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  • Page 1 Getting Started Guide BlackBerry 8800 Smartphone...
  • Page 2 MAT-18395-001 | PRINTSPEC-016 SWD-352171-0312040802-001 | RBM41GW...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome to BlackBerry!..........................3 Set up your device............................5 Insert the SIM card and battery..........................5 Charge the battery...............................6 Complete the setup wizard..........................8 Learn the basics............................11 Move around the screen ............................12 Open a menu................................13 Typing basics................................14 Applications................................15 Home screen status indicators..........................16 Message list status indicators........................... 17 Phone status indicators............................17...
  • Page 4 Add a contact..............................20 Visit a web page..............................21 Schedule an appointment..........................21 Pair with a Bluetooth enabled device......................22 About using your device with a computer.......................22 About switching devices............................24 Transfer a file between your device and your computer using the Roxio Media Manager.....25 Synchronize data between your device and your computer ...............26 Insert a media card.............................26 Find more information............................27...

  • Page 5: Welcome To Blackberry

    Get ready to experience the freedom and connectivity of your all-in-one mobile solution. Setting up your BlackBerry® device is easy. Simply verify that your SIM card and battery are inserted in your device, charge the battery, and complete the setup wizard. After you complete the setup wizard, take some time to explore the features on your device.

  • Page 7: Set Up Your Device

    Insert the SIM card and battery Your SIM card is a small rectangular plastic card that stores important information about your wireless service. Your SIM card might already be inserted in your BlackBerry® device. 1. Press the release button for the battery cover.

  • Page 8: Charge The Battery

    Charge the battery 1. Connect the small end of the travel charger cable to the USB port on the side of your BlackBerry® device. 2. If necessary, perform one of the following actions: • Insert the plug blade attachment into the power adapter.

  • Page 9: Battery Power Level Indicators

    Insert the plug blade attachment or fold down the plug blades (if necessary) If you have installed the BlackBerry® Desktop Software, you can use the USB cable that came with your device to connect your device to your computer for charging. For more information, see the "About using your device with a computer"...

  • Page 10: Complete The Setup Wizard

    The setup wizard is designed to help you learn about typing, change options to personalize your BlackBerry® device, and set up one or more email addresses. 1. In the setup wizard dialog box, roll the trackball to highlight Run Setup Wizard.
  • Page 11 Depending on your wireless service provider, the available options might vary. • BlackBerry Internet Service option: Use this email setup option to create a new email address for your device or to associate your device with one or more (up to ten) existing email addresses.
  • Page 12 I want to use a work email account with a BlackBerry Enterprise Server option in the setup wizard on your device. If you do not have an activation password, contact your administrator. • BlackBerry Desktop Redirector option: Use this email setup option to associate your device with a Microsoft Outlook (Workgroup Installation) email account.

  • Page 13: Learn The Basics

    Learn the basics...

  • Page 14: Move Around The Screen

    Move around the screen • To open the application list, press the key on the Home screen. • To move the cursor in any direction and highlight items, roll the trackball. • To select an item or follow a link, click the trackball. •...

  • Page 15: Open A Menu

    Figure 8. Move around the screen Open a menu • To open a menu of all the available actions for a highlighted item in an application, press the key. • If you click an item with more than one common available action, a short menu of these available actions appears.

  • Page 16: Typing Basics

    Figure 9. Full menu Figure 10. Short menu Typing basics Typing indicators Shift mode Alt mode number lock mode Typing tips • To capitalize a letter, hold the letter key until the capitalized letter appears or press the Shift key and the letter key.

  • Page 17: Applications

    NUM lock, press the key. Applications Take some time to explore the applications that are available on your BlackBerry® device. Here are a few applications to get you started. Click Setup Wizard to learn about typing, change options to personalize your device, and set up your email address.

  • Page 18: Home Screen Status Indicators

    Click Call Log to make a call or view a list of recent calls. Click Media to view saved songs, ring tones, videos, or pictures. Click Messages to view a list of your messages. Click Options to view the main list of device options. You can also access additional options from the menu in each application.

  • Page 19: Message List Status Indicators

    Message list status indicators unopened message MMS message opened message sent message message with an attachment message is sending message is high priority message not sent SMS text message Phone status indicators missed call received call placed call Calendar status indicators reminder set meeting...

  • Page 20: Wireless Coverage Indicators

    Wireless coverage indicators Indicators on the Home screen display the wireless coverage level for the area in which you are using your BlackBerry® device. You can use the phone, send and receive email messages, PIN messages, SMS text messages, and MMS messages, and use the browser with a high- speed data connection.

  • Page 21: Start Using Your Device

    Start using your device Make a call 1. On the Home screen or in the phone, perform one of the following actions: • Type a phone number. • Type part of a contact name. Highlight a contact or phone number. 2.

  • Page 22: Send An Sms Text Message

    5. Press the key. 6. Click Send. Send an SMS text message 1. In a message list, press the key. 2. Click Compose SMS. 3. Perform one of the following actions: • If the contact is not in your address book, click Use Once. Type an SMS phone number (include the country code and area code).

  • Page 23: Visit A Web Page

    Visit a web page Depending on your wireless service provider, multiple browsers might appear on your BlackBerry® device. For more information about the charges associated with using each browser, contact your wireless service provider. 1. In the browser, perform one of the following actions: •...

  • Page 24: Pair With A Bluetooth Enabled Device

    5. If necessary, type the passkey for the Bluetooth enabled device on the Bluetooth enabled device. About using your device with a computer You can install the BlackBerry® Desktop Software on your computer and connect your BlackBerry device to your computer to perform any of the following actions: • Charge your device.

  • Page 25: System Requirements

    Install the BlackBerry Desktop Software 1. Verify that your BlackBerry® device is not connected to your computer. 2. Insert the BlackBerry® User Tools CD into the CD drive on your computer. 3. Click BlackBerry Desktop Software. 4. Complete the instructions on the screen until the Setup Type screen appears.

  • Page 26: About Switching Devices

    5. On the Setup Type screen, perform one of the following actions: • If you do not want to use the BlackBerry® Desktop Software to synchronize certificates between your device and your computer, select the Typical option. Click Next. • If you want to use the BlackBerry Desktop Software to synchronize certificates between your device and your computer, select the Custom option.

  • Page 27: Transfer A File Between Your Device And Your Computer Using The Roxio Media Manager

    5. Complete the instructions on the screen. If you are switching from a BlackBerry device that is associated with the BlackBerry® Internet Service, on your new BlackBerry device, in the setup wizard, open the email setup screen. Update your device PIN.

  • Page 28: Synchronize Data Between Your Device And Your Computer

    5. Click Synchronize. Insert a media card Use a microSD media card to extend the memory available on your BlackBerry® device for storing media files such as videos, ring tones, pictures, or songs. The media card might be sold separately from your device.

  • Page 29: Find More Information

    Insert the media card Find more information • To view the user guide for your BlackBerry® device, click Help in the application list or in an application menu. • To view the BlackBerry® 101 tutorial, user guide, safety and product information booklet, or software license agreement and warranty for your device, insert the BlackBerry®...
  • Page 30 • To find software, games, and accessories for your device, visit www.discoverblackberry.com. • To buy accessories for your device, contact your wireless service provider or visit www.shopblackberry.com.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    • If you are trying to add a Microsoft® Outlook® or IBM® Lotus Notes® work email address to your BlackBerry® device, in a browser on your computer, log in to the email setup web site using the web page address provided by your wireless service...

  • Page 32: I Cannot Send Or Receive Messages

    I cannot send or receive messages Try performing the following actions: • Verify that your BlackBerry® device is connected to the wireless network. If you are not in a wireless coverage area, your device should send the messages when you return to a wireless coverage area.

  • Page 33: I Cannot Make Or Receive Calls

    I cannot make or receive calls Try performing the following actions: • Verify that your BlackBerry® device is connected to the wireless network. • If you cannot make calls and fixed dialing is turned on, verify that the phone number for your contact appears in your fixed dialing list or turn off fixed dialing.

  • Page 35: Legal Notice

    Legal notice ©2008 Research In Motion Limited. All rights reserved. BlackBerry®, RIM®, Research In Motion®, SureType® and related trademarks, names, and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited and are registered and/or used as trademarks in the U.S., Canada, and countries around the world.
  • Page 36 affiliated companies ("RIM") and RIM assumes no responsibility for any typographical, technical, or other inaccuracies, errors, or omissions in this documentation. In order to protect RIM proprietary and confidential information and/or trade secrets, this documentation may describe some aspects of RIM technology in generalized terms. RIM reserves the right to periodically change information that is contained in this documentation;...
  • Page 37 SOFTWARE, HARDWARE, SERVICE, OR ANY THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES REFERENCED HEREIN, ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY BY STATE OR PROVINCE. SOME JURISDICTIONS MAY NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS RELATING TO THE DOCUMENTATION TO THE EXTENT THEY CANNOT BE EXCLUDED AS SET OUT ABOVE, BUT CAN BE LIMITED, ARE HEREBY LIMITED TO NINETY (90) DAYS FROM THE...
  • Page 38 OR OTHER SIMILAR PECUNIARY LOSSES, WHETHER OR NOT SUCH DAMAGES WERE FORESEEN OR UNFORESEEN, AND EVEN IF RIM HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW IN YOUR JURISDICTION, RIM SHALL HAVE NO OTHER OBLIGATION, DUTY, OR LIABILITY WHATSOEVER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE TO YOU INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY FOR NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY.
  • Page 39 services may require one or more patent, trademark, copyright, or other licenses in order to avoid infringement or violation of third party rights. You are solely responsible for determining whether to use Third Party Products and Services and if any third party licenses are required to do so.
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