© 2003 Sony Corporation
Sony CLIÉTM handheld basic
operations
Customizing your Sony CLIÉTM handheld
(Preferences)
Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync®
operation (Other HotSync® operations)
Using "Memory StickTM" 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
Exchanging data with another Sony CLIÉTM
handheld
Handbook
A-BH2-100-11 (1)
Entering data on your Sony CLIÉTM
handheld
Exchanging and updating data using
a HotSync® operation
Using the BluetoothTM function
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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 9-66).
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 in your CLIÉ handheld.
Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® operation
Explains how to use your CLIÉ handheld with your computer.
CLIÉ handheld advanced operations
The convenient features and how to make full use of your CLIÉ
handheld are explained in detail (pages 67-191).
Customizing your Sony CLIÉTM handheld (Preferences)
Explains how to customize your CLIÉ handheld in a way that suits you.
Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® operation
(Other HotSync® operations)
Explains the methods of HotSync® operations.
Using "Memory StickTM" media
Explains how to use data stored on "Memory Stick" media.
Beaming
Explains how to exchange data with another CLIÉ handheld by beaming.
Using the BluetoothTM function
(for BluetoothTM built-in models only)
Explains how to exchange data with another CLIÉ handheld using the
BluetoothTM function.
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 on your CLIÉ handheld.
Exchanging data with another Sony CLIÉTM handheld
Explains how to transfer data from your CLIÉ handheld to another CLIÉ
handheld.
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The following manuals are attached to your CLIÉ handheld.
Refer to the following together with this manual.
Notes
· Some of the illustrations in this manual (Handbook) may not be consistent with your
Sony CLIÉ handheld.
b For details on your CLIÉ handheld, refer to the "Read This First (Operating
Instructions)."
· Some of the accessories described in this manual (Handbook) may not be supported
by your CLIÉ handheld.
Before you start using
When you want to be more familiar with the basic operation of the
CLIÉ handheld
When you want to change the CLIÉ setting
When you want to be more familiar with how to use the supplied applications
When you want to install the applications you like
When you face problems
READ THIS FIRST (Operating Instructions)
Explains following:
· Setting your CLIÉ handheld and computer
· Basic operation
· What you can do with the applications
Handbook (This manual)
· When using CLIÉ handheld for the first time
The basic features and operations are explained
in detail.
· CLIÉ handheld advanced operations
The convenient features and how to make full use
of your CLIÉ handheld are explained in detail.
CLIÉ Application Manual (HTML format: Start
up on a computer)
The manual explains about how to use the supplied applications in detail.
This manual will be automatically installed in the computer
when your connect your CLIÉ handheld to the computer.
For details on using the manual, refer to "Using CLIÉ Application
Manual" in the "Read This First (Operating Instructions)."
Troubleshooting Q&A
The manual helps in solving problems that you may face 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 an application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Starting an application in the Application Launcher screen
("CLIE Launcher") . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Quitting an application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using "CLIE Launcher". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Locating the components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
CLIE Launcher group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using Favorite Applications (shortcuts). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Application manager icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Displaying information about applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using the Palm OS® standard screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Switching to the Palm OS® standard screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Starting an application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Changing the display style of the Palm OS® standard screen . . . . . . 34
Displaying application by category. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Changing fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Common menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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Entering data on your Sony CLIÉTM handheld
Entering data on your Sony CLIÉTM handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Practicing entering data using the on-screen keyboard . . . . . . . . 43
Entering data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Using Graffiti® writing to enter data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
What is Graffiti writing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Entering characters with Graffiti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Using Navigation strokes and shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Exchanging and updating data using a
HotSync® operation
What is a HotSync® operation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Performing a HotSync® operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Performing a HotSync® operation with the cradle
(Local HotSync®) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Using the PalmTM Desktop for CLIÉ software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Starting the PalmTM Desktop for CLIÉ software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Locating the PalmTM Desktop for CLIÉ software components . . . . . . 64
Basic operations of the PalmTM Desktop for CLIÉ software . . . . . . . . 65
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