CLIÉ handheld and what you can do with your CLIÉ™ handheld. Checking the package contents Sony CLIÉ™ handheld components Setting up your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld Using your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld with your computer Enjoying your Sony CLIÉ™...
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Refer to the following together with this manual. Handbook (A PDF file in the CD-ROM) • When using your CLIÉ handheld for the first time • CLIÉ handheld advanced operations CLIÉ Application Manual (HTML format: Start up on a computer) This manual explains how to use the supplied applications in detail.
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TV technician for help. If you have a question about this product, call the Sony Customer Information Center at keep on next line 1-877-760-7669; or write to the Sony Customer Information Center at 12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913. The number below is for FCC-related matters only.
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• In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this product.
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• In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this product.
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The following information for batteries recycle is ONLY intended for customers in the U.S.A. and Canada. Recycling Lithium-Ion batteries Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit the website (http://www.rbrc.org/).
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Notes on this manual • Screen pictures in this manual may be different from the actual displays in the supplied software. • Contents of this manual are written for users with basic operating skills of Windows For details about computer operations, refer to the manual of the computer. About display (LCD) Even though the LCD of your CLIÉ...
Checking the package contents Check the accessories in the package first. CLIÉ handheld (1) Protective soft cover (1)* Stylus (1)* * These are stored in your CLIÉ handheld at the factory. AC power adapter (1 : including AC cord) USB cable (1) Plug adapter (1) Installation CD-ROM (1)
Other printed materials Make sure that the package contains all of the listed accessories. If any item is missing, contact the Sony Customer Information Service Center or a Sony dealer. Use the hand strap to avoid dropping your CLIÉ handheld.
Sony CLIÉ™ handheld components This chapter introduces the each part of your CLIÉ handheld. Front panel A Jog Dial™ navigator (page 25) B BACK Button (page 27) C LED (page 27) D Screen (page 33) ® E Graffiti Writing Area...
Back panel A Stylus (page 23) B POWER Button (page 26) C “Memory Stick” Slot (page 28) D “Memory Stick” LED (page 29) E IR port (page 28) F Hand strap holder (page 11) G RESET Button (page 30) H Interface Connector (page 15, 41) Continued on next page •...
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Removing the protective soft cover from your CLIÉ handheld Slide A down (1), then remove the protective soft cover (2). Attaching the protective soft cover to your CLIÉ handheld Pull A outward (1) and place the tabs into the holes of your CLIÉ handheld (2).
Sony CLIÉ™ handheld Make sure to charge your CLIÉ handheld before using it for the first time. Step 1: Charging your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld Connect the AC power adapter to the DC IN connector of the plug adapter. Connect the plug adapter to the interface connector of your CLIÉ...
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Subsequent charges will require less time if you charge your CLIÉ handheld frequently. Note If the battery of your CLIÉ handheld is fully discharged, all data stored on the memory in your CLIÉ handheld will be lost. How to remove the plug adapter Remove by pressing the plug adapter on both sides as illustrated.
Step 2: Performing the initial settings of your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld The first time you turn on your CLIÉ handheld, you are required to make initial settings. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the initial settings and to get accustomed to operations on your CLIÉ handheld.
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“tapping” may not work as expected, or other problems may occur. For re-configuring the digitizer, refer to “Customizing your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld: Adjusting the Digitizer” in “Handbook.” After calibration is complete, a screen for setting the time and date is displayed.
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The Set Time dialog box is displayed. You can reconfigure the date and time settings in the Preferences screen. For details, refer to “Customizing your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld: Setting the Date & Time preferences” in “Handbook.” Tap the arrow v or V to set the hour to the current time.
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Tap the arrow b or B next to the year to select the current year. Tap the current month, then tap the current date. The Setup screen is displayed. Tap the Time Zone box. The Set Time Zone screen is displayed. Tap a region to set the time zone, then tap OK.
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Tap the arrow V next to Daylight Saving and select ON or OFF. Tap Next. Tap Next. The Enter Data screen is displayed. Tap Done. Continued on next page • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
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The initial settings are complete, and the Application Launcher screen is displayed. Initial settings are complete.
Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld This chapter explains how to start applications, enter data and perform other basic operations. Basic operations Using the stylus With your CLIÉ handheld, you can use the supplied stylus to enter characters and to select an application you want to start.
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Dragging Just as you can drag the mouse to select (and drag) text or move objects on your computer, you can use the stylus to drag an item on the screen of your CLIÉ handheld. Press the stylus lightly on the item, and move it along the screen surface.
* The World Alarm Clock icon, PhotoStand icon and CLIE Paint icon do not have the Dial™ navigator operations. For details, refer to “Customizing your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld: Setting the JogAssist function” in “Handbook.” Rotating the Jog Dial™ navigator Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select various items or to select an application to start.
Functions of parts POWER Button Turning on your CLIÉ handheld POWER Button When you turn on your CLIÉ handheld for the first time, the Welcome screen is displayed (page 17). Turning off your CLIÉ handheld Press the POWER button again. You do not have to save data, quit an application or perform any of the other shutdown procedures that your computer requires.
Lights orange Blinks orange BACK Button For details, refer to the explanation of each application in the “CLIÉ Application Manual” installed in your computer. The LED indicator shows the status of your CLIÉ handheld by its color. The status of your CLIÉ handheld The battery is being charged.
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Scroll Button For details, refer to the explanation of each application in the “CLIÉ Application Manual” installed in your computer. IR port For details, refer to “Beaming” in “Handbook.” “Memory Stick” Slot For details, refer to “Using “Memory Stick You can display text and other information that extends beyond the display area.
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Inserting “Memory Stick” media “Memory Stick” LED The “Memory Stick” LED blinks orange while your CLIÉ handheld is writing to or reading data from “Memory Stick” media. Note Insert “Memory Stick” media in the right direction. If “Memory Stick” media is forcibly inserted in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick”...
Restarting your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld You do not usually need to restart your CLIÉ handheld. However, your CLIÉ handheld may no longer turn on or respond to your operations for some reason. In such a case, you may be able to solve your problem by resetting your CLIÉ...
However, you can restore data on your CLIÉ handheld if you have backed up data to your computer or “Memory Stick” media. For details, refer to “Backing up your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld data” in “Handbook.” Press the POWER button. While holding the POWER button down, use the stylus pin to gently press and release the RESET button.
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A hard reset is performed on your CLIÉ handheld. After restarting, the system displays “palm powered,” “CLIÉ” and “SONY” followed by the Welcome screen. Refer to “Performing the initial settings of your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld” on page 17. After a hard reset, only the current date and time are retained. Formats, Preferences and other settings are restored to the default settings.
Locating the components of the Application Launcher screen If a different screen is displayed, tap the B Home icon. A Battery Remain Icon (page 34) B Home Icon When you tap this icon, the Application Launcher (List of applications) screen will be displayed.
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Tap this icon to adjust the brightness level of your CLIÉ handheld’s LCD screen. Note If the digitizer calibration is not adjusted correctly, you may have difficulty in tapping. For details, refer to “Customizing your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld: Adjusting the Digitizer” in “Handbook.”...
Application Launcher screen and press the Jog Dial™ navigator. You can also tap an application icon on the Application Launcher screen to start the application. For details, refer to “Sony CLIÉ™ handheld basic operations: Starting and quitting an application” in “Handbook.” icon to display the Application...
• Even when your CLIÉ handheld is turned off, pressing an application button turns on your CLIÉ handheld to start an application. • You can assign your desired application to each application button. For details, refer to “Customizing your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld: Assigning applications to the application buttons” in “Handbook.” Quitting an application Only one application can be opened and active at a time on your CLIÉ...
You can enter data by tapping the keyboard displayed on the screen. For details on entering data using the on-screen keyboard, refer to “Entering data on your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld: Practicing entering data using the on-screen keyboard” in “Handbook.” ®...
• If you use Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP, log on with a User Name in the Administrators group before installing the software. • If you are already using a Sony CLIÉ handheld, follow the procedures described in this section to upgrade to the new version of Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software.
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• If you use PEG-N710C or PEG-S300, refer to the official Sony CLIÉ™ website. (Refer to the back cover of this manual for the URL.) For details, refer to “Transferring data with another Sony CLIÉ™ handheld” in “Handbook.” Quit all applications running on Windows...
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Click Install. The Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software installation starts. Click Finish. Installing the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software in your computer is completed.
Step 2: Connecting your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld and your computer via the USB cable You can exchange data between your CLIÉ handheld and your computer via the USB cable after installing the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software. About the USB cable The supplied USB cable has two connectors.
CLIÉ handheld to the same user name. When you transfer data between CLIÉ handhelds Refer to “Transferring data with another Sony CLIÉ™ handheld” in “Handbook.” Click OK on your computer screen. A beep sounds and the HotSync Your user name selected in step 4 is registered for your CLIÉ...
Exchanging and updating data using the ® HotSync operation What is the HotSync ® The HotSync operation is a one-step operation that allows you to synchronize data between your CLIÉ handheld and your computer, back up the data on your CLIÉ...
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Double-click [Palm Desktop for CLIÉ] icon on the Windows desktop. Or click Start, select Programs (All Programs in Windows XP), Sony handheld and click Palm Desktop for CLIÉ. The Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software starts.
Enjoying your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld Managing schedules (Date Book) Entering new schedules Press the Tap New and set the start time and end time of your schedule. button to start Date Book. 1 Tap to set the start time. 2 Tap to set the end time.
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Enter your schedule. Deleting schedules Tap a schedule you want to delete and tap the Menu icon from the Date Book list screen. Tap Delete Event from the Record menu. The Delete Event dialog box is displayed. Tap OK.
Managing addresses and telephone numbers (Address Book) Entering a new address Press the Tap New and enter the details. You can scroll the screen by tapping the arrow v or V at the bottom right. Deleting an address entry Tap an address you want to delete and tap the Menu icon.
Exchanging Date Book and Address Book data between your CLIÉ handheld and your computer ® The HotSync operation (page 43) enables you to exchange Date Book or Address Book data between your CLIÉ handheld and your computer. Exchanging data between your CLIÉ handheld and Palm™...
Using applications This chapter explains how to use add-on applications and “CLIÉ Application Manual.” For details about add-on applications, refer to the manuals that come with each add-on application. About add-on applications Applications are divided into three types as follows: •...
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Opening CLIÉ Application Manual Double click the CLIÉ info icon on the Windows desktop. The CLIÉ info window is displayed. Select the manual by following the on-screen instructions. Tips • To close CLIÉ Application Manual, click the the CLIÉ Application Manual window. •...
Installing add-on applications in your CLIÉ handheld You can install applications with the supplied Installation CD-ROM by following the steps below. Prior to installing applications, install the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software in your computer with the supplied Installation CD-ROM and connect your CLIÉ...
Introducing add-on applications Managing and displaying image files Application to be used PictureGear Pocket CLIÉ handheld Summary You can manage and display image files saved on your CLIÉ handheld or “Memory Stick” media with this application. Preparation for use Installed For details, refer to the “CLIÉ...
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Importing image files and movie files from your computer Application to be used PictureGear 4.6 Lite Summary You can convert image files and movie files into the format of your CLIÉ handheld with this software. Preparation for use Must be installed Installation CD-ROM Menu “CLIÉ...
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Transferring high resolution image files and movie files to your CLIÉ handheld Application to be used Kinoma Producer Summary You can convert image files and movie files on your computer into the format of your CLIÉ handheld with this software. Preparation for use Must be installed Installation CD-ROM Menu...
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Managing schedules and events Application to be used Date Book CLIÉ handheld Summary You can manage schedules and events, such as meetings or business trips with this application. Preparation for use Installed For details, refer to the “CLIÉ Application Manual” installed in your computer. Managing tasks and things to do Application to be used To Do List...
Taking memos Application to be used Memo Pad Summary You can take memos or display documents created on your computer with this application. Preparation for use Installed For details, refer to the “CLIÉ Application Manual” installed in your computer. Handwriting on image files Application to be used CLIE Paint Summary...
Using the calculator Application to be used Calculator CLIÉ handheld Summary You can calculate on your CLIÉ handheld with this application. You can also save and recall calculations with the calculator’s memory. Preparation for use Installed For details, refer to the “CLIÉ Application Manual” installed in your computer. Sending and receiving e-mail messages Application to be used CLIE Mail...
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Displaying the worldwide local time Application to be used World Alarm Clock CLIÉ handheld Summary You can display the worldwide local time with this application. You can also use the application as an alarm clock. Preparation for use Installed For details, refer to the “CLIÉ Application Manual” installed in your computer. Exchanging data between your CLIÉ...
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Backing up data to “Memory Stick” media Application to be used Memory Stick Backup CLIÉ handheld Summary You can back up applications or data to “Memory Stick” media with this application. Preparation for use Installed Requires “Memory Stick” media For details, refer to the “CLIÉ Application Manual” installed in your computer. Using “Memory Stick”...
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Starting an application in “Memory Stick” media automatically Application to be used Memory Stick Autorun CLIÉ handheld Keyword prc format, pdb format Summary You can start a specified application automatically when “Memory Stick” media is inserted into your CLIÉ handheld with this application. Preparation for use Installed Requires “Memory Stick”...
Backup. This is the most useful way to make a backup. “Memory Stick” media (sold separately) is required. For details, refer to “Backing up your Sony CLIÉ to “Memory Stick” media using Memory Stick Backup” in “Handbook.” Making a backup using the HotSync Data on your CLIÉ...
Solving problems If you encounter any problems, follow the procedure below. Sony recommends that you make a note for displayed messages for future reference. Step 1 Refer to “Troubleshooting Q&A” or manuals for each application • Refer to “Troubleshooting Q&A.”...
Customer Support and Customer Registration For customer support information Refer to “Support Information for CLIÉ handheld and Applications.” For online customer registration (only for customers in the U.S.A. and Canada) Refer to “Support Information for CLIÉ handheld and Applications.”...
Additional information Notes on use About handling • Be sure not to scratch or damage your CLIÉ handheld’s screen or the ® Graffiti writing area. Always use the supplied stylus or a plastic-tipped pointer to tap on the screen. Do not use a real pen, pencil or other sharp object on the screen. •...
For details, refer to “POWER Button” on page 26. • Change the automatic power-off time setting so that your CLIÉ handheld will automatically turn off after a short period of inactivity. For details, refer to “Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Setting the automatic power-off time” in “Handbook.” handheld (Preferences): Continued on next page •...
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Do not leave the Battery Remain icon reading at zero If your battery drains and you leave your CLIÉ handheld in an uncharged state for an extended period of time, all of the stored data will be erased. Sony recommends that you charge your CLIÉ handheld frequently.
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System required on a computer The following system is required on a computer to use the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software and software stored in the supplied CD-ROM. ® • OS: Microsoft Windows Second Edition, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Home Edition, Windows Professional ®...
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For the latest information on support and accessories, check our official Sony CLIÉ website For customers in the U.S.A. and Canada http : //www.sony.com/clie/ For customers in Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand http : //vaio-online.sony.com/clie/...