Sony Peg N760c Clie Handheld Instructions Manual

171Chapter5Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)
The Formats Preferences screen enables you to set the country default, and
the display format of dates, times, and numbers on your CLIÉ handheld.
Selecting a country default
When you select the country where you use your CLIÉ handheld, the
display format of the time, date, the week start day, and numbers is
adjusted. For example, in England, time is expressed using a 24-hour clock;
in the United States, time is expressed using a 12-hour clock...

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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 then select the desired format from the drop-down
list.
2Tap the arrow V next to Date and then select the desired
format from the drop-down list.
3Tap the arrow V next to “Week starts” and...

173Chapter5Customizing 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 then 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 interval
and sounds for your CLIÉ handheld.
Setting the automatic shut-off time
Your CLIÉ handheld has an automatic shut-off feature that turns off the
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 your CLIÉ
handheld shuts itself off too early or...

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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 then select the
desired sound level or Off from the drop-down list.
When you turn the System Sound off, you also turn off...

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Turning on or off the Beam Receive feature
You can choose to turn off the Beam Receive feature. This prohibits anyone
from beaming information to your CLIÉ handheld. It also results in a slight
saving of battery power. By default, the Beam Receive is set to On.
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 then select On or
Off from the...

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The Owner Preferences screen enables you to record a name, company
name, or 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
data”...