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Operating
Instructions
Personal Entertainment Organizer
PEG-N610C
© 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-N610C Chapter 6 Additional information © 2001 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Class B digital permission of the copyright holder. device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. • In no event will SONY be liable for any These limits are designed to provide reasonable financial damage or loss of profits,...
  • Page 3 Sony, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Jog Dial, 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

    Recording a new Expense item ....79 Changing the frontlight level ....25 Editing Expense items ......81 Resetting your Sony CLIE Handheld ..26 Using the Expense menus ...... 88 Performing a soft reset ......26 Using Calculator (Calc) ....89 Performing a hard reset ......
  • Page 5 Stick®” media without using Communicating using your Sony CLIE Handheld MS Gate ..........164 Beaming between your Sony CLIE Handheld and another Palm OS® PDA ....140 Continued on next page What you can do with beaming ... 140 Beaming information ......141 Receiving beamed information ....
  • Page 6 ..........170 Chapter 6 Assigning applications to HotSync® Additional information buttons ..........171 Backing up data of your Sony CLIE Changing the Jog Dial™ navigator Handheld ..........196 preferences ........172 Backing up data in your computer using a Setting the display format of the time, 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 your Sony CLIE Handheld on and off ......9 Using the stylus ................. 10 Using the Jog Dial™ navigator ..........12 Entering data into your Sony CLIE Handheld ......

  • Page 9: Basic Operations Of Your Sony Clie Handheld

    Turning your Sony CLIE Handheld on and off Turning on your CLIE handheld Press the POWER button. Your CLIE handheld is turned on, and the last screen you viewed is displayed. BACK button 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 onscreen 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 170 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 Carriage Return 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. Date stamp Breakfast Time stamp Lunch Date/time stamps dts 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

    Entering data in your Sony CLIE Handheld Using your computer keyboard If you have a lot of data to enter, or prefer to use the computer keyboard, ™ you can use Palm Desktop for CLIE software or any other supported ®...

  • Page 25: Changing The Frontlight Level

    Tap Done. Note If the digitizer is not configured correctly, you may not be able to make the adjustments properly. For details, see “Turning on your Sony CLIE Handheld for the first time” in the Read This First manual. Chapter1...

  • Page 26: Resetting Your Sony Clie Handheld

    CLIE handheld. The system shuts down and then restarts. After restarting, the system displays “palm powered,” “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 date and time are retained. Formats, Preferences, and other settings are restored to their factory default settings. Note If the scroll button was used just prior to hard-resetting, the hard-reset may not be performed. Chapter1 Basic operations of your Sony 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.” Scheduling an event Scheduling an event for the current date Press the Date Book button on the front panel.
  • Page 30 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Enter a description of the event. You can enter a description or a note of up to 255 characters in length. If the event is one hour long, skip to Step 7. If the event is longer or shorter than one hour, tap the time of the event to open the Set Time dialog box.
  • Page 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 the Repeat box. The Change Repeat dialog box appears. Tap Day, Week, Month, or Year to set how often the event repeats. For a continuous event, tap Day. Enter a number that corresponds to how often you want the event to repeat on the Every line.
  • Page 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. Press the Date Book button on the front panel.
  • Page 38 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) To view the detail of an event Tap each time bar to view the detail of that event. To spot event conflicts An event conflict (time overlap) appears in the Week view as overlapping time bars and in the Day view as overlapping brackets to the left of the conflicting times.
  • Page 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 of 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 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.” Creating a new Address Book entry Press the Address Book button on the front panel.
  • 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 entry you want to view.
  • 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 entry The Look Up feature helps you to quickly scroll to any of your address entries. On the Address Book list screen, enter the first letter of the entry you want to find. The list scrolls to the first entry that begins with that letter.

  • Page 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 or “Memory Stick” media” in the Read This First manual. Tap the address entry to which you want to paste an image in the address list.
  • Page 56 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Tap the image you want to paste. The image you selected is pasted to the address entry. Tap Done. The Address screen is displayed again. A camera icon is attached to the entry that has the pasted image. A camera icon Note...
  • Page 57 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Modifying an address entry You can modify part of the address entry. On the Address Book list screen, tap the entry you want to modify. The Address View screen of the selected entry appears. Tap Edit.
  • Page 58 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Duplicating an address entry You can copy existing address entries you have created. This feature is useful when you use the address of one person or edit part of the address for another person. On the Address Book list screen, tap the entry you want to copy.
  • Page 59 The selected entry is deleted. To cancel deletion, tap Cancel. If you select the “Save archive copy on PC” check box, the deleted data will be saved onto the Palm Desktop for Sony software on your computer during the next HotSync operation.
  • Page 60 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Changing the address entry details You can change the type of information that appears in the address list screen, categorize an entry, and hide an entry for security reasons. You can also delete entries. On the Address Book list screen, tap the entry you want to change.

  • Page 61: Using The Address Book Menus

    Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Using the Address Book menus This section explains the menu commands specific to Address Book. For the Edit menu, see “Using the Edit menu” on page 110. The Record and Options menus differ depending on whether you are displaying the Address List screen or the Address View screen.
  • 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.” Creating To Do List items Press the To Do List button on the front panel.

  • 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. ™...

  • 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 completed 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 To Do Preferences dialog box enables you to control the appearance of To Do List. On the To Do List screen, tap Show. The To Do Preferences dialog box appears.

  • Page 70: Using The To Do List Menus

    Managing tasks and things to do (To Do List) Using the To Do List menus This section explains the menu commands specific to To Do List. For the Edit menu, see “Using the Edit menu” on page 110. Record menus Delete Item Deletes the current To Do item.

  • Page 71: Creating Memos (Memo Pad)

    Creating memos (Memo Pad) You can use Memo Pad to make brief memos on your CLIE handheld. You can also display TXT or CSV (Comma Separated Value) document files created on your computer. A record in Memo Pad is called a “memo.” Creating a new memo A memo can contain up to 4,000 characters.
  • 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. ™...
  • 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 2 of “Deleting a memo,” tap the arrow V next to Category to display the list of available categories and then tap the desired category for the memo. Making a memo private You can hide a memo that you mark as private.

  • Page 78: Using The Memo Pad Menus

    Creating memos (Memo Pad) Using the Memo Pad menus This section explains the menu commands specific to Memo Pad. For the Edit menu, see “Using the Edit menu” on page 110. The Record and Options menus differ depending on the screen displayed. Record menus Beam Category Sends all the memos in the currently selected category to...

  • 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 3 is saved when you select an Expense Type. Note If you do not select an Expense type, the entered data will not be saved. You can also create a new Expense item on the Expense screen by writing on the ®...

  • 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 Then, click OK. The templates have the extension .xlt and are stored in the Template folder in the “C:\Program Files\Sony Handheld” directory on your computer. To see what a template looks like before you use it, open the template in Microsoft Excel.
  • Page 86 Managing expenses (Expense) Tap the arrow V next to Currency and then tap Edit currencies from the drop-down list. The Select Currencies dialog box appears. Tap the arrow V for each Currency and then tap the country whose currency you want to display in the Currency list. Tap OK to close the Select Currencies dialog box.
  • Page 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 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. • Tap the Calc icon on the Application Launcher screen.

  • 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 To open applications in the “Memory Stick” media To open an application in the “Memory Stick” media from the Application Launcher screen, tap the arrow V in the upper-right corner of the Application Launcher screen and select Card (or a category with the Card icon).
  • Page 93 Performing common tasks Tap the arrow V next to each application to select a category from the drop-down list. To create a new category for an application, tap Edit Categories from the drop- down list. Tap New, enter the category name, and then tap OK to add the category. Tap OK again.
  • Page 94 Performing common tasks Tap the arrow V next to View By and then tap List. Tap OK. The applications are displayed in a list. To open the Application Launcher screen to the last-opened category or the last-used application Tap the Home icon.

  • 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. Address Book only: Tap Edit. The Address Edit screen appears. Tap Details. The Address Entry Details dialog box 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 The selected text is replaced with the found name and phone number.

  • 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 a hint to remember it, then tap OK. The dialog box for verifying the password appears. Enter the same password again to verify it and then tap OK. Your password is assigned.
  • Page 104 Performing common tasks • To change the password, enter a new password and then tap OK. • To delete the password, tap Unassign. If you forget your password If you forget your password, you can delete it. Note, however, that deleting a forgotten password also deletes all entries and records marked as Private.
  • Page 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. Note If you lock your CLIE handheld, you must enter the exact password to restart your CLIE handheld.
  • Page 106 Performing common tasks Tap Off & Lock. Your CLIE handheld is turned off and locked. To start your CLIE handheld, turn it on and enter the password. Setting your CLIE handheld to lock automatically You can set your CLIE handheld to lock whenever you turn it off. Back up your data and assign a password.
  • 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

    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 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 ™...

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

    Windows task tray on your computer screen and Local Serial is not selected from the shortcut menu. If the HotSync icon is not shown in the task tray, click Start, point to Programs, Sony Handheld, and then click HotSync Manager. Press the HotSync button on the cradle to start the HotSync operation.
  • Page 115 ® Performing a local HotSync operation with the cradle If a message stating that the selected COM port is not available is displayed Follow the procedures below. If the same message appears again, uninstall the Palm Desktop for CLIE software and then re-install it. ®...

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

    CLIE handheld. Starting the Palm Desktop for CLIE 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 125 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. These options are 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: 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 123 ® 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 124 ® 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 125: 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 away from your PC...
  • Page 126 ® 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 127 ® 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 128 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 129 ® 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 130 ® 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 131: 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 (Network Modem Sync) or by using a cradle that is connected to any computer on your LAN or WAN (LAN Sync) (provided that the computer connected to the cradle also has the Network HotSync...
  • Page 132 ® Advanced HotSync operations Place your CLIE handheld on the cradle and then press the HotSync button on the front panel of the cradle. The HotSync operation starts. This HotSync operation records the network information about your computer onto your CLIE handheld. Check if your computer‘s network information (Primary PC name and Primary PC address) is entered in your CLIE handheld:...
  • Page 133 ® Advanced HotSync operations Tap Modem Sync Prefs from the Options menu. The Modem Sync Preferences screen is displayed. Tap Network. Tap OK. The HotSync screen appears again. Tap Modem and then Select Service. The Preferences screen is displayed. Note See “Changing the Network preferences”...
  • Page 134 ® Advanced HotSync operations Tap Done. Tap the Menu icon. Tap Conduit Setup from the Options menu. Follow the instructions in “To select the conduits for a modem HotSync operation ” on page 129. Perform a HotSync operation via modem. Follow the instructions in “Performing a HotSync operation via modem”...
  • Page 135 ® Advanced HotSync operations Tap LANSync. Tap OK. The HotSync screen appears again. Tap the Menu icon. Tap Conduit Setup from the Options menu. Follow the instructions in “To select the conduits for a modem HotSync operation ” on page 129. Perform a local 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 .........

  • 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 CLIE 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

    Memory Stick” media or if you handle a folder containing a protected file, the file may be disabled. To handle copyright-protected files, use a “MagicGate” compliant device ® such as Memory Stick Walkman , or a Sony VAIO computer with “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

    Select the write protect position when you do not want to overwrite or delete the data in the inserted “Memory Stick” media. Back side Write Enable Write Protect Position Position LOCK LOCK LOCK Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIE Handheld...

  • Page 147: Starting An Application In "Memory Stick" Media

    Then, tap the icon of the application you want to open. Note If the application you are about to open had been installed to the “Memory Stick ” media through a HotSync operation, some Sony application may not start. For details, see page 165. Starting an application automatically when “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 148: Viewing Information Of The Inserted "Memory Stick" Media (Card Info)

    Jog Dial navigator. Or tap the Card Info icon on the Application Launcher screen. The Card Info screen appears. Tap the Menu icon. Tap Rename Card. The Rename Card dialog box appears. Continued on next page Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIE Handheld...

  • Page 149: Formatting "Memory Stick" Media

    Application Launcher screen. MS Gate starts up. Tap the Menu icon. The Menu screen appears. Tap Options, and then Format. The confirmation message appears. Tap OK. Formatting starts. Continued on next page Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIE Handheld...
  • Page 150 • If you remove or insert “Memory Stick” media during initialization, your “Memory Stick” media is not recognized by your computer. In this case, remove “Memory Stick” media, reinsert it, and then start formatting again. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIE Handheld...

  • Page 151: Exchanging Data Via "Memory Stick®" Media

    “Memory Stick” media. to the same creator (ID) as one grouped item. Tap this icon to display or hide the contents. Tap this icon to sort in ascending or descending order. Continued on next page Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIE Handheld...
  • Page 152 : Tap this icon to display upper the folder. : Tap this icon to display the contents of the folder. Tap here to display “file name” to show the file name with PC file extensions. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIE Handheld...
  • Page 153 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 154: 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 155: 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 156 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 157: Copying Data In "Memory Stick" Media To Your Clie Handheld

    You can also tap the arrow V in the upper right corner to select MS from the drop-down list. You can also select MS by tapping The data in the default folder (“/PALM/PROGRAMS/MSFILES“) in “Memory Stick” media is listed. Continued on next page Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIE Handheld...
  • Page 158 Select the file or folder that you want to rename, and then tap the Menu icon. Tap Tools and then Rename. Rename the file or folder in the following dialog box. Continued on next page Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIE Handheld...
  • Page 159 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 160: 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 161 You can only select a folder under the “PALM/PROGRAMS” or “PALM/ LAUNCHER” folder. The other folders cannot be selected. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIE Handheld...

  • Page 162: Using The Ms Gate Menus

    Changes the current folder to 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 163: How To Read The Online Manual

    Right-click the CD-ROM drive icon, and then click Open from the shortcut menu. Click the PC folder. Double-click the Acrobat folder. Double-click ar500enu.exe to install the Acrobat Reader onto your computer. Follow the instructions onscreen to finish installation. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIE Handheld...

  • Page 164: Installing Applications To/From "Memory Stick®" Media Without Using Ms Gate

    1. (Note, that such applications can only be used while the “Memory Stick” media containing the application is inserted in the CLIE handheld). Continued on next page Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIE Handheld...
  • Page 165 If you cannot start the installed file data, move the file data to the CLIE handheld using MS Gate, or delete the files. If you do not use MS Gate when installing, applications and data files are stored in the ”PALM/ LAUNCHER” folder. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIE Handheld...

  • Page 166: Customizing Your Sony Clie Handheld (Preferences)

    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 ........167 Changing the Buttons preferences .......... 169 Assigning applications to buttons ........169 Changing the full-screen pen stroke activities .....

  • Page 167: What You Can Do With Preferences

    You can recalibrate your screen after a hard reset or if your find that “tapping” does not work as expected. For details, see “Step 2: Turning on your Sony CLIE Handheld for the first time” in the Read This First manual. • Formats Set the country default and the formats for dates, times, calendar, and numbers.
  • Page 168 Application Launcher screen. The Preferences screen appears. Tap the arrow V in the upper right corner of the screen and then select the Preferences screen you want to view from the drop-down list. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIE Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 169: 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 170: 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 171: 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 172: Changing The Jog Dial™ Navigator Preferences

    To set to turn off the power by keeping the BACK button pressed, select Power Off. Display Cursor/Menu is selected by default ( ). You can display the cursor or menu by keeping the BACK button pressed. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIE Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 173: 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 174: 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 175: Setting The Date & Time Preferences

    Tap Set Date. The Set Date screen appears. Tap the arrow b or B beside the year at the top of the screen to set the year. Tap the current month. Tap the current date. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIE Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 176: Setting The Time

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

  • Page 177: Setting The Time Zone And Daylight Saving Time

    Tap Date & Time from the drop-down list on the Preferences screen. The Date & Time Preferences screen is displayed. Tap the arrow V next to Daylight saving. Tap and select On or Off. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIE Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 178: Setting The General Preferences

    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 179: 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 180: 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 181: 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 182: 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 183 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 184: Changing The Network Preferences

    Tap Network from the drop-down list on the Preferences screen. The Network Preferences screen is displayed. Tap the arrow V next to Service and then select the predefined service template you want to use. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIE Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 185: Entering A User Name

    If you are concerned about security, select the Prompt option and do not enter a password. On the Network Preferences screen, tap the Password field. Enter the password you use to log into your server. Tap OK. The Password field updates to display the word “-Assigned-.” Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIE Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 186: Selecting A Connection

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

  • Page 187: Creating Additional Service Templates

    On the Network Preferences screen, tap the Menu icon. Tap New from the Service menu. An Untitled service template is added to the drop-down list for the Service field. Continued on next page Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIE Handheld (Preferences)
  • Page 188 Service and then select the predefined service template you want to delete. Tap the Menu icon . Tap Delete from the Service menu. The Delete Service dialog box is displayed. Tap OK. The selected service template is deleted. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIE Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 189: Adding Detailed Information To A Service Template

    • Never: Keeps your PPP or SLIP connection until you turn off your CLIE handheld (or until it times out). Note that this option will be more costly than others. Tap the Query DNS check box to deselect it. Continued on next page Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIE Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 190: Creating Log In Scripts

    CLIE handheld using a modem or network connection. Notes • When using Sony CLIE Modem PEGA-MD700, you do not have to create a log in script. • You can also use non-ASCII and literal characters in your log in script. For more information, see page 192.
  • Page 191 (for example, a password or a security code). • End: Identifies the last line in the log in script. Repeat step 4 until the log in script is complete. Tap OK. Tap OK. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIE Handheld (Preferences)
  • Page 192 • \^ : Includes a caret as part of the string • \< : Includes a < as part of the string • \\ : Includes a backslash as part of the string Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIE Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 193: Using The Network Preferences Menus

    The information in the Network Log can help your ISP or your System Administrator pinpoint where the log in procedure communication fails and why. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIE Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 194: Setting The High Resolution Assist Function

    In step 4, check an application when the following occurs in the high resolution mode: • Performances are largely deteriorated (ex. game). • Display is divided into two, characters are distorted, or other operational irregularities occur. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIE Handheld (Preferences)

  • Page 195: Additional Information

    CLIE handheld. Contents Backing up data of your Sony CLIE Handheld ......196 Backing up data in your computer using a HotSync operation ..........196 Backing up your CLIE handheld data using “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 196: 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 197: 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 198 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. Any data created or edited after you saved the backup will be erased.

  • Page 199: 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 200 Using data of another Sony CLIE Handheld Repeat steps 3 through 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 201: 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 202 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 203: Performing Hotsync Between Your Old Clie Handheld And The New Palm Desktop For Clie Software

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

  • Page 204: 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 205: 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 206 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 207: Troubleshooting - Frequently Asked Questions

    ® 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 208 My CLIE handheld is not making any sounds. , Check the System Sound setting. See “Setting sounds” (page 179). My CLIE handheld has frozen. , Perform a soft reset. See “Resetting your Sony CLIE Handheld” (page 26). I cannot use the Jog Dial navigator.
  • Page 209 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 167). When I tap the Menu icon, nothing happens. , Not all applications or screens have menus.
  • Page 210 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions Application problems I tapped the Today button, but it does not show the correct date. , Your CLIE handheld is not set to the current date. Make sure the Set Date box in the Date & Time Preferences screen displays the current date.
  • Page 211 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions I created an event in Date Book, but it does not appear in the Week view. , In the Week view, you cannot select overlapping events that have the same start time. If you have two or more events with the same start time, choose the Day view to see overlapping events.
  • Page 212 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions HotSync problems I cannot perform a HotSync operation. What should I check to make sure I am doing it correctly? ® , Check that the operating system of your computer is Windows 98SE/Me/2000 Professional. , Make sure that the cradle is connected securely to the computer. I performed a HotSync operation, but one of my applications did not synchronize.
  • Page 213 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions I tried to perform a local HotSync operation, but it did not complete successfully. Try each of these in turn: , Make sure that HotSync Manager is running. If HotSync Manager is running, exit, and then restart it. , Make sure that Local USB is selected in the HotSync Manager menu or the Palm Desktop for CLIE software menu.
  • Page 214 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions , Confirm that the Speed setting in the Setup dialog box works for your modem. If you have problems using the “As Fast As Possible” option or a specific speed, try using a slower speed. , Make sure that your modem resets before you try again.
  • Page 215 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions , IR HotSync operations do not work after you receive a low battery warning. Check the battery power of your CLIE handheld. Recharge the battery if necessary. , If you have problems using a specific speed, select Prefs, Connection, IR to a PC/Handheld, Edit, and then Details.
  • Page 216 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions I cannot backup some data at a HotSync operation. , Some data is designed not to be backed up by a HotSync operation. When I tap the HotSync button on the cradle, nothing happens on the Palm Desktop for CLIE software and my CLIE handheld times out.
  • Page 217 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions Connection problems I have trouble establishing a network connection to my ISP or dial-in server. , Check the Expanded Service Connection Progress messages to identify the point where the connection fails in the log in procedure. Press the lower half of the scroll button at any point during log in to display these messages.
  • Page 218 , 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. Recharging problems When I place my CLIE handheld in the cradle, it does not recharge.
  • Page 219 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” (page 26) for more information. ® “Memory Stick ”...
  • Page 220 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 221: 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 222: Specifications

    Specifications Dimensions Palm OS ver. 4.0 Approx. 2 Dragonball VZ 33MHz inches (71.0 x 118.5 x 16.8 mm) (w/h/d) Memory 8 MB (DRAM) Mass 4 MB (Flash memory) Approx. 5.65 oz (160g) User memory range: (including the supplied stylus) approx. 7 MB Operating temperature External input/output 41ºF - 95ºF (5ºC - 35ºC)

  • Page 223: 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 224 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 225 Product; (3) connection to improper voltage supply; or (4) attempted repair by any party other than a SONY authorized service facility. This warranty does not cover physical damage to the surface of the product, including cracks or scratches on the LCD touchscreen or outside casing.
  • Page 226 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 227: Index

    Index Beaming Between two handhelds ....... 140 Address Book Receiving data ........142 Editing ........... 55 Sending items or categories ....141 Entering a new entry ......49 Tips on beaming ........142 Pasting an image ........55 Troubleshooting ........217 Sorting entries ........
  • Page 228 Index Date Book FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) ..207 File Link ..........138 Agenda view .......... 40 Day view ..........36 Finding items Editing ........... 42 Find option ..........98 Month view ........... 39 Phone Lookup ........100 Repeating or continuous events ....32 Formats..........
  • Page 229 Index Hard reset ..........27 Making items private .. 45, 77, 102, 107 High Resolution Assist function ..194 Memo Pad HotSync button ....114, 132, 171 Creating new memos ......71 HotSync operation Editing memos ........76 Reviewing memos ........73 File Link ..........
  • Page 230 Index PIM (Personal Information Management) Address Book ......... 49 Network preferences ......184 Calc (Calculator) ........89 Log in script ......... 190 Common tasks ........91 Password ..........185 Date Book ..........29 Selecting a connection ......186 Edit menu ..........110 Selecting a service ........
  • Page 231 Index Reset Tapping ..........10 To Do List Hard reset ..........27 Reset button .......... 27 Changing appearance ......69 Soft reset ..........26 Checking off items ......... 65 Creating items ........63 Setting priorities ........66 Security ..........102 Setting the due date .......
  • Page 232 For the latest support information, check our official Sony CLIE Web site http://www.sony.com/clie/ Printed in Japan...

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