Sony Clie PEG-NR70V/U, PEG-NR70/U Handheld Operating Instructions

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Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software
Locating the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ 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 on your CLIÉ handheld the next time you perform a...

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Setting the HotSync® setup options
You can change how to start the HotSync®
 Manager and configure the local
HotSync settings.
1Click the HotSync  icon in the Windows® task tray
(bottom-right corner of the taskbar), and 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...

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3Click the Modem tab to display the modem settings and
adjust the options as needed.
See “Conducting a HotSync® operation via modem” on page 119 for more
information.
4If you are attached to a network, click the Network tab to
display the network settings and adjust the options as
needed.
See “Conducting a HotSync® operation via a network” on page 125 for
more information.
5Click OK. 

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

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4Click Change.
The Change HotSync Action dialog box appears.
5Click the direction in which you want to write data, or click
Do nothing.
6Click OK.
7Repeat steps 2 through 6 to change conduit settings for other
applications (or users).
8Click Done.
Notes
•Any change in the HotSync setting from the default affects only the next HotSync
operation. Thereafter, the HotSync Actions revert to their default settings....

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Conducting an IR HotSync operation
You can use the IR (infrared) port of your CLIÉ handheld to perform an IR
HotSync® operation with a computer equipped with an IrDA (Infrared Data
Association) IR port. An IR HotSync operation allows you to perform a
HotSync operation without using the cradle.
Before you start performing an IR HotSync operation
Check the following:
• Your computer is equipped with an infrared...

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3Click the Local tab to change the setting for an IR HotSync
operation as needed.
•Serial Port: Specifies a virtual port for an infrared port. If you are not
sure of the connection port, see the Infrared Monitor in the Windows
Control Panel.
•Speed: Determines the speed at which data is transferred. Try the “As
Fast As Possible” rate first, and adjust downward if you experience
problems.
4Tap OK.
Your computer...

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Tip
For best results, your computer and your CLIÉ handheld should be 4 to 8 inches
(approximately 10 to 20 centimeters) apart, and the path between your CLIÉ
handheld and the computer must be clear of obstacles.
5Tap the  icon.
The HotSync operation starts. Wait for the message showing that the
HotSync operation is complete.
To restore the local HotSync settings
1Connect the cradle to your computer.
2Click the...

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Conducting a HotSync operation via modem
You can use a modem to synchronize and back up your CLIÉ handheld
when you are away from your computer.
Notes
•The first HotSync operation must be local, using the cradle. After that, you can
perform a modem HotSync operation.
•It may take many minutes to complete a HotSync operation via modem. To minimize
the time required to synchronize data with a modem, define the...

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Preparing your computer
The following steps must be performed to prepare your computer for a
modem HotSync operation. Be sure to perform these steps before you leave
your office or home so that your computer is ready to receive a call from
your CLIÉ handheld.
1Verify the following to prepare your computer for a modem
HotSync operation:
•The computer modem is connected to your computer, and both the
modem and...