Sony Clie Peg Tg50 Handheld Instructions Manual

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Changing the Network preferences
Selecting a connection
Use the Connection setting to select the method you want to use to connect to 
your Internet Service Provider or a dial-in server.
1On the Network Preferences screen, tap the arrow V next 
to Connection and select Standard Modem.
Adding telephone settings
When you select the Phone field, your CLIÉ handheld opens a dialog box in 
which you define the telephone number you use to connect with your...

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Changing the Network preferences
3Change the following settings if necessary:
1Enter the telephone number used to access the modem.
If necessary, enter a dial prefix (such as “9”) to access an outside line, 
and tap the Dial prefix check box. You can enter a comma in the field 
to introduce a “pause” in the dialing sequence. Each comma equals a 
two second pause.
2If the phone line you are using for your CLIÉ handheld has Call 
Waiting, select the...

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3Tap the arrow V next to Connection type and select one of 
the following connection types.
PPP: Point-to-Point Protocol
SLIP: Serial Line Internet Protocol
CSLIP: Compressed Serial Line Internet Protocol
Tip
If you are not sure, try PPP; if that doesnt work, ask your Internet Service Provider 
or your System Administrator for the correct connection type.
4Tap the arrow V next to Idle timeout and select one of the...

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Changing the Network preferences
Creating additional service templates
You can create additional service templates from scratch or by duplicating 
existing templates and editing the information. After you create a new or 
duplicate template, you can add and edit settings.
To duplicate an existing service template
1On the Network Preferences screen, tap the arrow V next 
to Service and select the predefined service template you 
want to duplicate....

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Changing the Network preferences
Creating log-in scripts
A log-in script is a series of commands that automates logging in to a network 
server, such as your corporate network or your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
You can also use non-ASCII characters or literal characters for Log-in Scripts.
bFor details, refer to “Non-ASCII Characters for Log-in Scripts” on page 97.
1On the Network Preferences screen, tap the service field.
2Tap Details.
The...

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Changing the Network preferences
5Repeat step 4 until the log-in script is complete.
6Tap OK.
The Details screen is displayed.
7Tap OK.
The Network Preferences screen is displayed.
DelayTells your CLIÉ handheld to wait a specific number of 
seconds before executing the next command in the log-in 
script.
Get IPReads an IP address and uses it as the IP address for your 
CLIÉ handheld. This command is used with SLIP 
connections.
PromptOpens a dialog box...

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Changing the Network preferences
Non-ASCII Characters for Log-in Scripts
The following information enables you to create custom log-in scripts that 
require non-ASCII characters. It is provided for advanced users who 
understand the use and requirements of such characters in a custom log-in 
script.
Use of ^char
You may use the caret ( ^ ) to transmit ASCII command characters. If you send 
^char, and the ASCII value of character is between @ and _,...

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Changing the Network preferences
Using the Network preferences menus
This section describes the menu commands specific to network preferences. 
For the menu commands that are common for the CLIÉ handheld applications, 
refer to “Common menus” on page 39.
Service menus
Option menus
NewCreates a new service template.
Delete...Deletes the current service template.
DuplicateDuplicates the current service template.
View LogDisplays the Network Log that...

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Creating Graffiti® ShortCuts
You can create abbreviations (ShortCuts) for entering text with Graffiti® 
strokes.
For details on how to use Graffiti
® ShortCuts, refer to “Using Shortcuts” on 
page 57.
1Tap the arrow V in the top right-hand corner of the 
Preferences screen and select ShortCuts.
2Tap New.
The ShortCut Entry screen is displayed.
3Enter the ShortCut name and an abbreviation (character 
string).
4Tap OK.
The new ShortCut is created and the...

Exchanging and 
updating data using a 
HotSync
® operation 
(Other HotSync
® 
operations)
This chapter explains how to select HotSync® operation 
options and how to perform a HotSync® operation via the 
cradle, infrared communications port, or network. Other 
advanced HotSync
® operations include how to use file link 
functions and how to import data from Windows 
applications.
Customizing HotSync® application settings 
(Conduit)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   101
Synchronizing with...