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

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Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld
5Tap OK.
The Backup Progress screen appears, and general information of the back-
up (its date, size, and number of contents) appears in the list.
Note
Do not make any changes to the directory tree on the Memory Stick after taking a back-
up. If you do, you will not be able to restore the back-up data to your CLIÉ handheld.
Tips
•In most cases, the back-up will be finished within approximately a minute.
•In step 4, you can also select an existing file from the back-up list, then tap Backup to
overwrite it.
To delete back-up files from the Memory Stick media
Tap to select the back-up in the Backup list, and tap Delete. The selected file
is deleted from the Memory Stick media.
Restoring back-up data and applications to your CLIÉ handheld
Notes
•When you restore 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.
Any data created or edited after you saved the back-up will be erased.
•You can only restore data to the CLIÉ handheld from which you took that back-up.
1Insert the Memory Stick media with the back-up files into the
Memory Stick slot.
2Tap the Home  icon.
3In the MS Backup screen, tap to select the back-up data that
you want to restore from the list.
4Tap  (Restore).
The Restore Confirm dialog box appears.
5Tap OK.
After the back-up data is restored,  the CLIÉ handheld automatically
shuts itself down and restarts. 
						

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Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld
Backing up CLIÉ handheld data to a Memory Stick media
using the MS Gate application
The MS Gate application allows you to save a back-up of the following data
of your CLIÉ handheld to Memory Stick media. (The file name after the
colon is the name displayed in the MS Gate application.)
•Address Book data files: AddressDB/Image Viewer Address Link
•Date Book data files: DatebookDB
•Memo Pad data files: MemoDB
•To Do List data files: ToDoDB
•Network setup information: NetworkDB
•Sound files: System MIDI Sounds (SMF format)/System ADPCM Sounds
(PCM format)
•Other application setting data files: SavedPreferences
•User information and other preferences data files: UnsavedPreferences
For details on how to use the MS Gate application, see “Copying your CLIÉ
handheld data to Memory Stick media” on page 148.
Notes
•Applications may not function properly if the necessary files are not backed up.
•Do not select Graffiti
® ShortCuts, Net Prefs, and sonyres files, since they cannot be
copied.
•You cannot copy data marked with a lock 
 icon.
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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.
Any data created or edited after you saved the back-up will be erased.
Insert Memory Stick media storing the back-up data into your CLIÉ
handheld and use the MS Gate application to copy the data to your CLIÉ
handheld. For details, see “
Copying data from Memory Stick media to your
CLIÉ handheld” on page 150.
If an overwrite confirm message is displayed, tap Yes to all.
Notes
•If a delete or access error message is displayed while copying files, tap OK to
proceed to the next step in copying. Those files, however, will not be copied.
•Depending on the application configurations or file protection status, some
necessary files may not be copied. In such a case, an application may not function
properly.
•Some applications are not designed to be backed up. Therefore, you may not be able
to restore some applications and data. It is recommended that you re-install those
applications. 
						

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Using data of another Sony CLIÉ Handheld
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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:
•Using Palm
™ Desktop for CLIÉ to copy data: You can transfer data of
the Palm OS basic applications easily.
•Using Memory Stick
® media to copy data: You can transfer all the
necessary data and settings information more securely than using the
Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software.
Note on add-on applications that you have installed
Install add-on applications using the same procedures as the previous CLIÉ handheld.
Some third-party applications may operate only on your old CLIÉ handheld.
Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software to transfer data
For the Palm OS® basic applications data such as Address Book, Memo Pad,
To Do List, Date Book, you can use the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software to
transfer data from your old CLIÉ handheld to your new CLIÉ handheld by
exporting and importing data.
Before you start, perform a HotSync
® operation to the Palm Desktop for
CLIÉ software using your new CLIÉ handheld with a different user name
from that you have used with the old CLIÉ handheld.
1Start the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software.
2Click the user name of your previous CLIÉ handheld from the
User name list in the upper right of the screen.
3Click the icon of the application whose data you want to copy
in the left panel of the screen.
4Click Export from the File menu.
5Enter the file names and click Export.
The data of your old CLIÉ handheld is exported. Change the destination
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6Repeat steps 3 through 5 to export data of other
applications.
7Click 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
handheld, select Users from the Tools menu. Click New in the Users
screen and enter a new user name. Then select that new user name.
8Click Import from the File menu.
9Select the files you have exported in steps 3 through 6 and
click Open.
10Place your new CLIÉ handheld on the cradle and perform a
HotSync operation.
The data exported from your old CLIÉ handheld is copied onto your new
CLIÉ handheld.
Notes on a HotSync operation
•Do not attempt to transfer data from your old CLIÉ handheld to your new CLIÉ
handheld by performing HotSync operations with the identical user name. Doing so
may cause a malfunction.
•When you perform a HotSync operation with your new CLIÉ handheld and the
New User dialog box is displayed, enter a different user name from that of your old
CLIÉ handheld. If you enter the identical user name, the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ
software may not be able to recognize the difference between your CLIÉ handhelds
and the data of both handhelds may be mixed up or deleted.
•If you copy UnsavedPreference, the user name is also copied. This prevents you
from managing the two CLIÉ handhelds with different user names.
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Using Memory Stick® media to transfer data
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.
•Make sure that the write protect tab on the Memory Stick media not set to LOCK.
1Insert Memory Stick media into your other CLIÉ handheld.
2Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select MS Gate and press
the Jog Dial navigator. Or tap the MS Gate 
 icon on the
Application Launcher screen.
The MS Gate application starts up. The data in your CLIÉ handheld is
listed.
3Tap to select the data of the application whose settings and
information you want to use with your new CLIÉ handheld.
You can select multiple files.
•Address Book: AddressDB
•Date Book: DatebookDB
•Memo Pad: MemoDB
•Mail: MailDB
•To Do List: ToDoDB
•Network setup information: NetworkDB
Notes
•You cannot copy data marked with the lock 
 icon.
•You cannot copy Graffiti
® ShortCuts, Net Prefs, and sonyres (the database for
accessing the files in Memory Stick media).
•Do not select UnSavedPreference. Your computer may not be able to
distinguish your new CLIÉ handheld from your old CLIÉ handheld.
4Tap COPY.
The File Overwrite confirmation message is displayed.
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5Tap OK.
The data selected in step 3 is copied onto Memory Stick media.
6Remove the Memory Stick media from your other CLIÉ
handheld and insert it into your new CLIÉ handheld.
7Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select MS Gate and press the
Jog Dial navigator. Or tap the MS Gate 
 icon on the
Application Launcher screen.
The MS Gate application starts. The data in your CLIÉ handheld is listed.
8Press the Jog Dial navigator to select MS.
You can also tap the arrow V in the upper right corner to select MS from
the drop-down list.
9Tap to select the applications and data you have previously
copied from the older device.
10Tap COPY.
The File Overwrite confirmation message is displayed.
11Tap OK.
12If the file overwrite confirmation message is displayed, tap
Yes to All.
The data of your old CLIÉ handheld is copied onto your new CLIÉ
handheld.
Note
If a file-locked, access, or delete error message is displayed while copying files, tap OK
to proceed to the next step in copying. Those files, however, will not be copied.
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Performing a HotSync® operation between your old CLIÉ
handheld and the new Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software
If you have a CLIÉ handheld other than this model (PEG-NR70V/U or PEG-
NR70/U), you can perform a HotSync operation between that CLIÉ
handheld (PEG-N760C, PEG-T615C, PEG-T415) and the Palm Desktop for
CLIÉ software supplied with this model.
After setting up your CLIÉ handheld as indicated in the Read This First
manual, perform the HotSync operation as indicated on page 108 of this
manual.
 If you have any trouble with the HotSync operation, perform the following.
• Check the Windows task tray to make sure that Local USB is selected.
• Check the Windows task tray to make sure that the USB Switcher is
running (PEG-S300, PEG-N710C only).
Note
The Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software supplied with this CLIÉ handheld (PEG-NR70V/
U or PEG-NR70/U) does not support Expense.
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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.
• Do not expose your CLIÉ handheld to rain or moisture. Should water
enter the circuitry through the crevice around the front buttons, your
CLIÉ handheld may be damaged.
• Your CLIÉ handheld screen is made of glass. Do not drop or submit your
CLIÉ handheld to external shock. Do not carry your CLIÉ handheld in
your back pocket. If you sit down with your CLIÉ handheld in the back
pocket, the CLIÉ handheld may break.
• Avoid using or storing your CLIÉ handheld in locations subject to:
– extremely high temperature, such as inside a car left exposed to the
sun, or near a heater.
– direct sunlight
– high humidity
– excessive dust
• The rubber feet of the cradle may lose their adhesion as they become
dirty. If this occurs, wipe the feet with a moistened soft cloth to restore
their adhesion.
On cleaning
• Clean your CLIÉ handheld with a soft, dry cloth.
• Use cotton swabs to clean the camera lens. 
						

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Battery considerations
Follow these precautions when you charge your CLIÉ handheld.
On charging
• It takes approximately four hours to charge your CLIÉ handheld when
the battery is empty.
• If you charge your CLIÉ handheld every day, it takes only a few minutes
to charge the battery.
• You can operate your CLIÉ handheld while it is being charged.
On battery life
• With a fully-charged battery, you can use your CLIÉ handheld for
approximately 10 days, 30 minutes each day if you do not use the audio
playback function.
• If you set the HOLD switch away from the protect position and turn on
the backlight to the maximum level, you can play music continuously for
about 2 hours.
• If you set the HOLD switch to the protect position, you can play music
continuously for about 7 hours.
• Battery life varies depending on the conditions and environment where
you use your CLIÉ handheld.
• If the battery in your CLIÉ handheld is fully discharged, all data stored
on the SDRAM (memory) is lost. In such a case, performing a HotSync
®
operation once the battery is recharged can restore information saved on
your computer (from the last HotSync operation) to your CLIÉ handheld.
For details, see “Backing up data to your computer through a HotSync
®
operation” on page 189.
Tips on conserving the battery
• Turn off the backlight under good lighting conditions. For turning off the
backlight, see “Adjusting the screen” on page 29.
• Change the automatic shut-off time setting so that your CLIÉ handheld
will automatically turn off after a short period of inactivity. For details,
see “Setting the automatic shut-off time” on page 170.
• If you play audio files with the Audio Player, the battery may run out
more quickly.
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