Palm Handhelds m500 - Manual (Page 178)

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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.
Note: 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.