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

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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.
To launch the original applications
When you have assigned another application to the button, you can start the
original application using the Application Launcher.
To reset to the default settings
Tap Default in step 2. All application buttons are reset to their factory settings.
Changing the Buttons preferences
Application buttons 
						

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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 pen stroke.
•Backlight: Turns on the backlight of your CLIÉ handheld without
using the POWER button.
•Brightness: Opens the brightness adjustment screen.
•Keyboard: Opens the on-screen keyboard for entering text.
•Graffiti Help: Opens a series of screens that show the complete
Graffiti character set.
•Turn Off & Lock: Turns off and locks your CLIÉ handheld. To lock
your CLIÉ handheld, assign a password. When locked, you need to
enter the password to use your CLIÉ handheld.
•Beam Data: Beams the current record to another Palm OS
® PDA.
4Tap OK.
Drag the stylus from the
bottom of the writing area
to the top on the screen. 
						

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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 HotSync button assignment is changed.
4Tap OK.
Any changes that you make in the HotSync Buttons screen become
effective immediately. You can activate the selected application by
pressing the HotSync button.
Changing the Buttons preferences 
						

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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 change the BACK button function so your CLIÉ handheld turns on
or off when the BACK button is pressed/kept pressed.
Notes
•
The functions activated by the JogAssist feature differ depending on the application you use.
•In some applications with the Jog Dial navigator mark, part of functions may change
when the JogAssist feature is activated.
1Tap Jog from the drop-down list on the Preferences screen.
The Jog Preferences screen is displayed.
2To enable the JogAssist function, select Use JogAssist.
The Jog Dial navigator functions change.
3To enable turning on the power by pressing the BACK
button, select Power On with BACK button.
You need to keep the BACK button pressed for a several seconds to turn
on the power.
4To enable turning off the power by keeping the BACK button
pressed, select Power Off.
Display Cursor/Menu is selected by default ().  You can display the
cursor or menu by keeping the BACK button pressed.
Changing the Jog Dial™ navigator preferences 
						

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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 an AM or PM suffix.
All your CLIÉ applications use the region default settings. However, you can
customize your own settings for time, date, week start day, or numbers.
1Tap Formats from the drop-down list on the Preferences
screen.
The Formats Preferences screen is displayed.
2Tap the arrow V next to “Preset to” and select a region
name.
Setting the display format of the time, date,
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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 whether
you want the first day of the week to be Sunday or Monday.
This setting controls the Day, Week, Month, and Agenda views in Date
Book and all other aspects of your CLIÉ handheld that display a calendar.
4Tap the arrow V next to Numbers and select formats for the
decimal point and thousands separator.
Setting the display format of the time, date, and numbers
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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 Date.
The Set Date screen appears.
3Tap the arrow b or B beside the year at the top of the screen
to set the year.
4Tap the current month.
5Tap the current date.
Setting the Date & Time preferences 
						

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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 screen is displayed.
2Tap the arrow V next to Daylight saving.
3Tap and select On or Off.
Setting the Date & Time preferences 
						

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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 too early or too late, you can increase or decrease
the time setting for the automatic shut-off feature.
By default, your CLIÉ handheld will turn off after two minutes of inactivity
and will be on as long as it is connected to the cradle.
1Tap General from the drop-down list on the Preferences
screen.
The General Preferences screen is displayed.
2Tap the arrow V next to Auto-off After and select the desired
time setting for the automatic shut-off feature.
You can select 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, or 3 minutes.
3If you want to leave your CLIÉ handheld turned on while it is
connected to the cradle, make sure that the check box next
to “Stay on in Cradle” is selected. To turn it off automatically,
clear the check box.