Sony Clie Handheld Instructions Manual

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Changing the Network preferences
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
Options menus
NewCreates a new service template.
Delete... Deletes the current service template.
Duplicate Duplicates the current service template.
View Log Displays the Network Log  that...

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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 To Do List button to start Calculator.
The position of the application buttons varies depending on the model.
bFor details, refer to “Locating the parts of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld” in “Read This 
First (Operating Instructions).”
1Tap the arrow V at the upper right of...

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Customizing the full-screen pen stroke 
activities
You can customize the assignment of the full-screen pen stroke.
By default, the full-screen pen stroke activates the Graffiti
® Help.
1Tap the arrow V in the upper right of the  Preference screen 
and select  Buttons. 
2Tap Pen.
The Pen  screen is displayed.
3Tap the arrow  V next to  Graffiti Help  and select the setting 
for the full-screen pen stroke.
4Tap  OK.
Backlight Turns on the backlight of...

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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).
1Tap the arrow V in the upper right of the  Preference screen 
and select  Buttons. 
2Tap HotSync .
3Tap the arrow  V next to a button and select the application 
you want to assign.
4Tap  OK.
The  Buttons Preferences  screen is displayed.
You can start the selected application by pressing...

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Creating Graffiti® ShortCuts
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 55.
1Tap the arrow  V in the upper right of the  Preference screen 
and select  ShortCuts.
2Tap New .
The ShortCut Entry  screen is displayed.
3Enter the ShortCut name and an abbreviation (character 
string).
4Tap OK.
The new ShortCut is created and the list...

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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...

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Setting the display format of the time, date, and numbers
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. 
1Tap the arrow V in the upper right of the  Preference screen 
and select  Formats.
2Tap the arrow  V next to  Time and select the desired format.
3Tap the arrow  V...

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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) by 
simply switching the time zones.
Setting the date
1Tap the arrow V in the upper right of the  Preference screen 
and select  Date & Time .
The Date & Time Preferences  screen is displayed....

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Setting the Date & Time preferences
Setting the time
1Tap the arrow V in the upper right of the  Preference screen 
and select  Date & Time .
The Date & Time Preferences  screen is displayed.
2Tap Set Time .
The Set Time  screen is displayed.
3Tap the arrow  V or  v to set the hour.
4Tap the minute box and tap the arrow  V or  v to set the 
minute.
5Tap  AM or PM .
6Tap  OK. 

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Setting the Date & Time preferences
Setting the time zone and daylight saving time
Setting the time zone
1Tap the arrow V in the upper right of the  Preference screen 
and select  Date & Time .
The Date & Time Preferences  screen is displayed.
2Tap the Set Time Zone  field.
The Set Time Zone  screen is displayed.
3Select the time zone of your region.
4Tap OK.
Setting the daylight saving time
1Tap the arrow  V at the upper right of the  Preference screen...