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| Product Type | Digital Personal Assistant (PDA) |
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | Clié PEG-NZ90 |
| Operating System | Palm OS |
| Processor | Intel XScale PXA250 200 MHz |
| Memory | 16 MB RAM (internal) |
| Display | 3.8-inch TFT color touchscreen (320x480 pixels) |
| Wireless Connectivity | Bluetooth, Infrared (IR) |
| Expansion Slot | Memory Stick slot |
| Camera | Built-in (likely VGA resolution) |
| Audio | Built-in speaker, microphone, headphone jack |
| Battery | Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery |
| Battery Life | Approx. 15 days standby, 10 hours use |
| Dimensions | 4.3 x 3.1 x 0.8 inches (109 x 79 x 20 mm) |
| Weight | 6.0 oz (170 g) including battery |
| Input Methods | Stylus (touchscreen), Graffiti handwriting recognition, on-screen keyboard, Jog Dial navigator |
| Software | Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, CLIE Launcher, Palm Desktop for CLIÉ |
| Data Synchronization | HotSync via USB cradle, IR, Bluetooth, modem |
| Backup Options | Backup to computer via HotSync, backup to Memory Stick via Memory Stick Backup app |
| Security | Password protection, auto-lock, private records hiding |
| Accessories | Stylus, cradle, AC adapter (supplied) |
| Cleaning | Wipe with soft dry cloth; do not use liquids or abrasives |
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USER MANUAL Clié PEG-NZ90 SONY
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)
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-on applications
Exchanging data with another Sony CLIÉ™ handheld
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 9-65).
Sony CLIÉ™ handheld basic operations
Explains the basic operations of your CLIÉ handheld and how to use the applications.
Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld
Explains how to enter data in your CLIÉ handheld.
Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® operation
Explains how to use your CLIÉ handheld with your computer.
CLIÉ handheld advanced operations
The convenient features and how to make full use of your CLIÉ handheld are explained in detail (pages 66-182).
Customizing your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld (Preferences)
Explains how to customize your CLIÉ handheld in a way that suits you.
Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® operation (Other HotSync® operations).
Explains the methods of HotSync® operations.
Using "Memory Stick®" media
Explains how to use data stored on “Memory Stick” media.
Beaming
Explains how to exchange data with another CLIÉ handheld by beaming.
Using the Bluetooth™ function (for Bluetooth™ built-in models only)
Explains how to exchange data with another CLIÉ handheld using the Bluetooth™ function.
Using the Calculator and finding records
Explains the calculator and how to find records.
Backing up your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld data
Explains how to back up the data of your CLIÉ handheld.
Protecting your data with a password
Explains how to assign a password to restrict the use of your CLIÉ handheld or to protect your data.
Enhancing features with add-on applications
Explains how to install additional applications on your CLIÉ handheld.
Using data with another Sony CLIÉ™ handheld
Explains how to transfer data from your CLIÉ handheld to another CLIÉ handheld.
Refer to the following together with this manual.
| Read This First (Operating Instructions) |
| Please read this manual first.The manual explains what you need to prepare prior to operating your CLIÉ handheld, basic operations, or supplied applications in your CLIÉ handheld. |
| CLIÉ Application Manual (HTML format: Start up on a computer) |
| The manual explains how to use the supplied applications in detail.For details on using the manual, refer to “Using CLIÉ Application Manual” in the “Read This First (Operating Instructions).” |
| Troubleshooting Q&A |
| The manual helps solve problems that you may face while using your CLIÉ handheld. |
Notes
- Some of the illustrations and screen images in this manual (Handbook) may not be consistent with your CLIÉ handheld. For details on your CLIÉ handheld, refer to the “Read This First (Operating Instructions).”
- Some of the accessories described in this manual (Handbook) may not be supported by your CLIÉ handheld. For details about accessories supported by your CLIÉ handheld, refer to the “Read This First (Operating Instructions).”
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") 14
Quitting an application 15
Using "CLIE Launcher" 16
Locating the components 16
CLIE Launcher group 17
Using Favorite Applications (shortcuts). 21
Application manager icon 23
Displaying information about applications 24
Menu List 25
Using the Palm OS® standard screen 27
Switching to the Palm OS® standard screen. 27
Starting an application 29
Changing the display style of the Palm OS standard screen . . . . . . 33
Displaying application by category. 35
Changing fonts 37
Common menus 38
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Entering data on your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld
Entering data on your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld ..... 41
Practicing entering data using the on-screen keyboard . . . . . . . 42
Entering data 42
Using Graffiti ® writing to enter data 45
What is Graffiti writing? 45
Entering characters with Graffiti 53
Using Navigation strokes and shortcuts 55
Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® operation
What is a HotSync ® operation? 58
Performing a HotSync ® operation 60
Performing a HotSync ® operation with the cradle (Local HotSync ® ) 60
Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software 62
Starting the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software 62
Locating the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software components ..... 63
Basic operations of the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software ..... 64
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Customizing your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld (Preferences)
What you can do with Preferences 67
Setting the Bluetooth™ function (for Bluetooth™ built-in models only) 69
Turning the Bluetooth™ function on or off 69
Viewing/Customizing Bluetooth™ information 70
Displaying/Deleting the information of target Bluetooth™ compatible devices 71
Assigning applications to application buttons 72
Customizing the full-screen pen stroke activities 73
Assigning applications to HotSync buttons 74
Adding/Changing communication device preferences 75
Setting the Date & Time preferences 77
Setting the date 77
Setting the time 78
Setting the time zone and daylight saving time 79
Adjusting the Digitizer 80
Setting the display format of the time, date, and numbers ..... 81
Selecting a regional default....81
Customizing your own settings for each unit. 82
Setting the automatic power-off time 83
Setting sounds 84
Turning the Alarm LED on or off... 85
Turning the Beam Receive feature on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Changing the Network preferences....87
Selecting a service template . . . . 87
Entering a user name.....88
Entering a password ..... 88
Selecting a connection. . . . . . . 89
Adding telephone settings ..... 89
Adding detailed information to a service template ..... 90
Creating additional service templates .....92
Creating log-in scripts .....93
Using the Network preferences menus....96
Creating Graffiti® ShortCuts ..... 97
Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® operation (Other HotSync® operations)
Customizing HotSync® application settings (Conduit) .....99
Synchronizing with external data (File Link). 101
Customizing HotSync® Manager startup and HotSync® setup options....102
Performing an IR HotSync® operation .....103
Performing a HotSync® operation using the Bluetooth™ function (for Bluetooth™ built-in models only)....106
Performing a HotSync® operation via a modem....110
Performing a HotSync® operation via a network .....116
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Using "Memory Stick®" media
Using "Memory Stick®" media... 125
What is "Memory Stick" media? 125
Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick" media.... 127
Protecting the data on "Memory Stick" media.... 129
Starting an application on "Memory Stick" media.... 130
Viewing information of a "Memory Stick" media (Card Info) ..... 131
Assigning a name to a "Memory Stick" media.... 132
Formatting "Memory Stick" media 133
Exchanging data via "Memory Stick" media. 134
Starting CLIE Files ..... 134
Copying your CLIÉ handheld data to a "Memory Stick" media .... 136
Copying data on "Memory Stick" media to your CLIÉ
handheld 139
Deleting data on "Memory Stick" media 141
CLIE Files menus ..... 142
Exchanging data without using the CLIE Files application. . . . . . . 143
Notes on starting applications from a "Memory Stick" media .... 144
Beaming
Beaming between your Sony CLIÉ handheld and another Palm OS®
PDA....146
What you can do with beaming .....146
Beaming information .....147
Tips on beaming information . .148
Using the Bluetooth™ function
(for Bluetooth™ built-in models only)
Exchanging data using the Bluetooth™ function .....150
What you can do with the Bluetooth™ function ..... 150
Sending data such as image files or Date Book data to another CLIÉ handheld with the built-in
Bluetooth function or Bluetooth
Module (optional) .....150
Performing a wireless HotSync ® operation with a computer ... 152
Using the Calculator and finding records
Using the Calculator (Calc) .....154
Calculating with the Calculator .....154
The functions of the Calculator buttons....155
Using the Calculator menus . . . 156
Finding records .....157
Using the Find option .....157
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Backing up your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld data
Backing up your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld data 160
Backing up data to your computer with a HotSync® operation . . . 160
Backing up data to a "Memory Stick" media using the Memory Stick Backup application ..... 161
Protecting your data with a password
Entering personal information ... 165
Locking your CLIÉ handheld with a password (Data protection). ..... 167
Turn off your CLIÉ handheld after locking 167
Setting your CLIÉ handheld to be locked automatically.... 169
Protecting data....170
Assigning a password ..... 170
Changing or deleting a password 171
Hiding or masking private data 172
Enhancing features with add-on applications
Enhancing features with add-on applications. 174
Installing....175
Installing from your computer....175
Installing applications on a "Memory Stick" media .....177
Installing from the Internet. . . . 177
Deleting the installed add-on applications .....178
Exchanging data with another Sony CLIÉ™ handheld
Exchanging data with another Sony CLIÉ™ handheld .....180
Transferring data using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software . . . .180
INDEX....183
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 the font of characters.
Basic operations ..... 10
Starting an application 14
Using "CLIE Launcher" 16
Using the Palm OS® standard screen .....27
Changing fonts 37
Common menus 38
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 location of the storage varies depending on your model.
For details, refer to “Sony CLIÉ™ handheld components” of the “Read This First (Operating Instructions).”
Note
To prevent losing the stylus, always put it back in its holder on your CLIÉ handheld after use.
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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.” Just as you “drag” the mouse on your computer, use the stylus to “drag” the scroll bar to scroll the screen or “drag” characters to highlight them.

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 one-handed without the stylus.

Rotating the Jog Dial™ navigator
Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select various items or to start applications.

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.
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 130.
There may be some system limitations when starting applications on a “Memory Stick” media in the Application Launcher screen.
Tip
What is the CLIE Launcher screen?
The screen displayed by turning on power and tapping the Home icon is called the Application Launcher screen.

The CLIÉ specific screen “CLIE Launcher” is displayed by default.
Starting an application in the Application Launcher screen ("CLIE Launcher")
1 Tap the Home icon to display the CLIE Launcher screen.
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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
Only one application at a time can be opened and active on your CLIÉ handheld.
The operation to save data is not required when you quit an application.
All work done while working in an application is automatically saved when the application is closed. When you restart the application, the last-saved data will be displayed automatically.
Note
For some applications, you need to tap Finish or Save.
For details, refer to the “CLIÉ Application Manual” installed on your computer.
Tip
You can return to the CLIE Launcher screen by holding down the BACK button.
Locating the components
Tip
Tap the Home Icon to display the CLIE Launcher screen if it is not displayed.

1 CLIE Launcher group list (page 17)
Displays the list of the CLIE Launcher groups.
2 Favorite Applications (shortcuts) (page 21)
You can create shortcuts to applications used frequently.
3 Application manager icons (page 23)
You can manage your applications. Functions may be added when you install certain applications.
4 Application icon list
Displays application names and icons.
CLIE Launcher group
You can sort applications by grouping them.
Note
Applications on a "Memory Stick" media cannot be grouped.
Editing groups
1 Tap the Home icon. 2 Tap the Menu icon. 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.
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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.
Note
The Unfiled group cannot be renamed.
5 Tap Done.
The CLIE Launcher Group setting screen is displayed.
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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 26) 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.
Creating a new group
1. Tap New on the CLIE Launcher Group setting screen. 2. Enter a new group name and then tap OK.

Note
Groups that do not include an application are not listed in the main screen.
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. Tap the Home icon.
2. Press the BACK button.
You can now perform operations on the CLIE Launcher Group List screen with the Jog Dial™ navigator.
3. Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select a group.
The application icon at the top of the list in the group will be highlighted.
If you press the Jog Dial™ navigator, the application icon list is displayed.
Tips
- The applications saved on the “Memory Stick” media will be listed in the Card group.
- You can select the next group by tapping the Home icon. You can also tap the Lsh/Lsh 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 Tap the Home icon. 2 Tap the Menu icon. 3 Select Edit Favorite Applications from the CLIE Launcher menu.
The Favorite Application screen is displayed.

Tip
On the CLIE Launcher screen, you can also tap the empty Favorite Application (shortcut) area to display the Favorite Application screen.
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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.
Note
When you delete an application that is saved as a shortcut, the shortcut is automatically deleted from the Favorite Application list.
Tip
You can also create a Favorite Application (shortcut) for an application by dragging an icon and dropping it in the empty shortcut area when the Use Drag&Drop check box on the CLIE Launcher
Preferences screen (page 26) is on.
To delete a Favorite Application (shortcut)
In step 4, tap a Favorite Application (shortcut) number that you want to delete and select (None) at the top of the list.
Tip
You can also delete a Favorite Application (shortcut) for an application by dragging an icon and dropping it in the top right-hand corner of the screen (page 178) when the Use Drag&Drop check box on the CLIE Launcher Preferences screen (page 26) is on.
Application manager icon
You can manage your applications with the application manager icons.
The following icons are featured as standard functions.

Transferring applications
Displays Beam dialog box (page 146) or Send dialog box (page 150).

Displaying application information (page 24)

Deleting applications (page 178)
Tips
- Application manager functions may be added when you install some applications.
- You can also manage an application by dragging an icon and dropping it in the each application manager icon when the Use Drag&Drop check box on the CLIE Launcher Preferences screen (page 26) is displayed.
Displaying information about applications
1 Tap the Home icon. 2 Tap i.
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.

Tip
You can also display information about an application by dragging an icon and dropping it in the top right-hand of the CLIE Launcher screen when the Use Drag&Drop check box on the CLIE Launcher Preferences screen (page 26) is displayed.
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... Delete an application (page 178). | |
| Beam... Send an application to another Palm OS PDA device via the IR port (page 146). | |
| Send... Send an application or data to another BluetoothTM compliant Palm OS PDA device by wireless communication (page 150). | |
| Edit CLIE Launcher Group | Edit a group of applications (page 17). |
| Edit Favorite Applications | Create a shortcut to an application (page 21). |
| Info... Display the version, memory size, and the number of records of an application. | |
| Copy... 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.
(Default: Off)
Use Beam Icon To Beam Only
(available only when there is a communication facility other than beaming) Check the box to display the Beam screen automatically when you tap the Beam icon.
(Default: Off)
Display
Icon: Displays a simple description for any application.
Icon (Small): Displays a simple description for a selected application.
(Default: Icon)
| Go To Standard View | Switch to the Palm OS standard screen (page 27). |
| About Applications | Displays version information of the CLIE Launcher application. |
Using the Palm OS® standard screen
Switching to the Palm OS® standard screen
Your CLIÉ handheld is initially set to display the CLIÉ Launcher screen when you tap Home 📶. To switch to the Palm OS standard screen, follow the procedure below.
1 Tap the Home icon.
2 Tap the Menu icon.
3 Tap Go To Standard View from the Options menu.
The screen will be switched to the Palm OS standard screen.

Tip
You can display categories in sequence by tapping the Home icon.
Note
Palm OS standard screen categories differ from CLIE Launcher groups.
Switching to the CLIE Launcher screen
1 Tap the Home icon. 2 Tap the Menu icon. 3 Tap Go To CLIE Launcher View from the Options menu.
The screen is switched to the CLIE Launcher screen.
Starting an application
Note
For details on starting applications on a "Memory Stick" media, refer to page 130.
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 Tap the Home icon to display the Palm OS® standard screen.
2 Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the application you want to start, and then press the Jog Dial™ navigator.

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 Tap the Menu icon on the Palm OS standard screen.
The menu is displayed.

2 Tap Preferences from the Options menu.
The Preferences screen is displayed.

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3 Tap the arrow ▼ next to Jog Select and select Popup.

4 Tap OK.
When the Jog Dial™ navigator is rotated, the list of applications is automatically displayed on the left of the screen.

Starting an application by tapping an application icon
1 Tap the Home icon to open the Palm OS standard screen.
2 Tap the icon of the application you want to start.

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 Tap the Home icon. 2 Tap the Menu icon. 3 Tap Preferences from the Options menu. 4 Tap the arrow ▼ next to the right of View By and select List, List (Small) or Icon (Small). 5 Tap OK.



List view List (Small) view Icon (Small) view
Setting to display the last-opened category or the last-used application when the Palm OS standard screen is displayed
1 Tap the Home icon. 2 Tap the Menu icon. 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.
Note
Applications are not recognized as the last-used applications and categories in the following cases.
- Pressing an application button to start an application or category.
- Switching the screen from the Palm OS standard view to the CLIE Launcher view.
Displaying application by category
You can choose to display applications by category.
Categorizing applications
1 Tap the Home icon.
2 Tap the Menu icon.
3 Tap Category from the Application menu.
4 Tap the arrow ▼ next to each application and select the category.
Note
To create a new category, tap the arrow ▼ in the top right-hand corner of the Application Launcher screen and then tap Edit
Categories to open the Edit Categories dialog box.
And tap New, enter a category name, and tap OK. Tap OK again when the new category is added.
5 Tap Done.
Displaying category-wise
1 Tap the Home icon.
2 Perform either of the following operations.
• Repeatedly tap the Home icon or repeatedly press the Jog Dial™ navigator to display the categories in sequence. - Tap the arrow ▼ 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.
It is useful to select All when you start an application with the Jog Dial™ navigator.
Note
CLIE Launcher groups differ from Palm OS® standard screen categories.
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. Tap the Menu icon.
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.
Note
Font style is not available for all applications.
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, tap the Menu icon 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. For example, if you used Cut to remove text, Undo restores the text you removed.
Cut Removes the selected text and stores it temporarily in the memory of your CLIÉ handheld. You can paste the text you cut into another area of the current application or into other applications.
Copy Copies the selected text and stores it temporarily in the memory of your CLIÉ handheld. You can paste the text that you copied into another area of the current application or into other applications.
Paste Inserts the text that you cut or copied at the selected point. If you did not previously cut or copy text, paste does not work.
Select All Selects all of the text in the current record or screen. This function enables you to cut or copy all of the text and paste it at the selected point.
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Keyboard Opens the on-screen keyboard.
Graffiti Help Opens the list of the 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 . . . 41
Practicing entering data using the on-screen keyboard 42
Using Graffiti® writing to enter data. . . . . . . . 45
Entering data on your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld
On-screen keyboard (Input panel) (page 42)
Enter the data by tapping the keyboard displayed on the screen.

Graffiti® (page 45)
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 on-screen keyboard
You can enter data using the stylus of your CLIÉ handheld.
Entering data
To enter data, software (an application) that is compatible with your CLIÉ handheld is required. Follow the steps below to practice entering data using the Date Book application.
1 Tap the Date Book icon on the Application Launcher screen.
Date Book starts up. Today's schedule is displayed.

2 Tap the time line in the Date Book screen.

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3 Tap "a" to open the alphabetic keyboard, or tap "1" to open the numeric keyboard.
The selected keyboard is displayed.

4 Select the required keyboard and tap the characters to enter text and numbers.
You can use the on-screen keyboard in the same way as the keyboard of your computer. To enter a capital letter, tap "cap" and then tap the character button. To delete a character, tap ←.
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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.
∧ B C D E (Graffiti writing examples A, B, C, D, E)
Entering characters with a single stroke
Most characters require only a single stroke. When you lift the stylus from the Graffiti writing area, your CLIÉ handheld recognizes and displays the text character immediately.
To allow you to write an entire character with a single stroke, some Graffiti strokes are portions of the regular alphabet equivalents.
The dot on each shape shows where to begin the stroke
Certain characters have similar shapes, but different beginning and end points. Always begin the stroke from the dot.

Note
You do not need to create the dot; it is only there to show you where to begin the stroke.
The area 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. The small marks at the top and bottom of the Graffiti writing area separate the two areas.

Graffiti character list
Alphabet
| A | J | J | |
| B | BB | K | α |
| C | C | L | L |
| D | DP | M | mm |
| E | N | N | |
| F | O | OO | |
| G | GG | P | PP |
| H | h | Q | O |
| I | I | R | RR |
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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.
• To enter only capital letters (Caps Lock)
Use the Caps Lock stroke ↓↓

Caps Lock
To return to lower case, use the Caps Shift stroke ↓
Writing punctuation marks
Tap once on the Graffiti writing area to activate Punctuation Shift. The next stroke you make anywhere in the Graffiti area (the letters or numbers side) creates a punctuation mark.

Punctuation Shift
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| (.) Period (—) Dash | — | |
| (.) Comma | ↗ | ( () Left parenthesis |
| (') Apostrophe | ↑ | ( ) Right parenthesis |
| (?) Question (/) Slash | ? | |
| (!) Exclamation ($) Dollar | / | |
| (@) At (\) Back slash | ○ | S |
| (#) Number ({} Left brace | \ | |
| (%) Percent ({}) Right brace | ε | |
| (^) Circumflex | ∧ | 3 |
| (&) Ampersand | 8 | (☐) Left square bracket |
| (*) Asterisk (~) Swung dash | ε | |
| (<) Left angle bracket | < | (☐) Grave accent |
| (>) Right angle bracket | > | (;) Semicolon |
| (_) Under bar (:) Colon→ | / | |
| (') Ditto Tab | N | √ |
To undo punctuation shift Enter (Back Space).
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.

Symbol Shift
(•) Bullet x
TM Trademark ÷
(®) Registered = R
(©) Copyrighted (¢) Cent
(') Left single quotation mark
(') Right single quotation mark
(") Left double quotation mark
(”) Right double quotation mark
(§) Section i S
(°) Degree β
+ α
-




(¥) Yen
(£) Pound
(€) Euro £
i L


μ M
f S
To undo symbol shift mode
Enter (Back Space).
Writing accented characters and non-English 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.
| àèiòùáéíóú'y | |
| âêîôûãõñ | N |
| äïöüÿå | O |
To write non-English characters
You can write the following characters without any special punctuation or shifting:
| C | α |
Note
You must write these non-English characters on the left side of the Graffiti writing area.
Displaying the Graffiti on-screen help
Drag the stylus from the bottom of the writing area to the top of the screen. Graffiti Help opens a series of screens that show the complete Graffiti character set.

Entering characters with Graffiti
1 Tap the Date Book icon on the Application Launcher screen. Date Book starts. Today's schedule is displayed. 2 Tap the time line in the Date Book screen. 3 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. For those letters, choose the one that is easier for you. You use the same shape to create both the upper case and lower case version of a letter. 4 Position the stylus in the left-hand side of the Graffiti writing area. Start your stroke at the dot and draw the stroke shape as it appears in the tables.

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5 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. If you do not make Graffiti strokes in the Graffiti writing area, your CLIÉ handheld does not recognize them as text characters.
Notes on writing Graffiti characters
- Recognition accuracy improves when you write large characters. You should draw strokes that nearly fill the Graffiti writing area.
- Write at natural speed. Writing too slowly can generate recognition errors.
- Do not write on a slant. Vertical strokes should be parallel to the sides of the Graffiti writing area.
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 navigation strokes
| Move cursor right | |
| Move cursor left | |
| Copy or delete data (depending on your settings) | |
| Go to the previous field (Address Book only) | |
| Go to the next field (Address Book only) | |
| Open Address Record (Address Book only) |
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.
The following are the Graffiti Shortcuts that are registered on your CLIÉ handheld:
Date stamp ds Breakfast br
Time stamp ts Lunch lu
For example, when you enter “dts” using the Graffiti Shortcut, you can enter the current date and time.
λ → b → 7 → S
Tip
You can also create your own Shortcuts (page 97).
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? ..... 58
Performing a HotSync® operation 60
Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software ... 62
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.

① Synchronizing the data between your CLIÉ handheld and your computer
Synchronizes the data of the Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad between your CLIÉ handheld and your computer. You can manage the data of multiple CLIÉ handhelds separately using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software.
② Saving backup data on your computer
Automatically creates the backup data of your CLIÉ handheld on your computer. If you delete data by accident, if data is deleted by a sudden battery shut-off, or if you need to perform a hard reset, a HotSync® operation allows you to restore the data using the backup data on your computer.
For details on backing up data, refer to page 160.
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Tip
You can save a backup of the data on 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 161).
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.
The compatible file formats that you can import/export with the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software
- Comma/Tab delimited (*.csv, *.txt, *.tab, *.tsv)
- Text file (*.txt) • vCal (Date Book) file (*.vcs) • vCard (Address) file (*.vcf)
- Date Book archive of the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software (*.dba)
- Address Book archive of the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software (*.aba)
- To Do List archive of the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software (*.tda)
- Memo Pad archive of the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software (*.mpa)
* The words in parentheses are file extensions. An archive is a unit that gathers associated files.
For details on importing/exporting data, refer to the Help menu of Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software.
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.
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 with the cradle (Local HotSync®)
Performing a HotSync® operation with the cradle is called a Local HotSync®.
1. Place your CLIÉ handheld in the cradle.
2. Press the HotSync button on the cradle. The HotSync® operation starts.

(Location of the HotSync button may vary depending on your model.)
When the HotSync® operation is complete, a message showing the HotSync® completion is displayed on your CLIÉ handheld.
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Note
Do not remove your CLIÉ handheld from the cradle until the HotSync® operation is complete, as the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software may not close normally.
If the HotSync® operation does not start:
Make sure that the HotSync icon is displayed in the Windows task tray.
If the HotSync icon is not displayed in the task tray, click
Start, Programs (All Programs in Windows® XP), Sony
Handheld, and HotSync Manager. Check that the
HotSync icon is displayed in the task tray and press the
HotSync button on the cradle to start the HotSync®
operation.
The message is displayed on your computer screen when the HotSync® operation starts.
* From this point onwards, where Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional are common, they will both be referred to as Windows XP.
Tip
If you cannot perform a HotSync® operation:
Refer to the “Troubleshooting Q&A.”
Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software
The Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software enables you to view the data, which is transferred from your CLIÉ handheld by the HotSync® operation, on your computer.
Additionally, the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software has the same functions as the Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad applications so that you can enter or modify schedules or address data on your computer and export data to your CLIÉ handheld.
Starting the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software
1 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 Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software.
The Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software starts.
Tip
To quit the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software
Click the close button in the top right-hand corner of the screen or select Exit from the File menu.
Locating the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software components

1 List pane
Displays the records in the current Desktop application.
2 Application Launch bar
Click an icon to open the associated application.
3 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 175.
4 User selector
Displays the user name of the current information.
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5 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. For details on operations, refer to the Palm™ Desktop online help. To display the online help, select Palm™ Desktop Help from the Help menu.
Tip
Changing the user name of your CLIÉ handheld
①In the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ window, click Users from the Tools menu.
The Users dialog box is displayed.
②Click the user name you want to change and click Rename.
Enter a new user name and click OK.
Your CLIÉ handheld user name is changed at the next HotSync® operation.
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 front by performing one of the following actions.
- Press the Alt and Tab keys at the same time.
- Click the HotSync icon in the bottom right-hand corner on the Windows task tray.
Customizing your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld (Preferences)
This chapter explains how to customize your CLIÉ handheld by changing the Preferences settings.
What you can do with Preferences ..... 67
Setting the Bluetooth™ function (for Bluetooth™ built-in models only) 69
Assigning applications to application buttons....72
Customizing the full-screen pen stroke activities 73
Assigning applications to HotSync buttons .... 74
Adding/Changing communication device preferences 75
Setting the Date & Time preferences ..... 77
Adjusting the Digitizer 80
Setting the display format of the time, date, and numbers. 81
Setting the automatic power-off time ..... 83
Setting sounds 84
Turning the Alarm LED on or off. 85
Turning the Beam Receive feature on or off....86
Changing the Network preferences.... 87
Creating Graffiti® ShortCuts 97
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 BluetoothTM function. For details, refer to page 69. (for BluetoothTM built-in models only) | |
| Buttons | Customizes applications assigned to application buttons and a HotSync button, or the full-screen pen stroke activities. For details, refer to pages 72 to 74. |
| Connection Sets the configuration for the communication device. For details, refer to page 75. | |
| Date & Time | Sets the current date, time, time zone, daylight saving configuration. For details, refer to page 77. |
| Digitizer Calibrates the screen of your CLIÉ handheld. For details, refer to page 80. | |
| Formats Sets the formats for time or date. For details, refer to page 81. | |
| General | Sets the general configurations such as system sound, LED feature* or auto shut-off interval. (*not available on all models) For details, refer to pages 83 to 86. |
| Network Sets the Internet connection configuration. For details, refer to page 87. | |
| Owner Sets the owner information such as name or phone number. For details, refer to page 165. | |
| ShortCuts Defines a list of Graffiti ® abbreviations. For details, refer to page 97. | |
Tip
For the setting options not mentioned in the list, refer to the “Read This First (Operating Instructions).”
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 ▼ 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.
1 Tap the arrow ▼ in the top right-hand corner of the Preferences screen and select Bluetooth. The Bluetooth Preferences screen is displayed.
2 Tap the arrow ▼ next to Bluetooth and select Enabled or Disabled.
- Enabled: Turns on the Bluetooth™ function. The Bluetooth LED lights up.
- Disabled: Turns off the Bluetooth™ function.
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. | |
| Allow Device to be Discovered | Yes: Another BluetoothTM compatible device detects your CLIÉ handheld as a target BluetoothTM compatible device. No: Another BluetoothTM compatible device does not detect your CLIÉ handheld as a target BluetoothTM compatible device. (Default: Yes) |
| Allow Wake Up Yes: Even when your CLIÉ handheld is turned off, another BluetoothTM compatible device turns on your CLIÉ handheld automatically and detects your CLIÉ handheld as a target BluetoothTM compatible device (the Bluetooth LED blinks while this feature is enabled). No: Another BluetoothTM compatible device does not detect your CLIÉ handheld as a target BluetoothTM compatible device when your CLIÉ handheld is turned off. (Default: No) | |
| Device Address You can display the device address (identification number of BluetoothTM device) of your CLIÉ handheld. The device address cannot be edited. | |
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 ▼ in the top right-hand corner of the Preferences screen and select Bluetooth. The Bluetooth Preferences screen is displayed.
2 Tap Trusted Devices
The Bluetooth™ compatible devices registered in your CLIÉ handheld are displayed.
3 Select the device whose information you want to display, and tap Details....
The Device Details dialog box is displayed.
Tap Done to return to the Trusted Devices screen.
4 To delete the information of the selected device, tap Delete Device.
When the confirmation dialog box is displayed, tap OK.
5 Tap Done to return to the Bluetooth Preferences screen.
Adding information of target Bluetooth™ compatible devices
Tap Add Device in the Trusted Devices dialog box and follow the on-screen instructions.
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.
For details, refer to “Locating the parts of your Sony CLIÉ handheld” in the “Read This First (Operating Instructions).”
1 Tap the arrow ▼ in the top right-hand corner of the Preferences screen and select Buttons.
The Buttons Preferences screen is displayed.

The screen may vary depending on your model.
2 Tap the arrow ▼ next to the icon and select the application you want to assign.
The application button is changed to what you assigned.
To start the original applications
If you assigned another application to the button, start the original application on the Application Launcher screen.
To reset to default settings
Tap the Default in step 2.
All application buttons are reset to their factory settings.
Customizing the full-screen pen stroke activities
You can customize the assignment of the full-screen pen stroke.

Drag the stylus from the bottom of the writing area to the top on the screen.
By default, the full-screen pen stroke activates Graffiti® Help.
1 Tap the arrow ▼ in the top right-hand corner of the Preferences screen and select Buttons.
2 Tap Pen. The Pen screen is displayed.
3 Tap the arrow ▼ next to Graffiti Help and select the settings for the full-screen pen stroke.
Backlight Turns on the backlight of your CLIÉ handheld without using the POWER button.
Brightness Opens the Adjust Brightness screen.
Keyboard Opens the on-screen keyboard for entering text.
Graffiti Help Opens a series of screens that show the complete Graffiti character set.
Turn Off & Lock Turns off and locks your CLIÉ handheld. To start your CLIÉ handheld operation when it is locked, you need to enter the password (to use the Lock function, you need to enter a password).
For details, please refer to "Protecting your data with a password" (page 164).
Beam Data Beams the current record to another Palm OS PDA.
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 ▼ in the top right-hand corner of the Preferences screen and select Buttons. 2. Tap HotSync. 3. Tap the arrow ▼ 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 ▼ 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 logical name. 4. Tap the arrow ▼ next to Connect to and select how you connect your CLIÉ handheld to your computer. 5. Tap the arrow ▼ next to Via and select what you use to connect your CLIÉ handheld to your computer.
If you select a modem for Connect to
① Tap the arrow ▼ next to Dialing and select the type of line you want to use.
The recommended setting is TouchTone.
Do not select Rotary, except when you are sure that the telephone service being used is not TouchTone.
② Tap the arrow ▼ next to Volume and select the volume of the modem speaker at the time of connection. ③ Tap Details. ④ Tap the arrow ▼ next to Speed and select the maximum speed for the transmission between the modem and CLIÉ handheld. ⑤ Tap the arrow ▼ next to Flow Ctl and select the flow control of the modem connection.
The recommended setting is Automatic.
⑥ Enter the modem initialization command in the Init String.
By default, it is set to either AT&FX4 or ATZ. If the modem initialization command is not specified on the modem, it is not required to change.
⑦ Tap OK.
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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 ▼ 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.
The Set Date screen is displayed.
3 Tap the each arrow ◀ or ▶ beside the year at the top of the screen to set the year.
4 Tap the current month.
5 Tap the current date.
Setting the time
1 Tap the arrow ▼ 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 ▼ or ▲ to set the hour. 4 Tap the minute box and tap the arrow ▼ or ▲ to set the minute. 5 Tap AM or PM. 6 Tap OK.
Setting the time zone and daylight saving time
Setting the time zone
1 Tap the arrow ▼ 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 ▼ in the top right-hand corner of the Preferences screen and select Date & Time. The Date & Time Preferences screen is displayed. 2 Tap the arrow ▼ next to Daylight saving. 3 Tap On or Off.
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. Follow the on-screen instructions to adjust the digitizer.
Tip
Use the stylus perpendicular to the screen to tap targets.
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. However, you can customize your own settings for each unit such as time or date.
1 Tap the arrow ▼ in the top right-hand corner of the Preferences screen and select Formats. 2 Tap the arrow ▼ next to Preset to and select a region name.
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 ▼ in the top right-hand corner of the Preferences screen and select Formats. 2 Tap the arrow ▼ next to Time and select the desired format. 3 Tap the arrow ▼ next to Date and select the desired format. 4 Tap the arrow ▼ next to Week starts and select Sunday or Monday. This setting is applied to the Day, Week, Month, and Agenda views in Date Book and all other applications displaying calendars. 5 Tap the arrow ▼ next to Numbers 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 ▼ in the top right-hand corner of the Preferences screen and select General.
The General Preferences screen is displayed.
2 Tap the arrow ▼ next to Auto-off After and select the desired time.
You can select 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, or 3 minutes.
3 If you want to leave your CLIÉ handheld turned on while it is connected to the cradle, tap the Stay on in Cradle check box.
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 ▼ in the top right-hand corner of the Preferences screen and select General.
The General Preferences screen is displayed.
2 Tap the arrow ▼ 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.
3 Tap the arrow ▼ next to Alarm Sound and select the desired volume level or Off.
4 Tap the arrow ▼ next to Game Sound and select the desired volume level or Off.
The Game Sound setting is only applied to the games programmed to respond to this setting.
Turning the Alarm LED on or off
You can set the CLIÉ handheld to flash its LED at the setting 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 ▼ in the top right-hand corner of the Preferences screen and select General.
The General Preferences screen is displayed.
2 Tap the arrow ▼ 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 ▼ in the top right-hand corner of the Preferences screen and select General.
2 Tap the arrow ▼ next to Beam Receive and select On or Off.
- On: Enables the Beam Receive feature.
- Off: Disables the Beam Receive feature.
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 ▼ in the top right-hand corner of the Preferences screen and select Network.
The Network Preferences screen is displayed.
2 Tap the arrow ▼ next to Service and select the service template (Internet Service Provider name) you want to use.
Tips
- To add the new service template, select New from the Service menu. If the Internet Service Provider name you want to use is not displayed in the list, tap the area showing the service template, or select New from the Service menu, and enter the new Internet Service Provider name. You can create multiple service templates for your Internet Service Provider. You need to name them so that those service templates are uniquely identified, such as “So-net1” and “So-net2.” It is useful when you use your Internet Service Provider by access point or setting.
- If you want to copy an existing service template without changing, select Duplicate from the Service menu.
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 on-screen.
- Most dial-in servers do not accept spaces in the user name.
Entering a password
The Password box identifies the password you use to log into your server or ISP. Your entry in this field determines whether your CLIÉ handheld prompts you to enter a password each time you log into your network:
- If you do not enter a password, your CLIÉ handheld displays the word "Prompt" in this field and asks you to enter a password during the log-in procedure.
- If you enter a password, your CLIÉ handheld displays the word "Assigned" in this field and does not prompt you to enter a password during the log-in procedure.
Note
If you are concerned about security, select the Prompt option and do not enter a password.
1. On the Network Preferences screen, tap the Password field. 2. Enter the password you use to log into your server. 3. Tap OK. The Password field updates to display the word "Assigned".
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 ▼ 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. In addition, you can also define a prefix, disable Call Waiting, and give special instructions for using a calling card.
Note
The Phone Setup dialog box works correctly for AT&T and Sprint long-distance services. However, because MCI works differently, MCI customers need to put the calling card number in the Phone # field and the phone number in the Use calling card field.
1 On the Network Preferences screen, tap the Phone field. The Phone Setup screen is displayed.
2 Enter the phone number for your ISP or dial-in server in the Phone # field.
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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. ② If the phone line you are using for your CLIÉ handheld has Call Waiting, select the Disable call waiting check box to avoid an interruption during a modem HotSync® operation.
Note
Each telephone company assigns a code to disable Call Waiting. Contact your local telephone company for the code you need.
③ If you want to use a calling card to place the call, select the Use calling card check box and enter the calling card number.
Tip
There is usually a delay before you enter your calling card number. Consequently, add at least three commas before your calling card number to compensate for the delay.
4 Tap OK.
Adding detailed information to a service template
If you are using one of the predefined service templates, you probably only need to enter your user name and telephone number. If you are creating a new service template, you may need to provide additional information to your ISP or dial-in server. Use the Details dialog box to add additional information to a selected service template.
To select a connection type
1 On the Network Preferences screen, tap the service field.
2 Tap Details.
The Details screen is displayed.
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3 Tap the arrow ▼ 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 ▼ next to Idle timeout and select one of the following options.
- 1 Minute: Waits one minute before dropping the connection when you open another application that does not use the network. • 2 Minutes: Waits two minutes. • 3 Minutes: Waits three minutes.
- Never: Keeps your PPP or SLIP connection open until you turn off your CLIÉ handheld (or until it times out). Note that this option will be more costly than others.
5 Tap the Query DNS check box to deselect it. 6 Enter the IP address for the Primary and Secondary DNS (Domain Naming System).
Ask your Internet Service Provider or System Administrator for the correct Primary or Secondary DNS IP numbers.
7 If you need to enter the CLIÉ handheld's IP Address, tap the IP Address check box and display a permanent IP address field below the check box.
Normally, you do not have to enter this IP address. If you are not sure, select Automatic and go to step 9.
8 Enter the CLIÉ handheld's IP Address. 9 Tap OK.
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 ▼ next to Service and select the predefined service template you want to duplicate. 2 Tap the Menu icon. 3 Tap Duplicate from the Service menu. A copy of the service template (The name of an original service template + Copy) is added to the drop-down list for the Service field.
To delete a service template
You can delete an existing service template.
1 On the Network Preferences screen, tap the arrow ▼ next to Service and select the predefined service template you want to delete. 2 Tap the Menu icon. 3 Tap Delete from the Service menu. The Delete Service dialog box is displayed. 4 Tap OK. The selected service template is deleted. When you want to cancel deleting, tap Cancel.
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.
For details, refer to “Non-ASCII Characters for Log-in Scripts” on page 95.
Note
Depending on the type of communication adapter (sold separately), there may be cases when there is no need to create a log-in script.
For details on accessories that are not supplied, please refer to the “Read This First (Operating Instructions).”
1 On the Network Preferences screen, tap the service field.
2 Tap Details.
The Details screen is displayed.
3 Tap Script.
The Log-in Script screen is displayed.
4 Tap the arrow ▼ next to End and select one of the following commands.
If the command requires additional information, a field appears to the right of it for you to enter the information.
| Wait For | Tells your CLIÉ handheld to wait for specific characters from the TCP/IP server before executing the next command. |
| Wait For Prompt | Detects a challenge-response prompt coming from the server and displays the dynamically generated challenge value. Then enter the challenge value into your token card, which in turn generates a response value for you to enter on your CLIÉ handheld. This command takes two arguments, separated by a vertical bar (|) on the input line. |
| Send | Transmits specific characters to the TCP/IP server to which you are connecting. |
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| Send CR | Transmits a carriage return or LF character to the TCP/IP server to which you are connecting. |
| Send User ID | Transmits the User ID information entered in the User ID field of the Network Preferences screen. |
| Send Password Transmits the password entered in the Password field of the Network Preferences screen. If you did not enter a password, this command prompts you to enter one. The Password command is usually followed by a Send CR command. | |
| 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. 6 Tap OK.
The Details screen is displayed.
7 Tap OK.
The Network Preferences screen is displayed.
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. If you send ^char, and the ASCII value of character is between @ and _, then the character is automatically translated to a single-byte value between 0 and 31.
For example, M is converted to a carriage return.
If character is a value between A and Z, then the character sequence is translated to a single-byte value between 1 and 26. If character is any other value, then the character sequence is not subject to any special processing. For example, the string “Joe^M” transmits Joe, followed by a carriage return.
Carriage return and line feed
You may include carriage return and line feed commands as part of the log-in script, when they are entered in the following format.
- < cr> : Sends or receives a carriage return
- < If>: Sends or receives a line feed
For example, the string “waitfor Joe ” waits to receive Joe followed by a carriage return and line feed from the remote computer before executing the next command in the script.
Literal characters
The backslash () character defines that the next character is transmitted as a literal character, and is not subject to any special processing ordinarily associated with that character.
Examples:
- \^ : Includes a caret as part of the string
- \< : Includes a < as part of the string
- \ : Includes a backslash as part of the string
Using the Network preferences menus
This section describes the menu commands specific to network preferences. For the menu commands that are common for the CLIÉ handheld applications, refer to “Common menus” on page 38.
Service menus
| New Creates a new service template. |
| Delete... Deletes the current service template. |
| Duplicate Duplicates the current service template. |
Option menus
| View Log | Displays the Network Log that lists the history of your Internet connection.Tap Done to close the Network Log screen. |
You can create abbreviations (ShortCuts) for entering text with Graffiti® strokes.
For details on how to use Graffiti® ShortCuts, refer to “Using Shortcuts” on page 56.
1 Tap the arrow ▼ in the top right-hand corner of the Preferences screen and select ShortCuts. 2 Tap New. The ShortCut Entry screen is displayed. 3 Enter the ShortCut name and an abbreviation (character string). 4 Tap OK. The new ShortCut is created and the list of ShortCuts is displayed.
To Edit a ShortCut
1 Tap the ShortCut you want to edit and tap Edit. 2 Edit the ShortCut name or the abbreviation (character string) and tap OK.
To Delete a ShortCut
1 Tap the ShortCut you want to delete and tap Delete. The confirmation message is displayed. 2 Tap Yes. The selected ShortCut is deleted.
Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® operation (Other HotSync® operations)
This chapter explains how to select HotSync® operation options and how to perform a HotSync® operation via the cradle, infrared communications port, or network. Other advanced HotSync® operations include how to use file link functions and how to import data from Windows applications.
Customizing HotSync® application settings (Conduit) 99
Synchronizing with external data (File Link) .. 101
Customizing HotSync® Manager startup and HotSync® setup options .... 102
Performing an IR HotSync® operation ..... 103
Performing a HotSync® operation using the Bluetooth™ function (for Bluetooth™ built-in models only). 106
Performing a HotSync® operation via a modem 110
Performing a HotSync® operation via a network 116
Performing a HotSync® operation via LAN (LANSync) 121
Customizing HotSync® application settings (Conduit)
The programs handling data of an application during a HotSync® operation are called “conduit”.
For each application, you can define a set of options that determine how data are handled during synchronization. By default, a HotSync® operation synchronizes all data between your CLIÉ handheld and the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software.
In addition to the conduits for Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad, the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software offers System and Install conduits. The System conduit backs up the system information stored on your CLIÉ handheld. The Install conduit installs add-on applications to your CLIÉ handheld. You can select them as needed.
1 Click the HotSync icon in the Windows task tray and select Custom from the HotSync® Manager menu.
You can also select Custom from the HotSync menu of the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software.
The Custom dialog box is displayed.

2 Select the user name you are using on your CLIÉ handheld from the list at the top.
3 Select an application in the Conduit list.
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4 Click Change.
The Change HotSync Action dialog box is displayed.

5 Click to select one of the following:
- Synchronize the files
- Desktop overwrites handheld • Handheld overwrites Desktop
- Do nothing
6 Click OK.
7 Repeat steps 2 to 6 to customize conduit settings for other applications (or other users).
8 Click Done.
The conduit setting is changed.
Notes
- The conduit setting is applied only to the next HotSync® operation. Thereafter, the HotSync Actions revert to their default settings. To set a new setting as the default, in step 5, select the Set as default check box. • To restore the default settings, click Default in the Custom dialog box.
Synchronizing with external data (File Link)
You can synchronize Address Book or Memo Pad data in your CLIÉ handheld with external files such as address book data in your computer (File Link).
HotSync® Manager stores the file data in your computer in a separate category on your Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software and your CLIÉ handheld. You can set the File Link feature to start synchronization only when the external file has been updated.
The compatible file formats that you can import with File Link
- Comma delimited (*.csv)
- Memo Pad archive of the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software (*.mpa)
- Address Book archive of the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software (*.aba)
- Text file (*.txt)
For details on how to set up File Link, refer to the online help of the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software.
Customizing HotSync® Manager startup and HotSync® setup options
1 Click the HotSync icon in the Windows task tray and select Setup from the shortcut menu.
The Setup dialog box is displayed.
2 Click the General tab and select the setting as needed. If you are not sure which option to use, select Always available.
- Always available: Starts the HotSync® Manager when Windows starts. This allows you to perform a HotSync® operation even when the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software is not running.
- Available only when the Palm™ Desktop is running: Starts the HotSync® Manager when you start the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software.
- Manual: Starts the HotSync® Manager only when you select HotSync® Manager from the Windows Start menu.
3 Click the Local tab and adjust the setting for the connection between the computer and cradle as needed.
- Serial port: Specifies the computer port that is used for a HotSync® operation. Make sure that the serial port for HotSync® is not shared with the port for modem.
- Speed: Determines the speed at which data is transferred. Try the As Fast As Possible rate first, and adjust downward if you have any problems.
4 Click the Modem tab and select the setting for the modem as needed.
For details, refer to “Performing a HotSync® operation via a modem” on page 110.
5 Click the Network tab and select the setting for the network as needed.
6 Click OK to finish.
You can use the IR (infrared) port of your CLIÉ handheld to perform an IR HotSync® operation with a computer equipped with an IrDA (Infrared Data Association) IR port. An IR HotSync® operation enables you to perform a HotSync® operation without using the cradle.
Prior to performing an IR HotSync® operation
Check the following items.
- Your computer is equipped with an infrared port supporting the IrDA standard.
- The infrared port of your computer is enabled for use with your Windows operating system.
- Check the port number allocated to the infrared port.
- The infrared port number is available in the Infrared Monitor in the Control Panel. For details on the Infrared Monitor, refer to the manual of your computer or the Windows online help.
Preparing your computer
To perform an IR HotSync operation, you need to allocate a virtual port to an IR HotSync operation.
For Windows 2000 Professional/Windows XP
1 Click the HotSync icon in the Windows task tray (bottom right-hand corner of the taskbar) and select IR. IR HotSync operation is enabled.
For Windows 98 Second Edition/Me
1 Click the HotSync icon in the Windows task tray (bottom right-hand corner of the taskbar) and check Local Serial.
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2 Click the HotSync icon in the Windows task tray once again and select Setup from the shortcut menu.
The Setup dialog box is displayed.

3 Click the Local tab.
4 Adjust the following settings as needed.
- Serial port: Specifies a virtual port for an infrared port. If you are not sure of the connection port, refer to the Infrared Monitor in the Windows Control Panel.
- Speed: Determines the speed at which data is transferred. Try the As Fast As Possible rate first, and adjust downward if you have any problems.
5 Tap OK.
IR HotSync® operation is enabled.
Note
When performing a local HotSync® operation with the cradle, you need to restore the local HotSync® settings. For details, refer to “To restore the local HotSync settings” on page 105.
Performing an IR HotSync® operation
You can perform an IR HotSync® operation when you have prepared your computer settings, CLIÉ handheld settings, and Conduit Setup.
1 Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the HotSync icon and press the Jog Dial™ navigator.
The HotSync screen is displayed.
Tip
You can also tap the HotSync icon on the Application Launcher screen to display the HotSync screen.
2 Tap Local. 3 Tap the arrow ▼ and select IR to a PC/Handheld. 4 Point the IR port of your CLIÉ handheld directly at the IR port of the computer.
For best results, your computer and your CLIÉ handheld should be 4 to 8 inches (approximately 10 to 20 centimeters) apart, and the path between your CLIÉ handheld and the computer must be clear of obstacles.
5 Tap the HotSync

The HotSync® operation starts.
The message will be displayed to note that the HotSync® operation is complete.
To restore the local HotSync settings
When performing a local HotSync® operation with the cradle, you need to restore the local HotSync settings.
1 Connect the cradle to your computer. 2 Click the HotSync icon in the Windows task tray and check Local USB from the shortcut menu.
Performing a HotSync® operation using the Bluetooth™ function (for Bluetooth™ built-in models only)
If you are using a Bluetooth compatible computer, you can perform a wireless HotSync® operation between your CLIÉ handheld and computer.
Prior to performing a HotSync® operation using the Bluetooth™ function
To perform a HotSync® operation between your CLIÉ handheld and computer using the Bluetooth™ function, you need to configure a new connection setting for Bluetooth™ to register your computer as an available connection device.
Preparing your CLIÉ handheld
Note
Prior to performing the following procedure, enable the Bluetooth™ function of your computer. For details, refer to the manual of your computer.
1 Tap the arrow ▼ in the top right-hand corner of the Preferences screen and select Connection. 2 Tap New.... 3 Enter Name.
Enter a unique name for each computer.
"Custom" is displayed by default.
4 Tap the arrow ▼ next to Connect to and select PC.
5 Tap the arrow ▼ next to Via and select Bluetooth.
6 Tap Tap to discover next to Device.
Your CLIÉ handheld starts to detect Bluetooth compatible devices located within a range of the communication area.
When detection is complete, Bluetooth compatible devices around your CLIÉ handheld are listed.
Tip
If you have renamed a target Bluetooth™ compatible device registered on CLIÉ handheld, the device may be listed in the previous name when you detect target Bluetooth™ compatible devices.
In this case, follow the procedure below.
① Tap the Menu icon from the Bluetooth Preferences screen (page 69). ② Tap Disable device name cache from the Options menu. ③ Detect target Bluetooth™ compatible devices.
7 Select a computer you want to register and tap OK.
The Add Trusted Device dialog box is displayed.
8 Tap Yes.
The Bluetooth Security dialog box is displayed on your CLIÉ handheld.
9 Enter a passkey and tap OK on your CLIÉ handheld.
The Passkey Input dialog box is displayed on the screen of the selected computer.
Tip
What is a passkey?
A passkey is a secret code entered by a user to enable two Bluetooth compatible devices to communicate. A user can enter any characters and numbers to create a passkey.
The same passkey should be entered at both devices to permit communication between those devices. A user can change a passkey for every communication session as long as the same one is used for both devices. Once communication is permitted, the communication between the devices will be available without entering the passkey for a preset period of time.
10 Enter the same passkey you entered in step 9 on your computer.
If the name you entered in step 3 is added to the Available
Connections: list, the preparation is complete.
Tips
- Depending on Bluetooth compatible devices, the procedure to display the Passkey Input dialog box may be different from the above instructions or the Passkey input dialog box may not be displayed. In this case, follow the on-screen instructions and enter a passkey as needed.
- Depending on the radio wave conditions, it may take time to complete detection or establish a communication.
- If it takes too much time to detect the Bluetooth compatible computer, tap Cancel and try again.
- If the Bluetooth compatible computer cannot be detected, try again.
Performing a HotSync® operation using the Bluetooth™ function
1 Enable the Bluetooth™ function on your computer.
2 Check that the HotSync icon is displayed in the Windows task tray (bottom right-hand corner of the taskbar) on your computer.
Tip
If the HotSync icon is not displayed in the Windows task tray, from the Start menu, click Programs (All Programs in Windows XP), Sony CLIE, and HotSync Manager to start the HotSync manager.
3 Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the HotSync icon and press the Jog Dial™ navigator on the Application Launcher screen.
The HotSync screen is displayed.
Tip
You can also tap the HotSync icon to display the HotSync screen.
4 Check that Local is selected.
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Performing a HotSync® operation using the Bluetooth™ function (for Bluetooth™ built-in models only)
5 Tap the arrow ▼ below the icon and select a connection you want to use.
Select the connection name you created in step 3 in “Preparing your CLIÉ handheld” on page 106.

6 Tap the HotSync icon.
A HotSync® operation starts.
A message will be displayed to note that the HotSync® operation is complete.
Tip
The Bluetooth™ communication between your CLIÉ handheld and computer will be disconnected automatically when the HotSync® operation is complete.
Performing a HotSync® operation via a modem
You can perform a HotSync® operation via a modem when you are away from your computer.
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Your CLIÉ handheld away from your PC A HotSync® operation with the PC at home
Notes
- For the first HotSync® operation, you need to perform a local HotSync® operation using the cradle (page 60).
- It may take some time to complete a HotSync® operation via a modem. To shorten the time required to synchronize data with a modem, define the files and/or applications you synchronize with a modem HotSync® operation in advance. For details, refer to “Selecting the conduits for a modem HotSync® operation” on page 114.
Prior to performing a HotSync® operation via a modem
Check the following items.
- A modem or terminal adapter (TA) is connected to your computer.
- The Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software is properly configured for use with the modem. For details, refer to “Customizing how to start HotSync® Manager and the HotSync® setup options” on page 102.
Preparing your computer
To perform a HotSync® operation via a modem, you need to follow the steps below to set your computer to receive a call from your CLIÉ handheld.
1 Check the following items.
- The modem is connected to your computer and both the modem and computer are turned on.
- No communication applications, such as fax or telephone software, are running on the COM port. • The computer is disconnected from the Internet.
2 Click the HotSync icon in the Windows task tray (bottom right-hand corner of the taskbar) and select Modem from the shortcut menu.
3 Click the HotSync icon in the Windows task tray again and select Setup from the shortcut menu. The Setup dialog box is displayed.
4 Click the Modem tab.

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5 Adjust the following settings as needed.
- Serial port: Specifies the port for the modem. If you are not sure of the port settings, check the Modem Properties (Phone and Modem Options for Windows 2000 Professional/XP) in the Windows Control Panel.
- Speed: Determines the speed at which data is transferred. Try the As Fast As Possible rate first, and adjust downward if you have any problems.
- Modem: Specifies the modem type or manufacturer. If you are not sure of your modem type or if you cannot find your modem type in the list, select Hayes Basic.
- Setup string: Identifies the setup string for your modem automatically if you specify the modem type or manufacturer. If it does not work properly, refer to the manual of your modem.
6 Click OK.
Preparing your CLIÉ handheld
Follow the steps below to set up your CLIÉ handheld for a modem HotSync operation.
1 Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select the HotSync icon and press the Jog Dial navigator.
The HotSync screen is displayed.
Tip
You can also tap the HotSync icon on the Application Launcher screen to display the HotSync screen.
2 Tap Modem.

3 Tap the Enter phone # field beneath the modem name. The Phone Setup dialog box is displayed.

4 Adjust the following settings if necessary:
① Enter the telephone number used to access the modem connected to your computer. ② Enter a dial prefix (such as “9”) to access an outside line, and tap the Dial prefix check box as needed. You can also enter a comma in the field to introduce a pause in the dialing sequence. Each comma equals a two second pause. ③ If the phone line you are using for your CLIÉ handheld has Call Waiting, select the Disable call waiting check box to avoid an interruption during the modem HotSync® operation. ④ If you want to use a calling card to place the call, select the Use calling card check box and enter the calling card number.
5 Tap OK.
The HotSync screen is displayed again.
Selecting the conduits for a modem HotSync® operation
You can specify files and/or applications to be synchronized to shorten the time required to synchronize data with a modem.
For details, refer to “Customizing HotSync® application settings (Conduit)” on page 99.
Note
If your CLIÉ handheld settings do not match those made in the Change HotSync Action window, the operation complies with the CLIÉ handheld's configurations.
1 Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the HotSync icon and press the Jog Dial™ navigator.
The HotSync screen is displayed.
Tip
You can also tap the HotSync icon to display the HotSync screen.
2 Tap the Menu icon.
3 Tap Conduit Setup from the Options menu.
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4 Tap the check boxes to deselect the files and applications that you do not want to synchronize during a modem HotSync® operation.
By default, all files are selected to be synchronized.
The data of applications that do not have a database (such as games) cannot be synchronized.
5 Tap OK.
Performing a HotSync® operation via a modem
You can perform a modem HotSync® operation when you have prepared your computer settings, CLIÉ handheld settings, and Conduit Setup.
1 Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the HotSync icon and press the Jog Dial™ navigator.
The HotSync screen is displayed.
Tip
You can also tap the HotSync icon to display the HotSync screen.
2 Tap the HotSync

A HotSync® operation starts.
A message will be displayed to note that the HotSync® operation is complete.
Performing a HotSync® operation via a network
To operate HotSync® operations via a network, you must have network administrator skills.
You can perform a HotSync® operation via a network between your CLIÉ handheld and the computer in the LAN of your office depending on the network environment of your office. For details, contact the administrator of the remote access server.
Prior to performing a HotSync® operation via a network, check the following items.
- Both your company's network system and its remote access server support TCP/IP.
- You have a remote access account.
Preparing your computer
1 Click the HotSync icon in the Windows task tray (bottom right-hand corner of the taskbar) and select Network from the shortcut menu. 2 Click the HotSync icon in the Windows task tray again and select Setup from the shortcut menu. The Setup screen is displayed. 3 Click the Network tab. 4 Click the check box next to the user name for HotSync. Click TCP/IP Settings and assign a subnet mask as needed. For details on a subnet mask address, refer to the manual of your operating system or contact the system administrator. 5 Click OK.
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6 Place your CLIÉ handheld on the cradle and press the HotSync button.
The computer information (Primary PC name and Primary PC address (IP address)) is transferred to your CLIÉ handheld.
When you perform a HotSync® operation via a network, your CLIÉ handheld identifies the computer based on the information transferred.
Preparing your CLIÉ handheld
Follow the steps below to set up your CLIÉ handheld for a HotSync® operation via a network.
1. Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the HotSync icon and press the Jog Dial™ navigator on the Application Launcher screen.
The HotSync screen is displayed.
Tip
You can also tap the HotSync icon to display the HotSync screen.
2. Tap Modem. 3. Tap the Menu icon. 4. Tap Modem Sync Prefs from the Options menu. The Modem Sync Preferences screen is displayed.

5. Tap Network. 6. Tap OK. The HotSync screen is displayed.
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7. Tap Select Service beneath the icon. The Network Preferences screen is displayed.

8. Tap the arrow ▼ next to Service and select Unix or Windows RAS from the drop-down list. For details, refer to “Changing the Network preferences” on page 87 and contact the administrator of the remote access server. 9. Tap Done. 10. Tap the Enter phone # field. The Phone Setup dialog box is displayed. 11. Adjust the following settings as needed. 12. Tap OK. The HotSync screen is displayed. 13. Follow "Performing a HotSync® operation via a modem" on page 110 to select data to be synchronized.
Performing a HotSync® operation via a network
You can perform a HotSync® operation via a network when you have prepared your computer setting, CLIÉ handheld setting, and Conduit Setup.
1. Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the HotSync icon and press the Jog Dial™ navigator on the Application Launcher screen.
The HotSync screen is displayed.
Tip
You can also tap the HotSync icon to display the HotSync screen.
2 Tap the HotSync

A HotSync® operation starts.
The message will be displayed to note that the HotSync® operation is complete.
Performing a HotSync® operation via LAN (LANSync)
To operate LANSync, you must have network manager skills. Consult a network manager prior to setting LANSync.
You can perform a HotSync® operation via LAN between your computer and another computer connected to your CLIÉ handheld.
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Prior to performing a LANSync operation
Check the following items.
- The Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software is installed in both computers connected by the LAN.
- Your CLIÉ handheld is placed on the cradle correctly and the cradle is connected to the computer properly.
Preparing your computer
1 Click the HotSync icon in the Windows task tray (bottom right-hand corner of the taskbar) and select Network from the shortcut menu. 2 Click the HotSync icon in the Windows task tray again and select Setup from the shortcut menu. The Setup screen is displayed. 3 Click the Network tab. 4 Click the check box next to the user name for HotSync. 5 Click OK.
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6 Place your CLIÉ handheld in the cradle and press the
HotSync

button.
The computer information (Primary PC name and Primary PC address (IP address)) is transferred to your CLIÉ handheld.
When you perform a HotSync® operation via LAN, your CLIÉ handheld identifies the computer based on the information transferred.
Preparing your CLIÉ handheld
Follow the steps below to set up your CLIÉ handheld for a HotSync® operation via the LAN.
1 Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the HotSync icon and press the Jog Dial™ navigator on the Application Launcher screen.
The HotSync screen is displayed.
Tip
You can also tap the HotSync icon to display the HotSync screen.
2 Tap Local. 3 Tap the Menu icon. 4 Tap LANSync Prefs in the Options menu.
The LANSync Preferences screen is displayed.

5 Tap LANSync.
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6 Tap OK.
The HotSync screen is displayed.
Performing a LANSync operation
You can perform a LANSync operation when you have prepared your computer setting, CLIÉ handheld setting, and Conduit Setup. Turn on the computers and start the HotSync® Manager application.
Note
To perform a LANSync operation, both computers connected to the cradle and performing a HotSync® are required to be set for LANSync. On each computer, click the HotSync icon in the Windows task tray (bottom right-hand corner of the taskbar) and make sure that Network in the shortcut menu is selected. If not, click Network to check it.
1 Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the HotSync icon and press the Jog Dial™ navigator on the Application Launcher screen.
The HotSync screen is displayed.
Tip
You can also tap the HotSync icon to display the HotSync screen.
2 Tap the HotSync icon.
A HotSync® operation starts.
The message will be displayed to note that the HotSync® operation is complete.
Using “Memory Stick®” media
This chapter explains how to communicate with another Palm OS® PDA device via “Memory Stick” media, how to handle “Memory Stick” media, and how to use the CLIE Files application for managing the data on “Memory Stick” media.
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What is "Memory Stick" media?
“Memory Stick” media is a new, compact, and portable Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk. “Memory Stick” media is specially designed for exchanging and sharing data among “Memory Stick” media compatible products, such as a digital video camera. Because it is removable, “Memory Stick” media can also be used for external data storage.
"Memory Stick" media enables you to exchange data between your CLIÉ handheld and computer. To exchange data via "Memory Stick" media, your CLIÉ handheld uses the supplied CLIÉ Files application.
Types of "Memory Stick" media
There are two types of "Memory Stick" media:
- “MagicGate Memory Stick” media, which is equipped with “MagicGate” copyright protection technology.
- “Memory Stick” media, which is not equipped with “MagicGate” copyright protection technology.
You can use both types of “Memory Stick” media with your CLIÉ handheld. However, to play ATRAC3 format files, make sure to use “MagicGate Memory Stick” media.
What is MagicGate?
MagicGate is the copyright protection technology that is used for “MagicGate Memory Stick” media or MagicGate compatible devices such as a CLIÉ handheld. MagicGate certifies the device and “MagicGate Memory Stick” media as copyright-protection-compatible devices and encodes data to be played back on devices. The copyrighted data cannot be played back on a device not certificated.
Note on using "MagicGate Memory Stick" media
Do not handle copyright-protected files or directories stored on “MagicGate Memory Stick” media with the CLIE Files application or Windows® Explorer, the file may be disabled. To handle copyright-protected files, use a “MagicGate” compliant application such as the SonicStage software.
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Notes
When you use a “Memory Stick Duo” with your CLIÉ handheld
- Make sure you use a “Memory Stick Duo” adapter.
- Make sure you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” adapter in the right direction.
- Do not insert a “Memory Stick Duo” adapter into the “Memory Stick” slot of your CLIÉ handheld when a “Memory Stick Duo” is not inserted into the adapter.
- Make sure you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” adapter into the “Memory Stick” slot of your CLIÉ handheld in the right direction.
Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick" media
Insert a “Memory Stick” media into the “Memory Stick” slot.

While the power of your CLIÉ handheld is on, the applications in the “Memory Stick” media will be displayed on the Application Launcher screen automatically if you insert the “Memory Stick” media into the slot (the feature does not work when certain application is running).
Notes
- Insert a “Memory Stick” media in the right direction. If it is forced in the wrong direction, it may be damaged.
- Do not insert a “Memory Stick” media into the place other than the “Memory Stick” slot.
To remove "Memory Stick" media
Make sure that your CLIÉ handheld is not writing to or reading data from “Memory Stick” media. Push the “Memory Stick” media gently into the slot to release it. When the “Memory Stick” media has popped out, pick it out from the slot.

Push "Memory Stick" media in Pull "Memory Stick" media out
Notes on using "Memory Stick" media
When you use "Memory Stick" media, follow the precautions below.
- Avoid touching the terminals of "Memory Stick" media or touching it with a metal object.
- Do not drop, bend, or expose "Memory Stick" media to external shock.
- Do not disassemble or modify "Memory Stick" media.
- Avoid getting liquid on "Memory Stick" media.
- Avoid using or storing "Memory Stick" media in a location subject to:
– extremely high temperature such as inside of a hot car, the outdoors exposed to direct sunlight, or near a heater
– direct sunlight – high humidity
– corrosive substances – excessive dust
- magnetic fields
- When storing and carrying "Memory Stick" media, keep it in its original case to ensure protection of important data.
- Make a backup of important data.
- Avoid removing "Memory Stick" media from the insertion slot while data is being written or read.
- To avoid damaging or erasing data, do not
- pull out “Memory Stick” media or unplug the AC power adapter while formatting, or reading or writing data.
- use “Memory Stick” media in a location subject to static electricity or electrical interference.
- If the battery of your CLIÉ handheld is running short, an error message is displayed and you cannot exchange data with “Memory Stick” media. If this occurs, connect the AC power adapter or fully charge your CLIÉ handheld.
- Use the CLIÉ Files application to format the “Memory Stick” media you use in your CLIÉ handheld. If you format it using another application, further operation with your CLIÉ handheld is not guaranteed.
- If you insert “Memory Stick” media that has been formatted by another application, a message prompting you to format it is displayed. To use “Memory Stick” media in your CLIÉ handheld, follow the instructions to format it. Note, however, that all stored data will be erased.
Protecting the data on "Memory Stick" media
To prevent accidental erasure of important data, you can use the write protect tab of "Memory Stick" media.
Write enable position
Slide the tab to the left to select the write enable position. You can read and write data on the “Memory Stick” media.
Write protect position (LOCK)
Slide the tab to the right to select the write protect position. You can only read the data in the “Memory Stick” media. Select the write protect position when you insert “Memory Stick” media containing any important data that you do not want to accidentally delete or overwrite.
Back side

Tip
Shape or exact location of the tab may differ from the illustration.
Starting an application on "Memory Stick" media
You can start the applications in "Memory Stick" media in the same way as the applications of your CLIÉ handheld. While the power of your CLIÉ handheld is on, the applications in the "Memory Stick" media will be displayed on the Application Launcher screen automatically if you insert the "Memory Stick" media into the slot (the feature does not work when a certain application is running).
To switch from the Application Launcher screen to the screen where the applications in "Memory Stick" media are displayed, perform the following steps.
Tip
You cannot start applications other than those saved in the /PALM/Launcher folder by performing the following steps.
1. Display the Application Launcher screen, while the "Memory Stick" media is inserted in the CLIÉ handheld.
2. Press the BACK button to select the group.

3. Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select 📁 Card.
The applications on "Memory Stick" media are displayed.
You can start an application in the same way that you start an application of your CLIÉ handheld.
If you have assigned a name to the "Memory Stick" media, then the Card is displayed in that name.
Tip
You can also tap the Card icon to select it.
Note
Depending on the application, some of the features may not work. In this case, use the CLIE Files application to copy the data in the CLIÉ handheld and use the copied data.
Viewing information of a "Memory Stick" media (Card Info)
You can view the information (such as the remaining memory space) of the "Memory Stick" media with the Card Info application.
1 Insert the "Memory Stick" media into your CLIÉ handheld.
2 Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the Card Info icon and press the Jog Dial™ navigator.
The Card Info screen is displayed.

Tip
You can also tap the Card Info icon to display the Card Info screen.
Assigning a name to a "Memory Stick" media
You can assign a name to each "Memory Stick" media with the Card Info application.
1 Insert the "Memory Stick" media into your CLIÉ handheld. 2 Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the Card Info icon and press the Jog Dial™ navigator. The Card Info screen is displayed.
3 Tap the Menu icon. The menu is displayed.
4 Tap Rename Card in the Card menu. The Rename Card dialog box is displayed.

5 Enter a new name for the inserted "Memory Stick" media and tap Rename.
Formatting "Memory Stick" media
A "Memory Stick" media produced commercially is already formatted for use. If you need to format your "Memory Stick" media, use the CLIE Files or Card Info application. The following explains how to format a "Memory Stick" media with the CLIE Files application.
1 Insert the "Memory Stick" media into your CLIÉ handheld.
2 Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select CLIE Files and press the Jog Dial™ navigator.
The CLIE Files application starts.
You can also tap the CLIE Files icon to start the application.
3 Tap the Menu icon.
The Menu screen is displayed.
4 Tap Format from the Tool menu.
The confirmation message is displayed.
5 Enter a new name for the formatted "Memory Stick" media and tap OK.
The Confirmation message is displayed.
6 Tap OK.
To cancel formatting
Tap Cancel in step 5.
What is formatting?
Formatting defines the recording format for your "Memory Stick" media so that you can access data with your CLIÉ handheld.
Notes
- If a “Memory Stick” media is reformatted, all the data stored in the “Memory Stick” media will be erased. Make sure you check the data prior to formatting so that you do not delete important data.
- To use the “Memory Stick” media on your CLIÉ handheld, format it in your CLIÉ handheld. “Memory Stick” media formatted by the computer may not be read or written properly on your CLIÉ handheld.
- If you remove the “Memory Stick” media during formatting, the “Memory Stick” media will not be recognized. In this case, insert the “Memory Stick” media again to restart formatting.
Exchanging data via “Memory Stick” media
Starting CLIE Files
You can copy, move, or delete data between a “Memory Stick” media and your CLIÉ handheld with the CLIÉ Files application.
For details on the CLIE Files application, refer to “CLIE Files” in the “CLIÉ Application Manual” installed on your computer.
1 Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select CLIE Files and press the Jog Dial™ navigator.
The CLIE Files application starts and the list of data in the “Memory Stick” media is displayed.
You can also tap the CLIE Files icon to start the application.
When displaying the data on a "Memory Stick" media
The following icons are displayed only when you view the data on “Memory Stick” media. For the other icons, refer to “When displaying the data on your CLIÉ handheld” on page 135.
Tap here to sort in ascending or descending order

Tap here to switch the view between your CLIÉ handheld and "Memory Stick" media
Tap here to switch to the Directory list screen
Tap here to switch the view of the following
- size: File size
- creator: Creator ID of the file
- type: File type
- version: Version of the file
- none: no items displayed
Tap here to switch the view of the following
• Name: name displayed on the computer - DBname: name assigned on your CLIE handheld
Tap here to switch the view between your CLIÉ handheld and "Memory Stick" media
Tap here to display the contents of the folder*
Tap here to display the upper directory*
* and icons are specific to the screen when displaying the data on a “Memory Stick” media. Except for these icons, all icons in the screen are common to the one when displaying the data on your CLIÉ handheld. You can also rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select a folder.
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Tip
You can select a folder in the Directory list screen and tap OK to display the contents of the folder. Additionally, you can tap New to create a new folder or tap Rename to change the name of an existing folder.
Notes
- When the directory tree is made up of nine levels or more, directory levels are not displayed.
- When the battery power of your CLIÉ handheld is insufficient, data on “Memory Stick” media may not be displayed. In this case, you need to charge your CLIÉ handheld or connect the AC adapter to your CLIÉ handheld.
When displaying the data on your CLIÉ handheld
Switch the database display by group
- All databases
- Creator group
- Application

Notes on moving or deleting data using the CLIE Files application
In some cases when you move or delete a specific file using the CLIE Files application, some CLIÉ applications may not be operated properly or some data may be formatted. Sony is not liable for any trouble with applications or data that arises out of your moving or deleting a file.
Do not move or delete the following files:
- Saved Preference: Saves the final operation status or settings for various applications.
- Unsaved Preference: Saves the settings for various applications or user information of your CLIÉ handheld. If this file is deleted, you may not be able to synchronize correct information.
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- CLIE Launcher XXX: Saves the database for CLIE Launcher. If this file is deleted, you may not be able to operate CLIE Launcher.
- NetworkDB: Saves network settings. If this file is deleted, network connection is disabled.
- AddressDB: Saves the database for Address Book*.
- DatebookDB: Saves the database for Date Book*.
- MemoDB: Saves the database for Memo Pad*.
- ToDoDB: Saves the database for To Do List*.
* These database files can be copied to “Memory Stick” media as a backup file. If you copy them back to your CLIÉ handheld, the identical files in your CLIÉ handheld will be overwritten with the information at the time of the backup. Note that any added or edited information in your CLIÉ handheld after the backup will not be restored.
Copying your CLIÉ handheld data to a “Memory Stick” media
You can save your CLIÉ handheld data to “Memory Stick” media with the CLIE Files application.
Notes
- Since copying data consumes a lot of power, you cannot use “Memory Stick” media when your CLIÉ handheld is short of battery power. In this case, connect the AC adapter to your CLIÉ handheld.
- If your CLIÉ handheld receives IR communication while copying data, the copying will be interrupted. Do not allow your CLIÉ handheld to receive IR communication while copying data.
1 Insert "Memory Stick" media into your CLIÉ handheld.
2 Tap the Home icon.
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3 Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select CLIE Files and press the Jog Dial™ navigator.
The CLIE Files application starts and the list of data on the “Memory Stick” media is displayed.

Tip
You can also tap the CLIE Files icon to start the application.
4 Press the Jog Dial™ navigator to select Internal in the top right-hand corner of the screen.
5 Tap the data you want to copy and change the check box. √
You can select multiple items by selecting the check boxes.
Note
Data marked with the

a cannot be copied.
6 Tap Copy.
The Directory list screen is displayed.
7 Tap the "Memory Stick" directory.
When you want to create a new directory on the “Memory Stick” media, tap New and enter the directory name. Tap the directory created.
When you want to rename an existing directory, tap Rename and enter the new name.
8 Tap OK.
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To copy all the data at once
Tap Select in step 5 and select Select all.
To cancel the selection
- To cancel all the selections: tap Select and select Clear all.
- To clear only specific items: tap the selected item once again.
When you want to select data other than the one specified
After following step 5, tap Select and select Invert. The selections of ☑ and □ are reversed.
Moving your CLIÉ handheld data to "Memory Stick" media
When the memory space of your CLIÉ handheld is not sufficient, you can move the data from your CLIÉ handheld to a “Memory Stick” media.
1 In step 6, tap Move.
The data on your CLIÉ handheld is transferred to the “Memory Stick” media and saved.
Note
If the low battery error message is displayed while you are copying or moving data from your CLIÉ handheld to a “Memory Stick” media, invalid files created by incomplete copying or moving may be left in the “Memory Stick” media.
Charge your CLIÉ handheld and try copying or moving again. If the overwrite confirm message is displayed, tap Yes or Yes to all.
Copying data on "Memory Stick" media to your CLIÉ handheld
You can copy the data saved on a “Memory Stick” media to your CLIÉ handheld. Prior to copying data, make sure that the memory space of your CLIÉ handheld is sufficient.
Tip
You can also copy data to another folder on the “Memory Stick” media.
1 Insert "Memory Stick" media into your CLIÉ handheld. 2 Tap the Home icon. 3 Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select CLIE Files and press the Jog Dial™ navigator.
The CLIE Files application starts and the list of data in the “Memory Stick” media is displayed.

Tip
You can also tap the CLIE Files icon to start the application.
4 Tap the data you want to copy and change ☐. ✓ You can select multiple items by selecting the check boxes. 5 Tap Copy. The Directory list screen is displayed. 6 Select Internal.
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7 Tap OK.
The data selected in step 4 is copied to Internal.
To copy all the data at once
Tap Select in step 4 and select Select all.
To cancel the selection
- To cancel all the selections: tap Select and select Clear all.
- To clear only specific items: tap the selected item once again.
To change the folder to be copied
Tap ☐ to select the folder you want to copy. The displays of the folders are changed. You can specify a folder to be copied.
Moving data on "Memory Stick" media to your CLIÉ handheld
You can move the data from a “Memory Stick” media to your CLIÉ handheld.
1 In step 5, tap Move.
The data on the “Memory Stick” media is transferred to your CLIÉ handheld and saved.
Note
Some data copied from “Memory Stick” media to your CLIÉ handheld may not be synchronized during a HotSync ® operation.
Deleting data on "Memory Stick" media
You can delete the data from a “Memory Stick” media with the CLIE Files application.
1 Insert "Memory Stick" media on your CLIÉ handheld. 2 Tap the Home icon. 3 Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select CLIE Files and press the Jog Dial™ navigator.
The CLIE Files application starts and the list of data in the “Memory Stick” media is displayed.

Tip
You can also tap the CLIE Files icon to start the application.
4 Tap the data you want to delete and change 🔒. √ 5 Tap Del. The Delete File dialog box is displayed. 6 Tap OK. The data selected in step 4 is deleted from “Memory Stick” media.
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To delete all the data at once
Tap Select in step 4 and select Select all.
To cancel the selection
- To cancel all the selections: tap Select and select Clear all.
- To clear only specific items: tap the selected item once again.
To change the folder to be deleted
Tap ☐ to select the folder you want to delete. The displays of the folders are changed. You can specify a folder to be deleted.
CLIE Files menus
The following describes the menus that are specific to the CLIE Files application.
For the menus common to the CLIÉ applications, refer to “Common menus” on page 38.
Tool menu
| Format Formats (Initializes) a “Memory Stick” media inserted in your CLIÉ handheld. Note that all data stored in a “Memory Stick” media will be erased when formatting the “Memory Stick” media. | |
| Media Info Displays information, such as the amount of memory or volume label, of your CLIÉ handheld or “Memory Stick” media. | |
| New Dir | Creates a folder under the current folder in the “Memory Stick” media (only when “Memory Stick” media is selected). |
| Rename Changes the name of current directory or folder (only when “Memory Stick” media is selected). This is for “a name displayed on the computer.” | |
| About CLIIE Files Displays the version information of “CLIIE Files.” | |
Exchanging data without using the CLIE Files application
You can exchange data between a "Memory Stick" media and your CLIÉ handheld from the menu of the Application Launcher screen.
However, problems may occur depending on the application. Note the following.
- You can copy only applications. Related files cannot be copied.
- Data stored in the "Memory Stick" media (such as image files) cannot be displayed.
1 Insert the "Memory Stick" media into the "Memory Stick" slot of your CLIÉ handheld.
2 Tap Menu on the Application Launcher screen. The menu is displayed.
3 Tap Copy from the CLIE Launcher menu. The Copy dialog box is displayed.
4 Tap the arrow ▼ next to Copy To, and select Handheld or Card. From is automatically selected when you select Copy To.
5 Tap the application you want to copy.
6 Tap Copy. The selected application is copied to CLIÉ handheld or "Memory Stick" media.
Notes on starting applications from a "Memory Stick" media
You can start an application (files with extensions such as .prc, .pdb) from a "Memory Stick" media. However, note the following prior to starting them.
- You can start only applications. Related files such as image files or movie files may not be opened (played back).
- When data that cannot be opened in the application is saved on the “Memory Stick” media, move the data to your CLIÉ handheld or delete them using the CLIÉ Files application.
Tip
When data is installed on the “Memory Stick” media via the HotSync® operation, the data files are stored in the /PALM/Launcher folder.
Beaming
This chapter explains how to communicate with another Palm OS® PDA device via the infrared communications port.
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Beaming between your Sony CLIÉ handheld and another Palm OS® PDA
What you can do with beaming
Your CLIÉ handheld is equipped with an IR (infrared) port that enables you to exchange data with another Palm OS® PDA device that has an IR port. The IR port is located at the top of your CLIÉ handheld, behind the small dark shield.

(Location of the IR port may vary depending on your model.)
You can beam the following information between your CLIÉ handheld and another Palm OS® PDA device that has an IR port:
- The data of Address Book, Date Book, To Do List, or Memo Pad.
- All data in the category currently displayed in Address Book, To Do List, or Memo Pad.
- Address Book data that you designate as your business card.
- Add-on applications installed in the memory.
Note
Some applications are protected from copying and cannot be beamed. Applications marked with the icon cannot be copied.
Beaming information
You can beam the data on your CLIÉ handheld to another Palm OS PDA device that has an IR port.
1 Select the data, category, or business card you want to beam. 2 Tap the Menu icon. 3 Tap one of the following:
• The Beam command for an individual record • In Address Book only: Beam Business Card - Beam Category
4 When the Beam dialog box is displayed, point the IR port of your CLIÉ handheld directly to the IR port of another Palm OS PDA device.

Tip
For best performance of the data exchange, keep 4 to 8 inches (approximately 10 to 20 centimeters) from your CLIÉ handheld to another Palm OS PDA device. Do not place any obstacle between the devices. The optimum distance for beaming may vary depending on devices.
5 Wait for a while until the Beam dialog box shows that the transfer is complete.
Receiving beamed information
1 Turn on your CLIÉ handheld and point the IR port of your CLIÉ handheld directly to the IR port of another Palm OS PDA device.
The Beam dialog box is displayed and beaming of data starts.
2 Select the category where you want to save the received data.
You can also create a new category to save the data to, or save it in the Unfiled category.
3 Tap Yes.
The data is saved.
Note
When Beam Receive in the Preferences screen is set to Off, you cannot receive data using the beaming feature. Prior to beaming data, set Beam Receive to On.
Tips on beaming information
- Data or applications received by beaming are saved in the Unfiled category.
- You can press the Address Book button for about two seconds to beam your business card.
- You can use Graffiti writing to beam the current entry ( then , or β and then tap )
Using the Bluetooth™ function
(for Bluetooth TM built-in models only)
This chapter explains how to exchange information such as applications or data with another Bluetooth compatible device using the Bluetooth™ function.
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Exchanging data using the Bluetooth™ function
What you can do with the Bluetooth™ function
The Bluetooth function enables wireless communication within a range of approximately 10 meters. You can use the function to exchange data between your CLIÉ handheld and other Bluetooth compliant devices.
Sending data such as image files or Date Book data to another CLIÉ handheld with the built-in Bluetooth function or Bluetooth Module (optional)

1 Select a file.
①Sending an image file, movie file, voice memo, or handwritten memo
Start CLIE Viewer, tap the Menu icon, select Send... from the Data menu, and tap a file you want to send.

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Tip
Sending image files
You can select a method of sending data in the dialog box.
(The dialog box below may not be displayed depending on your operating environment)

②Sending Date Book data or Address Book data
Tap schedule data or address data you want to send, tap the Menu icon, and then select Send Event (for Date Book application) or Send Address (for Address application) from the menu.

2 Send a file.
After the Bluetooth Discovery dialog box is displayed, the list of Bluetooth compatible CLIÉ handhelds within range of the communication area is shown in the Discovery Results dialog box. Tap to select the CLIÉ handheld to which you want to send data.
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The Bluetooth Progress dialog box will be displayed on both CLIÉ handhelds. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Tip
If you have renamed a target Bluetooth compatible device registered on the CLIÉ handheld, the device may be listed under its previous name when you detect target Bluetooth compatible devices.
In this case, follow the procedure below.
① Tap the Menu icon from the Bluetooth Preferences screen (page 69). ② Tap Disable device name cache from the Options menu. ③ Detect target Bluetooth compatible devices.
Note
To view or edit received data/files, applications supporting each data/file must be installed on the CLIÉ handheld.
Performing a wireless HotSync® operation with a computer
If you are using a Bluetooth compatible computer, you can perform a wireless HotSync® operation between your CLIÉ handheld and computer.
For details, refer to “Performing a HotSync® operation using the Bluetooth™ function” on page 106.
Using the Calculator and finding records
This chapter explains how to efficiently search for records and how to use the calculator.
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Calculating with the Calculator
You can perform basic calculations with the calculator. Moreover, you can save the numbers in the calculator memory and recall it from the memory.
1 Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the Calculator icon and press the Jog Dial™ navigator on the Application Launcher screen.
The Calculator application starts.

Tip
You can also tap the Calc icon to start the application.
2 Perform calculations.
To use the Calculator, tap the numbers or symbols on the screen with the stylus.
The functions of the Calculator buttons
The calculator has several buttons to help you perform calculations.
| CE Clears the last number you entered. Use this button if you make a mistake while entering numbers. This button enables you to re-enter the number without starting the calculation again. | |
| C | Clears the entire calculation and enables you to start a new calculation. |
| +/- Toggles the current number between positive and negative. If you want to enter a negative number, enter the number and then tap the +/- button. | |
| M+ | Adds the current number to the total value in the memory. Each number you enter with the M+ button is added to the total value stored in the memory. The number to be added can be either a calculated value or the number you entered by pressing the number buttons. Pressing this button has no effect on the current calculation (or series of calculations); it merely places the value into the memory until it is recalled. |
| MR | Recalls the total value stored in the memory and inserts it in the current calculation. |
| MC | Clears any value that is stored in the Calculator memory. |
| √ | Calculates the square root of the entered number. Tap the button after entering the number. |
Using the Calculator menus
Edit menus
Copy, Paste Copies values from Calculator and pastes it into another application. You can also paste numeric values you copied from another application such as Memo Pad into Calculator.
Options menus
| Recent Calculations | You can review the last series of calculations. This is useful when you want to view the calculations later. |
| About Calculator Shows the version information for the Calculator application. | |
Using the Find option
You can find records, such as Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, or Memo Pad data, in your CLIÉ handheld by entering the whole word or first few letters. The search results are displayed by application. This feature helps if you do not remember which application you used to create a record you search for.
Note
The Find option is not compatible with some application data.
1 Tap the Find icon.
The Find dialog box is displayed.

2 Enter the text you want to find.
You can enter letters, symbols, or numbers.
3 Tap OK.
The Find option starts to search and displays the list of search results. The attached comments added to each data can also be searched for.

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4 Tap the data you want to view in the list of search results. The application associated with the data automatically starts to open the data.
To stop searching
Tap Stop and Exit.
To resume the search, tap Find More.
Note
The Find option is not case sensitive; searching for "sony" also finds "Sony".
Tip
Select text in an application prior to tapping the Find icon to automatically place the text in the Find dialog box.
Backing up your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld data
This chapter explains how to take a back-up of your CLIÉ handheld data.
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Backing up your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld data
You can create backup of your CLIÉ handheld data by one of the following methods:
- Back up data to your computer through a HotSync® operation
- Back up data to a "Memory Stick" media using the Memory Stick Backup application
Backing up data to your computer with a HotSync® operation
By the default settings, you can back up the following data to your computer through a HotSync® operation:
- Memo Pad data files
- Address Book data files
- To Do List data files
- Date Book data files
- Preferences data files
- Application files that have been installed using a HotSync® operation
- User information files to perform a HotSync® operation
When the HotSync® operation is performed, the backup data is compared with the data in your computer, and the newer one becomes effective. If you perform a hard reset, all data stored in your CLIÉ handheld are erased and the initial status will be restored. In this case, you can restore the backup data from your computer that was created through the previous HotSync® operation.
Notes
- The following applications or data cannot be backed up with a HotSync® operation. – Applications or data transferred from a “Memory Stick” media or beamed – Certain applications or driver files added later, or certain data in an application. For details on applications that cannot be backed up, refer to the manual of each application. When you want to make a complete backup, use the Memory Stick Backup application.
- If you customize settings in the Change HotSync Action dialog box, you may not be able to create a back up file. You cannot back up an application or restore its data if an option other than “Synchronize the files” is selected. For details, refer to “Customizing HotSync® application settings (Conduit)” on page 99.
Backing up data to a “Memory Stick” media using the Memory Stick Backup application
With the Memory Stick Backup application, you can back up the following applications and data to a “Memory Stick” media.
- Memo Pad data files
- Address Book data files • To Do List data files
- Date Book data files
- Preferences data files
- Add-on application files
1 Insert a "Memory Stick" media into your CLIÉ handheld.
2 Tap the Home icon.
3 Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the MS Backup icon and press the Jog Dial™ navigator. The Memory Stick Backup application starts.
4 Tap the Backup icon. The Backup All Files dialog box is displayed.
5 Tap OK.
The Backup Progress screen is displayed. General information of the back up (date, size, and number of database) is displayed in the list.
Notes
- When you create backup data of your CLIÉ handheld in a “Memory Stick” media, the size of the backup data may become larger than the size of original data.
- Do not back up when free memory space in your CLIÉ handheld is insufficient. The backup data may not be restored properly.
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Tips
• The back-up takes a few minutes. - In step 4, you can also select an existing file from the backup list then tap Backup to overwrite it. - The data size displayed in the list shows the size of the applications and data stored in CLIÉ handheld. - “Number of database” shows the number of applications and data that have been backed up. - If a backup file in a “Memory Stick” media has been updated using the CLIE Files application, the file may not be backed up or restored properly.
To delete a backup file from the "Memory Stick" media
Select the backup data you want to delete in the Backup list, and tap Delete.
Restoring backup data and applications to your CLIÉ handheld
Notes
- When you restore backup data and applications to your CLIÉ handheld, the data currently saved in your CLIÉ handheld will be overwritten with the backup data. Any data created or edited after you saved the backup will be deleted.
- You can only restore data to the CLIÉ handheld from which you took that backup.
1 Perform a hard reset on your CLIÉ handheld.
For details on a hard reset, refer to “Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld: Restarting your Sony CLIÉ handheld” in the “Read This First (Operating Instructions).”
2 Insert the "Memory Stick" media containing the backup files into your CLIÉ handheld.
3 Tap the Home icon.
4 Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the MS Backup icon and press the Jog Dial™ navigator.
The Memory Stick Backup application starts up and the back-up list appears.
5 Tap the backup data you want to restore from the list.
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6 Tap the Restore icon.
The Restore All Files dialog box is displayed.
7 Tap OK.
The Confirm Restore dialog box is displayed.
8 Tap OK.
The Restore Process dialog box is displayed.
If there are initial data automatically created by each application when you performed a hard reset or if you created or updated data after a hard reset, the Overwrite Confirm dialog box is displayed. Tap Yes to overwrite, tap Yes to All to overwrite all data, or tap No to leave the data.
When the backup data is restored, the CLIÉ handheld shuts down and restarts automatically.
Tip
To select backup data by file, use the Copy feature in the CLIE Files application. For details on how to use CLIE Files application, refer to page 134.
Protecting your data with a password
This chapter explains how to manage your personal details using the various applications of your CLIÉ handheld and how to protect your data with a password.
Entering personal information ..... 165
Locking your CLIÉ handheld with a password (Data protection)....167
Turn off your CLIÉ handheld after locking . . . 167
Setting your CLIÉ handheld to be locked automatically....169
Protecting data 170
Assigning a password ..... 170
Changing or deleting a password ..... 171
Hiding or masking private data ..... 172
You can enter personal information such as name, company name and telephone number in your CLIÉ handheld. If you assign a password, the personal information will be displayed when the CLIÉ handheld is turned on next time.
1 Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the Preferences icon and press the Jog Dial™ navigator on the Application Launcher screen.
The Preferences screen is displayed.
Tip
You can also tap the Preferences icon to display the Preferences screen.
2 Tap the arrow in the top right-hand corner of the Preferences screen and select Owner.
The Owner preferences screen is displayed.

3 Enter your personal information.
When character strings that are entered do not fit within the screen, the scroll bar is displayed on the right of the screen.
If you have already assigned a password to protect your data
As the information is already protected, the personal information cannot be entered or edited. Follow the steps below to unlock the protection to enter/edit personal information.
1 Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the Prefs icon and press the Jog Dial™ navigator on the Application Launcher screen.
The Preferences screen is displayed.
Tip
You can also tap the Prefs icon to display the Preferences screen.
2 Tap the arrow in the top right-hand corner of the Preferences screen and select Owner.
The Owner preferences screen is displayed.
3 Tap Unlock.
The Unlock Message screen is displayed.

4 Enter the assigned password and tap OK.
Locking your CLIÉ handheld with a password (Data protection)
You can lock your CLIÉ handheld by assigning a password. Your CLIÉ handheld requires a user to enter the password when it is turned on.
Note
To start your CLIÉ handheld when it is locked, you must enter the correct password. If you forget the password, you need to perform a hard reset. However, performing a hard reset deletes all the data on your CLIÉ handheld (by performing a HotSync® operation, you can restore the backup data in your computer).
For details on how to reset your CLIÉ handheld, refer to “Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld: Restarting your Sony CLIÉ handheld” of the “Read This First (Operating Instructions).”
Turn off your CLIÉ handheld after locking
This feature locks and turns off your CLIÉ handheld. To start your CLIÉ handheld, you must enter the correct password.
1 Perform a HotSync® operation between your computer and CLIÉ handheld to create a backup data of your CLIÉ handheld in your computer.
For details on the HotSync® feature, refer to “Backing up data to your computer with a HotSync® operation” on page 160.
2 Follow "Assigning a password" on page 170 to assign a password.
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3 Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select Security and press the Jog Dial™ navigator, on the Application Launcher screen.
The Security screen is displayed.

Tip
You can also tap the Security icon to display the Security screen.
4 Tap Lock & Turn OFF.
The System Lockout screen is displayed.

5 Tap Off & Lock.
Your CLIÉ handheld turns off and locks.
To start your CLIÉ handheld, you must enter the correct password.
Setting your CLIÉ handheld to be locked automatically
You can set a time for your CLIÉ handheld to be locked automatically.
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of "Turn off your CLIÉ handheld after locking" on page 167.
The Security screen is displayed.
2 Tap Never.
The Password screen is displayed.
3 Enter the password and tap OK.
The Lock Handheld screen is displayed.

4 Tap your choice from the list on the Lock Handheld screen.
- Never: Your CLIÉ handheld is not locked automatically.
- On power off: Your CLIÉ handheld is locked when it is turned off.
- At a preset time: Set a time for your CLIÉ handheld to be locked automatically.
- After a preset delay: Set a time for your CLIÉ handheld to be locked automatically if it is inactive for a preset time.
5 Tap OK.
Protecting data
You can protect your data from unauthorized users by assigning a password. Additionally, you can create private data which will not be shown even if a password is entered.
Assigning a password
You can assign a password to protect your private data or to lock your CLIÉ handheld.
1 Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select Security and press the Jog Dial™ navigator on the Application Launcher screen. The Security screen is displayed.
Tip
You can also tap the Security icon to display the Security screen.
2 Tap -Unassigned-.
The Password dialog box is displayed.

3 Enter a password.
4 Tap OK.
The Password Confirm dialog box is displayed.
5 Enter the password once again to verify it and tap OK.
Your password is assigned and -Assigned- is displayed in step 2.
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Tip
In step 3, you can enter a hint to remember your password. The hint will be displayed to remind you the correct password when you enter the incorrect password.
Changing or deleting a password
You can change or delete the assigned password.
1 Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select Security and press the Jog Dial™ navigator on the Application Launcher screen. The Security screen is displayed.
Tip
You can also tap the Security icon to display the Security screen.
2 Tap Assigned.
The Password dialog box is displayed.
3 Enter the current password and tap OK.
The Password dialog box is displayed.
4 Enter a new password and tap OK.
To delete the password, tap Unassign.
If you forget your password
If you forget your password, you can delete it forcibly. However, note that deleting the password forcibly also deletes all your private data (if you perform a HotSync® operation to synchronize with your computer, you can restore your private data that has been backed up).
1 In step 2, tap Lost Password.
The Delete Password dialog box is displayed.
2 Tap Yes.
Your password and private data are deleted.
Hiding or masking private data
You can choose to hide or mask your private data in applications such as Address Book or Memo Pad. To view the private data, you need to enter the password. Even if the data is invisible, it is saved.
1 Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select Security on the Application Launcher screen.
The Security screen is displayed.
Tip
You can also tap the Security icon to display the Security screen.
2 Tap the arrow ▼ next to Current Privacy to select Mask Records or Hide Records.
The Mask Records screen or Hide Records screen is displayed.
3 Tap OK.
The private data becomes invisible.

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Enhancing features with add-on applications
This chapter explains how to enhance features of your CLIÉ handheld by installing applications from your computer, Internet and “Memory Stick” media.
Enhancing features with add-on applications 174
Installing 175
Installing from your computer....175
Installing applications on a
"Memory Stick" media....177
Installing from the Internet 177
Deleting the installed add-on applications . . . 178
Enhancing features with add-on applications
To install the applications from the supplied CD-ROM, refer to “Using applications” of the “Read This First (Operating Instructions).”
You can enhance the features of your CLIÉ handheld by installing applications such as games or other software that run on Palm OS (Add-on applications). For the latest information on the applications that can be used in your CLIÉ handheld, please refer to the CLIÉ website.
Note
As all the add-on applications installed on your CLIÉ handheld are temporarily saved in the memory, all the add-on applications will be deleted when a hard reset is performed. In this case, you need to reinstall them on your CLIÉ handheld.
Installing from your computer
You can install the applications of your computer onto your CLIÉ handheld or "Memory Stick" media inserted in your CLIÉ handheld.
For details on how to install the applications that are supplied with your CLIÉ handheld, refer to “Using applications” of the “Read This First (Operating Instructions).”
1 Double-click the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ icon on your Windows desktop.
You can also click Start, Programs (All Programs for Windows XP), Sony Handheld, and Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ in Windows.
The Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software starts.
2 Click Install.
The Install Tool screen is displayed.

3 Select the user from the User selector.
4 Click Add.
The Open dialog box is displayed.
The supplied applications are saved in the folder: Program Files/Sony Handheld/Add-on/PEG-*** (model name of your CLIÉ handheld).
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5 Select applications you want to install from the folder and click Open.
A list of the selected applications is displayed on the Install Tool screen. Click Remove to delete applications that you do not want to install. The applications will be deleted from the list, but not from your computer.

6 Click Done.
The confirmation screen is displayed.
7 Click OK.
8 Perform a local HotSync® operation.
Installs the applications selected in step 5 into your CLIÉ handheld or the "Memory Stick" media.
For details on local HotSync®, refer to “Performing a HotSync® operation” on page 60.
Displaying the Install Tool screen directly from the Start menu in Windows
To display the Install Tool screen, click Start, Programs (All Programs for Windows XP), Sony Handheld, and Installation Tool. You can also double-click files that can be installed such as .prc or .pdb format files.
Installing applications on a “Memory Stick” media
The applications can be installed on “Memory Stick” media by the following methods.
- Install an application directly into “Memory Stick” media from your computer using the Memory Stick Import/Memory Stick Export application.
- After step 5 of “Installing from your computer,” click Changing the installation destination. Select the application and click either >> or << to specify “Memory Stick” media for the location to save the application.
Notes on installing applications on "Memory Stick" media:
In some applications, related files such as image files or movie files cannot be opened (played back).
In the procedure mentioned above, select “Memory Stick” media and install the data or application onto the “Memory Stick” media by a HotSync® operation. They are installed in /PALM/Launcher folder. Some Sony applications only support data in the designated folder. The data installed in /PALM/Launcher folder in a “Memory Stick” media by a HotSync® operation cannot be displayed in those applications.
In this case, delete those data or applications from the “Memory Stick” media with the CLIE Files application.
Installing from the Internet
You can download applications from the CLIÉ website (http://www.sony.com/clie/) and install them in your CLIÉ handheld.
1 Download the applications you want to install on your computer from the Internet.
2 Follow the instructions, including any readme files, to install the downloaded application on your CLIÉ handheld.
If there are no specific instructions, double-click the downloaded PRC format (.prc) file and perform steps 6 through 8 of “Installing from your computer” on page 175.
Deleting the installed add-on applications
Tip
You can only delete the applications that you installed yourself. Default applications such as Address Book and Memo Pad cannot be deleted.
1 Tap the Home icon.
2 Tap the Delete icon.
The Delete dialog box is displayed.
Tip
You can also delete an application by dragging an icon and dropping it over the Delete icon on the CLIE Launcher screen when the Use Drag&Drop check box on the CLIE Launcher Preferences screen (page 26) is on.
3 Tap the arrow ▼ next to delete source to select Handheld or Card.
4 Tap the application you want to delete and tap Delete. The confirmation message appears.

5 Tap Yes.
The application selected in step 4 is deleted. To cancel deleting, tap No.
6 Tap Done.
The Application Launcher screen is displayed.
Exchanging data with another Sony CLIÉ™ handheld
This chapter explains how to transfer data from your CLIÉ handheld to other CLIÉ handhelds.
Exchanging data with another Sony CLIÉ™ handheld 180
Transferring data using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software 180
Exchanging data with another Sony CLIÉ™ handheld
Notes
- You cannot transfer data from another CLIÉ handheld with the Memory Stick Backup application.
- You cannot transfer applications that you installed. You need to reinstall them to your CLIÉ handheld.
- Some third-party applications may operate only on your old CLIÉ handheld. For details, contact the application manufacturer.
Transferring data using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software
For data of the basic Palm OS® applications such as Address Book, Memo Pad, To Do List, and Date Book, you can use the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software to transfer data from your old CLIÉ handheld to the new CLIÉ handheld by exporting and importing data.
Before you start transferring data, you need to perform a HotSync® operation between your previous CLIÉ handheld and the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software for your new CLIÉ handheld using a new user name you have never used. After performing a HotSync® operation following “Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® operation” on page 58, follow the steps below.
1 Double-click the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ icon on your Windows desktop. You can also click Start, Programs (All Programs for Windows XP), Sony Handheld, and Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ in Windows. The Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software starts.
2 Click the user name of your previous CLIÉ handheld from the User name list in the top right-hand corner of the screen.
3 Click the icon of the application you want to copy.
4 Click Export, from the File menu.
5 Enter the file name and click Export.
The data of your old CLIÉ handheld is exported.
Change the location to save the application if necessary.
6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 to export data of other applications. 7 Click the user name of your new CLIÉ handheld from the User name list in the top right-hand corner of the screen.
Tip
If you have never performed a HotSync® operation with your new CLIÉ handheld, select Users from the Tools menu. Click New in the Users screen and enter a new user name.
Then select the user name you just entered.
8 Click Import, from the File menu. 9 Select the files you have exported in steps 3 through 6 and click Open. 10 Perform a HotSync® operation.
The data exported from your old CLIÉ handheld is copied onto your new CLIÉ handheld.
Do not perform a HotSync® operation with the same user name in other CLIÉ handhelds.
If a HotSync® operation between your new CLIÉ handheld and the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software for your old CLIÉ handheld is performed with the user name that has been being used, the setting information that is specific to the old CLIÉ handheld will be transferred with the data and some problems may arise. If you try performing a HotSync® operation in the same way with your old CLIÉ handheld, problems may also arise. Do not transfer data by this method.
The screen to select the user name is displayed when performing a HotSync® operation in your CLIÉ handheld.
Please enter a name that is different from the user name of the CLIÉ handheld that is being used. If the same user name is used, the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software will not recognize your CLIÉ handheld properly and the data of the respective models will be mixed or deleted.
Moreover, if you copy UnsavedPreference from another CLIÉ handheld to your CLIÉ handheld, you will not be able to manage your CLIÉ handheld with another name since the user name is also copied.
Note on performing a HotSync® operation on another CLIÉ handheld
When using another CLIÉ handheld, install (overwrite) the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software that is supplied with the newly purchased CLIÉ handheld without deleting the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software that is being used, from your computer.
The new Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software will be installed after uninstalling the old software except for the necessary features for another CLIÉ handheld.
INDEX
A
Application
Add-on applications .....174
Deleting the add-on applications . . .178
Enhancing the features .....174
Installing from the Internet .....177
Installing from your computer .....175
Quitting....15
Starting 14
Application buttons .....72
Application Launcher screen
CLIE Launcher 14
Palm OS standard screen .....27
Application manager icon
Beam 23
Delete 23
Info 23
Archive 59, 101
Automatic power-off time .....83
B
BACK button 15
Backing up data
Backing up data to a "Memory Stick"
media using the Memory Stick Backup
application....161
Backing up data to your computer
through a HotSync® operation .....160
Basic operations .....10
Beam Receive feature
Beaming 147
IR HotSync....103
Receiving 148
What you can do .....146
Bluetooth™
Bluetooth HotSync ....106
Exchanging data 150
Setting 69
Turning on or off 69
What you can do 150
Brightness 73
Buttons 72, 73, 74
C
Calculator
Calculating 154
Functions of the Calculator buttons 155
Using the Calculator menus ..... 156
Calling card 90
Card Info 131
CLIE Files
Copying data in "Memory Stick" media to your CLIÉ handheld ..... 139
Copying your CLIÉ handheld data to a "Memory Stick" media ..... 136
Deleting data in "Memory Stick" media 141
Starting 134
CLIE Launcher
Application manager icon ..... 23
CLIE Launcher group 17
Creating a group 19
Deleting a group 20
Displaying information about applications 24
Locating the components ..... 16
Menu List 25
Ordering listed groups 19
Selecting a group 20
Using Favorite Applications (shortcuts) 21
Common menus 38
Communication device 75
Conduit 99
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Connection 75
Customizing the full-screen pen stroke activities .....73
D
Data protection 167
Date 81
Date Book 42
Digitizer 80
Dragging .....11
E
Entering data
Graffiti® writing .....45
on-screen keyboard 42
F
File Link 101
Finding 157
Fonts 37
Format 81
G
General 83, 84, 85, 86
Graffiti® writing
Graffiti character list .....46
Graffiti writing area .....53
Using Navigation stroke and
shortcuts 55
What is Graffiti writing? . . . . . . . . . . . 45
H
Hide Records....172
HotSync
Assigning applications to HotSync
buttons 74
Customizing HotSync® application settings (Conduit) 99
Customizing how to start HotSync®
Manager and the HotSync® setup options....102
Performing a HotSync® operation . . . 60
Performing a HotSync® operation using the Bluetooth™ function ..... 106
Performing a HotSync® operation via a modem 110
Performing a HotSync® operation via a network 116
Performing a HotSync® operation via LAN 121
Performing a HotSync® operation with the cradle (Local HotSync®) ..... 60
Performing an IR HotSync® operation ..... 103
Synchronizing with external data (File Link) 101
What is a HotSync® operation? ..... 58
HotSync button 58
HotSync® operation via
a modem 110
HotSync ® operation via
a network 116
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IR port 25,103,146
J
Jog Dial™ navigator 12
L
LANSync 121
Locking 167
Log-in scripts 93
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M
Mask Records 172
Memory Stick Backup .....161
"Memory Stick" LED .....127
"Memory Stick" media
Assigning a name .....132
Exchanging data 134
Formatting....133
Inserting and removing .....127
Protecting the data in "Memory Stick"
media 129
Starting an application .....130
Viewing information .....131
What is "Memory Stick" media? . . .125
"Memory Stick" slot .....127
N
Network 87
Network Log 96
Numbers
Selecting a regional default .....81
0
Owner 165
P
Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software
Basic operations .....64
Exchanging data of another Sony CLIÉ
handheld 180
Locating the components .....63
Starting 62
Password
Changing or deleting .....171
If you forget your password .....171
Preferences
Bluetooth 69
Buttons 72, 73, 74
Connection 75
Date & Time 77
Digitizer 80
Formats 81
General 83, 84, 85, 86
Network 87
Owner 165
ShortCuts 97
Private data 170
Protecting 170
S
Service template 87, 92
Setting the Date & Time
preferences 77
ShortCuts 16,55,97
Sounds 84
Stylus 10
T
Tapping 11
Time 81
Transferring data 180
U
User name 99,116
Using Favorite Applications (shortcuts)
Creating 21
Deleting 22
Using the Palm OS standard screen
Changing the display style of the Palm OS
standard screen 33
Starting 29
Switching to the CLIE Launcher
screen 28
V
View Log 96
For the latest information on support and accessories,
check our official Sony CLIÉ website
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