How to "Beam" a File to Another Palm Device

By eHow Computers Editor

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One of the high "cool" factors in using a Palm device is the capability to "beam" by sending information wirelessly from one device to another. It can be incredibly useful to beam an application entry, such as directions to a restaurant, from one device to another. It can also be fun to beam shareware games to all your friends. To beam and receive beams, you must be using at least a Palm III, or an earlier device upgraded to a Palm III.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Palm Handheld Organizers

Beam an Application Entry (Data)

Step1

Place the two Palm devices facing each other, no more than three feet apart.

Step2

Select the file you want to beam.

Step3

Tap the menu icon, and then display the Record drop-down menu.

Step4

Choose Beam Memo if you are using the Memo Pad.

Step5

Choose Beam Event if you are using the Date Book.

Step6

Choose Beam Address if you are using the Address List. You must have a specific address entry selected to beam an address.

Step7

Choose, Beam Item if you are using the To Do List.

Beam an Application Program

Step1

Place the two Palm devices facing each other, no more than three feet apart.

Step2

Tap the Applications icon (Palm III) or the House icon (above Palm III) to display the Applications list.

Step3

Tap the Menu icon, and then choose Beam from the App drop-down menu.

Step4

Select an application from the Beam box, and then tap Beam.

Step5

Applications with a padlock next to the size of the application are locked and cannot be beamed.

Step6

Tap Done to close the Beam box.

Tips & Warnings

You can beam entire categories of information from the Address Book, To Do list and Memo Pad.
You can beam entire categories of information from the Address Book, To Do list and Memo Pad.
If you are having trouble beaming, try placing both Palm devices on a flat surface.