Sony Clie Handheld Instructions Manual

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Backing up data to a “Memory Stick” media using the Memory 
Stick Backup application
With the Memory Stick Backup application, you can back up the following 
applications and data to a “Memory Stick” media.
 Memo Pad data files
 Address Book data files
To Do List data files
 Date Book data files
 Preferences data files
 Add-on application files
1Insert a “Memory Stick” media into your CLIÉ handheld.
2Tap the Home...

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Tips
 The back up will be finished within a few minutes.
 In step 4, you can also select an existing file from the backup list then tap Backup to overwrite it.
 The data size displayed in the list shows the size of the applications and data 
stored in CLIÉ handheld.
 “Number of database” shows the number of applications and data that have been 
backed up.
 If a backup file in a “Memory Stick” media has been updated...

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6Tap the Restore   icon.
The Restore All Files  dialog box is displayed.
7Tap OK. 
The  Confirm Restore  dialog box is displayed.
8Tap OK.
The  Restore Process  dialog box is displayed.
If there are initial data automatically created by each application when you 
performed a hard reset or if there are data created or updated after a hard 
reset, the Overwrite Confirm dialog box is displayed. Tap  Yes to 
overwrite, tap...

Protecting your data 
with a password
This chapter explains how to manage your personal details 
using the various applications of your CLIÉ handheld and 
how to protect your data with a password.
Entering personal information . . . . . . . . . . . .   155When you have alread y assigned a password 
to protect your data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  156
Locking your CLIÉ handheld with a password  (Data protection) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Turn off your CLIÉ handheld after...

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Entering personal information
You can enter personal information such as name, company name and 
telephone number in your CLIÉ handheld. If you assign a password, the 
personal information will be displayed when the CLIÉ handheld is turned on 
next time.
1Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the Preferences 
icon and press the Jog Dial™ navigator on the Application 
Launcher screen.
The Preferences  screen is displayed.
Tip
You can also tap the Preferences icon...

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Entering personal information
When you have already assigned a password to protect 
your data
As the information is already protected, the personal information cannot be 
entered or edited. Follow the steps below to unlock the protection to enter/edit 
personal information.
1Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the Prefs icon and 
press the Jog Dial™ navigator on the Application Launcher 
screen.
The Preferences  screen is displayed.
Tip
You can also tap the...

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Locking your CLIÉ handheld with a password 
(Data protection)
You can lock your CLIÉ handheld by assigning a password. Your CLIÉ 
handheld requires a user to enter the password when it is turned on.
Note
To start your CLIÉ handheld when it is locked, it is necessary to enter the correct 
password. If you forget the password, you need to perform a hard reset. However, 
performing a hard reset deletes all your data in your CLIÉ handheld. (By performing a 
HotSync
®...

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3Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select Security and press 
the Jog Dial™ navigator, on the Application Launcher 
screen.
The  Security  screen is displayed.
Tip
You can also tap the Security icon to display the  Security screen.
4Tap Lock & Turn OFF .
The System Lockout  screen is displayed.
5Tap Off & Lock .
Your CLIÉ handheld turns off and locks.
To start your CLIÉ handheld, it is necessary to enter...

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Locking your CLIÉ handheld with a password (Data protection)
Setting your CLIÉ handheld to be locked automatically
You can set a time for your CLIÉ handheld to be locked automatically.
1Follow steps one through three of “Turn off your CLIÉ 
handheld after locking” on page 157.
The Security  screen is displayed.
2Tap Never .
The Password  screen is displayed.
3Enter the password and tap  OK.
The  Lock Handheld  screen is displayed.
4Tap your choice from the list on...

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Protecting data
You can protect your data from unauthorized users by assigning a password. 
Additionally, you can create your private data that cannot be displayed in the 
normal condition irrespective of whether the password is entered or not.
Assigning a password
You can assign a password to protect your private data or to lock your CLIÉ 
handheld.
1Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select Security and press 
the Jog Dial™ navigator on the Application Launcher...