Sony Clie PEG-S320 Operating Instructions

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Using “Memory Stick®” media
To cancel formatting
Tap Cancel in step 3.
To format a “Memory Stick” media in the Card Info screen
You can also format a “Memory Stick” media by tapping the Menu   icon
on the Card Info screen, and selecting Format Card from the Card menu.
What is formatting?
Formatting defines the recording format for your “Memory Stick” media so that you
can access data with your CLIE handheld.
Notes
•If formatted, all the data previously recorded in “Memory Stick” media will be
erased. Make sure to check the data before formatting so that you do not delete
important data.
•To use “Memory Stick” media on your CLIE handheld, format it in your CLIE
handheld. You may not be able to write or read properly on “Memory Stick” media
formatted by the computer.
•If you remove or insert “Memory Stick” media during initialization, your “Memory
Stick” media is not recognized by your computer. In this case, remove “Memory
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Tap this icon to switch the view
between your CLIE handheld and
“Memory Stick” media.
Tap here to switch the view.
size :  File size
creator : Creator ID of the file
type : File type
version : Version of the file
none : no items displayed
Tap this icon to switch the view
between your CLIE handheld and
“Memory Stick” media. Displays the files which belong to
the same creator (ID) as one
grouped item.
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Starting Memory Stick Gate (MS Gate)
MS Gate allows you to copy, move, or delete data in “Memory Stick®”
media and in your CLIE handheld.
Rotate 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 up and data lists appear on your CLIE handheld screen.
When displaying the contents of your CLIE handheld
Lock  icon. Once you create the default
folder, the “PALM/PROGRAMS/
MSFILES” folder is displayed even
when Internal is selected.
Tap this icon to sort in ascending  or
 descending order.Tap this icon to display or hide the contents.
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When displaying the contents of “Memory Stick” media
The following icons with explanations are displayed only when you view
the contents of “Memory Stick” media. For the other icons, see “When
displaying the contents of your CLIE handheld” (page 153).
: Tap this icon to display the upper folder.
:Tap this icon to display the contents of the folder.
Tap here to display “file name” to show the file name
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Notes on moving or copying data using MS Gate
In some cases when you move or copy a specific file using the MS Gate
software, a CLIE application may not function properly. Sony is not liable
for any trouble with applications or data that arises out of your deletion or
moving of a file.
Do not move or delete the following files:
•Saved Preference: Saves the final operation status or settings for various
applications.
•Unsaved Preference: Saves the settings of various applications or user
information of your CLIE handheld. When this file is deleted, you may
not be able to synchronize correct information.
•NetworkDB: Saves network settings. When this file is deleted, network
connection is disabled.
•AddressDB: Saves the database for Address Book.*
•DatebookDB: Saves the database for Date Book.*
•MemoDB: Saves the database for Memo Pad.*
•ExpenseDB: Saves the database for Expense.*
•MailDB: Saves the database for Mail.*
•ToDoDB: Saves the database for To Do List.*
* These database files can be copied to “Memory Stick” media for
backup. If you copy them back to your CLIE handheld, the identical
files in your CLIE handheld will be overwritten with the information
at the time of backup. Note that any added or edited data in your
CLIE handheld after the backup will be erased.
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Creating the default folder in “Memory Stick” media
When using either of the following “Memory Stick” media, you should
create the default folder in “Memory Stick” media.
• “Memory Stick” media to be used in MS Gate Ver.2.1 for the first time
•“Memory Stick” media just formatted
The “default folder” stands for the standard working folder where MS Gate
Ver.2.1 reads and writes data. A folder named “PALM/PROGRAMS/
MSFILES” is created in “Memory Stick” media.
1Insert “Memory Stick” media into your CLIE handheld.
2Rotate 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.
3Tap the Menu  icon.
The Menu screen appears.
4Tap Tools, and then Create Default Folder.
The default folder (“/PALM/PROGRAMS/MSFILES”) is created in
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Copying your CLIE handheld data to “Memory Stick” media
MS Gate allows you to save the data inside your CLIE handheld onto
“Memory Stick” media.
Notes
•Since data copying consumes a lot of power, you cannot use the “Memory Stick”
media when your CLIE handheld is short of battery power. Connect the AC
adapter.
•If you receive infrared communication while copying data, the copying will be
terminated. Do not allow infrared communication while copying data.
1Insert “Memory Stick” media into your CLIE handheld.
The contents of the “Memory Stick” media is displayed.
2Tap the Home  icon.
3Rotate 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.
4Tap to select the data you want to copy to “Memory Stick”
media.
Tip
You can select multiple files.
Note
You cannot copy data marked with a lock 
 icon.
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5Tap COPY.
The Copy File dialog box is displayed.
6Tap OK.
The data selected in step 3 is copied to the default folder (“/PALM/
PROGRAMS/MSFILES“) in “Memory Stick” media.
To copy all the data at once
Tap Select All in step 4.
To cancel the selection
•To cancel all the selections, tap Clear All.
•To clear the selection of individual selected items only, tap them one at a
time.
To change the destination folder
Tap the arrow V in the upper right corner to select MS from the drop-down
list. The contents of “Memory Stick” media are listed.
Tap 
 or  to select the destination folder, so that the folder display
changes and you can specify the destination folder.
You can only select a folder under the “PALM/PROGRAMS” or “PALM/
Launcher” folder. The other folders cannot be selected as destination.
Moving your CLIE handheld data to “Memory Stick” media
If your CLIE handheld is running out memory space, it is a good idea to
move the data from your CLIE handheld to “Memory Stick” media.
In step 5, tap Move.
The data on your CLIE handheld is deleted after saved on “Memory Stick” media.
Note
When low battery error message is displayed while you are copying or moving data
in your CLIE handheld to “Memory Stick” media, data copying or moving may fail,
leaving invalid files in “Memory Stick” media. If this occurs, charge your CLIE
handheld and try copying or moving again. When an overwrite confirm message
appears, tap Yes or Yes to all.
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Copying data in “Memory Stick” media to your CLIE handheld
MS Gate allows you to copy the data saved in “Memory Stick” media to
your CLIE handheld.
Note
Make sure your CLIE handheld has enough space before copying.
1Insert “Memory Stick” media into your CLIE handheld.
The contents of the “Memory Stick” media is displayed.
2Tap the Home  icon.
3Rotate 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.
4Press the Jog Dial navigator to select MS.
You can also tap the arrow V in the upper right corner to select MS from
the drop-down list.
The data in the default folder (“/PALM/PROGRAMS/MSFILES“) in
“Memory Stick” media is listed.
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5Tap to select the data you want to copy to your CLIE
handheld.
6Tap COPY.
The Copy File dialog box is displayed.
7Tap OK.
The data selected in step 5 is copied to your CLIE handheld.
To copy all the data at once
Tap Select All in step 5.
To cancel the selection
•To cancel all the selections, tap Clear All.
•To clear the selection of individual selected items only, tap them one at a
time.
To change the folder to be copied
Tap  or  to select the folder that you want to copy, so that the folder
display changes and you can specify a folder to be copied.
You can only select a folder under the “PALM/PROGRAMS” or “PALM/
Launcher” folder. The other folders cannot be selected.
To rename the file or folder name
Select the file or folder that you want to rename, and then tap the Menu 
icon. Tap Tools and then Rename. Rename the file or folder in the following
dialog box.
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Moving data in “Memory Stick” media to your CLIE
handheld
You can also move data from “Memory Stick” media to your CLIE
handheld.
Tap MOVE in step 6.
The data in “Memory Stick” media is deleted after being saved in your CLIE
handheld.
Note
Some data such as those copied from “Memory Stick” media to your CLIE handheld
will not be backed up during the next HotSync operation.