Palm i700 Cell Phone User Manual


 
Beaming data
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4. When the Beam Status dialog box appears, point the IR port directly at the IR
port of the receiving handheld.
For best results, handhelds should be between 10 centimeters (approximately 4
inches) and 1 meter (approximately 39 inches) apart, and the path between the
two handhelds must be clear of obstacles. Beaming distance to other Palm OS
handhelds may be different.
5. Wait for the Beam Status dialog box to indicate that the transfer is complete
before you continue working on your handheld.
To beam an application:
1. Open the Applications Launcher.
2. Tap the Menu icon .
3. Tap App, and then tap Beam.
4. Select either Handheld or Card from the Beam From pick list.
5. Tap the application you want to transfer.
Some applications are copy-protected and cannot be beamed. These are listed
with a lock icon next to them.
6. Tap Beam.
7. When the Beam Status dialog box appears, point the IR port directly at the IR
port of the receiving handheld.
8. Wait for the Beam Status dialog box to indicate that the transfer is complete
before you continue working on your handheld.
To receive beamed information:
1. Turn on your handheld.
2. Point the IR port directly at the IR port of the transmitting handheld to open the
Beam dialog box.
3. Select a category for the incoming information, create a new category, or leave
the information unfiled.