Sending an Address Book entry
Sending Address Book entries from CLIÉ™ handheld
Note that you cannot send the image pasted on the Address Book entry if the target CLIÉ™ handheld runs on Palm OS® 4.x or lower, or the target is not a Sony Palm OS® device.
Regardless of the other Palm OS® device, you can send the Address Book entry if the image is not pasted.
Exchanging business card
You can choose and define an Address Book entry as a business card, and send it to other CLIÉ™ handhelds via the infrared communications port.
1
Prepare the receiving and beaming CLIÉ™ handhelds.
Make sure that the Beam Receive is set to on in the Preferences dialog box.
Refer to the Handbook provided with your CLIÉ™ handheld for details.
2
Align the infrared communications ports of the CLIÉ™ handhelds.
For best results, the sending and the receiving CLIÉ™ handhelds should be 4 to 8 inches (approximately 10 to 20 centimeters) apart.
3
Tap Menu , Record, and then select Beam Business Card to send your business card via the infrared communications port.
The Beam Business Card dialog box is displayed.
4
Select the version of vCard and the image is pasted or not.
•  vCard ver.3.0/vCard ver.2.1:
–  If you send data to a CLIÉ™ handheld running Palm OS 5.x or later, tap vCard ver.3.0.
–  If you send data to a CLIÉ™ handheld running Palm OS 4.x or earlier, tap vCard ver.2.1.
Note
When you cannot receive data, select the correct option by checking the version of vCard for the target CLIÉ™ handheld.
•  With Image/Without Image:
–  With Image: Sends an image. Use this option for a CLIÉ™ handheld running Palm OS 5.x or later.
–  Without Image: Does not send an image. Use this option for a CLIÉ™ handheld running Palm OS 4.x or earlier.
Tip
"With Image/Without Image" is only displayed when you beam the Address Book entry with an image pasted.
5
Tap Send.
Sending starts. Be sure not to move the CLIÉ™ handhelds until sending finishes.
When sending completes, the Address Book entry is displayed on the target CLIÉ™ handheld.
Note
You cannot send the Free Notes item pasted on the Address Book entry.
Beaming all the Address entries in the category
1
Prepare the receiving and beaming CLIÉ™ handhelds.
Make sure that the Beam Receive is set to on in the Preferences dialog box.
Refer to the Handbook provided with your CLIÉ™ handheld for details.
2
Align the infrared communications ports of the CLIÉ™ handhelds.
For best results, the sending and the receiving CLIÉ™ handhelds should be 4 to 8 inches (approximately 10 to 20 centimeters) apart.
3
Tap Menu , Record, then Beam Category.
The Beam Address dialog box is displayed.
4
Select the version of vCard.
•  vCard ver.3.0/vCard ver.2.1:
–  If you send data to a CLIÉ™ handheld running Palm OS 5.x or later, tap vCard ver.3.0.
–  If you send data to a CLIÉ™ handheld running Palm OS 4.x or earlier, tap vCard ver.2.1.
Note
When you cannot receive data, select the correct option by checking the version of vCard for the target CLIÉ™ handheld.
5
Tap Send.
Beaming starts. Be sure not to move the CLIÉ™ handhelds until beaming finishes.
When beaming completes, the Address Book entries are displayed on the target CLIÉ™ handheld.
Beaming the current Address Book entry
1
Prepare the receiving and beaming CLIÉ™ handhelds.
Make sure that the Beam Receive is set to on in the Preferences dialog box.
Refer to the Handbook provided with your CLIÉ™ handheld for details.
2
Align the infrared communications ports of the CLIÉ™ handhelds.
For best results, the sending and the receiving CLIÉ™ handhelds should be 4 to 8 inches (approximately 10 to 20 centimeters) apart.
3
On the Address Book screen, tap the Address Book entry that you want to send.
4
Tap , Record, then Beam Address.
The Beam Address dialog box is displayed.
5
Select the version of vCard and the image is pasted or not.
•  vCard ver.3.0/vCard ver.2.1:
–  If you send data to a CLIÉ™ handheld running Palm OS 5.x or later, tap vCard ver.3.0.
–  If you send data to a CLIÉ™ handheld running Palm OS 4.x or earlier, tap vCard ver.2.1.
Note
When you cannot receive data, select the correct option by checking the version of vCard for the target CLIÉ™ handheld.
•  With Image/Without Image:
–  With Image: Beams an image. Use this option for a CLIÉ™ handheld running Palm OS 5.x or later.
–  Without Image: Does not beam an image. Use this option for a CLIÉ™ handheld running Palm OS 4.x or earlier.
Tip
"With Image/Without Image" is only displayed when you beam the Address Book entry with an image pasted.
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Tap Send.
Beaming starts. Be sure not to move the CLIÉ™ handhelds until beaming finishes.
When beaming completes, the Address Book entry is displayed on the target CLIÉ™ handheld.
Sending the Address Book entry using the Bluetooth® wireless technology
(for models containing the Bluetooth® wireless technology only)
You can send the Address Book entry via Bluetooth® wireless technology to or from another BIP* compatible device such as a digital still camera or a computer.
Using the BIP wireless technology, you can automatically convert the image to the proper size for a file transfer via Bluetooth® wireless technology.
It is a useful way to send images when there is not enough memory space available on the receiving device.
For the operation of the PDA such as CLIÉ™ handheld using the Bluetooth® wireless technology, refer to the operating instructions of each PDA.
Notes
•  The BIP function can only be used to transfer files using the Bluetooth® wireless technology.
•  On the CLIÉ™ handheld with the BIP* function, the receiving transfer speed and file size are optimized by reducing the image size lower than 640 x 480 pixels.
See "Sending files using Bluetooth® wireless technology" if you want to transfer still images higher than 640 x 480 pixels to another CLIÉ™ handheld.
BIP (Basic Imaging Profile for Bluetooth® wireless technology): A unified standard for image data transfer using the Bluetooth® wireless technology.
Sending all the Address entries in the category using the Bluetooth® wireless technology
(for models containing the Bluetooth® wireless technology only)

1
Prepare the receiving and sending CLIÉ™ handhelds.
Make sure that Bluetooth® wireless technology is Enabled in the Preferences dialog box.
Refer to the Handbook provided with your CLIÉ™ handheld for details.
2
Tap Menu , Record, and then select Send Category.
The Beam Address dialog box is displayed.
3
Select the version of vCard.
•  vCard ver.3.0/vCard ver.2.1:
–  If you send data to a CLIÉ™ handheld running Palm OS 5.x or later, tap vCard ver.3.0.
–  If you send data to a CLIÉ™ handheld running Palm OS 4.x or earlier, tap vCard ver.2.1.
Note
When you cannot receive data, select the correct option by checking the version of vCard for the target CLIÉ™ handheld.
4
Tap Send.
Sending starts. Be sure not to move the CLIÉ™ handhelds until sending finishes.
When sending completes, the Address Book entries are displayed on the target CLIÉ™ handheld.
Sending the current Address Book entry using the Bluetooth® wireless technology
(for models containing the Bluetooth® wireless technology only)

1
Prepare the receiving and sending CLIÉ™ handhelds.
Make sure that Bluetooth® wireless technology is Enabled in the Preferences dialog box.
Refer to the Handbook provided with your CLIÉ™ handheld for details.
2
On the Address Book screen, tap the Address Book entry that you want to send.
3
Tap , Record, then Send Address.
The Send Address dialog box is displayed.
4
Select the version of vCard and the image is pasted or not.
•  vCard ver.3.0/vCard ver.2.1:
–  If you send data to a CLIÉ™ handheld running Palm OS 5.x or later, tap vCard ver.3.0.
–  If you send data to a CLIÉ™ handheld running Palm OS 4.x or earlier, tap vCard ver.2.1.
Note
When you cannot receive data, select the correct option by checking the version of vCard for the target CLIÉ™ handheld.
•  With Image/Without Image:
–  With Image: Sends an image. Use this option for a CLIÉ™ handheld running Palm OS 5.x or later.
–  Without Image: Does not send an image. Use this option for a CLIÉ™ handheld running Palm OS 4.x or earlier.
Tip
"With Image/Without Image" is only displayed when you send the Address Book entry with an image pasted.
5
Tap Send.
Sending starts. Be sure not to move the CLIÉ™ handhelds until sending finishes.
When sending completes, the Address Book entry is displayed on the target PDA such as CLIÉ™ handheld using the Bluetooth® wireless technology.
Exporting the Address Book entry on "Memory Stick™" media
You can copy (export) the Address Book entry on your CLIÉ™ handheld onto "Memory Stick™" media.
1
On the Address Book screen, tap the Address Book entry that you want to export.
The Address View screen is displayed.
2
Tap , Record, Export Address.
The File Select dialog box is displayed.
3
Tap the file that you want to export.

4
Ensure that the "Memory Stick™" media is inserted and then select the storage folder.
5
Tap OK.
The Export Address dialog box is displayed.
6
Select the version of vCard and the image is pasted or not.
•  vCard ver.3.0/vCard ver.2.1:
–  If you export data to a CLIÉ™ handheld running Palm OS 5.x or later, tap vCard ver.3.0.
–  If you export data to a CLIÉ™ handheld running Palm OS 4.x or earlier, tap vCard ver.2.1.
Note
When you cannot receive data, select the correct option by checking the version of vCard for the target CLIÉ™ handheld.
•  With Image/Without Image:
–  With Image: Exports an image. Use this option for a CLIÉ™ handheld running Palm OS 5.x or later.
–  Without Image: Does not export an image. Use this option for a CLIÉ™ handheld running Palm OS 4.x or earlier.
Tip
"With Image/Without Image" is only displayed when you send the Address Book entry with an image pasted.
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Tap OK.
Importing the Address Book entry from “Memory Stick™” media
You can copy (import) the Address Book entry on “Memory Stick™” media onto your CLIÉ™ handheld.
1
On the Address Book screen, tap , Record, then Import Address.
The File Select screen is displayed.


2
Ensure that the "Memory Stick™" media is inserted and then select the folder where the vCard-format file is stored.
3
Tap the file that you want to import.
4
Tap OK.
Tip
If you import the Address Book entries from “Memory Stick™” media, the entries on “Memory Stick™” media are not deleted.