8.1Chapter 8 Beaming InformationBeamingChapter 8: Beaming InformationYour iQue® handheld is equipped with an IR (infrared) port that you can use to beam information to another Garmin integratedhandheld (or other Palm Powered™ handheld device) that’s close by and also has an IR port. The IR port is located at the top of thehandheld, behind the small dark shield.You can beam the following information between Palm OS® based handhelds:• The record currently displayed in Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, or Memo Pad.• All records of the category currently displayed in the Address Book, To Do List, or Memo Pad applications.• A special Address Book record that you designate as your business card, containing information you want to exchange withbusiness contacts.• An application installed in RAM memory.NOTE: HotSync® operations can also be done using the IR port. See “IR HotSync Operations” in Chapter 9 formore information.For best results, iQue handhelds should be between 10 centimeters (approximately 4 inches) and 1 meter (approximately 39inches) apart, and the path between the two devices must be clear of obstacles. Beaming distance to other Palm Powered connecteddevices may be different.Beaming a Business CardTo select a business card for beaming:1. Press the Address Book button on the front of your device.2. In the Address List, create a new entry or select an entry that contains the information you want on your businesscard. See “Adding and using Address Book Entries” in Chapter 4 for more information.3. In Address view, tap Record. Then tap Select Business card. Tap the Menu icon.4. Tap Record, and then tap Select Business Card. At the prompt, tap Yes.Beaming a RecordTo beam a record, business card, or category of records:1. Locate the record, business card, or category you want to beam.2. Tap the Menu icon, then tap Record.3. Choose from the following options:• Tap Beam to beam an individual item.• In the Address Book application only, tap Beam Business Card.• Press the Address Book application button for about two seconds to beam your business card.• Tap Beam Category (for records that are displayed in a category).• Use the Graffiti® 2 Command stroke /B to beam the current entry.NOTE: You can set the full-screen pen stroke to beam the current entry. See “To change what the full-screenpen stroke activates” in Chapter 3 for more information.4. When the Beam Status dialog box appears, point the IR port directly at the IR port of the receiving handheld.When the Beam Status dialog box indicates that the transfer is complete, you can resume working on your handheld.
