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© 2003 Sony Corporation
Sony CLIÉTM handheld basic
operations
Customizing your Sony CLIÉTM handheld
(Preferences)
Exchanging and updating data using the HotSync®
operation (Other HotSync® operations)
Using "Memory Stick®" media
Beaming
Using the calculator and finding records
Backing up your Sony CLIÉTM handheld data
Protecting your data with a password
Enhancing features with add-on applications
Transferring data with another Sony CLIÉTM
handheld
Handbook
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Entering data on your Sony CLIÉTM
handheld
Exchanging and updating data using
the HotSync® operation


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Introduction
This "Handbook" explains the basic operations and useful
features of your CLIÉTM handheld.
When using your CLIÉ handheld for the first time
The basic features and operations are explained in detail
(pages 9-52).
Sony CLIÉTM handheld basic operations
Explains the basic operations of your CLIÉ handheld and how to use the
applications.
Entering data on your Sony CLIÉTM handheld
Explains how to enter data on your CLIÉ handheld.
Exchanging and updating data using the HotSync® operation
Explains how to use your CLIÉ handheld with your computer.
CLIÉ handheld advanced operations
The useful features and how to make full use of your CLIÉ handheld
are explained in detail (pages 53-165).
Customizing your Sony CLIÉTM handheld (Preferences)
Explains how to customize your CLIÉ handheld in a way that suits you.
Exchanging and updating data using the HotSync® operation
(Other HotSync® operations)
Explains the various methods of the HotSync® operations.
Using "Memory Stick®" media
Explains how to use data stored on "Memory Stick" media.
Beaming
Explains how to exchange data with another CLIÉ handheld via beaming.
Using the calculator and finding records
Explains the calculator and how to find records.
Backing up your Sony CLIÉTM handheld data
Explains how to back up the data of your CLIÉ handheld.
Protecting your data with a password
Explains how to assign a password to restrict the use of your CLIÉ handheld
or to protect your data.
Enhancing features with add-on applications
Explains how to install additional applications in your CLIÉ handheld.
Transferring data with another Sony CLIÉTM handheld
Explains how to transfer data from your CLIÉ handheld to another CLIÉ
handheld.


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Refer to the following together with this manual.
Note
Some of the illustrations in this manual (Handbook) may not be identical to your Sony
CLIÉ handheld.
bFor details about your CLIÉ handheld, refer to "Read This First (Operating
Instructions)."
Read This First (Operating Instructions)
Read this manual first.
The manual explains what you need to prepare prior to operating your CLIÉ
handheld, basic operations, or supplied applications in your CLIÉ handheld.
CLIÉ Application Manual (HTML format: Start up on a computer)
This manual explains how to use the supplied applications in detail.
For details on using the manual, refer to "Using CLIÉ Application Manual"
in "Read This First (Operating Instructions)."
Troubleshooting Q&A
This manual helps solve problems that you may encounter while using your
CLIÉ handheld.


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Table of Contents
Sony CLIÉTM handheld basic operations
Basic operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the Jog DialTM navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Starting and quitting an application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Starting an application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Quitting an application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using the Application Launcher screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Locating the Application Launcher screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Changing the display style of the Application Launcher screen . . . . 20
Displaying applications by category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Changing fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Common menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Entering data on your Sony CLIÉTM handheld
Entering data on your Sony CLIÉTM handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Practicing entering data using the on-screen keyboard . . . . . . . . 29
Entering data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using Graffiti® writing to enter data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
What is Graffiti® writing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Entering characters with Graffiti® Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Using Navigation strokes and shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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Exchanging and updating data using the
HotSync® operation
What is the HotSync® operation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Performing the HotSync® operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Performing the HotSync® operation with the USB cable
(Local HotSync®) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Using the PalmTM Desktop for CLIÉ software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Starting the PalmTM Desktop for CLIÉ software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Locating the PalmTM Desktop for CLIÉ software components . . . . . . 50
Basic operations of the PalmTM Desktop for CLIÉ software . . . . . . . . 51
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