Sony Clie Peg Sl10 Handheld Operating Instructions

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Using Memory Stick® media to transfer data
You can use Memory Stick media to transfer data of your old CLIÉ handheld
to your new CLIÉ handheld.
Notes
•Use Memory Stick media that has sufficient free memory space.
•Make sure that the write protect tab on the Memory Stick media is not set to LOCK.
1Insert Memory Stick media into your other CLIÉ handheld.
2Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select MS Gate and press
the Jog Dial navigator. Or tap the MS Gate 
 icon on the...

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5Tap OK.
The data selected in step 3 is copied onto Memory Stick media.
6Remove the Memory Stick media from your other CLIÉ
handheld and insert it into your new CLIÉ handheld.
7Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select MS Gate and press the
Jog Dial navigator. Or tap the MS Gate 
 icon on the
Application Launcher screen.
The Memory Stick Gate application starts. The data in your CLIÉ
handheld is listed.
8Press the Jog Dial navigator to select MS.
You can also tap the...

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Performing a HotSync® operation between your old CLIÉ
handheld and the new Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software
If you already own a CLIÉ handheld before PEG-SL10/PEG-SJ20/PEG-SJ30,
you can perform a HotSync operation between that CLIÉ handheld and the
Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software supplied with the PEG-SL10/PEG-SJ20/
PEG-SJ30.
After setting up your CLIÉ handheld as indicated in the Read This First
manual, perform the HotSync operation as indicated on page 103.
 If you have...

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Precautions
Notes on use
•Be sure not to scratch or damage your CLIÉ 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 CLIÉ handheld to rain or moisture. Should water
enter the circuitry through the crevice around the front buttons, your
CLIÉ handheld may be damaged.
•Your CLIÉ handheld screen is made of...

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Precautions
Battery considerations (PEG-SL10)
Follow these precautions when you install or replace the batteries.
When replacing the batteries
•INSERT THE NEW BATTERIES WITHIN 1 MINUTE AFTER REMOVING
THE EXHAUSTED ONES. IF THE BATTERY IN YOUR CLIÉ HANDHELD IS
FULLY DISCHARGED OR REMOVED, ALL DATA STORED ON THE
SDRAM (MEMORY) IS LOST. IN SUCH A CASE, PERFORMING A
HOTSYNC
® OPERATION ONCE THE BATTERIES ARE REPLACED CAN
RESTORE BACKED UP INFORMATION SAVED ON YOUR COMPUTER...

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Charging the internal power source
To avoid losing data stored on your CLIÉ handheld, do not remove new
batteries during the first 1 hour after inserting them.
Your CLIÉ handheld has a small internal power source to maintain your
data while you switch batteries. This internal power source is charged from
the batteries when you first insert batteries into your CLIÉ handheld or
when you insert new batteries after a long period of not using your CLIÉ
handheld. Charging the...

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Precautions
Tips on conserving the battery
•Turn off the backlight under good lighting conditions. For turning off the
backlight, see “Adjusting the screen” on page 24.
•Change the automatic shut-off time setting so that your CLIÉ handheld
will automatically turn off after a short period of inactivity. For details,
see “Setting the automatic shut-off time” on page 165.
When your batteries become weak
•When the batteries become weak, a caution message appears on the...

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Battery considerations (PEG-SJ20/PEG-SJ30)
Follow these precautions when you charge your CLIÉ handheld.
Battery safety
To prevent a battery from leaking, heating up, catching fire, bursting, etc., be
sure to follow the cautions below:
•Do not charge the battery in any other way than specified in this manual.
•Do not throw the battery into fire, short-circuit it, take it apart, or heat it
in an oven such as a microwave.
•Do not charge...

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Battery life
• With a fully-charged battery, you can use your PEG-SJ20 CLIÉ handheld
for approximately 15 days
* or your PEG-SJ30 CLIÉ handheld for
approximately 12 days
*.
*Based on an average of 30 minutes use of PIMs per day, with the backlight off.
•Battery life varies depending on the conditions and environment where
you use your CLIÉ handheld.
Tips on conserving the battery
•Turn off the backlight under good lighting conditions. For turning off the...

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Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions
This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter
when using your CLIÉ handheld. If a problem arises, replace the batteries
with new ones (PEG-SL10) or charge your CLIÉ handheld (PEG-SJ20/PEG-
SJ30). If the problem persists, review the following list of frequently asked
questions for possible solutions, before contacting Sony Customer
Information Service Center.
Note
Thousands of third-party add-on...