Sony Clie Peg Nz90 Handheld Instructions Manual

							© 2003 Sony Corporation
Sony CLIÉ™ handheld basic 
operations
Customizing your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld 
(Preferences)
Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® 
operation (Other HotSync® operations)
Using “Memory Stick®” media
Beaming
Using the Calculator and finding records
Backing up your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld data
Protecting your data with a password
Enhancing features with add-on applications
Exchanging data with another Sony CLIÉ™
handheld
Handbook
A-BG5-100- 11 (1)
Entering data on your Sony CLIÉ™ 
handheld
Exchanging and updating data using 
a HotSync
® operation
Using the Bluetooth™ function 
						

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Introduction
This Handbook explains the basic operations and useful features 
of your CLIÉ™ handheld.
When using your CLIÉ handheld for the first time
The basic features and operations are explained in detail
(pages 9-65).
Sony CLIÉ™ handheld basic operations
Explains the basic operations of your  CLIÉ handheld and how to use the 
applications.
Entering data in your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld
Explains how to enter da ta in your CLIÉ handheld.
Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync
® operation
Explains how to use your CLIÉ  handheld with your computer.
CLIÉ handheld advanced operations
The convenient features and how to  make full use of your CLIÉ 
handheld are explained in detail (pages 66-182).
Customizing your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld (Preferences)
Explains how to customize your CLIÉ  handheld in a way that suits you.
Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync
® operation 
(Other HotSync® operations)
Explains the methods of HotSync® operations.
Using “Memory Stick®” media
Explains how to use data st ored on “Memory Stick” media.
Beaming
Explains how to exchange data wi th another CLIÉ handheld by beaming.
Using the Blueto oth™ function 
(for Bluetooth™ built-in models only)
Explains how to exchange data wi th another CLIÉ handheld using the 
Bluetooth™ function.
Using the Calculator and finding records
Explains the calculator  and how to find records.
Backing up your Sony  CLIÉ™ handheld data
Explains how to back up the  data of your CLIÉ handheld.
Protecting your data with a password
Explains how to assign a password to re strict the use of your CLIÉ handheld 
or to protect your data.
Enhancing features with add-on applications
Explains how to insta ll additional applications  on your CLIÉ handheld.
Using data with another Sony CLIÉ™ handheld
Explains how to transfer data from  your CLIÉ handheld to another CLIÉ 
handheld. 
						

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Refer to the following together with this manual.
Notes
 Some of the illustrations and screen images in this manual (Handbook) may not be 
consistent with your CLIÉ handheld.
bFor details on your CLIÉ handheld, re fer to the “Read This First (Operating 
Instructions).”
 Some of the accessories described in this  manual (Handbook) may not be supported 
by your CLIÉ handheld.
bFor details about accessories supported  by your CLIÉ handheld, refer to the 
“Read This First (Operating Instructions).”
Read This First (Operating Instructions)
Please read this manual first.
The manual explains what you need to  prepare prior to operating your CLIÉ 
handheld, basic operations, or supplied  applications in your CLIÉ handheld.
CLIÉ Application Manual (HTML  format: Start up on a computer)
The manual explains how to use the  supplied applications in detail.
For details on using the manual, refe r to “Using CLIÉ Application Manual” 
in the “Read This First  (Operating Instructions).”
Troubleshooting Q&A
The manual helps solve problems that  you may face while using your CLIÉ 
handheld. 
						

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Table of Contents
Sony CLIÉ™ handheld basic operations
Basic operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
Using the stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
Using the Jog Dial™ navigator  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
Starting an application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
Starting an application in the Application Launcher screen 
(“CLIE Launcher”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
Quitting an application  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
Using “CLIE Launcher”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
Locating the components  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
CLIE Launcher group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
Using Favorite Applications (shortcuts). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
Application manager icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Displaying information about applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24
Menu List  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
Using the Palm OS® standard screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
Switching to the Palm OS® standard screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
Starting an application  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
Changing the display style of the Palm OS standard screen  . . . . . . .  33
Displaying application by category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
Changing fonts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
Common menus  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
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Entering data on your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld
Entering data on your Sony CLIÉ™ ha ndheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  41
Practicing entering data using the on-screen keyboard . . . . . . . .  42
Entering data  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  42
Using Graffiti® writing to enter data  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
What is Graffiti writing?  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
Entering characters with Graffiti  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  53
Using Navigation strokes and shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  55
Exchanging and updating data using 
a HotSync® operation
What is a HotSync® operation?  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  58
Performing a HotSync
® operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  60
Performing a HotSync® operation with the cradle 
(Local HotSync®) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  60
Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  62
Starting the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  62
Locating the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software components . . . . . .  63
Basic operations of the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software . . . . . . . .  64
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Customizing your Sony 
CLIÉ™ handheld 
(Preferences)
What you can do with 
Preferences  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  67
Setting the Bluetooth™ function
(for Bluetooth™ built-in models 
only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  69Turning the Bluetooth™ function 
on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  69
Viewing/Customizing Bluetooth™ 
information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  70
Displaying/Deletin g the information 
of target Bluetooth™ compatible 
devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  71
Assigning applications to application 
buttons  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  72
Customizing the full-screen pen stroke 
activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  73
Assigning applications to HotSync 
buttons  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  74
Adding/Changing communication 
device preferences  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  75
Setting the Date & Time 
preferences  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  77 Setting the date  . . . . . . . . . . . .  77
Setting the time  . . . . . . . . . . . .  78
Setting the time zone and 
daylight saving time  . . . . . . . . .  79
Adjusting the Digitizer  . . . . . . . . . .  80
Setting the display format of the 
time, date, and numbers  . . . . . . . .  81 Selecting a regional default. . . .  81
Customizing your own settings 
for each unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  82
Setting the automatic power-off 
time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  83
Setting sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  84
Turning the Alarm LED on or off . . .  85 Turning the Beam Receive feature 
on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Changing the Network 
preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Selecting a service template . . . . 87
Entering a user name . . . . . . . . . 88
Entering a password  . . . . . . . . . 88
Selecting a connection . . . . . . . . 89
Adding telephone settings . . . . . 89
Adding detailed information to 
a service template  . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Creating additional service 
templates  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Creating log-in scripts  . . . . . . . . 93
Using the Network preferences 
menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Creating Graffiti
® ShortCuts . . . . . . 97
Exchanging and updating 
data using a HotSync® 
operation (Other HotSync® 
operations)
Customizing HotSync® application 
settings (Conduit)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Synchronizing with external data 
(File Link) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Customizing HotSync
® Manager 
startup and HotSync® setup 
options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Performing an IR HotSync
® 
operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Performing a HotSync
® operation 
using the Bluetooth™ function 
(for Bluetooth™ built-in models 
only)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Performing a HotSync
® operation via 
a modem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Performing a HotSync
® operation via 
a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
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Performing a HotSync® operation via 
LAN (LANSync) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  121
Using “Memory Stick®” 
media
Using “Memory Stick®” media . . .  125
What is “Memory Stick” 
media? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  125
Inserting and removing a “Memory 
Stick” media . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  127
Protecting the data on “Memory 
Stick” media . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  129
Starting an application on “Memory 
Stick” media . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  130
Viewing information of a “Memory 
Stick” media (Card Info) . . . . .  131
Assigning a name to a “Memory 
Stick” media . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  132
Formatting “Memory Stick” 
media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  133
Exchanging data via “Memory Stick” 
media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  134 Starting CLIE Files . . . . . . . . . .  134
Copying your CLIÉ handheld data to 
a “Memory Stick” media  . . . .  136
Copying data on “Memory Stick” 
media to your CLIÉ 
handheld  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  139
Deleting data on “Memory Stick” 
media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  141
CLIE Files menus . . . . . . . . . . .  142
Exchanging data without using the 
CLIE Files application. . . . . . . .  143
Notes on starting  applications from 
a “Memory Stick” media  . . . .  144
Beaming
Beaming between your Sony CLIÉ 
handheld and another Palm OS® 
PDA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 What you can do with 
beaming  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Beaming information . . . . . . . . 147
Tips on beaming information . . 148
Using the Bluetooth™ 
function 
(for Bluetooth™ built-in models only)
Exchanging data using the Bluetooth™ 
function  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150What you can do with the 
Bluetooth™ function . . . . . . . . 150
Sending data such as image files or 
Date Book data to another CLIÉ 
handheld with the built-in 
Bluetooth function or Bluetooth 
Module (optional)  . . . . . . . . . . 150
Performing a wireless HotSync
® 
operation with a computer  . . . 152
Using the Calculator and 
finding records
Using the Calculator (Calc)  . . . . . . 154 Calculating with the 
Calculator  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
The functions of the Calculator 
buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Using the Calculator menus . . . 156
Finding records  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Using the Find option  . . . . . . . 157
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Backing up your Sony 
CLIÉ™ handheld data
Backing up your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld 
data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  160Backing up data to your computer 
with a HotSync
® operation . . .  160
Backing up data to a “Memory 
Stick” media using the Memory 
Stick Backup application . . . . .  161
Protecting your data with 
a password
Entering personal information  . . .  165
Locking your CLIÉ handheld with a 
password (Data protection). . . . . .  167 Turn off your CLIÉ handheld after 
locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  167
Setting your CLIÉ handheld to be 
locked automatically . . . . . . . .  169
Protecting data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  170 Assigning a password . . . . . . .  170
Changing or deleting a 
password  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  171
Hiding or masking private 
data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  172
Enhancing features with 
add-on applications
Enhancing features with add-on 
applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175Installing from your 
computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Installing applications on a 
“Memory Stick” media  . . . . . . 177
Installing from the Internet. . . . 177
Deleting the installed add-on 
applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Exchanging data with 
another Sony CLIÉ™ 
handheld
Exchanging data with another Sony 
CLIÉ™ handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180Transferring data using the Palm™ 
Desktop for CLIÉ software . . . . 180
INDEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 
						

							Sony CLIÉ™ handheld 
basic operations
This chapter explains the basic operations of your 
CLIÉ handheld such as using the stylus, using the 
Jog Dial™ navigator, locating the components 
and starting the applications.
The chapter also gives an overview of menus that 
are common to the applic ations and explains how 
to select the font of characters.
Basic operations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   10
Starting an application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   14
Using “CLIE Launcher”  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   16
Using the Palm OS
® standard screen . . . . . . . . .27
Changing fonts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   37
Common menus  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   38 
						

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Basic operations
Operating using the stylus and the Jog Dial™ navigator.
Using the stylus
Tip
Where is the stylus located?
The stylus is stored in your CLIÉ handheld. 
The exact location of the storage varies depending on your model.
bFor details, refer to “Sony CLIÉ™ handheld components” of the 
“Read This First (Operating Instructions).”
Note
To prevent losing the stylus, always put it back in its holder on your 
CLIÉ handheld after use.
What is a stylus?
A stylus is a pen for operating your CLIÉ 
handheld by directly touching the screen.
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