Sony Clie PEG-S320 Operating Instructions

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Using “Memory Stick” media to transfer data
You can use “Memory Stick” media to transfer your old CLIE handheld to
your new CLIE handheld.
Notes
•Use “Memory Stick” media that has sufficient free memory space.
•Make sure that the write protect tab on “Memory Stick” media is set to the write
enable position.
1Insert “Memory Stick” media into your old CLIE handheld.
2Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select MS Gate and then
press the Jog Dial navigator. Or tap the MS Gate...

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4Tap COPY.
The File Overwrite confirmation message is displayed.
5Tap OK.
The data selected in step 3 is copied onto “Memory Stick” media.
6Remove the “Memory Stick” media from your old CLIE
handheld and then insert it into your new CLIE handheld.
7Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select MS Gate and then
press the Jog Dial navigator. Or tap the MS Gate 
 icon on
the Application Launcher screen.
MS Gate starts. The data in your CLIE handheld is listed.
8Press the Jog Dial...

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Performing HotSync between your old CLIEhandheld and
the new Palm Desktop for CLIE software
You can use your other CLIE handhelds  (PEG-S300, PEG-N710C) with the
Palm  Desktop for CLIE software supplied to this newest CLIE handheld
(PEG-S320).
After setting up your CLIE handheld as indicated in the Read This First
manual, perform the HotSync operation as indicated on page 115.
If you have any trouble with the HotSync operation, check the following.
• Check the windows...

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Precautions
Notes on use
•Take care not to scratch or damage your CLIE handheld’s screen or the
Graffiti® writing area. Always use the supplied stylus or a plastic-tipped
pointer to tap on the screen. Do not use a real pen, pencil, or other sharp
object on the screen.
•Do not expose your CLIE handheld to rain or moisture. Should water
enter the circuitry through the crevice around the front buttons, your
CLIE handheld may be damaged.
•Your CLIE handheld screen is made of...

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Battery considerations
Follow these precautions when you charge your CLIE handheld.
On charging
•It takes about three hours to charge your CLIE handheld when the battery
is empty.
•When you charge your CLIE handheld every day, it takes only a few
minutes to charge the battery.
•You can view data on your CLIE handheld while it is being charged.
On the battery life
•With a fully-charged battery, you can use your CLIE handheld for about
fifteen days, 30 minutes each day....

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•You do not have to replace batteries. When the remaining battery
indicator reads zero, connect your CLIE handheld to the AC adapter and
start charging immediately. Never disassemble your CLIE handheld to
take out the battery.
When the remaining battery indicator reads 0.
If your battery drains and you leave your CLIE handheld in an uncharged
state for an extended period of time, all of the stored data will be erased.
Sony suggests you charge your CLIE handheld...

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Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions
This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter
when using your CLIE handheld. If a problem arises, we suggest you charge
your CLIE handheld. If the problem persists, review the following list of
frequently asked questions for possible solutions before you contact Sony
Customer Information Service Center.
Note
Thousands of third-party add-on applications are available for the Palm OS
®
platform. Sony does...

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My CLIE handheld keeps turning itself off.
,Your CLIE handheld is designed to turn itself off after a period of
inactivity. This period can be set at one, two, or three minutes. See
“Setting the automatic shut-off time” (page 179).
My CLIE handheld is not making any sounds.
,Check the System Sound setting. See “Setting sounds” (page 180).
My CLIE handheld has frozen.
,Perform a soft reset. See “Resetting your Sony CLIE Handheld”
(page 26).
I cannot use the Jog Dial...

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Tapping and writing problems
When I tap the buttons or screen icons, my CLIE handheld
activates the wrong feature.
,Calibrate the screen. See “What you can do with Preferences”
(page 168).
When I tap the Menu icon, nothing happens.
,Not all applications or screens have menus. Try changing to a
different application.
I cannot get my CLIE handheld to recognize my handwriting.
,For your CLIE handheld to recognize handwriting input with the
stylus, you need to use Graffiti
®...

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Application problems
I tapped the Today button, but it does not show the correct
date.
,Your CLIE handheld is not set to the current date. Make sure the Set
Date box in the Date & Time Preferences screen displays the current
date. See “Setting the Date & Time preferences” (page 176).
,Your CLIE handheld is not set to the correct time zone or the correct
daylight saving setting. Make sure the Set Time Zone box and the
Daylight Saving box in the Date & Time Preferences...