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Guest TOPGUN1988
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Hi again everyone! I was just wondering what that "Beam" function is. I have a motorolla MPx200 and recently upgraded to Windows Mobile 2003 and i noticed a "Beam" selection in the Settings Menu. I don't recall having it seen when i used the built in Windows Mobile 2002 version... What is this beam? I opened it and there's only a checkbox that enables "Receive incoming beams". I also noticed that it sucks out half the battery life... I don't believe it has anything to do with the infrared port... So, is there another way to receive data through that? I also don't think it has anything to do with bluetooth beams because the MPx200 doesn't have bluetooth. Another thing, is that unexpectedly, when i am listening to music on my pc that characteristic sound on the speakers comes up which happens when a mobile phone is receiving SMS or a call. Weird thing is there's no one calling and no SMS received ;) .. this sound just comes up and stops few seconds later.. Why is this happening? Does this have to do anything with beam??? (It happened more than a few times, that's why I'm asking) please help!!!

Guest TOPGUN1988
Posted
As you say, it is the infrared beam option.

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;) Sound comes up even when beam is not enabled, and no one sending any file via infrared..

Guest hotphil
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when i am listening to music on my pc that characteristic sound on the speakers comes up which happens when a mobile phone is receiving SMS or a call.

Perhaps one of the problems of using an illegal ROM...

Not sure much discussion/support is allowed.

Guest awarner [MVP]
Posted
I don't believe it has anything to do with the infrared port...

It is the controller for accepting IR transmissions and it is well known for being a battery killer.

One of the fun aspects of using unofficial and untested updates on the phone.

Guest muddy250
Posted
Another thing, is that unexpectedly, when i am listening to music on my pc that characteristic sound on the speakers comes up which happens when a mobile phone is receiving SMS or a call. Weird thing is there's no one calling and no SMS received ;) .. this sound just comes up and stops few seconds later.. Why is this happening? Does this have to do anything with beam??? (It happened more than a few times, that's why I'm asking) please help!!!

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The sound is probably the radio signal to your phone interfering with your speakers as it connects to the network.

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