Sony Clie Peg Tg50 Handheld Instructions Manual

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Performing a HotSync® operation
To perform a HotSync® operation, the Palm™ Desktop for 
CLIÉ software must be installed on your computer and the cradle 
should be connected to the computer. 
bFor details on how to prepare for a HotSync® operation, follow the 
procedure as described in “Using your CLIÉ™ handheld with your 
computer” in the “Read This First (Operating Instructions).”
Performing a HotSync® operation with the cradle 
(Local HotSync
®)
Performing a HotSync® operation with the cradle is called a 
Local HotSync®.
1Place your CLIÉ handheld in the cradle.
2Press the HotSync   button on the cradle.
The HotSync® operation starts.
When the HotSync
® operation is complete, a message 
showing the HotSync® completion is displayed on your 
CLIÉ handheld.
(Location of the HotSync 
 button may vary 
depending on your 
model.)
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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 close 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 onwards, where Windows XP Home Edition and 
Windows XP Professional are common, they will both be referred to 
as Windows XP.
Tip
If you cannot perform a HotSync® operation
Refer to the “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 in the top ri ght-hand 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 183.
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 the front by 
performing one of the following.
– Press the Alt and Tab keys at the same time.
– Click the HotSync    icon in the bottom right-hand corner 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 . . . . . . . . . .   68
Setting the Bluetooth™ function (for Bluetooth™ built-in models only)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   70
Assigning applications to application  buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Customizing the full-screen pen stroke  activities  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Assigning applications to HotSync buttons  . . . .   76
Adding/Changing communication device  preferences  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   77
Setting the Date & Time preferences  . . . . . . . .   79
Adjusting the Digitizer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   82
Setting the display format of the time, date, and  numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   83
Setting the automatic power-off time  . . . . . . . .   85
Setting sounds  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   86
Turning the Alarm LED on or off . . . . . . . . . . . .   87
Turning the Beam Receive feature on or off . . . .   88
Changing the Network preferences . . . . . . . . . .   89
Creating Graffiti
® ShortCuts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   99 
						

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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 the “Read This First (Operating 
Instructions).”
SettingsDetails
BluetoothSets the configuration for the Bluetooth™ function.
For details, refer to page 70.
(for Bluetooth™ built-in models only)
ButtonsCustomizes applications assigned to application buttons 
and a HotSync button, or the full-screen pen stroke 
activities.
For details, refer to pages 73 to 76.
ConnectionSets the configuration for the communication device.
For details, refer to page 77.
Date & TimeSets the current date, time, time zone, daylight saving 
configuration.
For details, refer to page 79.
DigitizerCalibrates the screen of your CLIÉ handheld.
For details, refer to page 82.
FormatsSets the formats for time or date.
For details, refer to page 83.
GeneralSets the general configurations such as system sound, 
LED feature* or auto shut-off interval.
(*not available on certain models)
For details, refer to pages 85 to 88.
NetworkSets the Internet connection configuration.
For details, refer to page 89.
OwnerSets the owner information, such as name or phone 
number.
For details, refer to page 173.
ShortCutsDefines a list of Graffiti
® abbreviations.
For details, refer to page 99. 
						

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What you can do with Preferences
Displaying the Preferences 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 top right-hand corner of the screen 
and select the Preferences menu you want to configure. 
						

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Setting the Bluetooth™ function
(for Bluetooth™ built-in models only)
Note
You cannot use the Bluetooth™ function while the Bluetooth Preferences screen is 
displayed.
Turning the Bluetooth™ function on or off
You can turn the Bluetooth™ function on or off. 
When you disable the Bluetooth™ function, you cannot send data by the 
function but your CLIÉ handheld’s battery is conserved. By default, the 
Bluetooth™ function is disabled.
1Tap the arrow V in the top right-hand corner of the 
Preferences screen and select Bluetooth.
The Bluetooth Preferences screen is displayed.
2Tap the arrow V next to Bluetooth and select Enabled or 
Disabled.
Enabled: Turns on the Bluetooth™ function. The Bluetooth LED lights up or 
blinks.
Disabled: Turns off the Bluetooth™ function.