Sony Clié PEG-N610c Operating Instructions

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Performing common tasks
Choosing fonts
In all basic applications except Expense, you can change the font style to
make text easier to read. You can choose a different font style for each
application.
1Open an application.
2Tap the Menu  icon.
The menu is displayed.
3Tap Options, and then tap Font.
4Tap the font style you want to use.
You can select small, bold, or large font.
5Tap OK.
The text in the application is displayed in the selected font style. 

Chapter 3
Exchanging and updating data
using a HotSync
® operation
This chapter describes how to select HotSync® operation options and how to perform
a HotSync operation via cradle, infrared communications port, or network. Other
advanced HotSync operations include how to use file link functions and how to
import data from Windows applications.
Contents
What is a HotSync® operation? .............................................. 113
Performing a local HotSync
® operation with the cradle .......... 114...

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What is a HotSync® operation?
A HotSync® operation is a one-step operation that allows you to
synchronize data between your CLIE handheld and your computer. With
just one press on the HotSync button, you can synchronize your CLIE
handheld application data with the Palm
™ Desktop for CLIE software data
on your computer, back up the data of your CLIE handheld on your
computer, or install add-on applications.
1Synchronize the Date Book, the...

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Performing a local HotSync® operation with the cradle
This section describes how to perform a HotSync® operation using the
cradle (local HotSync), assuming that you have done all the necessary
preparations and installations for your CLIE handheld and your computer.
For the required preparations and software installation, and for information
on performing a HotSync for the first HotSync operation, see the Read This
First manual. 
1Place...

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Performing a local HotSync® operation with the cradle
If a message stating that the selected COM port is not available is
displayed
Follow the procedures below. If the same message appears again, uninstall
the Palm Desktop for CLIE software and then re-install it.
1Click the HotSync  icon in the Windows® task tray
(bottom-right corner of the taskbar).
A shortcut menu is displayed.
2Make sure that Local USB is selected.
If it is selected,...

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Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIE software
The Palm™ Desktop for CLIE software duplicates Date Book, Address Book,
To Do List, Expense, and Memo Pad applications on your CLIE handheld, so
you can view, enter, and modify data stored on your CLIE handheld with
your computer. You can also import data from Windows applications onto
your CLIE handheld.
Starting the Palm Desktop for CLIE
Double-click the Palm Desktop for CLIE software icon on...

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Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIE software
Locating the Palm Desktop for CLIE components
1List pane
Displays the records in the current Desktop application.
2Application Launch bar
Provides one-click access to each Desktop application. Click an icon to
open its associated application.
3Install Tool icon
Displays the Install Tool dialog box to select the application you want to
install onto your CLIE handheld the next time you perform a...

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Advanced HotSync® operations
Setting the HotSync® setup options
You can change how to start the HotSync Manager or make the local
HotSync settings.
1Click the HotSync  icon in the Windows® task tray
(bottom-right corner of the taskbar) and then select Setup
from the shortcut menu.
The Setup dialog box appears.
2Click the General tab to select one of the following options.
If you are not sure which option to use, keep the default setting:...

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Advanced HotSync® operations
3Click the Modem tab to display the modem settings and then
adjust the options as needed.
See “Conducting a HotSync operation via modem” on page 125 for more
information.
4If you are attached to a network, click the Network tab to
display the network settings and then adjust the options as
needed.
See “Conducting a HotSync operation via a network” on page 131 for
more information.
5Click OK. 

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Advanced HotSync® operations
Customizing HotSync application settings (Conduit)
What is a “Conduit”?
For each application, you can define a set of options that determines how
records are handled during synchronization. These options are called a
“conduit.” By default, a HotSync operation synchronizes all files between
your CLIE handheld and the Palm Desktop for CLIE software.
In general, you should leave the settings as they are to...