A-BH2-100-11 (1) Sony CLIÉ™ handheld basic operations Entering data on your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® operation Customizing your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld (Preferences) Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® operation (Other HotSync® operations) Handbook Using “Memory Stick™” media Beaming Using the Bluetooth™ function Using the Calculator and finding records Backing up your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld data Protecting your data with a password Enhancing features with add-
Introduction This Handbook explains the basic operations and useful features of your CLIÉ™ handheld. When using your CLIÉ handheld for the first time The basic features and operations are explained in detail (pages 9-66). Sony CLIÉ™ handheld basic operations Explains the basic operations of your CLIÉ handheld and how to use the applications. Entering data on your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld Explains how to enter data in your CLIÉ handheld.
The following manuals are attached to your CLIÉ handheld. Refer to the following together with this manual.
Table of Contents Sony CLIÉ™ handheld basic operations Basic operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Using the stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Using the Jog Dial™ navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Starting an application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Starting an application in the Application Launcher screen (“CLIE Launcher”) . . .
Entering data on your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld Entering data on your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Practicing entering data using the on-screen keyboard . . . . . . . . 43 Entering data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Using Graffiti® writing to enter data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 What is Graffiti writing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Entering characters with Graffiti . . . . .
Customizing your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld (Preferences) What you can do with Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Setting the Bluetooth™ function (for Bluetooth™ built-in models only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Turning the Bluetooth™ function on or off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Viewing/Customizing Bluetooth™ information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Displaying/Deleting the information of target Bluetooth™ compatible devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performing a HotSync® operation via LAN (LANSync) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Using “Memory Stick™” media Using “Memory Stick™” media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 What is “Memory Stick” media? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick” media . . . . . . 128 Protecting the data on “Memory Stick” media . . . . . . 130 Starting an application on “Memory Stick” media . . . . . . 131 Viewing information of a “Memory Stick” media (Card Info) . . . . .
Using the Calculator and finding records Using the Calculator (Calc) . . . . . . 162 Calculating with the Calculator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 The functions of the Calculator buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Using the Calculator menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Finding records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Using the Find option . . . . . . . 165 Backing up your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld data Backing up your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sony CLIÉ™ handheld basic operations This chapter explains the basic operations of your CLIÉ handheld such as using the stylus, using the Jog Dial™ navigator, locating the components and starting the applications. The chapter also gives an overview of menus that are common to the applications and explains how to select characters fonts. Basic operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting an application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using “CLIE Launcher” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic operations Operating using the stylus and the Jog Dial™ navigator. Using the stylus What is a stylus? A stylus is a pen for operating your CLIÉ handheld by directly touching the screen. Tip Where is the stylus located? The stylus is stored in your CLIÉ handheld. The exact storage location varies depending on your model. b For details, refer to “Sony CLIÉ™ handheld components” of the “Read This First (Operating Instructions).
Basic operations You can operate your CLIÉ handheld using the stylus in the following ways. Tapping Lightly pressing the required item on the screen with the stylus is called “Tapping.” When entering data with the on-screen keyboard or starting an application, “tap” the desired button or icon with the stylus. Dragging Touching the required item on the screen with the stylus and moving it along the screen surface is called “Dragging.
Basic operations Using the Jog Dial™ navigator What is the Jog Dial™ navigator? Your CLIÉ handheld is equipped with a Jog Dial™ navigator, located at the left side of your CLIÉ handheld, which enables you to perform major operations onehanded without the stylus. Rotating the Jog Dial™ navigator Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select various items or to start applications.
Basic operations Pressing the Jog Dial™ navigator Press the Jog Dial™ navigator to select an item or run a selected application. Note The operations you can perform by using the Jog Dial™ navigator vary depending on the application. b For details on the operations of each application, refer to the “CLIÉ Application Manual” installed on your computer. Tip Rotating while holding down the Jog Dial™ navigator Some applications support operations executed by pressing and rotating the Jog Dial™ navigator.
Starting an application Software that you can use on your CLIÉ handheld to execute a task, such as Date Book, To Do List, or e-mail software, is called an “application.” You need to start an application to operate your CLIÉ handheld. Note For details on starting applications on a “Memory Stick” media, refer to page 131. There may be some system limitations when starting applications on a “Memory Stick” media in the Application Launcher screen.
Starting an application 2 Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select an application icon and press the Jog Dial™ navigator to start the application. Tip You can also tap an application icon in the CLIE Launcher screen to start the application. Quitting an application You do not need to manually save data in the CLIÉ handheld like you do with the computer.
Starting an application Tips • You can switch the application to another application by pressing the Application button. • You can return to the CLIE Launcher screen by holding down the BACK button. Note For some applications, you need to operate Save. b For details, refer to the “CLIÉ Application Manual” installed on your computer.
Using “CLIE Launcher” Locating the components Tip Press the Home /Menu screen if it is not displayed. button to display the CLIE Launcher A CLIE Launcher group list (page 18) Displays the list of the CLIE Launcher groups. B Favorite Applications (shortcuts) (page 22) You can create shortcuts to applications used frequently. C Application manager icons (page 24) You can manage your applications. Functions may be added when you install certain applications.
Using “CLIE Launcher” CLIE Launcher group You can sort applications by grouping them. Note Applications on a “Memory Stick” media cannot be grouped. Editing groups 1 Press the Home /Menu button. The CLIE Launcher screen is displayed. 2 Press and hold the Home /Menu button. The menu is displayed. 3 Select Edit CLIE Launcher Group from the CLIE Launcher menu. The CLIE Launcher Group setting screen is displayed. Note CLIE Launcher groups differ from Palm OS® standard screen categories.
Using “CLIE Launcher” 4 Select a group to edit and tap Edit. The CLIE Launcher Group screen is displayed. Name: You can rename groups. Ordering applications listed: Select the application and tap Up or Down to order applications in the CLIE Launcher screen. Adding applications: Tap Add to display the list and select an application to add. Removing applications: Select an application to remove and tap Remove. Applications removed will be listed in the Unfiled group.
Using “CLIE Launcher” 6 Tap Done. The CLIE Launcher screen is displayed. Tip You can add an application to a group by dragging an icon and dropping it in the group on the CLIE Launcher screen when the Use Drag&Drop check box on the CLIE Launcher Preferences screen (page 27) is on. Ordering listed groups 1 Select a group on the CLIE Launcher Group setting screen. 2 Tap Up or Down. The order of listed groups in the CLIE Launcher screen is changed.
Using “CLIE Launcher” Deleting a group 1 Select a group name you want to delete and tap Delete on the CLIE Launcher Group setting screen. If the group to be deleted includes an application, the Delete CLIE Launcher Group dialog box will be displayed. In the dialog box, tap Yes to delete the group. The applications included in the deleted group will be listed in the Unfiled group. Note You cannot delete the Unfiled group. Selecting a group 1 Press the Home /Menu button.
Using “CLIE Launcher” • You can select the next group by pressing the Home / Menu button. You can also tap the F/f icon or group names on the screen to select a group. Using Favorite Applications (shortcuts) You can create a Favorite Application (shortcut) for frequently used applications. Note You cannot create a Favorite Application (shortcut) for an application on a “Memory Stick” media. Creating a Favorite Application (shortcut) 1 Press the Home /Menu button.
Using “CLIE Launcher” Tip On the CLIE Launcher screen, you can also tap the empty Favorite Application (shortcut) area to display the Favorite Application screen. 4 Tap a Favorite Application (shortcut) number that you want to assign to an application. The list of applications is displayed. Tap the application name to create a Favorite Application (shortcut). 5 Tap Done.
Using “CLIE Launcher” Tip You can also delete a Favorite Application (shortcut) for an application by dragging an icon and dropping it in in the top right-hand corner of the screen (page 186) when the Use Drag&Drop check box on the CLIE Launcher Preferences screen (page 27) is on. Application manager icon You can manage your applications with the application manager icons. The following icons are featured as standard functions.
Using “CLIE Launcher” Displaying information about applications 1 Press the Home /Menu button. The CLIE Launcher screen is displayed. 2 Tap . The list of applications is displayed. 3 Tap an application name whose information you want to display. The CLIE Launcher Info screen is displayed. Tap OK to close the screen.
Using “CLIE Launcher” Editing a description Tap Edit to display the Edit Description screen and enter the new description. OK button: Change to the description entered. Cancel button: Cancel the description entered. Default button: Restore the default description. Menu List The following list describes the functions of each menu in the CLIE Launcher screen. Menus in the CLIE Launcher screen Delete… Beam… Send… Delete an application (page 186).
Using “CLIE Launcher” Info… Copy… Display the version, memory size, and the number of records of an application. Copy an application. Options menu in the CLIE Launcher screen Preferences… Make settings for CLIE Launcher. Show Expansion Cards Check the box to display the applications on the “Memory Stick” media. (Default: On) Display Animation Check the box to adjust the on-screen motion such as scrolling operation. (Default: On) Use Drag&Drop Check the box to enable the Drag&Drop function.
Using the Palm OS® standard screen Switching to the Palm OS® standard screen Your CLIÉ handheld is initially set to display the CLIE Launcher screen when you press the Home /Menu button. To switch to the Palm OS standard screen, follow the procedure below. 1 Press the Home /Menu button. The CLIE Launcher screen is displayed. 2 Press and hold the Home /Menu button. The menu is displayed. 3 Tap Go To Standard View from the Options menu. The screen will be switched to the Palm OS standard screen.
Using the Palm OS® standard screen Switching to the CLIE Launcher screen 1 Press the Home /Menu button. The CLIE Launcher screen is displayed. 2 Press and hold the Home /Menu button. The menu is displayed. 3 Tap Go To CLIE Launcher View from the Options menu. The screen is switched to the CLIE Launcher screen.
Using the Palm OS® standard screen Starting an application Note For details on starting applications on a “Memory Stick” media, refer to page 131. There may be some system limitations when starting applications in “Memory Stick” media in the Application Launcher screen. Starting an application with the Jog Dial™ navigator 1 Press the Home /Menu button to display ® standard screen.
Using the Palm OS® standard screen Changing the preferences of the start-up screen for the Jog Dial™ navigator operation Set the preferences so that rotating the Jog Dial™ navigator displays a list of applications on the left side of the screen. 1 Press and hold the Home /Menu on the Palm OS standard screen. button The menu is displayed. 2 Tap Preferences from the Options menu. The Preferences screen is displayed.
Using the Palm OS® standard screen 3 Tap the arrow V next to Jog Select and select Popup. 4 Tap OK. When the Jog Dial™ navigator is rotated, the list of applications are automatically displayed on the left of the screen.
Using the Palm OS® standard screen Starting an application by tapping an application icon 1 Press the Home /Menu Palm OS standard screen. 2 Tap the icon of the application you want to start.
Using the Palm OS® standard screen Changing the display style of the Palm OS® standard screen On the Palm OS standard screen, you can display applications in the list format or in the small-icon format. You can also choose to display your favorite category or last-used application when the Palm OS standard screen is displayed. 1 Press the Home /Menu button. The CLIE Launcher screen is displayed. 2 Press and hold the Home /Menu button. The menu is displayed.
Using the Palm OS® standard screen Setting to display the last-opened category or the last-used application when the Palm OS standard screen is displayed 1 Press the Home /Menu button. The CLIE Launcher screen is displayed. 2 Press and hold the Home /Menu button. The menu is displayed. 3 Tap Preferences from the Options menu. 4 Tap the Remember Last Category check box or Remember Last Used App check box to select. The check boxes are marked by the default setting. 5 Tap OK.
Using the Palm OS® standard screen Displaying application by category You can choose to display applications by category. Categorizing applications 1 Press the Home /Menu button. The CLIE Launcher screen is displayed. 2 Press and hold the Home /Menu button. The menu is displayed. 3 Tap Category from the Application menu. 4 Tap the arrow V next to each application and select the category.
Using the Palm OS® standard screen Displaying category-wise 1 Press the Home /Menu button. The CLIE Launcher screen is displayed. 2 Perform either of the following operations. • Repeatedly press the Home /Menu button or repeatedly press the Jog Dial™ navigator to display the categories in sequence. • Tap the arrow V in the top right-hand corner of the screen and select the category you want to display. Tip If you select All, all applications are displayed on the Palm OS standard screen.
Changing fonts You can change the font style in applications such as Date Book or Address Book according to your preferences. A font style can be assigned to each application. 1 Start an application whose font style you want to change. 2 Press and hold the Home /Menu button. The menu is displayed. 3 Tap Font from the Options menu. The Select Font dialog box is displayed. 4 Tap the font style you want to use. 5 Tap OK. The text in the application is displayed in the font style you selected.
Common menus The following list describes the function of each menu that is common for the CLIÉ handheld applications such as Date Book, Address, To Do List, and Memo Pad. To display the menu, press and hold the Home /Menu button while starting the application. For menus that are specific to an application, refer to the descriptions of menus for each application. Note Some menus may not be displayed depending on the display style. Edit Menu Undo Reverses the action of the last edit command.
Common menus Keyboard Opens the on-screen keyboard. Graffiti Help Opens the list of Graffiti® character strokes. You can view a stroke for a character as needed.
Entering data on your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld This chapter explains how to enter data on your CLIÉ handheld. Entering data on your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld . . . 42 Practicing entering data using the on-screen keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Using Graffiti® writing to enter data . . . . . . . . .
Entering data on your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld You can enter data by following methods other than the hardware keyboard. On-screen keyboard (Input panel) (page 43) Enter data by tapping the keyboard displayed on the screen. Graffiti® (page 46) Enter data using the freehand input characters, called Graffiti. Once you get used to entering data using Graffiti, it is much faster than entering data with the on-screen keyboard.
Practicing entering data using the onscreen keyboard You can enter data using the stylus of your CLIÉ handheld. Entering data To enter data, you will need software (an application) that is compatible with your CLIÉ handheld. Follow the steps below to practice entering data using the Date Book application. 1 Tap the Date Book Launcher screen. icon on the Application Date Book starts up. Today's schedule is displayed. 2 Tap the time line in the Date Book screen.
Practicing entering data using the on-screen keyboard 3 Press and hold the Home /Menu button. Tap Keyboard from the Edit menu. The keyboard is displayed. Tab Alphabetic Back Space Caps lock Carriage return Caps shift Tap here to display alphabetic keyboard Numeric International Tap here to display the numeric keyboard Tap here to display the international keyboard 4 Select the required keyboard and tap the characters to enter text and numbers.
Practicing entering data using the on-screen keyboard 5 When you have finished, tap Done to close the on-screen keyboard and place the text in the record.
Using Graffiti® writing to enter data This section describes the procedures for creating letters, numbers, punctuations, and symbols, and teaches you some Graffiti® tips and tricks. What is Graffiti writing? Most people find they can enter text quickly and accurately with only minutes of practice. Graffiti writing includes any character you can type on a standard keyboard. The Graffiti strokes closely resemble the upper case letters of the regular alphabet, which makes Graffiti writing easy to learn.
Using Graffiti® writing to enter data The areas for writing letters and numbers are different The Graffiti writing area is divided into two parts: one for writing the letters of the alphabet and one for writing numbers. Write letters here Write numbers here Tip To display the Graffiti writing area, select the line to enter characters, and then press the Text Input /Find button. For details, refer to “Entering characters with Graffiti” (page 54).
Using Graffiti® writing to enter data Q V R W S X T Y U Z Numbers 0 5 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 Keyboard symbols Space Period Back Space Shift Carriage Return Caps Tap twice Continued on next page ••••••••••••••• Entering data on your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld 48
Using Graffiti® writing to enter data Writing capital letters Shift to caps to make capital letters with the same stroke shapes as the basic alphabet characters. • To draw the first letter of a word as a capital letter Use the Caps Shift stroke . Caps Shift To return to lower case, use the BackSpace stroke . Note When you create a new sentence or a new record (by tapping New or a blank line), the first letter is automatically capitalized.
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Using Graffiti® writing to enter data Writing symbols and extended characters Make a Symbol Shift stroke on the Graffiti writing area to activate Symbol Shift. The next stroke you make creates a symbol or extended character.
Using Graffiti® writing to enter data Writing accented characters and nonEnglish characters To create accented characters, draw the stroke normally used to create the letter, followed by an accent stroke. Graffiti writing then adds the accent to the letter. To enter "é," for example, draw and then .
Using Graffiti® writing to enter data Displaying the Graffiti on-screen help Drag the stylus from the writing area to the top of the screen. Graffiti Help opens a series of screens that show the complete Graffiti character set.
Using Graffiti® writing to enter data Entering characters with Graffiti 1 Tap the Date Book Launcher screen. icon on the Application Date Book starts. Today's schedule is displayed. 2 Tap the time line in the Date Book screen. 3 Press the Text Input /Find button. The Graffiti writing area is displayed. 4 Use the tables on the previous pages to find the stroke shape for the letter you want to create. There are two different stroke shapes available for some letters.
Using Graffiti® writing to enter data 6 Lift the stylus from the screen at the end of the stroke shape. When you lift the stylus from the screen, your CLIÉ handheld recognizes your stroke immediately and prints the letter at the insertion point on the screen. As soon as you lift the stylus from the screen, you can begin the stroke for the next character you want to write. Note You must begin the character strokes in the Graffiti writing area.
Using Graffiti® writing to enter data Using Navigation strokes and shortcuts You can navigate within the fields of your application and also quickly enter symbols that are frequently used, by entering the navigation strokes and shortcuts with Graffiti.
Using Graffiti® writing to enter data Using Shortcuts There are four types of Graffiti Shortcut. To use a Shortcut, draw the Shortcut stroke followed by the Shortcut characters. When you draw the Shortcut stroke, the Shortcut symbol appears at the insertion point to show that you are in Shortcut mode.
Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® operation This chapter explains how to perform a HotSync® operation with your computer. What is a HotSync® operation? . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Performing a HotSync® operation . . . . . . . . . . 61 Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software . . .
What is a HotSync® operation? A HotSync® operation is a one-step operation that enables you to synchronize data between your CLIÉ handheld and your computer. With just one press of the HotSync button, you can synchronize your CLIÉ handheld application data with the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software data on your computer, back up the data of your CLIÉ handheld on your computer, and install add-on applications.
What is a HotSync® operation? Tip You can save a backup of the data currently held in your CLIÉ handheld onto a “Memory Stick” media. For details, refer to “Backing up data to a “Memory Stick” media using the Memory Stick Backup application” (page 169). 3 Using the data created in Microsoft® Windows® applications in your CLIÉ handheld Import or export the data between a Windows application on your computer and your CLIÉ handheld.
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. b For 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 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.
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.
Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software Locating the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software components A List pane Displays the records in the current Desktop application. B Application Launch bar Click an icon to open the associated application. C Install 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.
Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software E Record 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.
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.
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. Settings Details Bluetooth Sets the configuration for the Bluetooth™ function. For details, refer to page 70. (for Bluetooth™ built-in models only) Buttons Customizes applications assigned to application buttons and a HotSync button, or the full-screen pen stroke activities.
What you can do with Preferences Displaying the Preferences screen for each menu 1 Rotate 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. 2 Tap the arrow V in the top right-hand corner of the screen and select the Preferences menu you want to configure.
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.
Setting the Bluetooth™ function (for Bluetooth™ built-in models only) Viewing/Customizing Bluetooth™ information When the Bluetooth™ function is enabled, the following items are displayed on the Bluetooth Preferences screen. Device name You can enter a name for your CLIÉ handheld. The device name is required for each CLIÉ handheld to be identified. You can display the name setup window by tapping the square box.
Setting the Bluetooth™ function (for Bluetooth™ built-in models only) Displaying/Deleting the information of target Bluetooth™ compatible devices You can view information of Bluetooth™ compatible devices registered on your CLIÉ handheld or delete unnecessary information. 1 Tap the arrow V in the top right-hand corner of the Preferences screen and select Bluetooth. The Bluetooth Preferences screen is displayed. 2 Tap Trusted Devices.
Assigning applications to application buttons You can assign your favorite applications to the application buttons on the front panel of your CLIÉ handheld. For example, you can assign the Date Book button to start Calculator. The position of the application buttons varies depending on your model. b For details, refer to “Locating the parts of your Sony CLIÉ handheld” in the “Read This First (Operating Instructions).
Customizing the full-screen pen stroke activities You can customize the assignment of the full-screen pen stroke. (you can perform only when the Graffiti writing area is displayed.) Drag the stylus from the writing area to the top on the screen. By default, the full-screen pen stroke activates Graffiti® Help. 1 Tap the arrow V in the top right-hand corner of the Preferences screen and select Buttons. 2 Tap Pen. The Pen screen is displayed.
Customizing the full-screen pen stroke activities Beam Data Beams the current record to another Palm OS PDA. Note Cannot be started by the full-screen pen stroke. Press the Ctrl key and R key on the keyboard at the same time to start beaming. 4 Tap OK.
Assigning applications to HotSync buttons You can assign your favorite applications to the HotSync buttons on the cradle and modem (if a HotSync button is provided). 1 Tap the arrow V in the top right-hand corner of the Preferences screen and select Buttons. 2 Tap HotSync. 3 Tap the arrow V next to a button and select the application you want to assign. 4 Tap OK. The Buttons Preferences screen is displayed. You can start the selected application by pressing the HotSync button.
Adding/Changing communication device preferences You can customize the preference for a communication device to be connected to your CLIÉ handheld. The applications using the communication device comply with this preference. 1 Tap the arrow V in the top right-hand corner of the Preferences screen and select Connection. 2 Tap New. To change the existing preference, tap the preference you want to change and Edit. 3 Enter the connection name in Name. Enter a suitable name.
Adding/Changing communication device preferences 6 Tap OK. The configuration for the communication device is changed and the Preferences screen is displayed.
Setting the Date & Time preferences You can set the date, time, time zone, and the on/off of daylight savings for your CLIÉ handheld. After you set the local date and time of your home base, you can change the displayed time (for example, during business trips) simply by switching the time zones. Setting the date 1 Tap the arrow V in the top right-hand corner of the Preferences screen and select Date & Time. The Date & Time Preferences screen is displayed. 2 Tap Set Date.
Setting the Date & Time preferences Setting the time 1 Tap the arrow V in the top right-hand corner of the Preferences screen and select Date & Time. The Date & Time Preferences screen is displayed. 2 Tap Set Time. The Set Time screen is displayed. 3 Tap the arrow V or v to set the hour. 4 Tap the minute box and tap the arrow V or v to set the minute. 5 Tap AM or PM. 6 Tap OK.
Setting the Date & Time preferences Setting the time zone and daylight saving time Setting the time zone 1 Tap the arrow V in the top right-hand corner of the Preferences screen and select Date & Time. The Date & Time Preferences screen is displayed. 2 Tap the Set Time Zone field. The Set Time Zone screen is displayed. 3 Select the time zone of your region. 4 Tap OK. Setting the daylight saving time 1 Tap the arrow V in the top right-hand corner of the Preferences screen and select Date & Time.
Adjusting the Digitizer You need to adjust the digitizer when performing a hard reset, when the tapping operation or scrolling does not work properly, or when you cannot adjust the brightness of the back light or screen contrast. 1 Tap the arrow in the top right-hand corner of the Preferences screen and select Digitizer. The Digitizer calibration screen is displayed. This Digitizer calibration screen is exactly the same as the screen displayed the first time you turn on your CLIÉ handheld.
Setting the display format of the time, date, and numbers Selecting a regional default When you select the region where you use your CLIÉ handheld, the display format of the time, date, week start day, and numbers are adjusted to the regional default. For example, in the United Kingdom, time is expressed using a 24-hour clock; in the United States, time is expressed using a 12-hour clock with an AM or PM suffix. The regional default setting is applied to the display formats of all your CLIÉ applications.
Setting the display format of the time, date, and numbers Customizing your own settings for each unit You can customize your own settings for the display formats of the time, date, week start day, and numbers. The settings are applied to the display formats of all your CLIÉ applications. 1 Tap the arrow V in the top right-hand corner of the Preferences screen and select Formats. 2 Tap the arrow V next to Time and select the desired format. 3 Tap the arrow V next to Date and select the desired format.
Setting the automatic power-off time Your CLIÉ handheld has an automatic power-off feature that turns off the power after a period of inactivity to conserve your CLIÉ battery. You can adjust the time setting for the automatic power-off feature. By default, your CLIÉ handheld will be turned off after two minutes of inactivity and will be on while it is connected to the cradle. 1 Tap the arrow V in the top right-hand corner of the Preferences screen and select General.
Setting sounds You can adjust the volume level of the system sounds, alarm sounds, and game sounds or turn the sounds off completely. 1 Tap the arrow V in the top right-hand corner of the Preferences screen and select General. The General Preferences screen is displayed. 2 Tap the arrow V next to System Sound and select the desired volume level or Off. When the System Sound is turned off, the chime tones associated with the HotSync® operation are also turned off.
Turning the Alarm LED on or off You can set the CLIÉ handheld to flash its LED at the set time. If you turn the Alarm Sound off and turn on the Alarm LED, you can use the alarm feature without disturbing other people around you. 1 Tap the arrow V in the top right-hand corner of the Preferences screen and select General. The General Preferences screen is displayed. 2 Tap the arrow V next to Alarm LED and select On or Off.
Turning the Beam Receive feature on or off You can turn on or off the Beam Receive feature. When you turn off the Beam Receive feature, you cannot receive data via beaming but your CLIÉ battery is conserved. By default, the Beam Receive feature is set to On. 1 Tap the arrow V in the top right-hand corner of the Preferences screen and select General. 2 Tap the arrow V next to Beam Receive and select On or Off. • On: Enables the Beam Receive feature. • Off: Disables the Beam Receive feature.
Changing the Network preferences Note For the settings specific to each peripheral device, refer to the manual of each peripheral device. Selecting a service template You can customize the Service setting to select the service template for your Internet Service Provider or a dial-in server. 1 Tap the arrow V in the top right-hand corner of the Preferences screen and select Network. The Network Preferences screen is displayed.
Changing the Network preferences Entering a user name The User Name setting identifies the name you use when you log into your Internet Service Provider or dial-in server. 1 On the Network Preferences screen, tap the User Name field. 2 Enter your user name. Notes • Although this field can contain multiple lines of text, only two lines appear onscreen. • Most dial-in servers do not accept spaces in the user name.
Changing the Network preferences Selecting a connection Use the Connection setting to select the method you want to use to connect to your Internet Service Provider or a dial-in server. 1 On the Network Preferences screen, tap the arrow V next to Connection and select Standard Modem. Adding telephone settings When you select the Phone field, your CLIÉ handheld opens a dialog box in which you define the telephone number you use to connect with your ISP or dial-in server.
Changing the Network preferences 3 Change the following settings if necessary: 1 Enter the telephone number used to access the modem. If necessary, enter a dial prefix (such as “9”) to access an outside line, and tap the Dial prefix check box. You can enter a comma in the field to introduce a “pause” in the dialing sequence. Each comma equals a two second pause.
Changing the Network preferences 3 Tap the arrow V next to Connection type and select one of the following connection types. • PPP: Point-to-Point Protocol • SLIP: Serial Line Internet Protocol • CSLIP: Compressed Serial Line Internet Protocol Tip If you are not sure, try PPP; if that doesn't work, ask your Internet Service Provider or your System Administrator for the correct connection type. 4 Tap the arrow V next to Idle timeout and select one of the following options.
Changing the Network preferences Creating additional service templates You can create additional service templates from scratch or by duplicating existing templates and editing the information. After you create a new or duplicate template, you can add and edit settings. To duplicate an existing service template 1 On the Network Preferences screen, tap the arrow V next to Service and select the predefined service template you want to duplicate. 2 Press and hold the Home /Menu button.
Changing the Network preferences Creating log-in scripts A log-in script is a series of commands that automates logging in to a network server, such as your corporate network or your Internet Service Provider (ISP). You can also use non-ASCII characters or literal characters for Log-in Scripts. b For details, refer to “Non-ASCII Characters for Log-in Scripts” on page 97. 1 On the Network Preferences screen, tap the service field. 2 Tap Details. The Details screen is displayed. 3 Tap Script.
Changing the Network preferences Delay Tells your CLIÉ handheld to wait a specific number of seconds before executing the next command in the log-in script. Get IP Reads an IP address and uses it as the IP address for your CLIÉ handheld. This command is used with SLIP connections. Prompt Opens a dialog box and prompts you to enter text of some kind (for example, a password or a security code). End Identifies the last line in the log-in script. 5 Repeat step 4 until the log-in script is complete.
Changing the Network preferences Non-ASCII Characters for Log-in Scripts The following information enables you to create custom log-in scripts that require non-ASCII characters. It is provided for advanced users who understand the use and requirements of such characters in a custom log-in script. Use of ^char You may use the caret ( ^ ) to transmit ASCII command characters.
