4-667-217-11 (1) Read This First Operating Instructions 1 Checking the package contents Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld components 2 Setting up your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld 3 Performing the initial settings 4 Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld Enjoying your CLIÉ™ Handheld Using applications Personal Entertainment Organizer PEG-NX70V PEG-NX60 © 2002 Sony Corporation
About this manual This manual provides an overview of your CLIÉ™ handheld’s features including information about setting up your CLIÉ™ handheld and what you can do with your CLIÉ™ handheld. Checking the package contents Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld components Setting up your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld Performing the initial settings Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld Enjoying your CLIÉ™ Handheld Page 9 Make sure that all the accessories are supplied in the package.
Refer to the following with this manual together. Handbook (A PDF file in the CD-ROM) • When using CLIÉ handheld for the first time The basic features and operations are explained in detail. • CLIÉ handheld advanced operations The convenient features and how to make full use of your CLIÉ handheld are explained in detail. CLIÉ Application Manual (HTML format: Start up on a computer) The manual explains about how to use the supplied applications in detail.
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. For customers in the U.S.A and Canada Owner’s Record – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium-ion batteries.
Recycling Lithium-Ion batteries Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit the website (http://www.rbrc.org/). When you dispose a CLIÉ handheld, follow the steps below for recycling batteries.
Table of Contents Checking the package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld components . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Locating the parts of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Changing the operating style. . . . . . .13 Locating cradle components . . . . . . .15 Opening/Playing back files (CLIE Viewer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Entering data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® operation . . . . .
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . 86 Additional information. . . . .91 Preventing problems . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Notes on use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Solving problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Notes on this manual • This manual supports PEG-NX70V and PEG-NX60.
Checking the package contents Checking the package contents Please check the accessories in the package at the beginning. CLIÉ handheld (1) Cradle (1) The illustration is for PEG-NX70V. AC power adapter (1) Headphones (1) Stylus (1) Audio remote control (1) The stylus is stored in your CLIÉ handheld at the factory.
Plug adapter (1) Plug adapter attachment (1) Protect card (1) Installation CD-ROM (1) The protect card is stored in your CLIÉ handheld at the factory. Strap (1) Refer to the illustration below to attach the strap.
Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld components Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld components Each part of the CLIÉ handheld and of the supplied accessories is explained.
A Display Panel (Page 13) B Screen (Page 40) C Graffiti Writing Area (Page 40) D Application Buttons (Page 45) E Scroll Button (Page 34) F Hardware Keyboard (Page 37) Back panel A IR port (Page 36) B “Memory Stick” LED (Page 35) C “Memory Stick” Slot (Page 35) D Wireless Communication Slot (Page 38) E Speaker (Page 43) F Reset Button (Page 52) G Interface Connector (Page 16, 17) H Stylus (Page 29) 12
Changing the operating style Your CLIÉ handheld can be used with the display panel set in three different styles. Carrying style Opened style Set your CLIÉ handheld to the “opened style,” when you enter a lot of data with the hardware keyboard. Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld components Set your CLIÉ handheld to the “carrying style,” when carrying it around in your baggage or pocket to guard the screen from damage. b Open the display panel until it clicks into place.
Turned style Set your CLIÉ handheld to “turned style” to make it compact when you operate it with the Stylus or use it in the Camera mode (PEG-NX70V only). b Open the display and rotate it clockwise until it clicks into place b Fold the display over the keyboard Note Do not turn the display panel in any direction other than that specified and do not put too much force. Closing the display panel Close the display panel by rotating it counterclockwise.
Locating cradle components B Interface Connector (Page 16) Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld components A Stylus holder Stores the stylus. D USB Connector (Page 21) E AC Adapter Connector (Page 16) C HotSync Button (Page 28, 49) Locating the controls on the supplied audio remote control You can use the audio remote control when you play back music or audio movies with an application such as Audio Player or Movie Player. A .
Setting up your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld Follow these steps before you start using your CLIÉ handheld: 1 2 3 Charging your CLIÉ handheld. Installing software on your computer. Connecting your computer to the CLIÉ handheld. Step 1: Charging your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Note Before you use your CLIÉ handheld for the first time, make sure to charge it. 1 2 3 1 2 16 Connect the AC adapter to the cradle. Connect the AC adapter to the wall outlet.
3 Insert your CLIÉ handheld at an angle in the cradle and lay it back to fit into place. The POWER LED indicator of your CLIÉ handheld turns on. It takes about four hours for your CLIÉ handheld to be fully charged for the first time. The POWER LED indicator of your CLIÉ handheld turns off when charging is completed. Tip Notes • If the battery in your CLIÉ handheld is fully discharged, all data stored on the memory in your CLIÉ handheld will be lost.
2 Connect the AC code to the AC adapter. How to connect the supplied plug adapter attachment Connect the supplied plug adapter attachment as illustrated. Plug adapter attachment Plug adapter AC adapter How to remove the plug adapter Remove by pressing the plug adapter on both sides as illustrated.
Step 2: Installing the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software on your computer The Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software in the supplied CD-ROM is required to be installed on your computer. The software is used for data transfer between your CLIÉ handheld and computer, or handling data such as Address Book on your computer. b For details on the system required on a computer, refer to “System required on a computer” on page 96.
5 Select the software you will use to synchronize your CLIÉ handheld with your computer. If you select “Synchronize with Palm Desktop for CLIÉ,” Intellisync Lite will not be installed. If you select “Synchronize with Microsoft Outlook or Lotus Organizer,” Palm Desktop and Intellisync Lite will be installed. 6 Click Next. The Setup Type window is displayed. 7 Select the setup type (Typical or Custom) and the destination folder.
Step 3: Connecting the cradle to your computer When you complete the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software installation, connect the cradle to a USB connector on your computer to synchronize the information on your CLIÉ handheld with the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software on your computer. Connect the cradle to your computer To the wall outlet Note Make sure that you directly connect the cradle to a USB connector on your computer.
Performing the initial settings The first time you turn on your CLIÉ handheld, the initial settings are required before operating your CLIÉ handheld. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the initial settings and to get accustomed to operations on your CLIÉ handheld. Step 1: Turning on your Sony CLIÉ Handheld for the first time 1 Press the POWER button. Your CLIÉ handheld turns on, and the Welcome screen appears.
2 Take out the Stylus. You can use the stylus to enter data or to select applications. Take out the Stylus Notes 3 Press lightly on the screen with the stylus. This action is called “tapping.” The digitizer calibration screen appears. Calibration aligns the internal circuitry of the CLIÉ handheld with its touch-sensitive screen so your CLIÉ handheld can detect the task you want to perform when you tap an item on the screen.
4 Following the on-screen instruction, tap the center of the displayed mark. Note If the digitizer is not configured correctly, the scroll bar may not operate properly, “tapping” may not work as expected, or other problems may occur. For re-configuring the digitizer, refer to “Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld: Adjusting the digitizer” in “Handbook.” After calibration is completed, a screen for setting the time and date appears. 5 Tap the Set Time box. The Set Time screen appears.
8 Tap OK. The Set Time screen closes. 9 Tap the Set Date box. The Set Date screen appears. 11 Tap the arrow b or B next to the year to select the current year. Performing the initial settings 10 Tap the current month and then tap the current date. The Set Date screen closes. 12 Tap the Time Zone box. The Set Time Zone screen appears.
13 14 Tap the region to set the time zone and then tap OK. Tap the arrow V next to Daylight Saving and select ON or OFF. 15 Tap Next. 16 Tap Next. The Enter Data screen appears.
17 Tap Done. The initial settings are complete, and the CLIE Launcher screen appears. Performing the initial settings Initial settings are complete. Step 2: Setting the user name 1 Place your CLIÉ handheld on the cradle.
2 Press the HotSync button on the cradle. Press the HotSync button The USB Driver Installation starts automatically. 3 When the New User dialog box is displayed on your computer window, enter your user name. Enter the user name that you prefer. Note When you have already used another CLIÉ handheld Every handheld should have a unique name. To prevent loss of user’s records, never try to synchronize more than one handheld to the same user name.
Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld This chapter describes how to start applications, enter data, and perform other basic operations. Basic operations Using the stylus Taking out the stylus The stylus is stored in the holder on the keyboard panel of your CLIÉ handheld. Note To avoid losing the stylus, always put it back in its holder on your CLIÉ handheld after use.
Dragging Just as you can drag the mouse to select (and drag) text or move objects on your computer, you can use the stylus to drag an item on the screen of your CLIÉ handheld. Press the stylus lightly on the item, and move it along the screen surface. Using the Jog Dial™ navigator Your CLIÉ handheld is equipped with a Jog Dial™ navigator, which allows you to perform all major operations without the stylus. You can operate your CLIÉ handheld using the Jog Dial™ navigator with just one hand.
Functions of parts POWER Button Turning on your CLIÉ handheld POWER Button Press the POWER button. Your CLIÉ handheld turns on and the last screen you viewed is displayed. When your CLIÉ handheld turns on, the POWER LED (page 32) indicator lights green. Tip When you turn on your CLIÉ handheld for the first time, the Setup screen appears (page 22). Turning off your CLIÉ handheld Press the POWER button again.
POWER LED LED indicator shows the status of your CLIÉ handheld by its color. LED The status of your CLIÉ handheld Lights green The power is ON. Lights orange The battery is being charged. Blinks orange Alarm notifies you at a given time if you have made an alarm setting in an application, such as Date Book. Blinks green (three times) The HOLD switch is in the HOLD position. (Blinks when you try to turn on your CLIÉ handheld) OFF The power is OFF.
Camera (for PEG-NX70V only) You can take image files or movie files. Note When the camera is not used, rotate the lens part to the inward side of the CLIÉ handheld until it clicks into place. b For details, refer to “Enjoying your CLIÉ Handheld” on page 55. REC LED Lights when you are recording a movie. on your computer. HOLD Switch Protects your CLIÉ handheld from accidental tapping on the screen or pressure on the POWER button when you are carrying your CLIÉ handheld.
BACK Button Cancels the selection of an item and cancels the operation. Depending on the application, unique features such as restoring to the previous screen are assigned. Tip Press the BACK button for a few seconds to switch to the CLIE Launcher screen. b For details, refer to the explanation of each application in “CLIÉ Application Manual” on your computer. Scroll Button Displays text and other information that extends beyond the area of the screen.
“Memory Stick” Slot Insert a “Memory Stick” media into this slot. The “Memory Stick” LED blinks in orange while your CLIÉ handheld is writing data to or reading data from a “Memory Stick” media. b For details, refer to “Using “Memory Stick” media” in “Handbook.” Inserting a “Memory Stick” media Notes • Insert “Memory Stick” media in the right direction. If “Memory Stick” media is forcibly inserted in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick” slot may be damaged.
IR port You can beam data between your CLIÉ handheld and another CLIÉ handheld or Palm OS® PDA. b For details, refer to “Beaming” in “Handbook.” Tip You can also use your CLIÉ handheld as a remote control with the CLIE Remote Commander software. b For details, refer to “CLIÉ Application Manual” on your computer. Note Be sure not to conceal the IR port with the display panel when your CLIÉ handheld is set to “opened style.
Hardware Keyboard You can use the hardware keyboard in the same way as with the keyboard of your computer. It is convenient when you want to enter lots of data. Input commands list You can carry out commands using the hardware keys in combination. Key combinations Example: Ctrl+C t Hold down the Ctrl key and press the key of the character C. Function Fn + character Enter the numbers and marks printed in blue. Shift + character Enter the alphabets in upper case when “Caps” is off.
Ctrl + BS and hold Same as keeping the BACK button pressed. Ctrl + Shift + R Same as rotating the Jog Dial™ navigator upwards while pressing it. Ctrl + Shift + r Same as rotating the Jog Dial™ navigator downwards while pressing it. Ctrl + Tab Jumps to the next field. Ctrl + Shift + Tab Jumps back to the previous field. Wireless Communication Slot You can connect to the Internet, by using the compact flash type data network card (From this point referred to as network card).
Inserting the network card Tip The protect card is inserted into the wireless communication slot at the factory. Note If the network card is forcibly inserted in the wrong direction or angle, the CLIÉ handheld may cause a malfunction. Make sure that your CLIÉ handheld is turned off, and then pull out the network card. Notes • Do not remove the network card while it is connected to the Internet, as a malfunction may occur.
Locating the components of the front panel Tip If a different screen is displayed, tap “3 Home icon.” Tap this icon to switch the screen view A CLIE Launcher Groups List The list of CLIE Launcher groups is displayed. G Application Manager Icon (page 41) B Favorite Applications (shortcuts) You can create shortcuts to favorite applications. I Position Indicator C Home Icon If you tap this icon, the Application Launcher (List of applications) screen will be displayed.
Brightness Adjustment Icon Tap this icon to adjust the brightness level of the LCD screen of your CLIÉ handheld. Note If the digitizer preferences are not set correctly, you may have difficulty in tapping. b For details, refer to “Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld: Adjusting the digitizer” in “Handbook.” Application Manager Icon b For details, refer to “Sony CLIÉ™ Handheld basic operations: Using “CLIE Launcher”: Application manager icon” in “Handbook.
Icons for switching the Graffiti/Software Keyboard You can switch between the Graffiti writing area and the software keyboard by tapping this icon. The working of the software keyboard is the same as the on-screen keyboard, however the applications can be used without minimizing the current screen.
:Tap this icon to display the information for the “Memory Stick” media inserted in your CLIÉ handheld. When the Data Protection switch of the “Memory Stick” media is at the “Lock” position, the icon is displayed. When you insert a “Memory Stick”-type accessory in your CLIÉ handheld, the icon is displayed. When the “Memory Stick” media cannot be read normally, the icon is displayed. When the “Memory Stick” slot of your CLIÉ handheld is empty, the icon is displayed.
Using applications Your CLIÉ handheld can carry out various functions through applications. You need to start an application when you utilize certain features or functions. Tapping the desired application icon in the CLIE Launcher screen 1 2 Tap the Home screen. icon to display the CLIE Launcher Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select an application icon and press it to start. Tip You can also tap the desired application icon in the CLIE Launcher screen to start the application.
Pressing the application button You can press the application button to start an application when your CLIÉ handheld is set to the opened style. At the factory setting, the application buttons are set to start Date Book, Address, To Do List, and Memo Pad as icons shown on each button. Tips Quitting an application and opening another application You can only operate one application at a time in your CLIÉ handheld.
Opening/Playing back files (CLIE Viewer) You can use “CLIE Viewer” to view image files and movie files on your CLIÉ handheld and to open voice memo or handwriting memos. b For details, refer to “CLIÉ Application Manual” on your computer. Opening/Playing back files 1 2 3 Tap the Home screen. icon to display the CLIE Launcher Select the CLIE Viewer icon to start CLIE Viewer. Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the file you want to display and press the Jog Dial™ navigator.
Selecting/Deleting files in CLIE Viewer You can select the file from the list screen in CLIE Viewer when attaching image files or movie files of your CLIÉ handheld to your e-mails, when using the image files in PhotoStand (page 73), CLIE Album (page 72) and Photo Editor (page 73), or when deleting files. 1 Start CLIE Viewer and tap the command button to select the function. : Select the file to be attached to the e-mail The icon will be displayed if the CLIE Mail application is installed.
Entering data Entering data There are five ways to enter data in your CLIÉ handheld. Select the one that best suits you. z Hardware keyboard (page 37) You can enter data using the hardware keyboard in the same way as with the keyboard of your computer. It is convenient when you want to enter lots of data. z On-screen keyboard You can enter data by tapping the keyboard that appears on the screen.
Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® operation 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, back up the data of your CLIÉ handheld on your computer, or install add-on applications. b For details, see “Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® operation” in “Handbook.” Performing a HotSync® operation 1 2 3 Turn on the computer and start Windows® operating system.
4 Press the HotSync button on the cradle. The HotSync operation between your CLIÉ handheld and computer starts. Press the HotSync button When the HotSync® operation is complete, the following screen is displayed. 5 Double-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 click Palm Desktop for CLIÉ. The Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software starts.
6 Click the Date Book icon. The Date Book window is displayed. The detail of the schedule for the selected date in Step 2 will be displayed.
Resetting your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Under normal circumstances, you do not have to reset your CLIÉ handheld. On rare occasions, however, your CLIÉ handheld may no longer respond to buttons or commands due to insufficient memory or other reasons. In this case, you need to perform a reset to get your CLIÉ handheld running again. Performing a soft reset All records and entries stored in your CLIÉ handheld are retained even after performing a soft reset.
