Sony Clié PEG-N610c Operating Instructions

171Chapter5Customizing your Sony CLIE Handheld (Preferences)
Assigning applications to HotSync® buttons
The Buttons Preferences screen also enables you to assign different
applications to the HotSync® buttons on the cradle and the modem.
1Tap Buttons from the drop-down list on the Preferences
screen.
The Buttons Preferences screen is displayed.
2Tap HotSync.
The HotSync Buttons dialog box appears.
3Tap the arrow V next to each button and then select the
application you want to assign to the button.
The...

172Chapter5Customizing your Sony CLIE Handheld (Preferences)
The Jog Preferences screen enables you to change the default Jog Dial™
navigator and BACK button functions, which are:
• Scroll the screen with the Jog Dial navigator.
• Select an item from a pop-up list with the Jog Dial navigator.
• Move back and forth between screens with the BACK button.
You can set to use the Jog Dial navigator to operate a third-party application
that is not designed to use Jog Dial navigator operations (JogAssist...

173Chapter5Customizing your Sony CLIE Handheld (Preferences)
The Formats Preferences screen enables you to set the country default, and
the display format of dates, times, and numbers on your CLIE handheld.
Selecting a country default
When you select the country where you use your CLIE handheld, the
display format of the time, date, the week start day, and numbers is
adjusted. For example, in England, time is expressed using a 24-hour clock;
in the United States, time is expressed using a 12-hour clock...

174Chapter5Customizing your Sony CLIE Handheld (Preferences)
Selecting the time, date, and numbers formats
You can select the desired formats for the time, date, week start day, and
numbers. The selected formats apply to all your CLIE applications.
1On the Formats Preferences screen, tap the arrow V next to
Time and then select the desired format from the drop-down
list.
2Tap the arrow V next to Date and then select the desired
format from the drop-down list.
3Tap the arrow V next to “Week starts” and...

175Chapter5Customizing your Sony CLIE Handheld (Preferences)
The Date & Time Preferences screen enables you to set the date, time, time
zone, and the on/off of daylight savings for your CLIE 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 Date & Time from the drop-down list on the Preferences
screen.
The Date & Time Preferences screen is displayed.
2Tap Set...

176Chapter5Customizing your Sony CLIE Handheld (Preferences)
Setting the time
1Tap Date & Time from the drop-down list on the Preferences
screen.
The Date & Time Preferences screen is displayed.
2Tap Set Time.
The Set Time screen appears.
3Tap the arrow V or v to set the hour.
4Tap the minute box and then tap the arrow V or v to set the
minute.
5Tap AM or PM.
6Tap OK.
Setting the Date & Time preferences 

177Chapter5Customizing your Sony CLIE Handheld (Preferences)
Setting the time zone and daylight saving time
Setting the time zone
1Tap Date & Time from the drop-down list on the Preferences
screen.
The Date & Time Preferences screen is displayed.
2Tap the Set Time Zone field.
The Set Time Zone screen appears.
3Select the time zone that corresponds to where you are.
4Tap OK.
Setting the daylight saving time
1Tap Date & Time from the drop-down list on the Preferences
screen.
The Date & Time Preferences...

178Chapter5Customizing your Sony CLIE Handheld (Preferences)
Setting the General preferences
The General Preferences screen enables you to set the auto shut-off interval
and sounds for your CLIE handheld.
Setting the automatic shut-off time
Your CLIE handheld has an automatic shut-off feature that turns off the
power after a period of inactivity. This feature helps conserve battery power
in case you forget to turn off your CLIE handheld. If you find that your CLIE
handheld shuts itself off too early or...

179Chapter5Customizing your Sony CLIE Handheld (Preferences)
Setting sounds
Your CLIE handheld uses a variety of sounds. The System, Alarm, and
Game Sound settings enable you to turn the sounds on or off, and to adjust
the volume level.
1Tap General from the drop-down list on the Preferences
screen.
The General Preferences screen is displayed.
2Tap the arrow V next to System Sound and then select the
desired sound level or Off from the drop-down list.
When you turn the System Sound off, you also turn off...

180Chapter5Customizing your Sony CLIE Handheld (Preferences)
Turning on or off the Beam Receive feature
You can choose to turn off the Beam Receive feature. This prohibits anyone
from beaming information to your CLIE handheld. It also results in a slight
saving of battery power. By default, the Beam Receive is set to On.
1Tap General from the drop-down list on the Preferences
screen.
The General Preferences screen is displayed.
2Tap the arrow V next to Beam Receive and then select On or
Off from the...