data of your CLIÉ handheld in “Memory Stick” media. For details, refer to “Backing up data to a “Memory Stick” media using the Memory Stick Backup application” (151 page). 3 Using the data created in Microsoft applications in your CLIÉ...
Page 60: Performing A Hotsync ® Operation
Performing a HotSync To perform a HotSync CLIÉ software must be installed in your computer and the cradle should be connected to the computer. For details on how to prepare for a HotSync procedure of “Setting up your CLIÉ™ handheld” of “Read This First (Operating Instructions).”...
Page 61 When you cannot perform a HotSync Refer to “Troubleshooting Q&A.” Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync operation ® operation does not start icon is displayed in the icon is not displayed in the task tray, click ® operation ® XP), Sony ® ® operation...
Page 62: 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 Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software. The Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software starts. To quit the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software Click the close select Exit from the File menu.
Page 63: Locating The Palm™ Desktop For Clié Software Components
Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software Locating the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software components A List pane Displays the records in the current Desktop application. B Application Launch bar Click an icon to open the associated application. C Install Tool icon Click this icon to display the Install Tool dialog box.
Page 64: Basic Operations Of The Palm™ Desktop For Clié Software
Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software E Record pane Displays full details of the record that is selected in the List pane. The information displayed here is the same as that displayed on your CLIÉ handheld’s Details screen. Basic operations of the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software Click the icon of the application you want to use.
Page 65 Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software ® ® When using the Microsoft Windows XP operating system When you start Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software on your computer and select Custom, File Link, View Log, or Setup from the HotSync menu, the configuration window may open behind the Palm™...
Page 66 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) This chapter explains how to customize your CLIÉ handheld by changing the Preferences settings. What you can do with Preferences ..67 Adding/Changing the preference for the modem .
Page 67: Customizing Your Sony Clié Handheld (Preferences)
Formats Connection Date & Time For the setting options not mentioned in the list, refer to “Read This First (Operating Instructions).” Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) Details ® Defines a list of Graffiti abbreviations. For details, refer to page 85.
Page 68 The Preferences screen is displayed. You can also tap the Prefs icon to display the Preferences screen. Tap the arrow V in the upper right of the screen and select the Preferences menu you want to configure. Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 69: Adding/Changing The Preference For The Modem
7 Tap OK. Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) next to Dialing and select the type of line you want next to Volume and select the volume of the modem...
Page 70 Adding/Changing the preference for the modem Tap OK. The configuration for the modem is changed and the Preferences screen is displayed. Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 71: Changing The Network Preferences
“So-net1” and “So-net2.” It is useful when you creatively use your Internet Service Provider by access point or setting. • When you want to copy an existing service template without change, select Duplicate from the Service menu. Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 72: 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-. Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 73: Selecting A Connection
Use the Connection setting to select the method you want to use to connect to your Internet Service Provider or a dial-in server. On the Network Preferences screen, tap the arrow V next to Connection and select Standard Modem. Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 74: Adding Telephone Settings
HotSync Note Each telephone company assigns a code to disable Call Waiting. Contact your local telephone company for the code that is appropriate for you. Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) ® operation. Continued on next page...
Page 75: Adding Detailed Information To A Service Template
If you are not sure, try PPP; if that doesn't work, ask your Internet Service Provider or your System Administrator for the correct connection type. Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) Continued on next page • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
Page 76 IP address field below the check box. Normally, you do not have to enter this IP address. If you are not sure, select Automatic and go to step 9. Enter the CLIÉ handheld’s IP Address. Tap OK. Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 77: Creating Additional Service Templates
Tap the Menu Tap Delete from the Service menu. The Delete Service dialog box is displayed. Tap OK. The selected service template is deleted. When you want to cancel deleting, tap Cancel. Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) icon. icon.
Page 78: Creating Log In Scripts
Wait For Wait For Prompt Send Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) Tells your CLIÉ handheld to wait for specific characters from the TCP/IP server before executing the next command. Detects a challenge-response prompt coming from the server and displays the dynamically generated challenge value.
Page 79 The Details screen is displayed. Tap OK. The Network Preferences screen is displayed. Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) Transmits a carriage return or LF character to the TCP/IP server to which you are connecting. Transmits the User ID information entered in the User ID field of the Network Preferences screen.
Page 80: Carriage Return And Line Feed
• \^ : Includes a caret as part of the string • \< : Includes a < as part of the string • \ \ : Includes a backslash as part of the string Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 81: Using The Network Preferences Menus
Service menus Delete... Duplicate Options menus View Log Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) Creates a new service template. Deletes the current service template. Duplicates the current service template. Displays the Network Log that lists the history of your Internet connection.
Page 82: Assigning Applications To Application Buttons
For example, you can assign the To Do List button to start Calculator. The position of the application buttons varies depending on the model. For details, refer to “Locating the parts of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld” in “Read This First (Operating Instructions).”...
Page 83: Customizing The Full-Screen Pen Stroke Activities
Graffiti Help Turn Off & Lock Beam Data Tap OK. Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) Drag the stylus from the bottom of the writing area to the top on the screen. Turns on the backlight of your CLIÉ handheld without using the POWER button.
Page 84: Assigning Applications To Hotsync Buttons
Tap the arrow V next to a button and select the application you want to assign. Tap OK. The Buttons Preferences screen is displayed. You can start the selected application by pressing the HotSync button. Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 85: Creating Graffiti ® Shortcuts
To Delete a ShortCut Tap the ShortCut you want to delete and tap Delete. The confirmation message is displayed. Tap Yes. The selected ShortCut is deleted. Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) ® ShortCuts ® ShortCuts, refer to “Using Shortcuts” on...
Page 86: Setting The Display Format Of The Time, Date, And Numbers
However, you can customize your own settings for each unit such as time or date. Tap the arrow V in the upper right of the Preference screen and select Formats. Tap the arrow V next to Preset to and select a region name. Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 87: Customizing Your Own Settings For Each Unit
Monday. This setting is applied to the Day, Week, Month, and Agenda views in Date Book and all other applications displaying calendars. Tap the arrow V next to Numbers and select the desired format. Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 88: Setting The Date & Time Preferences
The Set Date screen is displayed. Tap the each 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. Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 89: Setting The Time
The Set Time screen is displayed. 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. Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 90: Setting The Time Zone And Daylight Saving Time
Tap the arrow V at the upper right of the Preference screen and select Date & Time. The Date & Time Preferences screen is displayed. Tap the arrow V next to Daylight saving. Tap On or Off. Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 91: Setting The Automatic Power-Off Time
You can select 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, or 3 minutes. If you want to leave your CLIÉ handheld turned on while it is connected to the cradle, tap the check box next to Stay on in Cradle to check it. Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 92: Setting Sounds
Off. Tap the arrow V next to Game Sound and select the desired volume level or Off. The Game Sound setting is only applied to the games programmed to respond to this setting. Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 93: Turning The Alarm Led On Or Off
Tap the arrow V in the upper right of the Preference screen and select General. The General Preferences screen is displayed. Tap the arrow V next to Alarm LED and select On or Off. Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 94: Turning The Beam Receive Feature On Or Off
Tap the arrow V in the upper right of the Preference screen and select General. Tap the arrow V next to Beam Receive and select On or Off. • On: Enables the Beam Receive feature. • Off: Disables the Beam Receive feature. Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 95: Adjusting The Digitizer
This Digitizer calibration screen is exactly the same as the screen displayed the first time you turn on your CLIÉ handheld. Follow the on-screen instructions to adjust the digitizer. Use the stylus perpendicular to the screen to tap targets. Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 96 Exchanging and updating data using a ® HotSync operation (Other HotSync operations) This chapter explains how to select HotSync options and how to perform a HotSync 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 97: Exchanging And Updating Data Using A Hotsync Operation (Other Hotsync Operations)
Customizing HotSync (Conduit) The programs handling data of an application during a HotSync operation are called “conduit.” For each application, you can define a set of options that determine how data are handled during synchronization. By default settings, a HotSync synchronizes all data between your CLIÉ...
Page 98 ® Customizing HotSync Click Change. The Change HotSync Action dialog box is displayed. Click to select one of the following: • Synchronize the files • Desktop overwrites handheld • Handheld overwrites Desktop • Do nothing Click OK. Repeat steps 2 through 6 to customize conduit settings for other applications (or other users).
Page 99: Synchronizing With External Data (File Link)
Synchronizing with external data (File Link) You can synchronize Address Book or Memo Pad data in your CLIÉ handheld with external files such as address book data in your computer (File Link). ® HotSync Manager stores the file data in your computer in a separate category on your Palm™...
Page 100: Customizing How To Start Hotsync Manager And The Hotsync Setup Options
Customizing how to start HotSync and the HotSync Click the HotSync select Setup from the shortcut menu. The Setup dialog box is displayed. Click the General tab and select the setting as needed. If you are not sure which option to use, select Always available. •...
Page 101: Performing An Ir Hotsync Operation
Performing an IR HotSync 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 ® HotSync operation without using the cradle. Prior to performing an IR HotSync Check the following items.
Page 102 Performing an IR HotSync Click the HotSync again and select Setup from the shortcut menu. The Setup dialog box is displayed. Click the Local tab. Adjust the following settings as needed. • Serial port: Specifies a virtual port for an infrared port. If you are not sure of the connection port, refer to the Infrared Monitor in the Windows Control Panel.
Page 103 Performing an IR HotSync Performing an IR HotSync You can perform an IR HotSync computer setting, CLIÉ handheld setting, and Conduit Setup. Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the HotSync icon and press the Jog Dial™ navigator. The HotSync dialog box is displayed. You can also tap the HotSync icon on the Application Launcher screen to display the HotSync dialog box.
Page 104: Performing A Hotsync ® Operation Via A
Performing a HotSync You can perform a HotSync your computer. Your CLIÉ handheld away from your PC Notes • For the first HotSync using the cradle (page 60). • It may take some time to complete a HotSync the time required to synchronize data with a modem, define the files and/or applications you synchronize with a modem HotSync details, refer to “Selecting the conduits for a modem HotSync 108.
Page 105: Preparing Your Computer
® Performing a HotSync Preparing your computer To perform a HotSync below to set your computer to receive a call from your CLIÉ handheld. Check the following items. • The modem is connected to your computer and both the modem and computer are turned on.
Page 106 ® Performing a HotSync Adjust the following settings as needed. • Serial port: Specifies the port for the modem. If you are not sure of the port settings, check the Modem Properties (Phone and Modem Options for Windows 2000 Professional/XP) in the Windows Control Panel.
Page 107 ® Performing a HotSync Tap the Enter phone # field beneath the modem name. The Phone Setup dialog box is displayed. Adjust the following settings if necessary: 1 Enter the telephone number used to access the modem connected to your computer. 2 Enter a dial prefix (such as “9”) to access an outside line, and tap the Dial prefix check box as needed.
Page 108 ® Performing a HotSync Selecting the conduits for a modem HotSync You can specify files and/or applications to be synchronized to shorten the time required to synchronize data with a modem. For details, refer to “Customizing HotSync on page 97. Note If the configurations of your CLIÉ...
Page 109 ® Performing a HotSync Tap the check boxes to uncheck the selection of the files and applications that you do not want to synchronize during a modem HotSync By the default setting, all files are selected to be synchronized. The data of applications that do not have a database (such as games) cannot be synchronized.
Page 110: Performing A Hotsync Operation Via A Network
Performing a HotSync network To operate HotSync competent as a network administrator. You can perform a HotSync handheld and the computer in the LAN of your office depending on the network environment of your office. For details, contact the administrator of the remote access server.
Page 111 ® Performing a HotSync Place your CLIÉ handheld on the cradle and press the HotSync The computer information (Primary PC name and Primary PC address (IP address)) is transferred to your CLIÉ handheld. When you perform a HotSync handheld identifies the computer based on the information transferred. Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync ®...
Page 112 ® Performing a HotSync Preparing your CLIÉ handheld Follow the steps below to set up your CLIÉ handheld for a HotSync via a network. Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the HotSync icon and press the Jog Dial™ navigator on the Application Launcher screen.
Page 113 ® Performing a HotSync Tap Select Service beneath the icon. The Network Preferences screen is displayed. Tap the arrow V next to Service and select Unix or Windows RAS from the drop-down list. For details, refer to “Changing the Network preferences” on page 71 and contact the administrator of the remote access server.
Page 114 ® Performing a HotSync Performing a HotSync You can perform a HotSync your computer setting, CLIÉ handheld setting, and Conduit Setup. Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the HotSync icon and press the Jog Dial™ navigator on the Application Launcher screen.
Page 115: Performing A Hotsync Operation Via Lan (Lansync)
Performing a HotSync (LANSync) To operate LANSync, a person must be as competent as a network manager Consult a network manager prior to setting LANSync. You can perform a HotSync another computer connected to your CLIÉ handheld. Prior to performing a LANSync operation Check the following items.
Page 116 ® Performing a HotSync Place your CLIÉ handheld on the cradle and press the HotSync The computer information (Primary PC name and Primary PC address (IP address)) is transferred to your CLIÉ handheld. When you perform a HotSync identifies the computer based on the information transferred. Preparing your CLIÉ...
Page 117 ® Performing a HotSync Tap OK. The HotSync screen is displayed. Performing a LANSync operation You can perform a LANSync operation when you have prepared your computer setting, CLIÉ handheld setting, and Conduit Setup. Turn on the computers and start the HotSync Note To perform a LANSync operation, both computers connected to the cradle and performing a HotSync...
Page 118: Using "Memory Stick Media
This chapter explains how to communicate with another ® Palm OS PDA device via “Memory Stick” media, how to handle “Memory Stick” media, and how to use the CLIE Files application for managing the data in “Memory Stick” media. ®...
Page 119: Using "Memory Stick ® " Media
Using “Memory Stick What is “Memory Stick” media? “Memory Stick” media is a new, compact, and portable Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk. “Memory Stick” media is specially designed for exchanging and sharing data among “Memory Stick”...
Page 120: Inserting And Removing A "Memory Stick" Media
® Using “Memory Stick Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick” media Insert a “Memory Stick” media into the “Memory Stick” slot. The “Memory Stick” LED blinks in orange while your CLIÉ handheld is accessing “Memory Stick” media While the power of your CLIÉ handheld is on, the applications in the “Memory Stick”...
Page 121 ® Using “Memory Stick Notes on using “Memory Stick” media When you use “Memory Stick” media, follow the precautions below. • Avoid touching the terminals of “Memory Stick” media or touching it with a metal object. • Do not drop, bend, or expose “Memory Stick” media to external shock. •...
Page 122: Protecting The Data In "Memory Stick" Media
® Using “Memory Stick Protecting the data in “Memory Stick” media To prevent accidental erasure of important data, you can use the write protect tab of “Memory Stick” media. Slide the tab to the left to enable or right to disable writing to “Memory Stick”...
Page 123: Starting An Application In "Memory Stick" Media
® Using “Memory Stick Starting an application in “Memory Stick” media You can start the applications in “Memory Stick” media in the same way as the applications of your CLIÉ handheld. While the power of your CLIÉ handheld is on, the applications in the “Memory Stick”...
Page 124: Viewing Information Of A "Memory Stick" Media (Card Info)
® Using “Memory Stick Viewing information of a “Memory Stick” media (Card Info) You can view the information (such as the remaining memory space) of the “Memory Stick” media with the Card Info application. Insert the “Memory Stick” media into your CLIÉ handheld. Rotate the Jog Dial™...
Page 125: Assigning A Name To A "Memory Stick" Media
® Using “Memory Stick Assigning a name to a “Memory Stick” media You can assign a name to each “Memory Stick” media with the Card Info application. Insert the “Memory Stick” media into your CLIÉ handheld. Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the Card Info icon and press the Jog Dial™...
Page 126: Formatting "Memory Stick" Media
® Using “Memory Stick Formatting “Memory Stick” media A “Memory Stick” media commercially produced is already formatted for use. In the case that you need to format your “Memory Stick” media, use the CLIE Files or Card Info application. The following explains how to format a “Memory Stick”...
Page 127 ® Using “Memory Stick Notes • If a “Memory Stick” media is reformatted, all the data stored in the “Memory Stick” media will be erased. Make sure to check the data prior to formatting so that you do not delete important data. •...
Page 128: Exchanging Data Via "Memory Stick" Media
Exchanging data via “Memory Stick” media Starting CLIE Files You can copy, move, or delete data in a “Memory Stick” media and your CLIÉ handheld with the CLIE Files application. For details on the CLIE Files application, refer to “CLIE Files” in “CLIÉ Application Manual”...
Page 129 In some cases when you move or delete a specific file using the CLIE Files application, some CLIÉ applications may not be operated properly or some data may be formatted. Sony is not liable for any trouble with applications or data that arises out of your moving or deletion of a file.
Page 130: Copying Your Clié Handheld Data To A "Memory Stick" Media
Exchanging data via “Memory Stick” media • CLIE Launcher XXX: Saves the database for CLIE Launcher. If this file is deleted, you may not be able to operate CLIE Launcher. • NetworkDB: Saves network settings. If this file is deleted, network connection is disabled.
Page 131 Exchanging data via “Memory Stick” media Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select CLIE Files and press the Jog Dial™ navigator. The CLIE Files application starts and the list of data in the “Memory Stick” media is displayed. You can also tap the CLIE Files icon to start the application. Press the Jog Dial™...
Page 132 Exchanging data via “Memory Stick” media To copy all the data at once Tap Select in step 5 and select Select all. To cancel the selection • To cancel all the selections: tap Select and select Clear all. • To clear only specific items: tap the selected item once again. When you want to select data other than the one specified After following step 5, tap Select and select Invert.
Page 133: Copying Data In "Memory Stick" Media To Your Clié Handheld
Exchanging data via “Memory Stick” media Copying data in “Memory Stick” media to your CLIÉ handheld You can copy the data saved in a “Memory Stick” media to your CLIÉ handheld. Prior to copying data, make sure that the memory space of your CLIÉ...
Page 134 Exchanging data via “Memory Stick” media Tap OK. The data selected in step 4 is copied to Internal. To copy all the data at once Tap Select in step 4 and select Select all. To cancel the selection • To cancel all the selections: tap Select and select Clear all. •...
Page 135: Deleting Data In "Memory Stick" Media
Exchanging data via “Memory Stick” media Deleting data in “Memory Stick” media You can delete the data from a “Memory Stick” media with the CLIE Files application. Insert “Memory Stick” media in your CLIÉ handheld. Tap the Home Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select CLIE Files and press the Jog Dial™...
Page 136: Clie Files Menus
Exchanging data via “Memory Stick” media To delete all the data at once Tap Select in step 4 and select Select all. To cancel the selection • To cancel all the selections: tap Select and select Clear all. • To clear only specific items: tap the selected item once again. To change the folder to be deleted to select the folder you want to delete.
Page 137: Exchanging Data Without Using The Clie Files Application
Exchanging data via “Memory Stick” media Exchanging data without using the CLIE Files application You can exchange the data between a “Memory Stick” media and your CLIÉ handheld from the menu of the Application Launcher screen. However, problems may occur depending on the applications. Note the following items.
Page 138: Notes On Starting Applications From A "Memory Stick" Media
Exchanging data via “Memory Stick” media Notes on starting applications from a “Memory Stick” media You can start an application (files with extensions such as .prc,.pdb) from a “Memory Stick” media. However, note the following items prior to starting them. •...
Page 139: Beaming
This chapter explains how to communicate with another ® Palm OS PDA device via the infrared communications port. Beaming between your Sony CLIÉ Handheld and ® another Palm OS PDA ... . . 140...
Page 140: Beaming Between Your Sony Clié Handheld And Another Palm Os
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 enables you to exchange data with another Palm OS port is located at the top of your CLIÉ handheld, behind the small dark shield.
Page 141: Beaming Information
Beaming between your Sony CLIÉ Handheld and another Palm OS Beaming information You can beam the data in your CLIÉ handheld to another Palm OS PDA device that has an IR port. Select the data, category, or business card you want to beam.
Page 142: Tips On Beaming Information
Beaming between your Sony CLIÉ Handheld and another Palm OS Receiving beamed information Turn on your CLIÉ handheld and point the IR port of your CLIÉ handheld directly to the IR port of another Palm OS PDA device. The Beam dialog box is displayed and beaming of data starts.
Page 143: Using The Calculator And Finding Records
Using the Calculator and finding records This chapter explains how to efficiently search for records and how to use the calculator. Using the Calculator (Calc) ....144 Finding records .
Page 144: Using The Calculator (Calc)
Using the Calculator (Calc) Calculating with the Calculator You can perform basic calculations with the calculator. Moreover, you can save the numbers in the calculator memory and recalls it from the memory. Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the Calculator icon and press the Jog Dial™...
Page 145: The Functions Of The Calculator Buttons
Using the Calculator (Calc) The functions of the Calculator buttons The calculator has several buttons to help you perform calculations. Using the Calculator and finding records Clears the last number you entered. Use this button if you make a mistake while entering numbers.
Page 146: Using The Calculator Menus
Using the Calculator (Calc) Using the Calculator menus Edit menus Copy, Paste Options menus Recent Calculations About Calculator Using the Calculator and finding records Copies values from Calculator and pastes it into another application. You can also paste numeric values you copied from another application such as Memo Pad into Calculator.
Page 147: Finding Records
Finding records Using the Find option You can find records, such as Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, or Memo Pad data, in your CLIÉ handheld by entering the whole word or first few letters. The search results are displayed by application basis. This feature is convenient when you do not remember which application you used to create a record you search for.
Page 148 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 prior to tapping the Find icon to automatically place the text in the Find dialog box.
Page 149 Backing up your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld data This chapter explains how to take the back up of your CLIÉ handheld data. Backing up your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld data . . 150 Backing up data to your computer through a ® HotSync operation .
Page 150: Backing Up Your Sony Clié™ Handheld Data
Backing up your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld data You can create backup of your CLIÉ handheld data by one of the following methods: • Back up data to your computer through a HotSync • Back up data to a “Memory Stick” media using the Memory Stick Backup...
Page 151: Backing Up Data To A "Memory Stick" Media Using The Memory Stick Backup Application
Backing up your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld data Backing up data to a “Memory Stick” media using the Memory Stick Backup application With the Memory Stick Backup application, you can back up the following applications and data to a “Memory Stick” media.
Page 152 • You can only restore data to the CLIÉ handheld from which you took that backup. Perform a hard reset on your CLIÉ handheld. For details on a hard reset, refer to “Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld: Resetting your Sony CLIÉ Handheld” in “Read This First (Operating Instructions).”...
Page 153 Backing up your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld data Tap the Restore The Restore All Files dialog box is displayed. Tap OK. The Confirm Restore dialog box is displayed. Tap OK. The Restore Process dialog box is displayed. If there are initial data automatically created by each application when you performed a hard reset or if there are data created or updated after a hard reset, the Overwrite Confirm dialog box is displayed.
Page 154: Protecting Your Data With A Password
Protecting your data with a password This chapter explains how to manage your personal details using the various applications of your CLIÉ handheld and how to protect your data with a password. Entering personal information ... . 155 When you have already assigned a password to protect your data .
Page 155: Entering Personal Information
Entering personal information You can enter personal information such as name, company name and telephone number in your CLIÉ handheld. If you assign a password, the personal information will be displayed when the CLIÉ handheld is turned on next time. Rotate the Jog Dial™...
Page 156: When You Have Already Assigned A Password To Protect Your Data
Entering personal information When you have already assigned a password to protect your data As the information is already protected, the personal information cannot be entered or edited. Follow the steps below to unlock the protection to enter/edit personal information. Rotate the Jog Dial™...
Page 157: Locking Your Clié Handheld With A Password (Data Protection)
For details on how to reset your CLIÉ handheld, refer to “Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld: Resetting your Sony CLIÉ Handheld” of “Read This First (Operating Instructions).” Turn off your CLIÉ handheld after locking This feature locks and turns off your CLIÉ...
Page 158 Locking your CLIÉ handheld with a password (Data protection) Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select Security and press the Jog Dial™ navigator, on the Application Launcher screen. The Security screen is displayed. You can also tap the Security icon to display the Security screen. Tap Lock &...
Page 159: Setting Your Clié Handheld To Be Locked Automatically
Locking your CLIÉ handheld with a password (Data protection) Setting your CLIÉ handheld to be locked automatically You can set a time for your CLIÉ handheld to be locked automatically. Follow steps one through three of “Turn off your CLIÉ handheld after locking”...
Page 160: Protecting Data
Protecting data You can protect your data from unauthorized users by assigning a password. Additionally, you can create your private data that cannot be displayed in the normal condition irrespective of whether the password is entered or not. Assigning a password You can assign a password to protect your private data or to lock your CLIÉ...
Page 161: Changing Or Deleting A Password
Protecting data In step 3, you can enter a hint to remember your password. The hint will be displayed to remind you the correct password when you enter the incorrect password. Changing or deleting a password You can change or delete the assigned password. Rotate the Jog Dial™...
Page 162: Hiding Or Masking Private Data
Protecting data Hiding or masking private data You can set to hide or mask your private data in applications such as Address Book or Memo Pad. To view the private data, you need to enter the password. Even if the data is invisible, it is saved. Rotate the Jog Dial™...
Page 163: Enhancing Features With Add-On Applications
Enhancing features with add-on applications This chapter explains how to enhance features of your CLIÉ handheld by installing applications from your computer, Internet and “Memory Stick” media. Enhancing features with add-on applications ..... 164 Installing .
Page 164: Applications
Enhancing features with add-on applications To install the applications from the supplied CD-ROM, refer to “Using applications” of “Read This First (Operating Instructions).” You can enhance the features of your CLIÉ handheld by installing applications such as games or other software that run on Palm OS (Add-on applications). For the latest information on the applications that can be used in your CLIÉ...
Page 165: Installing
The Install Tool screen is displayed. Select the user from the User selector. Click Add. The Open dialog box is displayed. The supplied applications are saved in the folder: Program Files/Sony Handheld/Add-on. Enhancing features with add-on applications Continued on next page...
Page 166 Windows To display the Install Tool screen, click Start, Programs (All Programs for Windows XP), Sony Handheld, and Installation Tool. You can also double-click files that can be installed such as .prc or .pdb format files. Enhancing features with add-on applications ®...
Page 167: Installing Applications In A "Memory Stick" Media
In the procedure mentioned above, select “Memory Stick” media and install the data or application into the “Memory Stick” media by a HotSync They are installed in /PALM/Launcher folder. Some applications from Sony only support data in the designated folder. The data installed in /PALM/ Launcher folder in a “Memory Stick”...
Page 168: Deleting The Installed Add-On Applications
Installing Deleting the installed add-on applications You can only delete the applications that you installed yourself. Default applications such as Address Book, Memo Pad cannot be deleted. Tap the Home Tap the Delete The Delete dialog box is displayed. You can also delete an application by dragging an icon and dropping it over the Delete icon on the CLIE Launcher screen when the Use Drag&Drop check box on the CLIE Launcher Preferences screen (page 26) is on.
Page 169: Using Data With Another Sony Clié™ Handheld
This chapter explains how to transfer data from your CLIÉ handheld to other CLIÉ handhelds. Using data with another Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld ......170 Transferring data using the Palm™...
Page 170: Using Data With Another Sony Clié™ Handheld
Windows desktop. You can also click Start, Programs (All Programs for Windows XP), Sony Handheld, and Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ in Windows. The Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software starts. Click the user name of your previous CLIÉ handheld from the User name list at the upper right of the screen.
Page 171 Using data with another Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld Click the user name of your new CLIÉ handheld from the User name list at the upper right of the screen. If you have never performed a HotSync select Users from the Tools menu. Click New in the Users screen and enter a new user name.
Page 172 Using data with another Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld ® Note on performing a HotSync operation in another CLIÉ handheld When using another CLIÉ handheld, install (Over write) Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software that is supplied with the newly purchased CLIÉ handheld without deleting the Palm™...
Page 173: Index
INDEX Application Add-on applications ... . .164 Deleting the add-on applications . . .168 Enhancing the features ..164 Installing from the Internet ..167 Installing from your computer .
Page 174: Graffiti Writing
Data protection ....157 Date ......86 Date Book .
Page 175 Starting ..... . .62 Using data of another Sony CLIÉ Handheld .....170 Password Changing or deleting .
Page 176 For the latest information on support and accessories, check our official Sony CLIÉ Web site http : //www.sony.com/clie/...

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