Sony Clie Peg Sl10 Handheld Operating Instructions

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Selecting the time, date, and numbers formats
You can select the desired formats for the time, date, week start day, and
numbers. The selected formats apply to all your CLIÉ applications.
1On the Formats Preferences screen, tap the arrow V next to
Time and select the desired format from the drop-down list.
2Tap the arrow V next to Date and select the desired format
from the drop-down list.
3Tap the arrow V next to “Week starts” and select...

162Chapter 5Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
The Date & Time Preferences screen enables you to set the date, time, time
zone, and the on/off of daylight savings for your CLIÉ handheld. After you
set the local date and time of your home base, you can change the displayed
time (for example, during business trips) by simply switching the time zones.
Setting the date
1Tap Date & Time from the drop-down list on the Preferences
screen.
The Date & Time Preferences screen is displayed.
2Tap Set...

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Setting the time
1Tap Date & Time from the drop-down list on the Preferences
screen.
The Date & Time Preferences screen is displayed.
2Tap Set Time.
The Set Time screen appears.
3Tap the arrow V or v to set the hour.
4Tap the minute box and tap the arrow V or v to set the
minute.
5Tap AM or PM.
6Tap OK.
Setting the Date & Time preferences 

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Setting the time zone and daylight saving time
Setting the time zone
1Tap Date & Time from the drop-down list on the Preferences
screen.
The Date & Time Preferences screen is displayed.
2Tap the Set Time Zone field.
The Set Time Zone screen appears.
3Select the time zone that corresponds to where you are.
4Tap OK.
Setting the daylight saving time
1Tap Date & Time from the drop-down list on the Preferences
screen.
The Date & Time Preferences...

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Setting the General preferences
The General Preferences screen enables you to set the auto shut-off inte\
rval,
alarm options and sounds for your CLIÉ handheld.
Setting the automatic shut-off time
Your CLIÉ handheld has an automatic shut-off feature that turns off t\
he
power after a period of inactivity. This feature helps conserve battery \
power
in case you forget to turn off your CLIÉ handheld. If you find that y\
our CLIÉ
handheld shuts...

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Setting sounds
Your CLIÉ handheld uses a variety of sounds. The System, Alarm, and
Game Sound settings enable you to turn the sounds on or off, and to adjust
the volume level.
1Tap General from the drop-down list on the Preferences
screen.
The General Preferences screen is displayed.
2Tap the arrow V next to System Sound and select the desired
sound level or Off from the drop-down list.
When you turn the System Sound off, you also turn off the...

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Setting the General preferences
Turning the Alarm LED on or off (PEG-SJ20/PEG-SJ30)
You can set the CLIÉ handheld to flash its LED at the set time. If you turn
the Alarm Sound off and turn on the Alarm LED, you can make use of the
CLIÉ handheld’s alarm feature without disturbing other people around you.
1Tap General from the drop-down list on the Preferences
screen.
The General Preferences screen is displayed.
2Tap the arrow V next to Alarm...

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Turning the Beam Receive feature on or off
The Beam Receive is set to On, by default. You can turn off the Beam Receive
feature to prohibit anyone from beaming information to your CLIÉ
handheld, and to slightly save in battery power.
1Tap General from the drop-down list on the Preferences
screen.
The General Preferences screen is displayed.
2Tap the arrow V next to Beam Receive and select On or Off
from the drop-down list.
•On: Enables the...

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The Owner Preferences screen enables you to record a name, company
name, phone number, or any other information that you want to associate
with your CLIÉ handheld.
If you use the Security application to lock your CLIÉ handheld with a
password, the information that you enter in the Owner Preferences screen
appears the next time you turn on your CLIÉ handheld.
1Tap Owner from the drop-down list on the Preferences
screen.
The Owner Preferences...

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The ShortCuts Preferences screen enables you to define abbreviations
(ShortCuts) for entering text with Graffiti® strokes. You can create a
ShortCut for any words, letters, or numbers. All ShortCuts you create appear
on the list in the ShortCut Preferences screen. All the ShortCuts are available
in any of your CLIÉ applications and are backed up on your computer when
you perform a HotSync
® operation. See “Using Graffiti® writing to enter...