Sony CLIE PEG-NX73V User manual

© 2003 Sony Corporation
CLIÉ™ handheld basic operations
Customizing your CLIÉ™ handheld
(Preferences)
Exchanging and updating files/data using the
HotSync
®
operation (Other HotSync
®
operations)
Using storage media such as “Memory Stick™”
media
Beaming
Using the Calculator and finding records
Backing up your CLIÉ™ handheld data and
applications
Protecting your data with a password
Enhancing features with add-on applications
Transferring data from another CLIÉ™
handheld
Handbook
A-BL0-100-11 (1)
Entering text on your CLIÉ™
handheld
Exchanging and updating files/data
using the HotSync®operation
Using the Bluetooth™ function

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Introduction
This Handbook explains the basic operations and useful features
of your CLIÉ™ handheld.
Using your CLIÉ handheld for the first time
The basic features and operations are explained in detail
(pages 9-71).
CLIÉ™ handheld basic operations
Explains the basic operations of your CLIÉ handheld and how to use the
applications.
Entering text on your CLIÉ™ handheld
Explains how to enter text on your CLIÉ handheld.
Exchanging and updating files/data using the HotSync
®
operation
Explains how to use your CLIÉ handheld with your computer.
CLIÉ handheld advanced operations
Useful and advanced features to make full use of your CLIÉ
handheld are explained in detail (pages 72-195).
Customizing your CLIÉ™ handheld (Preferences)
Explains how to customize your CLIÉ handheld in a way that suits you.
Exchanging and updating files/data using the HotSync®
operation (Other HotSync®operations)
Explains the various methods of HotSync®operations.
Using storage media such as “Memory Stick™” media
Explains how to use files/data stored on storage media such as “Memory
Stick” media.
Beaming
Explains how to exchange data or applications with another CLIÉ handheld
by beaming.
Using the Bluetooth™ function
(for Bluetooth™ built-in models only)
Explains how to exchange files/data with another CLIÉ handheld using the
Bluetooth™ function.
Using the Calculator and finding records
Explains how to use the calculator and how to find records.
Backing up your CLIÉ™ handheld data and applications
Explains how to back up the data and applications 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.
Transferring data from another CLIÉ™ handheld
Explains how to transfer data from your old CLIÉ handheld to your new CLIÉ handheld.

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The following manuals are included with 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
CLIÉ handheld.
bFor 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 your CLIÉ handheld
When you want to become more familiar with the basic operations
of the CLIÉ handheld
When you want to change the settings of your CLIÉ handheld
When you want to become more familiar with using the supplied applications
When you want to install additional applications
When you have problems
Read This First (Operating Instructions)
Explains the following:
• Setting up your CLIÉ handheld and computer
• Basic operations
• What you can do with the applications
Be sure to read the supplied “Safety & Regulations Guide” to use
your CLIÉ handheld safely.
Handbook (This manual)
Using your CLIÉ handheld for the first time
The basic features and operations are explained in detail.
CLIÉ handheld advanced operations
Useful and advanced features to make full use of your CLIÉ
handheld are explained in detail.
CLIÉ Application Manual (HTML format: Read via a
computer screen)
Explains how to use the supplied applications in detail.
For details on using the manual, refer to “Using the CLIÉ Application Manual” in the
“Read This First (Operating Instructions).”
Troubleshooting Q&A
Helps in solving common problems that you may have while using your CLIÉ
handheld.

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Table of Contents
CLIÉ™ handheld basic operations
Basic operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the Jog Dial™ 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 applications by category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Changing fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Common menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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Entering text on your CLIÉ™ handheld
Entering text on your CLIÉ™ handheld. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Selecting a handwriting input system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Using Graffiti®writing to enter text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
What is Graffiti writing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Using Navigation strokes and shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Using Decuma Input to enter text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Using the on-screen keyboard to enter text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Exchanging and updating files/data using the
HotSync®operation
What is the HotSync®operation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Performing the HotSync®operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Performing the HotSync®operation with the cradle
(Local HotSync®) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Starting the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Locating components of the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software. . . . 69
Basic operations of the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software . . . . . . . . 70
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Customizing your CLIÉ™
handheld (Preferences)
What you can do with
Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Setting the Bluetooth™ function
(for Bluetooth™ built-in models
only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Turning the Bluetooth™ function
on or off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Viewing/Customizing Bluetooth™
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Displaying/Deleting the information
of target Bluetooth™ compatible
devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Assigning applications to application
buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Customizing the full-screen
pen stroke activities . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Assigning applications to HotSync
buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Adding/Changing communication
device preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Setting up the Date & Time
preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Setting the date . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Setting the time . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Setting the time zone and daylight
saving time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Adjusting the Digitizer . . . . . . . . . . 86
Setting the display format of the time,
date, and numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Selecting a regional default. . . . 87
Customizing your own settings
for each unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Setting the automatic power-off
time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Setting sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Turning the Alarm LED on or off. . . 90
Turning the Beam Receive feature on or
off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Changing the Network
preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Selecting a service template . . . . 92
Entering a user name. . . . . . . . . 93
Entering a password . . . . . . . . . 93
Selecting a connection. . . . . . . . 94
Adding detailed information to
a service template . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Creating additional service
templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Creating log-in scripts . . . . . . . .97
Using the Network preferences
menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Creating Graffiti®ShortCuts . . . . .101
Exchanging and updating
files/data using the
HotSync®operation (Other
HotSync®operations)
Customizing HotSync®application
settings (Conduit) . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Synchronizing with external data
(File Link). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Customizing HotSync®Manager
startup and HotSync®setup
options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Performing the IR HotSync®
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Performing the HotSync®operation
using the Bluetooth™ function
(for Bluetooth™ built-in models
only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Performing the HotSync®operation
via a modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Performing the HotSync®operation
via a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Performing the HotSync®operation
via LAN (LANSync) . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
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Using storage media such
as “Memory Stick™” media
Using storage media such as “Memory
Stick™” media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
The type of storage media you can
use with your CLIÉ handheld. . 128
Using “Memory Stick”
media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Protecting the files/data on
“Memory Stick” media . . . . . . 130
Starting an application on storage
media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Viewing information of storage
media (Card Info) . . . . . . . . . . 132
Assigning a name to storage
media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Formatting storage media. . . . 134
Exchanging files/data via storage
media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Starting CLIE Files . . . . . . . . . . 136
Copying your CLIÉ handheld
files/data to storage media . . . 138
Copying files/data on storage media
to your CLIÉ handheld . . . . . . 141
Deleting files/data on storage
media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Extracting a Zip file . . . . . . . . . 144
CLIE Files menu items . . . . . . . 147
Exchanging files/data without using
CLIE Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Notes on starting applications from
storage media. . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Beaming
Beaming between your CLIÉ
handheld and another Palm OS®
PDA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
What you can do with
beaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Beaming information . . . . . . . .152
Using the Bluetooth™
function
(for Bluetooth™ built-in models only)
Exchanging files/data using the
Bluetooth™ function. . . . . . . . . . .156
What you can do with the
Bluetooth™ function . . . . . . . .156
Sending files/data, such as image
files or Date Book data, to another
CLIÉ handheld with the built-in
Bluetooth™ function or
Bluetooth™ Module
(optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Performing the wireless HotSync®
operation with a computer . . . 158
Connecting to the Internet by
communicating with a Bluetooth™
compatible mobile phone . . . . . . .159
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Using the Calculator and
finding records
Using the Calculator (Calc) . . . . . . 166
Calculating with the Calculator 166
The functions of the Calculator
buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Using the Calculator menus . . 168
Finding records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Using the Find option . . . . . . . 169
Backing up your CLIÉ™
handheld data and
applications
Backing up your CLIÉ™ handheld
data and applications . . . . . . . . . . 172
Backing up data and applications to
your computer with the HotSync®
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Backing up data and applications to
“Memory Stick” media using
Memory Stick Backup . . . . . . . 173
Protecting your data with a
password
Entering personal information . . . 177
Locking your CLIÉ handheld with a
password (Data protection). . . . . . 179
Turning off your CLIÉ handheld
after locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Setting your CLIÉ handheld to be
locked automatically . . . . . . . . 181
Protecting data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Assigning a password . . . . . . . 182
Changing or deleting a
password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Hiding or masking private
data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Enhancing features with
add-on applications
Enhancing features with add-on
applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Installing from your
computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Installing applications on storage
media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Installing from the Internet. . . .189
Deleting installed add-on
applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
Transferring data from
another CLIÉ™ handheld
Transferring data from another CLIÉ™
handheld. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Transferring data using the Palm™
Desktop for CLIÉ software . . . .193
INDEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196

CLIÉ™ handheld basic
operations
This chapter explains the basic operations of your
CLIÉ handheld such as using the stylus and the
Jog Dial™ navigator, locating components and
starting applications.
The chapter also gives an overview of menus that
are common to applications and explains how to
select character fonts.
Basic operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Starting an application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using CLIE Launcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using the Palm OS®standard screen . . . . . . . . 28
Changing fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Common menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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Basic operations
Operating using the stylus and the Jog Dial™ navigator.
Using the stylus
Tip
Where is the stylus located?
The stylus is stored in your CLIÉ handheld.
The exact storage location varies depending on your model.
bFor details, refer to “CLIÉ™ handheld components” in the “Read
This First (Operating Instructions).”
Note
To prevent losing the stylus, always put it back in its holder on your
CLIÉ handheld after use.
What is a stylus?
A stylus is a pen for operating your CLIÉ
handheld by directly touching the screen.
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Basic operations
You can operate your CLIÉ handheld using the stylus in the
following ways.
Tapping
Lightly pressing the required item on the
screen with the stylus is called “Tapping.”
When entering text with the on-screen
keyboard or starting an application, “tap”
the desired button or icon with the stylus.
Dragging
Touching the required item on the screen
with the stylus and moving it along the
screen surface is called “Dragging.”
Just as you “drag” the mouse on your
computer, use the stylus to “drag” the
scroll bar to scroll the screen, or “drag”
characters to highlight them.

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Basic operations
Using the Jog Dial™ navigator
What is the Jog Dial™
navigator?
Your CLIÉ handheld is equipped with a
Jog Dial™ navigator, located at the left
side of your CLIÉ handheld. This enables
you to perform major operations one-
handed without the stylus.
Rotating the Jog Dial™ navigator
Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to find
the application you want to start.
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Basic operations
Note
The operations you can perform by using the Jog Dial™ navigator vary
depending on the application.
bFor details on the operations of each application, refer to the “CLIÉ
Application Manual” installed on your computer.
Tip
Rotating while pressing the Jog Dial™ navigator
In some applications, operations are executed by pressing and rotating
the Jog Dial™ navigator.
Pressing the Jog Dial™ navigator
Press the Jog Dial™ navigator to select an
item or to start a selected application.

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Starting an application
Software that you can use on your CLIÉ handheld to execute a
task, such as Date Book, To Do List, or e-mail software, is
called an “application.” You need to start an application to
operate your CLIÉ handheld.
Note
For details on starting applications on “Memory Stick”
media or CF compatible memory card (referred to as
storage media), refer to page 131.
There may be some system limitations when starting applications on a
storage media in the Application Launcher screen.
Tip
What is the Application Launcher screen?
The screen displayed when you turn on your CLIÉ handheld or tap the
Home icon, is called the Application Launcher screen.
The screen specific to the CLIÉ handheld, CLIE Launcher, is
displayed by default.
Starting an application in the Application Launcher
screen (CLIE Launcher)
1Tap the Home icon.
The CLIE Launcher screen is displayed.
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Starting an application
2Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select an
application icon and press the Jog Dial™
navigator to start the application.
Tip
You can also tap an application icon in the CLIE Launcher screen to
start the application.
Quitting an application
You do not need to save data manually on the CLIÉ handheld as
you do with the computer.
All the changes in the application that you are working on are
automatically saved, and the last screen you worked on is
displayed when you restart the application.
Display the CLIE Launcher screen to switch to another
application while you are working on an application.
You can select one of two methods to display the CLIE Launcher
screen as follows.
Return to the CLIE Launcher screen by
tapping the Home icon.
Return to the CLIE Launcher screen by
pressing and holding the BACK button.
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Starting an application
Tip
You can switch an application to another application by pressing the
Application button.
Note
For some applications, you need to save data manually.
bFor details, refer to the “CLIÉ Application Manual” installed on
your computer.

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Using CLIE Launcher
Locating the components
Tip
Tap the Home icon to display the CLIE Launcher screen if it is not
displayed.
ACLIE Launcher group list (page 18)
Displays the list of the CLIE Launcher groups.
BFavorite Applications (shortcuts) (page 22)
You can create shortcuts to frequently used applications.
CApplication manager icons (page 24)
You can manage your applications by tapping these icons.
Additional functions will be added to manager icons when
you install certain applications.
DApplication icon list
Displays application names and icons.

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Using CLIE Launcher
CLIE Launcher group
You can organize applications by grouping them.
Note
Applications on storage media cannot be grouped.
Editing groups
1Tap the Home icon.
The CLIE Launcher screen is displayed.
2Tap the Menu icon.
The menu is displayed.
3Select Edit CLIE Launcher Group from the
CLIE Launcher menu.
The CLIE Launcher Group setting screen is displayed.
Note
CLIE Launcher groups differ from Palm OS®standard
screen categories.
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Using CLIE Launcher
4Select a group to edit and tap Edit.
The CLIE Launcher Group screen is displayed.
Name: You can rename groups.
Ordering applications listed: Select an application and
tap Up or Down to reposition applications in the CLIE
Launcher screen.
Adding applications: Tap Add to display the list and
select an application to add.
Removing applications: Select an application to be
removed and tap Remove. Applications removed will be
listed in the Unfiled group.
Note
The Unfiled group cannot be renamed.
5Tap Done.
The CLIE Launcher Group setting screen is displayed.
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Using CLIE Launcher
6Tap Done.
The CLIE Launcher screen is displayed.
Tip
When the Use Drag&Drop check box on the CLIE Launcher
Preferences screen (page 27) is on, you can add an application to a
group by dragging its icon and dropping it in the group on the CLIE
Launcher screen.
Ordering listed groups
1Select a group on the CLIE Launcher Group
setting screen.
2Tap Up or Down.
The order of listed groups in the CLIE Launcher screen is
changed.
Creating a new group
1Tap New on the CLIE Launcher Group setting
screen.
2Enter a new group name and then tap OK.
Note
Groups that do not include an application are not listed in the main
screen.