Sony Clie Handheld Instructions Manual

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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 liquids 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 CLIE Files application to format “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. 
						

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Protecting the data in “Memory Stick” media
To prevent accidental erasure of import ant data, you can use the write protect 
tab of “Memory Stick” media. Slide the tab to the left to enable or right to 
disable writing to “Memory Stick” media.
Write enable position
Slide the tab to the left to select the write enable position. You can read and 
write data in 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.
Tip
Shape or exact location of the tab may differ from the illustration depending on a type of 
“Memory Stick” media.
L O CK
Back side
Write Enable 
Position Write Protect 
Position 
						

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Starting an application in “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 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 that saved on the /PALM/Launcher folder by 
performing the following steps. 
1Display the Application Launcher screen, while the “Memory 
Stick” media is inserted in the CLIÉ handheld.
2Press the BACK button to select the group.
3Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select    Card.
The applications in “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 applications, some of the features may not work. In such a case, use 
the CLIE Files application to copy the data in the CLIÉ handheld and use the copied data. 
						

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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. 
1Insert the “Memory Stick” media into your CLIÉ handheld.
2Rotate 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. 
						

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Assigning a name to a “Memory Stick” media
You can assign a name to each “Memory Stick” media with the Card Info 
application.
1Insert the “Memory Stick” media into your CLIÉ handheld.
2Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the Card Info icon 
and press the Jog Dial™ navigator.
The Card Info  screen is displayed.
3Tap the Menu   icon.
The menu is displayed.
4Tap Rename Card  in the Card menu.
The Rename Card  dialog box is displayed.
5Enter a new name for the inserted “Memory Stick” media and 
tap Rename . 
						

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Formatting “Memory Stick” media
A “Memory Stick” media commercially produced is already formatted for use. 
In the case that 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.
1Insert the “Memory Stick” media into your CLIÉ handheld.
2Rotate 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.
3Tap the Menu   icon.
The Menu screen is displayed.
4Tap  Format  from the  Tool menu.
The confirmation message is displayed.
5Enter a new name for the formatted “Memory Stick” media 
and tap  OK.
The Confirmation message is displayed.
6Tap  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.
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Notes
 If a “Memory Stick” media is reformatted, all the data stored in the “Memory Stick” media will be erased. Make sure to 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. The “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 by devices. In this case, insert the “Memory Stick” media 
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Starting CLIE Files
You can copy, move, or delete data in a “Memory Stick” media and your CLIÉ 
handheld with the CLIE Files application.
bFor details on the CLIE Files application, refer to “CLIE Files” in “CLIÉ Application 
Manual” on your computer.
1Rotate 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 in a “Memory Stick” media
The following icons are displayed only when you view the data in “Memory 
Stick” media. For the other icons, refer to “When displaying the data in your 
CLIÉ handheld” (page 129).
*  and   icons are specific to the screen when displaying the data in a “Memory 
Stick” media. Except for these icons, all icons in the screen are common to the one 
when displaying the data in your CLIÉ handheld. You can also rotate the Jog Dial™ 
navigator to select a folder.
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 display the upper directory *
Tap here to display the contents of the folder
*
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 the view of the following
 Name: name displayed on the computer
 DBname: name assigned on your CLIÉ 
handheld
Tap here to switch to the Directory list screen Tap here to switch the view between your 
CLIÉ handheld and “Memory Stick” media
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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 existing folder.
Notes
 When the directory tree is made up with nine levels or more, directory levels are not  displayed. 
 When the battery power of your CLIÉ handheld is insufficient, data in “Memory  Stick” media may not be displayed. In such a case, you need to charge your CLIÉ 
handheld or connect the AC adapter to your CLIÉ handheld.
When displaying the data in your CLIÉ handheld
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 deletion of 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.
Switch the database display by group
 All databases
 Creator group
 Application
Lock  icon
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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 back up 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 back up. Note that any added or 
edited information in your CLIÉ handheld after the back up 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 data copying consumes a lot of power, you cannot use “Memory Stick” media when your CLIÉ handheld is short of battery power. In such a case, connect the AC 
adapter to your CLIÉ handheld.
 If your CLIÉ handheld receives IR communication while copying data, the copying  will be interfered. Do not allow your CLIÉ handheld to receive IR communication 
while copying data.
1Insert “Memory Stick” media into your CLIÉ handheld.
2Tap the Home   icon.
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