Blackberry 857 Installation And User Manual
Blackberry 857 Installation And User Manual

Blackberry 857 Installation And User Manual

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  • Page 1 Installation and User’s Guide RIM 857 Wireless Handheld...
  • Page 2 Operating System 2.0, Applications 2.0, and Desktop 2.0. © 1999-2000 Research In Motion Limited. All rights reserved. RIM, the RIM logo, Research In Motion, RIM 857 Wireless Handheld, BlackBerry, BlackBerry Exchange Edition, the BlackBerry logo, the “envelope in motion” symbol and ‘Always On, Always Connected’ are trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.
  • Page 3: Fcc Compliance Statement (Usa)

    FCC compliance statement (USA) FCC Class B Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 4: Industry Canada Certification

    • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Industry Canada Certification This device compiles with Industry Canada RSS 119, under certification number 2503 195 677A. IC Class B compliance This device complies with the Class B limits for radio noise emis- sions as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard enti- tled “Digital Apparatus,”...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents FCC compliance statement (USA) ...3 Industry Canada Certification ...4 Contents ... v IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION...9 IMPORTANT UL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...11 Welcome to your wireless solution ...13 New for version 2.0...14 Upgrading to version 2.0 ...15 Contents of your package ...15 System Requirements ...16 About this guide...17 About Research In Motion...17...
  • Page 6 Reading a message...55 Summary ...57 Using the Desktop Software...59 Installation and setup ...59 Loading handheld applications ...60 Backing up files from handheld to the PC ...61 Synchronizing email and PIM...64 Redirecting email ...66 Summary ...69 Composing and sending messages...71 Setting message options...71 Setting level of importance ...74 Sending peer-to-peer messages...75 Sending one-time messages...77...
  • Page 7 Editing messages...121 Resending a message...122 Marking a message as unread...123 Marking all messages read ...124 Summary and tips...125 Using the Address Book ...127 Setting Address Book options ...127 Adding addresses ...129 Viewing addresses ...132 Editing addresses ...133 Deleting addresses ...134 Searching addresses...134 Summary and tips...135 Managing Tasks and Appointments...137...
  • Page 8 Punctuation...187 Desktop Software ...188 Resetting the handheld ...191 Specifications...193 Research In Motion Limited Software License Agreement.195 Terms and Conditions...195 Limited Warranty...199 Index ...205...
  • Page 9: Important Safety Information

    Remember to follow any special regulations governing the use of the RIM 857 Wireless Handheld and always switch it off in areas where radio devices are forbidden, or when it may cause interference or danger. Any safety laws and regulations pertaining to the use of cell phones and two-way radios will likely apply to your use of the handheld.
  • Page 10 RIM in conjunction with the handheld is not permitted as it may cause hazards. Do not place the RIM 857 Wireless Handheld or its charging cradle on any unstable surface, such as a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
  • Page 11: Important Ul Safety Instructions

    Never push objects of any kind into the RIM 857 Wireless Handheld through openings as they may short-out parts and this may result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the handheld or its charging cradle.
  • Page 12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when used for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug has been damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, it has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
  • Page 13: Welcome To Your Wireless Solution

    Welcome to your wireless solution BlackBerry is a mobile email solution that includes the RIM 857 Wireless Handheld, charging/docking cradle, Desktop Software, and flat-rate airtime on a nationwide wireless data network. Equipped with a large 160x160 screen, rechargeable battery, 5 Mb of Flash memory, RIM’s “always on, always connected”...
  • Page 14: New For Version 2.0

    Power Off: Turn off the handheld at night or on weekends. New for version 2.0 The handheld (pre-installed with BlackBerry version 2.0 software) now supports folder management, which lets you file messages on the handheld. When you first reconcile email with your handheld (using the Intellisync tool), your desktop folder structure is transferred to the handheld.
  • Page 15: Upgrading To Version 2.0

    README.txt file, found on your installation CD-ROM. Upgrading to version 2.0 If you are currently using a previous version of the BlackBerry Software, you should upgrade to version 2.0. Before installing the new software on your desktop and your handheld, you should perform a backup to store the contents of your handheld (such as Address Book entries, messages, and calendar items) on your PC.
  • Page 16: System Requirements

    You must have the Desktop Redirector (Redirector.exe) running on a computer with a continuous connection to the company’s Exchange Server. Use of the Desktop Redirector is not required if email will be redirected by the BlackBerry Enterprise Server. You have a Microsoft Exchange email account if: •...
  • Page 17: About This Guide

    Welcome to your wireless solution — About this guide About this guide This guide provides information for operating the handheld and for installing the Desktop Software. Note Notes will appear in this format and will contain additional information to help you perform the task being described. Tips provide information about performing tasks and offer different options to perform tasks.
  • Page 18: Customer Support

    Welcome to your wireless solution — Customer support Customer support For customer support: • U.S. and Canada: 1-877-BLK-BERRY • Email: help@blackberry.net • Web: www.blackberry.net Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 19: Get To Know Your Handheld

    Get to know your handheld This chapter will help you get acquainted with your handheld before you start sending and receiving email. Handheld components Figure 1: Front view of handheld Here are some details on the handheld’s main components: LCD screen The LCD screen is your interface with functions such as composing and reading messages, setting tasks and appointments, viewing and editing contact information, customizing device options, and...
  • Page 20 Get to know your handheld — Handheld components performing basic mathematical calculations. The Home screen displays the current signal strength and battery level of the handheld. In low light conditions, you can increase the readability of the LCD by using the backlighting feature. To activate backlighting, press the silver key once.
  • Page 21: Serial Port

    Get to know your handheld — Handheld components set it) stops and the most recently received message will be open. If you pull the handheld out of the holster and quickly replace it, notification stops but the message will remain marked unread. See “Setting message notification”...
  • Page 22: Turning On Your Handheld

    Get to know your handheld — Turning on your handheld connected to your PC. When the handheld is charging, the battery icon will change to a charging icon. Once the handheld is fully charged, the battery icon will replace the charging icon. See page 33 for a list of handheld status icons.
  • Page 23: Turning Off The Handheld

    Get to know your handheld — Turning off the handheld To select a function, scroll to the appropriate icon and click the trackwheel to open that function’s screen. You can also select a function by pressing the underlined character in the function’s name. For example, press M for Messages.
  • Page 24 Get to know your handheld — Description of keys TRACKWHEEL Installation and User’s Guide Function Scrolling and selecting • Roll the trackwheel with your thumb to scroll up and down through screen lines, fields, and menu items. • Click (press down) the trackwheel with your thumb to open menus and select options, similar to the click function of a mouse used with your PC.
  • Page 25 Get to know your handheld — Description of keys Horizontal scroll and changing options • Hold the trackwheel to move the cursor horizontally across screen lines (except in the Home screen where cursor vertically). • Hold the trackwheel to scroll through field options. Capitalize alpha characters •...
  • Page 26 Get to know your handheld — Description of keys ENTER BACKSPACE Installation and User’s Guide Function NUM lock • Press lock mode. Any key that you press in the upper row will be typed in its numeric form. Press again to return to regular mode. SHIFT Select multiple messages •...
  • Page 27 Get to know your handheld — Description of keys Delete characters ahead of cursor, delete messages • Press the right of the cursor position. • Press the message to delete the selected character only. • Press the delete the selected message. If you scroll to a date in the Messages screen and press message appears asking if you wish to delete all messages prior to that date.
  • Page 28: Lcd Interface

    Get to know your handheld — Description of keys Symbols screen As described in the chart above, you can press the Select Symbol screen. The following characters are available for you to insert into your message: To select a symbol, either scroll to a symbol and click, or press the associated alpha key under the desired symbol.
  • Page 29 sections provide details on the handheld’s screens, menus, and icons. Backlighting • When the handheld is on, press the silver key to activate backlighting. • Backlighting is disabled after 20 seconds if you do not press a key or move the trackwheel. You can manually turn off the backlighting by pressing the silver key again.
  • Page 30 Get to know your handheld — Description of keys The following chart shows each function icon and describes the corresponding function: Icon Messages Compose Saved Messages Search Messages Address Book Calendar Installation and User’s Guide Description Receive, read, reply to, compose, forward, save, file, and delete messages.
  • Page 31 Get to know your handheld — Description of keys Icon Add, edit, and delete tasks and mark tasks as complete. Tasks Set the alarm on the handheld to sound daily. Alarm Compose, edit, and delete important notes and memos. MemoPad Perform basic mathematical operations and conversions.
  • Page 32 Get to know your handheld — Description of keys Icon Turn Wireless On/Turn Wireless Off Power Off Function menus Menus provide a list of options for the current function. You can open a function screen’s menu by clicking the trackwheel; the menu appears on top and covers approximately half of the screen’s width.
  • Page 33 Icons and graphical tools Home screen components The Home screen appears when you turn on the handheld. It is your starting point for using the handheld’s functions. In any of the function screens, press the Home screen. For a description of each function, see page 29. Handheld status icons These icons appear on the handheld’s LCD screen to indicate battery power, coverage levels, and keyboard modes.
  • Page 34 Get to know your handheld — Description of keys Icon Data is being sent Data is being received SHIFT Unread messages waiting Message status icons These icons appear on the handheld’s LCD screen to indicate the status of pending, sent, and received messages. Icon Message is being sent Message has been sent out to the network...
  • Page 35 Icon Composed message has been saved (not sent yet) Unread message transmission error Message returned, message transmission error New, unread message has been received Message has been read. Message has been filed. Status of message is high Scrolling through options The handheld provides alternate methods of performing the same function (e.g.
  • Page 36 Get to know your handheld — Description of keys in the screen, click to view the menu. Scroll to Save Options and click. • + roll. Hold the scroll through the options. Release the your desired setting. • Use the keyboard. You can press the letter or number which represents your choice.
  • Page 37: Setting The Date And Time

    Get to know your handheld — Setting the date and time Setting the date and time In the Home screen, scroll to the OPTIONS icon and click. In the Device Options screen, scroll to Date/Time and click. The Date/Time screen appears. Scroll to the field you would like to set, then press the options.
  • Page 38: Setting Message Delete

    Get to know your handheld — Setting message delete In the Device Options screen, scroll to Notify and click. The Notify screen appears. Scroll to the field you would like to set, then press the Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to Save Options and click.
  • Page 39: Using Password Protection

    Get to know your handheld — Using password protection Using password protection By setting a password for your handheld, you ensure greater security against others using the handheld. You can specify the length of time that the handheld is idle before the password security screen appears.
  • Page 40 Get to know your handheld — Using password protection Note If you have entered information in the Owner screen of the Options function, it will appear on the password security screen. We recommend that you include your own (or your company’s) contact information in case the handheld is lost.
  • Page 41 Get to know your handheld — Using password protection In the Security Timeout field, set how much idle time should pass before the password security screen will appear. Press the key to scroll through your options. Release the SPACE key once you have set the field to your preference. Click the trackwheel to view the menu.
  • Page 42: To Change Your Password

    Get to know your handheld — Using password protection Manager. With the handheld in the cradle, you must type your password before you can gain access to the Desktop Manager tools. Note The password security screen will show your contact information (if you have entered it in the Owner screen) or it will prompt you to “Press any key”.
  • Page 43 Get to know your handheld — Using password protection In the Device Options screen, scroll to Security and click. A dialog box appears, asking you to type your password. Once you do so, press ENTER Click to view the menu. Scroll to Change Password and click. A dialog box appears, prompting you to enter a new password (minimum 4 characters).
  • Page 44 Get to know your handheld — Using password protection In the Device Options screen, scroll to Security and click. A dialog box appears, asking you to type your password. Once you do so, press While in the Password field of the Security screen, press the key to change the Password option to Disabled.
  • Page 45: Summary And Tips

    Summary and tips In this chapter, you learned about the various components and features of the handheld. You’ve also performed a basic setup including setting the date and time, setting message notification, and enabling password protection. You’re now ready to start sending email.
  • Page 47: Start Sending Email

    Start sending email Now that you’re more familiar with the handheld, you can start sending and receiving email! The following steps will help you get started: Turn on the radio. Register with the wireless network (if necessary). Install the Desktop Software on your PC. Connect the handheld to your PC using the cradle.
  • Page 48 Start sending email — Turning the radio on and off In the Home screen, scroll to the TURN WIRELESS ON icon and click. You will notice that the TURN WIRELESS ON icon was an antenna, but when you select the icon, the function name changes to TURN WIRELESS OFF and the icon changes to an airplane.
  • Page 49: Registering With The Network

    Start sending email — Registering with the network Registering with the network After you turn on the wireless radio, a Registration message should arrive. In the rare case that the Registration message does not arrive, check the Home screen to ensure you are in coverage. (You are in coverage if you have one or more bars beside the coverage indicator in the top right corner of the Home screen.) Register your handheld using this procedure.
  • Page 50: Installing The Desktop Software

    One Setup window asks you to select the method of email redirection: either the BlackBerry Desktop Redirector or the BlackBerry Enterprise Server. If you are unsure as to which method you’ll be using to redirect email from your Inbox to your handheld, contact your IT administrator.
  • Page 51: Connect The Handheld To Your Pc

    Start sending email — Connect the handheld to your PC Connect the handheld to your PC Note When connecting the handheld to the PC, use only the charging cradle provided by Research In Motion Limited. When you first receive your handheld, you must insert it into the cradle (with the AC connector plugged into a power outlet) and allow the handheld to fully charge to activate it.
  • Page 52 Start sending email — Connect the handheld to your PC In the Desktop Manager, ensure that your PC recognizes a connection with the handheld. Select Options>Serial Settings to open the Settings window. Click Detect. Note The message “Handheld not found” will appear if the PC cannot detect the handheld on a serial port.
  • Page 53: Enabling Email Redirection

    If your company will be redirecting email to your handheld using the BlackBerry Enterprise Server software, you do not have to run the Desktop Redirector. Please ensure that your IT administrator has set up your handheld on the BlackBerry Enterprise Server. You can still use the Redirector Status window to view your email redirection status.
  • Page 54 Start sending email — Sending a message In the To: screen, click the trackwheel to view the menu; scroll to New Address and click. (Once you have entries in your Address Book, you can scroll to a name. See page 129 for more information on adding Address Book entries.) In the New Address screen, enter your own email address information and press...
  • Page 55: Reading A Message

    The Messages screen shows a list of message headers for each message you’ve sent or received; the header includes the time sent or received, the recipient or sender, and the subject line. You will see one of the following icons to the left of the message header to indicate the message’s status.
  • Page 56 Start sending email — Reading a message In the Messages screen, scroll to the new message (the message header with an unread message icon beside it) and click to view the menu. Select Open Message by clicking again. Open messages quickly by double-clicking the trackwheel. The new message appears on your screen.
  • Page 57: Summary

    Note If you slide the handheld out of the holster within five seconds of notification, the notification stops and the most recently-received message will be open. If you pull the handheld out of the holster and quickly replace it, notification stops but the message will remain closed and marked unread.
  • Page 59: Using The Desktop Software

    Using the Desktop Software The Desktop Software can synchronize your messages, contacts, appointments, memos, and tasks between your PC and handheld. You can also backup any important information from the handheld to your PC, edit the Address Book and AutoText files, restore data back to the handheld, configure email redirection settings, and load new applications onto the handheld, all using the Desktop Software’s convenient Windows interface.
  • Page 60: Loading Handheld Applications

    Using the Desktop Software — Loading handheld applications Loading handheld applications If necessary, use the Application Loader tool to update the software on the handheld and add any new applications that might be available. Note Before updating your handheld with new software using the Application Loader, use the Backup and Restore tool to save any important information from the handheld to your PC.
  • Page 61: Backing Up Files From Handheld To The Pc

    Using the Desktop Software — Backing up files from handheld to the PC delete the information on your handheld (including your messages and address book entries). If you select this check box, ensure that any important information is backed up first. In the Applications section, select the check box if you wish to erase the applications from your handheld before loading updated ones.
  • Page 62 Using the Desktop Software — Backing up files from handheld to the PC the entries on your PC. You can also import your PC’s Address Book entries onto your handheld. Note Before updating your handheld with new software using the Application Loader, use the Backup and Restore tool to save any important information from the handheld to your See the online help topic “Advanced backup and restore”...
  • Page 63 Using the Desktop Software — Backing up files from handheld to the PC To restore files back to the handheld Place your handheld in the cradle and connect it to your PC. In the Desktop Manager, double-click Backup and Restore. The Backup and Restore window appears.
  • Page 64: Synchronizing Email And Pim

    Using the Desktop Software — Synchronizing email and PIM Synchronizing email and PIM Using the Intellisync tool, you can reconcile email messages and synchronize your PIM applications. Note See the online help for complete instructions on reconciling your email and for specific information based on the PIM application you use on your PC.
  • Page 65 Using the Desktop Software — Synchronizing email and PIM and deletes on either system by selecting “Synchronize moves and deletes”. Note If you select the second option, you need to select which location should dominate if a message has been moved or deleted on both the handheld and the desktop.
  • Page 66: Redirecting Email

    Using the Desktop Software — Redirecting email In the Intellisync window, click Configure PIM... to customize your Configuration window appears. Select a PIM application (Address Book, Calendar, MemoPad, or Tasks) and click Choose. In the Choose Translator window, select the PC program (called the “translator”) that you use and click OK.
  • Page 67 If your company uses the BlackBerry Enterprise Server to redirect email, the Desktop Redirector does not have to be running in order for your email to be redirected.
  • Page 68 Using the Desktop Software — Redirecting email BCC fields of the message. Note If the body of your messages aren’t being redirected from your PC to the handheld, check to see how these messages are addressed to you. If you are addressed in the Cc field of the message, the default filter will not redirect the body of the message to you.
  • Page 69: Summary

    arriving at your desktop that meets the condition(s) will be subject to this filter. When you have selected the conditions that must be fulfilled for this filter, decide whether the message will be forwarded to the handheld, forwarded with Level 1 notification, forwarded with only the header, or held at your PC.
  • Page 71: Composing And Sending Messages

    Composing and sending messages In the previous chapters of this guide, you learned about your handheld’s main components, the general procedures required for sending and reading messages, and the Desktop Software’s tools. This chapter explains the different features that the handheld offers for advanced composing and sending capabilities.
  • Page 72 Composing and sending messages — Setting message options To set message options In the Home screen, scroll to the MESSAGES icon and click. In the Messages screen, click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to Options and click. The Message List Options screen appears. Scroll to the field you would like to set, then press the through your options.
  • Page 73 Composing and sending messages — Setting message options To set message delete on handheld and desktop You can configure your Messages screen so that messages deleted on your handheld are also deleted on your desktop each time you reconcile email using the Intellisync tool. In the Home screen, scroll to the MESSAGES icon and click.
  • Page 74: Setting Level Of Importance

    Composing and sending messages — Setting level of importance The message is deleted from your desktop and your handheld. Note Any filed messages that you delete on your handheld will also be deleted from the corresponding desktop folders as long as the Delete On field of the Message List Options screen is set to Desktop and Handheld.
  • Page 75: Sending Peer-To-Peer Messages

    Composing and sending messages — Sending peer-to-peer messages Click to view the menu. Scroll to Save Options and click. You return to the message you are composing. When you have finished composing the message, click to view the menu. Scroll to Send Message and click.
  • Page 76 Composing and sending messages — Sending peer-to-peer messages information. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to Use PIN and click. Type a subject line and press message. Once you have finished composing your message, click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to Send Message and click. You return to the Messages screen where a checkmark will appear to indicate that the message has been sent.
  • Page 77: Sending One-Time Messages

    Composing and sending messages — Sending one-time messages change to a “D” when the message has been delivered to the user’s handheld. If you are sending a message to more than one PIN number, the checkmark will change to a “D” when the message has been delivered to all the recipients’...
  • Page 78: Sending Messages To Many Contacts

    Composing and sending messages — Sending messages to many contacts Type a subject and press message. When you are ready to send the message, click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to Send Message and click. From the Messages screen you can view the sent message’s status. Sending messages to many contacts You can send a message to more than one recipient and choose...
  • Page 79: Customizing The Auto Signature

    Composing and sending messages — Customizing the auto signature name.) Click the trackwheel to view the menu, then scroll to Continue and click. You return to the To: screen where the additional recipient appears in the list. Type your subject in the Subject field and press to begin composing your message.
  • Page 80: Receiving Delivery Confirmation

    Composing and sending messages — Receiving delivery confirmation Software. See the online help for more information on how to change the auto signature. Note The auto signature is only included on messages which use email as the send method. Messages that use the PIN send method will not have an auto signature included with them.
  • Page 81 Composing and sending messages — Receiving delivery confirmation Note You will have to use the Select Symbol SPACE See page 90 for more information. Type your message and then send it. When the message has been delivered to the recipient’s handheld, you will receive a new message indicating that your sent message has arrived.
  • Page 82: Attaching Address Book Entries

    Composing and sending messages — Attaching Address Book entries Attaching Address Book entries Note Please contact your service provider to determine if this functionality is supported. You can send an Address Book entry as an attachment. In the Home screen, scroll to the COMPOSE icon and click. While you are composing your message, click the trackwheel to view the menu.
  • Page 83: Using Autotext

    Composing and sending messages — Using AutoText Using AutoText The handheld’s AutoText function automatically replaces certain text that you type with pre-programmed text. You can increase how quickly you compose messages by using AutoText. By configuring the default AutoText entries and adding new ones to meet your specific needs, you can use AutoText to: •...
  • Page 84 Composing and sending messages — Using AutoText As soon as you press the replaces the error. To add a new AutoText entry You may want to customize your AutoText database by adding specific AutoText entries. In the Home screen, scroll to the OPTIONS icon and click. Installation and User’s Guide key, the correct spelling SPACE...
  • Page 85 Composing and sending messages — Using AutoText The Device Options screen appears. Scroll to AutoText and click. The AutoText screen appears with a list of default AutoText entries. Click to view the menu. Scroll to New Item and click. You will be prompted with two fields: When I type (for the keyword) and Replace it with (for what should appear instead).
  • Page 86 Composing and sending messages — Using AutoText You will be prompted with two fields: When I type (for the keyword) and Replace it with (for what should appear instead). For this example, enter a short form for the date in the When I type field.
  • Page 87 Composing and sending messages — Using AutoText To edit an AutoText entry You may wish to change a pre-programmed AutoText entry to suit your needs. In the Home screen, scroll to the OPTIONS icon and click. The Device Options screen appears. Scroll to AutoText and click.
  • Page 88: Automatic Formatting

    Composing and sending messages — Automatic formatting The Device Options screen appears. Scroll to AutoText and click. In the AutoText screen, scroll to the entry you would like to delete. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to Delete Item and click. A dialog box appears asking if you want to delete the entry.
  • Page 89 Composing and sending messages — Automatic formatting Auto capitalization As you compose a message, you do not have to worry about pressing the key to capitalize words — the handheld has two SHIFT methods of performing capitalization for you. • Begin typing;...
  • Page 90: Inserting Symbols

    Composing and sending messages — Inserting symbols To type a number in one of these fields, simply press the associated character key. For example, to display the number ‘4’, press the ‘R’ key. These fields support all numeric characters and the ‘-‘, ‘+’, ‘x’ and ‘.’...
  • Page 91: Summary And Tips

    Composing and sending messages — Summary and tips Use the trackwheel to scroll to the symbol that you would like to insert into your message, then click to insert the symbol. (You can also press the associated alpha key under the desired symbol.) You return to your message in the To: screen and the symbol has been inserted.
  • Page 92 Composing and sending messages — Summary and tips automatic formatting and AutoText. In the next chapter you’ll learn more about receiving and reading messages. Composing and sending messages - Tips • Press C to create a new message while in the Messages screen. •...
  • Page 93: Receiving And Reading Messages

    Receiving and reading messages In this chapter, you will learn about your options for received messages, how to receive more of a long message, and how to open file and Address Book attachments. When you receive a new message, the handheld will display visual notification on the Home screen, and may provide other notification, depending on how you have set your notification options.
  • Page 94 Receiving and reading messages — Received message options Reply to Message — Send a reply to the sender of the open message, without including the original text. (See Reply with Text below.) Reply to Message is the default menu option. Reply to All —...
  • Page 95: Receiving Long Messages

    Receiving and reading messages — Receiving long messages Next Unread — Closes the current message and opens the next unread message if unread messages exist. Previous Message — Closes the current message and opens the previous message. Next Message — Closes the current message and opens the next message.
  • Page 96: Sending File Attachments

    Receiving and reading messages — Sending file attachments Once you have selected More, the remaining part of the message will be sent to you. It will appear at the end of the existing part of the message. Press message where you last left off. Note You can also return to the Messages screen and you will be notified when the handheld receives the remaining part of...
  • Page 97 Receiving and reading messages — Sending file attachments Open a received message that has a file attachment. (If there are attachments to the message, the number of attachments is displayed at the top of the message.) The name of the attachment and the size of the file will appear at the end of the message.
  • Page 98: Managing Address Book Attachments

    Receiving and reading messages — Managing Address Book attachments Managing Address Book attachments The handheld supports attachments in the form of Address Book entries. If you have received a message with this type of attachment, follow this procedure to open the attachment and add it to your handheld’s contact database: Note Please contact your service provider to determine if this...
  • Page 99: Adding Contacts To Address Book

    Receiving and reading messages — Adding contacts to Address Book The Address Attachment screen opens and you can view the information. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to Save Address and click. The attachment is added to your Address Book and you return to the open message.
  • Page 100 Receiving and reading messages — Adding contacts to Address Book Scroll to Add to Address Book and click. The new contact’s information will be shown in the Edit Address screen. Add any information you would like to include for this contact. Click to view the menu and select Save Address by clicking again.
  • Page 101: Summary And Tips

    Receiving and reading messages — Summary and tips Summary and tips In this chapter, you learned about reading and receiving messages. You can set received message options, retrieve long messages, manage file attachments, open address book attachments, and add attachments to your Address Book. Now that you know the basics of reading and receiving email, you are ready to learn more about managing messages.
  • Page 103: Managing Messages

    Managing messages Chapters 4 and 5 discuss the features and functions that the handheld provides for sending and receiving messages. Now, find out how you can organize, customize, and search your list of messages more efficiently. Filing messages Once you have installed the Desktop Software and have synchronized your handheld and your PC, you can file messages into folders.
  • Page 104 Managing messages — Filing messages In the File Message screen, select the folder in which you want to store the message. You can expand the folders that appear in the File Message screen to go to one of your Inbox subfolders. Click to view the menu, then select Open Folder by clicking again.
  • Page 105: Saving Messages

    You return to the Messages screen, where your message will appear with a file folder icon beside it (if you have filed the message into a folder other than the Desktop or Inbox). Note You can also file a message while it is open. You cannot create a new folder using your handheld.
  • Page 106 Managing messages — Saving messages To save a received or sent message You may wish to save a received or sent message to retain it for future use. Note An icon in front of the message header indicates message status (sent, received, etc.). See page 34 for an explanation of each icon.
  • Page 107 The Saved Messages screen appears and you can see that the message has been copied into this folder. Now that the message has been saved, you can delete the message from the Messages screen. See page 117 for more information on deleting messages.
  • Page 108 Managing messages — Saving messages Scroll to Delete Message and click. A dialog box appears, asking if you want to delete the message. Click Yes. Note If you have deleted the message from the Messages screen and then delete it from the Saved Messages screen, the message will no longer be on your handheld.
  • Page 109: Searching Messages

    message you save while composing is saved in the Messages screen, not in the Saved Messages screen. To resume composing, scroll to the saved message and click to view the menu. Scroll to Open Message and click. The saved message opens and you can resume composing. When you’ve finished composing, click the trackwheel to view the menu.
  • Page 110 Managing messages — Searching messages The Search Messages screen appears. In the Name, Subject, or Message fields, type the keywords for which you want to search. Note If you forget an exact spelling, you can search for a name stored in your Address Book while still in the Search Messages function.
  • Page 111 one in which you want to search, then click to view the menu. Scroll to Select Folder and click. Note Folders which contain subfolders are marked with a file folder icon with a ‘+’ inside of it. Selecting a very specific folder greatly limits the scope of your search.
  • Page 112 Managing messages — Searching messages The Save Search screen appears. Type a name for your search in the Title field. You may indicate a shortcut key to be associated with that search. Click to view the menu. Scroll to Save and click. The results of your search are displayed in the Search screen.
  • Page 113 To edit a search In the Home screen, scroll to the SEARCH MESSAGES icon and click. The Search Messages screen appears. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to Recall Search and click. Your saved searches are listed. Select the search that you want to edit then click to view the menu.
  • Page 114 Managing messages — Searching messages The Save Search screen appears. In this window, you can change any of the information in the fields. Once you have made your changes, click to view the menu. Scroll to Save and click. The results are displayed in the Search screen. To edit a search once In the Home screen, scroll to the SEARCH MESSAGES icon and click.
  • Page 115 The results are displayed in the Search screen. Note The changes you make to the search are not saved. If you want to save your changes, select Save Search from the menu. The Save Search screen appears. Click to view the menu, scroll to Save and click.
  • Page 116 Managing messages — Searching messages To search for the sender When you have a received message selected in the Messages screen, you can search for all messages received from that contact. This feature is helpful if you want to search for all messages relating to a new message that you have received.
  • Page 117: Deleting Messages

    Deleting messages Although the handheld has ample memory for storing messages, you should delete unnecessary messages in order to manage the list more efficiently. Note If the handheld’s memory is full and you receive new messages, the handheld will delete the oldest messages in the Messages screen to accommodate new ones.
  • Page 118 Managing messages — Deleting messages A dialog box appears, asking if you want to delete the message. Click Yes. (This dialog box appears only if Confirm Message Delete is enabled in the Message List Options screen.) You return to the Messages screen and you can see that the message is no longer listed.
  • Page 119 message. Click Yes. (This dialog box appears only if Confirm Message Delete is enabled in the Message List Options screen.) You return to the Messages screen and you can see that the message is no longer listed. To delete multiple messages You can delete all messages prior to a particular date by selecting a date field.
  • Page 120 Managing messages — Deleting messages You return to the Messages screen and you can see that the messages are no longer listed. You can also delete multiple messages that aren’t date- specific. In the Messages screen, hold the rolling the trackwheel to select more than one message. Click the trackwheel to view the menu.
  • Page 121: Editing Messages

    To test this feature, delete a message on your handheld which you no longer need. Reconcile your email using the Desktop Software. (See Chapter 3 or the “Reconciling email” topic of the Intellisync online help.) The message is deleted from your desktop and your handheld. Note Any messages previously filed which you delete on your handheld will also be deleted from the corresponding...
  • Page 122: Resending A Message

    Managing messages — Resending a message The text of the message will appear where you can make your changes. Once you have finished making changes, click to view the menu. Scroll to Send Message and click. You return to the Messages screen. Resending a message If, for some reason, your message is not sent properly on the first attempt, you can resend the message to the same recipient.
  • Page 123: Marking A Message As Unread

    Managing messages — Marking a message as unread You return to the Messages screen and your message will be sent again. Note If you are resending the message due to a failed transmission, scroll to the top of the original message to find out why the message did not send properly.
  • Page 124: Marking All Messages Read

    Managing messages — Marking all messages read The message will be marked unread. Note You can also mark an open message unread by clicking to view the menu, scrolling to Mark Unread again. You can also mark multiple messages as unread. In the Messages screen, hold the trackwheel to select trackwheel to view the menu.
  • Page 125: Summary And Tips

    In the Home screen, scroll to the MESSAGES icon and click. Scroll to the top of the list and select the date field. Click to view the menu. Scroll to Mark Prior Read and click. All messages in the list will be marked as read. You can also mark a set of messages as read.
  • Page 126 Managing messages — Summary and tips messages at your convenience. In the next chapter you’ll discover the various features of the handheld’s Address Book. Managing messages - Tips • Press + I to view all Inbox messages in the Messages or Saved Messages screens.
  • Page 127: Using The Address Book

    Using the Address Book The handheld contains an Address Book for storing various contact information. The Address Book allows you to keep a customized record of email addresses, mailing addresses, titles, and pager, fax, business, and home phone numbers. You can include PIN numbers for contacts who also have handhelds.
  • Page 128 Using the Address Book — Setting Address Book options option is set to Yes. • Allow Duplicate Names: Select whether or not you want to allow more than one entry for the same name. By default, this is set to Yes. Scroll to the field you would like to set, then press the key to scroll through your options.
  • Page 129: Adding Addresses

    Adding addresses To add an individual contact’s information to the Address Book, follow this procedure: In the Home screen, scroll to the ADDRESS BOOK icon and click. In the Address Book screen, click to view the menu. Scroll to New Address and click. Type your contact’s information and press field.
  • Page 130 Using the Address Book — Adding addresses To save your contact information, click to view the menu. Scroll to Save Address and click. Your new contact’s name will appear in alphabetical order in your Address Book. Note Instead of adding all your contacts manually to your handheld, you can import them from your PC.
  • Page 131 insert a blank space, press the key again. PIN: Type your contact’s PIN number. This number, unique to each handheld, is assigned by the wireless data network service and allows you to send a message to another handheld without using an email address.
  • Page 132: Viewing Addresses

    Using the Address Book — Viewing addresses Fax: Type your contact’s fax number. This field supports numeric characters and the ‘–‘, ‘+’, ‘x’, ‘.’, ‘(‘, and ‘)’ characters without having to hold down the Address 1: Type your contact’s street address. This field supports alpha-numeric and symbol characters.
  • Page 133: Editing Addresses

    In the Address Book screen, select the name of the contact whose information you want to view. Click to view the menu. Scroll to View Address and click. A virtual business card appears listing all the information you’ve entered for this contact. To jump to a number or email field in the business card, press the first letter of the field name.
  • Page 134: Deleting Addresses

    Using the Address Book — Deleting addresses Deleting addresses You can delete old addresses from your Address Book to save memory space. In the Home screen, scroll to the ADDRESS BOOK icon and click. In the Address Book screen, scroll to the contact that you want to delete.
  • Page 135: Summary And Tips

    To return to your complete list of contacts, click to view the menu. Scroll to View All and click. Note The handheld searches the First, Last, and Company names of contacts to find the first instance of your search. As you type more letters for your search, fewer matches will appear.
  • Page 137: Managing Tasks And Appointments

    Managing Tasks and Appointments The handheld includes a Tasks function and a Calendar function to help you manage and schedule appointments and tasks. Use the Tasks function to make a list of tasks to be completed. Use the Calendar function to keep track of appointments and events, including the duration of the appointment, the location, and any additional notes.
  • Page 138 Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Tasks function The Tasks Options screen appears, displaying the following two options: • Sort By: Select how you want to sort the tasks in your Tasks screen. Choose from Subject, Priority, Due Date, or Status.
  • Page 139 Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Tasks function In the Tasks screen, click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to New Task and click. In the New Task screen, complete the information for the task. Press after each field. In the Status, Priority, and Due ENTER Date fields, use the Release the...
  • Page 140 Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Tasks function Task fields The Tasks screen contains the following fields: Task: Type the subject of the task. Status: Choose the status of the task. Your options are Not Started, In Progress, Completed, Waiting, and Deferred. The default is Not Started.
  • Page 141 Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Tasks function To delete tasks In the Home screen, scroll to the TASKS icon and click. In the Tasks screen, scroll to the task you want to delete, then click to view the menu. Scroll to Delete Task and click. A dialog box appears, asking if you want to delete the task.
  • Page 142: Using The Calendar Function

    Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Calendar function Using the Calendar function The handheld’s Calendar function displays appointments in either Month, Week, Day, or Agenda view. Although the default is Day view, you can change the view at any time. To set Calendar options In the Home screen, scroll to the CALENDAR icon and click.
  • Page 143 Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Calendar function Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to Save Options and click. You return to the Calendar screen. To switch views In the Calendar screen, click to view the menu. Scroll to View Day, View Week, View Month, or View Agenda and click, depending on which view you would like to use.
  • Page 144 Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Calendar function Week view This view displays all appointments for the current week; you can scroll vertically through them. All appointments are marked with an outlined box spanning the length of the appointment. If the appointment is an all-day appointment, dots will span the entire day.
  • Page 145 Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Calendar function Month view When you first switch to Month view, your cursor will be on today’s date and you can scroll horizontally through the days of the month. Days with appointments will have a black bar to the left of the day. The size of the bar depends on the length of the appointment.
  • Page 146 Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Calendar function To add appointments In the Home screen, scroll to the CALENDAR icon and click. In the Calendar screen, click to view the menu. Scroll to New Appointment and click. In the New Appointment screen, use the trackwheel to go from field to field, adding information for the appointment.
  • Page 147 Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Calendar function In the Reminder field, select how early you want to be notified of the appointment. If you do not wish to be reminded of the appointment, set this field to None. If the appointment will occur regularly, set the Recurrence field to reflect how often the appointment should appear in your calendar.
  • Page 148 Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Calendar function End Time: Select the end time for the appointment. The default is an hour after the start time. (You can change the hour and minutes settings by pressing the Reminder: Select how early you want to be notified of the appointment.
  • Page 149 Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Calendar function In the Recur field, press the appears on screen. Your options are: Day, Week, Month, and Year. (For this example, select Day to set an appointment recurring on a daily basis.) In the Every field, press the of time between appointments appears on screen.
  • Page 150 Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Calendar function In the End field, set the specific date on which the recurring appointment should end. (By setting this field to Never, you will have a constant recurring appointment.) Note If you set your appointment to recur weekly, you can specify the day(s) of the week on which it should recur.
  • Page 151 Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Calendar function In Month view, you can view the appointments for the selected day by following this procedure: In the Home screen, scroll to the CALENDAR icon and click. The Calendar screen appears. Switch to Month view by clicking to view the menu, scrolling to View Month and clicking.
  • Page 152 Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Calendar function To view today’s appointments In the Home screen, scroll to the CALENDAR icon and click. In the Calendar screen, click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to Today and click. The appointments for today’s date appear in your chosen Calendar view.
  • Page 153 Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Calendar function The appointments for that date appear, in your chosen Calendar view. To edit appointments In the Home screen, scroll to the CALENDAR icon and click. In the Calendar screen (in either Day or Agenda view), scroll to an appointment and click to view the menu.
  • Page 154 Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Calendar function Click to view the menu, then scroll to Save Recurrence and click. Click the trackwheel to view the menu, then select Save Appointment by clicking again. You return to the Calendar screen. Note If you are in Week or Month view, you can either switch to Day or Agenda view to edit the appointment, or view the...
  • Page 155: Summary And Tips

    Managing Tasks and Appointments — Summary and tips Summary and tips In this chapter, you learned how you can organize your time and projects using the Tasks and Calendar functions. You can add, view, edit, delete, and set options for both tasks and appointments. In the Tasks screen, you can modify the status of your tasks so that you know which of your projects have been completed.
  • Page 156 Managing Tasks and Appointments — Summary and tips Managing tasks and appointments - Tips • Press ENTER appointment if one is highlighted. • Press and roll the trackwheel in Day or Week view to highlight SHIFT the hours during which an appointment will take place. When you create the new appointment, the start time and end time fields will already be set.
  • Page 157: Using The Memopad And Calculator

    Using the MemoPad and Calculator The handheld contains a MemoPad for recording lists, notes, or other important information that you type aside from email messages. A Calculator function is also included, which helps you to perform simple mathematical operations and conversions. Using the MemoPad function You can use the MemoPad function to add, edit, view, and delete important memos.
  • Page 158 Using the MemoPad and Calculator — Using the MemoPad function Type a title for your memo and press body of the memo. Once you have finished composing the memo, click to view the menu. Select Save by clicking again. You return to the MemoPad screen where your new memo appears in alphabetical order.
  • Page 159 Using the MemoPad and Calculator — Using the MemoPad function The full memo appears on the screen. Note You can edit a memo you are viewing by clicking to view the menu. Scroll to Edit Memo and click. To edit memos In the Home screen, scroll to the MEMOPAD icon and click.
  • Page 160: Using The Calculator Function

    Using the MemoPad and Calculator — Using the Calculator function You return to the MemoPad screen and you can see that the memo is no longer listed. Note You can delete memos only in the MemoPad screen. Using the Calculator function Use the handheld’s calculator function to perform simple mathematical operations and conversions.
  • Page 161 Using the MemoPad and Calculator — Using the Calculator function Enter the next number of the mathematical calculation. Using the trackwheel, scroll to the equal sign and click. The result of the calculation appears. Note You can add, recall, and clear the calculator’s memory if you want to save the results of a particular calculation.
  • Page 162 Using the MemoPad and Calculator — Using the Calculator function Scroll through your calculations on the tape to review them. Scroll to an entry that you want to change, then click to view the menu. Scroll to edit the entry, insert a new entry, or delete the entry and click.
  • Page 163 Using the MemoPad and Calculator — Using the Calculator function The results of your change are shown on the main calculator display. To return to the calculator, click to view the menu. Scroll to Return to Calculator and click. Note You can clear the entries on the tape by clicking to view the menu, scrolling to Clear Tape and clicking.
  • Page 164: Summary And Tips

    Using the MemoPad and Calculator — Summary and tips The results are shown on the calculator’s display. To exit the calculator In the Calculator screen, scroll to Menu and click. Scroll to Close and click. Summary and tips In this chapter, you learned how to use the MemoPad function and the Calculator function.
  • Page 165 Using the MemoPad and Calculator — Summary and tips MemoPad screen, and you can also perform mathematical operations, use the tape, and perform conversions in the Calculator screen. In the next chapter you’ll find out how to customize your handheld’s options. Using the MemoPad and Calculator - Tips MemoPad •...
  • Page 167: Customizing Your Handheld's Options

    Customizing your handheld’s options In the “Get to know your handheld” chapter, you learned about the procedure for setting message notification options. Now, refer to this chapter to learn how to customize the handheld’s many other options to suit your specific needs. Setting the alarm The handheld has an Alarm function that you can set to tone at the same time every day.
  • Page 168 Customizing your handheld’s options — Setting the alarm Once you have set the Alarm to your preference, click to view the menu. Scroll to Save Options and click. Note When the alarm sounds, press any key to silence it. This action will not disable the alarm;...
  • Page 169: Customizing Handheld Options

    Customizing your handheld’s options — Customizing handheld options Customizing handheld options You can customize any of the handheld’s options by following this general procedure: In the Home screen, scroll to the OPTIONS icon and click. The Device Options screen appears. Scroll to the handheld option that you want to change and click the trackwheel.
  • Page 170: Handheld Options

    Customizing your handheld’s options — Handheld options Handheld options The following pages list the handheld’s options and provide page references for further information. About The About screen contains handheld copyright information. You cannot change the information in this screen. Press the return to the Device Options screen.
  • Page 171 Customizing your handheld’s options — Handheld options Date/Time Set the date and time so that your messages contain the correct time stamp. Note You can set the date and time automatically by synchronizing your handheld with your PC. See the Intellisync online help for more information.
  • Page 172 United States. Subscribers in each respective country will have their home country as the default setting. Note It is possible to get a BlackBerry service that allows you to switch dynamically between both Canada and the United States. There is an additional charge for cross-border roaming.
  • Page 173 Customizing your handheld’s options — Handheld options Each one provides progressively better power savings. The default setting is Maximum. We recommend against changing this field Notify You can press the notification to tone/vibrate, vibrate, tone, or none. See page 37 for details on how to set the notification options.
  • Page 174 Customizing your handheld’s options — Handheld options Repeat Notification: Set whether or not you want to be reminded of unread messages waiting. Choose from: • Low - the LED will flash and the handheld will tone or vibrate once every 15 minutes for 30 minutes •...
  • Page 175 Customizing your handheld’s options — Handheld options Level 1 Notify Only field set to Yes, you will be notified of Level 1 messages, PIN messages, and pending appointments only. Owner This information appears on the password security screen (if you have set a password).
  • Page 176 Customizing your handheld’s options — Handheld options Key Rate: Set the speed (Slow, Fast, or Off) at which your cursor moves whenever the and held. The default setting is Slow. Note For all other keys, the Key Rate setting controls an auto capitalization feature.
  • Page 177 Customizing your handheld’s options — Handheld options Battery: Shows the percentage of remaining battery life. Memory Free: Shows the amount, in bytes, of available RAM. File Free: Shows the amount, in bytes, of available memory to store messages, address entries, and AutoText entries. PIN: Shows the handheld’s address number.
  • Page 178 Customizing your handheld’s options — Handheld options Serial Db Access: Shows the current version of the Backup and Restore protocol DLL. UI: Shows the current version of the User Interface. Storage Mode If you are not going to use your handheld for an extended period of time (more than two weeks), you should put it into storage mode.
  • Page 179: Summary

    To activate your handheld again, insert it into the charging cradle, connect the cradle to a power outlet, and after a few moments the Home screen will appear. Note You can also activate the handheld from storage mode by inserting a fine-tipped instrument such as a paperclip into the reset hole located on the back of the handheld.Ensure that the handheld is fully charged before you use it again.
  • Page 181: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently asked questions This chapter includes answers to some common questions about the handheld. Alarm Why is my alarm not sounding when I’ve set the time? • Ensure that you have enabled the alarm by setting the Alarm On/Off field to ‘On.’ When the alarm is set, a bell icon appears on the Home screen.
  • Page 182: Storage

    Frequently asked questions — Storage • If the handheld will not turn on after charging the battery, reset the handheld. See page 191 for more information. Storage What should I do if I won’t be using my handheld for a short period of time? •...
  • Page 183: Home Screen

    longer have the correct date and time or encryption key. To reset the date and time, follow the instructions in “Customizing your handheld’s options” on page 169, or to update it automatically, simply synchronize the handheld with the Desktop Software’s Intellisync tool.
  • Page 184: Messages

    Frequently asked questions — Messages The backlighting on my display screen keeps disappearing. • The LCD backlighting will turn off after 20 seconds if you have not pressed a key or the trackwheel. Messages Why did I have two messages on my handheld before I turned on the radio? •...
  • Page 185 Redirector to forward your email, your desktop computer must be on any time you want to receive messages on your handheld. If your company is using the BlackBerry Enterprise Server to forward your email, you do not need to leave your PC turned on.
  • Page 186 Frequently asked questions — Messages filters appear in your list reflects the order that they will be applied to new messages. You should check to see if one of your filters is preventing desired messages from being redirected to the handheld. What should I do if a message is returned? A returned message will have an ‘x’...
  • Page 187: Punctuation

    click. While composing a message, type a question in the message body that requires a response, then press Type Responses:, then press Create your list of responses, pressing response option. When you have finished composing your list of responses, press view the menu.
  • Page 188: Desktop Software

    Frequently asked questions — Desktop Software See page 23 for information on the functions. • Other punctuation marks are included in the symbols library which you can open by pressing information on how to insert a symbol. • You can also insert international/accented characters into your messages.
  • Page 189 messages might not be redirected to your handheld unless you have specified email redirection from the folder. See the Redirector Settings online help for more information. • Check the Filter rules that you have set through the Redirector Settings tool. If you haven’t set any of your own filters, check the default filters to make sure they are handling messages to your preference.
  • Page 190 Frequently asked questions — Desktop Software The Address Book Import window appears. Select names from the Global Address List and click Import names over. Once you’ve copied all the names you want, click the OK button. The Advanced window now shows a file called Address Book in the Desktop File Databases list.
  • Page 191: Resetting The Handheld

    Frequently asked questions — Resetting the handheld Why should I generate new keys? How often should this be done? • Messages are encrypted when they are sent between your PC and the handheld. Your handheld can only receive messages that were sent with the correct encryption. You need to generate keys to establish the random encryption codes that enable your PC to communicate with your handheld.
  • Page 192 Frequently asked questions — Resetting the handheld inserted into this hole to press the reset button, restarting and restoring the handheld to normal operation. Note You can also reset the handheld by simultaneously pressing Messages and other information stored on the handheld will not be lost.
  • Page 193: Specifications

    Specifications Mechanical Properties Weight: Size (LXWXH): Memory: Display and control features Display: Controls: Message Notification: Other features: Ports: Approx. 5oz 4.6”X3.1”X0.70” 5 MB Flash memory 0.5 MB SRAM Full graphic LCD with backlighting, 160 x 160 pixel viewing area Thumb-operated trackwheel; PC-style keyboard Red LED indicator;...
  • Page 194: Radio Specifications

    Specifications Power Battery: Temperature Operating: Storage: Relative Humidity: Radio specifications Network Support Interface Protocols: Frequency Transmitting: Receiving: Regulatory compliance Handheld Complies with: Charging cradle Complies with: Handheld — Installation & User’s Guide Internal lithium cell 0 C to +50 C 10 C to +30 C 5-95% Non-condensing 800 MHz DataTAC networks...
  • Page 195: Research In Motion Limited Software License Agreement

    1.0 Definitions 1.1 "SOFTWARE" means the Software provided under this license to You in conjunction with the BlackBerry Handheld Product (the "Product"), regardless of whether the SOFTWARE is the BlackBerry Desktop Software or software residing on the Product. The term SOFTWARE...
  • Page 196 Research In Motion Limited Software License Agreement Product. Any such Third Party Software shall be governed by an End User Software License accompanying specifically Software. 2.0 Grant of license 2.1 This RIM Software License Agreement ("LICENSE") hereby grants You a non-exclusive, non-transferable right to use the SOFTWARE in the United States Canada...
  • Page 197 Research In Motion Limited Software License Agreement Software in any country other than the United States and Canada, and you agree to indemnify hold harmless from any damage caused your comply with this paragraph 3.5. 4.0 Warranty and disclaimers; U.S. Government rights 4.1 RIM warrants that any disk other media...
  • Page 198 Research In Motion Limited Software License Agreement limitations or exclusions may not apply to You. 4.5 IN NO EVENT SHALL RIM BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS INFORMATION, OR OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY...
  • Page 199: Limited Warranty

    YOU, the end-user ("YOU"), that the BlackBerry Hardware will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period that is the shorter of (i) one (1) year from the date that the BlackBerry Hardware was first purchased by YOU as an original end-user and (ii) the period ending upon your breach of the End-User’s...
  • Page 200 Rental Warranty Period, the Applicable Warranty Period will expire upon the earlier of YOU failing to pay any applicable charge or fee or three (3) years from the date the BlackBerry Hardware was first put into service. Please consult your BlackBerry Handheld User’s Guide for instructions on how to obtain customer support for your BlackBerry Hardware.
  • Page 201 Wireless Solution Providers for events or damages resulting from such reliance or the failure of the wireless data service to perform or to be available for your use of the BlackBerry Solution, including, without limitation, the lack of service coverage in the area in which YOU wish to use the BlackBerry Solution.
  • Page 202 WARRANTY, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LAW OR FORM OF ACTION. THE ALKALINE BATTERIES PROVIDED WITH THE BLACKBERRY HARDWARE ARE PROVIDED AS IS, AND ARE NOT, FOR PURPOSES OF THIS WARRANTY, PART OF THE BLACKBERRY HARDWARE. YOU ASSUME THE RISK OF USING ANY ACCESSORY NOT PROVIDED AS PART OF THE BLACKBERRY SOLUTION.
  • Page 203 Limited Warranty the warranty to be voided. Thus, the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to YOU. This Limited Warranty is to be construed in Canada under the laws of the Province of Ontario and in the United States under the laws of the State of Texas, except for any body of law governing conflicts of law.
  • Page 205: Index

    Index about Research in Motion 17 this guide 17 AC adapter connecting to cradle 51 activating your handheld 22 adding addresses 129 appointments 146 attachments from messages 98 attachments to messages 82 autotext entries 84 autotext entries using a macro 85 contacts from messages 99 memos 157 tasks 138...
  • Page 206 Index automatic on/off, description of 170 autotext adding entries 84 adding entries using a macro 85 deleting entries 87 description of 83 editing entries 86 searching for entries 88 using to compose messages backlighting 29 backup and restore backing up handheld files importing address book entries from PC 62 restoring files to handheld...
  • Page 207 task status 141 tasks 140 charger, description of 21 chart of hot keys 23 components handheld 19 LCD screen 28 composing description of 13, 30 messages 53, 71 messages to multiple contacts 78 one-time messages 77 peer to peer messages 75 saving messages while composing 108 using autotext 83...
  • Page 208 Index search messages 13, 30 serial port 21 tasks 13, 31 trackwheel 20 turn radio on/off 14, 32 desktop redirector adding a filter 68 checking settings 67 desktop software application loader 60 backup and restore 61 FAQs 188 installing 50, 59 intellisync 64 redirector settings 66 summary 69...
  • Page 209 handheld changing password 42 charger 21 components 19 connecting to PC 51 cradle 21 customizing options 167 generating a security key getting started 19 holster 20 keyboard 20 LCD screen 19 locking 42 package contents 15 resetting 191 serial port 21 specifications 193 status icons 33 trackwheel 20...
  • Page 210 Index components 28 description of 19 FAQs 183 function menus 32 function screens 29 graphics 36 LED notification 174 level of importance, setting 74 license agreement 195 limited warranty 199 locking the handheld 14, 31, 42 managing address book 127 address book attachments appointments 137 memos 157...
  • Page 211 receiving 93 receiving and reading tips receiving confirmation 80 receiving long messages 95 removing from saved messages list 107 resending 122 saving 105 saving sent or received 106 saving while composing searching 109 searching by sender 116 sending 53 sending one-time messages sending to multiple contacts 78 sending to other handhelds...
  • Page 212 Index search by sender 116 searches 109 personal identification number (PIN) finding 52, 176 sending messages to other handhelds 75 power on/off, description of 14, punctuation automatic 89 FAQs 187 radio turning off 47 turning on 47 read messages, marking 124 reading, messages 55, 93 recalling searches 113 received messages...
  • Page 213 messages while composing received messages 106 sent messages 106 searches deleting 115 description of 13, 30 editing 113 editing once 114 performing 109 performing one-time 109 recalling 113 saving 109 search by sender 116 specifying terms 109 tips 125 searching addresses 134 autotext entries 88 messages 109...
  • Page 214 Index symbols, inserting 90 synchronizing 64 email 64 PIM 64 system requirements 16 tasks adding 138 changing status 141 deleting 141 description of 13, 31 editing 140 fields 140 managing 137 setting options 137 status icons 139 summary 155 tips 155 using 137 viewing 140 technical support 18...
  • Page 215 viewing addresses 132 appointments 150 appointments for a specific date 152 memos 158 messages 55 next and previous appointments 152 tasks 140 today’s appointments 152 welcome 13 Installation and User’s Guide Index...

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