Page 1 Operating Instructions Personal Entertainment Organizer PEG-S360 © 2001 Sony Corporation Chapter 1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Chapter 2 Using basic applications Chapter 3 Exchanging and updating ® data using a HotSync operation Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld...
Page 2 • In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this player.
Page 3 Sony is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation, Japan. Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Jog Dial, OpenMG, and PictureGear are trademarks of Sony Corporation, Japan. Graffiti, HotSync, Palm Modem, and Palm OS are registered trademarks, and the HotSync logo and Palm are trademarks of Palm, Inc.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of contents About this manual ... 7 Chapter 1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Turning on and off your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ... 9 Using the stylus ... 10 ™ Using the Jog Dial navigator ... 12 Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ...
Page 5 Synchronizing with external data (File Link) ... 129 Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Beaming between your Sony CLIÉ Handheld and another PalmOS PDA ... 131 What you can do with beaming ... 131 Beaming information ... 132 Receiving beamed information ...
Page 6 Using the Network preferences menus .. 184 Chapter 6 ® Additional information Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ... 186 Backing up data in your computer using a HotSync operation ... 186 Backing up your CLIÉ handheld data using “Memory Stick”...
Page 7: About This Manual
About this manual Welcome to the Sony Personal Entertainment Organizer (referred to as the “CLIÉ handheld” in this manual). Your CLIÉ handheld comes with three manuals: Read This First Read This First gives an overview of your CLIÉ handheld’s features, hardware and software setup, installation instructions, and other important details.
Page 8 This chapter describes how to turn on and off your CLIÉ handheld, enter data, and perform other basic operations. Contents Turning on and off your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ... 9 Using the stylus ...10 Using the Jog Dial™ navigator ...12 Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ...
Page 9: Basic Operations Of Your Sony Clié Handheld
Turning on and off your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Turning on your CLIÉ handheld Press the POWER button. Your CLIÉ handheld is turned on, and the last screen you viewed is displayed. When you turn on your CLIÉ handheld for the first time, the Setup screen appears.
Page 10: Using The Stylus
When you enter characters on the screen keyboard of your CLIÉ handheld, open an application, or select an item, press lightly on the desired button or icon with the stylus. This action is called “tapping.” Chapter1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Press lightly (tap) on the screen...
Page 11 Graffiti the full-screen dragging to another activity. See page 161 for details. Chapter1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Touch the desired item on the screen with the stylus and move it along the screen surface (drag).
Page 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 CLIÉ Handheld ™ navigator ™...
Page 13: Entering Data Into Your Sony Clié Handheld
Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® Using Graffiti writing to enter data This section describes the procedures for creating letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols, as well as teaching you some Graffiti 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 CLIÉ Handheld Writing Graffiti letters Tap where you want your text to go. Note You need to tap above the Graffiti writing area, and you must see a flashing cursor before you write the text.
Page 15 Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Note You must begin the character strokes in the Graffiti writing area. If you do not make Graffiti strokes in the Graffiti writing area, your CLIÉ handheld does not recognize them as text characters.
Page 16 Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Writing Graffiti alphabet Draw Graffiti letters according to the following alphabet in the left-hand side of the Graffiti writing area. Space CarriageReturn Chapter1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld BackSpace Period Tap twice...
Page 17: Writing Numbers
Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ 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: Writing Punctuation Marks
Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Writing punctuation marks Make a single tap on the Graffiti writing area to activate Punctuation Shift. The next stroke you make anywhere in the Graffiti area (the letters or numbers side) creates a punctuation mark.
Page 19 Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Writing symbols and extended characters Make a Symbol Shift stroke Symbol Shift. The next stroke you make creates a symbol or extended character. (•) Bullet (™) Trademark (®) Registered (©) Copyrighted (‘) Left single quotation (’) Right single quotation...
Page 20 Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Writing accented characters and non-English characters To create accented characters, draw the stroke normally used to create the letter, followed by an accent stroke. Graffiti writing then adds the accent to the letter.
Page 21: Using Navigation Strokes
ShortCut mode. When you enter and dts ( stamps. Date stamp Time stamp Date/time stamps Meeting Chapter1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld followed by the ShortCut , and ) , you can enter date and time Breakfast Lunch Dinner...
Page 22: Using The Onscreen Keyboard
Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Using the onscreen keyboard You can open the onscreen keyboard any time you need to enter text or numbers into your CLIÉ handheld. Note that you cannot enter Graffiti characters while using the onscreen keyboard.
Page 23 Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Caps lock Caps shift Numeric Tap here to display numeric keyboard Select the desired keyboard and tap the characters to enter text and numbers. You can use the onscreen keyboard in the same way as in the keyboard of your computer.
Page 24: Using Your Computer Keyboard
Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Using your computer keyboard If you have a lot of data to enter, or prefer to use the computer keyboard, you can use Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software or any other supported ®...
Page 25: Adjusting The Screen
Tap Done. Note If the digitizer is not configured correctly, you may not be able to make the adjustments properly. For details, see “Turning on your Sony CLIÉ handheld for the first time” in the Read This First manual. Chapter1...
Page 26: Resetting Your Sony Clié Handheld
CLIÉ handheld. The system shuts down and then restarts. After restarting, the system displays “palm powered,” “CLIÉ,” and “SONY,” followed by the preferences screen for setting the time and date. Chapter1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld...
Page 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 CLIÉ 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 CLIÉ handheld: Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, 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 Date Book starts up.
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 event. Notes • If you change the start date of a repeating event, your CLIÉ handheld calculates the number of days you moved the event. Your CLIÉ handheld then automatically changes the end date to maintain the duration of the repeating 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 Date Book starts. Today’s schedule is displayed. Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to display the events for yesterday or tomorrow.
Page 37 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Displaying the Week view Week view displays a calendar of your events for an entire week. This view lets you quickly review your appointments and available time slots. In addition, the graphical display helps you spot overlaps and conflicts in your schedule.
Page 38 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) 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 Date Book starts up. Press the Jog Dial navigator repeatedly or tap the view icon.
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: Deleting Events
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 101. Record menus New Event Delete Event Attach Note Delete Note Purge Beam Event...
Page 48: Options Menus
Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Options menus Font Preferences Display Options Phone Lookup Security About Date Book Chapter2 Using basic applications You can select a desired font in the Select Font dialog box. • Start/End Time: Defines the start and end times for Date Book screens.
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 The Address screen is displayed.
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 The Address screen is displayed, listing your current entries. Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the address entry you want to view. If the desired address entry is not displayed, rotate the Jog Dial navigator further to scroll up or down the entire list.
Page 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
Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Editing Address Book entries Pasting an image to an address entry You can paste an image to the address entry. Paste a photograph of a person or restaurant, for example, as a reminder of an address entry. 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 entry. Tap Done. The Address screen is displayed again. A camera icon is attached to the entry that has the pasted image. Note If you use the Palm Desktop software to change the category of the address entry that has a pasted image, the image will no longer be associated with the address...
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
Sends all the Address Book entries in the currently selected category to another CLIÉ handheld via the infrared communications port. Sends the current business card to another Sony handheld via the infrared communications port. You can also send a business card via the infrared communications port by pressing and holding down the Address Book button for longer than 2 seconds.
Page 62 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Options menus Font Preferences Rename Custom Fields Security About Address Book Shows the version information for Address Book. Chapter2 Using basic applications You can select a desired font in the Select Font dialog box . Remember last category: Determines how Address Book appears when you return to it from another application.
Page 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 To Do List opens and displays the category of items you last viewed.
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 The To Do screen appears. Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the To Do List item that contains the note you want to view.
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 dialog box, tap Show. The To Do Preferences screen 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 101. 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 CLIÉ 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 Tap Done when you finish. The first line of the memo is displayed. Tips •...
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 Memo Pad starts and the Memo list is displayed. Rotate the Jog Dial™...
Page 74: Sorting Memos
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 101. The Record and Options menus differ depending on the screen displayed. Record menus Beam Category New Memo...
Page 79: Using Calculator (Calc)
Using Calculator (Calc) Calculating with Calculator Calculator lets you perform general mathematical functions, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and square root. Do either of the following to start the Calculator: • Tap the Calculator • Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select Calc and then press the Jog Dial navigator.
Page 80: 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 81: 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 82: Categorizing Applications
Performing common tasks Categorizing applications The category feature enables you to manage the number of application icons that appear in the Application Launcher screen. You can assign an application to a category and then display a single category or all your applications.
Page 83 Performing common tasks To display applications by category Tap the Home Do one of the following: • Tap the Home • Tap the arrow V in the upper right corner of the screen and then tap the desired category from the drop-down categories list. •...
Page 84 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 In step 4, tap the Remember Last Category check box to select it. To display the Pop-up application menu with the Jog Dial navigator In step 4, tap the arrow V next to Jog Select and then tap PopUp.
Page 85: Categorizing Records
Performing common tasks Categorizing records You can categorize records in Address Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad applications for easy retrieval. (Date Book does not have categories.) When you create a record, it is automatically assigned to the currently displayed category.
Page 86 Performing common tasks Moving a record into a category Tap the record that you want to categorize. Address Book only: Tap Edit. The Address Edit screen appears. Tap Details. Tap the arrow V next to Category to display the list of available categories.
Page 87 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 88: Finding Records
Performing common tasks Finding records Your CLIÉ 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 CLIÉ applications. Each application offers ways to find information: •...
Page 89 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 90 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 91 Performing common tasks Tap Add. The Phone Lookup closes and the name and phone number are added to the record you displayed in step 1. To activate Phone Lookup with Graffiti ® Write the Graffiti Command stroke Phone Lookup using text Drag and highlight text and then write the Graffiti Command stroke .
Page 92: Protecting Your Data (Security)
Performing common tasks Protecting your data (Security) Your CLIÉ handheld includes a Security application that allows you to protect your data from unauthorized users. In Security, you can do the following: Lock and turn off your CLIÉ handheld so that it does not operate until you enter the correct password.
Page 93 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 94 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 95 Performing common tasks Locking your CLIÉ handheld with a password You can lock your CLIÉ handheld so that you have to enter your password to operate it.w Notes If you lock your CLIÉ handheld, you must enter the exact password to restart your CLIÉ...
Page 96 Performing common tasks Tap Lock & Turn Off. The System Lockout dialog box appears. Tap Off & Lock. Your CLIÉ handheld is turned off and locked. To start your CLIÉ handheld, turn it on and enter the password. Chapter2 Using basic applications...
Page 97 Performing common tasks Setting your CLIÉ handheld to lock automatically You can set your CLIÉ handheld to lock whenever you turn it off. Back up your data and assign a password. Follow the steps described in “Assigning a password”(page 92). Tap Never.
Page 98: Making Records Private
Performing common tasks Making records private In all basic applications, you can make individual records private. Private records remain visible and accessible, until you select the Security setting to hide all private records. To mask or hide private records You can mask or hide your private records. To view the masked or hidden records, you need to enter the password.
Page 99: 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 100: Purging Records
Performing common tasks Purging records If outdated records of Date Book or To Do List take up memory on your CLIÉ handheld, it ’s a good idea to remove them by using Purge. If you think Date Book or To Do List records might prove useful later, you can save them in an archive file on your computer.
Page 101: 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 102: Choosing Fonts
Performing common tasks Choosing fonts In all basic applications, 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 The menu is displayed. Tap Options, and then tap Font.
Page 103 Chapter 3 Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync operation This chapter describes how to select HotSync a HotSync operation via USB cable, 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 104: Exchanging And Updating Data Using A Hotsync® Operation
What is a HotSync ® A HotSync operation is a one-step operation that allows you to synchronize data between your CLIÉ handheld and your computer. By simply tapping the HotSync icon, you can synchronize your CLIÉ handheld application data with the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software data on your computer, back up the data of your CLIÉ...
Page 105: Performing A Local Hotsync ® Operation With The Usb Cable
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. Tap the HotSync handheld to start the HotSync operation.
Page 106: Operation With The Usb Cable
Performing a local HotSync To change the user name In the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ window, click Users from the Tools menu. The Users dialog box is displayed. Click the user name you want to change in the list box and then click Rename.
Page 107: 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 then click Palm Desktop for CLIÉ. The Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software starts. To quit the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software...
Page 108: Locating The Palm Desktop For Clié Components
™ Using the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software Locating the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ components 1 List pane Displays the records in the current Desktop application. 2 Application Launch bar Provides one-click access to each Desktop application. Click an icon to open its associated application.
Page 109: Advanced Hotsync ® Operations
Advanced HotSync Setting the HotSync You can change how to start the HotSync Manager or make the local HotSync settings. Click the HotSync (bottom-right corner of the taskbar) and then select Setup from the shortcut menu. The Setup dialog box appears. Click the General tab to select one of the following options.
Page 110 ® Advanced HotSync 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 116 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 111: Customizing Hotsync Application Settings (Conduit)
® Advanced HotSync 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 “conduit.” By default, a HotSync operation synchronizes all files between your CLIÉ...
Page 112 ® Advanced HotSync Click Change. The Change HotSync Action dialog box appears. Click the direction in which you want to write data, or click Do nothing. Click OK. Repeat steps 2 through 6 to change conduit settings for other applications (or users). Click Done.
Page 113: Conducting An Ir Hotsync Operation
® Advanced HotSync Conducting an IR HotSync operation You can use the IR (infrared) port of your CLIÉ handheld to perform an IR HotSync operation with a computer equipped with an IrDA (Infrared Data Association) IR port. An IR HotSync operation allows you to perform a HotSync operation without using the USB cable.
Page 114 ® Advanced HotSync Click the Local tab to change the setting for an IR HotSync operation as needed. • Serial Port: Specifies a virtual port for an infrared port. If you are not sure of the connection port, see the Infrared Monitor in the Windows Control Panel.
Page 115 ® Advanced HotSync For best results, your computer and your CLIÉ handheld should be 4 to 8 inches (approximately 10 to 20 centimeters) apart, and the path between your CLIÉ handheld and the computer must be clear of obstacles. Tap the icon.
Page 116: Conducting A Hotsync Operation Via Modem
® Advanced HotSync Conducting a HotSync operation via modem You can use a modem to synchronize your CLIÉ handheld when you are away from your computer. A HotSync operation via modem allows you to back up your CLIÉ data to your computer away from your computer. Your CLIÉ...
Page 117 ® Advanced HotSync 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 CLIÉ...
Page 118 ® Advanced HotSync Adjust the following options as needed. • Serial Port: Identifies the port for the modem. If you are unsure of the port assignment, look at the Modem Properties in the Windows Control Panel. • Speed: Determines the speed at which data is transferred. Try the “As Fast As Possible”...
Page 119 Select Sony CLIÉ Modem. Tap the Enter Phone # field. The Phone Setup dialog box is displayed. When using Sony CLIÉ 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 120 ® Advanced HotSync 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 121 ® Advanced HotSync 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 122: Conducting A Hotsync Operation Via A Network
® Advanced HotSync 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 USB cable that is connected to any computer on your LAN or WAN (LAN Sync) (provided that the computer connected to the USB cable also has the...
Page 123 ® Advanced HotSync Click the Network tab and make sure your user name has a check mark next to it. If the check mark is not there, click the check box next to your user name. Click OK. Connect your CLIÉ handheld to the USB cable and perform a HotSync operation.
Page 124 ® Advanced HotSync Preparing your CLIÉ handheld and performing a network HotSync operation When dialing into a network (Network Modem Sync) Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select HotSync and then press the Jog Dial navigator. Or tap the HotSync the Application Launcher screen.
Page 125 ® Advanced HotSync Note See “Changing the Network preferences” on page 175 for information on creating a network connection. Tap the arrow V next to Service and then select a service from the drop-down list. Tap Done. Tap the Menu Tap Conduit Setup from the Options menu.
Page 126 Tap LANSync. Tap OK. The HotSync screen appears again. Tap the Menu Tap Conduit Setup from the Options menu. Follow the instructions in “To select the conduits for a modem HotSync operation ” on page 120. Perform a local HotSync operation. Follow the instructions in “Performing a local HotSync operation with the USB cable”...
Page 127: Importing Data From A Windows Application
® Advanced HotSync Importing data from a Windows application If you have data stored in Windows computer applications such as spreadsheets and databases, you can transfer that data to your CLIÉ handheld. Importable file formats Save data in one of the file formats listed below, import it into the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ...
Page 128 ® Advanced HotSync Importing data Start the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software. Click the application into which you want to import data. If you are importing records that contain a field with category names, select All in the Category box. Be sure that the same categories that appear in the imported file also exist in the application.
Page 129: Synchronizing With External Data (File Link)
® Advanced HotSync Synchronizing with external data (File Link) The File Link feature allows you to import Address Book and Memo Pad information onto your CLIÉ handheld from a separate external file such as a company phone list. HotSync Manager stores the data in a separate category on your Palm Desktop for CLIÉ...
Page 130 “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 CLIÉ Handheld and another Palm OS What you can do with beaming ...131 Beaming information ...132 Receiving beamed information ...133...
Page 131: Beaming Between Your Sony Clié Handheld And Another Palmos ® Pda
Beaming between your Sony CLIÉ Handheld and another Palm OS What you can do with beaming Your CLIÉ handheld is equipped with an IR (infrared) port that you can use to beam information to another Palm OS also has an IR port. The IR port is located at the top of your CLIÉ handheld, behind the small dark shield.
Page 132: Communicating Using Your Sony Clié Handheld
When the Beam dialog box appears, point the IR port directly at the IR port of the receiving handheld. For best results, your CLIÉ handheld and another Palm OS PDA should be 4 to 8 inches (approximately 10 to 20 centimeters) apart, and the path between the two handhelds must be clear of obstacles and shielded from fluorescent lighting.
Page 133: Receiving Beamed Information
Beaming between your Sony CLIÉ Handheld and another Palm ® Receiving beamed information Turn on your CLIÉ handheld. Point the IR port directly at the IR port of the other Palm OS PDA handheld transmitting the data. The Beam dialog box is displayed. Beaming data starts.
Page 134: Using "Memory Stick ™ " Media
Memory Stick Walkman compliant application such as OpenMG Jukebox. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ™ ” media ™ ” media? ® Explorer to copy a protected file onto a “MagicGate ® , or a Sony VAIO computer with “MagicGate”...
Page 135: 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 CLIÉ handheld. Push “Memory Stick” media in. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ™ ” media Pull “Memory Stick” media out.
Page 136 To use “Memory Stick” media in your CLIÉ handheld, follow the instructions to format it. Note, however, that all stored data will be erased. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ™ ” media – high humidity...
Page 137: 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 LOCK Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ™ ” media Write Protect Write Enable...
Page 138: 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 156. Starting an application automatically when “Memory Stick”...
Page 139: Viewing Information Of The Inserted "Memory Stick" Media (Card Info)
Application Launcher screen. The Card Info screen appears. Tap the Menu Tap Rename Card. The Rename Card dialog box appears. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ™ ” media icon. icon on the icon on the Continued on next page...
Page 140: Formatting "Memory Stick" Media
MS Gate starts up. Tap the Menu The Menu screen appears. Tap Options, and then Format. The confirmation message appears. Tap OK. Formatting starts. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ™ ” media icon. icon on the Continued on next page...
Page 141 • 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 CLIÉ Handheld ™ ” media icon...
Page 142: Exchanging Data Via "Memory Stick ™ " Media
(ID) as one grouped item. Tap this icon to display or hide the contents. Tap this icon to sort in ascending or descending order. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ™ ” media ™ ” icon on the Tap this icon to switch the view between your CLIÉ...
Page 143 : Tap this icon to display the upper folder. :Tap this icon to display the contents of the folder. Tap here to display “file name” to show the file name with PC file extensions. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld...
Page 144 In some cases when you move or copy a specific file using the MS Gate software, a CLIÉ application may not function properly. Sony is not liable for any trouble with applications or data that arises out of your deletion or moving of a file.
Page 145: Creating The Default Folder In "Memory Stick" Media
MS Gate starts. The data in your CLIÉ handheld is listed. Tap the Menu 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 CLIÉ Handheld ™ ” media icon. icon on...
Page 146: Copying Your Clié Handheld Data To "Memory Stick" Media
Tap to select the data you want to copy to “Memory Stick” media. You can select multiple files. Note You cannot copy data marked with a lock Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ™ ” media icon. icon. icon on...
Page 147 “Memory Stick” media. If this occurs, charge your CLIÉ handheld and try copying or moving again. When an overwrite confirm message appears, tap Yes or Yes to all. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ™ ” media...
Page 148: Copying Data In "Memory Stick" Media To Your Clié Handheld
You can also tap the arrow V in the upper right corner to select MS from the drop-down list. The data in the default folder (“/PALM/PROGRAMS/MSFILES“) in “Memory Stick” media is listed. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ™ ” media icon. You can also select MS by tapping...
Page 149 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. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ™ ” media Continued on next page...
Page 150 The data in “Memory Stick” media is deleted after being saved in your CLIÉ handheld. Note Some data such as those copied from “Memory Stick” media to your CLIÉ handheld will not be backed up during the next HotSync operation. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ™ ” media...
Page 151: Deleting Data In "Memory Stick" Media
Stick” media is listed. Tap to select the data that you want to delete. Tap DELETE. The Delete File dialog box is displayed. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ™ ” media icon. You can also select MS by tapping...
Page 152 You can only select a folder under the “PALM/PROGRAMS” or “PALM/ Launcher” folder. The other folders cannot be selected. Note You cannot delete a read-only file. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ™ ” media...
Page 153: Using The Ms Gate Menus
Options menus Format Media Information About MS Gate Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ™ ” media Selects all the data displayed in the selected tab. Cancels the selection of the data. Moves the selected data to your CLIÉ handheld or “Memory Stick”...
Page 154: How To Read The Online Manual
Right-click the CD-ROM drive icon, and then click Open from the shortcut menu. Double-click the PC folder. Double-click the Acrobat folder. Double-click ar500enu.exe to install the Acrobat Reader onto your computer. Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ™ ” media ® software must be...
Page 155: Installing Applications To/From "Memory Stick" Media Without Using Msgate
1. (Note, that such applications can only be used while the “Memory Stick” media containing the application is inserted in the CLIÉ handheld). Chapter4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ™ ” media icon on your CLIÉ handheld.
Page 156 If you cannot start the installed file data, move the file data to the CLIÉ 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 CLIÉ Handheld ™ ” media...
Page 157: Customizing Your Sony Clié Handheld (Preferences)
Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) This chapter describes how to customize your CLIÉ handheld by changing the Preferences settings. Contents What you can do with Preferences ...158 Changing the Buttons preferences ...160 Assigning applications to buttons ...160 Changing the full-screen pen stroke activities ...
Page 158: 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 CLIÉ Handheld for the first time” in the Read This First manual.
Page 159 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 CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) icon on the...
Page 160: Changing The Buttons Preferences
When you have assigned another application to the button, you can start the original application using the Application Launcher. To reset to the default settings Tap Default in step 2. All application buttons are reset to their factory settings. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) Applications buttons...
Page 161: Changing The Full-Screen Pen Stroke Activities
CLIÉ handheld. • Beam Data: Beams the current record to another Palm OS Tap OK. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) Drag the stylus from the bottom of the writing area to the top on the screen.
Page 162: Assigning Applications To Hotsync ® Buttons
Any changes that you make in the HotSync Buttons screen become effective immediately. You can activate the selected application by pressing the HotSync button. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) ® buttons ® buttons on the cradle (not supplied) and the...
Page 163: Changing The Jog Dial Navigator Preferences
The Jog Preferences screen is displayed. To enable the JogAssist function, select Use JogAssist. The Jog Dial navigator functions change. On the default settings Use JogAssist is selected ( Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) ™ navigator preferences ™...
Page 164: 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 region name. Tap OK. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 165: 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 CLIÉ 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 CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 166: Setting The Date & Time Preferences
Tap Set Date. The Set Date screen appears. Tap the arrow b or B beside the year at the top of the screen to set the year. Tap the current month. Tap the current date. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 167: 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 CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 168: Setting The Time Zone And Daylight Saving Time
Tap Date & Time from the drop-down list on the Preferences screen. The Date & Time Preferences screen is displayed. Tap the arrow V next to Daylight saving. Tap and select On or Off. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 169: Setting The General Preferences
Tap the arrow V next to Auto-off after and then select the desired time setting for the automatic shut-off feature. You can select 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, or 3 minutes. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) Continued on next page...
Page 170: 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 CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 171: 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 CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 172: 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 CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 173: Creating Graffiti ® Shortcuts
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 CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) ® ShortCuts ® strokes. You can create a ®...
Page 174 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 CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 175: Changing The Network Preferences
Tap Network from the 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 CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 176: Entering A User Name
If you are concerned about security, select the Prompt option and do not enter a password. On the Network Preferences screen, tap the Password field. Enter the password you use to log into your server. Tap OK. The Password field updates to display the word “-Assigned-.” Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 177: 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 CLIÉ Modem PEGA-MD700: select Sony CLIÉ Modem. •When using another modem or adapter: select Standard Modem.
Page 178 Changing the Network preferences When using Sony CLIÉ Modem PEGA-MD700, skip to step 4. When using another modem or adapter, change the settings as follows: 1 Enter the telephone number used to access the modem. If needed, enter a dial prefix (such as “9”) to access an outside line, and then tap the Dial prefix check box.
Page 179: Creating Additional Service Templates
Service and then select the predefined service template you want to delete. Tap the Menu Tap Delete from the Service menu. The Delete Service dialog box is displayed. Tap OK. The selected service template is deleted. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) icon . icon . icon.
Page 180: Adding Detailed Information To A Service Template
• Never: Keeps your PPP or SLIP connection until you turn off your CLIÉ handheld (or until it times out). Note that this option will be more costly than others. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) Continued on next page...
Page 181: Creating Log In Scripts
CLIÉ handheld using a modem or network connection. Notes • When using Sony CLIÉ 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 183.
Page 182 (for example, a password or a security code). • End: Identifies the last line in the log in script. Repeat step 4 until the log in script is complete. Tap OK. Tap OK. Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 183 • \^ : Includes a caret as part of the string • \< : Includes a < as part of the string • \\ : Includes a backslash as part of the string Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 184: Using The Network Preferences Menus
Duplicates the current service template. Options menus View Log Chapter5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) The Delete Service dialog box appears. Displays the Network Log. The Network Log lists all of the communication that occurs between your modem and your dial-in server during the log in procedure.
Page 185: Additional Information
CLIÉ handheld. Contents Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ... 186 Backing up data in your computer using a HotSync operation ... 186 Backing up your CLIÉ handheld data using “Memory Stick” media ... 187 Using data of another Sony CLIÉ...
Page 186: Backing Up Data Of Your Sony Clié Handheld
Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld You can save a backup copy of your CLIÉ handheld with either of the following two methods: • Backing up data using a HotSync • Backing up data using “Memory Stick Backing up data in your computer using a HotSync operation...
Page 187: Backing Up Your Clié Handheld Data Using "Memory Stick" Media
Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Backing up your CLIÉ handheld data using “Memory Stick” media MS Gate allows you to save a backup of the following data of your CLIÉ handheld to “Memory Stick” media. (The file name after the colon is the name displayed in MS Gate.)
Page 188 Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Restoring backup data and applications to your CLIÉ handheld Note When you restore (copy) backup data and applications to your CLIÉ handheld, the data currently saved in your CLIÉ handheld will be overwritten with the backup data.
Page 189: Using Data Of Another Sony Clié Handheld
Using data of another Sony CLIÉ Handheld If you already own a Sony CLIÉ Handheld, you can use data of your old CLIÉ handheld with your new CLIÉ handheld. You can transfer data from your old CLIÉ handheld to your new CLIÉ handheld with either of the following methods: •...
Page 190 Using data of another Sony CLIÉ Handheld Repeat steps 3 through 5 to export data of other applications. Click the user name of your new CLIÉ handheld from the User name list in the upper right of the screen. If you have never performed a HotSync operation with your new CLIÉ...
Page 191: Using "Memory Stick" Media To Transfer Data
Using data of another Sony CLIÉ Handheld Using “Memory Stick” media to transfer data You can use “Memory Stick” media to transfer your old CLIÉ handheld to your new CLIÉ handheld. Notes • Use “Memory Stick” media that has sufficient free memory space.
Page 192 Using data of another Sony CLIÉ Handheld Tap OK. The data selected in step 3 is copied onto “Memory Stick” media. Remove the “Memory Stick” media from your old CLIÉ handheld and then insert it into your new CLIÉ handheld.
Page 193: Performing Hotsync Between Your Old Clié Handheld And The New Palm Desktop For Clié Software
Using data of another Sony CLIÉ Handheld Performing HotSync between your old CLIÉ handheld and the new Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software You can use your other CLIÉ handhelds with the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software supplied to this newest CLIÉ handheld (PEG-S360).
Page 194: Precautions
Precautions Notes on use • Take care not to scratch or damage your CLIÉ handheld’s screen or the ® Graffiti writing area. Always use the supplied stylus or a plastic-tipped pointer to tap on the screen. Do not use a real pen, pencil, or other sharp object on the screen.
Page 195: Battery Considerations
Precautions Battery considerations Follow these precautions when you charge your CLIÉ handheld. On charging • It takes about three hours to charge your CLIÉ handheld when the battery is empty. • When you charge your CLIÉ handheld every day, it takes only a few minutes to charge the battery.
Page 196 When the remaining battery indicator reads 0. If your battery drains and you leave your CLIÉ handheld in an uncharged state for an extended period of time, all of the stored data will be erased. Sony suggests you charge your CLIÉ handheld frequently. Chapter6 Additional information...
Page 197: Troubleshooting - Frequently Asked Questions
Customer Information Service Center. Note Thousands of third-party add-on applications are available for the Palm OS platform. Sony does not support third-party applications. If you have a problem with a third-party application, please contact the developer or publisher of that software. Operating problems I do not see anything on my CLIÉ...
Page 198 My CLIÉ handheld is not making any sounds. , Check the System Sound setting. See “Setting sounds” (page 170). My CLIÉ handheld has frozen. , Perform a soft reset. See “Resetting your Sony CLIÉ Handheld” (page 26). I cannot use the Jog Dial navigator.
Page 199 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions Tapping and writing problems When I tap the buttons or screen icons, my CLIÉ handheld activates the wrong feature. , Calibrate the screen. See “What you can do with Preferences” (page 158). When I tap the Menu icon, nothing happens. , Not all applications or screens have menus.
Page 200: Application Problems
Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions Application problems I tapped the Today button, but it does not show the correct date. , Your CLIÉ handheld is not set to the current date. Make sure the Set Date box in the Date & Time Preferences screen displays the current date.
Page 201 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 202: Hotsync Problems
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 ® Windows 98 Second Edition/Windows Professional/Windows , Check the Windows task tray to make sure the HotSync Manager is running.
Page 203 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions I tried to perform a local HotSync operation, but it did not complete successfully. Try each of these in turn: , Check if the HotSync Manager is running. If HotSync Manager is running, exit, and then restart it. , Make sure that Local Serial is not selected in the HotSync Manager menu or the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ...
Page 204 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions , Make sure the modem is connected properly to a serial port on your computer and it is connected to an incoming phone line. , Confirm that the Setup String in the Setup dialog box configures your modem correctly.
Page 205 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions , On your CLIÉ handheld, make sure that the HotSync application is set to IR to a PC/Handheld. , Make sure that the IR port of your CLIÉ handheld is aligned directly opposite to, and within a few inches of, the infrared device of your computer.
Page 206 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions I cannot cancel a HotSync operation midway. , You may not be able to cancel a job a few seconds after you start a HotSync operation via a USB connection. Wait for a while and try again.
Page 207: Connection Problems
Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions I want to synchronize my computer with more than one CLIÉ handheld. , When the computer running the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software is to synchronize with more than one CLIÉ handheld, each CLIÉ handheld must have a unique user name. Assign a unique user name to your CLIÉ...
Page 208: Beaming Problems
, You cannot beam Address Book data to a CLIÉ 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 CLIÉ handheld. Chapter6...
Page 209: Recharging Problems
I forgot the password and my CLIÉ handheld is locked. , If you assign a password and lock your CLIÉ handheld, you must perform a hard reset to continue using your CLIÉ handheld. See “Resetting your Sony CLIÉ Handheld” (page 26) for more information. Chapter6 Additional information...
Page 210 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions “Memory Stick ™ ” media problems I cannot copy/move data from “Memory Stick CLIÉ handheld. , Your CLIÉ handheld requires a memory space of at least approximately 1.1 times the data size that you are copying/moving. I inserted “Memory Stick”...
Page 211: If You Still Cannot Perform A Hotsync Operation
Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions If you still cannot perform a HotSync operation You cannot perform a HotSync operation before you install the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software onto your computer If you perform a HotSync operation before you install the CLIÉ drivers, other drivers may be installed.
Page 212: Getting Help
Getting Help Sony offers several support options for your CLIÉ handheld. When you have questions or trouble, please refer to one of the following for a solution: Read This First (supplied), Operating Instructions (this guide), and Add-on Application Guide (supplied) explain how to use your CLIÉ...
Page 213: Specifications
Specifications Palm OS ver. 4.0 Dragonball VZ 33 MHz Memory 16 MB (DRAM) 4 MB (Flash memory) External input/output Interface connector IrDA (1.2) Memory Stick slot LCD display Backlight EL display 160 160 dots (monochrome) Power requirements AC power adapter (supplied) DC 5.7V (dedicated connector) Battery...
Page 214: Index
Index AC adapter ... 146, 209 Address Book Editing entries ... 55 Entering a new entry ... 49 Pasting an image ... 55 Sorting entries ... 53 Using menus ... 61 Viewing entries ... 51 Adjusting the screen ... 25 Application Assigning applications to buttons ...
Page 215 Index Setting alarm ... 44 Using menus ... 47 Week view ... 37 Deleting Data in “Memory Stick” media ... 151 Items ... 46, 68, 76 Digitizer ... 158 Dragging ... 11 Edit menu ... 101 Entering data Computer keyboard ... 24 Graffiti writing ...
Page 216 Index LookUp ... 54 Making items private ... 45, 77, 92, 95 Memo Pad Creating new memos ... 71 Editing memos ... 76 Sorting memos ... 74 Using menus ... 78 Viewing memos ... 73 “Memory Stick” indicator ... 135 "Memory Stick"...
Page 217 Index Jog Dial navigator ... 163 Network preferences ... 175 Overview ... 158 Owner information ... 172 Time, date, and numbers formats ... 165 Purging items ... 100 Reset Hard reset ... 27 Reset button ... 27 Soft reset ... 26 Security ...
Page 218 Chapter6 Additional information...
Page 219 Chapter6 Additional information...
Page 220 For the latest support information, check our official Sony CLIE Web site http://www.sony.com/clie...

Sony CLIE PEG-S360 Operating Instructions Manual

About this Manual

Chapter 1 Basic Operations of Your Sony CLIÉ Handheld

Turning on and off Your Sony CLIÉ Handheld

Using the Stylus

Using the Jog Dial Navigator

Entering Data into Your Sony CLIÉ Handheld

Adjusting the Screen

Resetting Your Sony CLIÉ Handheld

Chapter 2 Using Basic Applications

Performing Common Tasks

Chapter 3 Exchanging and Updating Data Using a Hotsync® Operation

What Is a Hotsync ® Operation

Performing a Local Hotsync ® Operation with the USB Cable

Using the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ Software

Advanced Hotsync ® Operations

Beaming between Your Sony CLIÉ Handheld and Another Palmos ® PDA

Chapter 4 Communicating Using Your Sony CLIÉ Handheld

Using "Memory Stick ™ " Media

Exchanging Data Via "Memory Stick ™ " Media

Continued on Next Page

Chapter 5 Customizing Your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

Changing the Buttons Preferences

Changing the Jog Dial Navigator Preferences

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

Setting the Date & Time Preferences

Setting the General Preferences

Entering Owner Information

Creating Graffiti ® Shortcuts

Changing the Network Preferences

Chapter 6 Additional Information

Backing up Data of Your Sony CLIÉ Handheld

Using Data of Another Sony CLIÉ Handheld

Precautions

Troubleshooting - Frequently Asked Questions

Getting Help

Specifications

Index

Quick Links

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Summary of Contents for Sony CLIE PEG-S360