Page 1 Operating Instructions Personal Entertainment Organizer PEG-SL10/PEG-SJ20/PEG-SJ30 © 2002 Sony Corporation A-B8F-100-11(2) Chapter 1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Chapter 2 Using basic applications Chapter 3 Exchanging and updating ® data using a HotSync operation Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
... 12 Using the onscreen keyboard ... 21 Using your computer keyboard ... 23 Adjusting the screen ... 24 Resetting your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ... 25 Performing a soft reset ... 25 Performing a hard reset ... 26 Chapter 2...
Page 3 Synchronizing with external data (File Link) ... 127 Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Beaming between your Sony CLIÉ ® Handheld and another Palm OS What you can do with beaming ... 129 Beaming information ... 130 Receiving beamed information ... 131 Tips on beaming information ...
Page 4 ® Setting the High Resolution Assist function ... 182 Chapter 6 Additional information Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ... 184 Backing up data to your computer through a HotSync Backing up all CLIÉ data to a Memory ®...
Page 5: About This Manual
About this manual Welcome to the Sony Personal Entertainment Organizer (referred to as the “CLIÉ handheld” in this manual). Your CLIÉ handheld comes with three manuals: Read This First Read This First provides an overview of your CLIÉ handheld’s features, hardware and software setup, installation instructions, and other important details.
Page 6: Differences Between The Peg-Sl10, Peg-Sj20, And Peg-Sj30
About this manual Differences between the PEG-SL10, PEG-SJ20, and PEG-SJ30 This manual describes the operation of three CLIÉ handheld models: PEG- SL10, PEG-SJ20, and PEG-SJ30. Following is the major differences in these models: PEG-SL10 • Two AAA (LR03) batteries • Monochrome LCD PEG-SJ20 •...
Page 7 This chapter describes how to turn your CLIÉ handheld on and off, enter data, and perform other basic operations. Contents Turning your Sony CLIÉ Handheld on and off ... 8 Using the stylus ... 9 Using the Jog Dial™ navigator ... 11 Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ...
Page 8: Basic Operations Of Your Sony Clié Handheld
Turning your Sony CLIÉ Handheld on and off Turning on your CLIÉ handheld Press the POWER button. Your CLIÉ handheld is turned on, and the last screen you viewed is displayed. BACK button When you turn on your CLIÉ handheld for the first time, the Setup screen appears.
Page 9: Using The Stylus
When you enter characters on the onscreen keyboard of your CLIÉ handheld, open an application, or select an item, press lightly on the desired button or icon with the stylus. This action is called “tapping.” Chapter 1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Press lightly (tap) on the screen.
Page 10 Graffiti the full-screen dragging to another activity. See page 157 for details. Chapter 1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Touch the desired item on the screen with the stylus and move it along the screen surface (drag).
Page 11: Using The Jog Dial™ Navigator
Rotating while holding down the Jog Dial navigator Some applications support operations executed by rotating and pressing the Jog Dial navigator. For details, refer to the instructions for each application. Chapter 1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ™ Jog Dial ™...
Page 12: Entering Data Into Your Sony Clié Handheld
Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® Using Graffiti writing to enter data This section describes the procedures for creating letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols, and teaches you some Graffiti What is Graffiti writing? Most people find they can enter text quickly and accurately with only minutes of practice.
Page 13 Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Writing Graffiti letters Tap where you want your text to go. Note You need to tap above the Graffiti writing area, and you must see a flashing cursor before you write the text.
Page 14 Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Note You must begin the character strokes in the Graffiti writing area. If you do not make Graffiti strokes in the Graffiti writing area, your CLIÉ handheld does not recognize them as text characters.
Page 15 Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Writing Graffiti alphabet Write Graffiti letters corresponding to the letters of the alphabet, as shown below, in the left-hand side of the Graffiti writing area. Space Carriage Return Chapter 1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld...
Page 16: Writing Numbers
Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld To write capital letters Shift to caps and then you can make capital letters with the same stroke shapes as the basic alphabet characters. • To draw the first letter of a word as a capital letter Use the Caps Shift stroke .
Page 17: Writing Punctuation Marks
Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Writing punctuation marks Make a single tap on the Graffiti writing area to activate Punctuation Shift. The next stroke you make anywhere in the Graffiti area (the letters or numbers side) creates a punctuation mark.
Page 18: Writing Symbols And Extended Characters
Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Writing symbols and extended characters Make a Symbol Shift stroke Shift. The next stroke you make creates a symbol or extended character. (•) Bullet (™) Trademark (®) Registered (©) Copyrighted (‘) Left single quotation (’) Right single quotation...
Page 19 Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Writing accented characters and non-English characters To create accented characters, draw the stroke normally used to create the letter, followed by an accent stroke. Graffiti writing then adds the accent to the letter.
Page 20: Using Navigation Strokes
Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ handheld Using Navigation strokes In addition to character symbols, Graffiti writing includes special strokes that you can use to navigate within text or fields in your applications. Move cursor right Move cursor left Go to the previous field (Address Book only)
Page 21: Using The Onscreen Keyboard
Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Using the onscreen keyboard You can open the onscreen keyboard any time you need to enter text or numbers into your CLIÉ handheld. Note that you cannot enter Graffiti characters while using the onscreen keyboard.
Page 22 Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Caps lock Caps shift Numeric Tap here to display numeric keyboard Select the desired keyboard and tap the characters to enter text and numbers. You can use the onscreen keyboard in the same way as in the keyboard of your computer.
Page 23: Using Your Computer Keyboard
Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Using your computer keyboard If you have a lot of data to enter, or prefer to use the computer keyboard, ™ you can use the Palm personal information manager (PIM), such as Microsoft Outlook information.
Page 24: Adjusting The Screen
Tap Done. Note If the digitizer is not configured correctly, you may not be able to make the adjustments properly. For details, see “Turning on your Sony CLIÉ Handheld for the first time” in the Read This First manual. Chapter 1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ...
Page 25: Resetting Your Sony Clié Handheld
CLIÉ handheld. The system shuts down and then restarts. After restarting, the system displays “palm powered,” “CLIÉ,” and “SONY,” followed by the preferences screen for setting the time and date. Chapter 1 Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld...
Page 26: Performing A Hard Reset
You can restore your CLIÉ handheld data if you save a back-up on your computer or Memory Stick media. For details on how to save a back-up, see “Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ handheld” on page 184. Hold down the POWER button on your CLIÉ handheld.
Page 27: Using Basic Applications
Chapter 2 Using basic applications This chapter describes how to perform tasks that are specific to the basic applications of your CLIÉ handheld: Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, and Calculator. Contents Managing schedules and events (Date Book) ... 28 Scheduling an event ...
Page 28: Managing Schedules And Events (Date Book)
Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Date Book lets you quickly and easily schedule appointments or any activity associated with a date, or a date and time. A record in Date Book is called an “event.” Scheduling an event Scheduling an event for the current date Press the Date Book Date Book starts up.
Page 29 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Enter a description of the event. You can enter a description or a note of up to 255 characters in length. If the event is one hour long, skip to step 7. If the event is longer or shorter than one hour, tap the time of the event to open the Set Time dialog box.
Page 30 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) You can open the Set Time dialog box (to select a start time) by writing a number on the number side of the Graffiti writing area and making sure no event is selected. To schedule an untimed event In step 5, tap No Time.
Page 31 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) You can also use the scroll button on the front panel to move forward or backward one day or one month at a time. To schedule an untimed event In step 3, tap New and then tap No Time. Then follow the steps for “Scheduling an event for the current date.”...
Page 32 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Tap the Repeat box. The Change Repeat dialog box appears. Tap Day, Week, Month, or Year to set how often the event repeats. For a continuous event, tap Day. Enter a number that corresponds to how often you want the event to repeat on the Every line.
Page 33 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) • When you tap Month: On the Repeat by line, tap Day to repeat the event on the specified day of the same week each month, or tap Date to repeat the event on the specified date each month. To specify an end date for the repeating or continuous event, tap the arrow V next to End on to display the drop-down list and tap Choose Date.
Page 34 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Tap OK. The Date Book screen is displayed again. Make sure that the repeat event. Notes • If you change the start date of a repeating event, your CLIÉ handheld calculates the number of days you moved the event. Your CLIÉ handheld then automatically changes the end date to maintain the duration of the repeating event.
Page 35: Checking Schedules
Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Checking schedules Displaying the Day view You can display and check the events for a specific day. Press the Date Book Date Book starts. Today’s schedule is displayed. Rotate the Jog Dial yesterday or tomorrow. You can display the schedule for a specific day and time.
Page 36 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Displaying the Week view Week view displays a calendar of your events for an entire week. This view lets you quickly review your appointments and available time slots. In addition, the graphical display helps you spot overlaps and conflicts in your schedule. Press the Date Book Date Book starts up.
Page 37 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) To view the detail of an event Tap each time bar to view the detail of that event. To spot event conflicts An event conflict (time overlap) appears in the Week view as overlapping time bars and in the Day view as overlapping brackets to the left of the conflicting times.
Page 38 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Displaying the Month view The Month view screen shows which days have events scheduled. Dots and lines in the Month view indicate events, repeating events, and untimed events. Press the Date Book Date Book starts up. Press the Jog Dial navigator repeatedly or tap the view icon.
Page 39 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Displaying the Agenda view The Agenda view shows you your appointments, untimed events, and To Do List items in a single screen. As well as checking the detailed information of an event, you can also use the Agenda view to check off completed To Do List items.
Page 40 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Changing Date and Time view Tap and hold the date in the title bar of Date Book. The current time appears. When you release the stylus, the menu bar appears. If you want to avoid displaying the menu when releasing the stylus, drag the stylus away from the date indication after the current time appears.
Page 41: Editing Date Book Events
Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Editing Date Book events Changing a date or time for an event On the Date Book screen, tap the event you want to edit. Tap Details. The Event Details dialog box appears. • To change the time, tap the Time box and select a new time.
Page 42 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Changing a timed event to an untimed event On the Date Book screen, tap the event you want to edit. Tap Details. Tap the Time box. The Set Time screen appears. Tap No Time. The Event Details screen appears.
Page 43 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. 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.
Page 44 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Setting an alarm for an untimed event You can set a silent alarm for an untimed event. In this case, the alarm triggers at the specified period of minutes, hours, or days before midnight (beginning) of the day of the untimed event.
Page 45: Deleting Events
Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Deleting events You can delete existing events in Date Book. Note If you delete the contents of a reoccurring event, all the related events will be deleted. When deleting an event in Delete Event dialog box, you can delete a single event as an exception or all the related events.
Page 46: Using The Date Book Menus
Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Using the Date Book menus This section describes the menu commands specific to Date Book. For the Edit menu, see “Using the Edit menu” on page 99. Record menus New Event Delete Event Attach Note Delete Note Purge Beam Event...
Page 47 Managing schedules and events (Date Book) Preferences Display Options Phone Lookup Security About Date Book Chapter 2 Using Basic applications • Start/End Time: Defines the start and end times for Date Book screens. If the time slots you select do not fit on one screen, you can tap the scroll arrows scroll up and down.
Page 48: Managing Addresses And Phone Numbers (Address Book)
Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Address Book lets you keep names, addresses, telephone numbers, and other information about your personal or business contacts. An item in Address Book is called an “entry.” Creating a new Address Book entry Press the Address Book The Address screen is displayed.
Page 49 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Enter the first name in the First name field. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter the other items of information that you want to include. You can tap the scroll arrow V next to each item to display the list of choices and then tap the desired item in the list.
Page 50: Viewing Address Book Entries
Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Viewing Address Book entries Press the Address Book The Address screen is displayed, listing your current entries. Rotate the Jog Dial you want to view. If the desired address entry is not displayed, rotate the Jog Dial navigator further to scroll up or down the entire list.
Page 51 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Viewing addresses by category Press the Jog Dial navigator when the address list is displayed but none of the listed entries are selected. Each time you press the Jog Dial navigator, the display toggles through all the available categories.
Page 52 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Sorting the address entries in the list You can sort the address entries in your desired order: listing by last and then first name, or listing by company and then last name. The address entries will be displayed in the selected order when you start Address Book.
Page 53 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Looking up an address entry The Look Up feature helps you to quickly scroll to any of your address entries. On the Address Book list screen, enter the first letter of the entry you want to find. The list scrolls to the first entry that begins with that letter.
Page 54: Editing Address Book Entries
Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Editing Address Book entries Pasting an image to an address entry You can paste an image to the address entry. Paste a photograph of a person or restaurant, for example, as a reminder of an address entry. To paste an image, you must first ready an image on your CLIÉ...
Page 55 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Tap the image you want to paste. The image you selected is pasted to the address entry. Tap Done. The Address screen is displayed again. A camera icon is attached to the entry that has the pasted image. Note If you use the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ...
Page 56 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Modifying an address entry You can modify part of the address entry. On the Address Book list screen, tap the entry you want to modify. The Address View screen of the selected entry appears. Tap Edit.
Page 57 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Duplicating an address entry You can copy existing address entries you have created. This feature is useful when you use the address of one person or edit part of the address for another person. On the Address Book list screen, tap the entry you want to copy.
Page 58 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Deleting an address entry On the Address Book list screen, tap the entry you want to delete. The Address View screen of the selected record appears. Tap Edit. The Address Edit screen appears. Tap Details.
Page 59 Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Changing the address entry details You can change the type of information that appears in the address list screen, categorize an entry, and hide an entry for security reasons. You can also delete entries. On the Address Book list screen, tap the entry you want to change.
Page 60: Using The Address Book Menus
Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Using the Address Book menus This section describes the menu commands specific to Address Book. For the Edit menu, see “Using the Edit menu” on page 99. The Record and Options menus differ depending on whether you are displaying the Address List screen or the Address View screen.
Page 61: Options Menus
Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book) Options menus Font Preferences Rename Custom Fields Security About Address Book Chapter 2 Using Basic applications You can select a desired font in the Select Font dialog box. Remember last category: Determines how Address Book appears when you return to it from another application.
Page 62: Managing Tasks And Things To Do (To Do List)
Managing tasks and things to do (To Do List) A To Do List is a reminder of some task you have to complete. A record in To Do List is called an “item.” Creating To Do List items Press the To Do List To Do List opens and displays the category of items you last viewed.
Page 63: Viewing To Do List Items
Managing tasks and things to do (To Do List) Viewing To Do List items You can check the items you recorded in To Do List. Press the To Do List The To Do screen appears. Rotate the Jog Dial that contains the note you want to view. Press the Jog Dial navigator.
Page 64: Checking Off A To Do List Item
Managing tasks and things to do (To Do List) Checking off a To Do List item You can check off a To Do List item to remind you that you’ve completed it. You can set To Do List to record the date that you completed the To Do item, and you can choose to show or hide completed items.
Page 65: Working With To Do List
Managing tasks and things to do (To Do List) Working with To Do List Setting the priority of an item The priority setting for items lets you arrange the tasks in your To Do List according to their importance or urgency. The default setting for To Do List is to arrange items by priority and due date, with priority 1 items at the top.
Page 66 Managing tasks and things to do (To Do List) Setting the due date for an item You can associate a due date with any To Do List item. You can also sort the items that appear in the list based on their due date. On the To Do List screen, tap the text of the item whose due date you want to set.
Page 67 Managing tasks and things to do (To Do List) Deleting an item You can delete items from To Do List. On the To Do List screen, tap the item you want to delete. Tap Details. The To Do Item Details dialog box appears. Tap Delete.
Page 68 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 change the appearance of To Do List. On the To Do List screen, tap Show. The To Do Preferences dialog box appears.
Page 69: Using The To Do List Menus
Managing tasks and things to do (To Do List) Using the To Do List menus This section describes the menu commands specific to To Do List. For the Edit menu, see “Using the Edit menu” on page 99. Record menus Delete Item Attach Note Delete Note...
Page 70: Creating Memos (Memo Pad)
Creating memos (Memo Pad) You can use Memo Pad to create brief memos on your CLIÉ handheld. You can also display TXT or CSV (Comma Separated Value) document files created on your computer (page 125). A record in Memo Pad is called a “memo.”...
Page 71 Creating memos (Memo Pad) Enter the text you want to appear in the memo. To move down to a new line, tap the Enter key when using the onscreen keyboard or write Tap Done or press the BACK button when you finish. The first line of the memo is displayed.
Page 72: Reviewing Memos
Creating memos (Memo Pad) Reviewing memos The first line of a memo appears in the Memo List. This makes it easy to locate and review your memos. Press the Memo Pad Memo Pad starts and the Memo List is displayed. Rotate the Jog Dial to view.
Page 73 Creating memos (Memo Pad) Viewing memos by category Press the Jog Dial navigator when the memo list is displayed but no memo is selected. Each time you press the Jog Dial navigator, the display toggles through all the available categories. Selecting the desired category from the categories list Tap the arrow V at the upper right corner of the screen to display the category list.
Page 74 Creating memos (Memo Pad) Tap the desired order of the memos in the Sort by field. • Manual: Sorts the memos manually. • Alphabetic: Sorts the memos in numerical and then alphabetical order. Tap OK. To sort the memos manually In step 4, select Manual to activate manual sorting.
Page 75: Editing Memos
Creating memos (Memo Pad) Editing memos Deleting a memo You can delete an unnecessary memo from Memo Pad. On the Memo Pad screen, tap the memo you want to delete. The contents of the memo you tapped appears. Tap Details. The Memo Details dialog box appears.
Page 76 Creating memos (Memo Pad) Categorizing a memo You can categorize your memo. In step 2 of “Deleting a memo,” tap the arrow V next to Category to display the list of available categories and then tap the desired category for the memo. Making a memo private You can hide a memo that you mark as private.
Page 77: Using The Memo Pad Menus
Creating memos (Memo Pad) Using the Memo Pad menus This section describes the menu commands specific to Memo Pad. For the Edit menu, see “Using the Edit menu” on page 99. The Record and Options menus differ depending on the screen displayed. Record menus Beam Category New Memo...
Page 78: Using Calculator (Calc)
Using Calculator (Calc) Calculating with Calculator Perform either of the following to start the Calculator: • Tap the Calculator • Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select Calc and press the Jog Dial navigator. • Tap the Calc The Calculator screen appears. Perform calculations using Calculator.
Page 79: Using The Calculator Buttons
Using Calculator (Calc) Using the Calculator buttons Calculator has several buttons to help you perform calculations. +/– Using the Calculator menus Copy, Paste Recent Calculations About Calculator Chapter 2 Using Basic applications Clears the last number you entered. Use this button if you make a mistake while entering a number in the middle of a calculation.
Page 80: Performing Common Tasks
Performing common tasks This section describes how to perform tasks that you can do in most or all of the basic applications. Using the Application Launcher This section describes how to switch between applications, how to change application settings so they are customized to your work methods, and how to categorize applications so you view them in related groups.
Page 81: Categorizing Applications
Performing common tasks Categorizing applications The category feature enables you to manage the number of application icons that appear in the Application Launcher screen. You can assign an application to a category and then display a single category or all your applications. To categorize an application Tap the Home Tap the Menu...
Page 82 Performing common tasks Note If you have a Memory Stick appears at the bottom of the drop-down categories list. For details on how to use the Memory Stick media, see page 136. Changing the Application Launcher display By default, the Application Launcher displays each application as an icon. Alternatively, you can display applications in a list format, or in a smaller icon/list.
Page 83 Performing common tasks To open the Application Launcher screen to the last-opened category or the last-used application Tap the Home Tap the Menu The menu is displayed. Tap Options, and 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.
Page 84: Categorizing Records
Performing common tasks Categorizing records You can categorize records in Address Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad applications for easy retrieval. (Date Book does not have categories.) When you create a record, it is automatically assigned to the currently displayed category.
Page 85 Performing common tasks Moving a record into a category Tap the record that you want to categorize. Address Book only: Tap Edit. The Address Edit screen appears. Tap Details. Tap the arrow V next to Category to display the list of available categories.
Page 86 Performing common tasks Defining a new category Tap the arrow V at the upper right corner of the screen. A list of available categories appears. Tap Edit Categories. The Edit Categories screen is displayed. Tap New. The Edit Categories dialog box is displayed. Enter a new category name and tap OK.
Page 87: Finding Records
Performing common tasks Finding records Your CLIÉ handheld lets you find information by entering text in the Find option dialog box or searching for a phone number using the Phone Lookup option. These two options are available for all the basic CLIÉ applications. Each application offers ways to find information: •...
Page 88 Tap Stop. To resume the search, tap Find More. Note The Find option is not case sensitive; searching for “sony” also finds “Sony.” Select text in an application before tapping the Find icon to automatically place the text in the Find dialog box.
Page 89 Performing common tasks Using the Phone Lookup option The Phone Lookup option lets you find a telephone number from the Address list screen and lets you add the information that appears in this list to a record. For example, you can add a telephone number from the Address list to an entry in Memo Pad.
Page 90 Performing common tasks Tap Add. The Phone Lookup closes and the name and phone number are added to the record you displayed in step 1. To activate Phone Lookup with Graffiti ® Write the Graffiti Command stroke Phone Lookup using text Drag and highlight text and then write the Graffiti Command stroke The selected text is replaced with the found name and phone number.
Page 91: Protecting Your Data (Security)
Performing common tasks Protecting your data (Security) Your CLIÉ handheld includes a Security application that allows you to protect your data from unauthorized users. In Security, you can do the following: • Lock and turn off your CLIÉ handheld so that it does not operate until you enter the correct password.
Page 92 Performing common tasks Tap Unassigned. The Password dialog box appears. Enter a password and a hint to remember it, then tap OK. The dialog box for verifying the password appears. Enter the same password again to verify it and tap OK. Your password is assigned.
Page 93 Performing common tasks • To change the password, enter a new password and tap • 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.)
Page 94 Performing common tasks Locking your CLIÉ handheld with a password You can lock your CLIÉ handheld so that you have to enter your password to operate it. Note If you lock your CLIÉ handheld, you must enter the exact password to restart your CLIÉ handheld.
Page 95 Performing common tasks Tap Off & Lock. Your CLIÉ handheld is turned off and locked. To start your CLIÉ handheld, turn it on and enter the password. Setting your CLIÉ handheld to lock automatically You can set your CLIÉ handheld to lock whenever you turn it off. Back up your data and assign a password.
Page 96: Making Records Private
Performing common tasks Making records private In all basic applications, you can make individual records private. Private records remain visible and accessible, until you select the Security setting to hide all private records. To mask or hide private records You can mask or hide your private records. To view the masked or hidden records, you need to enter the password.
Page 97: Attaching Notes
Performing common tasks Attaching notes In all basic applications except Memo Pad, you can attach a note to a record. A note can be up to several thousand characters long. For example, for an appointment in Date Book, you can attach a note with directions to a location. Tap the record to which you want to add a note.
Page 98: Purging Records
Performing common tasks Purging records If outdated records of Date Book or To Do List take up memory on your CLIÉ handheld, it’s a good idea to remove them by using Purge. If you think Date Book or To Do List records might prove useful later, you can save them in an archive file on your computer.
Page 99: Using The Edit Menu
Performing common tasks Using the Edit menu The Edit menu is available with any screen where you enter or edit text. In general, commands available in the Edit menu apply to the text that you select in an application. Selecting text in an application Tap the beginning of the text that you want to select.
Page 100: Choosing Fonts
Performing common tasks Choosing fonts In all basic applications, you can change the font style to make the text easier to read. You can choose a different font style for each application. Open an application. Tap the Menu The menu is displayed. Tap Options, and tap Font.
Page 101: Exchanging And Updating Data
Chapter 3 Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync ® This chapter describes how to select HotSync a HotSync operation via USB cable, infrared communications port, or network. Other advanced HotSync operations include how to use file link functions and how to import data from Windows applications.
Page 102: What Is A Hotsync ® Operation
What is a HotSync ® A HotSync operation is a one-step operation that allows you to synchronize data between your CLIÉ handheld and your computer. With just one press on the HotSync button, you can synchronize your CLIÉ handheld application data with the Palm on your computer, back up the data of your CLIÉ...
Page 103: Performing A Local Hotsync ® Operation With The Usb Cable
Start, point to Programs (All Programs in ® Windows XP), Sony Handheld, and click HotSync Manager. Tap the HotSync on your CLIÉ handheld to start the HotSync operation. Chapter 3 Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync ®...
Page 104 Performing a local HotSync 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 CLIÉ software and re-install it. Click the HotSync (bottom-right corner of the taskbar).
Page 105: Using The Palm™ Desktop For Clié Software
Double-click the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software icon on the Windows desktop or click Start, select Programs (All Programs in Windows XP), Sony Handheld, and click Palm Desktop for CLIÉ. The Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software starts. To quit the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software Click the close button then Exit.
Page 106: Locating The Palm Desktop For Clié Components
™ Using the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software Locating the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ components 1 List pane Displays the records in the current Desktop application. 2 Application Launch bar Provides one-click access to each Desktop application. Click an icon to open its associated application.
Page 107: Advanced Hotsync ® Operations
Advanced HotSync Setting the HotSync You can change how to start the HotSync HotSync settings. Click the HotSync (bottom-right corner of the taskbar) and select Setup from the shortcut menu. The Setup dialog box appears. Click the General tab to select one of the following options. If you are not sure which option to use, keep the default setting: (Always available) •...
Page 108 ® Advanced HotSync Click the Modem tab to display the modem settings and adjust the options as needed. See “Conducting a HotSync information. If you are attached to a network, click the Network tab to display the network settings and adjust the options as needed.
Page 109: Customizing Hotsync Application Settings (Conduit)
® Advanced HotSync Customizing HotSync application settings (Conduit) What is a “Conduit”? For each application, you can define a set of options that determine how records are handled during synchronization. These options are called a “conduit.” By default, a HotSync your CLIÉ...
Page 110 ® Advanced HotSync Click Change. The Change HotSync Action dialog box appears. Click the direction in which you want to write data, or click Do nothing. Click OK. Repeat steps 2 through 6 to change conduit settings for other applications (or users). Click Done.
Page 111: Conducting An Ir Hotsync Operation
® Advanced HotSync Conducting an IR HotSync operation You can use the IR (infrared) port of your CLIÉ handheld to perform an IR ® HotSync operation with a computer equipped with an IrDA (Infrared Data Association) IR port. An IR HotSync operation allows you to perform a HotSync operation without using the USB cable.
Page 112 ® Advanced HotSync Click the Local tab to change the setting for an IR HotSync operation as needed. • Serial Port: Specifies a virtual port for an infrared port. If you are not sure of the connection port, see the Infrared Monitor in the Windows Control Panel.
Page 113 ® Advanced HotSync Tap the icon. The HotSync operation starts. Wait for the message showing that the HotSync operation is complete. To restore the local HotSync settings Connect the USB cable to your computer. Click the HotSync the check mark of Local Serial from the shortcut menu. Click the HotSync select Setup from the shortcut menu.
Page 114: Conducting A Hotsync Operation Via Modem
® Advanced HotSync Conducting a HotSync operation via modem You can use a modem to synchronize your CLIÉ handheld when you are away from your computer. A HotSync back up your CLIÉ data to your computer away from your computer. modem Your CLIÉ...
Page 115 ® Advanced HotSync Preparing your computer The following few steps must be performed to prepare your computer for a modem HotSync operation. Be sure to perform these steps before you leave your office or home so that your computer is ready to receive a call from your CLIÉ...
Page 116 ® Advanced HotSync Adjust the following options as needed. • Serial Port: Identifies the port for the modem. If you are unsure of the port assignment, look at the Modem Properties in the Windows Control Panel. • Speed: Determines the speed at which data is transferred. Try the “As Fast As Possible”...
Page 117 ® Advanced HotSync Tap the Enter phone # field. The Phone Setup dialog box is displayed. Change the following settings if necessary: 1 Enter the telephone number used to access the modem connected to your computer. If necessary, enter a dial prefix (such as “9”) to access an outside line, and tap the Dial prefix check box.
Page 118 ® Advanced HotSync To select the conduits for a modem HotSync operation The Conduit Setup dialog box on your CLIÉ handheld enables you to define which files and/or applications synchronize during a modem HotSync operation. You can use these settings to minimize the time required to synchronize your data when using a modem.
Page 119 ® Advanced HotSync Performing a HotSync operation via modem After you prepare your computer and your CLIÉ handheld, and select your Conduit Setup options, you are ready to perform a modem HotSync operation. Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select HotSync and press the Jog Dial navigator, or tap the HotSync Application Launcher screen.
Page 120: Conducting A Hotsync Operation Via A Network
® Advanced HotSync Conducting a HotSync operation via a network When you use the Network HotSync of the LAN and WAN connectivity available in many office environments. The Network HotSync application enables you to perform a HotSync operation by dialing in to a network (Network Modem Sync) or by using a USB cable that is connected to any computer on your LAN or WAN (LAN Sync) (provided that the computer connected to the USB cable also has the Network HotSync application installed, your computer is on, and the...
Page 121 ® Advanced HotSync Connect your CLIÉ handheld to the USB cable and perform a HotSync operation. This HotSync operation records the network information about your computer onto your CLIÉ handheld. Check if your computer‘s network information (Primary PC name and Primary PC address) is entered in your CLIÉ handheld: 1 Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select HotSync and press the Jog Dial navigator.
Page 122 ® Advanced HotSync Tap Modem Sync Prefs from the Options menu. The Modem Sync Preferences screen is displayed. Tap Network. Tap OK. The HotSync screen appears again. Tap Modem, and tap Select Service. The Preferences screen is displayed. Note See “Changing the Network preferences” on page 172 for information on creating a network connection.
Page 123 ® Advanced HotSync Tap Done. Tap the Menu Tap Conduit Setup from the Options menu. Follow the instructions in “To select the conduits for a modem HotSync operation ” on page 118. Perform a HotSync operation via modem. Follow the instructions in “Performing a HotSync operation via modem” on page 119.
Page 124 ® Advanced HotSync Tap Conduit Setup from the Options menu. Follow the instructions in “To select the conduits for a modem HotSync operation ” on page 118. Perform a local HotSync operation. Follow the instructions in “Performing a local HotSync the USB cable”...
Page 125: Importing Data From A Windows Application
® Advanced HotSync Importing data from a Windows application If you have data stored in Windows computer applications such as spreadsheets and databases, you can transfer that data to your CLIÉ handheld. Importable file formats Save data in one of the file formats listed below, import it into the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ...
Page 126 ® Advanced HotSync Importing data Start the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software. Click the application into which you want to import data. If you are importing records that contain a field with category names, select All in the Category box. Be sure that the same categories that appear in the imported file also exist in the application.
Page 127: Synchronizing With External Data (File Link)
® Advanced HotSync Synchronizing with external data (File Link) The File Link feature allows you to import Address Book and Memo Pad information onto your CLIÉ handheld from a separate external file such as a company phone list. HotSync category on your Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software and your CLIÉ handheld. You can set the File Link feature to check for changes to the external file when you perform a HotSync operation.
Page 128: Communicating Using Your Sony Clié Handheld
Memory Stick Stick media, and how to use the Memory Stick Gate application for managing the data in Memory Stick media. Contents Beaming between your Sony CLIÉ Handheld and another ® Palm OS PDA ... 129 What you can do with beaming ...
Page 129: Beaming Between Your Sony Clié Handheld And Another Palm Os ® Pda
Beaming between your Sony CLIÉ Handheld and another Palm OS What you can do with beaming Your CLIÉ handheld is equipped with an IR (infrared) port that you can use to beam information to another Palm OS also has an IR port. The IR port is located at the top of your CLIÉ handheld, behind the small dark shield.
Page 130: Beaming Information
When the Beam dialog box appears, point the IR port directly at the IR port of the receiving handheld. For best results, your CLIÉ handheld and another Palm OS PDA should be 4 to 8 inches (approximately 10 to 20 centimeters) apart. The path between the two handhelds must be clear of obstacles and shielded from fluorescent lighting.
Page 131: Receiving Beamed Information
Beaming between your Sony CLIÉ Handheld and another Palm ® Receiving beamed information Turn on your CLIÉ handheld. Point the IR port directly at the IR port of the other Palm OS PDA handheld transmitting the data. The Beam dialog box is displayed. Beaming data starts.
Page 132: Using Memory Stick ® Media
MagicGate Memory Stick media to your computer, the file may be disabled. To handle copyright-protected files, use a “MagicGate” compliant application such as the SonicStage LE software. Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® media ®...
Page 133: Inserting And Removing Memory Stick Media
Push Memory Stick media gently into the slot and then release it so that Memory Stick media pops out. Then pull it out from your CLIÉ handheld. Push Memory Stick media in. Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld media The Memory Stick indicator lights in orange while your CLIÉ...
Page 134 • Use the Memory Stick Gate application to format Memory Stick media you use in your CLIÉ handheld. If you format it using another application, further operation with your CLIÉ handheld is not guaranteed. Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld media – high humidity – excessive dust...
Page 135: Protecting The Data In Memory Stick Media
Select the write protect position when you do not want to overwrite or delete the data in the inserted Memory Stick media. Back side LOCK Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld media Write Enable Write Protect Position...
Page 136: Starting An Application In Memory Stick Media
If the application you are about to open had been installed to the Memory Stick media ® through a HotSync operation, some Sony application may not start. For details, see page 152. Starting an application automatically when Memory Stick media is inserted...
Page 137: Viewing Information Of The Inserted Memory Stick Media (Card Info)
The Card Info screen appears. Tap the Menu Tap Rename Card. The Rename Card dialog box appears. Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld media ™ navigator to select Card Info and press ™ navigator to select Card Info and press icon.
Page 138: Formatting Memory Stick Media
The Memory Stick Gate application starts up. Tap the Menu The Menu screen appears. Tap Options, and tap Format. The confirmation message appears. Tap OK. Formatting starts. Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld media icon on the icon. Continued on next page...
Page 139 • If you remove or insert Memory Stick media during initialization, your Memory Stick media is not recognized by your computer. In this case, remove Memory Stick media, reinsert it, and start formatting again. Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld media icon on...
Page 140: Exchanging Data Via Memory Stick ® Media
Tap this icon to display or hide the contents. Tap this icon to sort in ascending or descending order. Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® Gate (MS Gate) application ™ navigator to select MS Gate and press the Tap this icon to switch the view between your CLIÉ...
Page 141 : 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. Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® media Continued on next page...
Page 142 In some cases when you move or copy a specific file using the Memory Stick Gate application, a CLIÉ application may not function properly. Sony is not liable for any trouble with applications or data that arises out of your deletion or moving of a file.
Page 143: Copying Your Clié Handheld Data To Memory Stick Media
Tap to select the data you want to copy to Memory Stick media. You can select multiple files. Note You cannot copy data marked with a lock Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® media icon. icon. icon on the...
Page 144 Memory Stick media. If this occurs, replace the batteries with new ones (PEG-SL10) or charge your CLIÉ handheld (PEG-SJ20/PEG-SJ30). Then try copying or moving again. If an overwrite confirm message appears, tap Yes or Yes to all. Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® media...
Page 145: Copying Data In Memory Stick Media To Your Clié Handheld
You can also tap the arrow V in the upper right corner to select MS from the drop-down list. The data in the default folder (“/PALM/PROGRAMS/MSFILES“) in Memory Stick media is listed. Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® media icon. You can also select MS by tapping...
Page 146 Select the file or folder that you want to rename, and tap the Menu Tap Rename in the Tools menu. Rename the file or folder in the following dialog box. Note You cannot rename a read-only file. Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® media icon.
Page 147 HotSync • A read-only file cannot be deleted. If you attempt to move a read-only file, it will be copied onto your CLIÉ handheld instead. Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® media ®...
Page 148: Deleting Data In Memory Stick Media
Stick media is listed. Tap to select the data that you want to delete. Tap DELETE. The Delete File dialog box is displayed. Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® media icon. You can also select MS by tapping...
Page 149 You can only select a folder under the “PALM/PROGRAMS” or “PALM/ Launcher” folder. The other folders cannot be selected. Note You cannot delete a read-only file. Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® media...
Page 150: Using The Memory Stick Gate Menus
Options menus Format Media Information About MS Gate Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® media Selects all the data displayed in the selected tab. Cancels the selection of the data. Moves the selected data to your CLIÉ handheld or Memory Stick media.
Page 151: Installing Applications To/From Memory Stick Media Without Using The Memory Stick Gate Application
Application Launcher screen and tap on the application icon. (Note, that such applications can only be used while the Memory Stick media containing the application is inserted in the CLIÉ handheld). Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® media icon on your CLIÉ handheld.
Page 152 Memory Stick Gate application, or delete the files. If you do not use the Memory Stick Gate application when installing, applications and data files are stored in the ”PALM/Launcher” folder. Chapter 4 Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ® media...
Page 153: Customizing Your Sony Clié Handheld (Preferences)
Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) This chapter describes how to customize your CLIÉ handheld by changing the Preferences settings. Contents What you can do with Preferences ... 154 Changing the Buttons preferences ... 156 Assigning applications to buttons ... 156 Changing the full-screen pen stroke activities ...
Page 154: What You Can Do With Preferences
You can recalibrate your screen after a hard reset or if you find that “tapping” does not work as expected. For details, see “Step 2: Turning on your Sony CLIÉ Handheld for the first time” in the Read This First manual. • Formats Set the region default and the formats for dates, times, calendar, and numbers.
Page 155 The Preferences screen appears. Tap the arrow V in the upper right corner of the screen and select the Preferences screen you want to view from the drop-down list. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) icon on the...
Page 156: Changing The Buttons Preferences
When you have assigned another application to the button, you can start the original application using the Application Launcher. To reset to the default settings Tap Default in step 2. All application buttons are reset to their factory settings. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 157: Changing The Full-Screen Pen Stroke Activities
CLIÉ handheld. • Beam Data: Beams the current record to another Palm OS Tap OK. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) Drag the stylus from the bottom of the writing area to the top on the screen.
Page 158: Assigning Applications To Hotsync ® Buttons
Any changes that you make in the HotSync Buttons screen become effective immediately. You can activate the selected application by pressing the HotSync button. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) ® buttons ® buttons on the cradle (not supplied) and the...
Page 159: Changing The Jog Dial™ Navigator Preferences
To set to turn off the power by keeping the BACK button pressed, select Power Off. Display Cursor/Menu is selected by default ( cursor or menu by keeping the BACK button pressed. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) ). You can display the...
Page 160: Setting The Display Format Of The Time, Date, And Numbers (Formats)
Tap Formats from the drop-down list on the Preferences screen. The Formats Preferences screen is displayed. Tap the arrow V next to “Preset to” and select a region name. Tap OK. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 161: Selecting The Time, Date, And Numbers Formats
This setting controls the Day, Week, Month, and Agenda views in Date Book and all other aspects of your CLIÉ handheld that display a calendar. Tap the arrow V next to Numbers and select formats for the decimal point and thousands separator. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 162: Setting The Date & Time Preferences
The Set Date screen appears. Tap the arrow b or B beside the year at the top of the screen to set the year. Tap the current month. Tap the current date. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 163: Setting The Time
The Set Time screen appears. Tap the arrow V or v to set the hour. Tap the minute box and tap the arrow V or v to set the minute. Tap AM or PM. Tap OK. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 164: Setting The Time Zone And Daylight Saving Time
Tap Date & Time from the drop-down list on the Preferences screen. The Date & Time Preferences screen is displayed. Tap the arrow V next to Daylight saving. Tap and select On or Off. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 165: Setting The General Preferences
(not supplied) or the plug adapter (PEG-SJ20/PEG-SJ30 only) Make sure that the check box next to “Stay on in Cradle” is selected. To have it turn off automatically, clear the check box. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 166: Setting Sounds
Tap the arrow V next to Game Sound and select the desired sound level or Off from the drop-down list. The Game Sound setting works only with the games that are programmed to respond to this setting. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) ® operation.
Page 167: Turning The Alarm Led On Or Off (Peg-Sj20/Peg-Sj30)
The General Preferences screen is displayed. Tap the arrow V next to Alarm LED and select On or Off from the drop-down list. • On: Enables the Alarm LED feature • Off: Disables the Alarm LED feature Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 168: Turning The Beam Receive Feature On Or Off
The General Preferences screen is displayed. Tap the arrow V next to Beam Receive and select On or Off from the drop-down list. • On: Enables the Beam Receive feature. • Off: Disables the Beam Receive feature. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 169: Entering Owner Information
Tap Unlock. The Unlock Message dialog box appears. Enter your current password (the one you entered in the Security application) and tap OK. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 170: Creating Graffiti ® Shortcuts
ShortCut. Tap the ShortCut Text area and enter the text that you want to appear when you write the ShortCut characters. Tap OK. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) ® ShortCuts ® strokes. You can create a ®...
Page 171 If you no longer need a ShortCut, you can delete it from the list of ShortCuts. Tap the ShortCut you want to delete in the ShortCuts list and tap Delete. The confirmation dialog box is displayed. Tap Yes. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 172: Changing The Network Preferences
Tap Network from the drop-down list on the Preferences screen. The Network Preferences screen is displayed. Tap the arrow V next to Service and select the predefined service template you want to use. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) ® operation), you...
Page 173: Entering A User Name
If you are concerned about security, select the Prompt option and do not enter a password. On the Network Preferences screen, tap the Password field. Enter the password you use to log into your server. Tap OK. The Password field updates to display the word “-Assigned-.” Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 174: Selecting A Connection
Dial prefix check box. You can enter a comma in the field to introduce a “pause” in the dialing sequence. Each comma equals a two second pause. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) Continued on next page...
Page 175: Creating Additional Service Templates
On the Network Preferences screen, tap the Menu Tap New from the Service menu. An Untitled service template is added to the drop-down list for the Service field. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) ® operation or accessing a icon.
Page 176 Service and select the predefined service template you want to delete. Tap the Menu Tap Delete from the Service menu. The Delete Service dialog box is displayed. Tap OK. The selected service template is deleted. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) icon. icon.
Page 177: Adding Detailed Information To A Service Template
• Never: Keeps your PPP or SLIP connection until you turn off your CLIÉ handheld (or until it times out). Note that this option will be more costly than others. Tap the Query DNS check box to deselect it. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) Continued on next page...
Page 178: Creating Log In Scripts
180. On the Network Preferences screen, tap the service field. Tap Details. The Details screen is displayed. Tap Script. The Log in Script screen is displayed. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) Continued on next page...
Page 179 (for example, a password or a security code). • End: Identifies the last line in the log in script. Repeat step 4 until the log in script is complete. Tap OK. Tap OK. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 180 • \^ : Includes a caret as part of the string • \< : Includes a < as part of the string • \\ : Includes a backslash as part of the string Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 181: Using The Network Preferences Menus
Delete Duplicate Options menus View Log Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences) Creates a new service template. Deletes the current service template. The Delete Service dialog box appears. Duplicates the current service template. Displays the Network Log. The Network Log lists all of the communication that occurs between your modem and your dial-in server during the log in procedure.
Page 182: Setting The High Resolution Assist Function
In step 4, check an application when the following occurs in the high resolution mode: • Performances are largely deteriorated (e.g. game). • Display is divided into two, characters are distorted, or other operational irregularities occur. Chapter 5 Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Page 183: Additional Information
CLIÉ handheld to another, precautions taken when using your CLIÉ handheld, troubleshooting your CLIÉ handheld, and other technical information about your CLIÉ handheld. Contents Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ... 184 Backing up data to your computer through ® a HotSync operation ...
Page 184: Backing Up Data Of Your Sony Clié Handheld
Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld You can save a back-up copy of your CLIÉ handheld by performing either of the following three methods: • Backing up data to your computer through HotSync • Backing up all data to a Memory Stick Backup application •...
Page 185: Backing Up All Clié Data To A Memory Stick Media (Using The Memory Stick Backup Application)
Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Backing up all CLIÉ data to a Memory Stick the Memory Stick Backup application) With the Memory Stick Backup application, you can back-up all the following CLIÉ handheld application and data to a Memory Stick media with a single tap.
Page 186 Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Backup). The Backup All Files dialog box appears. Tap OK. The Backup Progress screen appears, and general information of the back- up (its date, size, and number of contents) appears in the list.
Page 187: Backing Up Clié Handheld Data To A Memory Stick Media Using The Memory Stick Gate Application
Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld In the Memory Stick Backup screen, tap to select the back-up data that you want to restore from the list. (Restore). The Restore Confirm dialog box appears. Tap OK. After the back-up data is restored, the CLIÉ handheld automatically shuts itself down and restarts.
Page 188 Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Restoring back-up data and applications to your CLIÉ handheld Note When you restore (copy) back-up data and applications to your CLIÉ handheld, the data currently saved in your CLIÉ handheld will be overwritten with the back-up data.
Page 189: Using Data Of Another Sony Clié Handheld
Using data of another Sony CLIÉ Handheld If you already own a Sony CLIÉ Handheld, you can use data of your old CLIÉ handheld with your new CLIÉ handheld. You can transfer data from your old CLIÉ handheld to your new CLIÉ handheld with either of the following methods: •...
Page 190 Using data of another Sony CLIÉ Handheld Repeat steps 3 through 5 to export data of other applications. Click the user name of your new CLIÉ handheld from the User name list in the upper right of the screen. If you have never performed a HotSync operation with your new CLIÉ...
Page 191: Using Memory Stick ® Media To Transfer Data
Using data of another Sony CLIÉ Handheld Using Memory Stick You can use Memory Stick media to transfer data of your old CLIÉ handheld to your new CLIÉ handheld. Notes • Use Memory Stick media that has sufficient free memory space.
Page 192 Using data of another Sony CLIÉ Handheld Tap OK. The data selected in step 3 is copied onto Memory Stick media. Remove the Memory Stick media from your other CLIÉ handheld and insert it into your new CLIÉ handheld. Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select MS Gate and press the Jog Dial navigator.
Page 193: Performing A Hotsync ® Operation Between Your Old Clié Handheld And The New Palm Desktop For Clié Software
Using data of another Sony CLIÉ Handheld Performing a HotSync handheld and the new Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software If you already own a CLIÉ handheld before PEG-SL10/PEG-SJ20/PEG-SJ30, you can perform a HotSync operation between that CLIÉ handheld and the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ...
Page 194: Precautions
Precautions Notes on use • Be sure not to scratch or damage your CLIÉ handheld’s screen or the ® Graffiti writing area. Always use the supplied stylus or a plastic-tipped pointer to tap on the screen. Do not use a real pen, pencil, or other sharp object on the screen.
Page 195: Battery Considerations (Peg-Sl10)
Precautions Battery considerations (PEG-SL10) Follow these precautions when you install or replace the batteries. When replacing the batteries • INSERT THE NEW BATTERIES WITHIN 1 MINUTE AFTER REMOVING THE EXHAUSTED ONES. IF THE BATTERY IN YOUR CLIÉ HANDHELD IS FULLY DISCHARGED OR REMOVED, ALL DATA STORED ON THE SDRAM (MEMORY) IS LOST.
Page 196 Precautions Charging the internal power source To avoid losing data stored on your CLIÉ handheld, do not remove new batteries during the first 1 hour after inserting them. Your CLIÉ handheld has a small internal power source to maintain your data while you switch batteries.
Page 197 If your battery drains and you leave your CLIÉ handheld without replacing the batteries for an extended period of time, all of the stored data will be erased. Sony suggests you replace the batteries with new ones immediately. Chapter 6 Additional information ®...
Page 198: Battery Considerations (Peg-Sj20/Peg-Sj30)
Precautions Battery considerations (PEG-SJ20/PEG-SJ30) Follow these precautions when you charge your CLIÉ handheld. Battery safety To prevent a battery from leaking, heating up, catching fire, bursting, etc., be sure to follow the cautions below: • Do not charge the battery in any other way than specified in this manual. •...
Page 199 If your battery drains and you leave your CLIÉ handheld in an uncharged state for an extended period of time, all of the stored data will be erased. Sony suggests you charge your CLIÉ handheld frequently. Chapter 6 Additional information or your PEG-SJ30 CLIÉ...
Page 200: Troubleshooting - Frequently Asked Questions
Information Service Center. Note Thousands of third-party add-on applications are available for the Palm OS Sony does not support third-party applications. If you have a problem with a third- party application, contact the developer or publisher of that software. Operating problems I do not see anything on my CLIÉ...
Page 201 , Check the System Sound setting. See “Setting sounds” (page 166). My CLIÉ handheld has frozen. , Perform a soft reset. See “Resetting your Sony CLIÉ Handheld” (page 25). I performed a hard reset, but it does not solve my problem.
Page 202 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions Tapping and writing problems When I tap the buttons or screen icons, my CLIÉ handheld activates the wrong feature. , Calibrate the screen. See “What you can do with Preferences” (page 154). When I tap the Menu icon, nothing happens. , Not all applications or screens have menus.
Page 203 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions Application problems I tapped the Today button, but it does not show the correct date. , Your CLIÉ handheld is not set to the current date. Make sure the Set Date box in the Date & Time Preferences screen displays the current date.
Page 204 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions I created an event in Date Book, but it does not appear in the Week view. , In the Week view, you cannot select overlapping events that have the same start time. If you have two or more events with the same start time, choose the Day view to see overlapping events.
Page 205 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions ® HotSync operation problems I cannot perform a HotSync to make sure I am doing it correctly? , Check that the operating system of your computer is Windows Second Edition/Me/2000 Professional/XP. , Check the Windows task tray to make sure the HotSync Manager is running.
Page 206 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 restart it. , Make sure that Local Serial is not selected in the HotSync Manager menu or the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ...
Page 207 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions My CLIÉ handheld appears to freeze when I place it near my computer. , Move your CLIÉ handheld away from the computer’s infrared port. , Make sure that you turn the Beam Receive function off. My CLIÉ...
Page 208 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions When I tap the HotSync nothing happens on the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software and my CLIÉ handheld times out. , Check the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software HotSync Setup options to confirm that you have the correct settings for local HotSync operations.
Page 209 Beaming distance to other Palm OS PDA may be different. , Move your CLIÉ handheld closer to the receiving handheld. , Make sure that the Beam Receive function of the other Palm OS PDA is turned on. Chapter 6 Additional information icon.
Page 210 , Perform a soft reset. See “Resetting your Sony CLIÉ Handheld” (page 25) for more information. I cannot beam Address Book data. , You cannot beam images to a Palm OS PDA other than a Sony CLIÉ handheld. Recharging problems (PEG-SJ20/PEG-SJ30) When I connect my CLIÉ...
Page 211 I forgot the password and my CLIÉ handheld is locked. , If you assign a password and lock your CLIÉ handheld, you must perform a hard reset to continue using your CLIÉ handheld. See “Resetting your Sony CLIÉ Handheld” (page 25) for more information. Chapter 6...
Page 212 Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions ® Memory Stick media problems I cannot copy/move data from Memory Stick CLIÉ handheld. , Your CLIÉ handheld requires a memory space of at least approximately 1.1 times the data size that you are copying/moving. I inserted Memory Stick media, but the message “Please insert Memory Stick media”...
Page 213: If You Still Cannot Perform A Hotsync ® Operation
Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions If you still cannot perform a HotSync If you have reviewed items in the troubleshooting list and the HotSync operation problem persists, review the following. You cannot perform a HotSync operation before you install the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ...
Page 214: Getting Help
Getting Help Sony offers several support options for your CLIÉ handheld. When you have questions or trouble, please refer to one of the following for a solution: Read This First (supplied), Operating Instructions (this guide), and Add-on Application Guide (supplied) describes how to use your CLIÉ...
Page 215: Specifications
PEG-SJ20/PEG-SJ30: AC power adapter (supplied): DC 5.2 V (dedicated connector) Battery: Lithium ion battery (built-in) Battery life PEG-SL10: 20 days* (Using SONY Alkaline batteries LR03 (SG)) PEG-SJ20: 15 days* PEG-SJ30: 12 days* * Based on an average of 30 minutes use of PIMs per day, with the backlight off.
Page 216 Specifications Dimensions PEG-SL10: Approx. 2 inches (71.8 x 104.0 x 16.5 mm) (w/h/d) (projecting parts not included) PEG-SJ20/PEG-SJ30: Approx. 2 inches (71.8 x 104.0 x 16.8 mm) (w/h/d) (projecting parts not included) Mass PEG-SL10: Approx. 3.6 oz (103 g) (including the supplied stylus, excluding alkaline batteries) PEG-SJ20: Approx.
Page 217: Index
Index Address Book Editing ... 54 Entering a new entry ... 48 Pasting an image ... 54 Sorting entries ... 51 Using menus ... 60 Viewing entries ... 50 Adjusting the screen ... 24 Application Categorizing ... 81 Launcher (home) screen ... 80 Selecting/Starting ...
Page 218: Graffiti Writing
Index Date Book Agenda view ... 39 Day view ... 35 Editing ... 41 Month view ... 38 Repeating or continuous events ... 31 Scheduling an event ... 28 Setting alarm ... 43 Using menus ... 46 Week view ... 36 Deleting Data in the Memory Stick media ...
Page 219 Index Importing data from a Windows application ... 125 IR port ... 111, 129 Jog Dial navigator Changing preferences ... 159 Compatible applications ... 11 Displaying the Pop-up application menu ... 83 How to use (pressing/rotating) ... 11 JogAssist function ... 159 JogAssist function ...
Page 220 Index Network preferences ... 172 Log in script ... 178 Password ... 173 Selecting a connenction ... 174 Selecting a service ... 172 Service template ... 175 Telephone setting ... 174 User name ... 173 Using menus ... 181 Notes on use ... 194 Onscreen keyboard ...
Page 221 Index Security ... 91 Selecting text in an application ... 99 Setting Alarm ... 167 Automatic shut-off time ... 165 Date ... 162 Daylight saving time ... 164 Number formats ... 161 Priorities ... 65 Sounds ... 166 Time ... 163 Time zone ...
Page 222 For the latest support information, check our official Sony CLIÉ Web site http://www.sony.com/clie/ For information on accessories http://www.sonystyle.com/micros/ clie/accessories/index.html...

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About this Manual

Chapter 1

Turning Your Sony CLIÉ Handheld on and off

Using the Stylus

Using the Jog Dial™ Navigator

Entering Data into Your Sony CLIÉ Handheld

Adjusting the Screen

Resetting Your Sony CLIÉ Handheld

Chapter 2 Using Basic Applications

Managing Schedules and Events (Date Book)

Managing Addresses and Phone Numbers (Address Book)

Performing Common Tasks

Chapter 3

What Is a Hotsync ® Operation

Performing a Local Hotsync ® Operation with the USB Cable

Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ Software

Advanced Hotsync ® Operations

Chapter 4

Beaming between Your Sony CLIÉ Handheld and Another Palm os ® PDA

Using Memory Stick ® Media

Exchanging Data Via Memory Stick ® Media

Chapter 5 Customizing Your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)

Changing the Buttons Preferences

Changing the Jog Dial™ Navigator Preferences

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

Setting the Date & Time Preferences

Setting the General Preferences

Entering Owner Information

Creating Graffiti ® Shortcuts

Changing the Network Preferences

Setting the High Resolution Assist Function

Chapter 6

Backing up Data of Your Sony CLIÉ Handheld

Using Data of Another Sony CLIÉ Handheld

Precautions

Troubleshooting - Frequently Asked Questions

Getting Help

Specifications

Index

Quick Links

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