Garmin iQue M5 Operating Instructions Manual

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37iQue ® M5 Operating InstructionsGETTING CONNECTED > EXCHANGING DATA WITH MOBILE DEVICESExchanging Data with Mobile DevicesYour iQue M5 can connect to other handheld devices using Infrared (IR) or Bluetooth technology. Once connected, you can “beam”your contact files, appointments, notes, and many other types of files easily, without cords and cables. Beaming means sendingdata electronically from one device to another. For more information on using Bluetooth technology, refer to Chapter 8, UsingBluetooth.”Beaming Data with IRUsing IR, you can send files from Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, File Explorer, Pocket Word, and Pocket Excel. From within any ofthese applications, you can simply tap Tools and then Beam to beam a file to another device. You can also tap and hold on a filename and select Beam from the drop-down menu. Make sure that the Infrared ports are lined up and that there are no objectsbetween them.Infrared (IR) WindowYour iQue M5 automatically receives all incoming Infrared (IR) and Bluetooth beams and asks you whether you wish to acceptthose beams, with the exception of some older devices. To receive beams from older devices, such as a Pocket PC 2000 or H/PCdevice, you must tell your iQue M5 to scan for incoming beams.To change beam settings:1. Tap , Settings, the Connections tab, and Beam.2. Uncheck the Receive all incoming beams checkbox if you never want to receive incoming beams.To receive beams from older devices (Pocket PC 2000 or H/PC):1. Tap , Settings, the Connections tab, and then Beam.2. Tap the Receive an infrared beam link at the bottom of the page.