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 lists the history of your 
Internet connection.
Tap  Done  to close the  Network Log  screen. 
						

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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 the  Preference screen 
and select  Buttons. 
 The Buttons Preferences  screen is displayed.
2Tap the arrow V next to a button and select the application 
you want to assign. 
The application button is changed to what you assigned.
To start the original applications
When you assigned another application to the button, start the original 
application on the Application Launcher screen.
To reset to the default settings
Tap the  Default  in step 2. 
All application buttons are reset to their factory settings.
(Default screen) 
						

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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 your CLIÉ handheld without 
using the POWER button.
Brightness Opens the Adjust Brightness  screen.
Keyboard Opens the on-screen keyboard for entering text.
Graffiti Help Opens a series of screens that show the complete Graffiti 
character set.
Turn Off & Lock Turns off and locks your CLIÉ handheld. To start your 
CLIÉ handheld operation when it is locked, you need to 
enter the password. (To use the Lock function, you need 
to preset a password)
bFor details, please refer to “Protecting your data with a 
password” (154 page).
Beam Data Beams the current record to another Palm OS PDA.
Drag the stylus from the bottom 
of the writing area to the top on 
the screen. 
						

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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 the HotSync button. 
						

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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 of ShortCuts is displayed.
To Edit a ShortCut
1Tap the ShortCut you want to edit and tap  Edit.
2Edit the ShortCut name or the abbreviation (character string) 
and tap  OK.
To Delete a ShortCut
1Tap the  ShortCut  you want to delete and tap  Delete.
 The confirmation message is displayed.
2Tap Yes.
The selected ShortCut is deleted. 
						

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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 applied to the display formats of all your CLIÉ 
applications. However, you can customize your own settings for each unit such 
as time or date.
1Tap the arrow V in the upper right of the  Preference screen 
and select  Formats.
2Tap the arrow  V next to  Preset to  and select a region name. 
						

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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 next to  Date and select the desired format.
4Tap the arrow  V next to  Week starts  and select Sunday or 
Monday .
This setting is applied to the Day, Week, Month, and Agenda views in 
Date Book and all other applications displaying calendars.
5Tap the arrow  V next to  Numbers  and select the desired 
format. 
						

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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.
2Tap Set Date .
The Set Date  screen is displayed.
3Tap the each arrow  b or  B beside the year at the top of the 
screen to set the year.
4Tap the current month.
5Tap the current date. 
						

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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 
and select  Date & Time .
The Date & Time Preferences  screen is displayed.
2Tap the arrow V next to  Daylight saving .
3Tap On or  Off.