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• In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this player.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Playing audio files (Audio Player) What you can do with the Audio Player ... 10 Requirements for Audio Player ... 11 To play MP3 format audio files on your CLIÉ handheld ... 11 To play ATRAC3 format audio files on your CLIÉ...
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Table of Contents Chapter 2 Recording still images (CLIÉ Camera) What you can do with CLIÉ Camera 60 Using the CLIÉ Camera ... 61 Locating CLIÉ Camera parts and controls ... 61 Setting the camera preferences ... 63 Recording still images ... 65 Using the self timer ...
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Playing movies with your CLIÉ handheld ... 106 Transferring movies to your CLIÉ handheld ... 106 Playing movies ... 108 Playing sample movie files ... 111 gMovie menu items ... 112 Media list screen ... 112 Movie file screen ... 112 Chapter 6 Sending and receiving mail (CLIÉ...
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Table of Contents Chapter 8 Using your CLIÉ handheld as a remote control (CLIÉ Remote Commander) What you can do with CLIÉ Remote Commander ... 166 Installing ... 167 Preparing the CLIÉ Remote Commander for your use ... 168 Assigning devices to the CLIÉ...
About the manuals Welcome to the Sony Personal Entertainment Organizer (referred to as the “Sony CLIÉ Handheld” or “CLIÉ handheld” in this manual). Your Sony CLIÉ Handheld comes with three manuals: Read This First The Read This First manual gives you an overview of your CLIÉ...
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About the manuals Add-on Applications Guide (this manual) The Add-on Applications Guide describes how to install and use the supplied add-on applications, including: I Audio Player and SonicStage LE I CLIÉ Camera I PictureGear ™ Pocket, PhotoStand, and PictureGear 4.5Lite I CLIÉ...
What you can do with the Audio Player Audio Player is an application that plays audio files on your CLIÉ handheld. Play back MP3 and ATRAC3 format audio files The Audio Player application plays both MP3 and ATRAC3 format audio files recorded on (MagicGate) Memory Stick media. To play ATRAC3 format audio files on your CLIÉ...
Requirements for Audio Player To play MP3 format audio files on your CLIÉ handheld You need the following software and media: • Audio Player Version 2.2 application (pre-installed on your CLIÉ handheld) for managing MP3 format audio file on your CLIÉ handheld.
Requirements for SonicStage LE System requirements Before installing the SonicStage LE software, make sure that your computer meets the following hardware requirements. • IBM computer PC/AT or Compatible – CPU: MMX™ Pentium – Hard disk drive space: 60 MB or more (The required free space differs according to the version of your ®...
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Notes on using the SonicStage LE software with Windows 2000 or Windows XP Professional SonicStage LE software users with Windows 2000/Windows XP Professional models should be aware of the following: • Only Administrators are allowed to install and uninstall the SonicStage LE software.
Requirements for SonicStage LE When you are using the OpenMG Jukebox software with other portable players or CLIÉ handhelds You need to perform the following before installing the SonicStage LE software on your computer. If you are using the following devices, the OpenMG Jukebox software may be installed on your computer.
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OpenMG Jukebox Ver.2.2. (You cannot use SonicStage LE software and the OpenMG Jukebox software simultaneously.) To upgrade OpenMG Jukebox, download and install the OpenMG 2.2 upgrade from the following Sony CLIÉ Customer Support Website. http://www.ita.sel.sony.com/support/clie Install the SonicStage LE software (page 16).
Installing You do not need to install the Audio Player application onto your CLIÉ handheld The Audio Player application is pre-installed at the factory. This section describes how to install the SonicStage LE software. Installing the SonicStage LE software on your computer Install the SonicStage LE software onto the hard disk of your computer.
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Notes • Do not delete, move, or edit the installed folders using Windows Explorer or any other application. If you do so, the SonicStage LE database may become unstable or damaged. • Do not simultaneously press the Alt key and the Tab key of your computer during the installation process.
Importing audio files into your computer (in ATRAC3 format) To manage audio files with the SonicStage LE software, you need to store audio files on the hard disk of your computer. There are three ways to import audio files into the SonicStage LE software on your computer: •...
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Jukebox) CD tab button (Rec Stop) button Select the recording bit rate. From the drop-down list, select the bit rate for recording. If you accidentally clear the record, click the song number again. Confirm that a (check mark) appears by the songs you want to record.
Importing audio files into your computer To stop recording Click (Rec Stop). The recording is stopped. To resume recording, click Jukebox) again. When resumed, the recording starts from the beginning of the song that was previously stopped. To create a new Playlist In the Playlist window, click New Playlist.
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Downloading audio files from EMD service Web sites You must be able to access the Internet from your computer. Sign up with an Internet service provider, properly configure your computer, and configure the settings of your Web browser before using this service.
Importing audio files into your computer Click an audio file for downloading (for example, MP3 files or WMA files compatible with WMT). Downloading starts automatically. If you click an audio file that requires purchasing, the default Web browser starts up to display the online transaction page. After the process is completed, the audio file is allowed to be imported into the SonicStage LE software.
Importing MP3, WAV and WMA files to the SonicStage LE software The following audio files can be imported into the SonicStage LE software and converted to the ATRAC3 format. (To play MP3 files without converting them into ATRAC3 format, see page 28.) •...
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Importing audio files into your computer Click OK. From”File format after import,” select “The setting changes the file format to the best appropriate one for your External Device/Media.” Click to select the check box for MagicGate Memory Stick Device. Click OK. Click the Import tab to display the Import window.
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In the File Tree view, click the folder containing the audio file you want to import. The audio files in the selected folder are listed in the File List view. Click to select an audio file you want to import from the File List view.
Transferring audio files from your computer to your CLIÉ handheld Preparing your CLIÉ handheld for file transfer After making sure that the write-protect tab is not set to LOCK, insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick slot. If you want to transfer and play ATRAC3 format audio files that are recorded by the SonicStage LE software, use MagicGate Memory Stick media.
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The Audio Player application starts. Place your CLIÉ handheld on the cradle. Tap Menu , Options, and then Transfer. The CLIÉ handheld enters the file transfer mode. Proceed to transferring audio files (page 28 or 29). Notes on using the Audio Player application •...
Transferring audio files from your computer to your CLIÉ handheld Transferring MP3 format audio files to your CLIÉ handheld After preparing your CLIÉ handheld as described on pages 26-27, you can copy MP3 format audio files to the Memory Stick media inserted in your CLIÉ...
Transferring ATRAC3 format audio files to your CLIÉ handheld Make sure to finish preparing your CLIÉ handheld as described on pages 26-27. You can only use a MagicGate Memory Stick media (color: white) to transfer audio files. Start the SonicStage LE software. Click the Transfer tab to display the Transfer window.
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Transferring audio files from your computer to your CLIÉ handheld Click (Out). Check-Out starts and the song(s) is added to the end of the song list in your CLIÉ handheld. Note You can select “1 step mode” or “2 step mode” for Checking-Out audio files. In “2 step mode,”...
Playing audio files on your CLIÉ handheld Connecting/attaching the supplied headphones Connect the headphones to the mini-plug of the supplied remote controller. Connect the connecting cord of the remote controller to the headphones jack of your CLIÉ handheld. Notes • Do not connect equipment that is connected to other equipment such as an amplifier, to the headphones jack of your CLIÉ...
Playing audio files on your CLIÉ handheld Playing audio files You can play audio files using the Audio Player application. You can also use other applications during playback. Charge the battery before starting playback. Notes • The automatic shut-off does not function during playback. •...
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Playback starts from the first song. The track information appears during playback. Playback stops automatically when the song reaches the end. If you cannot start playback Make sure that the HOLD switch on your CLIÉ handheld is not set to HOLD. To stop playback On other operations Pause...
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Playing audio files on your CLIÉ handheld Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume in the following ways: • Tap • Rotate the Jog Dial navigator.* • Press the scroll buttons of the CLIÉ handheld. * Only if you select 1 (Volume control) in the Jog function select screen (page 38).
Playing in various modes Playing tracks repeatedly Tap the repeat button to select the desired repeat playback item. • REP OFF: normal playback • REP ALL: repeats all tracks • REP 1: repeats current playback track You can use repeat playback during shuffle or reverse playback For example, when you set shuffle playback to On during repeat playback, the Audio Player application plays all tracks repeatedly in random order.
Playing audio files on your CLIÉ handheld Selecting playback audio files (Pick up) You can choose to only play the audio files that you select. Tap Menu , Tools, and PickUp. The PickUp screen appears. Tap to select the check boxes of the audio files that you want to play.
Switching the display You can switch the display. Choose from the following three. • Normal view: Displays the title and artist name of the currently playing audio file, the number of the audio file, and playback controls. • Visual Effect view: Displays the visual effect or spectrum analyzer with playback progress.
Playing audio files on your CLIÉ handheld Switching the Jog Dial navigator function for Audio Player You can select the Jog Dial navigator function for when you use the Audio Player application. You can select to either adjust the volume, go to specific tracks, scan forwards or backwards with the Jog Dial navigator.
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Tap OK. The Jog Dial navigator icon at the top left of the screen changes to the icon you selected, and the Jog Dial navigator function for the Audio Player application is switched to the one of your choice.
Playing audio files on your CLIÉ handheld Playing audio files with the supplied remote controller You can start playback even when your CLIÉ handheld is turned off by using the supplied remote controller. After making sure that the write-protect tab is not set to LOCK, insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick slot.
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On other operations Pause Go to the beginning of the current track Go to previous tracks Go to the beginning of the next track Go to the beginning of succeeding tracks Go backward Go forward Adjust the volume Locking the controls (Hold) To prevent the controls from being accidentally operated when you carry the player, use the HOLD function.
Playing audio files on your CLIÉ handheld Protecting your CLIÉ handheld from accidental pressure on its controls Slide the HOLD switch of your CLIÉ handheld to HOLD. HOLD switch The screen display turns off even during an operation, and none of the controls on your CLIÉ...
Switching the album (Custom album) MP3 audio files and ATRAC3 audio files in the MagicGate Memory Stick media are separately managed as the custom album with Audio Player Ver. 2.2. If you insert the MagicGate Memory Stick media that stores both MP3 and ATRAC3 format audio files and start Audio Player Ver.
Make sure that the Add-on folder is selected. If the Add-on folder is not selected, select it manually. At the default setup, the Add-on folder is stored in the Sony Handheld folder of the Program Files folder. Double-click the AudioPlayerSkin Samples folder.
Uninstalling skin files from your CLIÉ handheld You can uninstall the add-on skin files from your CLIÉ handheld using the Memory Stick Gate (MS Gate) application. For details on the MS Gate application, see “Exchanging data via Memory Stick media” in the Operating Instructions manual.
Notes on Memory Stick media What is Memory Stick media? Memory Stick media is a new compact, portable and versatile Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds that of a floppy disk. The Memory Stick media is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among Memory Stick media compatible products.
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What is “MagicGate”? “MagicGate” is a copyright protection technology for MG Memory Stick media and compliant products, such as your CLIÉ handheld. Authentication ensures that protected content is transferred only between compliant devices and MG Memory Stick media, and that protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized copying or playback.
Notes on using SonicStage LE What is “Check-In/Check-Out”? Transferring audio files to a digital music player from your computer is called “Check-Out.” Returning Checked-Out audio files to that computer is called “Check-In.” Here, the “Check-In” and “Check-Out” means transferring ATRAC3 audio files between the SonicStage LE software and your CLIÉ...
On copyright protection OpenMG technology* allows you to enjoy digital music while maintaining the copyrights of its holders. The SonicStage LE software encrypts audio files in OpenMG format and stores them on the hard disk of your computer to prevent unauthorized distribution. * The copyright protection technology of your CLIÉ...
Notes on using SonicStage LE Differences between the HotSync operation and the Check-In/Out procedure The Check-In (transferring digital audio files to your computer)/Out (transferring digital audio files to your CLIÉ handheld) procedure differs from the HotSync operation in several ways. When you perform the HotSync operation •...
Transferring songs from your CLIÉ handheld to your computer (Check-In) You can return audio files recorded on your CLIÉ handheld to your computer’s hard drive (Check-In). You can return them only to the same computer from which the tracks were Checked-Out. Start the SonicStage LE software and place your CLIÉ...
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Notes on using SonicStage LE To stop Check-In Click (Stop). Note Once the Check-In has started, do not disconnect the USB cable or Memory Stick until the Check-In is complete. Doing so may damage the data or cause a malfunction. Hint If you want to Check-In all the audio files on your CLIÉ...
Notes on playing audio files For the latest information on the SonicStage LE software, see the Website of the portable audio customer support. (http://www.openmg.com) On installing the SonicStage LE software Be sure to install the SonicStage LE software from the supplied CD- ROM before connecting the unit to your computer.
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Notes on using SonicStage LE On system suspend/system hibernation mode • Do not change to system suspend/system hibernation mode during the following modes: – recording songs from an audio CD – playing songs using the SonicStage LE software – placing your CLIÉ handheld in the transfer mode on the cradle •...
This software was developed in accordance with the current arrangement between Sony and SDMI. If this arrangement is modified in the future, some of the software functions may become unavailable. Sony may offer an upgrade kit in this case at additional user expense.
Using Help files The supplied software includes two types of Help files: • SonicStage LE Help: Help files on how to use the SonicStage LE software. • CLIÉ Help: Help files on how to use your CLIÉ handheld with SonicStage LE software when it’s connected to your computer. Displaying Help files You can display the Help files either of the following ways: •...
Audio Player menu items The following items appear when you tap the MENU icon. This section explains the menu commands specific to the Audio Player application. For the Edit menu, see “Using the Edit menu” in the Operating Instructions manual. Tools menu About Memory Stick Shows the information for the (MG) Memory Stick media inserted into...
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Audio Player menu items • Enable background play: If you want to continue to play audio files while you use other applications, tap to select the check box. If you want to start playback from the remote controller, tap to select the check box.
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Chapter 2 Recording still images (CLIÉ Camera) This chapter describes how to record still image files on your CLIÉ handheld and on Memory Stick media. This feature is only available for PEG-NR70V/U.
What you can do with CLIÉ Camera CLIÉ Camera is a camera application for your CLIÉ handheld. Take a picture You can record still images with the CLIÉ Camera application. You can store the images on your CLIÉ handheld (in PictureGear Pocket (PGP) format) or the Memory Stick media (choose from PictureGear Pocket (PGP) format or DCF format).
Using the CLIÉ Camera Locating CLIÉ Camera parts and controls 1 Camera (PEG-NR70V/U only) Rotates to face the subject of your photograph. 2 CAPTURE button (PEG-NR70V/U only) Press to capture still images with the camera. 3 Viewfinder Displays the image the camera is currently seeing. 4 White balance indicator Displays the current white balance setting.
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Using the CLIÉ Camera (Rotate) button Tap this button to rotate 90° for your convienience when capturing images with the CLIÉ handheld long side down in a portrait orientation. Tap again to return to standard display. (Camera Preferences) button Displays the Camera Preferences screen where you can adjust various camera settings, including the capture sound, the white balance, and the effect setting.
Setting the camera preferences Before taking a picture, adjust the preferences as desired. Settings remain in effect until you change them. On the Application Launcher screen, rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select CLIÉ Camera, and press the Jog Dial navigator.
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Using the CLIÉ Camera Adjust the camera preferences as necessary. • Save to: Tap the arrow V, and select where to store the captured image and in what format. • Size: Tap the arrow V, and select an image size from 320✕240, 160✕120, or 88✕88 (Address Book size).
Recording still images To record an image to paste in the Address Book, make sure to take the picture in 88✕88. On the Application Launcher screen, rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select CLIÉ Camera, and press the Jog Dial navigator.
Using the CLIÉ Camera Using the self timer The self-timer feature allows you time to enter the scene and be included in the picture. After performing step 2 in “Recording still images”(page 65), tap (Timer). The timer button lights in orange. (CAPTURE).
CLIÉ Camera menu items The following items appear when you tap the MENU icon. This section describes the menu commands specific to the CLIÉ camera application. Options menu About CLIÉ Camera Shows version information for the CLIÉ Camera application.
What you can do with PictureGear Pocket PictureGear Pocket is a picture album application for your CLIÉ handheld. View and manage still images anytime, anywhere Using the PictureGear Pocket application, you can view still image files from various sources, including those taken with a digital camera or the CLIÉ...
Installing You do not need to install the PictureGear Pocket application on your CLIÉ handheld The PictureGear Pocket application is pre-installed at the factory. This section describes how to install the PictureGear software. Installing the PictureGear software on your computer You can convert the image files stored in your computer using the PictureGear 4.5Lite software.
Viewing image files stored in your CLIÉ handheld You can transfer image files taken by a digital still camera or downloaded from the Internet, etc. to your CLIÉ handheld. These items can be managed using the PictureGear 4.5Lite software on your computer.
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Click OK. The image file you want to send and the user name are registered in PictureGear software. Place your CLIÉ handheld on the cradle, then press the HotSync button on the cradle. The registered image file(s) are automatically sent to your CLIÉ handheld during the HotSync operation.
Viewing image files stored in your CLIÉ handheld Viewing image files with your CLIÉ handheld On the Application Launcher screen, rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select PG Pocket and then press the Jog Dial navigator. Or, tap the PG Pocket icon on the Application Launcher screen. The PictureGear Pocket application starts.
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Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to display the desired image file, then press the Jog Dial navigator. Or, tap the desired image. The selected image appears. When you want to hide icons displayed at the bottom of your CLIÉ handheld screen, tap When you want to display them again, tap the screen, or press the Jog Dial navigator or the BACK button.
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Viewing image files stored in your CLIÉ handheld Viewing detailed information for the image file (details) while the image file is displayed. Detailed information for the image file appears. Magnifying image files while the image file is displayed. Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to magnify the image file. When you press the Jog Dial navigator, the image file is automatically magnified on the screen.
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Attaching image files to e-mail (CLIÉ Mail) The image files managed with the PictureGear Pocket application can be attached to and sent by e-mail using the CLIÉ Mail application. This feature is only available when you have the CLIÉ Mail application installed on your CLIÉ...
Viewing image files stored in Memory Stick media Image files shot by a digital still camera or digital video camera recorder and recorded in a Memory Stick media are stored in the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) format. This format differs from the PGP format which is the standard for the PictureGear Pocket application.
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Development Association). • Using the PictureGear Pocket application, you cannot view image files shot by a device that does not support the DCF format such as the Sony digital video camera recorder DCR-TRV9000 or Sony digital still camera DSC-D700/D770. • DCF-format image files are stored in the DCIM directory of the Memory Stick media.
Copying image files Saving image files stored on your CLIÉ handheld to a Memory Stick media (Export) Display the image file that you want to save (page 74). (Import/Export). The Import/Export dialog box appears. • Format: Select the format (PGP or DCF) to save the image in. •...
Tap the check boxes to select the image files you want to save. Tap Export. The Import/Export dialog box appears. Tap OK. Saving image files stored on a Memory Stick media to your CLIÉ handheld (Import) With the Import feature, DCF-format image files (for example, images taken with a digital camera) will be automatically converted into PGP format when saved on your CLIÉ...
Beaming image files You can beam PGP-format image files stored on your CLIÉ handheld or the inserted Memory Stick media to another Palm OS PDA. (You cannot beam DCF-format image files.) Notes •...
Managing image files Categorizing image files You can manage image files using categories such as Business or Personal. You can also create personalized categories. in the image file list screen. The check boxes used for selecting the image files appear. Tap the check boxes to select the image file(s) you want to categorize.
Managing image files Attaching comments to image files You can attach comments to PGP-format image files stored on your CLIÉ handheld. Note You cannot attach comments to image files stored on a Memory Stick media. Display the image file that you want to enter a comment (page 74).
Displaying image files one after another (PhotoStand) Using the PhotoStand function, you can display image files one after another when you place your CLIÉ handheld on the cradle. In addition, you can have background music play on the speaker. You can also use your CLIÉ handheld as a clock by displaying the current time using the PhotoStand application.
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Displaying image files one after another (PhotoStand) • Display Interval: Set an interval to determine the length of time an individual image file will be displayed. • Loop: If you do not want to repeat image files automatically from the start, tap to clear this check box. •...
Starting PhotoStand On the Application Launcher screen, rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select PhotoStand and then press the Jog Dial navigator. Or, tap the PhotoStand icon on the Application Launcher screen. The PhotoStand application starts. Tap the PhotoStand title that you want to play. Tap Play.
Make sure that the Add-on folder is selected. If the Add-on folder is not selected, select the folder manually. At the default setup, Add-on folder is stored in the Sony Handheld folder of the Program Files folder. Double-click the PGPocket Samples folder.
PictureGear Pocket menu items The following items appear when you tap the MENU icon. This section describes the menu commands specific to the PictureGear Pocket application. Photo list screen View menu List Changes the view of the photo list screen. PhotoStand Starts the PhotoStand application.
PictureGear Pocket menu items Image file screen View menu Back Returns to the photo list screen. Details Shows detailed information for the image file. Zoom Magnifies the image file. For details, see “Magnifying image files” on page 76. First Image Shows the first image file.
Image menu Import/Export Imports/exports the currently selected image file. For details, see “Copying image files” on page 80. Delete Deletes the currently selected image file. Beam Beams the currently selected image file to another CLIÉ handheld. CLIÉ Paint The CLIÉ Paint application starts. CLIÉ...
PictureGear Pocket menu items PhotoStand screen Options menu Settings Shows the Settings dialog box. • Image position: Adjusts the displaying position of the image. • Playing order: Changes the playing order of the BGM (background music). • Volume slider: Adjusts the volume of the BGM (background music). About PhotoStand Shows version information for the PhotoStand application.
What you can do with CLIÉ Paint CLIÉ Paint is a drawing application that allows you to draw on images. Note The CLIÉ Paint application is compatible with the 16-bit-color PictureGear Pocket format (PGPF) and DCF (JPEG) format. It is not compatible with 8-bit-color formats.
Starting CLIÉ Paint You can choose to draw on a white background or on a PGP or DCF image. On the Application Launcher screen, rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select CLIÉ Paint, and then press the Jog Dial navigator. Or, tap the CLIÉ...
Drawing with CLIÉ Paint Elements of the edit screen 1 Menu Button Displays the menu screen. • Create new Image: Displays a new white background to draw on. • Load Image: Imports a PGP-format image stored on the CLIÉ handheld or a PGP-/DCF-format image stored on the inserted Memory Stick media to the CLIÉ...
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2 UNDO/REDO Cancels the last operation (UNDO), or when tapped right after UNDO, recovers the cancelled operation(REDO). 3 Color palette Shows colors and grayscale shades for drawing letters or objects. Choose a color or grayscale shade from the palette. The bottom left tab of the palette shows the presently selected color or shade (including a color or shade sampled with the color sampler tool).
Drawing with CLIÉ Paint Painting with the tools On the edit screen, tap the box on the Tool switch bar until the tool of your choice is displayed. Tap a palette tab to select a color/shade. Tap to select the tool icon and draw on the image or the white background.
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Pattern stamp tool: Lets you stamp various patterns on the • image. Tapping this tool opens the stamp option screen. After you tap to select the pattern, the selected pattern is displayed with a dotted border around it. While it is boxed, you can change its size by tapping one of the Stamp size icons (see below), or drag it with the stylus and change its location on the image.
Saving edited images If you wish to save the edited images (you can choose to save it in DCF format or PGP format), follow the steps below. Saving edited image files on your CLIÉ handheld When you finish editing, tap The Menu screen is displayed.
Using the menu Changing the canvas size By selecting Resize the canvas from the menu, you can crop images or add margins to images (note that the image itself will not be reduced to fit or expand to fill the chosen canvas size). For example, you can cut out a certain section of a larger image by selecting the 88✕88 canvas, and then paste it to an Address Book entry.
Using the menu Drag the frame over the image, and tap outside the frame to cut it out or margin it. The edited result is displayed. Attaching image files to e-mail using the CLIÉ Mail application By selecting CLIÉ Mail from the menu, you can attach the edited image files to e-mail using the CLIÉ...
What you can do with gMovie player gMovie is an application which allows you to display or play back ® movie file created with Windows applications such as PictureGear 4.5Lite, on your CLIÉ handheld. Play movies on your CLIÉ handheld You can play a movie that has been converted to the proper format and then transferred from your computer, or stored in the Memory Stick media.
Installing You do not need to install gMovie player on your CLIÉ handheld The gMovie player is pre-installed at the factory. Install the PictureGear 4.5Lite software on your computer Install the PictureGear 4.5Lite software on your computer according to the instructions on page 71.
Playing movies with your CLIÉ handheld You can transfer to your CLIÉ handheld movies that are shot by a digital still camera or downloaded from the Internet, etc., and that are managed by the PictureGear 4.5Lite software on your computer. You will need to optimize the movies on your CLIÉ...
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To save a movie to the Memory Stick media You can also transfer movie files directly to a Memory Stick media. Install the Memory Stick Export (MS Export) software on your computer beforehand (page 195). Connect the cradle to a computer in which you have installed the MS Export software.
Playing movies with your CLIÉ handheld Playing movies On the Application Launcher screen, rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select gMovie and then press the Jog Dial navigator. Or, tap the gMovie icon on the Application Launcher screen. The gMovie player starts and the movie list screen appears. Movie title Movie list: is displayed for movies stored in the...
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Tap the movie you want to play. Or, rotate the Jog Dial navigator, and press to play a movie. Playback starts. To stop playback (Stop). To resume playback, tap To locate the starting point of the movie (Locate). To adjust the volume Tap the longer lines to the right in volume;...
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Playing movies with your CLIÉ handheld Using the remote controller Go to next file Go to previous file Play Stop playback Adjust the volume To delete a movie Display the movie you want to delete, and then tap Menu Tap Delete. Tap OK.
Make sure that the Add-on folder is selected. If the Add-on folder is not selected, select the folder manually. At the default setup, Add-on folder is stored in the Sony Handheld folder of the Program Files folder. Double-click the gMovie Samples folder.
gMovie menu items The following items appear when you tap the MENU icon on your CLIÉ handheld screen. This section describes the menu commands specific to gMovie player. Media list screen Media menu About gMovie Shows version information of the gMovie application. Movie file screen Media menu Details...
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• Audio Channels: Both: When you are using both the left and right headphones, select this to enjoy both channels of the movie’s audio. Left: When you are using just the left headphone, select this to have just the left channel of the movie’s audio come from the left headphone.
What you can do with CLIÉ Mail CLIÉ Mail is an e-mail client application for the CLIÉ handheld. Manage e-mails received or sent with your computer on your CLIÉ handheld You can transfer e-mail messages from your computer to your CLIÉ handheld and read them on your CLIÉ...
Make sure that the Add-on folder is selected. If the Add-on folder is not selected, select it manually. At the default setup, the Add-on folder is stored in the Sony Handheld folder of the Program Files folder. Double-click the CLIÉ Mail folder.
Installing When directly connecting your CLIÉ handheld to the Internet Acquire an e-mail address from an Internet Service Provider before following the steps below. Note Your CLIÉ handheld needs an additional accessory (not supplied) to directly exchange e-mails via the Internet. On your CLIÉ...
Sending and receiving e-mail Writing and sending e-mail To familiarize yourself with the CLIÉ Mail application, write and send a test e-mail message. Note If your CLIÉ handheld is not connected to a network, you cannot directly send e- mails from your CLIÉ handheld but must perform a HotSync operation to transfer e-mails to your computer for sending.
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Sending and receiving e-mail The e-mail edit screen appears. Enter an e-mail address, a subject and body text. You can use the e-mail address you registered in your CLIÉ handheld's Address Book. For details, see page 121. Tap Send. A menu appears. If you want to send the e-mail immediately, tap Send Now, otherwise tap Send Later.
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Saving an unfinished message Tap Draft instead of tapping Send (see step 4 on page 120). To view your saved drafts, tap the arrow V in the top right corner of the screen, and select Draft. Sending mail later from the Outbox All e-mail messages stored in the Outbox category are sent at once.
Sending and receiving e-mail Elements of the CLIÉ Mail screen 1 Attachment icon If a file is attached to an e-mail message, the attachment icon appears to the left of the Sender column. 2 Read/unread display This icon indicates whether you have viewed the indicated e-mail message.
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7 Categories list Switches the category that is currently displayed on your CLIÉ handheld. To switch the category, tap the arrow V, and select the desired category. (Move) button Displays the E-mail Move screen. For details, see page 137. (Telephone) icon Displays the online status.
Sending and receiving e-mail Receiving e-mail Download the e-mail you sent on page 119 with the CLIÉ Mail application. Note If your CLIÉ handheld is not connected to a network, you cannot directly receive e-mails with your CLIÉ handheld but must transfer received e-mails from your computer by a HotSync operation.
Reading and writing e-mail Replying to an e-mail message Note If your CLIÉ handheld is not connected to a network, you cannot directly send e- mails from your CLIÉ handheld but must perform a HotSync operation to transfer e-mails to your computer for sending. On the Application Launcher screen, rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select CLIÉ...
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Reading and writing e-mail Tap Reply. The e-mail edit screen appears with "Re:" inserted at the head of the subject. Enter your message. When adding more recipients to your message, you can use the e- mail address you registered in your CLIÉ handheld's Address Book. For details, see page 121.
Editing and sending draft e-mail Note If your CLIÉ handheld is not connected to a network, you cannot directly send e- mails from your CLIÉ handheld but must perform a HotSync operation to transfer e-mails to your computer for sending. On the Application Launcher screen, rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select CLIÉ...
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Reading and writing e-mail If you want to send the e-mail immediately, tap Send Now, otherwise tap Send Later. • Send Now: Sends the e-mail immediately. • Send Later: Stores the e-mail in the Outbox category. You can send an e-mail which is stored in the Outbox category by tapping .
Forwarding an e-mail Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Replying to an e-mail message” on page 125. Rotate the the Jog Dial navigator to select the e-mail message you want to forward, and then press the Jog Dial navigator. You can also open the e-mail by tapping it directly. The message is displayed.
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Reading and writing e-mail Saving an unfinished message Tap Draft instead of tapping Send (see step 5 on page 129). To view your saved drafts, tap the arrow V in the top right corner of the screen, and select Draft. Sending e-mail later from the Outbox All e-mail messages stored in the Outbox category are sent at once.
Sending and receiving attachments Attaching documents, applications, or images to your e-mail You can send or receive attached documents, applications, or images using the CLIÉ Mail application. You can convert PGP (PictureGear Pocket)-format images to DCF-format before attaching it to your e-mail. If you do so, you can view the attached images on a computer with viewers other than the PictureGear Lite software.
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Reading and writing e-mail Tap the data you want to attach from the displayed list. Tap OK. The display returns to the e-mail edit screen. Send your message. Viewing an attached file When you download an e-mail with an attachment, you can preview the data or its properties.
Reading sent or received e-mail messages Received or sent e-mail messages are stored on your CLIÉ handheld by the category. On the Application Launcher screen, rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select CLIÉ Mail, and press the Jog Dial navigator. Or, tap the CLIÉ...
Managing your e-mails Deleting e-mail On the Application Launcher screen, rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select CLIÉ Mail, and press the Jog Dial navigator. Or, tap the CLIÉ Mail icon on the Application Launcher screen. The CLIÉ Mail application starts and the e-mail list screen appears. Tap the arrow V in the top right corner of the screen, and then tap the category in which the e-mail message you want to delete is stored.
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A check box appears to the left of the e-mail list. Tap to select the check box of the e-mail messages you want to delete. Tap Delete. The confirmation dialog box appears. To delete the selected e-mail messages, tap OK. E-mail messages you have selected are completely deleted from your CLIÉ...
Managing your e-mails Managing your e-mails using personalized categories You can manage your e-mail messages using personalized categories, such as Private, Business, or New Project. To manage your e-mails using a personalized category, first create the desired category. Creating personalized categories Tap the arrow V in the top right corner of the screen, and then tap Edit Categories.
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Managing e-mails using personalized categories Here is an example of how to manage the e-mails by moving them from the Inbox category to your personalized category. Tap the arrow V in the top right corner of the screen, and then tap Inbox. The Inbox e-mail list screen appears.
Transferring e-mails from your computer You can transfer e-mails from your computer to your CLIÉ handheld and read them on your CLIÉ handheld's screen. You can also write a reply on your CLIÉ handheld and transfer it to your computer for sending.
Changing your computer's e-mail client software settings To transfer an e-mail from your computer to your CLIÉ handheld, follow the procedures below. If you are using Microsoft Outlook as your e-mail client software, you do not need to change any setting here.
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Transferring e-mails from your computer When using Eudora Pro Start Eudora Pro on your computer, and then click Options from the Tools menu. The Options window appears. Click MAPI in the left pane. Click Always from Use Eudora MAPI server. Click OK.
• Do Nothing: Does not allow e-mails to be synchronized between your computer and CLIÉ handheld during a HotSync operation. Select the e-mail client software you use from the drop- down list. Click OK. Click Done. ® ), then Sony Handheld, and...
Transferring e-mails from your computer Setting up your CLIÉ handheld for HotSync e-mail transfers When you select “Synchronize the files” in step 4 of “Setting up your computer for HotSync e-mail transfers” on page 141, you can specify various settings on transferring e-mails. Note Make sure you install the CLIÉ...
Transferring an e-mail Place your CLIÉ handheld in the cradle, and then press the HotSync button on the cradle. The HotSync operation starts and synchronizes your e-mail.
Advanced operations for CLIÉ Mail Sorting e-mails according to specific conditions (filtering e-mail) You can specify filters to automatically sort newly arrived mail into specific categories. By setting a filter, you can refuse e-mail messages which meet specific conditions or sort e-mail messages, automatically sending them to a specific category.
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Tap OK. To activate the filter, tap to select the check box of the desired filter. The selected filter is activated. Tap OK. The e-mail list screen appears. To temporarily cancel filtering Tap to clear the check box of the filter in step 5 above. To delete the filter Tap Delete in step 4 above.
Advanced operations for CLIÉ Mail Setting advanced e-mail receiving options You can choose to receive only the e-mail header, which contains the from, subject, and date items, and just the first few lines of the text. You can then choose to receive the remainder of the e-mail text for messages you want to read the entire text.
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If you have chosen to receive only part of an e-mail message “Retrieve on next connecting” check box appears at the end of the text. Tap to select this check box to receive the remainder of the message at next receiving.
Advanced operations for CLIÉ Mail Creating a signature You can register a mail signature. After registering your signature, you can add it automatically when you send e-mail messages. Tap Menu and then tap Signatures. The Signatures screen appears. Tap the arrow V, and then tap the type of signature. You can register up to three signatures.
Setting display options Selecting the sort order In the CLIÉ Mail application, e-mail messages are displayed in order by date and time. You can also display e-mail messages by sender or subject. Tap the column you want to sort by when displaying e-mail messages on the e-mail list screen.
Advanced operations for CLIÉ Mail Switching mail accounts You can switch the mail account you are currently using and receive and send e-mail using up to 8 accounts with the CLIÉ Mail application. Note You can receive e-mail from all mail accounts at once, but you can only send e- mails from one account at a time.
CLIÉ Mail menu items The following items appear when you tap the MENU icon. This section describes the menu commands specific to the CLIÉ Mail application. For the Edit menu, see “Using the Edit menu” in the Operating Instructions manual. E-mail list screen Mail menu Empty Trash...
CLIÉ Mail menu items Show Options Shows the Show Options screen. You can choose whether or not to display the subject, sender, and date and time. Tap to select the check box of items you want to display. Filters Shows the Filters screen. For details, see “Sorting e-mails according to specific conditions (filtering e-mail)”...
Chapter 7 Viewing the World Alarm Clock (World Alarm Clock) This chapter describes how to use your CLIÉ handheld as an alarm clock showing the world time and date.
What you can do with World Alarm Clock The World Alarm Clock is an application that you can install on your CLIÉ handheld and that provides you with an additional clock, which can give you the local time, the time around the world, and also work as an alarm clock.
Make sure that the Add-on folder is selected. If the Add-on folder is not selected, select it manually. At the default setup, the Add-on folder is stored in the Sony Handheld folder of the Program Files folder. Double-click the WAC folder.
Using the World Alarm Clock Viewing world time On the Application Launcher screen, rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select WA Clock and then press the Jog Dial navigator. Or, tap the WA Clock icon on the Application Launcher screen. The World Alarm Clock application starts and the clock screen is displayed.
Selecting other time zones to be displayed You can select up to three areas to be displayed other than your present location. The time and date for these other areas will be displayed on the lower half of the clock screen. On the clock screen, tap the area name (the default setting is “USA (Pacific)”) for the smaller clock on the lower half of the screen.
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Using the World Alarm Clock Tap the arrow V next to Off, and select On. On the Comment line, enter a note that you would like to attach to the alarm. When the alarm goes off, the comment entered here is displayed on screen.
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3 If you selected Sound in 1: Select the way you want the alarm to sound. • Crescendo: Tap the check box to select this if you want the alarm to increase its volume while it sounds. • Duration: Tap the arrow V next to this item to select the length of time the alarm will go on when left alone.
Using the World Alarm Clock Cancelling a set alarm You can deactivate an alarm without deleting its setting. On the clock screen, tap the Set Alarm alarm you wish to cancel. The Set Alarm screen for that alarm appears. Tap the arrow V next to On, and select Off from the drop-down list.
World Alarm Clock menu items The following item appears when you tap the MENU icon. This section describes the menu command specific to World Alarm Clock application. Options menu Day Color Set a different color for each day of the week. About World Alarm Clock Shows version information for the World Alarm Clock application.
Chapter 8 Using your CLIÉ handheld as a remote control (CLIÉ Remote Commander) This chapter describes how to use your CLIÉ handheld as a remote control for various devices.
What you can do with CLIÉ Remote Commander The CLIÉ Remote Commander is an application you can install on your CLIÉ handheld to enable the CLIÉ handheld to function as a remote control. A single remote control for multiple devices You can control a variety of remote-controlled devices (for example, TV, VCR, DVD player) with a single CLIÉ...
Make sure that the Add-on folder is selected. If the Add-on folder is not selected, select it manually. At the default setup, the Add-on folder is stored in the Sony Handheld folder of the Program Files folder. Double-click the RMC folder.
Preparing the CLIÉ Remote Commander for your use Assigning devices to the CLIÉ Remote Commander Note To check whether the manufacturer of your remote-controlled device is supported by the CLIÉ Remote Commander application, refer to the “Appendix” on page 210. On the Application Launcher screen, rotate the ™...
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Tap the arrow V next to the following items and select the appropriate settings for your device(s). • Category: Select the device you want to remote-control. Select from TV, VCR, DVD, AV-AMP (amplifier). • Maker: Select the manufacturing company of the remote- controlled device from the drop-down list.
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Preparing the CLIÉ Remote Commander for your use To assign more devices to the other quick-start buttons, tap Select on the control screen and repeat steps 2 to 7. Note Even if the manufacturer of the device is listed on the supported manufacturer list on page 210, some devices cannot be remote-controlled depending on its model or the year of its production.
Assigning operations to the application buttons and Jog Dial navigator You can assign operations to the Jog Dial application buttons on the keyboard panel. This is convenient for those operations you perform most (for example, adjusting the TV volume), since you do not even have to take out the stylus to operate. On the Application Launcher screen, rotate the ™...
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Preparing the CLIÉ Remote Commander for your use Tap the box next to each assignable button (for example, JOG Up). The Key Assignment dialog box for each button appears. Tap the arrow V next to Entry, and select the name of the remote control setting you wish to assign to the key.
Using the CLIÉ handheld as a remote control You can operate a remote-controlled device on the device’s control screen. For those operations you have assigned to the Jog Dial navigator or to the application buttons, see page 174. Notes • Be sure to point the IR port of your CLIÉ handheld toward the device that you wish to remote-control.
Using the CLIÉ handheld as a remote control Operating devices directly with the Jog Dial navigator or the application button Follow the steps below to perform the assigned operation from the Jog Dial navigator or the application buttons. Start CLIÉ Remote Commander. Use the Jog Dial navigator or the application buttons to remote-control the device.
CLIÉ Remote Commander menu items The following items appear when you tap the MENU icon. This section describes the menu commands specific to the CLIÉ Remote Commander application. For the Edit menu, see “Using the edit menu” in the Operating Instructions manual. Options menu Details Shows the remote control setting for the displayed control screen.
Chapter 9 Importing your favorite sound files (Sound Utility/Sound Converter) This chapter describes how to import sound files from your computer to your CLIÉ handheld.
What you can do with Sound Converter/ Sound Utility The Sound Converter software converts “WAVE format ” sound data (WAV files) or “Standard MIDI File Format 0” sound data (MIDI files) on your computer to a format compatible with your CLIÉ handheld. The Sound Utility application then enables you to play this data on your CLIÉ...
Installing You do not need to install the Sound Utility application on your CLIÉ handeld The Sound Utility application is pre-installed at the factory. This section describes how to install the Sound Converter software. Installing the Sound Converter software on your computer Install the Sound Converter software on your computer using the supplied Installation CD-ROM.
Storing sound data in your CLIÉ handheld Using the Sound Converter software, you can convert “WAVE format” and “Standard MIDI File Format 0” sound data on your computer. Converted data can be transferred to your CLIÉ handheld via a HotSync operation. Transferring sound data to your CLIÉ...
Setting imported sound data as alarm sounds You can set your favorite sound as an alarm sound with the Date Book and the World Alarm Clock applications. Imported sound data are automatically registered in the alarm sounds list in addition to the default sounds.
Managing sound data You can manage the imported sound data using the Sound Utility application on your CLIÉ handheld. Playing sound data on your CLIÉ handheld You can play transferred sound data using the Sound Utility application. On the Application Launcher screen, rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select Sound Utl and then press the Jog Dial navigator.
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To stop playback To play the sounds repeatedly and change it to To adjust the volume to increase or decrease the volume. If the sounds are hard to hear Adjust the sound level of the original sound data, then transfer the data to your CLIÉ...
Managing sound data Deleting sound data You can delete unnecessary sound data from your CLIÉ handheld. From the Sound Utility window, tap the desired sound data in the data list, then tap Delete. The Delete Sound Data dialog box appears. Tap OK.
Sorting the sound data list You can sort the data list by name, size, playback time, or data type. To sort by the data type, select one of the following: – SMF: A list of Standard MIDI File Format 0 data is displayed. –...
Sound Utility menu items The following item appears when you tap the MENU icon. This section describes the menu command specific to the Sound Utility application. Options menu About Sound Utility Shows version information for the Sound Utility application.
Chapter 10 Setting the Memory Stick automatic start function (Memory Stick Autorun) This chapter describes how to set the Memory Stick automatic start function on your CLIÉ handheld. If you want to start an application in the Memory Stick media from the Application Launcher screen, refer to the Operating Instructions manual.
What you can do with MS Autorun Memory Stick Autorun (hereafter referred to as MS Autorun) is an application which allows your CLIÉ handheld to copy and start a specified application automatically when Memory Stick media is inserted into the CLIÉ handheld. Removing the Memory Stick media automatically deletes the application copy from the memory of the CLIÉ...
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Start an application (.prc) on the CLIÉ handheld automatically with specific database files (.pdb, .prc) from Memory Stick media* This setting is used if the application is located on the CLIÉ handheld and the corresponding database files are located on a Memory Stick media.
Setting Auto-run for an application To automatically start an application when you insert a Memory Stick media, perform the following procedure. Install an application you want to start automatically on the CLIÉ handheld. Insert the Memory Stick media for which you want to set the auto-run function into the Memory Stick slot.
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To move applications/database files in the CLIÉ handheld to Memory Stick media, use the Memory Stick Gate application (see the Operating Instructions manual for details). Insert the Memory Stick media in the Memory Stick slot. From the Application Launcher screen, start the MS Autorun application.
MS Autorun menu items The following items appear when you tap the MENU icon. This section describes the menu commands specific to the MS Autorun application. Options menu Display log When Memory Stick media is inserted into or removed from your CLIÉ...
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Chapter 11 Copying data to the Memory Stick media in your CLIÉ handheld (Memory Stick Import/ Export) This chapter describes how to copy the data on your computer to the Memory Stick media in your CLIÉ handheld directly without performing a HotSync operation.
What you can do with MS Import/Export Both Memory Stick (MS) Import and Memory Stick (MS) Export are applications designed to help you copy the data on your computer to the Memory Stick media on your CLIÉ handheld directly without performing a HotSync operation.
Installing You do not need to install the MS Import application on your CLIÉ handheld The MS Import application is pre-installed at the factory. This section describes how to install the MS Export software. Installing the MS Export software on your computer Install the MS Export software on your computer using the supplied Installation CD-ROM.
Installing CLIÉ applications using MS Import/Export You can install applications for your CLIÉ handheld into the Memory Stick media without performing HotSync operation, if you use MS Import/Export applications. Connect the cradle to a computer in which you have installed the MS Export software. Insert the Memory Stick media into your CLIÉ...
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Confirming the contents of the Memory Stick media after copying the application Restart the MS Export software, then click the Memory Stick Drive tab of the MS Export software. Note You cannot copy applications by dragging them to the Memory Stick Drive window of the MS Export software.
Using your CLIÉ handheld as a removable disk Connect the cradle to a computer in which you have installed the MS Export software. Insert the Memory Stick media in your CLIÉ handheld. Place your CLIÉ handheld on the cradle. On the Application Launcher screen, rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select MS Import and then press the Jog Dial navigator.
MS Import menu items The following item appears when you tap the MENU icon. This section describes the menu command specific to the MS Import application. Options menu About MS Import Shows version information for the MS Import application.
Problems for Audio Player On playback The number of the audio files do not appear when I start the Audio Player application. , If the Memory Stick media you inserted has many audio files recorded, you may not be able to operate the CLIÉ handheld for a few seconds;...
The playback suddenly stopped. , The battery is exhausted. You need to recharge it. , The connector of the Memory Stick media may be dirty. Remove and insert it several times. Cannot play audio files which have playback limitations. , You cannot play such files beyond the limited period. The buttons on the remote controller do not operate.
Problems for Audio Player Only a few songs can be Checked-Out (The recordable time is short). , The free memory space of the Memory Stick media in your CLIÉ handheld may be smaller than the size of the audio files you want to Check-Out.
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Cannot operate the CLIÉ handheld for a few seconds after inserting the Memory Stick media. , When you insert Memory Stick media which has many audio files recorded on it, you may not be able to operate your CLIÉ handheld for a few seconds; this is not a malfunction. Wait until the title of the audio file appears or the Memory Stick indicator stops flashing.
Index ATRAC3 format audio files To play ATRAC3 format audio files ... 11 Importing audio files into your computer (in ATRAC3 format) ... 18 Audio Player Connecting/attaching the supplied headphones ... 31 Copyright protection ... 49, 55 Differences between HotSync and Check-In/Out ...
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Receiving e-mail ... 124 Replying to an e-mail message ... 125 Sending/receiving attachments .. 131 Setting advanced e-mail receiving options ... 146 Setting display options ... 149 Setting up your CLIÉ handheld for HotSync e-mail transfers ... 142 Setting up your computer for HotSync e-mail transfers ...
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Index Saving image files stored on your CLIÉ handheld to a Memory Stick media (Export) ... 80 Setting the Memory Stick automatic start function (MS Autorun) ... 187 Memory Stick (MS) Autorun Menu items ... 192 Setting Auto-run for an Application ... 190 What you can do with MS Autorun ...
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SonicStage LE Differences between the HotSync operation and the Check-In/Out procedure ... 50 Notes on using SonicStage LE ... 48 On copyright protection ... 49 Restrictions on copyright protection by OpenMG ... 55 System requirements ... 12 Transferring songs from CLIÉ handheld to computer (Check-In) .