Sony Clie PEG-NR70V/U, PEG-NR70/U Handheld Operating Instructions

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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.
1Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select Security, or tap the
Security 
 icon on the Application...

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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.
1Tap the record to which you want to add a note.
2Address Book only: Tap Edit.
The Address Edit screen appears.
3Tap Details.
4Tap Note.
5Enter your note.
6Tap Done.
A small note icon appears at the...

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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If outdated records of Date Book or To Do List take up memory on your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. Purging is not available in Address
Book or Memo Pad, so delete outdated records from these applications
manually.
1Open the application.
2Tap the Menu  icon.
3Tap Purge from...

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Using the Edit menu
The Edit menu is available on 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
1Tap the beginning of the text that you want to select.
2Drag the stylus over the text to highlight it.
Notes
•You can also double tap to select a word or triple tap to select a line of text.
•You can also drag across the...

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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.
1Open an application.
2Tap the Menu  icon.
The menu is displayed.
3Tap Options, and tap Font.
4Tap the font style you want to use.
You can select small, bold, or large font.
5Tap OK.
The text in the application is displayed in the selected font style. 

Chapter 3
Exchanging and updating data
using a HotSync
® operation
This chapter describes how to select HotSync® operation options and how to perform
a HotSync operation via cradle, infrared communications port, or network. Other
advanced HotSync operations include how to use file link functions and how to
import data from Windows applications.
Contents
What is a HotSync® operation? .............................................. 107
Performing a local HotSync
® operation with the cradle .......... 108...

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What is a HotSync® operation?
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
™ Desktop for CLIÉ software data
on your computer, back up the data of your CLIÉ handheld on your
computer, or install add-on applications.
1Synchronize the Date Book,...

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Performing a local HotSync® operation with the cradle
This section describes how to perform a HotSync® operation using the
cradle called a “local HotSync.” It is assumed that you have done all the
necessary preparations and installations for your CLIÉ handheld and your
computer.
For the required preparations and software installation and for information
on performing a HotSync for the first time, see the Read This First manual.
1Place...

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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.
1Click the HotSync  icon in the Windows® task tray
(bottom-right corner of the taskbar).
A shortcut menu is displayed.
2Make sure that Local USB is selected.
If it is not selected,...

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Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software
The Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software duplicates the Date Book, Address
Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad applications on your CLIÉ handheld, so
you can view, enter, and modify data stored on your CLIÉ handheld with
your computer. You can also import data from Windows software onto your
CLIÉ handheld.
Starting the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software
Double-click the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software icon on...