Sony Clie Handheld Instructions Manual

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Note
For the settings specific to each peripheral device, refer to the manual of each peripheral 
device.
Selecting a service template
You can customize the Service setting to select the service template for your 
Internet Service Provider or a dial-in server. 
1Tap the arrow V in the upper right of the  Preferences screen 
and select  Network.
The Network Preferences  screen is displayed.
2Tap the arrow V next to  Service and select the service 
template ( Internet Service Provider name ) you want to 
use.
Tip
 To add the new service template, select  New from the  Service menu.
When the Internet Service Provider name you want to use is not displayed in the 
list, tap the area showing the service template, or select  New from the  Service 
menu, and enter the new Internet Service Provider name.
You can create multiple service templates for your Internet Service Provider. 
You need to name them so that those service templates are uniquely identified, 
such as “So-net1” and “So-net2.” It is useful when you creatively use your 
Internet Service Provider by access point or setting.
 When you want to copy an existing service template without change, select  Duplicate  from the Service menu. 
						

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Entering a user name
The User Name setting identifies the name you use when you log into your 
Internet Service Provider or dial-in server.
1On the Network Preferences  screen, tap User Name field.
2Enter your user name.
Notes
 Although this field can contain multiple lines of text, only two lines appear on-
screen.
 Most dial-in servers do not accept spaces in the user name.
Entering a password
The Password box identifies the password you use to log into your server or 
ISP. Your entry in this field determines whether your CLIÉ handheld prompts 
you to enter a password each time you log into your network:
 If you do not enter a password, your CLIÉ handheld displays the word  -Prompt-  in this field and asks you to enter a password during the log in 
procedure.
 If you enter a password, your CLIÉ handheld displays the word  -Assigned-  in this field and does not prompt you to enter a password during 
the log in procedure.
Note
If you are concerned about security, select the Prompt option and do not enter a 
password.
1On the  Network Preferences  screen, tap the Password 
field.
2Enter the password you use to log into your server.
3Tap  OK.
The  Password  field updates to display the word  -Assigned-. 
						

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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.
1On the  Network Preferences  screen, tap the arrow V next 
to  Connection  and select Standard Modem . 
						

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Adding telephone settings
When you select the Phone field, your CLIÉ handheld opens a dialog box in 
which you define the telephone number you use to connect with your ISP or 
dial-in server. In addition, you can also define a prefix, disable Call Waiting, 
and give special instructions for using a calling card.
Note
The  Phone Setup  dialog box works correctly for  AT&T and Sprint long- 
distance services. However, because MCI works differently, MCI customers 
need to put the calling card number in the  Phone # field and the phone number 
in the  Use calling card  field.
1On the Network Preferences  screen, tap the Phone field.
The Phone Setup  screen is displayed.
2Enter the phone number for your ISP or dial-in server in the 
Phone # field.
3Change the following settings if necessary:
1Enter the telephone number used to access the modem.
If necessary, enter a dial prefix (such as “9”) to access an outside line, 
and tap the  Dial prefix  check box. You can enter a comma in the field 
to introduce a “pause” in the dialing sequence. Each comma equals a 
two second pause.
2 If the phone line you are using for your CLIÉ handheld has Call 
Waiting, select the  Disable call waiting  check box to avoid an 
interruption during a modem HotSync
® operation.
Note
Each telephone company assigns a code to disable Call Waiting. Contact your 
local telephone company for the code that is appropriate for you.
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3If you want to use a calling card to place the call, select the  Use 
calling card  check box and enter the calling card number.
Tip
There is usually a delay before you enter your calling card number.
Consequently, add at least three commas before your calling card number to 
compensate for the delay.
4Tap OK.
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. Use the  Details dialog box to add additional information to 
a selected service template.
To select a connection type
1On the  Network Preferences  screen, tap the service field.
2Tap Details .
The Details  screen is displayed.
3Tap the arrow  V next to  Connection type  and select one of 
the following connection types.
 PPP : Point-to-Point Protocol
 SLIP : Serial Line Internet Protocol
 CSLIP : Compressed Serial Line Internet Protocol
Tip
If you are not sure, try PPP; if that doesnt work, ask your Internet Service Provider 
or your System Administrator for the correct connection type.
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4Tap the arrow V next to  Idle timeout  and select one of the 
following options.
 1 Minute : Waits one minute before dropping the connection when you open 
another application that does not use the network.
 2 Minutes : Waits two minutes.
 3 Minutes : Waits three minutes.
 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.
5Tap the  Query DNS  check box to deselect it.
6Enter 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.
7If you need to enter the CLIÉ handheld’s IP Address, tap the 
IP Address check box to uncheck the selection and display 
a permanent IP address field below the check box.
Normally, you do not have to enter this IP address. If you are not sure, 
select Automatic and go to step 9.
8Enter the CLIÉ handheld’s IP Address.
9Tap  OK. 
						

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Creating additional service templates
You can create additional service templates from scratch or by duplicating 
existing templates and editing the information. After you create a new or 
duplicate template, you can add and edit settings.
To duplicate an existing service template
1On the Network Preferences  screen, tap the arrow V next 
to  Service  and select the predefined service template you 
want to duplicate.
2Tap the Menu   icon.
3Tap  Duplicate  from the Service menu.
A copy of the service template ( The name of an original service 
template  + Copy ) is added to the drop-down list for the Service field.
To delete a service template
You can delete an existing service template.
1On the  Network Preferences  screen, tap the arrow V next 
to  Service  and select the predefined service template you 
want to delete.
2Tap the Menu   icon.
3Tap  Delete  from the  Service menu.
The Delete Service  dialog box is displayed.
4Tap OK.
The selected service template is deleted.
When you want to cancel deleting, tap  Cancel. 
						

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Creating log in scripts
A log in script is a series of commands that automates logging in to a network 
server, such as your corporate network or your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
You can also use non-ASCII characters or literal characters for Log in Scripts.
bFor details, refer to “Non-ASCII Characters for Log in Scripts” on page 80.
Note
Depending on the type of mobile communication adapter and communication adapter 
(sold separately), there may be cases when there is no need to create a log in script.
bFor details on accessories that are not supplied, please refer to “Read This First 
(Operating Instructions).”
1On the Network Preferences  screen, tap the service field.
2Tap Details .
The Details  screen is displayed.
3Tap Script .
The Log in Script  screen is displayed.
4Tap the arrow  V next to  End and select one of the following 
commands.
If the command requires additional information, a field appears to the right 
of it for you to enter the information.
Wait For Tells your CLIÉ handheld to wait for specific characters 
from the TCP/IP server before executing the next 
command.
Wait For Prompt Detects a challenge-response prompt coming from the 
server and displays the dynamically generated challenge 
value. Then enter the challenge value into your token 
card, which in turn generates a response value for you to 
enter on your CLIÉ handheld. This command takes two 
arguments, separated by a vertical bar (|) on the input line.
Send Transmits specific characters to the TCP/IP server to 
which you are connecting.
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5Repeat step 4 until the log in script is complete.
6Tap OK.
The  Details  screen is displayed.
7Tap OK.
The  Network Preferences  screen is displayed.
Send CR Transmits a carriage return or LF character to the TCP/IP 
server to which you are connecting.
Send User ID Transmits the User ID information entered in the User ID 
field of the Network Preferences  screen.
Send Password Transmits the password entered in the Password field of 
the Network Preferences  screen. If you did not enter 
a password, this command prompts you to enter one. The 
Password command is usually followed by a Send CR 
command.
Delay Tells your CLIÉ handheld to wait a specific number of 
seconds before executing the next command in the log in 
script.
Get IP Reads an IP address and uses it as the IP address for your 
CLIÉ handheld. This command is used with SLIP 
connections.
Prompt Opens a dialog box and prompts you to enter text of some 
kind (for example, a password or a security code).
End Identifies the last line in the log in script. 
						

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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. If you send 
^char, and the ASCII value of character is between @ and _, then the character 
is automatically translated to a single-byte value between 0 and 31.
For example, ^M is converted to a carriage return.
If character is a value between A and Z, then the character sequence is 
translated to a single-byte value between 1 and 26. If character is any other 
value, then the character sequence is not subject to any special processing. For 
example, the string “Joe^M” transmits Joe, followed by a carriage return.
Carriage return and line feed
You may include carriage return and line feed commands as part of the log in 
script, when they are entered in the following format.
 : Sends or receives a carriage return
< lf> : Sends or receives a line feed
For example, the string “waitfor Joe” waits to receive Joe followed by 
a carriage return and line feed from the remote computer before executing the 
next command in the script.
Literal characters
The backslash ( \ ) character defines that the next character is transmitted as a 
literal character, and is not subject to any special processing ordinarily 
associated with that character.
Examples:
 \^ : Includes a caret as part of the string
 \< : Includes a < as part of the string
 \ \ : Includes a backslash as part of the string