Sony Clie Peg Nz90 Handheld Instructions Manual

							101Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® operation 
(Other HotSync® operations)
Synchronizing with external data (File Link)
You can synchronize Address Book or Me mo Pad data in your CLIÉ handheld 
with external files such  as address book data in  your computer (File Link). 
 HotSync
® Manager stores the file  data in your computer in a separate category 
on your Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ softwa re and your CLIÉ handheld. You can 
set the File Link feature to  start synchronization only wh en the external file has 
been updated.
 
 The compatible file formats th at you can import with File Link
 Comma delimited (*.csv)
 Memo Pad archive of the Palm™ De sktop for CLIÉ software (*.mpa)
 Address Book archive of the Palm™ De sktop for CLIÉ software (*.aba)
 Text file (*.txt)
bFor details on how to set up File Link, refe r to the online help of the Palm™ Desktop 
for CLIÉ software. 
						

							102Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® operation 
(Other HotSync® operations)
Customizing HotSync® Manager startup and 
HotSync
® setup options
1Click the HotSync   icon in  the Windows task tray and 
select  Setup from the shortcut menu.
The Setup  dialog box is displayed.
2Click the  General tab and select the setting as needed.
If you are not sure which option to use, select  Always available.
 Always available:  Starts the HotSync® Manager when Windows 
starts. This allows you to perform a HotSync® operation even when the 
Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ so ftware is not running.
 Available only when the Palm™ Desktop is running:  Starts the 
HotSync
® Manager when you start th e Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ 
software.
 Manual:  Starts the HotSync
® Manager only when you select 
HotSync®  Manager  from the Windows Start  menu.
3Click the  Local tab and adjust the setting for the connection 
between the computer and cradle as needed.
 Serial port:  Specifies the computer port that is used for a HotSync® 
operation. Make sure that the serial port for HotSync® is not shared with 
the port for modem.
 Speed:  Determines the speed at which data is transferred. Try the  As 
Fast As Possible  rate first, and adjust  downward if you have any 
problems.
4Click the  Modem tab and select the setting for the modem 
as needed.
b
For details, refer to “Performing a HotSync® operation via a modem” on page 
110.
5Click the  Network tab and select the setting for the network 
as needed.
6Click  OK to finish. 
						

							103Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® operation 
(Other HotSync® operations)
Performing an IR HotSync® operation
You can use the IR (infrared) port of your CLIÉ handheld to perform an IR 
HotSync® operation with a computer equippe d with an IrDA (Infrared Data 
Association) IR port. An IR HotSync® operation enables you to perform a 
HotSync® operation without  using the cradle.
Prior to performing an IR HotSync® operation
Check the following items.
 Your computer is equipped with  an infrared port supporting the IrDA 
standard.
 The infrared port of your computer is enabled for use with your Windows  operating system.
 Check the port number allocated to the infrared port. 
 The infrared port number is  available in the Infrared Monitor in the Control 
Panel.
For details on the Infrared M onitor, refer to the manual of your computer or 
the Windows online help.
Preparing your computer
To perform an IR HotSync® operation, you need to allocate a virtual port to an 
IR HotSync® operation.
For Windows 2000 Professional/Windows XP
1Click the HotSync   icon in the Windows task tray (bottom 
right-hand corner of the taskbar) and select  IR.
IR HotSync® operation is enabled.
For Windows 98 Second Edition/Me
1Click the HotSync   icon in the Windows task tray (bottom 
right-hand corner of the taskbar) and check  Local Serial.
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Performing an IR HotSync® operation
Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® operation 
(Other HotSync® operations)
2Click the HotSync   icon in th e Windows task tray once 
again and select  Setup from the shortcut menu.
The Setup  dialog box is displayed.
3Click the  Local tab.
4Adjust the following settings as needed.
Serial port : Specifies a virtual port for an infrared port. If you are not 
sure of the connection port, refer to 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 have any 
problems.
5Tap  OK.
IR HotSync® operation is enabled.
Note
When performing  a local HotSync® operation with the cradle, you need to restore the 
local HotSync® settings. For details, refer to “To restore the local HotSync settings” on 
page 105. 
						

							105
Performing an IR HotSync® operation
Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® operation 
(Other HotSync® operations)
Performing an IR HotSync® operation
You can perform an IR HotSync® operation when you have prepared your 
computer settings, CL IÉ handheld settings, and Conduit Setup. 
1Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the HotSync icon 
and press the Jog Dial™ navigator.
The HotSync  screen is displayed.
Tip
You can also tap the HotSync  icon on the Application Launcher screen to 
display the  HotSync screen.
2Tap Local .
3Tap the arrow  V and select  IR to a PC/Handheld .
4Point the IR port of your CLIÉ handheld directly at the IR port 
of the computer.
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 comput er must be clear of obstacles.
5Tap the HotSync   icon.
The HotSync® operation starts.
The message will be displa yed to note that the HotSync® operation is 
complete.
To restore the local HotSync settings
When performing a local HotSync® operation with the cradle, you need to 
restore the local HotSync settings.
1Connect the cradle to your computer.
2Click the HotSync   icon in  the Windows task tray and 
check  Local USB  from the shortcut menu. 
						

							106Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® operation 
(Other HotSync® operations)
Performing a HotSync® operation using the 
Bluetooth™ function 
(for Bluetooth™ built-in models only)
If you are using a Bluetooth compatible  computer, you can perform a wireless 
HotSync® operation between your CLIÉ  handheld and computer.
Prior to performing a HotSync® operation using the 
Bluetooth™ function
To perform a HotSync® operation between your CLIÉ  handheld and computer 
using the Bluetooth™ function, you need to configure a new connection setting 
for Bluetooth™ to register your comput er as an available connection device.
Preparing your CLIÉ handheld
Note
Prior to performing the following procedure, enable the Bluetooth™ function of your 
computer. For details, refer to the manual of your computer.
1Tap the arrow  V in the top right-hand corner of the 
Preferences  screen and select  Connection.
2Tap New… .
3Enter Name .
Enter a unique name for each computer. 
“Custom” is displayed by default.
4Tap the arrow  V next to  Connect to  and select PC.
5Tap the arrow  V next to  Via and select  Bluetooth.
6Tap Tap to discover  next to Device.
Your CLIÉ handheld starts to detect  Bluetooth compatible devices located 
within a range of the communication area.
When detection is complete, Blueto oth compatible devices around your 
CLIÉ handheld are listed.
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Performing a HotSync® operation using the Bluetooth™ function 
(for Bluetooth™ built-in models only)
Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® operation 
(Other HotSync® operations)
Tip
If you have renamed a target Bluetooth™  compatible device registered on CLIÉ 
handheld, the device may be listed in the  previous name when you detect target 
Bluetooth™ compatible devices.
In this case, follow  the procedure below.
1 Tap the Menu   icon from the  Bluetooth Preferences screen (page 69).
2 Tap  Disable device name cache  from the Options menu.
3 Detect target Bluetooth™ compatible devices.
7Select a computer you want to register and tap  OK.
The  Add Trusted Device  dialog box is displayed.
8Tap Yes.
The  Bluetooth Security  dialog box is displayed on your CLIÉ 
handheld.
9Enter a passkey and tap  OK on your CLIÉ handheld.
The  Passkey Input  dialog box is displayed on  the screen of the selected 
computer.
Tip
What is a passkey?
A passkey is a secret code entered by a  user to enable two Bluetooth compatible 
devices to communicate. A user can ente r any characters and numbers to create a 
passkey.
The same passkey should be entered at both devices to permit a communication 
between those devices. A user can cha nge a passkey for every communication 
session as long as the same one is used  for both devices. Once a communication is 
permitted, the communication between th e devices will be available without 
entering the passkey for a preset period of time.
10Enter the same passkey you entered in step 9 on your 
computer.
If the name you entered in step 3 is added to the  Available 
Connections:  list, the preparation is complete. 
						

							108
Performing a HotSync® operation using the Bluetooth™ function 
(for Bluetooth™ built-in models only)
Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® operation 
(Other HotSync® operations)
Tips
 Depending on Bluetooth compatible  devices, the procedure to display the Passkey 
Input  dialog box may be different from the above instructions or the  Passkey input 
dialog box may not be displayed. In this  case, follow the on-screen instructions and 
enter a passkey as needed.
 Depending on the radio wave conditions, it  may take time to complete detection or 
establish a communication.
 If it takes too much time to detect th e Bluetooth compatible computer, tap Cancel and 
try again.
 If the Bluetooth compatible comput er cannot be detected, try again.
Performing a HotSync® operation using the Bluetooth™ 
function
1Enable the Bluetooth™ function on your computer.
2Check that the HotSync   icon is displayed in the 
Windows task tray (bottom right-hand corner of the taskbar) 
on your computer.
Tip
If the HotSync  icon is not displayed in the  Windows task tray, from the  Start 
menu, click  Programs (All Programs  in Windows XP),  Sony CLIE, and 
HotSync Manager  to start the HotSync manager.
3Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the HotSync icon 
and press the Jog Dial™ navigator on the Application 
Launcher screen.
The HotSync  screen is displayed.
Tip
You can also tap the HotS ync icon to display the HotSync screen.
4Check that  Local is selected.
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							109
Performing a HotSync® operation using the Bluetooth™ function 
(for Bluetooth™ built-in models only)
Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® operation 
(Other HotSync® operations)
5Tap the arrow  V below the icon and select a connection you 
want to use.
Select the connection name you created  in step 3 in “Preparing your CLIÉ 
handheld” on page 106.
6Tap the HotSync   icon.
A HotSync® operation starts.
A message will be displaye d to note that the HotSync® operation is 
complete.
Tip
The Bluetooth™ communication between y our CLIÉ handheld and computer will 
be disconnected automatic ally when the HotSync® operation is complete. 
						

							110Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® operation 
(Other HotSync® operations)
Performing a HotSync® operation via a modem
You can perform a HotSync® operation via a modem when you are away from 
your computer.
Prior to performing a HotSync® operation via a modem
Check the following items.
 A modem or terminal adapter (TA)  is connected to your computer.
 The Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software is properly configured for use with  the modem.
bFor details, refer to “Customizing how to start HotSync® Manager and the 
HotSync® setup options” on page 102.
Notes
 For the first HotSync® operation, you need to perform a local HotSync® operation 
using the cradle (page 60). 
 It may take some time to complete a HotSync
® operation via a modem. To shorten 
the time required to synchronize data w ith a modem, define the files and/or 
applications you synchron ize with a modem HotSync
® operation in advance. For 
details, refer to “Selecting the conduits for a modem HotSync® operation” on page 
114.
Your CLIÉ handheld 
away from your PC A HotSync® operation 
with the PC at home
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modem