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TIP For best results, the path between the two devices must be clear of obstacles, and both devices must be stationary. If you have difficulty beaming, shorten the distance and avoid bright sunlight.

Beam Category: Sends all entries in the current category.

DID YOU KNOW? If you beam a bookmark or saved page from the web browser, it beams the URL, not the contents of that page.

C H A P T E R

Beaming an entry

You can beam an individual entry or item such as a contact or a picture. You can also beam all the entries in the selected category, such as all the contacts in the Business or Family category.

TIP Beam your business card in two key presses: From the Main tab in the Phone application, press Menu, and then press M.

1Open the application that holds the entry you want to beam.

2Select the entry or category you want to beam. You cannot beam an item that has a lock next to it.

3Press Menu .

4Select Record, and then select one of the following:

Beam: Sends an individual record.

5When the Beam Status dialog box appears, point the IR port on your Treo directly at the IR port of the receiving device.

6Wait for the Beam Status dialog box to indicate that the transfer is complete before you continue using your Treo.

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Palm 680 manual Beam Category Sends all entries in the current category, Beaming an entry