Sony Clie Peg Tg50 Handheld Instructions Manual

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Backing up your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld data
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 was initial data automatically created by each application when 
you performed a hard reset or if you created or updated data after a hard 
reset, the Overwrite Confirm dialog box is displayed. Tap Yes to 
overwrite, tap Yes to All to overwrite all data, or tap No to leave the data.
When the backup data is restored, the CLIÉ handheld shuts down and 
restarts automatically.
Tip
To select backup data by file, use the Copy feature in the CLIE Files application. 
For details on how to use CLIE Files application, refer to page 136. 
						

							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 . . . . . . . . . . . .   173
Locking your CLIÉ handheld with a password (Data protection) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Turning off your CLIÉ handheld 
after locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  175
Setting your CLIÉ handheld to be locked 
automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  177
Protecting data  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   178 Assigning a password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  178
Changing or deleting a password  . . . . . . . . .  179
Hiding or masking private data  . . . . . . . . . . .  180 
						

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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 to display the Preferences screen.
2Tap the arrow in the top right-hand corner of the 
Preferences screen and select Owner.
The Owner preferences screen is displayed.
3Enter your personal information.
When character strings that are entered do not fit within the screen, the 
scroll bar is displayed on the right of the screen. 
						

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Entering personal information
If 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 Prefs icon to display the Preferences screen.
2Tap the arrow in the top right-hand corner of the 
Preferences screen and select Owner.
The Owner preferences screen is displayed.
3Tap Unlock.
The Unlock Message screen is displayed.
4Enter the assigned password and tap OK. 
						

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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, you must enter the correct password. If 
you forget the password, you need to perform a hard reset. However, performing a hard 
reset deletes all the data on your CLIÉ handheld (by performing a HotSync
® operation, 
you can restore the backup data in your computer).
bFor details on how to reset your CLIÉ handheld, refer to “Basic operations of your 
Sony CLIÉ™ handheld: Restarting your Sony CLIÉ handheld” of the “Read This 
First (Operating Instructions).” 
Turning off your CLIÉ handheld after locking
This feature locks and turns off your CLIÉ handheld. To start your CLIÉ 
handheld, you must enter the correct password.
1Perform a HotSync® operation between your computer and 
CLIÉ handheld to create backup data of your CLIÉ handheld 
in your computer.
For details on the HotSync® feature, refer to “Backing up data to your 
computer with a HotSync® operation” on page 168.
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Locking your CLIÉ handheld with a password (Data protection)
2Rotate 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.
3Follow “Assigning a password” on page 178 to assign a 
password.
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, you must enter the correct password.
Note
When entering your password after having once turned off your CLIÉ handheld 
before, enter it using the hardware keyboard.
You cannot enter the password using the on-screen keyboard or Graffiti. 
						

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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 1 to 3 of “Turning off your CLIÉ handheld after 
locking” on page 175.
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 the Lock Handheld screen.
Never: Your CLIÉ handheld is not locked automatically.
On power off: Your CLIÉ handheld is locked when it is turned off.
At a preset time: Set a time for your CLIÉ handheld to be locked 
automatically.
After a preset delay: Set a time for your CLIÉ handheld to be locked 
automatically if it is inactive for a preset time.
5Tap OK. 
						

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Protecting data
You can protect your data from unauthorized users by assigning a password. 
Additionally, you can create private data which will not be shown even if a 
password is entered.
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 screen.
The Security screen is displayed.
Tip
You can also tap the Security icon to display the Security screen.
2Tap -Unassigned-.
The Password dialog box is displayed.
3Enter a password.
4Tap OK.
The Password Confirm dialog box is displayed.
5Enter the password once again to verify it and tap OK.
Your password is assigned and -Assigned- is displayed in step 2.
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Protecting data
Tip
In step 3, you can enter a hint to remember your password. The hint will be 
displayed to remind you the correct password when you enter the incorrect 
password.
Changing or deleting a password
You can change or delete the assigned password.
1Rotate 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.
2Tap -Assigned-.
The Password dialog box is displayed.
3Enter the current password and tap OK.
The Password dialog box is displayed.
4Enter a new password and tap OK.
To delete the password, tap Unassign.
If you forget your password
If you forget your password, you can delete it forcibly. However, note that 
deleting the password forcibly also deletes all your private data (if you perform 
a HotSync
® operation to synchronize with your computer, you can restore your 
private data that has been backed up).
1In step 2, tap Lost Password.
The Delete Password dialog box is displayed.
2Tap Yes.
Your password and private data are deleted. 
						

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Protecting data
Hiding or masking private data
You can choose to hide or mask your private data in applications such as 
Address Book or Memo Pad. To view the private data, you need to enter the 
password. Even if the data is invisible, it is saved.
1Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select Security on the 
Application Launcher screen.
The Security screen is displayed.
Tip
You can also tap the Security icon to display the Security screen.
2Tap the arrow V next to Current Privacy to select Mask 
Records or Hide Records. 
The Mask Records screen or Hide Records screen is displayed.
3Tap OK.
The private data becomes invisible.
When you select Hide Records When you select Mask Records