
Operating Instructions3-256-433-11 (2)Owner’s RecordThe model number and serial number are located on the back of the product. Record the model number
10GPS MeterThis application allows you to view GPS signal reception conditions.MonitorThis application displays the playing/receiving information of a
11Location of controlsFront panelA Auto dimmer eyeReceptor for the dimmer.B Built-in speaker for the Text-to-voice function (located at the back of th
12Side panelA VOL +/– buttons for thebuilt-in speaker• These buttons control only the built-in speaker of the car cradle.• The volume indicator appear
13Wireless card remote commanderRefer to the pages listed for details. b For details about the StreetFinder® application, refer to the StreetFinder Us
14D < (./m)/, (M/>) buttonsPress to:– move the cursor left/right on the Car Launcher screen. 31– go to the previous/next track. 50– go to the
15Getting startedInitial setup of your CLIÉ™ handheldFollow the procedure below prior to using your CLIÉ handheld with the car cradle.Step 1: Installi
161Quit all applications running in the Windows® operating system.2Insert the supplied Installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.The
17Installation of the Car Cradle basic software on your CLIÉ handheld is completed.b For details about additional installation, refer to the manuals s
18b For details about installing sample pictures to “Memory Stick” media, refer to the manuals supplied with your CLIÉ handheld.b For details about ad
19Step 2: Setting up your CLIÉ™ handheld for the car cradleFollow the setup procedure according to your CLIÉ handheld type.Removing the protection cov
2CAUTIONYou are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
20Step 3: Mounting your CLIÉ™ handheld in the car cradleTo operate applications/functions during in-vehicle mode, mount your CLIÉ handheld in the car
21NoteDo not mount your CLIÉ handheld on the connector of the car cradle vertically.Detaching your CLIÉ handheld from the car cradle/turning off the c
22Notes• If battery power is not turned off when the ignition key is in the OFF position, detach your CLIÉ handheld from the car cradle as battery dra
23Various in-vehicle mode systems/functionsFor your safety, when your CLIÉ™ handheld enters in-vehicle mode, a Warning message is displayed. To cancel
24Normal CLIÉ mode b In-vehicle modeWhen your CLIÉ handheld is mounted in the car cradle, it enters in-vehicle mode. If the car cradle is off, the CLI
25In-vehicle mode b Normal CLIÉ mode• When your CLIÉ handheld is detached from the car cradle, the CLIÉ handheld enters the normal CLIÉ mode.• If the
26About Sleep modeIf your CLIÉ handheld is turned off during in-vehicle mode, it enters in-vehicle sleep mode.To exit in-vehicle sleep mode• Switch to
27About the caution alarmThe caution alarm alerts you to not to leave your CLIÉ handheld in the car.After 5 seconds the car cradle is turned off durin
28Basic operationsOperating the touch panelDuring in-vehicle mode, it is recommended to tap the screen with your finger.Notes• Do not tap with excessi
29Display itemsA Application iconsTap any icon to start an application.B Arrow X/x iconsTap to display either the previous/ next page.Available only w
3Using applications . . . . . . . 31Starting an application. . . . . . . . . . .31Mail (Text-to-voice application). . . . .33Reading out mail . . .
30Notes• Depending on the screen type of your CLIÉ handheld, the Car Launcher screen items are different. 4 is only for the long screen type of your C
31Using applicationsBefore using your CLIÉ™ handheld with the car cradle, you have to install software for the car cradle on your CLIÉ handheld.Instal
32b For details, refer to the listed pages.Applications DetailsMail 33 This application reads out mails on the CLIE Mail™ application.Schedule 38 Th
33Mail (Text-to-voice application)The Mail application reads out the mail stored in the CLIE Mail™ application. The body of mail text is not displayed
34Display itemsNotes• If a name consists of many characters, the end is displayed as “…”• If there is no mail in the current folder, “NO MAIL” is disp
35G ./> iconsFor details, refer to page 36.TipYou cannot go to the previous/next mail from the first/last one.H N/x iconTo start/stop reading out t
36G ./> iconsAbout filteringFiltering is to filter the contents of the mail to prevent the read out of a specific letter string when the body of th
37SymbolSymbols are special characters in your mail (such as “&,” “ *,” “ _,” etc.). Only blocks of contiguous symbols containing fewer symbols th
38Schedule (Text-to-voice application)The Schedule application reads out the schedules/events stored in the Date Book application on your CLIÉ™ handhe
39Start time reading out modeThe schedule starts to read out automatically when the start time of the schedule is reached. Tips• This mode starts auto
4Notes on this manual• The illustrations in this manual depict the short screen type of CLIÉ™ handheld.• Depending on your CLIÉ handheld, the screen m
40Display itemsNote If a name consists of many characters, the end is displayed as “…”A Date of the schedule/eventDisplays the date of a schedule/even
41F ./> iconsFor details, refer to page 42.Tips• The schedule/event cannot go to the previous one:– If the current schedule/event is the first one
42F ./> iconsGo to the beginning of the current schedule/eventTap .. (While reading out the current schedule/event.)Go to the beginning of the prev
43Today (Text-to-voice application)When your CLIÉ™ handheld enters in-vehicle mode for the first time in the morning or afternoon of the day, Today ac
44Tips• You can activate the Schedule or Mail application by tapping on the screen area of each application on the Today screen.•If Today is assigned
45MusicUsing the Music application, you can listen to music on the “Memory Stick” media inserted in your CLIÉ™ handheld by a car audio.To listen to mu
46Tips• Background play is always enabled during in-vehicle mode. Playback continues if another application is selected.• If background play is enable
47Using the SONY-BUS connection adapter (optional)You can operate the Music application with a Sony car audio by connecting the SONY-BUS connection ad
48Notes• When playback stops, the clock (OFF) display appears on the Sony car audio display. • The Music screen switches to the Monitor screen dependi
49Display itemsNotes• “No Music Data” indicates there is no music data in the “Memory Stick” media inserted in your CLIÉ handheld.• “No Memory Stick”
5To avoid the risk of injury or accident, read the following warning before installing and operating the unit.On safety• Comply with your local traffi
50B Play mode iconTo select CONTINUE/SHUFFLE/REVERSE/PROGRAM*.* PROGRAM is available when your CLIÉ enters in-vehicle mode only if Program Play is sel
51StreetFinder® C3 Travel Navigation SoftwareThis application allows you to view maps on your CLIÉ handheld. By using the built-in GPS function of the
52PhotoThe Photo application displays the images on your CLIÉ™ handheld/“Memory Stick” media.• All images on your CLIÉ handheld and “Memory Stick” med
53GPS MeterThis application allows you to view GPS signal reception conditions.To start the GPS Meter applicationTo exit the GPS Meter screen.Press th
54MonitorThe Monitor application shows you playing/receiving information (title list of the disc in the CD/MD changer, title list of the FM station me
55Display itemsYou can switch the Standard and List screen on the Monitor screen by using the Standard/List switch icon.b For details about display it
56*1 Available only when one or more optional CD/MD changers are connected. To display the List screen, tap the Standard/List switch icon. If there is
57List screen*1 To display the List screen, tap the Standard/List switch icon. If there is no list, “PUSH LIST BUTTON ON HEAD UNIT” is displayed. In t
58 Others• When the Clock (OFF) display is displayed on the Sony car audio, the current date and the clock is displayed on the Monitor screen. The tim
59Other functionsCar SettingCar Setting enables you to customize the setting options on your CLIÉ™ handheld for in-vehicle mode.Displaying the Car Set
6About GPSGPS (Global Positioning System) satellites continuously emit signals for positioning on the Earth. As a GPS antenna receives these signals,
60Car Setting menu itemsSetting options may be added by installing new applications or software for peripheral devices.b For details, refer to the lis
61Uninstalling the Car Cradle basic software on your CLIÉ handheldIf you uninstall, you will not be able to use any applications/functions for the car
62Setting SoundsYou can configure various sound settings. Displaying the Sound screenSetting the System SoundYou can adjust the volume level of the sy
63Setting the Delay time to Sony Car AudioYou can set playback start time to provide time for the Sony car audio to recognize your CLIÉ handheld. This
64Assigning Applications to Application ButtonsYou can assign your favorite applications to the application buttons (S1 to S6) on the wireless card re
65Setting Screensaver1Tap the arrow V in the top right-hand corner of the Car Setting screen and select Screensaver.The Screensaver setting screen is
665Tap the box next to Images and select images.The Select images screen is displayed.TipIf there are no images, “No data to select” is displayed. Sto
67Setting MiscellaneousDisplaying the Miscellaneous screenSetting attach/detach alertYou can select whether or not to enable the alert when your CLIÉ
68To manually change the screen colorTap the icon on the Car Launcher screen.The color changes regardless of any setting. 1Tap the Enable color chan
69Setting the voice pitch, speed and animation for reading out (Text-to-voice function)You can set the voice pitch, speed and animation of reading out
7Before useCautionIN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION
70Configuring the Mail settingsYou can configure the settings for the Mail application.TipWhen you tap the CLIE Mail icon at the bottom of the Mail se
71Configuring Signature filter settingIf no mail is stored, you cannot store the signature.Filter settings • Use Content filter: Text from an original
72To remove the stored signatureTap the desired signature in the list on the left and then tap Remove.To complete/exit the Signature Manager screenTap
73Configuring the Photo settingsYou can configure the settings for the Photo application.Auto Change to Monitor• Check this box if you want to change
74Configuring the Schedule settingsYou can configure the settings for the Schedule application.TipWhen you tap the DateBook icon at the bottom of the
75Additional informationThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your CLIÉ™ handheld with the car cradle.Maint
76Replacing the lithium batteryUnder normal conditions, battery will last approximately 1 year. (The service life may be shorter, depending on the con
77TroubleshootingThe following checklist and the manuals supplied with your CLIÉ™ handheld will help you remedy problems you may encounter with your u
78OperationThe Car Installer is not performed properly.tYou cannot install the Car Cradle basic software on “Memory Stick” media. Be sure to download
79GPSGPS signal cannot be received.• The system cannot receive GPS signals due to an obstruction.tMove your car somewhere clear.• GPS signal reception
8What you can do with CLIÉ™ handheld during in-vehicle modeIntroducing applicationsCar LauncherThis application uses large icons to allow you to finge
80Error displays/MessagesWhen error displays/messages appear in the screen, follow the instructions on error message.If these solutions do not help im
81SpecificationsALLOperating temperature 5 ºC to 35 ºC(41 ºF to 95 ºF) Cradle (Body)Storage temperature – 40 ºC to 80 ºC(– 40 ºF to 170 ºF) Dimensions
82Computer system requirementsYou need one of the following systems installed on your computer to be able to use the Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ software a
83INDEXAAlarm reading out mode. . . . . . . . . . 39App Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For the latest support information, check our official Sony CLIÉ Web siteCustomers in USAhttp://www.ita.sel.sony.com/support/clie/access/RREP (Repeat)
9TodayWhen you place your CLIÉ handheld in the car cradle for the first time that morning and again that afternoon, the Today application activates au
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