Sony Clie Handheld Instructions Manual

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Performing a HotSync® operation
Note
Do not remove your CLIÉ handheld from the cradle until the 
HotSync® operation is complete as the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ 
software may not be quit 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...

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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...

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Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software
Locating the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software 
components
AList pane
Displays the records in the current Desktop application.
BApplication Launch bar
Click an icon to open the associated application.
CInstall 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 165.
D...

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Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software
ERecord 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...

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Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software
When using the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating 
system
When you start Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software on your 
computer and select  Custom, File Link , View Log , or Setup  
from the HotSync menu, the configuration window may open 
behind the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software window.
In this case, bring the configuration window to front by performing 
one of the followings.
– Press the Alt and Tab keys at...

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
Adding/Changing the preference for the modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   69
Changing the Network preferences . . . . . . . . . .   71
Assigning applications to application  buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   82
Customizing the full-screen pen stroke...

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What you can do with Preferences
The Preferences screen enables you to customize the configuration options on 
your CLIÉ handheld.
Setting options may be added by installing new application or software for 
peripheral devices.
Tip
For the setting options not mentioned in the list, refer to “Read This First (Operating 
Instructions).”
SettingsDetails
ShortCuts Defines a list of Graffiti
® abbreviations.
For details, refer to page 85.
Digitizer Calibrates...

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What you can do with Preferences
Displaying the Preference screen for each menu
1Rotate 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. 
2Tap the arrow  V in the upper right of the screen and select 
the  Preferences  menu you want to configure. 

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Adding/Changing the preference for the 
modem
You can customize the preference for a modem to be connected to your CLIÉ 
handheld. The applications using the modem comply with this preference.
1Tap the arrow V in the upper right of the  Preferences screen 
and select  Connection .
2Tap New .
To change the existing preference, tap  the preference you want to change 
and  Edit .
3Enter the connection name in  Name.
Enter the name that is recognizable....

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Adding/Changing the preference for the modem
6Tap OK.
The configuration for the modem is changed and the  Preferences screen  
is displayed.