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

161Chapter5Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Assigning applications to buttons
The Buttons Preferences screen enables you to assign different applications
to the buttons on the keyboard panel of your CLIÉ handheld.
For example, you can assign the To Do List button to start Date Book. 
1Tap Buttons from the drop-down list on the Preferences screen.
The Buttons Preferences screen is displayed.
2Tap the arrow V next to a button and tap the application
that you want to assign to the button....

162Chapter5Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Changing the Buttons preferences
Changing the full-screen pen stroke activities
The Buttons Preferences screen enables you to change the assignment of the
full-screen pen stroke. By default, the full-screen pen stroke activates the
Graffiti
® Help.
1Tap Buttons from the drop-down list on the Preferences screen.
The Buttons Preferences screen is displayed.
2Tap Pen.
3Tap the arrow V and select one of the following settings for
the full-screen...

163Chapter5Customizing your Sony CLIÉ 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 select the
application you want to assign to the button.
The...

164Chapter5Customizing your Sony CLIÉ 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.
•Return to the previous screen with the BACK button.
You can set the Jog Dial navigator to operate a third-party application that is
not designed to use Jog Dial navigator operations (JogAssist feature). You
can also...

165Chapter5Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
The Formats Preferences screen enables you to set the region default, and the
display format of dates, times, and numbers on your CLIÉ handheld.
Selecting a region default
When you select the region where you use your CLIÉ 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 with...

166Chapter5Customizing your Sony CLIÉ 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 CLIÉ applications.
1On the Formats Preferences screen, tap the arrow V next to
Time and select the desired format from the drop-down list.
2Tap the arrow V next to Date and select the desired format
from the drop-down list.
3Tap the arrow V next to “Week starts” and select...

167Chapter5Customizing your Sony CLIÉ 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 CLIÉ 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...

168Chapter5Customizing your Sony CLIÉ 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 tap the arrow V or v to set the
minute.
5Tap AM or PM.
6Tap OK.
Setting the Date & Time preferences 

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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...

170Chapter5Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
Setting the General preferences
The General Preferences screen enables you to set the auto shut-off interval,
alarm options and sounds for your CLIÉ handheld.
Setting the automatic shut-off time
Your CLIÉ 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 CLIÉ handheld. If you find that your CLIÉ
handheld shuts itself off...