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Importing data from a Windows application, Importable file formats

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Advanced HotSync® operations Importing data from a Windows application If you have data stored in Windows computer applications such as spreadsheets and databases, you can transfer that data to your CLIÉ handheld. Importable file formats Save data in one of the file formats listed below, import it into the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software, and perform a HotSync® operation to transfer the data to your CLIÉ handheld. The Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software can import data in the following file formats: • Comma delimited (*.csv, *.txt): Address Book and Memo Pad only • Tab separated values (*.tab, *.tsv, *.txt): Address Book and Memo Pad only • vCard File (*.vcf): Address Book only • CSV (Lotus Organizer 2.x/97 Mapping): Address Book only • Text (*.txt): Memo Pad only • Date Book archive (*.dba) • vCal File (*.vcs): Date Book only • Address Book archive (*.aba) • To Do archive (*.tda) • Memo Pad archive (*.mpa) Archive formats can only be used with the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software. Use the archive file formats to share information with other people who use a Palm OS® platform handheld or to create a copy of your Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software information. Chapter 3 Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® operation 125

Section	Page
Table of contents	2
About this manual	5
Differences between the PEG-SL10, PEG-SJ20, and PEG-SJ30	6
Chapter 1: Basic operations of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld	7
Turning your Sony CLIÉ Handheld on and off	8
Using the stylus	9
Using the Jog Dial™ navigator	11
Entering data into your Sony CLIÉ Handheld	12
Using Graffiti® writing to enter data	12
Using the onscreen keyboard	21
Using your computer keyboard	23
Adjusting the screen	24
Resetting your Sony CLIÉ Handheld	25
Performing a soft reset	25
Performing a hard reset	26
Chapter 2: Using basic applications	27
Managing schedules and events (Date Book)	28
Scheduling an event	28
Checking schedules	35
Editing Date Book events	41
Using the Date Book menus	46
Managing addresses and phone numbers (Address Book)	48
Creating a new Address Book entry	48
Viewing Address Book entries	50
Editing Address Book entries	54
Using the Address Book menus	60
Managing tasks and things to do (To Do List)	62
Creating To Do List items	62
Viewing To Do List items	63
Checking off a To Do List item	64
Working with To Do List	65
Using the To Do List menus	69
Creating memos (Memo Pad)	70
Creating a new memo	70
Reviewing memos	72
Editing memos	75
Using the Memo Pad menus	77
Using Calculator (Calc)	78
Calculating with Calculator	78
Using the Calculator buttons	79
Using the Calculator menus	79
Performing common tasks	80
Using the Application Launcher	80
Categorizing records	84
Finding records	87
Protecting your data (Security)	91
Attaching notes	97
Purging records	98
Using the Edit menu	99
Choosing fonts	100
Chapter 3: Exchanging and updating data using a HotSync® operation	101
What is a HotSync® operation?	102
Performing a local HotSync® operation with the USB cable	103
Using the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software	105
Starting the PalmTM Desktop for CLIÉ software	105
Basic operations of the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software	105
Locating the Palm Desktop for CLIÉ components	106
Advanced HotSync® operations	107
Setting the HotSync® setup options	107
Customizing HotSync application settings (Conduit)	109
Conducting an IR HotSync operation	111
Conducting a HotSync operation via modem	114
Conducting a HotSync operation via a network	120
Importing data from a Windows application	125
Synchronizing with external data (File Link)	127
Chapter 4: Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld	128
Beaming between your Sony CLIÉ Handheld and another Palm OS® PDA	129
What you can do with beaming	129
Beaming information	130
Receiving beamed information	131
Tips on beaming information	131
Using Memory Stick® media	132
What is Memory Stick® media?	132
Inserting and removing Memory Stick media	133
Protecting the data in Memory Stick media	135
Starting an application in Memory Stick media	136
Starting an application automatically when Memory Stick media is inserted	136
Viewing information of the inserted Memory Stick media (Card Info)	137
Formatting Memory Stick media	138
Exchanging data via Memory Stick® media	140
Starting the Memory Stick® Gate (MS Gate) application	140
Copying your CLIÉ handheld data to Memory Stick media	143
Copying data in Memory Stick media to your CLIÉ handheld	145
Deleting data in Memory Stick media	148
Using the Memory Stick Gate menus	150
Installing applications to/from Memory Stick media without using the Memory Stick Gate application	151
Chapter 5: Customizing your Sony CLIÉ Handheld (Preferences)	153
What you can do with Preferences	154
Changing the Buttons preferences	156
Assigning applications to buttons	156
Changing the full-screen pen stroke activities	157
Assigning applications to HotSync® buttons	158
Changing the Jog Dial™ navigator preferences	159
Setting the display format of the time, date, and numbers (Formats)	160
Selecting a region default	160
Selecting the time, date, and numbers formats	161
Setting the Date & Time preferences	162
Setting the date	162
Setting the time	163
Setting the time zone and daylight saving time	164
Setting the General preferences	165
Setting the automatic shut-off time	165
Setting sounds	166
Turning the Alarm LED on or off (PEG-SJ20/PEG-SJ30)	167
Turning the Beam Receive feature on or off	168
Entering owner information	169
Creating Graffiti® ShortCuts	170
Changing the Network preferences	172
Selecting a service	172
Entering a user name	173
Entering a password	173
Selecting a connection	174
Adding telephone settings	174
Creating additional service templates	175
Adding detailed information to a service template	177
Creating log in scripts	178
Using the Network preferences menus	181
Setting the High Resolution Assist function	182
Chapter 6: Additional information	183
Backing up data of your Sony CLIÉ Handheld	184
Backing up data to your computer through a HotSync® operation	184
Backing up all CLIÉ data to a Memory Stick® media (using the Memory Stick Backup application)	185
Backing up CLIÉ handheld data to a Memory Stick media using the Memory Stick Gate application	187
Using data of another Sony CLIÉ Handheld	189
Using the PalmTM Desktop for CLIÉ software to transfer data	189
Using Memory Stick® media to transfer data	191
Performing a HotSync® operation between your old CLIÉ handheld and the new Palm Desktop for CLIÉ software	193
Precautions	194
Notes on use	194
Battery considerations (PEG-SL10)	195
Battery considerations (PEG-SJ20/PEG-SJ30)	198
Troubleshooting – Frequently Asked Questions	200
If you still cannot perform a HotSync® operation	213
Getting Help	214
Specifications	215