Chapter 1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIE Handheld Chapter 2 Using basic applications Operating Instructions Chapter 3 Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® operation Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIE Handheld Personal Entertainment Organizer Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIE Handheld (Preferences) PEG-N610C Chapter 6 Additional information © 2001 Sony Corporation
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Table of contents About this manual ................................. 7 Chapter 1 Managing tasks and things to do (To Do List) .................................. 63 Creating To Do List items ...................... 63 Basic operations of your Sony CLIE Handheld Viewing To Do List items ....................... 64 Turning your Sony CLIE Handheld on and off .............................................. 9 Working with To Do List ........................ 66 Using the stylus ...............................
Table of contents Chapter 3 Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® operation Using “Memory Stick®” media ......... 143 What is “Memory Stick®” media? ...... 143 What is a HotSync® operation? ........ 113 Inserting and removing “Memory Stick” media .................................................. 144 Performing a local HotSync® operation with the cradle ................................... 114 Protecting the data in “Memory Stick” media ..................................................
Table of contents Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIE Handheld (Preferences) Creating additional service templates . 187 Adding detailed information to a service template .............................................. 189 What you can do with Preferences .. 167 Creating log in scripts .......................... 190 Changing the Buttons preferences .... 169 Using the Network preferences menus 193 Assigning applications to buttons ....... 169 Setting the High Resolution Assist function ..............
About this manual Welcome to the Sony Personal Entertainment Organizer (referred to as the “CLIE handheld” in this manual). Your CLIE handheld comes with three manuals: Read This First Read This First gives an overview of your CLIE handheld’s features, hardware and software setup, installation instructions, and other important details. Before reading the rest of the manuals, read the Read This First manual.
Chapter 1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIE Handheld This chapter explains how to turn on and off your CLIE handheld, enter data, and perform other basic operations. Contents Turning your Sony CLIE Handheld on and off .............................. 9 Using the stylus ......................................................................... 10 Using the Jog Dial™ navigator ................................................. 12 Entering data into your Sony CLIE Handheld .............................
Turning your Sony CLIE Handheld on and off Turning on your CLIE handheld Press the POWER button. Your CLIE handheld is turned on, and the last screen you viewed is displayed. BACK button Press the POWER button. When you turn on your CLIE handheld for the first time, the Setup screen appears. Tip You can set to turn on/off the power with the BACK button. For details, see page 172. Turning off your CLIE handheld Press the POWER button again. The power is turned off.
Using the stylus With your CLIE 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 CLIE handheld. Pull it out when using your CLIE handheld. Take out the stylus. To avoid losing the stylus, always put it back into its holder on your CLIE 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 CLIE 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 CLIE handheld is equipped with a Jog Dial™ navigator, which allows you to perform all major operations without the stylus. You can operate your CLIE 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 CLIE Handheld Using Graffiti® writing to enter data This section explains the procedures for creating letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols, as well as teaching you some Graffiti® tips and tricks. What is Graffiti writing? Most people find they can enter text quickly and accurately with only minutes of practice. Graffiti writing includes any character you can type on a standard keyboard.
Entering data in your Sony CLIE 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 CLIE Handheld Note You must begin the character strokes in the Graffiti writing area. If you do not make Graffiti strokes in the Graffiti writing area, your CLIE handheld does not recognize them as text characters. Tips • Accuracy improves when you write large characters. You should draw strokes that nearly fill the Graffiti writing area.
Entering data in your Sony CLIE Handheld Writing Graffiti alphabet Draw Graffiti letters according to the following alphabet in the left-hand side of the Graffiti writing area.
Entering data in your Sony CLIE Handheld To write capital letters Shift to caps and then you can make capital letters with the same stroke shapes as the basic alphabet characters. • To draw the first letter of a word as a capital letter Use the Caps Shift stroke . 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 CLIE Handheld Writing punctuation marks Make a single tap on the Graffiti writing area to activate Punctuation Shift. The next stroke you make anywhere in the Graffiti area (the letters or numbers side) creates a punctuation mark. Punctuation Shift (.
Entering data in your Sony CLIE Handheld Writing symbols and extended characters Make a Symbol Shift stroke on the Graffiti writing area to activate Symbol Shift. The next stroke you make creates a symbol or extended character.
Entering data in your Sony CLIE Handheld Writing accented characters and non-English characters To create accented characters, draw the stroke normally used to create the letter, followed by an accent stroke. Graffiti writing then adds the accent to the letter. To enter “é,” for example, draw and then àèìòù á é í ó ú ´y âêîôû ãõñ äïöüÿ å .
Entering data in your CLIE 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 CLIE Handheld Using the onscreen keyboard You can open the onscreen keyboard any time you need to enter text or numbers into your CLIE handheld. Note that you cannot enter Graffiti characters while using the onscreen keyboard. 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 CLIE 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 CLIE Handheld Using your computer keyboard If you have a lot of data to enter, or prefer to use the computer keyboard, you can use Palm™ Desktop for CLIE software or any other supported 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 CLIE handheld.
Changing the frontlight level You can turn the frontlight on the screen off or on or adjust the frontlight level according to the lighting conditions or temperature of the environment where you use your CLIE handheld. Turning the frontlight off and on Press and hold down the POWER button for more than two seconds to turn the frontlight off or on. Adjusting the frontlight level Even with the frontlight on, you may need to further adjust the brightness on the screen.
Resetting your Sony CLIE Handheld Under normal circumstances, you do not have to reset your CLIE handheld. On rare occasions, however, your CLIE 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 CLIE handheld running again. Performing a soft reset A soft reset tells your CLIE handheld to stop what it’s doing and start over again.
Resetting your Sony CLIE Handheld Performing a hard reset If the soft reset does not solve the problem, you need to perform a hard reset to restart your CLIE handheld. Note With a hard reset, all records and entries stored in your CLIE handheld are erased. Only perform a hard reset if a soft reset does not solve your problem. If you save a backup of your CLIE 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 CLIE handheld: Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, Expense, and Calculator. Contents Managing schedules and events (Date Book) .................... 29 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) ................................................................... 49 Managing tasks and things to do (To Do List) ....................
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. icon is displayed to the far right of the Make sure that the repeat event. Notes • If you change the start date of a repeating event, your CLIE handheld calculates the number of days you moved the event. Your CLIE 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 2 3 On the Date Book screen, tap the event you want to delete. Tap Details. 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 110. 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. To select 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. To paste an image, install the PictureGear™ Pocket software onto your CLIE handheld. For installation, see “Installing add-on applications onto your Sony CLIE Handheld or “Memory Stick” media” in the Read This First manual.
Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) 4 Tap the image you want to paste. The image you selected is pasted to the address 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 for CLIE 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 record 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 record 1 On the Address Book list screen, tap the entry you want to delete. The Address View screen of the selected record 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 110. 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 screen, tap Show. The To Do Preferences dialog box 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. If you turn off this setting, your To Do items disappear from the list when you complete (check) them.
Managing tasks and things to do (To Do List) Using the To Do List menus This section explains the menu commands specific to To Do List. For the Edit menu, see “Using the Edit menu” on page 110. Record menus Delete Item Deletes the current To Do item. 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 CLIE handheld. You can also display TXT or CSV (Comma Separated Value) document files created on your computer. A record in Memo Pad is called a “memo.” Creating a new memo A memo can contain up to 4,000 characters. The number of memos you can store is limited only by the memory available on your CLIE 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 or press the BACK button 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 CLIE 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 110. The Record and Options menus differ depending on the screen displayed. Record menus Beam Category Sends all the memos in the currently selected category to another CLIE handheld via the infrared communications port. New Memo Creates a new memo. Delete Memo Deletes the current memo. The Delete Memo dialog box appears.
Managing expenses (Expense) You can use Expense for many disbursement purposes such as recording expenditures for business trips and personal expenses. A record in Expense is called an “item.” Recording a new Expense item Expense allows you to record the date, Expense type, and the amount you spent. You can sort Expense items into categories or add other information to an item. 1 Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select Expense and then press the Jog Dial navigator.
Managing expenses (Expense) 3 Enter the amount of the expense. 4 Tap –Expense Type– and select an Expense type from the drop-down list box. The item you entered in Step 3 is saved when you select an Expense Type. Note If you do not select an Expense type, the entered data will not be saved. Tip You can also create a new Expense item on the Expense screen by writing on the number side of the Graffiti® writing area. The first number you write begins your new Expense item.
Managing expenses (Expense) Editing Expense items Changing the display option You can change display options of Expense items. 1 On the Expense screen, tap Show. The Show Options dialog box appears. 2 Select the desired display mode option. • Sort by: Tap the arrow V next to Sort by and then select Date or Type to sort Expense items. • Distance: Tap the arrow V and then select Miles or Kilometers so that you can display Mileage entries in miles or kilometers.
Managing expenses (Expense) Changing the date of an Expense item The Expense item is initially displayed with the date when it is entered. If you want to record a past payment date for an Expense item, you can change the payment date of the item to the correct date. 1 On the Expense screen, tap the Expense item whose date you want to change. The date is highlighted. 2 Tap the date area of the selected Expense item. The Date screen appears. 3 Tap the desired date. The date is changed.
Managing expenses (Expense) Entering receipt details for an Expense item You can add details to an Expense item in the Receipt Details screen. 1 On the Expense screen, tap the Expense item to which you want to assign details. 2 Tap Details. The Receipt Details dialog box appears. 3 Change the Receipt Details settings. You can choose any of the following options: • Category: Specify the category of the Expense item.
Managing expenses (Expense) • Attendees: Expense opens the Attendees screen which looks like a memo screen of Memo Pad. In this screen, you can enter the names of attendees and purposes of expenditures. To display the address information in Address Book, tap Address Lookup. 4 Tap OK.
Managing expenses (Expense) 4 Click one of the following: • Print: the expense report is displayed in the Print Preview window. Click Print in the Microsoft Excel window to print your expense report. • Create: Your expense data is displayed in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet form. You can enter information, make formatting changes, and save and print the file in the normal manner. Using expense report templates Palm Desktop for CLIE software includes several expense report templates.
Managing expenses (Expense) 3 Tap the arrow V next to Currency and then tap Edit currencies from the drop-down list. The Select Currencies dialog box appears. 4 Tap the arrow V for each Currency and then tap the country whose currency you want to display in the Currency list. 5 6 Tap OK to close the Select Currencies dialog box. Tap OK. To change your default currency You can change the currency displayed as the default in the Currency list.
Managing expenses (Expense) To create a new currency symbol If the currency you want to use is not included in the Currency list, you can create your own custom country and currency symbol. 1 2 3 4 On the Expense screen, tap the Menu icon. The menu is displayed. Tap Options and then Custom Currencies. The Custom Currencies dialog box appears. Tap one of the four country boxes. The Currency Properties dialog box appears. Enter the name of the country and a currency symbol, and then tap OK.
Managing expenses (Expense) Using the Expense menus This section explains the menu commands specific to Expense. For the Edit menu, see “Using the Edit menu” on page 110. Record menus Delete Item Deletes the current Expense item. The Delete Expense dialog box appears. Note By default, the items that you delete will be saved in Palm Desktop for CLIE software on your computer at the next HotSync operation.
Using Calculator (Calc) Calculating with Calculator 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. To use Calculator, tap the numbers and symbol icons on the screen with the stylus.
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 reenter 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 To open applications in the “Memory Stick” media To open an application in the “Memory Stick” media from the Application Launcher screen, tap the arrow V in the upper-right corner of the Application Launcher screen and select Card (or a category with the Card icon). Then, tap the icon of the application you want to open. The Card icon is displayed only when a “Memory Stick ” media is inserted in the CLIE handheld.
Performing common tasks 4 Tap the arrow V next to each application to select a category from the drop-down list. Tip To create a new category for an application, tap Edit Categories from the dropdown list. Tap New, enter the category name, and then tap OK to add the category. Tap OK again. 5 Tap Done. 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.
Performing common tasks 4 Tap the arrow V next to View By and then tap List. 5 Tap OK. The applications are displayed in a list. To open the Application Launcher screen to the last-opened category or the last-used application 1 2 3 4 5 Tap the Home icon. Tap the Menu icon. The menu is displayed. Tap Options, and then tap Preferences. The Preferences screen is displayed. Tap the Remember Last Category check box to select it or the Remember Last Used App to select it. Tap OK.
Performing common tasks Categorizing records You can categorize records in Address Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, and Expense applications for easy retrieval. (Date Book does not have categories.) When you create a record, it is automatically assigned to the currently displayed category. 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 Tap Details. The Address Entry Details dialog box appears. 4 Tap the arrow V next to Category to display the list of available categories. 5 6 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.
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 CLIE handheld lets you find information by entering text in the Find option dialog box or searching for a phone number using the Phone Lookup option. These two options are available for all the basic CLIE applications. Each application offers ways to find information: • 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 CLIE handheld includes a Security application that allows you to protect your data from unauthorized users. In Security, you can do the following: • Lock and turn off your CLIE handheld so that it does not operate until you enter the correct password. • Set the CLIE 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 CLIE handheld with this password, see page 105. Changing or deleting a password 1 Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select Security and press the icon on the Jog Dial navigator.
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 CLIE handheld with a password You can lock your CLIE handheld so that you have to enter your password to operate it. Note If you lock your CLIE handheld, you must enter the exact password to restart your CLIE handheld. If you forget the password, you must perform a hard reset to resume using your CLIE handheld. Performing a hard reset deletes all the records in your CLIE handheld; however, you can restore all synchronized data at the next HotSync ® operation.
Performing common tasks 5 Tap Off & Lock. Your CLIE handheld is turned off and locked. To start your CLIE handheld, turn it on and enter the password. Setting your CLIE handheld to lock automatically You can set your CLIE handheld to lock whenever you turn it off. 1 Back up your data and assign a password. Follow the steps described in “Assigning a password.” 2 Tap Never. The Password screen appears. 3 Enter your password, and then tap OK. The Lock Handheld screen appears.
Performing common tasks Making records private In all basic applications except Expense, you can make individual records private. Private records remain visible and accessible, until you select the Security setting to hide all private records. To mask or hide private records You can mask or hide your private records. To view the masked or hidden records, you need to enter the password. 1 2 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, To Do List, or Expense take up memory on your CLIE handheld, it’s a good idea to remove them by using Purge. If you think Date Book or To Do List records might prove useful later, you can save them in an archive file on your computer. Purging is not available in Address Book or Memo Pad, so delete outdated records from these applications. 1 2 3 Open the application. Tap the Menu icon. Tap Purge from the Record menu.
Performing common tasks Using the Edit menu The Edit menu is available with any screen where you enter or edit text. In general, commands available in the Edit menu apply to the text that you select in an application. Selecting text in an application 1 Tap the beginning of the text that you want to select. 2 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 except Expense, you can change the font style to make text easier to read. You can choose a different font style for each application. 1 2 Open an application. Tap the Menu icon. The menu is displayed. 3 4 Tap Options, and then tap Font. 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 cradle, infrared communications port, or network. Other advanced HotSync operations include how to use file link functions and how to import data from Windows applications. Contents What is a HotSync® operation? .............................................. 113 Performing a local HotSync® operation with the cradle ..........
What is a HotSync® operation? A HotSync® operation is a one-step operation that allows you to synchronize data between your CLIE handheld and your computer. With just one press on the HotSync button, you can synchronize your CLIE handheld application data with the Palm™ Desktop for CLIE software data on your computer, back up the data of your CLIE handheld on your computer, or install add-on applications.
Performing a local HotSync® operation with the cradle This section describes how to perform a HotSync® operation using the cradle (local HotSync), assuming that you have done all the necessary preparations and installations for your CLIE 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 2 Place your CLIE handheld on the cradle.
Performing a local HotSync® operation with the cradle If a message stating that the selected COM port is not available is displayed Follow the procedures below. If the same message appears again, uninstall the Palm Desktop for CLIE software and then re-install it. 1 Click the HotSync icon in the Windows® task tray (bottom-right corner of the taskbar). A shortcut menu is displayed. 2 Make sure that Local USB is selected. If it is selected, click Local USB to clear it.
Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIE software The Palm™ Desktop for CLIE software duplicates Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Expense, and Memo Pad applications on your CLIE handheld, so you can view, enter, and modify data stored on your CLIE handheld with your computer. You can also import data from Windows applications onto your CLIE handheld.
Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIE software Locating the Palm Desktop for CLIE components 1 List pane Displays the records in the current Desktop application. 2 Application Launch bar Provides one-click access to each Desktop application. Click an icon to open its associated application. 3 Install Tool icon Displays the Install Tool dialog box to select the application you want to install onto your CLIE 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 125 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 131 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 a “conduit.” By default, a HotSync operation synchronizes all files between your CLIE handheld and the Palm Desktop for CLIE 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 CLIE handheld to perform an IR HotSync operation with a computer equipped with an IrDA (Infrared Data Association) IR port. An IR HotSync operation allows you to perform a HotSync operation without using the cradle. 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 CLIE handheld should be 4 to 8 inches (approximately 10 to 20 centimeters) apart, and the path between your CLIE handheld and the computer must be clear of obstacles. 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 Connect the cradle to your computer.
Advanced HotSync® operations Conducting a HotSync operation via modem You can use a modem to synchronize your CLIE handheld when you are away from your computer. A HotSync operation via modem allows you to back up your CLIE data to your computer away from your computer. Your CLIE handheld away from your PC A HotSync operation with the PC at home Notes • The first HotSync operation must be local, using the cradle. 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 CLIE 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 CLIE software and your CLIE handheld to find and use the fastest speed.
Advanced HotSync® operations 3 Tap the arrow V beneath the icon and then select the modem type from the drop-down list. Select Sony CLIE Modem. 4 Tap the Enter Phone # field. The Phone Setup dialog box is displayed. 5 When using Sony CLIE Modem PEGA-MD700, skip to step 6. When using another modem or adapter, change the settings as follows: 1 Enter the telephone number used to access the modem connected to your computer.
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 131. 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 5 Place your CLIE handheld on the cradle and then press the HotSync button on the front panel of the cradle. The HotSync operation starts. This HotSync operation records the network information about your computer onto your CLIE handheld. 6 Check if your computer‘s network information (Primary PC name and Primary PC address) is entered in your CLIE handheld: 1 Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select HotSync and then press the Jog Dial navigator.
Advanced HotSync® operations 3 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. 6 Tap Modem and then Select Service. The Preferences screen is displayed. Note See “Changing the Network preferences” on page 184 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.
Advanced HotSync® operations 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 129. 11 Perform a HotSync operation via modem. Follow the instructions in “Performing a HotSync operation via modem” on page 130. When connecting via cable to the network computer (LAN Sync) 1 Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select HotSync and then press the Jog Dial navigator.
Advanced HotSync® operations 4 Tap LANSync. 5 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 129. 8 Perform a local HotSync operation. Follow the instructions in “Performing a local HotSync operation with the cradle” on page 114.
Advanced HotSync® operations Importing data from a Windows application If you have data stored in Windows computer applications such as spreadsheets and databases, you can transfer that data to your CLIE handheld. Importable file formats Save data in one of the file formats listed below, import it into the Palm Desktop for CLIE software, and then perform a HotSync operation to transfer the data to your CLIE handheld.
Advanced HotSync® operations Importing data 1 2 3 Start the Palm Desktop for CLIE software. Click the application into which you want to import data. If you are importing records that contain a field with category names, select All in the Category box. Be sure that the same categories that appear in the imported file also exist in the application. 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 CLIE handheld from a separate external file such as a company phone list. HotSync Manager stores the data in a separate category on your Palm Desktop for CLIE software and your CLIE handheld. 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 CLIE 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 CLIE Handheld and another Palm OS® PDA ........................................................................
Beaming between your Sony CLIE Handheld and another Palm OS® PDA What you can do with beaming Your CLIE handheld is equipped with an IR (infrared) port that you can use to beam information to another Palm OS® PDA device that’s close by and also has an IR port. The IR port is located at the top of your CLIE handheld, behind the small dark shield.
Beaming between your Sony CLIE Handheld and another Palm OS® PDA Beaming information You can beam a record, business card, or category of records between your CLIE handheld and another Palm OS PDA. 1 Locate the record, business card, or category you want to beam. 2 3 Tap the Menu icon.
Beaming between your Sony CLIE Handheld and another Palm OS® PDA Receiving beamed information 1 2 Turn on your CLIE handheld. Point the IR port directly at the IR port of the other Palm OS PDA handheld transmitting the data. The Beam dialog box is displayed. Beaming data starts. 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 CLIE 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 CLIE 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 icon on the Application Launcher screen. MS Gate starts up. 2 Tap the Menu icon.
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 CLIE 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 CLIE 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 CLIE 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 CLIE handheld” (page 151). : Tap this icon to display upper the folder. : Tap this icon to display the contents of the folder. Tap here to display “file name” to show the file name with PC file extensions.
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 CLIE application may not function properly. Sony is not liable for any trouble with applications or data that arises out of your deletion or moving of a file. 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 CLIE handheld data to “Memory Stick” media MS Gate allows you to save data inside your CLIE handheld onto “Memory Stick” media. Notes • Since data copying consumes a lot of power, you cannot use “Memory Stick” media when your CLIE 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 CLIE handheld Note Make sure your CLIE handheld has enough space before copying. 1 Insert “Memory Stick” media into your CLIE 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. Or tap the MS Gate icon on the Application Launcher screen. MS Gate starts. The data in your CLIE handheld is listed.
Exchanging data via “Memory Stick®” media 5 Tap to select the data you want to copy to your CLIE handheld. 6 Tap COPY. The Copy File dialog box is displayed. 7 Tap OK. The data selected in step 5 is copied to your CLIE 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 CLIE handheld You can also move data from “Memory Stick” media to your CLIE handheld. Tap MOVE in step 6. The data in “Memory Stick” media is deleted after being saved in your CLIE handheld. Note Some data such as those copied from “Memory Stick” media to your CLIE handheld will not be backed up during the next HotSync operation.
Exchanging data via “Memory Stick®” media Deleting data in “Memory Stick” media MS Gate allows you do delete unnecessary data from “Memory Stick” media. 1 Insert “Memory Stick” media in your CLIE 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. Or tap the MS Gate icon on the Application Launcher screen. MS Gate starts. The data in your CLIE 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 CLIE 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 CLIE 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.pdf. The online manual appears.
Exchanging data via “Memory Stick®” media Installing applications to/from “Memory Stick®” media without using MS Gate You can copy and install applications to/from a “Memory Stick” media from/to your CLIE 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 a HotSync operation 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 CLIE Handheld (Preferences) This chapter describes how to customize your CLIE handheld by changing the Preferences settings. Contents What you can do with Preferences ................................... 167 Changing the Buttons preferences .......................................... 169 Assigning applications to buttons ...................................... 169 Changing the full-screen pen stroke activities .....................
What you can do with Preferences The Preferences screen enables you to customize the configuration options on your CLIE handheld. • Buttons Assign different applications to the buttons on the front panel of your CLIE handheld and the HotSync® button on the cradle, and reassign the full-screen pen stroke command. • Connection Configure serial, modem, and infrared communication settings. • Date & Time Set the current date and time, the time zone of your present area, and turn on/off the daylight saving.
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 CLIE handheld. For example, you can assign the To Do List button to start Expense. 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 and the modem. 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. 3 Tap the arrow V next to each button and then select the application you want to assign to the button.
Changing the Jog Dial™ navigator preferences The Jog Preferences screen enables you to change the default Jog Dial™ navigator and BACK button functions, which are: • Scroll the screen with the Jog Dial navigator. • Select an item from a pop-up list with the Jog Dial navigator. • Move back and forth between screens with the BACK button. 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).
Setting the display format of the time, date, and numbers (Formats) The Formats Preferences screen enables you to set the country default, and the display format of dates, times, and numbers on your CLIE handheld. Selecting a country default When you select the country where you use your CLIE 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 CLIE 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 screen enables you to set the date, time, time zone, and the on/off of daylight savings for your CLIE 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 CLIE handheld. Setting the automatic shut-off time Your CLIE 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 CLIE handheld.
Setting the General preferences Setting sounds Your CLIE 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. The General Preferences screen is displayed. 2 Tap the arrow V next to System Sound and then select the desired sound level or Off from the drop-down list.
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 CLIE 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 CLIE handheld. If you use the Security application to lock your CLIE handheld with a password, the information that you enter in the Owner Preferences screen appears the next time you turn on your CLIE 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 CLIE 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 CLIE 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 2 On the Network Preferences screen, tap User Name field. 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 CLIE Modem PEGA-MD700: select Sony CLIE Modem. • When using another modem or adapter: select Standard Modem.
Changing the Network preferences 2 If the phone line you’re using for your CLIE handheld has Call Waiting, select the “Disable call waiting” check box to avoid an interruption during a modem HotSync operation or accessing a Web Clipping site. Note Each telephone company assigns a code to disable Call Waiting. Contact your local telephone company for the code that is appropriate for you.
Changing the Network preferences To duplicate an existing service template 1 On the Network Preferences screen, tap the arrow V next to Service and then select the predefined service template you want to duplicate. 2 3 Tap the Menu icon . Tap Duplicate from the Service menu. A copy of the 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 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 CLIE 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. If you are not sure, select Automatic and go to step 9.
Changing the Network preferences 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 CLIE handheld to wait for specific characters from the TCP/IP server before executing the next command. • Wait For Prompt: Detects a challenge-response prompt coming from the server and then displays the dynamically generated challenge value.
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 110. 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.
Setting the High Resolution Assist function The High Resolution Assist function enables the high resolution display of an application that does not support the high resolution mode. 1 Tap HiRes from the drop-down list on the Preferences screen. The HiRes Preferences screen is displayed. 2 To enable the High Resolution Assist function, select Enable High Resolution Assist. The confirmation dialog box is displayed. 3 4 Tap OK.
Chapter 6 Additional information This chapter describes how to upgrade your CLIE handheld, as well as some precautions, troubleshooting information, and other technical information about your CLIE handheld. Contents Backing up data of your Sony CLIE Handheld ......................... 196 Backing up data in your computer using a HotSync operation ................................................. 196 Backing up your CLIE handheld data using “Memory Stick” media ...............................................
Backing up data of your Sony CLIE Handheld You can save a backup copy of your CLIE handheld with either of the following two methods: • Backing up data using a HotSync® operation • Backing up data using “Memory Stick®” 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 • Expense data files • Preferences data fi
Backing up data of your Sony CLIE Handheld Backing up your CLIE handheld data using “Memory Stick” media MS Gate allows you to save a backup of the following application and data of your CLIE handheld to “Memory Stick” media. (The file name after the colon is the name displayed in MS Gate.) ■ Applications • Plugin files: CmPl...
Backing up data of your Sony CLIE Handheld Restoring backup data and applications to your CLIE handheld Note When you restore (copy) backup data and applications to your CLIE handheld, the data currently saved in your CLIE handheld will be overwritten with the backup data. Any data created or edited after you saved the backup will be erased. Insert “Memory Stick” media storing the backup data into your CLIE handheld and use MS Gate to copy the data to your CLIE handheld.
Using data of another Sony CLIE Handheld If you already own a Sony CLIE Handheld, you can use data of your old CLIE handheld with your new CLIE handheld. You can transfer data from your old CLIE handheld to your new CLIE handheld with either of the following methods: • Using Palm™ Desktop for CLIE to copy data: You can transfer data of the Palm OS basic applications easily.
Using data of another Sony CLIE Handheld 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 to export data of other applications. 7 Click the user name of your new CLIE handheld from the User name list in the upper right of the screen. If you have never performed a HotSync operation with your new CLIE handheld, select Users from the Tools menu. 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 CLIE Handheld Using “Memory Stick” media to transfer data You can use “Memory Stick” media to transfer your old CLIE handheld to your new CLIE handheld. Notes • Use “Memory Stick” media that has sufficient free memory space. • 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 CLIE handheld. Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select MS Gate and then press the Jog Dial navigator.
Using data of another Sony CLIE Handheld 4 Tap COPY. The File Overwrite confirmation message is displayed. 5 Tap OK. The data selected in step 3 is copied onto “Memory Stick” media. 6 Remove the “Memory Stick” media from your old CLIE handheld and then insert it into your new CLIE 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 CLIE handheld is listed.
Using data of another Sony CLIE Handheld Performing HotSync between your old CLIE handheld and the new Palm Desktop for CLIE software You can use your other CLIE handhelds (PEG-S300, PEG-S320, PEG-N710C) with the Palm Desktop for CLIE software supplied to this newest CLIE handheld (PEG-N610C). After setting up your CLIE handheld as indicated in the Read This First manual, perform the HotSync operation as indicated on page 114. If you have any trouble with the HotSync operation, check the following.
Precautions Notes on use • Take care not to scratch or damage your CLIE handheld’s screen or the Graffiti® writing area. Always use the supplied stylus or a plastic-tipped pointer to tap on the screen. Do not use a real pen, pencil, or other sharp object on the screen. • Do not expose your CLIE handheld to rain or moisture. Should water enter the circuitry through the crevice around the front buttons, your CLIE handheld may be damaged. • Your CLIE handheld screen is made of glass.
Precautions Battery considerations Follow these precautions when you charge your CLIE handheld. On charging • It takes about four hours to charge your CLIE handheld when the battery is empty. • When you charge your CLIE handheld every day, it takes only a few minutes to charge the battery. • You can view data on your CLIE handheld while it is being charged. On the battery life • With a fully-charged battery, you can use your CLIE handheld for about fifteen days, 30 minutes each day.
Precautions When your battery runs out • When the battery runs out, a caution message appears on the screen. If this occurs, perform a HotSync® operation to back up all your CLIE handheld’s data on your computer. Then charge your CLIE handheld using the cradle. This helps prevent accidental data loss. • If your CLIE handheld does not turn on when you press the POWER button, charge your CLIE handheld immediately. • The remaining battery indicator does not always reflect the actual battery amount.
Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your CLIE handheld. If a problem arises, we suggest you charge your CLIE 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 CLIE handheld keeps turning itself off. , Your CLIE 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 178). My CLIE handheld is not making any sounds. , Check the System Sound setting. See “Setting sounds” (page 179). My CLIE handheld has frozen. , Perform a soft reset. See “Resetting your Sony CLIE Handheld” (page 26).
Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions Tapping and writing problems When I tap the buttons or screen icons, my CLIE handheld activates the wrong feature. , Calibrate the screen. See “What you can do with Preferences” (page 167). When I tap the Menu icon, nothing happens. , Not all applications or screens have menus. Try changing to a different application. I cannot get my CLIE 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 CLIE handheld is not set to the current date. Make sure the Set Date box in the Date & Time Preferences screen displays the current date. See “Setting the Date & Time preferences” (page 175). , Your CLIE 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 entry.
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/ 98SE/Me/2000 Professional. , Make sure that the cradle is connected securely to the computer. I performed a HotSync operation, but one of my applications did not synchronize. , Click the HotSync Manager and choose Custom. Check that the correct conduit is active.
Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions I tried to perform a local HotSync operation, but it did not complete successfully. Try each of these in turn: , Make sure that HotSync Manager is running. If HotSync Manager is running, exit, and then restart it. , Make sure that Local USB is selected in the HotSync Manager menu or the Palm Desktop for CLIE software menu. , Check that the cradle is properly connected to the USB connector of your computer.
Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions , Confirm that the Speed setting in the Setup dialog box works for your modem. If you have problems using the “As Fast As Possible” option or a specific speed, try using a slower speed. , Make sure that your modem resets before you try again. (Turn off your modem, wait a minute, then turn it on.) , Confirm that the telephone cable is securely attached to your modem. , Make sure that the dialing instruction dials the correct phone number.
Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions , IR HotSync operations do not work after you receive a low battery warning. Check the battery power of your CLIE handheld. Recharge the battery if necessary. , If you have problems using a specific speed, select Prefs, Connection, IR to a PC/Handheld, Edit, and then Details. Then select a lower speed in the Details dialog box. My CLIE handheld appears to freeze when I place it near my computer. , Move your CLIE handheld away from the computer’s infrared port.
Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions I cannot backup some data at a HotSync operation. , Some data is designed not to be backed up by a HotSync operation. When I tap the HotSync button on the cradle, nothing happens on the Palm Desktop for CLIE software and my CLIE handheld times out. , Check the Palm Desktop for CLIE software HotSync Setup options to confirm that you have the correct settings for local HotSync operations. , Make a copy of your Palm folder.
Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions Connection problems I have trouble establishing a network connection to my ISP or dial-in server. , Check the Expanded Service Connection Progress messages to identify the point where the connection fails in the log in procedure. Press the lower half of the scroll button at any point during log in to display these messages.
Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions When someone beams data to my CLIE handheld, I get a message telling me it is out of memory. , Your CLIE handheld requires a memory space of at least approximately 1.1 times the data size that you are receiving. , Perform a soft reset. See “Resetting your Sony CLIE Handheld” (page 26) for more information. I cannot beam Address Book data. , You cannot beam Address Book data to a CLIE handheld in which Address Book has never been started.
Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions Password problems I forgot the password, and my CLIE handheld is not locked. , You can use Security to delete the password, but your CLIE handheld deletes all records marked as private. To back up all data including private records, perform a HotSync operation before you delete the password. Then follow these steps to restore your private records onto your CLIE handheld: 1 Perform a HotSync operation to back up your data.
Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions You cannot perform a HotSync operation before you install the Palm Desktop for CLIE software onto your computer If you perform a HotSync operation before you install the CLIE drivers, other drivers may be installed. Make sure to install the Palm Desktop for CLIE software first and then perform a HotSync operation. Do not use a USB hub If you connect the cradle to your computer via a USB hub, you may not be able to perform a HotSync operation properly.
Getting Help Sony offers several support options for your CLIE handheld. When you have questions or trouble, please refer to one of the following for a solution: ■ Read This First (supplied), Operating Instructions (this guide), and Add-on Application Guide (supplied) explain how to use your CLIE handheld. ■ Your Sony CLIE Handheld support Web site http://www.sony.com/peg/support/ Provides the latest information on your CLIE handheld.
Specifications OS Palm OS ver. 4.0 Dimensions Approx. 2 7/8 x 4 3/4 x 11/16 inches (71.0 x 118.5 x 16.8 mm) (w/h/d) CPU Dragonball VZ 33MHz Memory 8 MB (DRAM) 4 MB (Flash memory) User memory range: approx. 7 MB External input/output Interface connector IrDA (1.2) Memory Stick slot Mass Approx. 5.65 oz (160g) (including the supplied stylus) Operating temperature 41ºF - 95ºF (5ºC - 35ºC) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Limited Warranty Statement Sony Personal Entertainment Organizer Warranty The limited warranty on your hardware covers parts and labor against defects in material or workmanship for a period of three months from the original date of purchase. You can extend the warranty period for an additional nine months by registering your CLIE handheld. See “Customer registration” in Read This First. Once you register your CLIE handheld, the limited warranty period is twelve months from the original date of purchase.
Limited Warranty Statement This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with the Product. It does not cover the technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software products whether or not contained in the Product. SONY excludes all warranties express or implied in respect of any software provided with the product and any such software is provided AS IS unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software limited warranty.
Limited Warranty Statement This Limited Warranty does not cover any consumable items supplied with the Product (including replaceable batteries); cosmetic damages; damage or loss to any software programs, data, or media; or damage due to (1) acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use or modifications of this Product; (2) improper operation or maintenance of this Product; (3) connection to improper voltage supply; or (4) attempted repair by any party other than a SONY authorized servic
Limited Warranty Statement Technical Support: Although technical support is not provided free of charge under this Limited Warranty, SONY has established a telephone number for technical support. Charges may apply for technical support, unless and to the extent that free technical support for a limited period is provided in writing as a feature of your Product.
Index A Beaming Between two handhelds ....................... 140 Receiving data ..................................... 142 Sending items or categories .................. 141 Tips on beaming ................................... 142 Troubleshooting ................................... 217 Address Book Editing ................................................... 55 Entering a new entry .............................. 49 Pasting an image ................................... 55 Sorting entries .....................
Index D Date Book Agenda view .......................................... 40 Day view ................................................ 36 Editing ................................................... 42 Month view ........................................... 39 Repeating or continuous events .............. 32 Scheduling an event ............................... 29 Setting alarm ......................................... 44 Using menus .......................................... 47 Week view ......................
Index H M Hard reset ............................................ 27 High Resolution Assist function ......... 194 HotSync button ................ 114, 132, 171 HotSync operation File Link ............................................... 138 LANSync .............................................. 134 Overview .............................................. 113 Selecting Conduit ................................. 120 Setting setup options ........................... 118 Troubleshooting .......................
Index N Network preferences ......................... 184 Log in script ......................................... 190 Password ............................................. 185 Selecting a connection .......................... 186 Selecting a service ................................ 184 Service template ................................... 187 Telephone setting ................................. 186 User name ........................................... 185 Using menus ........................................
Index R T Reset Hard reset .............................................. 27 Reset button .......................................... 27 Soft reset ............................................... 26 Tapping ................................................ 10 To Do List Changing appearance ............................ 69 Checking off items ................................. 65 Creating items ....................................... 63 Setting priorities .....................................
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