Sony CLIE PEG-TH55 User manual

© 2004 Sony Corporation
CLIÉ™ handheld basic operations
Customizing your CLIÉ™ handheld
(Preferences)
Exchanging and updating files/data using the
HotSync
®
operation (Other HotSync
®
operations)
Using “Memory Stick™” media
Beaming
Using Bluetooth
®
function (for models containing
the Bluetooth
®
wireless technology only)
Protecting your data with a password
Enhancing features with add-on applications
Transferring data from another CLIÉ™
handheld
Handbook
A-BU6-100-11 (1)
Exchanging and updating files/data
using the HotSync®operation
Personal Entertainment Organizer
PEG-TH55
Backing up your CLIÉ™ handheld data and
applications
Entering text on your CLIÉ™
handheld

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Introduction
This manual 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 10-94).
CLIÉ™ handheld basic operations
Explains the basic operations of your CLIÉ handheld and how to use the
applications.
Exchanging and updating files/data using the HotSync
®
operation
Explains how to use the HotSync feature with your computer.
Entering text on your CLIÉ™ handheld
Explains how to enter text on your CLIÉ handheld.
CLIÉ™ handheld advanced operations
Useful and advanced features to make full use of your CLIÉ™
handheld are explained in detail (pages 95-226).
Customizing your CLIÉ™ handheld (Preferences)
Explains how to customize your CLIÉ handheld.
Exchanging and updating files/data using the HotSync®
operation (Other HotSync®operations)
Explains the various methods of HotSync®operations.
Using “Memory Stick™” media
Explains how to use files/data stored on “Memory Stick” media.
Beaming
Explains how to exchange data or applications with another CLIÉ handheld
by beaming.
Using the Bluetooth®function
(for models containing the Bluetooth®wireless technology only)
Explains how to exchange files/data with another CLIÉ handheld using the
Bluetooth®function.
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.
* You can read the manual on your computer using Adobe Reader.
If Adobe Reader is not installed on your computer, install it from the supplied
Installation CD-ROM.
** You can read the manual on your computer using an Internet browser.
For questions about operations, refer to CLIE FAQ on your CLIÉ handheld.
Printed manual
Read This First (Operating Instructions)*
Explains how to set up your CLIÉ handheld and computer, and basic operations.
For safe use, make sure to read the supplied “Safety & Regulations
Guide”.
* If your CLIÉ handheld was purchased in Europe, the manual is not in printed format, but is
included as a PDF file on the Installation CD-ROM.
Internet Connection Guide
Explains how to connect to the Internet by using the wireless LAN and Bluetooth®
functions*.
* The Bluetooth®function is available for models containing the Bluetooth®wireless
technology only.
Manuals to be read on your computer
The following manuals are automatically installed on your computer after you set up
your CLIÉ handheld and computer.
bFor details on each manual, refer to “Using CLIÉ Manuals with your computer" in the "Read
This First (Operating Instructions)”.
Handbook (PDF format*), this manual
Explains the basic operations and advanced features of your CLIÉ handheld.
CLIÉ Application Manual (HTML format**)
Explains how to use the supplied applications in detail.
Troubleshooting Q&A (PDF format*)
Helps in solving common problems that you may have while using your CLIÉ
handheld.

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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.

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Table of Contents
CLIÉ™ handheld basic operations
Basic operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using the stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using the Jog Dial™ navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Displaying the Home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Starting an application from CLIE Organizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Locating the components of CLIE Organizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using the CLIE Organizer applications (PIM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Starting other applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Quitting an application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Changing the category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using Favorite Applications (shortcuts). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using the CLIE Launcher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Assigning the Home screen to the CLIE Launcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Starting an application on the CLIE Launcher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Quitting an application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
CLIE Launcher group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using Favorite Applications (shortcuts). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Application Manager icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Displaying information about applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Using the Palm OS®Standard screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Switching to the Palm OS®Standard screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Starting an application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Changing the display style of the Palm OS®Standard screen . . . . . . 51
Displaying applications by category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Changing fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Finding records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Using the Find option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Common menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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Exchanging and updating files/data using
the HotSync®operation
What is the HotSync®operation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Performing the HotSync®operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Performing the HotSync®operation with the USB cable
(Local HotSync®) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Managing information with your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Using software on your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Using CLIE Organizer for PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Locating the components of CLIE Organizer for PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Basic operations of CLIE Organizer for PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Using Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Locating components of Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Basic operations of Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Entering text on your CLIÉ™ handheld
Entering text on your CLIÉ™ handheld. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Selecting a handwriting input system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Using Graffiti®2 writing to enter text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
What is Graffiti®2?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Writing a stroke on your CLIÉ™ handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Using the Graffiti®2 writing area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Graffiti®2 character list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Using navigation strokes and shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Using Decuma Input to enter text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Using the on-screen keyboard to enter text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
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Customizing your CLIÉ™
handheld (Preferences)
What you can do with
Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Setting the Bluetooth®function
(for models containing the Bluetooth®
wireless technology only) . . . . . . . . 98
Turning the Bluetooth®function
on or off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Viewing/Customizing Bluetooth®
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Displaying/Deleting the information
of registered target Bluetooth®
compatible devices . . . . . . . . . 100
Setting the Graffiti®2 . . . . . . . . . 101
Creating Graffiti®2 ShortCuts . . . 102
Adjusting the Digitizer . . . . . . . . . 103
Setting the Network preferences for
a wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Scanning for the wireless LAN
access points . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Manually creating a connection
to the wireless LAN
access points . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Setting the Network preferences for
your provider and
dial-up server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Selecting a service
template. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Entering a user name . . . . . . . 111
Entering a password . . . . . . . . 112
Selecting a connection . . . . . . 112
Setting the telephone
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Adding detailed information to
a service template. . . . . . . . . . 115
Duplicating/deleting additional
service templates . . . . . . . . . . 117
Creating log-in scripts. . . . . . . 118
Using the Network preferences
menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Assigning applications to
application buttons . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Customizing the full-screen
pen stroke activities. . . . . . . . . . . .123
Setting the automatic
power-off time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Setting sounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Turning the Alarm LED
on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Turning the Beam Receive feature
on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Selecting the screen color
theme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Setting the display format for time,
date, and numbers . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Selecting a regional default . . .129
Customizing
your own settings . . . . . . . . . .129
Adding/Changing communication
device preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Setting up the Date & Time
preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Setting the date. . . . . . . . . . . .131
Setting the time. . . . . . . . . . . .131
Setting the time zone and
daylight saving time. . . . . . . . .132
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Exchanging and updating
files/data using the
HotSync®operation (Other
HotSync®operations)
Customizing HotSync®application
settings (Conduit). . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Synchronizing with external data
(File Link) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Customizing HotSync®Manager
startup and HotSync®setup
options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Performing the HotSync®operation
via a wireless LAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Performing the HotSync®operation
using the Bluetooth®function
(for models containing the Bluetooth®
wireless technology only) . . . . . . . 141
Performing the IR HotSync®
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Performing the HotSync®operation
via a modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Performing the HotSync®operation
via a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Performing the HotSync®operation
via LAN (LANSync) . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Using
“Memory Stick™” media
Using
“Memory Stick™” media . . . . . . . 162
The type of storage media
you can use with your
CLIÉ handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Using
“Memory Stick” media. . . . . . 162
Protecting the files/data on
“Memory Stick” media. . . . . . 164
Starting an application stored on
“Memory Stick” media. . . . . . 165
Viewing information of
“Memory Stick” media
(Card Info) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Assigning a name to
“Memory Stick” media . . . . . .167
Formatting
“Memory Stick” media . . . . . .168
Exchanging data via
“Memory Stick” media . . . . . . . . .170
Starting CLIE Files . . . . . . . . . .170
Copying your CLIÉ handheld data to
“Memory Stick” media . . . . . .173
Copying data on
“Memory Stick” media to your
CLIÉ handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Deleting files/directories on
“Memory Stick” media . . . . . .177
Extracting a Zip file . . . . . . . . .179
CLIE Files menu items . . . . . . .181
Exchanging files/data without
using CLIE Files . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Notes on starting applications from
“Memory Stick” media . . . . . .183
Beaming
Beaming between your CLIÉ handheld
and another Palm OS®PDA. . . . . .185
What you can do with
beaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Beaming information . . . . . . . .186
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Using the Bluetooth®
function
(for models containing the
Bluetooth®wireless
technology only)
Exchanging files/data
using the Bluetooth®function . . . 190
What you can do with
the Bluetooth®function . . . . . 190
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). . . . . . . . . . 190
Performing the wireless HotSync®
operation with a computer . . . 191
Connecting to the Internet by
communicating with a Bluetooth®
compatible mobile phone. . . . . . . 192
Backing up your CLIÉ™
handheld data and
applications
Backing up your CLIÉ™ handheld
data and applications . . . . . . . . . . 198
Backing up data and applications
to your computer with the
HotSync®operation . . . . . . . . 198
Backing up data and applications
to “Memory Stick” media using
Memory Stick Backup . . . . . . . 199
Protecting your data with a
password
Entering personal information . . . 203
Locking your CLIÉ handheld with a
password (Data protection). . . . . . 205
Turning off your CLIÉ handheld
after locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
Setting your CLIÉ handheld to be
locked automatically . . . . . . . .207
Protecting data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
Assigning a password . . . . . . .208
Changing or deleting
a password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209
Hiding or masking
private data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210
Enhancing features with
add-on applications
Enhancing features with add-on
applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
Installing using
CLIE Organizer for PC . . . . . . .213
Installing using
Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ . . . . .215
Installing applications on
“Memory Stick” media . . . . . .217
Installing from the Internet. . . .217
Deleting installed add-on
applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
Transferring data from
another CLIÉ™ handheld
Transferring data from another
CLIÉ™ handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221
Transferring data using
CLIE Organizer for PC . . . . . . .221
Transferring data using
Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ . . . . .224
INDEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227

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.
This chapter also gives an overview of menus that
are common to applications and explains how to
find a record and select character fonts.
Basic operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Starting an application from CLIE Organizer . . . 17
Using the CLIE Launcher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using the Palm OS®Standard screen. . . . . . . . 44
Changing fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Finding records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Common menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

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Basic operations
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-like device 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 of your
computer, you can use the stylus to “drag”
the scroll bar to scroll the screen, or to
“drag” across 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 on the
back of your CLIÉ handheld.
Rotating the Jog Dial™ navigator
Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to
select the application you want to
start.
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Basic operations
Note
The operations you can perform using the Jog Dial™ navigator vary
depending on the application.
bFor details on the operations of each application, refer to the “CLIÉ
Application Manual” (HTML format).
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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Basic operations
Displaying the Home screen
What is the Home screen?
The screen displayed when you turn on your CLIÉ handheld or
tap (Home) is called the Home screen. On your CLIÉ
handheld CLIE Organizer is assigned to the Home screen by
default.
Options of the Home screen
There are three options of the Home screen as follows.
CLIE Organizer
CLIE Organizer is the Home
screen specific to your CLIÉ
handheld and is an application that
manages enhanced features of Date
Book, Address Book, To Do
List, Free Notes, Viewer, and
Reference.
CLIE Launcher
The CLIE Launcher is also the Home
screen specific to your CLIÉ
handheld. You can quickly select
applications from the list displayed in
the screen using the Jog Dial™
navigator.
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Basic operations
Palm OS®Standard screen
Palm OS®Standard screen is the
Home screen supplied on Palm OS®
devices by default.

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Starting an application from CLIE
Organizer
Software that you can use on your CLIÉ handheld to execute a
task, such as Date Book, To Do List, is called an
“application”. You need to start an application to operate your
CLIÉ handheld.
Note
For details on starting applications from “Memory Stick”
media, refer to page 165.
There may be some system limitations when starting applications that
are stored on “Memory Stick” media in the Home screen.
Locating the components of CLIE Organizer
The following screen is an example of the Date Book screen
of CLIE Organizer.
AApplication tabs
You can tap the application tabs to start Date Book,
Address Book, To Do List, Free Notes, Memo
Pad, Viewer, and Reference.
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Starting an application from CLIE Organizer
BApplication launcher tab
You can tap the application launcher tab to display the list of
application icons. You can also start other applications by
tapping the application icons.
Using the CLIE Organizer applications (PIM)
Follow the instructions below to start Date Book, Address
Book, To Do List, Free Notes, Memo Pad, Viewer,
and Reference.
Starting an application by tapping the
application tabs
1Tap (Home).
CLIE Organizer is displayed.
2Tap the application tab to start the application
you want.
The application starts.
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Starting an application from CLIE Organizer
Starting an application by using the Jog
Dial™ navigator
1Tap (Home).
CLIE Organizer is displayed.
2Press the BACK button.
The current application tab is selected.
Note
To select the tabs, select [Back select tab] in the CLIE Organizer
Prefs screen which can be displayed by tapping [CLIE Organizer
Prefs…] from [Options].
bFor details on the CLIE Organizer Prefs screen, refer to
“Menu List” on page 28.
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Starting an application from CLIE Organizer
3Rotate the Jog Dial™ navigator to select the
application tab, and press the Jog Dial™
navigator.
The selected application starts.