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

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5Adjust the following options as needed.
•Serial Port: Identifies the port for the modem. If you are unsure of the
port assignment, look at the Modem Properties 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. This setting allows the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software and
your CLIÉ...

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3Tap the Enter phone # field.
The Phone Setup dialog box is displayed.
4Change the following settings if necessary:
1Enter the telephone number used to access the modem connected to
your computer.
If necessary, enter a dial prefix (such as “9”) to access an outside line,
and tap the Dial prefix check box. You can enter a comma in the field
to introduce a “pause” in the dialing sequence. Each comma equals a
two...

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To select the conduits for a modem HotSync operation
The Conduit Setup dialog box on your CLIÉ handheld enables you to define
which files and applications synchronize during a modem HotSync
operation. You can use these settings to minimize the time required to
synchronize your data when using a modem.
To change the Conduit Setup for a modem HotSync operation:
1Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select HotSync, and press the
Jog Dial...

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Performing a HotSync operation via modem
After you prepare your computer and your CLIÉ handheld, and select your
Conduit Setup options, you are ready to perform a modem HotSync
operation.
1Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select HotSync, and press the
Jog Dial navigator, or tap the HotSync 
 icon on the
Application Launcher screen.
The HotSync screen appears.
2Tap the  icon.
A HotSync operation starts. Wait for the message showing that...

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Conducting a HotSync operation via a network
When you use the Network HotSync® application, you can take advantage
of the LAN and WAN connectivity available in many office environments.
The Network HotSync application enables you to perform a HotSync
operation by dialing in to a network (Network Modem Sync) or by using a
cradle that is connected to any computer on your LAN or WAN (LAN Sync)
(provided that the...

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5Place your CLIÉ handheld on the cradle, and press the
HotSync 
 button on the front panel of the cradle.
The HotSync operation starts. This HotSync operation records the
network information about your computer onto your CLIÉ handheld.
6Confirm that your computer‘s network information (Primary
PC name and Primary PC address) is entered in your CLIÉ
handheld:
1Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select HotSync,...

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3Tap Modem Sync Prefs from the Options menu.
The Modem Sync Preferences screen is displayed.
4Tap Network.
5Tap OK.
The HotSync screen appears again.
6Tap Modem, and tap Select Service.
The Preferences screen is displayed.
Note
See “Changing the Network preferences” on page 177 for information on creating a
network connection.
7 Tap the arrow V next to Service, and select a service from the
drop-down list....

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8Tap Done.
9Tap the Menu  icon.
10Tap Conduit Setup from the Options menu.
Follow the instructions in “To select the conduits for a modem HotSync
operation ” on page 123.
11 Perform a HotSync operation via modem.
Follow the instructions in “Performing a HotSync operation via modem”
on page 124.
When connecting to the network computer via cable  (LAN Sync)
1Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select HotSync, and...

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4Tap LANSync.
5Tap OK.
The HotSync screen appears again.
6 Tap the Menu  icon.
7 Tap Conduit Setup from the Options menu.
Follow the instructions in “To select the conduits for a modem HotSync
operation ” on page 123.
8 Perform a local HotSync operation.
Follow the instructions in “Performing a local HotSync operation with the
cradle” on page 108. 

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Importing data from a Windows application
If you have data stored in Windows computer applications such as
spreadsheets and databases, you can transfer that data to your CLIÉ
handheld.
Importable file formats
Save data in one of the file formats listed below, import it into the Palm
Desktop for CLIÉ software, and perform a HotSync® operation to transfer
the data to your CLIÉ handheld.
The Palm Desktop for CLIÉ...