4-663-919-11(1) Chapter 1 What is the Sony CLIÉ Handheld? Chapter 2 Setting up your Sony CLIÉ Handheld – Basics Chapter 3 Read This First Personal Entertainment Organizer PEG-T665C © 2002 Sony Corporation Setting up your Sony CLIÉ Handheld – Advanced
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 The model number and serial number are located on the back of the product. Record the model number and the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No._____________ Serial No.
Notes 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 http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium-ion batteries.
Table of Contents About this manual ........................... 5 Which manual to read? .................... 7 Chapter 1 What is the Sony CLIÉ Handheld? What can you do with your Sony CLIÉ Handheld? .............................. 10 System requirements ..................... 12 Sony CLIÉ Handheld components .. 13 Locating front panel controls ........... 13 Locating back panel components .... 16 Locating cradle components ............ 19 Elements of the CLIÉ interface .........
About this manual Welcome to the Sony Personal Entertainment Organizer (referred to as the “CLIÉ handheld” or “Sony CLIÉ Handheld” in this manual). Your CLIÉ handheld comes with three manuals: ■ Read This First (this guide) ■ Operating Instructions (as a PDF file on the CD-ROM) ■ Add-on Application Guide Before using your CLIÉ handheld, read this guide for an overview of features, setup and installation instructions, and other important details.
About this manual Operating Instructions The Operating Instructions manual is on the supplied CD-ROM as a PDF file; you can view or print the file as necessary. The manual describes how to use your CLIÉ handheld and the Personal Information Management (PIM) applications that come with your CLIÉ handheld.
Which manual to read? After you set up your CLIÉ handheld and become familiar with its basic functions, you can refer to the rest of the manuals as follows: When you want to: Read: Manage your personal information using your CLIÉ applications. Operating Instructions Chapter 2 Using basic applications Synchronize data between your CLIÉ handheld and your computer.
Which manual to read? 8 View the World Alarm Clock on your CLIÉ handheld. Add-on Application Guide Chapter 7 Viewing the World Alarm Clock (World Alarm Clock) Use your CLIÉ handheld as a remote control for a TV, VCR, or DVD player. Add-on Application Guide Chapter 8 Using your CLIÉ handheld as a remote control (CLIÉ Remote Commander) Import your favorite sound files from your computer to your CLIÉ handheld.
Chapter 1 Chapter 1 What is the Sony CLIÉ Handheld? This chapter describes the features of your CLIÉ handheld, its system requirements, its buttons and controls, and the contents of the Installation CD-ROM. Contents What can you do with your Sony CLIÉ Handheld? ..................... 10 System requirements ................................................................. 12 Sony CLIÉ Handheld components .............................................. Locating front panel controls ...........................
What can you do with your Sony CLIÉ Handheld? Once you familiarize yourself with the basic workings of your CLIÉ handheld, you’ll easily be able to: ■ Enter your schedule into the Date Book and view them by the day, week, or month, and even set an alarm to remind you of an important event. ■ Keep all your contact names, addresses, phone numbers, and other details in the Address Book. In addition, you can paste an image to an address record using the supplied PictureGear ™ Pocket application.
■ Replace the remote controls of your TV, VCR, DVD player, or other device with your CLIÉ handheld using the CLIÉ Remote Commander application. ■ Use other add-on applications for the Palm OS®. ■ Enjoy Web Clipping*. * You need to install the Web Clipping system from the Installation CD-ROM to your CLIÉ handheld. For details on installation, please see page 62 (Installing add-on applications on your Sony CLIÉ Handheld or Memory Stick media). Web Clipping is a system provided by Palm, Inc.
System requirements To install and operate the Palm™ Desktop software on your computer, your computer system must meet the following requirements: ■ OS: – Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition – Windows® Millennium Edition – Windows® 2000 Professional – Windows® XP Home Edition – Windows® XP Professional * Windows® XP stands for both Windows® XP Home Edition and Windows® XP Professional after this.
Sony CLIÉ Handheld components Chapter 1 What is the Sony CLIÉ Handheld? Locating front panel controls 1 Headphone jack Plug into the supplied headphones jack or stereo mini jack. For details, see “Connecting/attaching the supplied headphones” in the Add-on Applications Guide. 2 Jog Dial™ Navigator Used to select and run applications or items. Depending on the application you use, specific functions are assigned to the navigator.
Sony CLIÉ Handheld components 4 HOLD Switch Protects your CLIÉ handheld from being turned on accidentally when the handheld is not in use. Sliding this switch while using your CLIÉ handheld turns the display off. Note If the HOLD switch is in the protect position, you cannot operate your CLIÉ handheld. 5 Scroll Button Displays text and other information that extends beyond the area of the screen.
Used to turn your CLIÉ handheld on or off. Also, press the POWER button and hold it down for two seconds or longer to turn the backlight of the LCD display on or off. Tip If your CLIÉ handheld is turned off, pressing any application button activates your CLIÉ handheld and opens the corresponding application. q; LED indicator Lights green while your CLIÉ handheld is turned on. Lights orange while the battery is being charged.
Sony CLIÉ Handheld components Locating back panel components 1 Stylus Used to tap icons and buttons on the screen, or to write characters on the Graffiti writing area. For details, see “Using the stylus” in the Operating Instructions manual. 2 Memory Stick™ Slot Insert Memory Stick media into this slot. 3 Memory Stick Access Indicator Lights in orange while your CLIÉ handheld is reading/writing the data in Memory Stick media.
5 Hook for Strap Used to hook up a mobile phone strap (not supplied). 6 Reset Button Under normal use, you should not have to use this button. For details, see “Resetting your Sony CLIÉ Handheld” in the Operating Instructions manual. 7 Interface Connector Used to connect your CLIÉ handheld to the cradle or to the accessories for the CLIÉ handheld (not supplied). 17 Chapter 1 What is the Sony CLIÉ Handheld? – remote-control devices with the CLIÉ Remote Commander application.
Sony CLIÉ Handheld components Removing the supplied protective soft cover from your CLIÉ handheld Slide both switches on the attached end of the cover towards the center (1), then remove the cover (2). Reattaching the protective soft cover Slide the switches towards the center (1) and place the tabs into the holes of the CLIÉ handheld (2). Then slide the switches outwards until they lock into place.
Chapter 1 What is the Sony CLIÉ Handheld? Locating cradle components 1 AC Adapter Connector Connect the supplied AC adapter here. 2 Interface Connector Connect your CLIÉ handheld here. 3 Cradle Indicator When you connect the cradle to the AC adapter and place your CLIÉ handheld on the cradle, the green indicator lights and charging starts. 4 HotSync® Button Synchronizes data in your CLIÉ handheld with the data saved on your computer.
Sony CLIÉ Handheld components Elements of the CLIÉ interface 1 Battery Icon Displays the remaining charge in the battery. When your CLIÉ handheld is placed in the cradle or operates on the AC power source, the battery charging icon ( ) is displayed. Tapping the icon shows the amount of the battery’s remaining charge by percentage, and free memory space. 2 Home Icon Tap this icon and the Application Launcher screen appears, displaying a list of applications.
If the digitizer preferences are not set correctly, you cannot adjust the brightness level properly. For details, see “Adjusting the screen” in the Operating Instructions manual. 5 Application Icon Tap an icon to activate the corresponding application. 6 Scroll Bar Drag the slider up or down or tap the scroll arrows v or V on the ends of the bar to scroll the screen. 7 Calculator Icon Tap this icon to display the onscreen Calculator. 8 Find Icon Tap this icon to open the Find screen.
What is on the CLIÉ Installation CD-ROM? CD-ROM contents The Installation CD-ROM that comes with your CLIÉ handheld contains the following applications and manuals: ■ PC applications You can install the following PC applications and related online help files from the installer’s main launcher window: – Palm Desktop for CLIÉ 4.0.1 (including Intellisync Lite 4.0) – Sonic Stage™ LE – PictureGear™ 4.
The following manuals are available as PDF files on the CD-ROM: – Read This First (this guide) – Operating Instructions – Add-on Application Guide Tip You can view the manuals by clicking Manuals in the installation launcher window that appears when you insert the CLIÉ Installation CD-ROM into your computer. How to read the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM To view the PDF manuals contained on the Installation CD-ROM, you need the Acrobat Reader software installed on your computer.
Chapter 2 This chapter describes basic hardware setup procedures that you should perform, before you start using your CLIÉ handheld in combination with your computer. These procedures include: charging your CLIÉ handheld with the cradle, synchronizing data with your computer, and entering data. Contents Step 1: Charging your Sony CLIÉ Handheld ............................... 26 Step 2: Turning on your Sony CLIÉ Handheld for the first time .. 27 Step 3: Entering data into your Sony 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. Connect the supplied cradle to an AC power source in advance. Charging will start as soon as you place your CLIÉ handheld on the cradle. The battery icon in the screen changes to the battery charging icon ( ). It takes about four hours for your CLIÉ handheld to be fully charged for the first time. If your CLIÉ handheld is charged frequently, subsequent charges will require less time.
Step 2: Turning on your Sony CLIÉ Handheld for the first time The first time you start your CLIÉ handheld, setup instructions appear onscreen. Follow the onscreen instructions to perform initial settings, digitizer calibration, current time, date, and year settings (required for operation). Press the POWER button. Your CLIÉ handheld turns on, and the Welcome screen appears. After a while, the Setup screen appears. b Press the POWER button. 2 Take out the Stylus.
Step 2: Turning on your Sony CLIÉ Handheld for the first time 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 handheld with its touch-sensitive screen so your CLIÉ handheld can detect the task you want to perform when you tap an element on the screen. 4 Tap anywhere on the screen. The following screen is displayed.
After calibration completes, a screen for setting time and date appears. Chapter 2 Setting up your Sony CLIÉ Handheld – Basics 6 Tap the Set Date box. The Set Date screen appears. 7 Tap the arrow b or B next to the year to select the current year. 8 Tap the current month, then tap the current date. The Set Date screen closes. 9 Tap the Set Time box. The Set Time screen appears. 10 Tap the arrow v or V to set the hour to the current time.
Step 2: Turning on your Sony CLIÉ Handheld for the first time 11 Tap each number of the minute, and then tap the arrow v or V to set the minutes to the current time. 12 Tap AM or PM. 13 Tap OK. The Set Time screen closes. 14 Tap Next. The Setup Complete screen appears. 15 Tap Next. The Enter Data screen appears. 16 Tap Done. The initial settings are complete, and the Application Launcher screen (Home screen) appears.
Step 3: Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld There are three ways to enter data into your CLIÉ handheld: – Using Graffiti® writing – Using the onscreen keyboard – Using your computer keyboard Your CLIÉ handheld includes Graffiti writing application as the primary system for entering text and numbers. With Graffiti writing, you write simple strokes with the stylus and they are instantly recognized as letters or numbers.
Step 3: Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld After a keyboard is open, you can tap to open any of the other keyboards, including the international keyboard. For details, see “Using the onscreen keyboard” in the Operating Instructions manual.
Step 4: Installing the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software on your computer Notes • Do not connect the cradle to a USB connector of your computer before installing the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software. The installation of the software might not be performed correctly. • If you are already using a Sony CLIÉ Handheld or other Palm™ OS PDA device, and Palm Desktop software is installed on your computer: uninstall it and reinstall the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software using the supplied Installation CD-ROM.
Step 4: Installing the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software on your computer 3 Click Install Palm Desktop for CLIÉ. The setup program starts and the Welcome screen is displayed. 4 Click Next. The Palm Desktop for CLIÉ 4.0.1 software installation begins. Follow the onscreen instructions, then the following dialog box appears. 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.
