3-089-698-11 (1) Read This First 1 Setting up your CLIÉ™ handheld 2 Basic operations of your CLIÉ™ handheld 3 Supplied applications 4 Using CLIÉ Manuals with your computer Troubleshooting Operating Instructions CLIÉ™ handheld components Personal Entertainment Organizer PEG-TH55 © 2004 Sony Corporation Sony Personal Entertainment Organizer PEG-TH55 3-089-698-11 (1)
The following manuals are included with your CLIÉ handheld. Printed manual Read This First (Operating Instructions), this manual* Explains how to set up your CLIÉ handheld and computer, and basic operations. For safe use, make sure you read the supplied “Safety & Regulations Guide”. * If your CLIÉ handheld was purchased in Europe, the manual is not in printed format, but is included as a PDF file on the Installation CD-ROM.
Before use Caution IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, DOWNTIME, AND PURCHASER’S TIME RELATED TO OR ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, ITS HARDWARE AND/OR ITS SOFTWARE.
Table of Contents Setting up your CLIÉ™ handheld Entering text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Using Graffiti® 2 writing to enter text . . . . . 33 Confirming the package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Other ways to enter text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Setting up your CLIÉ™ handheld . . . . . . . 8 Synchronizing data between your CLIÉ handheld and computer by entering a schedule event (the HotSync® operation). . . . .39 Step 1: Charging your CLIÉ handheld . . . . . .
CLIÉ™ handheld components Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Locating the components of the Home screen (CLIE Organizer). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 INDEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Back panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Notes on this manual • Screen shots in this manual may be different from the actual displays in the supplied software.
Setting up your CLIÉ™ handheld This chapter explains how to charge your CLIÉ handheld, perform the initial setup, and use it with your computer. Confirming the package contents Please confirm that all the following accessories are included in the package before setting up your CLIÉ handheld. CLIÉ handheld (1) AC power adapter (1) (including AC cord) Some illustrations omit the protective cover in this manual. USB cable (1) Stylus (1) The stylus is inserted into your CLIÉ handheld at the factory.
Strap (1) Refer to the illustration below to attach the strap. Read This First - Operating Instructions* (1, this manual) Safety & Regulations Guide (1) Setting up your CLIÉ™ handheld Internet Connection Guide (1) Software license agreement (1) Graffiti 2 Card (1) Other printed materials * If your CLIÉ handheld was purchased in Europe, the manual is not in printed format, but is included as a PDF file on the Installation CD-ROM. Make sure that the package contains all of the above contents.
Setting up your CLIÉ™ handheld Perform the following before setting up your CLIÉ handheld. Step 1: Charging your CLIÉ handheld Before using your CLIÉ handheld for the first time, make sure you fully charge the battery. To a wall outlet 1 2 3 Connect the AC power adapter to the DC IN connector of the plug adapter. Connect the plug adapter to the interface connector of your CLIÉ handheld . Connect the AC cord to the AC power adapter (1). Then, plug the AC cord into a wall outlet (2).
Note If the battery of your CLIÉ handheld is completely discharged, all user data stored on your CLIÉ handheld will be lost. How to remove the plug adapter Setting up your CLIÉ™ handheld Remove by pressing the plug adapter on both sides as illustrated. Step 2: Performing the initial setup after turning on your CLIÉ handheld for the first time The first time you turn on your CLIÉ handheld, you need to make some initial settings.
Tips If you cannot turn on your CLIÉ handheld • Did you charge your CLIÉ handheld as described on page 8? b For details, refer to “Frequently Asked Questions: I cannot turn on my CLIÉ handheld” on page 67. • Perform a soft reset if you cannot turn on your CLIÉ handheld even after charging it (page 47). 2 Take out the stylus. You can use the stylus to enter text or to select applications. Take out the stylus Tip You can extend or shorten the stylus, as shown in the illustration.
3 Following the on-screen instructions, tap exactly in the center of the displayed mark. Tap the next targets, which are displayed at the bottom right and then in the center of the screen. The display in the screen depends on where you purchased your CLIÉ handheld. Note Setting up your CLIÉ™ handheld Open the protective cover, and press lightly on the screen.
5 6 Click [Yes] to confirm. (Only available for certain models or areas.) Tap the box next to [Set Time:]. The Set Time dialog box is displayed. Tip You can reconfigure the date and time settings in the Preferences screen. b For details, refer to “Customizing your CLIÉ™ handheld (Preferences): Setting up the Date & Time preferences” in the “Handbook” (PDF format). 7 Tap v or V to set the current time. Tap each box to set the hour and minute. 8 Tap [OK].
9 Tap the box next to [Set Date:]. The Set Date screen is displayed. Setting up your CLIÉ™ handheld 10 Tap b or B to select the current year. 11 Tap the current month, then tap the current date. The Set Date screen closes. 12 Tap the box next to [Time Zone:]. The Set Time Zone screen is displayed.
13 Tap the region to set the time zone, then tap [OK]. 14 Tap V next to [Daylight Saving:] and select [On] or [Off]. 15 Tap [Next].
16 Tap [Next] and [Done]. The Holiday screen is displayed. 17 Tap your country or region in the Holiday screen to set holidays, and tap [OK]. If your country or region is not displayed in the Holiday screen, tap or to scroll the list in the screen. The Confirmation dialog box is displayed. Setting up your CLIÉ™ handheld b Tip If you do not want to set holidays, tap [Cancel].
18 Tap [Yes]. The Home screen (CLIE Organizer) is displayed. Tip The screen displayed when you turn on your CLIÉ handheld and tap (Home) is called the Home screen. b For details on the Home screen, refer to “Using an application: Displaying the Home screen” on page 27. The initial setup is complete.
Using your CLIÉ™ handheld with your computer b For details on the system requirements of your computer, refer to “System requirements” on page 84. b For details on CLIÉ Manuals, refer to “Using CLIÉ Manuals with your computer” on page 57. Before installing the software on your computer Do not connect your CLIÉ handheld to your computer before installing the software. Otherwise, the software may not be installed properly.
Step 1: Installing Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ on your computer Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ is the software supplied with the Palm OS® device. You can synchronize data between your CLIÉ handheld and computer using Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ. Make sure you install this before installing CLIE Organizer for PC (page 23). 1 2 Quit all applications running on Windows®. Insert the supplied Installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The Installation CD-ROM window is displayed.
7 Click [Next]. The InstallShield Wizard window for [Select User] is displayed. 8 Enter a user name and click [Next]. Note If you have more than one CLIÉ handheld Enter a user name that is different from the one you use for another CLIÉ handheld. If you set an identical user name for multiple CLIÉ handhelds, errors may occur. Tip If you want to transfer data between CLIÉ handhelds Refer to “Transferring data from another CLIÉ™ handheld” in the “Handbook” (PDF format). 9 Click [Install].
Step 2: Registering your CLIÉ handheld You can register your CLIÉ handheld by following the on-screen instructions. With your permission, Sony will keep you informed of special opportunities. Also, your registration information helps Sony assist you if you call for customer support. All of the information you provide is confidential. Notes • To register your CLIÉ handheld online, you need to have an access to the Internet. • You need to register again if you purchase a new CLIÉ handheld.
1 Connect the “A” plug of the USB cable to the USB port of your computer. To the USB port of your computer Note Make sure you connect the USB cable directly to a USB port of your computer. If the USB cable is connected to a computer via another device, such as a USB hub, the HotSync® operation may not work properly.
Step 4: Entering a user name for your CLIÉ handheld 1 Tap [Applica…] from the Home screen of your CLIÉ handheld. The Applications screen is displayed. b 2 Tap (HotSync) in the Applications screen. The HotSync screen is displayed. 3 Tap (HotSync) in the HotSync screen. The HotSync® operation starts and the installation for the required software starts automatically.
4 Click [OK] when your user name is displayed in the Users window of your computer. Note If you have more than one CLIÉ handheld, the user name for your old CLIÉ handheld may be displayed. In this case, select the user name you entered in step 8 in “Step 1: Installing Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ on your computer” on page 18. Follow the steps below to install CLIE Organizer for PC on your computer.
4 Click [Install]. Installation of CLIE Organizer for PC starts. “InstallShield Wizard Complete” message is displayed in the InstallShield Wizard window when the installation is complete. 5 Click [Finish]. The Image Converter window is displayed. Image Converter is required to be installed to use CLIE Organizer for PC. Follow the onscreen instructions. The Installation CD-ROM window is displayed again after installing Image Converter. 6 Click [Finish] in the Installation CD-ROM window of your computer.
Installing the supplied applications on your CLIÉ™ handheld b For details on supplied applications, refer to “Supplied applications” on page 50. Note The supplied applications are designed to operate on your CLIÉ handheld only. Compatibility with other CLIÉ handhelds or Palm OS® PDAs is not guaranteed. Installing the applications from the supplied Installation CD-ROM 1 2 Quit all applications running on Windows®. Insert the supplied Installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
Basic operations of your CLIÉ™ handheld This chapter explains how to turn on/off your CLIÉ handheld, start an application, enter text, synchronize with your computer, take a picture, and perform a reset. Turning on/off your CLIÉ™ handheld Turning on your CLIÉ handheld Slide down the POWER/HOLD switch. Your CLIÉ handheld turns on, and the last screen you viewed is displayed.
Using an application To use your CLIÉ handheld, you need to start an application. The following explains how to start an application from the Home screen (CLIE Organizer). Displaying the Home screen The screen displayed when you turn on your CLIÉ handheld and tap (Home) is called the Home screen. When you purchase your CLIÉ handheld, CLIE Organizer is assigned to the Home screen by default. When you turn on your CLIÉ handheld for the first time, the Date Book screen of CLIE Organizer is displayed.
Starting an application from CLIE Organizer What is CLIE Organizer? CLIE Organizer is an essential application that manages all applications installed on your CLIÉ handheld. You can start an application from the application tabs which include Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Free Notes, Memo Pad, Viewer, Reference, and Applications. You can also synchronize the data you entered in CLIE Organizer with CLIE Organizer for PC installed on your computer.
• Memo Pad You can take text format memos. Text files created on your computer can also be read. • Viewer You can display the list of pictures, movie files, voice memos, and Free Notes memos. You can also tap the files to view or play. You can use some reference items, such as [Conversion Table], [Sizes], and [Temperatures and Precipitations], for useful information. New items can be added later. Starting other applications 1 Tap [Applica...] in CLIE Organizer. The Applications screen is displayed.
Quitting the application You do not need to save data manually on your CLIÉ handheld as you do on a computer, although some applications require data be saved. b For details, refer to the “CLIÉ Application Manual” (HTML format). To switch from one application to another, perform either of the following methods. z Tap a tab to start another application. If you are using an application other than the applications of CLIE Organizer, return to the Home screen once and tap a tab.
1 Press the BACK button when the Home screen is displayed. The current application is selected. 2 Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select an application to start. An application is selected. Rotate up or down b 3 Press the Jog Dial™ navigator. The selected application starts.
Tip To select an application by category Tap at the top right of the Applications screen to select the category you want. The category list Pressing the application buttons You can also start the applications by pressing the application buttons. The default setting of the application buttons are: Date Book, Free Notes, and CLIE Organizer. Application buttons Tips • Even when your CLIÉ handheld is off, you can start an application by pressing one of the application buttons.
Entering text Using Graffiti® 2 writing to enter text Using the Graffiti® 2 writing area of your CLIÉ handheld You need to write the Graffiti® 2 strokes in the Graffiti® 2 writing area in the lower screen of your CLIÉ handheld to enter text. The Graffiti® 2 writing area is divided into two parts.
Entering text You need to start an application and display the screen in which you want to enter text. Follow the steps below to enter text. 1 2 3 Start an application, such as Date Book, in which you want to enter text. Tap a line for the insertion point where text is to be entered. Write the Graffiti® 2 strokes in the Graffiti® 2 writing area.
Other ways to enter text There are some other ways to enter text into your CLIÉ handheld. You can use whichever is the most comfortable for you. z Handwriting system There is another way of using the handwriting system besides Graffiti® 2. b For details, refer to “Entering text on your CLIÉ™ handheld” in the “Handbook” Decuma Input You can enter text using Decuma Input, which converts your handwriting into typed text as you write.
Using data You can use data from another application to easily create new data in an application. You can use data efficiently by following procedures. Creating new data from the text data of other applications For example, follow the steps below to use data from another application in Address Book. 1 2 In an application other than Address Book, drag the text you want to use with the stylus. Press (Data Assistant). The menu is displayed in the right of the screen. 3 Tap [New Address data].
5 Tap [OK]. Address Book starts and the data you created is displayed. Tips Creating new data by searching the text data of other applications For example, follow the steps below to create new data by searching the data in Address Book. 1 2 In an application other than Address Book, drag the text you want to search with the stylus.
4 Select the operation you want for the search results. You can select the following operations. A [V]: Tap to display the search results in other applications. B [Detail]: Select the data from the search results, and tap this to display detailed information on the data. When you select the data of Date Book, Address Book, or Free Notes, you can also select the item in the To Do Detail, Address Detail, or Free Notes Detail screen.
Synchronizing data between your CLIÉ handheld and computer by entering a schedule event (the HotSync® operation) What is the HotSync® operation? b For details, refer to “Exchanging and updating files/data using the HotSync® operation (Other HotSync® operations)” in the “Handbook” (PDF format). For example, follow the procedures below using Date Book and synchronize the data with your computer. Entering a schedule event in Date Book 1 Tap [Date B...] in CLIE Organizer. The Date Book screen is displayed.
5 Drag an image file in the contents field with the stylus to where you want to put it. The image file is put. b Contents field Tip A movie file, voice memo, and Free Notes memo can also be put on the screen. b For details on how to use Date Book, refer to “CLIE Organizer-Date Book” in the “CLIÉ Application Manual” (HTML format). Performing the HotSync® operation 1 2 3 Turn on your computer. Connect your CLIÉ handheld and computer via the supplied USB cable (page 20). Tap [Applica...
5 Tap (HotSync) in the HotSync screen. The HotSync® operation starts. When the HotSync® operation is complete, the following screen is displayed. 1 Double-click desktop. (CLIE Organizer for PC) on the Windows CLIE Organizer for PC starts and the Date Book window is displayed. Tip You can also click [Start], select [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP)[Sony Handheld], and click [CLIE Organizer for PC] to start the software. 2 Click the day you entered the schedule event in the calendar.
To display other application windows (Address Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, Free Notes, and Reference) Click any icon on the left side of the window. Performing the HotSync® operation using the wireless LAN function You can also synchronize data between your CLIÉ handheld and computer using the wireless LAN function.
Taking pictures using the built-in camera You can take pictures and view image files using your CLIÉ handheld as a digital still camera. b For details on CLIE Camera, refer to “Still images” in the “CLIÉ Application Manual” (HTML format). 1 Slide the Lens Cover Lever down, as shown in the illustration. The lens cover is opened and CLIE Camera starts. The first time you start CLIE Camera, a message about adjustment for the Flicker control setting is displayed.
3 Slide the Lens Cover Lever up. The lens cover is closed. Notes • By taking pictures, hold your CLIÉ handheld firmly with both hands and press the CAPTURE button slowly. • After the CAPTURE button is pressed when the viewfinder blacks out, your CLIÉ handheld captures an image. At this moment, do not move your CLIÉ handheld, otherwise the picture will be blurred. • Your CLIÉ handheld is equipped with a flicker control feature. However, flicker may occur under certain conditions.
Recording/Playing back a voice memo (Voice Recorder) You can record sounds using the built-in microphone of your CLIÉ handheld. You can also use the voice memo as an alarm sound or attach it to an e-mail. b For details, refer to “Voice Recorder” in the “CLIÉ Application Manual” (HTML Basic operations of your CLIÉ™ handheld format). Recording a voice memo 1 Slide down the VOICE REC switch. Voice Recorder starts, and voice memo recording starts. Speak directly into the built-in microphone.
Playing back a voice memo You can play back a voice memo using Voice Recorder, [Viewer] of CLIE Organizer, or CLIE Viewer. b For details on each application, refer to each application in the “CLIÉ Application Manual” (HTML format).
Restarting your CLIÉ™ handheld Normally, you do not need to reset your CLIÉ handheld. However, if your CLIÉ handheld does not turn on or respond, performing a soft reset may solve the problem. To reset your CLIÉ handheld, follow the procedure below. All records and add-on applications stored on your CLIÉ handheld are retained even after performing a soft reset. Gently press the RESET button with the stylus. The system shuts down and your CLIÉ handheld restarts.
Performing a hard reset If a soft reset does not solve the problem, you may need to perform a hard reset to restart your CLIÉ handheld. Notes • All records and add-on applications stored on your CLIÉ handheld will be erased by performing a hard reset. • Perform a hard reset only if a soft reset does not solve the problem. However, you can restore the data if you have made a backup on your computer via the HotSync® operation*. * Note that some data cannot be backed up.
4 Press (the Left button) on your CLIÉ handheld. The Left button is on the left side when the display of your CLIÉ handheld is face up. Press (the Left button) (the Left The hard reset is performed. After restarting, your CLIÉ handheld displays “palm POWERED”, “SONY” and “CLIÉ”, followed by the SETUP screen. Refer to “Step 2: Performing the initial setup after turning on your CLIÉ handheld for the first time” on page 9 for the initial setup.
Supplied applications The following applications are supplied with your CLIÉ handheld. b For details, refer to the “CLIÉ Application Manual” (HTML format). Types of applications There are two types of applications: • Applications already installed on your CLIÉ handheld • Applications you need to install on your computer b For details on how to install applications, refer to “Installing the supplied applications on your CLIÉ™ handheld” on page 25.
Other applications Applications that are run on your CLIÉ handheld. To start the following applications, tap the application icon in the Applications screen, which can be displayed by tapping [Applica…] in CLIE Organizer. Address Book You can manage addresses and telephone numbers. Supplied applications Applications You can display the CLIE Launcher. b For details on the CLIE Launcher, refer to “CLIÉ™ handheld basic operations: Using the CLIE Launcher” in the “Handbook” (PDF format).
CLIE Mail You can browse, send, and receive e-mail messages with your CLIÉ handheld. Notes • You must be connected to the Internet beforehand to send and receive e-mail messages. • When you want to send an e-mail message from your computer to your CLIÉ handheld, you need to install CLIE Mail Conduit on your computer from “CLIÉ Utilities” of the Installation CD-ROM Menu. CLIE FAQ You can refer to CLIE FAQ for questions about operations on your CLIÉ handheld.
