Sony Clie Peg N710c Handheld User Manual

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Backing up data of your Sony CLIE Handheld
Backing up your CLIE handheld data using “Memory Stick” media
MS Gate allows you to save a backup of the following application and data
of your CLIE handheld to “Memory Stick” media. (The file name after the
colon is the name displayed in MS Gate.)

 Applications
• Plugin files: CmPl###
• PictureGear Pocket: PictureGear Pocket
• gMovie: gMovie
• Network setup data: inetSetup

 Data
• Address Book data: AddressDB
• Date Book...

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Backing up data of your Sony CLIE Handheld
Restoring backup data and applications to your CLIE
handheld
Note
When you restore (copy) backup data and applications to your CLIE handheld, the
data currently saved in your CLIE handheld will be overwritten with the backup data.
Any data created or edited after you saved the backup will be erased.
Insert “Memory Stick” media storing the backup data into your CLIE
handheld and use MS Gate to copy the data to your CLIE handheld....

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Using data of another Sony CLIE Handheld
If you already own a Sony CLIE Handheld, you can use data of your old
CLIE handheld with your new CLIE handheld. You can transfer data from
your old CLIE handheld to your new CLIE handheld with either of the
following methods:
•Using Palm™ Desktop for CLIE to copy data: You can transfer data of
the Palm OS basic applications easily.
•Using “Memory Stick
®” media to copy data: You can transfer all the
necessary data and settings...

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6Repeat steps 3 thorough 5 to export data of other
applications.
7Click the user name of your new CLIE handheld from the User
name list in the upper right of the screen.
If you have never performed a HotSync operation with your new CLIE
handheld, select Users from the Tools menu. Click New in the Users
screen and enter a new user name. Then select that new user name.
8Click Import from the File menu.
9Select the files you have exported in steps 3 through 6 and
then click...

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Using “Memory Stick” media to transfer data
You can use “Memory Stick” media to transfer your old CLIE handheld to
your new CLIE handheld.
Notes
• Use “Memory Stick” media that has sufficient free memory space.
• Make sure that the write protect tab on “Memory Stick” media is set to the write
enable position.
1Insert “Memory Stick” media into your old CLIE handheld.
2Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select MS Gate and then
press the Jog Dial navigator. Or tap the MS...

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4Tap COPY.
The File Overwrite confirmation message is displayed.
5Tap OK.
The data selected in step 3 is copied onto “Memory Stick” media.
6Remove the “Memory Stick” media from your old CLIE
handheld and then insert it into your new CLIE handheld.
7Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select MS Gate and then
press the Jog Dial navigator. Or tap the MS Gate 
 icon on
the Application Launcher screen.
MS Gate starts. The data in your CLIE handheld is listed.
8Press the Jog Dial...

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Precautions
Notes on use
• Take care not to scratch or damage your CLIE handheld’s screen or the
Graffiti® writing area. Always use the supplied stylus or a plastic-tipped
pointer to tap on the screen. Do not use a real pen, pencil, or other sharp
object on the screen.
• Do not expose your CLIE handheld to rain or moisture. Should water
enter the circuitry through the crevice around the front buttons, your
CLIE handheld may be damaged.
• Your CLIE handheld screen is made...

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Battery considerations
Follow these precautions when you charge your CLIE handheld.
On charging
• It takes about four hours to charge your CLIE handheld when the battery
is empty.
• When you charge your CLIE handheld every day, it takes only a few
minutes to charge the battery.
• You can view data or play audio files on your CLIE handheld while it is
being charged.
On the battery life
• With a fully-charged battery, you can use your CLIE handheld for about
fifteen days,...

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When your battery runs out
• When the battery runs out, a caution message appears on the screen. If
this occurs, perform a HotSync® operation to back up all your CLIE
handheld’s data on your computer. Then charge your CLIE handheld
using the cradle. This helps prevent accidental data loss.
• If your CLIE handheld does not turn on when you press the POWER
button, charge your CLIE handheld immediately.
• The remaining battery indicator does not always reflect the actual...

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Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions
This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter
when using your CLIE handheld. If a problem arises, we suggest you charge
your CLIE handheld. If the problem persists, review the following list of
frequently asked questions for possible solutions before you contact Sony
Customer Information Service Center.
Note
Thousands of third-party add-on applications are available for the Palm OS
®
platform. Sony does...