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Chapter4
Communicating using your Sony CLIÉ Handheld
Beaming information
You can beam a record, business card, or category of records between your
CLIÉ handheld and another Palm OS PDA.
1
Locate the record, business card, or category you want to
beam.
2
Tap the Menu
icon.
3
Tap one of the following from the Record menu:
• The Beam command for an individual record
• In Address Book only: Beam Business Card
• Beam Category
4
When the Beam dialog box appears, point the IR port directly
at the IR port of the receiving handheld.
Tip
For best results, your CLIÉ handheld and another Palm OS PDA should be 4 to 8
inches (approximately 10 to 20 centimeters) apart, and the path between the two
handhelds must be clear of obstacles and shielded from fluorescent lighting.
Beaming distance to other Palm OS PDA handhelds may be different.
5
Wait for the Beam dialog box to indicate that the transfer is
complete before you continue working on your CLIÉ
handheld.
Beaming between your Sony CLIÉ Handheld and another Palm
OS
®
PDA