Sony CLIE PEG-S300/E Setup guide

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Personal Entertainment
Organizer
PEG-S300/E
Personal Entertainment
Organizer
Online Manual

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Program © 2001 Sony Corporation, © 2001 Palm, Inc. or its subsidiaries. All
rights reserved.
Documentation © 2001 Sony Corporation.
Sony, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, and PictureGear are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
Graffiti, HotSync, Palm Modem, and Palm OS are registered trademarks, and the
HotSync logo and Palm are trademarks of Palm, Inc. or its subsidiaries.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
MMX and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
AvantGo, the AvantGo Client and the AvantGo logo are registered trademarks of
AvantGo, Inc.
generic media and gMedia are trademarks of generic media, inc.
TrueSync is a registered trademark of Starfish Software, Inc.
Adobe®and Adobe®Acrobat®Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated.
QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks used under license. QuickTime
is registered in the U.S. and other countries.
All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
Notes
• Sony does not support third-party add-on applications. If you are having a problem with a third-
party application, please contact the developer or publisher of that software.
• The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual software.
• The explanation in this manual assume that you are familiar with the basic operations of
Windows®. For instructions on how to use your computer and operating system, please refer to
the respective manuals.
Before you start using your CLIE handheld, make sure to read the accompanying
End User License Agreement.

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Table of Contents
Your CLIE handheld and its
accessories...........................7
Using the online manuals ..................9
Features............................................10
Designation and function of each
component .........................12
Using the stylus ...............................19
Using the Jog Dial navigator ...........21
Before Use
Charging the CLIE Handheld
Charging with the cradle .................23
Charging directly from the power
supply ................................23
Connecting the CLIE Handheld to
Your Computer
What you can do with the CLIE
handheld in combination with
your computer ...................24
Installing the Palm Desktop for Sony
software .............................25
Customer registration ......................28
Basic Operations
Defining the initial settings .............30
Entering Data
Using Graffiti writing to enter
data ....................................34
Using the on-screen keyboard .........42
Using your computer keyboard .......43
Importing data .................................43
Managing applications.....................45
Using Basic Applications
Managing Schedules and Events
(Date Book)
What you can do with the Date
Book ..................................51
Scheduling events ............................52
Changing the Date Book view.........59
Editing the events created in the Date
Book ..................................64
Date Book menu commands............70

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Managing Addresses and Phone
Numbers
(Address Book)
What you can do with the Address
Book ..................................73
Creating a new Address
Book record .......................74
Pasting images to address
information ........................76
Viewing address records..................79
Searching address records ...............82
Editing address records....................83
Address Book menu commands ......91
Managing Tasks and Things to
Do (To Do List)
What you can do with
the To Do List ...................94
Creating To Do List items ...............95
Viewing To Do List items ...............96
Marking a To Do List item
as complete........................98
Changing priorities and due dates ...99
Deleting items from the To Do
List...................................102
Viewing completed and due items in
the To Do List .................103
The To Do List menu commands ..105
Using the Memo Pad
What you can do with the Memo
Pad...................................107
Creating memos.............................108
Reviewing memos .........................110
Sorting memos...............................111
Editing memos...............................113
Memo Pad menu commands .........116
Managing Expenses (Expense)
What you can do with the
Expense ...........................119
Recording expenses .......................120
Sorting Expense items ...................122
Changing the date of an Expense
item..................................123
Adding detailed information to an
Expense item ...................125
Printing an Expense report ............127
Changing the currency and symbols
display .............................129
Expense menu commands .............133
Using the Calculator (Calculator)
Calculating with the Calculator .....134
Calculator menu commands ..........136

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Using Memory Stick media
Applications
Managing Data
(Memory Stick Gate)
Using Memory Stick media...........138
Starting Memory Stick Gate
(MS Gate)........................142
Copying data from the CLIE handheld
to a Memory Stick
media ...............................144
Copying data from a Memory Stick
media to the CLIE
handheld ..........................146
Deleting data on the Memory
Stick media......................148
Setting up directories to read/write
from/on the Memory Stick
media ...............................149
MS Gate menu commands.............152
Launching an Application
Automatically from the
Memory Stick (Memory
Stick Autorun)
Setting autorun for an
application .......................153
Performing an autorun ...................156
Changing the autorun settings .......157
Canceling the autorun function
temporarily ......................158
Deleting the autorun settings .........159
Checking the MS Autorun
history log........................160
MS Autorun menu commands.......161
Advanced Operations
Exchanging and Updating Data
Using HotSync
Operations
Performing a HotSync operation ...164
Performing an infrared HotSync
operation..........................166
Changing the HotSync settings .....171
Customizing HotSync application
settings.............................172
Creating a user profile ...................174
Synchronizing with external data
created on the computer
(File Link) .......................176
Installing Applications
Supplied software ..........................177
Installing applications from a Memory
Stick media......................179
Installing applications from a
computer..........................180
Deleting an add-on application......182
Installing software on a
computer..........................183

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Setting Up Your CLIE
Handheld
Handy Functions
Finding records ..............................186
Entering the owner information.....190
Locking your CLIE handheld with
passwords ........................194
Protecting data ...............................197
Beaming information.....................203
Edit menu.......................................207
Choosing fonts...............................209
Customizing Your CLIE Handheld
(Preferences)
What you can do with
Preferences ......................210
Viewing Preferences......................211
Setting modem preferences ...........212
Setting network preferences ..........213
Network preferences menu
commands .......................226
Assigning applications to
buttons .............................227
Changing the full-screen pen stroke
activities ..........................229
Assigning applications to HotSync
buttons .............................231
Changing the digitizer
preferences ......................232
Formatting time, date, and
numbers ...........................233
Setting general preferences............237
Additional Information
Additional Information
Troubleshooting.............................241
Precautions ....................................249
Resetting your CLIE handheld ......251
Removing the battery ....................253
Glossary .........................................254
Getting Help ..................................256
Specifications ................................257
Index ..............................................258

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Your CLIE handheld and its
accessories
❏ Personal Entertainment Organizer (1)
❏ Cradle (1)
❏ AC Adapter (1)
❏ Stylus (1)
❏ 8 MB Memory Stick (1)
❏ Protective Carrying Case (1)
A dedicated plug is attached to each
model for the United Kingdom or
Continental Europe.

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Manuals and CD-ROM
❏ Installation CD-ROM (1)
❏ Operating Instructions (1)
❏ Graffiti®Card (1)
❏ Graffiti Label (1)
❏ End User License Agreement (1)
❏ Other printed documents
How to remove the plug
The plug attached to the AC adapter of your CLIE handheld can be
removed. Pull the plug up firmly to remove it. Then replace it with the
appropriate one for the country you are in.
Note
Use your CLIE handheld only with the supplied AC adapter. To disconnect your CLIE
handheld completely from the mains voltage, unplug the AC adapter. Make sure that the
socket outlet is easily accessible.

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Using the online manuals
You will find the following online manuals (PDF*) on your computer after
installing Palm Desktop for Sony software. See also “Supplied software”
on page 177 for a brief description of the supplied software.
The supplied Sony software has Help files. The online help describes the
basic operations, and the functions of the software.
* PDF (Portable Document Format) files
xPEG-S300/E Online Manual (PDF) (this document)
Describes how to use the CLIE handheld in detail.
To open the manual
Open the “Manuals” - “Clie Handheld” folder, found under Windows
Explorer on the installation CD-ROM. Double-click the “S300E Online
Manual.pdf.” Copy on your hard disk if necessary.
xgMedia Operating Instructions (PDF)
Describes how to use the gMedia application that can play back movie files
on the CLIE handheld.
To open the manual
Open the “Manuals” - “gMedia” folder, found under Windows Explorer on
the installation CD-ROM. Double-click the “gMedia Manual.pdf.” Copy on
your hard disk if necessary.
xPictureGear Pocket Operating Instructions (PDF)
Describes how to use the PictureGear Pocket application that can play back
still images on the CLIE handheld.
To open the manual
Open the “Manuals” - “PictureGearPocket” folder, found under Windows
Explorer on the installation CD-ROM. Double-click the
“PictureGearPocket.pdf.” Copy on your hard disk if necessary.
xAvantGo Help (PDF)
Describes how to use the AvantGo software on the computer.
To open the manual
Open the “Manuals” - “AvantGo” folder, found under Windows Explorer
on the installation CD-ROM. Double-click the “AvantGo help.pdf.” Copy
on your hard disk if necessary.
xTrueSync Quick Start Guide (PDF)
Describes how to use the TrueSync software on the computer.
To open the manual
Open the “Manuals” - “TrueSync” folder, found under Windows Explorer
on the installation CD-ROM. Double-click the “truesync.pdf.” Copy on
your hard disk if necessary.

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Features
The Personal Entertainment Organizer (hereafter “CLIE handheld”)
functions as a personal digital organizer with features such as Date Book,
Address Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad. In addition to these functions,
the CLIE handheld also works as an information terminal, with an excellent
extended ability to connect to other devices such as personal computers.
The major features of the CLIE handheld are as follows:
Using the Memory Stick media
You can easily exchange data between the Memory Stick media and
Memory Stick compatible devices, such as computers using the “Memory
Stick Gate” application (see “Using Memory Stick media” on page 138).
You can also run the applications on the Memory Stick media
automatically using the “Memory Stick Autorun” application (see
“Launching an Application Automatically from the Memory Stick
(Memory Stick Autorun)” on page 153).
Using as a personal digital organizer
You can use your CLIE handheld as a personal digital organizer using the
following Personal Information Manager (PIM).
Using the Date Book
The Date Book lets you schedule appointments or activities associated with
a date, or date and time (see “Managing Schedules and Events (Date
Book)” on page 51).
Using the Address Book
The Address Book lets you keep personal information such as names,
addresses, telephone numbers, etc (see “Managing Addresses and Phone
Numbers (Address Book)” on page 73).
Using the To Do List
The To Do List lets you display a list of things to do as well as to prioritize
them (see “Managing Tasks and Things to Do (To Do List)” on page 94).
Using the Memo Pad
The Memo Pad lets you take notes or display the contents of text files (see
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Using the Expense
The Expense lets you record expenses for business trips and personal
expenses (see “Managing Expenses (Expense)” on page 119).
Using the Calculator
The Calculator lets you perform general mathematical functions (see
“Using the Calculator (Calculator)” on page 134).
Beaming information (beaming between Palm OS PDA)
Your CLIE handheld is equipped with an IrDA (infrared) port that you can
use to beam information to another Palm OS handheld that is close by and
also has an IrDA port. You can exchange business cards, copy installed
applications, etc (see “Beaming information” on page 203).
Installing applications
In the factory configuration, your CLIE handheld comes with basic
applications, such as the Date Book, the Address Book, etc. In addition to
these applications, you can install add-on applications such as shareware
applications or freeware games which run on the Palm OS, to customize
your CLIE handheld in your own way (see “Installing Applications” on
page 177).
Synchronizing data with your computer
You can synchronize your data by connecting your CLIE handheld directly
to your computer with the cradle. This process is called HotSync. Your data
can be backed up on your computer constantly so that you can restore the
data after you perform a hard reset (see “Exchanging and Updating Data
Using HotSync Operations” on page 163).
Playing back moving pictures
You can play back moving pictures on the screen by using the combination
of the supplied “gMedia” application and the “PictureGear Lite” software
(see gMedia Operating Instructions).
Displaying still pictures with “PictureGear Pocket”
You can display still pictures on the screen by using the supplied
“PictureGear Pocket” application. You can also paste an associated picture
of a specified person by using the combination of the supplied Address
Book and the “PictureGear Pocket” application (see PictureGear Pocket
Operating Instructions).

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Designation and function of each
component
Front view of the CLIE handheld
1Memory Stick Indicator
The indicator turns on when your CLIE handheld is accessing the Memory
Stick media.
2Infrared Communication Port
Uses infrared technology to transmit data to and receive data from other
Palm OS handheld, and to perform HotSync operations.
See “Performing an infrared HotSync operation” on page 166 for more
information.
3Jog Dial Navigator
Used to select and execute applications or items.
See “Using the Jog Dial navigator” on page 21 for more information.
4Graffiti Writing Area
The area where you write letters and numbers using the Graffiti®alphabet.
See “Using Graffiti writing to enter data” on page 34 to learn how to write
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5Scroll Button
Displays text and other information that extends beyond the area of the
screen. Pressing the lower half of the scroll button lets you scroll down to
view information below the viewing area, and pressing the upper half of the
button lets you scroll up to view the information above the viewing area.
6Memory Stick Slot
Insert the Memory Stick media into this slot.
7Power Button
Used to turn the CLIE handheld on or off.
Also, pressing this button for longer than 2 seconds turns the back light on
or off.
8Screen
Displays the applications and information stored on your CLIE handheld. It
is touch-sensitive and responds to the stylus.
9Application Buttons
Activate the individual applications that correspond to the icons on the
buttons: Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, and Memo
Pad.
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If your CLIE handheld is turned off, pressing any application button activates the
CLIE handheld and opens the corresponding application.
Note
All connectors are SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) according to EN60950.

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Using the protective carrying case
Put the supplied protective carrying case on the CLIE handheld as
illustrated here.
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Please remove the protective carrying case from the CLIE handheld while the CLIE
handheld is placed on the cradle or connected to the AC adapter.

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Rear view of your CLIE handheld
1Stylus
Used to tap icons and buttons on the screen, or to enter characters.
See “Using the stylus” on page 19 for more information.
2Reset Button
Under normal use, you should not have to use this button.
See “Resetting your CLIE handheld” on page 251 for more information.
3Interface Connector
Used to connect to the cradle, or the AC adapter.

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Cradle
1Interface Connector
The interface connector is used to connect your CLIE handheld.
2HotSync Button
Data stored on your CLIE handheld can be synchronized with the data
saved on a computer.
See “Exchanging and Updating Data Using HotSync Operations” on page
163 for more information.
3Cradle Indicator
When you connect the AC adapter to the cradle and place the CLIE
handheld on the cradle, this indicator turns green and charging starts.
4AC Adapter Connector
This connector is used to connect an AC adapter.
5USB Connector
You can connect your CLIE handheld to a computer via the USB
connector.
Note
All connectors are SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) according to EN60950.

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Screen
1Battery Status Indicator
Displays the status of the battery.
2Home Icon
Tap this icon to view the Application Launcher with a list of applications.
3Menu Icon
Tap this icon to view a menu of the current application.
4Contrast Adjustment Icon*
Tap this icon to adjust the contrast on the CLIE handheld screen.
*If the digitizer preferences are not set correctly, this screen does not
appear. Please set the preferences correctly.
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5Application Icon
Tap this icon to select and launch an application.
6Scroll Bar
Drag this bar to scroll the screen.
7Calculator Icon
Tap this icon to open the Calculator.
8Find Icon
Tap this icon to open the “Find” screen.
9Graffiti Writing Area
This area is for hand-written entries with Graffiti text.

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Using the stylus
With the CLIE handheld, you can use the supplied stylus to enter characters
or specify an application you want to execute.
Taking out the stylus
The stylus is stored on the back side of your CLIE handheld. Pull it out as
needed when using the CLIE handheld.
In order to avoid losing the stylus, always put it back into its holder on the
CLIE handheld after use.
Tapping
When entering characters via the screen keyboard, or when specifying the
application you want to execute, slightly press the button or icon with the
stylus.
This action of “slightly pressing the screen with the stylus” is called
“tapping.”
Take out the stylus
Slightly press (tap) on the screen
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Dragging
Just as you use a mouse pointer to drag an item on your computer’s screen,
you can drag an item on your CLIE handheld screen by slightly touching
the item with the stylus and moving the stylus along the screen surface.
Examples of dragging:
By dragging the scroll bar, you can view the portion of data that is not
displayed on the screen.
When selecting multiple characters, move the stylus along the characters.
The characters included in the area are selected together.
Touch the item on the screen with the
stylus and move it along the screen
surface (drag).