Sony Peg N760c Clie Handheld Instructions Manual

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What is a HotSync® operation?
A HotSync® operation is a one-step operation that allows you to
synchronize data between your CLIÉ handheld and your computer. With
just one press on the HotSync button, you can synchronize your CLIÉ
handheld application data with the Palm
™ Desktop for CLIÉ software data
on your computer, back up the data of your CLIÉ handheld on your
computer, or install add-on applications.
1Synchronize the Date Book, the...

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Performing a local HotSync® operation with the cradle
This section describes how to perform a HotSync® operation using the
cradle (local HotSync), assuming that you have done all the necessary
preparations and installations for your CLIÉ handheld and your computer.
For the required preparations and software installation, and for information
on performing a HotSync for the first HotSync operation, see the Read This
First manual. 
1Place...

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Performing a local HotSync® operation with the cradle
If a message stating that the selected COM port is not available is
displayed
Follow the procedures below. If the same message appears again, uninstall
the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software and then re-install it.
1Click the HotSync  icon in the Windows® task tray
(bottom-right corner of the taskbar).
A shortcut menu is displayed.
2Make sure that Local USB is selected.
If it is selected,...

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Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software
The Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software duplicates Date Book, Address Book,
To Do List, Expense, and Memo Pad applications on your CLIÉ handheld, so
you can view, enter, and modify data stored on your CLIÉ handheld with
your computer. You can also import data from Windows applications onto
your CLIÉ handheld.
Starting the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software
Double-click the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software...

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Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software
Locating the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ components
1List pane
Displays the records in the current Desktop application.
2Application Launch bar
Provides one-click access to each Desktop application. Click an icon to
open its associated application.
3Install Tool icon
Displays the Install Tool dialog box to select the application you want to
install onto your CLIÉ handheld the next time you perform a...

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Advanced HotSync® operations
Setting the HotSync® setup options
You can change how to start the HotSync Manager or make the local
HotSync settings.
1Click the HotSync  icon in the Windows® task tray
(bottom-right corner of the taskbar) and then select Setup
from the shortcut menu.
The Setup dialog box appears.
2Click the General tab to select one of the following options.
If you are not sure which option to use, keep the default setting:...

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3Click the Modem tab to display the modem settings and then
adjust the options as needed.
See “Conducting a HotSync operation via modem” on page 123 for more
information.
4If you are attached to a network, click the Network tab to
display the network settings and then adjust the options as
needed.
See “Conducting a HotSync operation via a network” on page 129 for
more information.
5Click OK. 

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Customizing HotSync application settings (Conduit)
What is a “Conduit”?
For each application, you can define a set of options that determines how
records are handled during synchronization. These options are called a
“conduit.” By default, a HotSync operation synchronizes all files between
your CLIÉ handheld and the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software.
In general, you should leave the settings as they are to...

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4Click Change.
The Change HotSync Action dialog box appears.
5Click the direction in which you want to write data, or click
Do nothing.
6Click OK.
7Repeat steps 2 through 6 to change conduit settings for other
applications (or users).
8Click Done.
Notes
•Any change in the HotSync setting from the default affects only the next HotSync
operation. Thereafter, the HotSync Actions revert to their default settings....

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Conducting an IR HotSync operation
You can use the IR (infrared) port of your CLIÉ handheld to perform an IR
HotSync operation with a computer equipped with an IrDA (Infrared Data
Association) IR port. An IR HotSync operation allows you to perform a
HotSync operation without using the cradle.
Before you start performing an IR HotSync operation
Check the following:
•Your computer is equipped with an infrared...