Sony Clie PEG-S320 Operating Instructions

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4Tap the check boxes to clear the selection of the files and
applications that you do not want to synchronize during a
modem HotSync operation.
The default setting is to synchronize all files.
Note
Applications that do not have a database (such as games) do not synchronize,
even if you select the item in the Conduit Setup dialog box.
5Tap OK.
Performing a HotSync operation via modem
After you prepare your computer and your CLIE handheld,...

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Conducting a HotSync operation via a network
When you use the Network HotSync application, you can take advantage of
the LAN and WAN connectivity available in many office environments. The
Network HotSync application enables you to perform a HotSync operation
by dialing in to a network (Network Modem Sync) or by using a USB cable
that is connected to any computer on your LAN or WAN (LAN Sync)
(provided that the computer connected to the...

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Advanced HotSync® operations
3Click the Network tab and make sure your user name has a
check mark next to it. If the check mark is not there, click the
check box next to your user name.
4Click OK.
5Connect your CLIE handheld to the USB cable and perform a
HotSync operation.
This HotSync operation records the network information about your
computer onto your CLIE handheld.
6Check if your computer`s network information (Primary PC
name and...

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Preparing your CLIE handheld and performing a network
HotSync operation
When dialing into a network (Network Modem Sync)
1Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select HotSync and then
press the Jog Dial navigator. Or tap the HotSync 
 icon on
the Application Launcher screen.
The HotSync screen appears.
2Tap the Menu  icon.
3Tap Modem Sync Prefs from the Options menu.
The Modem Sync...

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Note
See “Changing the Network preferences” on page 185 for information on creating
a network connection.
7 Tap the arrow V next to Service and then select a service from
the drop-down list.
8 Tap Done.
9 Tap the Menu  icon.
10 Tap Conduit Setup from the Options menu.
Follow the instructions in “To select the conduits for a modem HotSync
operation ” on page 130.
11 Perform a HotSync operation via modem.
Follow the instructions in...

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4Tap LANSync.
5Tap OK.
The HotSync screen appears again.
6 Tap the Menu  icon.
7 Tap Conduit Setup from the Options menu.
Follow the instructions in “To select the conduits for a modem HotSync
operation ” on page 130.
8 Perform a local HotSync operation.
Follow the instructions in “Performing a local HotSync operation with the
USB cable” on page 115. 

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Importing data from a Windows application
If you have data stored in Windows computer applications such as
spreadsheets and databases, you can transfer that data to your CLIE
handheld.
Importable file formats
Save data in one of the file formats listed below, import it into the Palm
Desktop for CLIE software, and then perform a HotSync operation to
transfer the data to your CLIE handheld.
The Palm Desktop for CLIE software can import...

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Importing data
1Start the Palm Desktop for CLIE software.
2Click the application into which you want to import data.
3If you are importing records that contain a field with category
names, select All in the Category box.
Be sure that the same categories that appear in the imported file also exist
in the application. If the categories do not exist, create them now;
otherwise, the records will be imported into the Unfiled category.
4Click...

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Synchronizing with external data (File Link)
The File Link feature allows you to import Address Book and Memo Pad
information onto your CLIE handheld from a separate external file such as a
company phone list. HotSync Manager stores the data in a separate category
on your Palm Desktop for CLIE software and your CLIE handheld. You can
set the File Link feature to check for changes to the external file when you
perform a HotSync...

Chapter 4
Communicating using your Sony CLIE Handheld
This chapter describes how to communicate with another Palm OS® PDA device via
the infrared communications port or “Memory Stick®” media. It also explains how to
handle “Memory Stick” media and how to use the MS Gate application software for
managing the data in “Memory Stick” media.
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