Sony Clie Handheld Instructions Manual

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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. 
1Tap the arrow V in the upper right of the  Preferences screen 
and select  Network.
The Network Preferences  screen is displayed.
2Tap the arrow V next to...

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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.
1On the Network Preferences  screen, tap User Name field.
2Enter 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...

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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.
1On the  Network Preferences  screen, tap the arrow V next 
to  Connection  and select Standard Modem . 

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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,...

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3If 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.
4Tap OK.
Adding detailed information to a service template
If you are using one of the predefined service templates, you...

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4Tap the arrow V 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 until you turn off your CLIÉ 
handheld (or until it times out).
Note that this option will be more...

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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
1On the Network Preferences  screen, tap the arrow V next 
to  Service  and select the predefined service template you 
want to duplicate....

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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.
bFor details, refer to “Non-ASCII Characters for Log in Scripts” on page 80.
Note
Depending on the type of mobile communication adapter and communication...

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5Repeat step 4 until the log in script is complete.
6Tap OK.
The  Details  screen is displayed.
7Tap OK.
The  Network Preferences  screen is displayed.
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...

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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...