A-BDX-100-11 (1) Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® operation Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® operation (Other HotSync® operations) Handbook Using “Memory Stick®” media Beaming Using the Calculator and finding records Backing up your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld data Protecting your data with a password Enhancing features with add-on applications Using data with
Introduction This “Handbook” explains the basic operations and useful features of your CLIÉ™ handheld. When using CLIÉ handheld for the first time The basic features and operations are explained in detail (pages 9-65). Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations Explains the basic operations of your CLIÉ handheld and how to use the applications. Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld Explains how to enter data in your CLIÉ handheld.
Refer to the following with this manual together. Read This First (Operating Instructions) Please read this manual at the beginning. The manual explains about what you need to prepare prior to operating your CLIÉ handheld, basic operations, or supplied applications in your CLIÉ handheld. CLIÉ Application Manual (HTML format: Start up on a computer) The manual explains about how to use the supplied applications in detail.
Table of Contents Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations Basic operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Using the stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Using the Jog Dial™ navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Starting an application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Starting an application in the Application Launcher screen (“CLIE Launcher”) . . .
Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Practicing entering data using the on-screen keyboard . . . . . . . . 42 Entering data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Using Graffiti® writing to enter data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 What is Graffiti writing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Entering characters with Graffiti . . . . .
Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) What you can do with Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Adding/Changing the preference for the modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Changing the Network preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Selecting a service template . . . 71 Entering a user name . . . . . . . . 72 Entering a password . . . . . . . . . 72 Selecting a connection . . . . . . . 73 Adding telephone settings . . . .
Using “Memory Stick®” media Using “Memory Stick®” media. . . 119 What is “Memory Stick” media? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick” media . . . . . . 120 Protecting the data in “Memory Stick” media . . . . . . 122 Starting an application in “Memory Stick” media . . . . . . 123 Viewing information of a “Memory Stick” media (Card Info) . . . . . 124 Assigning a name to a “Memory Stick” media . . . . . . 125 Formatting “Memory Stick” media . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting your data with a password Entering personal information . . . 155 Locking your CLIÉ handheld with a password (Data protection). . . . . . 157 Turn off your CLIÉ handheld after locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Setting your CLIÉ handheld to be locked automatically . . . . . . . . 159 Protecting data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Assigning a password . . . . . . . 160 Changing or deleting a password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Hiding or masking private data . . . . . . . .
Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations This chapter explains the basic operations of your CLIÉ handheld such as using the stylus, using the Jog Dial™ navigator, locating the components, and how to start the applications. Menus that are common to the applications, and how to select the font of characters displayed on the screen are also explained. Basic operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Starting an application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Using “CLIE Launcher” . . . . . . . .
Basic operations Operating using the stylus and Jog Dial™ navigator. Using the stylus What is a stylus? A stylus is a pen for operating your CLIÉ handheld by directly touching the screen. Tip Where is the stylus located? The stylus is stored in your CLIÉ handheld. The exact location of the storage varies depending on the model. b For details, refer to “Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld components” of “Read This First (Operating Instructions).
Basic operations You can operate your CLIÉ handheld using the stylus in the following ways. Tapping Lightly pressing the desired item on the screen with the stylus is called “Tapping.” When entering data with the on-screen keyboard or starting an application, “tap” the desired button or icon with the stylus. Dragging Touching the desired item on the screen with the stylus and moving it along the screen surface is called “Dragging.
Basic operations Using the Jog Dial™ navigator What is the Jog Dial™ navigator? Your CLIÉ handheld is equipped with a Jog Dial™ navigator (Jog Dial™ navigator is a dial located at the left side of your CLIÉ handheld), which enables you to perform major operations one-handed without the stylus. Rotating the Jog Dial™ navigator Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select various items or applications to start.
Basic operations Pressing the Jog Dial™ navigator Press the Jog Dial™ navigator to determine the item selected or to run the selected application. Note The operations you can perform by using the Jog Dial™ navigator vary depending on the application. b For details on the operations of each application, refer to the “CLIÉ Application Manual” on your computer.
Starting an application Software that operates on your CLIÉ handheld to execute a task, such as Date Book, To Do List, or e-mail software, is called “application.” You need to start an application when operating your CLIÉ handheld. Note For details on starting applications in “Memory Stick” media, refer to page 123. There may be some system limitations to start applications in “Memory Stick” media in the Application Launcher screen.
Starting an application 2 Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select an application icon and press the Jog Dial™ navigator to start the application. Tip You can also tap an application icon in the CLIE Launcher screen to start the application. Quitting an application Only one application can be opened and active at a time on your CLIÉ handheld. The operation to save data is not required when you quit an application.
Using “CLIE Launcher” Locating the components Tip Tap the Home displayed. icon to display the CLIE Launcher screen if it is not A CLIE Launcher group list (Page 17) Displays the list of the CLIE Launcher groups. B Favorite Applications (shortcuts) (Page 21) You can create shortcuts to applications used frequently. C Application manager icon (Page 23) You can manage your applications. Functions may be added when you install some applications. D Application icon list Displays application names and icons.
Using “CLIE Launcher” CLIE Launcher group You can sort applications by grouping them. Note Applications in a “Memory Stick” media cannot be grouped. Editing groups 1 Tap the Home icon. 2 Tap the Menu icon. 3 Select Edit CLIE Launcher Group from the CLIE Launcher menu. The CLIE Launcher Group setting screen is displayed. Note CLIE Launcher groups differ from Palm OS® standard screen categories.
Using “CLIE Launcher” 4 Select a group to edit and tap Edit. The CLIE Launcher Group screen is displayed. Name: You can rename group names. Ordering applications listed: Select the application and tap Up or Down to order applications in the CLIE Launcher screen. Adding applications: Tap Add to display the list and select an application to add. Removing applications: Select an application to remove and tap Remove. Applications removed will be listed in the Unfiled group.
Using “CLIE Launcher” 6 Tap Done. The CLIE Launcher screen is displayed. Tip You can add an application to a group by dragging an icon and dropping it in the group on the CLIE Launcher screen when the Use Drag&Drop check box on the CLIE Launcher Preferences screen (Page 26) is on. Ordering listed groups 1 Select a group on the CLIE Launcher Group setting screen. 2 Tap Up or Down. The order of listed groups in the CLIE Launcher screen is changed.
Using “CLIE Launcher” Deleting a group 1 Select a group name you want to delete and tap Delete on the CLIE Launcher Group setting screen. If the group to be deleted includes an application, the Delete CLIE Launcher Group dialog box will be displayed. In the dialog box, tap Yes to delete the group. The applications included in the deleted group will be listed in the Unfiled group. Note You cannot delete the Unfiled group. Selecting a group 1 Tap the Home 2 Press the BACK button. icon.
Using “CLIE Launcher” Using Favorite Applications (shortcuts) You can create a Favorite Application (shortcut) for frequently used applications. Note You cannot create a Favorite Application (shortcut) for an application in a “Memory Stick” media. Creating a Favorite Application (shortcut) 1 Tap the Home icon. 2 Tap the Menu icon. 3 Select Edit Favorite Applications from the CLIE Launcher menu. The Favorite Application screen is displayed.
Using “CLIE Launcher” 4 Tap a Favorite Application (shortcut) number that you want to assign to an application. The list of applications will be displayed. Tap the application name to create a Favorite Application (shortcut). 5 Tap Done. Note When the application added on the Favorite Application (shortcut) is deleted, the Favorite Application (shortcut) will be deleted from the list at the same time.
Using “CLIE Launcher” Application manager icon You can manage your applications with the application manager icons. The followings are featured as standard functions. : Transferring applications Displays the Beam screen (Page 140) : Displaying the application information (Page 24) : Deleting applications (Page 168) Tips • Functions may be added when you install some applications.
Using “CLIE Launcher” Displaying information about applications 1 Tap the Home 2 Tap icon. . The list of applications is displayed. 3 Tap an application name whose information you want to display. The CLIE Launcher Info screen is displayed. Tap OK to close the screen.
Using “CLIE Launcher” Editing Description Tap Edit to display the Edit Description screen and enter the new description. OK button: Change to the description entered. Cancel button: Cancel the description entered. Default button: Restore the default description. Menu List The following list describes the functions of each menu in the CLIE Launcher screen. Menus in the CLIE Launcher screen Delete… Delete an application.
Using “CLIE Launcher” Options menu in the CLIE Launcher screen Preferences… Set CLIE Launcher. Show Expansion Cards Check the box to display the applications in the “Memory Stick” media. (Default: On) Display Animation Check the box to smooth the on-screen motion such as scrolling operation. (Default: On) Use Drag&Drop Check the box to enable Drag & Drop operation.
Using the Palm OS® standard screen Switching to the Palm OS standard screen Your CLIÉ handheld is initially set to display the CLIE Launcher screen when you tap Home icon. To switch to the Palm OS standard screen, follow the procedure below. 1 Tap the Home icon. 2 Tap the Menu icon. 3 Tap Go To Standard View from the Options menu. The screen will be switched to the Palm OS standard screen. Tap to display menus. Tap to select a category to be displayed.
Using the Palm OS® standard screen Switching to the CLIE Launcher screen 1 Tap the Home icon. 2 Tap the Menu icon. 3 Tap Go To CLIE Launcher View from the Options menu. The screen will be switched to the CLIE Launcher screen.
Using the Palm OS® standard screen Starting an application Note For details on starting applications in “Memory Stick” media, refer to page 123. There may be some system limitations to start applications in “Memory Stick” media in the Application Launcher screen. Starting an application by selecting with the Jog Dial™ navigator 1 Tap the Home icon to display the Palm OS® standard screen. 2 Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the application you want to start and press the Jog Dial™ navigator.
Using the Palm OS® standard screen Changing the preferences of the start-up screen for the Jog Dial™ navigator operation Set the preferences so that rotating the Jog Dial™ navigator displays a list of applications on the left side of the screen. 1 Tap the Menu screen. icon on the Palm OS standard The menu is displayed. 2 Tap Preferences from the Options menu. The Preferences screen is displayed.
Using the Palm OS® standard screen 3 Tap the arrow V next to Jog Select and select Popup. 4 Tap OK. When the Jog Dial™ navigator is rotated, the list of applications are automatically displayed on the left of the screen.
Using the Palm OS® standard screen Starting an application by tapping an application icon 1 Tap the Home icon to open the Palm OS standard screen. 2 Tap the icon of the application you want to start.
Using the Palm OS® standard screen Changing the display style of the Palm OS standard screen On the Palm OS standard screen, you can display applications in the list format or in the small-icon format. You can also set to display your favorite category or last-used application when the Palm OS standard screen is displayed. Application icons are displayed by the default setting. 1 Tap the Home icon. 2 Tap the Menu icon. 3 Tap Preferences from the Options menu.
Using the Palm OS® standard screen Setting to display the last-opened category or the last-used application when the Palm OS standard screen is displayed 1 Tap the Home icon. 2 Tap the Menu icon. 3 Tap Preferences from the Options menu. 4 Tap the Remember Last Category check box or Remember Last Used App check box to select. The check boxes are marked by the default setting. 5 Tap OK. Note Applications are not recognized as the last-used applications and categories in the following cases.
Using the Palm OS® standard screen Displaying application by category You can set to display applications on the category basis. Categorizing applications 1 Tap the Home icon. 2 Tap the Menu icon. 3 Tap Category from the Application menu. 4 Tap the arrow V next to each application and select the category. Note To create a new category, tap the arrow V at the upper right of the Application Launcher screen and then tap Edit Categories to open the Edit Categories dialog box.
Using the Palm OS® standard screen Displaying category-wise 1 Tap the Home 2 Perform either of the following operations. icon. • Repeatedly tap the Home icon or repeatedly press the Jog Dial™ navigator to display the categories in sequence. • Tap the arrow V in the upper right of the screen and select the category you want to display. Tip If you select All, all applications are displayed on the Palm OS standard screen.
Changing fonts You can change the font style in applications such as Date Book or Address Book according to your preferences. A font style can be assigned to each application. 1 Start an application whose font style you want to change. 2 Tap the Menu icon. The menu is displayed. 3 Tap Font from the Options menu. The Select Font dialog box is displayed. 4 Tap the font style you want to set. 5 Tap OK. The text in the application is displayed in the selected font style.
Common menus The following list describes the function of each menu that is common for the CLIÉ handheld applications such as Date Book, Address, To Do List, and Memo Pad. To display the menu, tap the Menu icon while starting the application. For menus that are specific to an application, refer to descriptions of menus for each application. Note Some menus may not be displayed depending on the display style. Edit Menu Undo Reverses the action of the last edit command.
Common menus Keyboard Opens the on-screen keyboard. Graffiti Help Opens the list of the Graffiti® character strokes. You can view a stroke for a character as needed.
Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld This chapter explains how to enter data in your CLIÉ handheld. Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld . . . 41 Practicing entering data using the on-screen keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Using Graffiti® writing to enter data . . . . . . . . .
Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld On-screen keyboard (Input panel) (42 page) Enter the data by tapping the keyboard displayed on the screen. Graffiti (45 page) Enter data using the freehand input characters called Graffiti. Once you get used to entering data using Graffiti, it is much faster than entering data with the on-screen keyboard.
Practicing entering data using the onscreen keyboard You can enter data using the stylus of your CLIÉ handheld. Entering data To enter data, software (an application) that is compatible with your CLIÉ handheld is required. Follow the steps below to practice entering data using the Date Book application. 1 Tap the Date Book Launcher screen. icon on the Application Date Book starts up. Today's schedule is displayed. 2 Tap the time line in the Date Book screen.
Practicing entering data using the on-screen keyboard 3 Tap “a” to open the alphabetic keyboard, or tap “1” to open the numeric keyboard. The selected keyboard is displayed.
Practicing entering data using the on-screen keyboard 5 After you finish, tap Done to close the on-screen keyboard and place the text in the record.
Using Graffiti® writing to enter data This section describes the procedures for creating letters, numbers, punctuations, and symbols, and teaches 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. Graffiti writing includes any character you can type on a standard keyboard. The Graffiti strokes closely resemble the upper case letters of the regular alphabet, which makes Graffiti writing easy to learn.
Using Graffiti® writing to enter data The area for writing letters and numbers are different The Graffiti writing area is divided into two parts: one for writing the letters of the alphabet and one for writing numbers. The small marks at the top and bottom of the Graffiti writing area separate the two areas.
Using Graffiti® writing to enter data S W T X U Y V Z Numbers 0 5 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 Keyboard symbols Space Period Back Space Shift Carriage Return Caps Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld Tap twice 47
Using Graffiti® writing to enter data To write capital letters Shift to caps to 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 . Caps Shift To return to the lower case, use the BackSpace stroke . Note When you create a new sentence or a new record (by tapping New or a blank line), the first letter is automatically capitalized.
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Using Graffiti® writing to enter data 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.
Using Graffiti® writing to enter data Writing accented characters and nonEnglish 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. To enter "é," for example, draw and then .
Using Graffiti® writing to enter data Displaying the Graffiti on-screen help Drag the stylus from the bottom of the writing area to the top of the screen. Graffiti Help opens a series of screens that show the complete Graffiti character set.
Using Graffiti® writing to enter data Entering characters with Graffiti 1 Tap the Date Book Launcher screen. icon on the Application Date Book starts. Today's schedule is displayed. 2 Tap the time line in the Date Book screen. 3 Use the tables on the previous pages to find the stroke shape for the letter you want to create. There are two different stroke shapes available for some letters. For those letters, choose the one that is easier for you.
Using Graffiti® writing to enter data 5 Lift the stylus from the screen at the end of the stroke shape. When you lift the stylus from the screen, your CLIÉ handheld recognizes your stroke immediately and prints the letter at the insertion point on the screen. As soon as you lift the stylus from the screen, you can begin the stroke for the next character you want to write. Note You must begin the character strokes in the Graffiti writing area.
Using Graffiti® writing to enter data Using Navigation stroke and shortcuts You can navigate within the fields of your application and also quickly enter symbols that are frequently used, by entering the navigation strokes and shortcuts with Graffiti. Using navigation strokes Move cursor right Move cursor left You can copy or delete data (The features you can select vary depending on settings.
Using Graffiti® writing to enter data Using Shortcuts There are four types of Graffiti Shortcuts. To use a Shortcut, draw the Shortcut stroke followed by the Shortcut characters. When you draw the Shortcut stroke, the Shortcut symbol appears at the insertion point to show that you are in Shortcut mode.
Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® operation This chapter explains how to perform a HotSync® operation with your computer. What is a HotSync® operation? . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Performing a HotSync® operation . . . . . . . . . . 60 Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software . . .
What is a HotSync® operation? A HotSync® operation is a one-step operation that enables you to synchronize data between your CLIÉ handheld and your computer. With just one press on the HotSync button, you can synchronize your CLIÉ handheld application data with the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software data on your computer, back up the data of your CLIÉ handheld on your computer, or install add-on applications.
What is a HotSync® operation? Tip You can create the back up data of your CLIÉ handheld in “Memory Stick” media. For details, refer to “Backing up data to a “Memory Stick” media using the Memory Stick Backup application” (151 page). 3 Using the data created in Microsoft® Windows® applications in your CLIÉ handheld Import or Export the data between a Windows application on your computer and your CLIÉ handheld.
Performing a HotSync® operation To perform a HotSync® operation, the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software must be installed in your computer and the cradle should be connected to the computer. b For details on how to prepare for a HotSync® operation, follow the procedure of “Setting up your CLIÉ™ handheld” of “Read This First (Operating Instructions).” Performing a HotSync® operation with the cradle (Local HotSync®) Performing a HotSync® operation with the cradle is called Local HotSync®.
Performing a HotSync® operation Note Do not remove your CLIÉ handheld from the cradle until the HotSync® operation is complete as the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software may not be quit normally. If the HotSync® operation does not start Make sure that the HotSync icon is displayed in the Windows task tray. If the HotSync icon is not displayed in the task tray, click Start, Programs (All Programs in Windows® XP), Sony Handheld, and HotSync Manager.
Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software The Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software enables you to view the data, which is transferred from your CLIÉ handheld by the HotSync® operation, on your computer. Additionally, the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software has the same functions as the Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad applications so that you can enter or modify schedules or address data on your computer and export data to your CLIÉ handheld.
Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software Locating the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software components A List pane Displays the records in the current Desktop application. B Application Launch bar Click an icon to open the associated application. C Install Tool icon Click this icon to display the Install Tool dialog box. You can install applications from your CLIÉ handheld with a HotSync® operation. For details, refer to “Installing” on page 165.
Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software E Record pane Displays full details of the record that is selected in the List pane. The information displayed here is the same as that displayed on your CLIÉ handheld’s Details screen. Basic operations of the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software Click the icon of the application you want to use. The screen switches to the selected application screen. Basic operations for each application are the same as those of the corresponding CLIÉ application.
Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software When using the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system When you start Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software on your computer and select Custom, File Link, View Log, or Setup from the HotSync menu, the configuration window may open behind the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software window. In this case, bring the configuration window to front by performing one of the followings. – Press the Alt and Tab keys at the same time.
Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) This chapter explains how to customize your CLIÉ handheld by changing the Preferences settings. What you can do with Preferences . . . . . . . . . . Adding/Changing the preference for the modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the Network preferences. . . . . . . . . . Assigning applications to application buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customizing the full-screen pen stroke activities . . . . . . . . . . .
What you can do with Preferences The Preferences screen enables you to customize the configuration options on your CLIÉ handheld. Setting options may be added by installing new application or software for peripheral devices. Settings Details ShortCuts Defines a list of Graffiti® abbreviations. For details, refer to page 85. Digitizer Calibrates the screen on your CLIÉ handheld. For details, refer to page 95. Network Sets the Internet connection configuration. For details, refer to page 71.
What you can do with Preferences Displaying the Preference screen for each menu 1 Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the Prefs icon on the Application Launcher screen and press the Jog Dial™ navigator. The Preferences screen is displayed. Tip You can also tap the Prefs icon to display the Preferences screen. 2 Tap the arrow V in the upper right of the screen and select the Preferences menu you want to configure.
Adding/Changing the preference for the modem You can customize the preference for a modem to be connected to your CLIÉ handheld. The applications using the modem comply with this preference. 1 Tap the arrow V in the upper right of the Preferences screen and select Connection. 2 Tap New. To change the existing preference, tap the preference you want to change and Edit. 3 Enter the connection name in Name. Enter the name that is recognizable.
Adding/Changing the preference for the modem 6 Tap OK. The configuration for the modem is changed and the Preferences screen is displayed.
Changing the Network preferences Note For the settings specific to each peripheral device, refer to the manual of each peripheral device. Selecting a service template You can customize the Service setting to select the service template for your Internet Service Provider or a dial-in server. 1 Tap the arrow V in the upper right of the Preferences screen and select Network. The Network Preferences screen is displayed.
Changing the Network preferences Entering a user name The User Name setting identifies the name you use when you log into your Internet Service Provider or dial-in server. 1 On the Network Preferences screen, tap User Name field. 2 Enter your user name. Notes • Although this field can contain multiple lines of text, only two lines appear onscreen. • Most dial-in servers do not accept spaces in the user name.
Changing the Network preferences Selecting a connection Use the Connection setting to select the method you want to use to connect to your Internet Service Provider or a dial-in server. 1 On the Network Preferences screen, tap the arrow V next to Connection and select Standard Modem.
Changing the Network preferences Adding telephone settings When you select the Phone field, your CLIÉ handheld opens a dialog box in which you define the telephone number you use to connect with your ISP or dial-in server. In addition, you can also define a prefix, disable Call Waiting, and give special instructions for using a calling card. Note The Phone Setup dialog box works correctly for AT&T and Sprint longdistance services.
Changing the Network preferences 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. Tip There is usually a delay before you enter your calling card number. Consequently, add at least three commas before your calling card number to compensate for the delay. 4 Tap OK.
Changing the Network preferences 4 Tap the arrow V next to Idle timeout and select one of the following options. • 1 Minute: Waits one minute before dropping the connection when you open another application that does not use the network. • 2 Minutes: Waits two minutes. • 3 Minutes: Waits three minutes. • 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.
Changing the Network preferences Creating additional service templates You can create additional service templates from scratch or by duplicating existing templates and editing the information. After you create a new or duplicate template, you can add and edit settings. To duplicate an existing service template 1 On the Network Preferences screen, tap the arrow V next to Service and select the predefined service template you want to duplicate. 2 Tap the Menu 3 Tap Duplicate from the Service menu.
Changing the Network preferences Creating log in scripts A log in script is a series of commands that automates logging in to a network server, such as your corporate network or your Internet Service Provider (ISP). You can also use non-ASCII characters or literal characters for Log in Scripts. b For details, refer to “Non-ASCII Characters for Log in Scripts” on page 80.
Changing the Network preferences Send CR Transmits a carriage return or LF character to the TCP/IP server to which you are connecting. Send User ID Transmits the User ID information entered in the User ID field of the Network Preferences screen. Send Password Transmits the password entered in the Password field of the Network Preferences screen. If you did not enter a password, this command prompts you to enter one. The Password command is usually followed by a Send CR command.
Changing the Network preferences Non-ASCII Characters for Log in Scripts The following information enables you to create custom log in scripts that require non-ASCII characters. It is provided for advanced users who understand the use and requirements of such characters in a custom log in script. Use of ^char You may use the caret ( ^ ) to transmit ASCII command characters.
Changing the Network preferences Using the Network preferences menus This section describes the menu commands specific to network preferences. For the menu commands that are common for the CLIÉ handheld applications, refer to “Common menus” on page 38. Service menus New Creates a new service template. Delete... Deletes the current service template. Duplicate Duplicates the current service template. Options menus View Log Displays the Network Log that lists the history of your Internet connection.
Assigning applications to application buttons You can assign your favorite applications to the application buttons on the front panel of your CLIÉ handheld. For example, you can assign the To Do List button to start Calculator. The position of the application buttons varies depending on the model. b For details, refer to “Locating the parts of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld” in “Read This First (Operating Instructions).” 1 Tap the arrow V at the upper right of the Preference screen and select Buttons.
Customizing the full-screen pen stroke activities You can customize the assignment of the full-screen pen stroke. Drag the stylus from the bottom of the writing area to the top on the screen. By default, the full-screen pen stroke activates the Graffiti® Help. 1 Tap the arrow V in the upper right of the Preference screen and select Buttons. 2 Tap Pen. The Pen screen is displayed. 3 4 Tap the arrow V next to Graffiti Help and select the setting for the full-screen pen stroke.
Assigning applications to HotSync buttons You can assign your favorite applications to the HotSync buttons on the cradle and modem (if a HotSync button is provided). 1 Tap the arrow V in the upper right of the Preference screen and select Buttons. 2 Tap HotSync. 3 Tap the arrow V next to a button and select the application you want to assign. 4 Tap OK. The Buttons Preferences screen is displayed. You can start the selected application by pressing the HotSync button.
Creating Graffiti® ShortCuts You can create abbreviations (ShortCuts) for entering text with Graffiti® strokes. For details on how to use Graffiti® ShortCuts, refer to “Using Shortcuts” on page 55. 1 Tap the arrow V in the upper right of the Preference screen and select ShortCuts. 2 Tap New. The ShortCut Entry screen is displayed. 3 Enter the ShortCut name and an abbreviation (character string). 4 Tap OK. The new ShortCut is created and the list of ShortCuts is displayed.
Setting the display format of the time, date, and numbers Selecting a regional default When you select the region where you use your CLIÉ handheld, the display format of the time, date, week start day, and numbers are adjusted to the regional default. For example, in the United Kingdom, time is expressed using a 24-hour clock; in the United States, time is expressed using a 12-hour clock with an AM or PM suffix. The regional default setting is applied to the display formats of all your CLIÉ applications.
Setting the display format of the time, date, and numbers Customizing your own settings for each unit You can customize your own settings for the display formats of the time, date, week start day, and numbers. The settings are applied to the display formats of all your CLIÉ applications. 1 Tap the arrow V in the upper right of the Preference screen and select Formats. 2 Tap the arrow V next to Time and select the desired format. 3 Tap the arrow V next to Date and select the desired format.
Setting the Date & Time preferences You can set the date, time, time zone, and the on/off of daylight savings for your CLIÉ handheld. After you set the local date and time of your home base, you can change the displayed time (for example, during business trips) by simply switching the time zones. Setting the date 1 Tap the arrow V in the upper right of the Preference screen and select Date & Time. The Date & Time Preferences screen is displayed. 2 Tap Set Date. The Set Date screen is displayed.