Sony Clie Handheld Instructions Manual

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Performing a HotSync® operation
Note
Do not remove your CLIÉ handheld from the cradle until the 
HotSync® operation is complete as the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ 
software may not be quit normally.
If the HotSync® operation does not start
Make sure that the HotSync    icon is displayed in the 
Windows task tray.
If the HotSync   icon is not displayed in the task tray, click 
Start , Programs  (All Programs  in Windows
® XP), Sony 
Handheld , and HotSync Manager . Check that the 
HotSync   icon is displayed in the task tray and press the 
HotSync   button on the cradle to start the HotSync
® 
operation.
The message is displayed on your computer screen when the 
HotSync
® operation starts.
* From this point, when Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP 
Professional are common, they will both be referred to as Windows 
XP.
Tip
When you cannot perform a HotSync® operation
Refer to “Troubleshooting Q&A.” 
						

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Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ 
software
The Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software enables you to view the 
data, which is transferred from your CLIÉ handheld by the 
HotSync
® operation, on your computer. 
Additionally, the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software has the 
same functions as the Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, and 
Memo Pad applications so that you can enter or modify 
schedules or address data on your computer and export data to 
your CLIÉ handheld.
Starting the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software
1Double-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 Palm™ Desktop 
for CLIÉ  software.
The Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software starts.
Tip
To quit the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software
Click the close   button at the upper right corner of the screen or 
select  Exit from the  File menu. 
						

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Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software
Locating the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software 
components
AList pane
Displays the records in the current Desktop application.
BApplication Launch bar
Click an icon to open the associated application.
CInstall Tool icon
Click this icon to display the  Install Tool dialog box. You 
can install applications from your CLIÉ handheld with a 
HotSync
® operation. For details, refer to “Installing” on 
page 165.
D User selector
Displays the user name of the current information.
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Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software
ERecord pane
Displays full details of the record that is selected in the List 
pane. The information displayed here is the same as that 
displayed on your CLIÉ handheld’s  Details screen.
Basic operations of the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ 
software
Click the icon of the application you want to use. The screen 
switches to the selected application screen.
Basic operations for each application are the same as those of the 
corresponding CLIÉ application. For details on operations, refer 
to the Palm™ Desktop online help. To display the online help, 
select Palm™ Desktop Help from the Help menu.
Tip
Changing the user name of your CLIÉ handheld
1In the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ window, click 
Users  from the  Tools menu.
The  Users  dialog box is displayed.
2 Click the user name you want to change and 
click  Rename .
3 Enter a new user name and click  OK.
Your CLIÉ handheld user name is changed at the next 
HotSync
® operation.
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Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software
When using the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating 
system
When you start Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software on your 
computer and select  Custom, File Link , View Log , or Setup  
from the HotSync menu, the configuration window may open 
behind the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software window.
In this case, bring the configuration window to front by performing 
one of the followings.
– Press the Alt and Tab keys at the same time.
– Click the HotSync    icon at the lower right on the Windows  task tray. 
						

							Customizing your 
Sony CLIÉ Handheld 
(Preferences)
This chapter explains how to customize your CLIÉ handheld 
by changing the Preferences settings.
What you can do with Preferences . . . . . . . . . .   67
Adding/Changing the preference for the modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   69
Changing the Network preferences . . . . . . . . . .   71
Assigning applications to application  buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   82
Customizing the full-screen pen stroke  activities  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   83
Assigning applications to HotSync buttons  . . . .   84
Creating Graffiti
® ShortCuts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   85
Setting the display format of the time, date, and  numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   86
Setting the Date & Time preferences  . . . . . . . .   88
Setting the automatic power-off time  . . . . . . . .   91
Setting sounds  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   92
Turning the Alarm LED on or off . . . . . . . . . . . .   93
Turning the Beam Receive feature on or off . . . .   94
Adjusting the Digitizer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   95 
						

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What you can do with Preferences
The Preferences screen enables you to customize the configuration options on 
your CLIÉ handheld.
Setting options may be added by installing new application or software for 
peripheral devices.
Tip
For the setting options not mentioned in the list, refer to “Read This First (Operating 
Instructions).”
SettingsDetails
ShortCuts Defines a list of Graffiti
® abbreviations.
For details, refer to page 85.
Digitizer Calibrates the screen on your CLIÉ handheld.
For details, refer to page 95.
Network Sets the Internet connection configuration.
For details, refer to page 71.
Buttons Customizes applications assigned to application buttons 
and a HotSync button, or the full-screen pen stroke 
activities.
For details, refer to page 82~84.
General Sets the general configurations such as system sound, 
LED feature* or auto shut-off interval.
(*May not work in some models.)
For details, refer to page 91~94.
Owner Sets the owner information such as name or phone 
number.
For details, refer to page 155.
Formats Sets the formats for time or date.
For details, refer to page 86.
Connection Sets the configuration for the mobile communication 
adapter or modem.
For details, refer to page 69.
Date & Time Sets the current date, time, time zone, daylight saving 
configuration.
For details, refer to page 88. 
						

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What you can do with Preferences
Displaying the Preference screen for each menu
1Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the Prefs icon on 
the Application Launcher screen and press the Jog Dial™ 
navigator.
The Preferences  screen is displayed.
Tip
You can also tap the Prefs icon to display the  Preferences screen. 
2Tap the arrow  V in the upper right of the screen and select 
the  Preferences  menu you want to configure. 
						

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Adding/Changing the preference for the 
modem
You can customize the preference for a modem to be connected to your CLIÉ 
handheld. The applications using the modem comply with this preference.
1Tap the arrow V in the upper right of the  Preferences screen 
and select  Connection .
2Tap New .
To change the existing preference, tap  the preference you want to change 
and  Edit .
3Enter the connection name in  Name.
Enter the name that is recognizable.
4Tap the arrow  V next to  Connect to  and select how you  
connect your CLIÉ handheld to your computer.
5Tap the arrow  V next to  Via and select what you use to 
connect your CLIÉ handheld to your computer.
When you select a modem for  Connect to
1 Tap the arrow 
V next to  Dialing  and select the type of line you want 
to use.
Usually, select  TouchTone™ .
Do not select  Rotary, except when you are sure that the telephone 
service being used is not  TouchTone™. 
2 Tap the arrow 
V next to  Volume  and select the volume of the modem 
speaker at the time of connection.
3 Tap  Details .
4 Tap the arrow 
V next to  Speed and select the maximum speed for the 
transmission between the modem and CLIÉ handheld.
5 Tap the arrow 
V next to  Flow Ctl  and select the flow control of the 
modem connection. 
Usually, select  Automatic.
6 Enter the modem initialization command in the  Init String.
By default, it is set to either  AT&FX4 or ATZ . If the modem 
initialization command is not specified on the modem, it is not required 
to change.
7 Tap  OK.
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Adding/Changing the preference for the modem
6Tap OK.
The configuration for the modem is changed and the  Preferences screen  
is displayed.