Chapter 1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Chapter 2 Using basic applications Operating Instructions Chapter 3 Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® operation Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Personal Entertainment Organizer Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) PEG-S360 Chapter 6 Additional information © 2001 Sony Corporation
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Table of contents About this manual ............................ 7 Managing tasks and things to do (To Do List) ............................... 63 Chapter 1 Creating To Do List items .................. 63 Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Viewing To Do List items .................. 64 Turning on and off your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ........................................... 9 Working with To Do List ................... 66 Using the stylus ...............................
Table of contents Chapter 3 Beaming information ...................... 132 Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® operation Receiving beamed information ....... 133 Tips on beaming information .......... 133 operation? .... 104 Using “Memory Stick™” media .... 134 Performing a local HotSync® operation with the USB cable ....... 105 What is “Memory Stick™” media? . 134 What is a HotSync® Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software ................................
Table of contents Chapter 5 Selecting a connection .................... 177 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) Adding telephone settings .............. 177 Creating additional service templates .. 179 What you can do with Preferences ................................... 158 Adding detailed information to a service template ........................... 180 Changing the Buttons preferences .. 160 Creating log in scripts ..................... 181 Assigning applications to buttons ...
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. Before reading the rest of the manuals, read the Read This First manual.
Chapter 1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld 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 ...................................................................
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. Press the POWER button. When you turn on your CLIÉ handheld for the first time, the Setup screen appears. Turning off your CLIÉ handheld Press the POWER button again. The power is turned off. You do not have to save data, quit an application or perform any of the other shutdown procedures that your computer requires.
Using the stylus With your CLIÉ handheld, you can use the supplied stylus to enter characters or specify an application you want to run. Taking out the stylus The stylus is stored in the holder on the back panel of your CLIÉ handheld. Pull it out when using your CLIÉ handheld. Take out the stylus. To avoid losing the stylus, always put it back into its holder on your CLIÉ handheld after use.
Using the stylus Dragging Just as you can drag the mouse to select (and drag) text or move objects on your computer, you can also use the stylus to drag an item on the screen of your CLIÉ handheld. Press the stylus lightly on the item and move it along the screen surface. Touch the desired item on the screen with the stylus and move it along the screen surface (drag).
Using the Jog Dial™ navigator Your CLIÉ handheld is equipped with a Jog Dial™ navigator, which allows you to perform all major operations without the stylus. You can operate your CLIÉ handheld using the Jog Dial navigator with just one hand. The icon of any application that supports Jog Dial navigator operations is marked with the Jog Dial navigator mark. mark For other applications, you can also use the JogAssist function to enable Jog Dial navigator operations.
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® 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.
Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Writing Graffiti letters 1 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. 2 Use the tables on the following pages to find the stroke shape for the letter you want to create. For example, the stroke shown below creates the letter "n". Note There are two different stroke shapes available for some letters.
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. Tips on Graffiti writing • Accuracy improves when you write large characters, You should draw strokes that nearly fill the Graffiti writing area.
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.
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 . 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.
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. Punctuation Shift (.
Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Writing symbols and extended characters Make a Symbol Shift stroke on the Graffiti writing area to activate Symbol Shift. The next stroke you make creates a symbol or extended character.
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. To enter “é,” for example, draw and then .
Entering data in your CLIÉ handheld Using Navigation strokes In addition to character symbols, Graffiti writing includes special strokes that you can use to navigate within text or fields in your applications.
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. To use the onscreen keyboard: 1 2 Open any application (such as Memo Pad). 3 Tap "a" to open the alphabetic keyboard, or tap "1" to open the numeric keyboard. Tap any record, or tap New. The selected keyboard is displayed.
Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Alphabetic Tab Backspace Caps lock Caps shift Carriage return Tap here to display alphabetic keyboard Numeric Tap here to display numeric keyboard 4 International Tap here to display international 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. To enter capital letter, tap cap and then tap the character button.
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 personal information manager (PIM), such as Microsoft® Outlook®, to enter information. You can then perform a HotSync® operation to synchronize the information on your computer with the information on your CLIÉ handheld.
Adjusting the screen You can turn the backlight of the screen off or on or adjust the contrast according to the lighting conditions or temperature of the environment where you use your CLIÉ handheld. Turning the backlight off and on Press and hold down the POWER button for more than two seconds to turn the backlight off or on. Adjusting the contrast level Even with the backlight on, you may need to further adjust the contrast of the screen. You can use the onscreen contrast control to adjust it.
Resetting your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Under normal circumstances, you do not have to reset your CLIÉ handheld. On rare occasions, however, your CLIÉ handheld may no longer respond to buttons or the screen due to insufficient memory or other reasons. In this case, you need to perform a reset to get your CLIÉ handheld running again. Performing a soft reset A soft reset tells your CLIÉ handheld to stop what it’s doing and start over again.
Resetting your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Performing a hard reset If the soft reset does not solve the problem, you need to perform a hard reset to restart your CLIÉ handheld. Note With a hard reset, all records and entries stored in your CLIÉ handheld are erased. Only perform a hard reset if a soft reset does not solve your problem. If you save a backup of your CLIÉ handheld data on your computer, you can restore any data previously synchronized with your computer during the next HotSync® operation.
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) ................... 49 Managing tasks and things to do (To Do List) ...................................... 63 Creating memos (Memo Pad) ...............
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 1 Press the Date Book button on the front panel. Date Book starts up. Today’s schedule is displayed with a list of times for a standard business day.
Managing schedules and events (Date Book) 3 Enter a description of the event. You can enter a description or a note of up to 255 characters in length. 4 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. 5 Do one of the following to set the duration of the event: • Tap the time columns on the right side of the Set Time dialog box to set the Start Time, and tap the End Time box.
Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Tip 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. A new untimed event is displayed in the first line in Date Book with a ♦ mark. Scheduling a timed event for another date 1 Press the Date Book button on the front panel. Date Book starts up.
Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Tip 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.” Tip You can create a new untimed event by making sure no event is selected and then writing letters in the Graffiti writing area. When you start writing, the untimed event appears at the top of the screen.
Managing schedules and events (Date Book) 4 Tap the Repeat box. The Change Repeat dialog box appears. 5 Tap Day, Week, Month, or Year to set how often the event repeats. For a continuous event, tap Day. 6 Enter a number that corresponds to how often you want the event to repeat on the Every line. ■ When you tap Week: Tap a letter representing each day of the week on Repeat on line to specify the day you want the event to repeat.
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. 7 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. The Ending On screen appears. 8 Tap the end date on the screen. The Change Repeat screen appears again. 9 Tap OK.
Managing schedules and events (Date Book) 10 Tap OK. The Date Book screen is displayed again. Make sure that the repeat icon is displayed to the far right of the event. Notes • If you change the start date of a repeating event, your 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. • If you change the repeat interval (e.g.
Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Checking schedules Displaying the Day view You can display and check the events for a specific day. 1 Press the Date Book button on the front panel. Date Book starts. Today’s schedule is displayed. 2 Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to display the events for yesterday or tomorrow. You can display the schedule for a specific day and time.
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. 1 Press the Date Book button on the front panel. Date Book starts up. 2 Press the Jog Dial navigator repeatedly or tap the view icon. Week The Week view appears.
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.
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. 1 Press the Date Book button on the front panel. Date Book starts up. 2 Press the Jog Dial navigator repeatedly or tap the view icon. Month The Month view screen appears. 3 Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select the day that you want to review.
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. 1 Press the Date Book button on the front panel. Date Book starts up. 2 Press the Jog Dial navigator repeatedly or tap the view icon. Agenda The Agenda view screen appears.
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. b 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.
Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Editing Date Book events Changing a date or time for an event 1 2 On the Date Book screen, tap the event you want to edit. Tap Details. The Event Details dialog box appears. 3 • To change the time, tap the Time box and select a new time. The Set Time dialog box appears. Tap the Start Time and the End Time. • To change the date, tap the Date box and select a new date. The Set Date dialog box appears. Specify the year, month, and day in the calendar. 4 Tap OK.
Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Changing a timed event to an untimed event 1 2 3 On the Date Book screen, tap the event you want to edit. Tap Details. Tap the Time box. The Set Time screen appears. 4 Tap No Time and then tap OK. The Event Details screen appears. 5 Tap OK. The untimed event is displayed in the first line with the untimed ◆ mark.
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. The default Alarm setting is 5 minutes before the time of the event, but you can change this to any number of minutes, hours, or days. When you set an alarm, an alarm icon appears to the far right of the event with the alarm.
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. No audible alarm sounds for an untimed event. The reminder message appears onscreen instead.
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. 1 On the Date Book screen, tap the event you want to delete. 2 Tap Details. 3 Tap Delete. The Delete Event dialog box appears. 4 Tap OK to delete the event.
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 Creates a new event. The Set Time dialog box for selecting the start and end times is displayed. Delete Event Deletes the currently selected event. The Delete Event dialog box appears. Attach Note Attaches notes to the current event. This menu opens up a dialog box for entering comments.
Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Options menus Font You can select a desired font in the Select Font dialog box. Preferences • Start/End Time: Defines the start and end times for Date Book screens. If the time slots you select do not fit on one screen, you can tap the scroll arrows to scroll up and down. • Alarm Preset: Automatically sets an alarm for each new event. The silent alarm for untimed events is defined by minutes, days, or hours before midnight of the date of the event.
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 1 Press the Address Book button on the front panel. The Address screen is displayed. Note Press the Address Book button repeatedly to cycle through the categories in which you have entries. 2 Tap New. The Address Edit screen appears.
Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) 5 Enter the first name in the First name field. 6 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. 7 To move to the next page of information, tap the scroll arrow V on the bottom-right corner of the screen. 8 After you finish entering all the necessary information, tap Done.
Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Viewing Address Book entries 1 Press the Address Book button on the front panel. The Address screen is displayed, listing your current entries. 2 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. 3 Press the Jog Dial navigator. The Address View screen of the selected entry is displayed.
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. Tip on 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. You can select the desired category from the list.
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. Any changes in the address order, however, do not affect the original address entries. 1 Press the Address Book button on the front panel.
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. 1 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. If you write another letter, the list scrolls to the first entry that starts with those two letters. For example, writing an “s” scrolls to “Sands,” and writing “sm” scrolls further to “Smith.
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. 1 Tap the address entry to which you want to paste an image in the address list. The Address View screen of the selected address entry appears. 2 Tap Edit. The Address Edit screen appears. 3 Tap No Image in the upper right of the screen.
Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) 4 Tap the image you want to paste. The image you selected is pasted to the entry. 5 Tap Done. The Address screen is displayed again. A camera icon is attached to the entry that has the pasted image. A camera icon Note 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 entry after the next HotSync operation.
Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Modifying an address entry You can modify part of the address entry. 1 On the Address Book list screen, tap the entry you want to modify. The Address View screen of the selected entry appears. 2 Tap Edit. The Address Edit screen appears. 3 Tap the field that you want to edit. You can edit the tapped field. 4 5 Edit the entry. When modification is complete, tap Done. The Address screen is displayed again.
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. 1 On the Address Book list screen, tap the entry you want to copy. The Address View screen of the selected entry appears. 2 Tap the Menu icon. The Address Book menu is displayed. 3 Tap Duplicate Address from the Record menu.
Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Deleting an address entry 1 On the Address Book list screen, tap the entry you want to delete. The Address View screen of the selected entry appears. 2 Tap Edit. The Address Edit screen appears. 3 Tap Details. The Address Entry Details dialog box appears. 4 Tap Delete. The Delete Address dialog box appears. 5 Tap OK to delete the entry. The selected entry is deleted. To cancel deletion, tap Cancel.
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. 1 On the Address Book list screen, tap the entry you want to change. The Address View appears. 2 Tap Edit. The Address Edit screen appears. 3 Tap Details. The Address Entry Details dialog box appears. 4 Change desired settings.
Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Using the Address Book menus This section explains the menu commands specific to Address Book. For the Edit menu, see “Using the Edit menu” on page 101. The Record and Options menus differ depending on whether you are displaying the Address List screen or the Address View screen. Record menus Delete Address Deletes the current address entry. The Delete Address dialog box appears.
Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Options menus Font You can select a desired font in the Select Font dialog box . Preferences Remember last category: Determines how Address Book appears when you return to it from another application. If you select this check box, Address Book shows the last category you selected. If you clear it, Address Book displays All category. Rename Custom Fields These custom fields appear at the end of the Address Edit screen.
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 1 Press the To Do List button on the front panel. To Do List opens and displays the category of items you last viewed. Note Press the To Do List application button repeatedly to cycle through the categories in which you have items. 2 Tap New. A new To Do item is added to To Do List. b 3 Enter the text of the To Do item.
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. 1 Press the To Do List button on the front panel. The To Do screen appears. 2 Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the To Do List item that contains the note you want to view. 3 Press the Jog Dial navigator. The notes of the selected item are displayed. If the item does not fit on the screen, rotate the Jog Dial navigator to scroll the screen.
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. For details, see “Changing the appearance of To Do List” on page 69. 1 Press the To Do List button on the front panel. The To Do screen appears. 2 Tap to select the check box on the left side of the item.
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. If you have a number of items in your list, changing an item’s priority setting may move its position in the list.
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. 1 On the To Do List screen, tap the text of the item whose due date you want to set. 2 3 Tap Details. Tap the arrow V next to Due Date and then tap a desired due date from the drop-down list. You can select one of the following options: • Today: Assigns the current date.
Managing tasks and things to do (To Do List) Deleting an item You can delete items from To Do List. 1 2 On the To Do List screen, tap the item you want to delete. Tap Details. The To Do Item Details dialog box appears. 3 Tap Delete. The Delete To Do dialog box appears. 4 Tap OK to delete the item. The selected event is deleted. To cancel deletion, tap Cancel.
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. 1 On the To Do List dialog box, tap Show. The To Do Preferences screen appears. 2 Change the To Do Preferences settings. You can choose any of the following settings: • Show Completed Items: Displays your completed items in To Do List.
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. The Delete To Do dialog box appears. Attach Note Adds comments to the current To Do item. Choosing this menu item opens up a screen for entering comments. Delete Note Deletes comments from the current To Do item.
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. The number of memos you can store is limited only by the memory available on your CLIÉ handheld. 1 Press the Memo Pad button on the front panel. Memo Pad starts up.
Creating memos (Memo Pad) 3 Enter the text you want to appear in the memo. To move down to a new line, tap the Enter key when using the software keyboard or write when using Graffiti writing. 4 Tap Done when you finish. The first line of the memo is displayed. Tips • You can also create a new memo by beginning your memo in the Graffiti writing area on the Memo screen. The first letter is automatically capitalized and begins your new memo.
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. 1 Press the Memo Pad button on the front panel. Memo Pad starts and the Memo list is displayed. 2 Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the memo you want to view. If the desired memo is not displayed, rotate the Jog Dial navigator further to scroll up or down the memo list. 3 Press the Jog Dial navigator. The content of the selected memo is displayed.
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. You can select the desired category from the list. Sorting memos You can change the order in which Memo Pad shows your memos.
Creating memos (Memo Pad) 4 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. 5 Tap OK. To sort the memos manually In step 4, select Manual to activate manual sorting. Tap the memo you want to move in the Memo screen and drag it into the desired location. The memo is placed where you released the stylus. The memos are renumbered accordingly.
Creating memos (Memo Pad) Editing memos Deleting a memo You can delete an unnecessary memo from Memo Pad. 1 On the Memo Pad screen, tap the memo you want to delete. The contents of the memo you tapped appears. 2 Tap Details. The Memo Details dialog box appears. 3 Tap Delete. The Delete Memo dialog box appears. 4 Tap OK to delete the memo. The selected record is deleted. To cancel deletion, tap Cancel.
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. If you define a password for your CLIÉ handheld, you must enter it to display private records. 1 On the Memo Pad screen, tap the memo you want to mark as private. 2 Tap Details.
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 Sends all the memos in the currently selected category to another CLIÉ handheld via the infrared communications port. New Memo Creates a new memo. Delete Memo Deletes the current memo. The Delete Memo dialog box appears.
Using Calculator (Calc) Calculating with Calculator Calculator lets you perform general mathematical functions, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and square root. 1 Do either of the following to start the Calculator: • Tap the Calculator icon. • Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select Calc and then press the Jog Dial navigator. • Tap the Calc icon on the Application Launcher screen. The Calculator screen appears. 2 Perform calculations using Calculator.
Using Calculator (Calc) Using the Calculator buttons Calculator has several buttons to help you perform calculations. CE 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. C Clears the entire calculation and enables you to begin a new calculation. +/– Toggles the current number between a negative and positive value.
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. 1 To open the Application Launcher screen, tap the Home icon.
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. To categorize an application 1 2 3 Tap the Home icon. Tap the Menu icon. 4 Tap the arrow V next to each application to select a category from the drop-down list. Tap Category from the App menu. The Category screen appears.
Performing common tasks To display applications by category 1 2 Tap the Home icon. Do one of the following: • Tap the Home icon repeatedly to cycle through all the categories. • Tap the arrow V in the upper right corner of the screen and then tap the desired category from the drop-down categories list. • Push the Jog Dial navigator repeatedly while no applications are highlighted.
Performing common tasks 4 5 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.
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. For example, if the All category is displayed, the record is assigned to the Unfiled category. A record can remain unfiled or it can be assigned to a category at any time.
Performing common tasks Moving a record into a category 1 2 Tap the record that you want to categorize. Address Book only: Tap Edit. The Address Edit screen appears. 3 4 5 6 Tap Details. Tap the arrow V next to Category to display the list of available categories. Tap the desired category for the item. Tap OK. Displaying the category of records 1 Tap the arrow V at the upper right corner of the screen. A list of available categories appears. 2 Tap the category you want to view.
Performing common tasks Defining a new category 1 Tap the arrow V at the upper right corner of the screen. A list of available categories appears. 2 Tap Edit Categories. The Edit Categories screen is displayed. 3 Tap New. The Edit Categories dialog box is displayed. 4 Enter a new category name and then tap OK. You can assign any of your entries to the new category.
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: • Date Book, To Do List, Memo Pad: Phone Lookup displays the Address List screen and lets you add the information that appears in this list to a record.
Performing common tasks 3 Tap OK. Find searches for the text in records and notes and then displays the results. 4 Tap the text in the find result list that you want to review. The application associated with the data automatically starts to display the data. To stop searching midway Tap Stop. To resume the search, tap Find More. Note The Find option is not case sensitive; searching for “sony” also finds “Sony.
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. 1 Display the record in which you want to insert a phone number. The record can be in Date Book, To Do List, or Memo Pad. 2 Tap the Menu icon. The menu of the application appears.
Performing common tasks 5 Tap Add. The Phone Lookup closes and the name and phone number are added to the record you displayed in step 1. To activate Phone Lookup with Graffiti Write the Graffiti® Command stroke to activate Phone Lookup. Phone Lookup using text Drag and highlight text and then write the Graffiti Command stroke . The selected text is replaced with the found name and phone number. If multiple records are found, the Phone Number Lookup screen appears.
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. ■ Set the CLIÉ handheld to automatically lock at/after a preset time, or whenever you turn it off. ■ Mask all records that you mark as private so the information appears greyed out.
Performing common tasks 2 Tap Unassigned. The Password dialog box appears. 3 Enter a password and a hint to remember it, then tap OK. The dialog box for verifying the password appears. 4 Enter the same password again to verify it and then tap OK. Your password is assigned. In Password, “-Assigned-” is displayed. To lock your CLIÉ handheld with this password, see page 95. Changing or deleting a password You can change or delete the password you assigned.
Performing common tasks 4 • 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. (If you synchronize with your computer before deleting a forgotten password, you can restore your private records at the next HotSync® operation.) 1 Tap Lost Password in step 3.
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 handheld. If you forget the password, you must perform a hard reset to resume using your CLIÉ handheld. Performing a hard reset deletes all the records in your CLIÉ handheld; however, you can restore all synchronized data at the next HotSync® operation.
Performing common tasks 4 Tap Lock & Turn Off. The System Lockout dialog box appears. 5 Tap Off & Lock. Your CLIÉ handheld is turned off and locked. To start your CLIÉ handheld, turn it on and enter the password.
Performing common tasks Setting your CLIÉ handheld to lock automatically You can set your CLIÉ handheld to lock whenever you turn it off. 1 Back up your data and assign a password. Follow the steps described in “Assigning a password”(page 92). 2 Tap Never. The Password screen appears. 3 Enter your password, and then tap OK. The Lock Handheld screen appears. 4 Tap your choice from the list. • Never: Your CLIÉ handheld will not lock automatically.
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. 1 Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select Security or tap the Security icon on the Application Launcher screen.
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. 1 2 Tap the record to which you want to add a note. Address Book only: Tap Edit. The Address Edit screen appears. 3 4 5 Tap Details. 6 Tap Done. Tap Note. Enter your note.
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. Purging is not available in Address Book or Memo Pad, so delete outdated records from these applications. 1 Open the application. 2 Tap the Menu icon. 3 Tap Purge from the Record menu. The Purge screen appears.
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 1 2 Tap the beginning of the text that you want to select. Drag the stylus over the text to highlight it. Notes • You can also double tap to select a word, or triple tap to select a line of text.
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. 1 Open an application. 2 Tap the Menu icon. The menu is displayed. 3 Tap Options, and then tap Font. 4 Tap the font style you want to use. You can select small, bold, or large font. 5 Tap OK. The text in the application is displayed in the selected font style.
Chapter 3 Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® operation This chapter describes how to select HotSync® operation options and how to perform a HotSync operation via 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. Contents What is a HotSync® operation? .................................................................
What is a HotSync® operation? A HotSync® operation is a one-step operation that allows you to synchronize data between your 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 handheld on your computer, or install add-on applications.
Performing a local HotSync® operation with the USB cable This section describes how to perform a HotSync® operation using the USB cable (local HotSync), assuming that you have done all the necessary preparations and installations for your CLIÉ handheld and your computer. For the required preparations and software installation, and for information on performing a HotSync for the first HotSync operation, see the Read This First manual. 1 Connect the CLIÉ handheld to the USB cable.
Performing a local HotSync® operation with the USB cable To change the user name 1 In the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ window, click Users from the Tools menu. The Users dialog box is displayed. 2 Click the user name you want to change in the list box and then click Rename. The Rename User dialog box is displayed. 3 Enter a new user name and then click OK. Your CLIÉ handheld user name is changed at the next HotSync operation.
Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software The Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software duplicates Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad applications on your CLIÉ handheld, so you can view, enter, and modify data stored on your CLIÉ handheld with your computer. You can also import data from Windows applications onto your CLIÉ handheld.
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. 3 Install Tool icon Displays the Install Tool dialog box to select the application you want to install onto your CLIÉ handheld the next time you perform a HotSync operation.
Advanced HotSync® operations Setting the HotSync® setup options You can change how to start the HotSync Manager or make the local HotSync settings. 1 Click the HotSync icon in the Windows® task tray (bottom-right corner of the taskbar) and then select Setup from the shortcut menu. The Setup dialog box appears. 2 Click the General tab to select one of the following options.
Advanced HotSync® operations 3 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. 4 If you are attached to a network, click the Network tab to display the network settings and then adjust the options as needed. See “Conducting a HotSync operation via a network” on page 122 for more information. 5 Click OK.
Advanced HotSync® operations Customizing HotSync application settings (Conduit) What is a “Conduit”? For each application, you can define a set of options that determines how records are handled during synchronization. These options are called “conduit.” By default, a HotSync operation synchronizes all files between your CLIÉ handheld and the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software. In general, you should leave the settings as they are to synchronize all files.
Advanced HotSync® operations 4 Click Change. The Change HotSync Action dialog box appears. 5 Click the direction in which you want to write data, or click Do nothing. 6 7 Click OK. 8 Click Done. Repeat steps 2 through 6 to change conduit settings for other applications (or users). Notes • Any change in the HotSync setting from the default affects only the next HotSync operation. Thereafter, the HotSync Actions revert to their default settings.
Advanced HotSync® operations 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. Before you start performing an IR HotSync operation Check the following: • Your computer is equipped with an infrared port supporting the IrDA standards.
Advanced HotSync® operations 3 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. • Speed: Determines the speed at which data is transferred. Try the “As Fast As Possible” rate first, and then adjust downward if you experience problems. 4 Tap OK. Your computer is ready to perform an IR HotSync operation.
Advanced HotSync® operations Tip 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. 5 Tap the icon. The HotSync operation starts. Wait for the message showing that the HotSync operation is complete. To restore the local HotSync settings 1 2 Connect the USB cable to your computer.
Advanced HotSync® operations 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 handheld away from your PC A HotSync operation with the PC at home Notes • The first HotSync operation must be local, using the USB cable. After that, you can perform a modem HotSync operation.
Advanced HotSync® operations Preparing your computer There are a few steps you must perform to prepare your computer for a modem HotSync operation. Be sure to perform these steps before you leave your office or home so that your computer is ready to receive a call from your CLIÉ handheld. 1 Check the following to prepare your computer for a modem HotSync operation: • The computer modem must be connected to your computer and both the modem and computer are turned on.
Advanced HotSync® operations 5 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” rate first, and then adjust downward if you experience problems. This setting allows the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software and your CLIÉ handheld to find and use the fastest speed.
Advanced HotSync® operations 3 Tap the arrow V beneath the HotSync icon and then select the modem type from the drop-down list. Select Sony CLIÉ Modem. 4 Tap the Enter Phone # field. The Phone Setup dialog box is displayed. 5 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.
Advanced HotSync® operations 3 If you want to use a calling card to place the call, select the “Use calling card” check box and enter the calling card number. Note If you plan to connect to your company’s dial-in server (network modem) instead of connecting to a computer modem, see “Conducting a HotSync operation via a network” on page 122. 6 Tap OK. The HotSync screen is displayed again.
Advanced HotSync® operations 4 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. 5 Tap OK.
Advanced HotSync® operations Conducting a HotSync operation via a network When you use the Network HotSync application, you can take advantage of the LAN and WAN connectivity available in many office environments.
Advanced HotSync® operations 3 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. 4 5 Click OK. Connect your CLIÉ handheld to the USB cable and perform a HotSync operation. This HotSync operation records the network information about your computer onto your CLIÉ handheld.
Advanced HotSync® operations Preparing your CLIÉ handheld and performing a network HotSync operation When dialing into a network (Network Modem Sync) 1 Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select HotSync and then press the Jog Dial navigator. Or tap the HotSync icon on the Application Launcher screen. The HotSync screen appears. 2 3 Tap the Menu icon. Tap Modem Sync Prefs from the Options menu. The Modem Sync Preferences screen is displayed. 4 5 Tap Network. Tap OK. The HotSync screen appears again.
Advanced HotSync® operations Note See “Changing the Network preferences” on page 175 for information on creating a network connection. 7 Tap the arrow V next to Service and then select a service from the drop-down list. 8 Tap Done. 9 Tap the Menu icon. 10 Tap Conduit Setup from the Options menu. Follow the instructions in “To select the conduits for a modem HotSync operation ” on page 120. 11 Perform a HotSync operation via modem.
4 5 Tap LANSync. Tap OK. The HotSync screen appears again. 6 Tap the Menu icon. 7 Tap Conduit Setup from the Options menu. Follow the instructions in “To select the conduits for a modem HotSync operation ” on page 120. 8 Perform a local HotSync operation. Follow the instructions in “Performing a local HotSync operation with the USB cable” on page 105.
Advanced HotSync® operations Importing data from a Windows application If you have data stored in Windows computer applications such as spreadsheets and databases, you can transfer that data to your CLIÉ handheld. Importable file formats Save data in one of the file formats listed below, import it into the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software, and then perform a HotSync operation to transfer the data to your CLIÉ handheld.
Advanced HotSync® operations Importing data 1 2 3 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. If the categories do not exist, create them now; otherwise, the records will be imported into the Unfiled category. 4 Click Import from the File menu.
Advanced HotSync® operations Synchronizing with external data (File Link) The File Link feature allows you to import Address Book and Memo Pad information onto your 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 software and your CLIÉ handheld. You can set the File Link feature to check for changes to the external file when you perform a HotSync operation.
Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld This chapter describes how to communicate with another Palm OS® PDA device via the infrared communications port or “Memory Stick™” media. It also explains how to handle “Memory Stick” media and how to use the MS Gate application software for managing the data in “Memory Stick” media. Contents Beaming between your Sony CLIÉ Handheld and another Palm OS® PDA . 131 What you can do with beaming ...........................................................
Beaming between your Sony CLIÉ Handheld and another Palm OS® PDA 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® PDA device that’s close by and also has an IR port. The IR port is located at the top of your CLIÉ handheld, behind the small dark shield.
Beaming between your Sony CLIÉ Handheld and another Palm OS® PDA Beaming information You can beam a record, business card, or category of records between your CLIÉ handheld and another Palm OS PDA. 1 Locate the record, business card, or category you want to beam. 2 Tap the Menu 3 Tap one of the following from the Record menu: icon.
Beaming between your Sony CLIÉ Handheld and another Palm OS® PDA Receiving beamed information 1 2 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. You can select the category in which you save the data in a dialog box. 3 Tap Yes. The data is saved to the unfiled category.
Using “Memory Stick™” media What is “Memory Stick™” media? “Memory Stick™” media is a new compact, portable and versatile Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk. “Memory Stick” media is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among “Memory Stick” media compatible products such as a digital video camera. Because it is removable, “Memory Stick” media can also be used for external data storage.
Using “Memory Stick™” media Inserting and removing “Memory Stick” media Insert “Memory Stick” media into the “Memory Stick” slot as illustrated below. The contents of the “Memory Stick” media is displayed automatically. The “Memory Stick” indicator lights in orange while your CLIÉ handheld is accessing “Memory Stick” media. Note Insert “Memory Stick” media in the right direction. If “Memory Stick” media is forced in the wrong way, it may be damaged.
Using “Memory Stick™” media Notes on using “Memory Stick” media When you use “Memory Stick” media, follow these precautions: • Avoid touching the terminal of “Memory Stick” media or contacting it with a metal object. • Do not drop, bend, or submit “Memory Stick” media to external shock. • Do not disassemble or modify “Memory Stick” media. • Avoid getting liquids on “Memory Stick” media.
Using “Memory Stick™” media Protecting the data in “Memory Stick” media To prevent accidental erasure of important data, you can use the write protect tab of “Memory Stick” media. Slide the tab to the left or right to enable or disable writing to “Memory Stick” media. Write enable position Slide the tab to the left to select the write enable position. You can write and read the data in “Memory Stick” media. Write protect position Slide the tab to the right.
Using “Memory Stick™” media Starting an application in “Memory Stick” media To open an application in the “Memory Stick” media from the Application Launcher screen, tap the arrow V in the upper-right corner of the Application Launcher screen and select Card (or a category with the Card icon). 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.
Using “Memory Stick™” media Viewing information of the inserted “Memory Stick” media (Card Info) The Card Info gives you the outline (such as the remaining memory space) of the “Memory Stick” media inserted into your CLIÉ handheld. You can also give a name to each “Memory Stick” media, which comes in handy when you have more than one “Memory Stick” media. 1 Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select Card Info and press the Jog Dial navigator. Or tap the Card Info icon on the Application Launcher screen.
Using “Memory Stick™” media 4 5 Enter a new name for the inserted “Memory Stick” media. Tap Rename. Formatting “Memory Stick” media Commercially available “Memory Stick” media is already formatted and you can use it as soon as you buy it. Follow the procedures below if you need to format your “Memory Stick” media again: 1 Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select MS Gate and press the Jog Dial navigator. Or tap the MS Gate icon on the Application Launcher screen. MS Gate starts up.
Using “Memory Stick™” media To cancel formatting Tap Cancel in step 3. To format a “Memory Stick” media in the Card Info screen You can also format a “Memory Stick” media by tapping the Menu icon on the Card Info screen, and selecting Format Card from the Card menu. What is formatting? Formatting defines the recording format for your “Memory Stick” media so that you can access data with your CLIÉ handheld. Notes • If formatted, all the data previously recorded in “Memory Stick” media will be erased.
Exchanging data via “Memory Stick™” media Starting Memory Stick Gate (MS Gate) MS Gate allows you to copy, move, or delete data in “Memory Stick™” media and in your CLIÉ handheld. Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select MS Gate and then press the Jog Dial navigator. Or tap the MS Gate icon on the Application Launcher screen. MS Gate starts up and data lists appear on your CLIÉ handheld screen.
Exchanging data via “Memory Stick™” media When displaying the contents of “Memory Stick” media The following icons with explanations are displayed only when you view the contents of “Memory Stick” media. For the other icons, see “When displaying the contents of your CLIÉ handheld” (page 142). : 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.
Exchanging data via “Memory Stick™” media Notes on moving or copying data using MS Gate 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. Do not move or delete the following files: • Saved Preference: Saves the final operation status or settings for various applications.
Exchanging data via “Memory Stick™” media Creating the default folder in “Memory Stick” media When using either of the following “Memory Stick” media, you should create the default folder in “Memory Stick” media. • “Memory Stick” media to be used in MS Gate Ver.2.1 for the first time • “Memory Stick” media just formatted The “default folder” stands for the standard working folder where MS Gate Ver.2.1 reads and writes data. A folder named “PALM/PROGRAMS/ MSFILES” is created in “Memory Stick” media.
Exchanging data via “Memory Stick™” media Copying your CLIÉ handheld data to “Memory Stick” media MS Gate allows you to save the data inside your CLIÉ handheld onto “Memory Stick” media. Notes • Since data copying consumes a lot of power, you cannot use the “Memory Stick” media when your CLIÉ handheld is short of battery power. Connect the AC adapter. • If you receive infrared communication while copying data, the copying will be terminated. Do not allow infrared communication while copying data.
Exchanging data via “Memory Stick™” media 5 Tap COPY. The Copy File dialog box is displayed. 6 Tap OK. The data selected in step 4 is copied to the default folder (“/PALM/ PROGRAMS/MSFILES“) in “Memory Stick” media. To copy all the data at once Tap Select All in step 4. To cancel the selection • To cancel all the selections, tap Clear All. • To clear the selection of individual selected items only, tap them one at a time.
Exchanging data via “Memory Stick™” media Copying data in “Memory Stick” media to your CLIÉ handheld MS Gate allows you to copy the data saved in “Memory Stick” media to your CLIÉ handheld. Note Make sure your CLIÉ handheld has enough space before copying. 1 Insert “Memory Stick” media into your CLIÉ handheld. The contents of the “Memory Stick” media is displayed. 2 3 Tap the Home icon. Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select MS Gate and then press the Jog Dial navigator.
Exchanging data via “Memory Stick™” media 5 Tap to select the data you want to copy to your CLIÉ handheld. 6 Tap COPY. The Copy File dialog box is displayed. 7 Tap OK. The data selected in step 5 is copied to your CLIÉ handheld. To copy all the data at once Tap Select All in step 5. To cancel the selection • To cancel all the selections, tap Clear All. • To clear the selection of individual selected items only, tap them one at a time.
Exchanging data via “Memory Stick™” media Moving data in “Memory Stick” media to your CLIÉ handheld You can also move data from “Memory Stick” media to your CLIÉ handheld. Tap MOVE in step 6. 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.
Exchanging data via “Memory Stick™” media Deleting data in “Memory Stick” media MS Gate allows you to delete unnecessary data from “Memory Stick” media. 1 Insert “Memory Stick” media in your CLIÉ handheld. The content of the “Memory Stick” media is displayed. 2 3 Tap the Home icon. Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select MS Gate and then press the Jog Dial navigator. Or tap the MS Gate icon on the Application Launcher screen. MS Gate starts. The data in your CLIÉ handheld is listed.
Exchanging data via “Memory Stick™” media 7 Tap OK. The data selected in step 5 is deleted from “Memory Stick” media. To delete all data at once Tap Select All in step 5. To cancel the selection • To cancel all the selections, tap Clear All. • To clear the selection of individual selected items only, tap them one at a time. To change the folder to be deleted Tap or to select the folder that you want to delete, so that the folder display changes and you can specify a folder to be deleted.
Exchanging data via “Memory Stick™” media Using the MS Gate menus MS Gate menu commands allow you to exchange data between your CLIÉ handheld and “Memory Stick” media. Tools menus The menu items differ depending on the screen being displayed. Select All Selects all the data displayed in the selected tab. Clear All Cancels the selection of the data. Move Moves the selected data to your CLIÉ handheld or “Memory Stick” media. The Move File screen appears.
Exchanging data via “Memory Stick™” media How to read the online manual Detailed information on MS Gate software is provided in the online manual on the supplied CD-ROM. To see the online manual, the Adobe Acrobat Reader® software must be installed on your computer. 1 Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The installation launcher window is displayed. 2 3 Click Manuals. Double-click MSGate Manual.pdf. The online manual appears.
Exchanging data via “Memory Stick™” media Installing applications to/from “Memory Stick” media without using MSGate You can copy and install applications to/from a “Memory Stick” media from/to your CLIÉ handheld from the Application Launcher screen. However, observe the following as malfunction may occur depending on the application. • You can only copy application files (files with extensions such as .prc, .pdb) with the following procedure. Related files will not be copied together at the same time.
Exchanging data via “Memory Stick™” media Notes on starting applications installed from the “Memory Stick” media (without using MS Gate) Observe the following when starting applications installed to a “Memory Stick” media without using MS Gate (i.e., when you installed them through HotSync or by copying from the Application Launcher screen). • You can only start application files (files with extensions such as .prc, .pdb).
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 .................
What you can do with Preferences The Preferences screen enables you to customize the configuration options on your CLIÉ handheld. • Buttons Assign different applications to the buttons on the front panel of your CLIÉ handheld and the HotSync® button on the cradle (not supplied), and reassign the full-screen pen stroke command. • Connection Configure serial, modem, and infrared communication settings.
What you can do with Preferences Viewing Preference 1 Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select Prefs and then press the Jog Dial navigator. Or tap the Prefs icon on the Application Launcher screen. The Preferences screen appears. 2 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.
Changing the Buttons preferences Assigning applications to buttons The Buttons Preferences screen enables you to assign different applications to the buttons on the front panel of your CLIÉ handheld. For example, you can assign the To Do List button to start Calculator. Applications buttons 1 Tap Buttons from the drop-down list on the Preferences screen. The Buttons Preferences screen is displayed. 2 Tap the arrow V next to a button and then tap the application that you want to assign to the button.
Changing the Buttons preferences Changing the full-screen pen stroke activities The Buttons Preferences screen enables you to change the assignment of the full-screen pen stroke. By default, the full-screen pen stroke activates the Graffiti® Help. Drag the stylus from the bottom of the writing area to the top on the screen. 1 Tap Buttons from the drop-down list on the Preferences screen. The Buttons Preferences screen is displayed. 2 3 Tap Pen.
Changing the Buttons preferences Assigning applications to HotSync® buttons The Buttons Preferences screen also enables you to assign different applications to the HotSync® buttons on the cradle (not supplied) and the modem (not supplied). 1 Tap Buttons from the drop-down list on the Preferences screen. The Buttons Preferences screen is displayed. 2 Tap HotSync. The HotSync Buttons dialog box appears.
Changing the Jog Dial™ navigator preferences The Jog Preferences screen enables you to change the default Jog Dial™ navigator functions, which are: • Scroll the screen. • Select an item from a pop-up list. You can set to use the Jog Dial navigator to operate a third-party application that is not designed to use Jog Dial navigator operations (JogAssist feature). Notes • The functions activated by the JogAssist feature differ depending on the application you use.
Setting the display format of the time, date, and numbers (Formats) The Formats Preferences screen enables you to set the region default, and the display format of dates, times, and numbers on your CLIÉ handheld. Selecting a region default When you select the region where you use your CLIÉ handheld, the display format of the time, date, the week start day, and numbers is adjusted.
Setting the display format of the time, date, and numbers (Formats) Selecting the time, date, and numbers formats You can select the desired formats for the time, date, week start day, and numbers. The selected formats apply to all your CLIÉ applications. 1 On the Formats Preferences screen, tap the arrow V next to Time and then select the desired format from the drop-down list. 2 Tap the arrow V next to Date and then select the desired format from the drop-down list.
Setting the Date & Time preferences The Date & Time Preferences enables you to 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 Date & Time from the drop-down list on the Preferences screen. The Date & Time Preferences screen is displayed. 2 Tap Set Date.
Setting the Date & Time preferences Setting the time 1 Tap Date & Time from the drop-down list on the Preferences screen. The Date & Time Preferences screen is displayed. 2 Tap Set Time. The Set Time screen appears. 3 4 Tap the arrow V or v to set the hour. 5 6 Tap AM or PM. Tap the minute box and then tap the arrow V or v to set the minute. Tap OK.
Setting the Date & Time preferences Setting the time zone and daylight saving time Setting the time zone 1 Tap Date & Time from the drop-down list on the Preferences screen. The Date & Time Preferences screen is displayed. 2 Tap the Set Time Zone field. The Set Time Zone screen appears. 3 4 Select the time zone that corresponds to where you are. Tap OK. Setting the daylight saving time 1 Tap Date & Time from the drop-down list on the Preferences screen.
Setting the General preferences The General Preferences screen enables you to set the auto shut-off interval and sounds for your CLIÉ handheld. Setting the automatic shut-off time Your CLIÉ handheld has an automatic shut-off feature that turns off the power after a period of inactivity. This feature helps conserve battery power in case you forget to turn off your CLIÉ handheld.
Setting the General preferences 3 If you want to leave your CLIÉ handheld turned on while it is connected to a cradle, make sure that the check box next to “Stay on in Cradle” is selected. To turn it off automatically, clear the check box. Setting sounds Your CLIÉ handheld uses a variety of sounds. The System, Alarm, and Game Sound settings enable you to turn the sounds on or off, and to adjust the volume level. 1 Tap General from the drop-down list on the Preferences screen.
Setting the General preferences Turning on or off the Beam Receive feature You can choose to turn off the Beam Receive feature. This prohibits anyone from beaming information to your CLIÉ handheld. It also results in a slight saving of battery power. By default, the Beam Receive is set to On. 1 Tap General from the drop-down list on the Preferences screen. The General Preferences screen is displayed. 2 Tap the arrow V next to Beam Receive and then select On or Off from the drop-down list.
Entering owner information The Owner Preferences screen enables you to record a name, company name, or phone number, or any other information that you want to associate with your CLIÉ handheld. If you use the Security application to lock your CLIÉ handheld with a password, the information that you enter in the Owner Preferences screen appears the next time you turn on your CLIÉ handheld. 1 Tap Owner from the drop-down list on the Preferences screen. The Owner Preferences screen is displayed.
Creating Graffiti® ShortCuts The ShortCuts Preferences screen enables you to define abbreviations (ShortCuts) for entering text with Graffiti® strokes. You can create a ShortCut for any words, letters, or numbers. All ShortCuts you create appear on the list in the ShortCut Preferences screen. All the ShortCuts are available in any of your CLIÉ applications and are backed up on your computer when you perform a HotSync operation.
Creating Graffiti® ShortCuts To Edit a ShortCut 1 Tap the ShortCut you want to edit in the ShortCuts list and then tap Edit. 2 Make the changes you want and then tap OK. To Delete a ShortCut If you no longer need a ShortCut, you can delete it from the list of ShortCuts. 1 Tap the ShortCut you want to delete in the ShortCuts list and then tap Delete. The confirmation dialog box is displayed. 2 Tap Yes.
Changing the Network preferences In order to use your CLIÉ handheld with a network (such as using the Web Clipping application or performing a network HotSync operation), you must set the Network Preferences settings. Note The Network settings preferences provides the ability to connect to your ISP (Internet Service Provider) or dial-in (remote access) server with applications (e.g. Web Clipping) that allow you to view the transmitted data.
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 your 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 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.
Changing the Network preferences 3 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. You can enter a comma in the field to introduce a “pause” in the dialing sequence. Each comma equals a two second pause.
Changing the Network preferences Creating additional service templates You can create additional service templates from scratch or by duplicating existing templates and editing information. After you create a new or duplicate template, you can add and edit settings. To add a new service template 1 2 On the Network Preferences screen, tap the Menu icon. Tap New from the Service menu. An Untitled service template is added to the drop-down list for the Service field.
Changing the Network preferences Adding detailed information to a service template If you are using one of the predefined service templates, you probably only need to enter your user name and telephone number. If you are creating a new service template, you may need to provide additional information to your ISP or dial-in server. You use the Details dialog box to add additional information to a selected service template.
Changing the Network preferences 5 Tap the Query DNS check box to deselect it. 6 Enter the IP address for the Primary and Secondary DNS (Domain Naming System). Ask your Internet Service Provider or System Administrator for the correct Primary or Secondary DNS IP numbers. 7 If you need to enter the CLIÉ handheld`s IP Address, tap the IP Address check box to deselect it and display a permanent IP address field below the check box. Normally, you do not have to enter this.
Changing the Network preferences 3 Tap Script. The Log in Script screen is displayed. 4 Tap the arrow V next to End and select one of the following commands. If the command requires additional information, a field appears to the right of it for you to enter the information. • Wait For: Tells your CLIÉ handheld to wait for specific characters from the TCP/IP server before executing the next 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 explains the menu commands specific to network preferences. For the Edit menu, see “Using the Edit menu” on page 101. Service menus New Creates a new service template. Delete Deletes the current service template. The Delete Service dialog box appears. Duplicate Duplicates the current service template. Options menus View Log Displays the Network Log.
Chapter 6 Additional information This chapter describes how to upgrade your CLIÉ handheld, as well as some precautions, troubleshooting information, and other technical information about your 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 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® operation • Backing up data using “Memory Stick™” media Backing up data in your computer using a HotSync operation By default, you can backup the following data in your computer using a HotSync operation: • Memo Pad data files • Address Book data files • To Do List data files • Date Book data files • Preferences data files • Applications fi
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.
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. Any data created or edited after you saved the backup will be erased. Insert “Memory Stick” media storing the backup data into your CLIÉ handheld and use MS Gate to copy the data to your 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: • Using Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ to copy data: You can transfer data of the Palm OS basic applications easily.
Using data of another Sony CLIÉ Handheld 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 to export data of other applications. 7 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 handheld, select Users from the Tools menu. Click New in the Users screen and enter a new user name. Then select that new user name. 8 9 Click Import from the File menu.
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. • Make sure that the write protect tab on “Memory Stick” media is set to the write enable position. 1 2 Insert “Memory Stick” media into your old CLIÉ handheld. Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select MS Gate and then press the Jog Dial navigator.
Using data of another Sony CLIÉ Handheld 5 Tap OK. The data selected in step 3 is copied onto “Memory Stick” media. 6 Remove the “Memory Stick” media from your old CLIÉ handheld and then insert it into your new CLIÉ handheld. 7 Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select MS Gate and then press the Jog Dial navigator. Or tap the MS Gate icon on the Application Launcher screen. MS Gate starts. The data in your CLIÉ handheld is listed. 8 Press the Jog Dial navigator to select MS.
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). After setting up your CLIÉ handheld as indicated in the Read This First manual, perform the HotSync operation as indicated on page 105. If you have any trouble with the HotSync operation, check the following.
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. • Do not expose your CLIÉ handheld to rain or moisture. Should water enter the circuitry through the crevice around the front buttons, your CLIÉ handheld may be damaged. • Your CLIÉ handheld screen is made of glass.
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. • You can view data on your CLIÉ handheld while it is being charged. On the battery life • With a fully-charged battery, you can use your CLIÉ handheld for about fifteen days, 30 minutes each day.
Precautions • You do not have to replace batteries. When the remaining battery indicator reads zero, connect your CLIÉ handheld to the AC adapter and start charging immediately. Never disassemble your CLIÉ handheld to take out the battery. 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.
Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your CLIÉ handheld. If a problem arises, we suggest you charge your CLIÉ handheld. If the problem persists, review the following list of frequently asked questions for possible solutions before you contact Sony 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.
Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions My CLIÉ handheld keeps turning itself off. , Your CLIÉ handheld is designed to turn itself off after a period of inactivity. This period can be set at one, two, or three minutes. See “Setting the automatic shut-off time” (page 169). 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).
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. Try changing to a different application. I cannot get my CLIÉ handheld to recognize my handwriting.
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. See “Setting the Date & Time preferences” (page 166). , Your CLIÉ handheld is not set to the correct time zone or the correct daylight saving setting.
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. I cannot find an image pasted in an Address Book record.
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® 98/ Windows® 98 Second Edition/Windows® Me/Windows® 2000 Professional/Windows® XP. , Check the Windows task tray to make sure the HotSync Manager is running. If it is not running, open the HotSync Manager from the Start menu.
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 software menu. , Check that the USB cable is properly connected to the USB connector of your computer.
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. You may need to select a different Modem Type or enter a custom Setup String. , Confirm that the Speed setting in the Setup dialog box works for your modem.
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. , IR HotSync operations do not work after you receive a low battery warning. Check the battery power of your CLIÉ handheld. Recharge the battery if necessary.
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. I cannot backup some data with a HotSync operation. , Some data is designed not to be backed up by a HotSync operation. When I tap the HotSync icon on the HotSync screen, nothing happens on the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software and my CLIÉ handheld times out.
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 handheld the first time you perform a HotSync operation.
Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions Beaming problems I cannot beam data to another Palm OS PDA. , Confirm that your CLIÉ handheld and the other Palm OS PDA are between 4 inches (approximately 10 centimeters) and 8 inches (approximately 20 centimeters) apart, and that the path between the two handhelds is clear of obstacles. Beaming distance to other Palm OS PDA may be different. , Move your CLIÉ handheld closer to the receiving handheld.
Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions Recharging problems When I connect my CLIÉ handheld to the AC adapter, it does not recharge. , Confirm that your CLIÉ handheld is connected securely to the AC adapter. , Confirm that the AC adapter is plugged into an AC outlet. , Confirm that you are using the AC adapter that came with your CLIÉ handheld. , Confirm your CLIÉ handheld is turned off. Otherwise, it will not fully charge. Password problems I forgot the password, and my CLIÉ handheld is not locked.
Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions “Memory Stick™” media problems I cannot copy/move data from “Memory Stick™” media to my 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” media, but the message “Please insert Memory Stick media” appears. , Your “Memory Stick” media is not recognized by your CLIÉ handheld. Remove it and insert it again.
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. Make sure to install the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software first and then perform a HotSync operation.
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 handheld. ■ Your Sony CLIÉ Handheld support Web site http://www.sony.com/peg/support/ Provides the latest information on your CLIÉ handheld.
Specifications OS Palm OS ver. 4.0 CPU Dragonball VZ 33 MHz Memory 16 MB (DRAM) 4 MB (Flash memory) External input/output Interface connector IrDA (1.2) Memory Stick slot Dimensions Approx. 2 7/8 ✕ 4 5/8 ✕ 19/32 inches (70.9 ✕ 114.7 ✕ 15.0 mm) (w/h/d) (not including projecting parts and controls) Mass Approx. 4.
Index A Beaming Between two handhelds ................... 131 Receiving data .................................. 133 Sending items or categories .............. 132 Tips on beaming between two handhelds ........................................ 133 Troubleshooting ................................ 208 AC adapter ............................... 146, 209 Address Book Editing entries .................................... 55 Entering a new entry .......................... 49 Pasting an image ......................
Index Setting alarm ...................................... 44 Using menus ...................................... 47 Week view ......................................... 37 Overview ............................................ 13 Punctuation marks .............................. 18 ShortCuts .................................. 21, 173 Symbol or extended characters ............ 19 Deleting Data in “Memory Stick” media .......... 151 Items .................................... 46, 68, 76 Digitizer ............
Index L O LookUp ................................................ 54 M 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" media Starting applications .........................
Index Jog Dial navigator ............................. 163 Network preferences ......................... 175 Overview .......................................... 158 Owner information ........................... 172 Time, date, and numbers formats ...... 165 T Tapping ................................................ 10 To Do List Changing appearances ....................... 69 Checking off items .............................. 65 Creating items .................................... 63 Setting priorities .....
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