Sony Clie Peg Nz90 Handheld Instructions Manual

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Backing up your Sony CLIÉ™ handheld data
Backing up data to a “Memory Stick” media using the Memory 
Stick Backup application
With the Memory Stick Backup applic ation, you can back up the following 
applications and data to  a “Memory Stick” media.
 Memo Pad data files
 Address Book data files
 To Do List data files
 Date Book data files
 Preferences  data files
 Add-on application files
1Insert a “Memory Stick” media into your CLIÉ handheld.
2Tap the Home   icon.
3Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to  select the MS Backup icon 
and press the Jog Dial™ navigator.
The Memory Stick Backup application starts.
4Tap the Backup   icon.
The  Backup All Files  dialog box is displayed.
5Tap OK.
The  Backup Progress  screen is displayed.
General information of the back up (dat e, size, and number of database) is 
displayed in the list.
Notes
 When you create backup data of your CLIÉ handheld in a “Memory Stick”  media, the size of the backup data may b ecome larger than the size of original 
data. 
 Do not back up when free  memory space in your CLIÉ handheld is insufficient. 
The backup data may not be restored properly.
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Tips
 The back-up takes a few minutes.
 In step 4, you can also select an existing file from the backup list then tap Backup 
to overwrite it.
 The data size displayed in the list show s the size of the applications and data 
stored in CLIÉ handheld.
 “Number of database” shows the number of  applications and data that have been 
backed up.
 If a backup file in a “Memory Stick” media has been updated using the CLIE  Files application, the file may not  be backed up or restored properly.
To delete a backup file from the “Memory Stick” media
 Select the backup data you want to  delete in the Backup list, and tap Delete. 
Restoring backup data and a pplications to your CLIÉ 
handheld
Notes
 When you restore backup data and applica tions to your CLIÉ handheld, the data 
currently saved in your CLIÉ handheld will  be overwritten with the backup data. Any 
data created or edited after you saved the backup will be deleted.
 You can only restore data to the CLIÉ ha ndheld from which you took that backup.
1Perform a hard reset on your CLIÉ handheld.
b
For details on a hard reset, refer to “Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ™ 
handheld: Restarting your Sony CLIÉ handheld” in the “Read This First 
(Operating Instructions).”
2Insert the “Memory Stick” media containing the backup files 
into your CLIÉ handheld.
3Tap the Home   icon.
4Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to  select the MS Backup icon 
and press the Jog Dial™ navigator.
The Memory Stick Backup applicati on starts up and the back-up list 
appears.
5Tap the backup data you want to restore from the list.
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6Tap the Restore   icon.
The Restore All Files  dialog box is displayed.
7Tap OK. 
The  Confirm Restore  dialog box is displayed.
8Tap OK.
The  Restore Process  dialog box is displayed.
If there are initial data automaticall y created by each application when you 
performed a hard reset or if you create d or updated data after a hard reset, 
the Overwrite Confirm dialog box is displayed. Tap  Yes to overwrite, tap 
Yes to All  to overwrite all data, or tap  No to leave the data.
When the backup data is restored,  the CLIÉ handheld shuts down and 
restarts automatically.
Tip
To select backup da ta by file, use the Copy feature in the CLIE Files application. 
For details on how to use CLIE File s application, refer to page 134. 
						

							Protecting your data 
with a password
This chapter explains how to manage your personal details 
using the various applications  of your CLIÉ handheld and 
how to protect your da ta 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 p assword  . . . . . . . . .  171
Hiding or masking private data  . . . . . . . . . . .  172 
						

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Entering personal information
You can enter personal information such as name, company name and 
telephone number in your CLIÉ handhe ld. If you assign a password, the 
personal information  will be displayed when the  CLIÉ handheld is turned on 
next time.
1Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the Preferences 
icon and press the Jog Dial™ navigator on the Application 
Launcher screen.
The  Preferences  screen is displayed.
Tip
You can also tap the Prefer ences icon to display the Preferences screen.
2Tap the arrow in the top right-hand corner of the 
Preferences  screen and select  Owner.
The Owner preferences  screen is displayed.
3Enter your personal information.
When character strings that are entered do not fit within the screen, the 
scroll bar is displayed on the right of the screen. 
						

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Entering personal information
If you have already assigned a password to protect your 
data
As the information is already protected, the personal information cannot be 
entered or edited. Follow the steps belo w to unlock the protection to enter/edit 
personal information.
1Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the Prefs icon and 
press the Jog Dial™ navigator on the Application Launcher 
screen.
The  Preferences  screen is displayed.
Tip
You can also tap the  Prefs icon to display the  Preferences screen.
2Tap the arrow in the top right-hand corner of the 
Preferences  screen and select  Owner.
The Owner preferences  screen is displayed.
3Tap Unlock .
The Unlock Message  screen is displayed.
4Enter the assigned password and tap  OK. 
						

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Locking your CLIÉ handheld with a password 
(Data protection)
You can lock your CLIÉ handheld by assigning a password. Your CLIÉ 
handheld requires a user to enter the password when it is turned on.
Note
To start your CLIÉ handheld when it is lock ed, you must enter the correct password. If 
you forget the password, you need to perform a hard reset. However, performing a hard 
reset deletes all the data on your CL IÉ handheld (by performing a HotSync
® operation, 
you can restore the backup data in your computer).
bFor details on how to reset your CLIÉ handhel d, refer to “Basic operations of your 
Sony CLIÉ™ handheld: Restarting your So ny CLIÉ handheld” of the “Read This 
First (Operating Instructions).” 
Turn off your CLIÉ handheld after locking
This feature locks and turns off your CLIÉ handheld. To start your CLIÉ 
handheld, you must enter the correct password.
1Perform a HotSync® operation between your computer and 
CLIÉ handheld to create a backup data of your CLIÉ 
handheld in your computer.
For details on the HotSync® feature, refer to “Backing up data to your 
computer with a HotSync® operation” on page 160.
2Follow “Assigning a password” on page 170 to assign a 
password.
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Locking your CLIÉ handheld with a password (Data protection)
3Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select Security and press 
the Jog Dial™ navigator, on the Application Launcher 
screen.
The  Security  screen is displayed.
Tip
You can also tap the Secur ity icon to display the Security screen.
4Tap Lock & Turn OFF .
The System Lockout  screen is displayed.
5Tap Off & Lock .
Your CLIÉ handheld turns off and locks.
To start your CLIÉ handheld, you must enter the correct password. 
						

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Locking your CLIÉ handheld with a password (Data protection)
Setting your CLIÉ handheld to be locked automatically
You can set a time for your CLIÉ handheld to be locked automatically.
1Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Turn off your CLIÉ handheld after 
locking” on page 167.
The Security  screen is displayed.
2Tap Never .
The Password  screen is displayed.
3Enter the password and tap  OK.
The  Lock Handheld  screen is displayed.
4Tap your choice from the list on the  Lock Handheld screen.
Never : Your CLIÉ handheld is not locked automatically.
 On power off : Your CLIÉ handheld is locked when it is turned off.
 At a preset time : Set a time for your CLIÉ handheld to be locked 
automatically.
 After a preset delay : Set a time for your CLIÉ  handheld to be locked 
automatically if it is inactive for a preset time.
5Tap  OK. 
						

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Protecting data
You can protect your data from unauthorized users by assigning a password. 
Additionally, you can create private data  which will not be shown even if a 
password is entered.
Assigning a password
You can assign a password to protect your private data or to lock your CLIÉ 
handheld.
1Rotate the Jog Dial™  navigator to select Security and press 
the Jog Dial™ navigator on the Application Launcher screen.
The  Security  screen is displayed.
Tip
You can also tap the Secur ity icon to display the Security screen.
2Tap -Unassigned- .
The Password  dialog box is displayed.
3Enter a password.
4Tap OK.
The  Password Confirm  dialog box is displayed.
5Enter the password once again to verify it and tap  OK.
Your password is assigned and  -Assigned- is displayed in step 2.
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