Noticed that Beam is turned on. Will this cause battery waste?

mmtbb · #1 (**permalink**) 12-20-2008, 05:06 PM

I noticed in settings|connection|Beam that it is defaulted to ON, in searching for incoming beams.

I know TP doesn't have IR, but I wonder if this is taking processor and battery power. Any thoughts?

kaoss_11 · #2 (**permalink**) 12-20-2008, 06:09 PM

i do believe so, turn on only when needed

**lipidfats** · #3 (**permalink**) 12-20-2008, 06:17 PM

+1
i've heard from everyone to turn it off, especially cause we don't need it

**gator352** · #4 (**permalink**) 12-20-2008, 06:26 PM

You can use the BEAM to transfer programs and other stuff (contact info) from one TP/Diamond to another TP/Diamond (handset to handset) wirelessly. Yes, turn it off if not needed. When on, it constantly polls for an incomming signal thus draining the batt prematurly.

**TheRealHotshot** · #5 (**permalink**) 12-20-2008, 06:32 PM

Thanks for that bit of info!

**gator352** · #6 (**permalink**) 12-20-2008, 06:50 PM

No prob!

ionCPB5 · #7 (**permalink**) 12-21-2008, 07:36 PM

2 Questions:
- Where is the Infrared port on this thing? Wasn't aware it could Beam.
- States above that files can be transferred to another TP or Diamond...does this apply to PPC 6700 as well which does have an IR port?

robodude2 · #8 (**permalink**) 12-21-2008, 07:42 PM

I've transferred files from my Treo to my Pro this way.

gearjunkeez · #9 (**permalink**) 12-21-2008, 07:45 PM

isn't the beam method in the TP done via bluetooth?

jupiter · #10 (**permalink**) 12-22-2008, 04:06 AM

good question, where is the infrared port on the touch pro?