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RIM Inter@ctive Pager
850
Model R800D-2-PW

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide RIM Inter@ctive Pager Model R800D-2-PW...
  • Page 2 System 1.5.0 and Applications version 1.5.0 and Desktop: version 1.5.0. © 1997-1999 Research In Motion Limited. All rights reserved. RIM, Research In Motion, the RIM logo, RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 and the RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 logo 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...

  • Page 4: Industry Canada Certification

    • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Welcome ..................xi About this guide ................xiii Customer support................xiv 1. Introduction................. 1 Contents of your package..............1 The RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 solution ..........2 Wireless service instructions..............2 Pager components .................3 LCD components...................9 2. Getting started................15 Activating your pager .................16 Installing the battery................17...
  • Page 6 Inserting symbols................52 4. Receiving & reading messages..........55 Received message options ..............55 Receiving long messages ..............57 Managing file attachments ..............58 Opening an Address Book attachment ..........59 Adding attachments to your Address Book ........61 5. Managing messages ..............63 Message status..................
  • Page 7 Messages ....................117 Punctuation..................119 Resetting the pager ................120 10. Specifications ................ 123 11. Advanced user’s tips............. 127 Tips for navigating ................127 Tips for selecting................130 Tips for editing ..................130 Limited Warranty ............... 133 Research In Motion Limited Software License Agreement ... 137 Terms and Conditions...............137 Index ....................

  • Page 9: Important Safety Information

    The RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Pager is not an FAA-approved electronic device for use on aircraft. Switch off the pager when in an aircraft. The effect of the use of the pager in an aircraft is unknown.
  • Page 10 RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 package as a means of storing your pager while in a vehicle. When using a cradle, make sure that it is a cradle that RIM has supplied for that particular use of your pager. Do not use any cradle, charging unit or any other accessory that is not manufactured or supplied by RIM or an authorized RIM accessories supplier.

  • Page 11: Welcome

    RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Pager, RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 cradle, RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Desktop Software, and airtime. The RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Pager is a powerful pager computer with a full-featured Address Book, Appointment Calendar, and Task List. The cradle and desktop software allow you to...
  • Page 12 Welcome Locate messages in seconds with the powerful search and database tools. Search Messages Store your personal directory contact information, such as multiple phone, fax Address numbers, and email addresses. Enter and store Book notes individual contacts. Search database to find specific contacts. Keep track of appointments using the calendar view or the agenda view.

  • Page 13: About This Guide

    Welcome xiii Turn off the pager at night or on weekends. Power Off About this guide This guide provides information for operating the pager. Note Notes will appear in this format and 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 14 Welcome 6-line display 8-line display For your convenience, important information and a summary of tips can be found in the Quick Reference Card. Model R800D-2-PW – User’s Guide...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Introduction You are about to experience the freedom of mobility and the power of staying in touch. With the RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Solution, you can enjoy constant connectivity to your email − wherever you are. You can send, read, and respond to important messages, as well as update contact lists and calendar items —...

  • Page 16: The Rim Inter@Ctive Pager 850 Solution

    Introduction – • RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Desktop Software Installation & Getting Started Guide • Installation diskettes or CD-ROM If something is missing from this package, or not working properly, contact the point of purchase. Wireless service instructions Your access number (Personal Identification Number) on the wireless network and the pager’s serial number are located inside...

  • Page 17: Pager Components

    Introduction – Pager components Pager components Trackwheel LCD screen BACKSPACE key ENTER key SHIFT key Serial port Battery compartment SPACE key Figure 1: Pager components ALT key The pager consists of the following components: LCD screen The LCD screen displays your messages, contacts’ addresses, and configuration information.
  • Page 18 In addition the cradle allows you to charge a rechargeable AA in the RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850. To perform this function, the cradle must be connected to an AC line power source using the supplied AC adapter.
  • Page 19 PC, simply place the pager in the cradle. See page 112 of this guide or refer to the RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Desktop Manager online help for information on how to connect the cradle to your PC.
  • Page 20 Introduction – Pager components trackwheel to turn on the pager, navigate between screens, select menu options, compose and send messages, configure the pager settings, and much more. When you press the trackwheel with your thumb, you invoke actions comparable to those achieved by the clicking function of a mouse used with your PC.
  • Page 21 Introduction – Pager components Key assignment chart Function • Roll the trackwheel with your thumb to scroll up and down through screen lines, fields, and menu items. • Click (press down) the trackwheel with TRACKWHEEL your thumb to invoke actions similar to the click function of a mouse used with your PC.
  • Page 22 Introduction – Pager components Function • Press the key once so that the next SHIFT letter you type is capitalized. • Press and hold the key while you SHIFT SHIFT type so that all letters are capitalized. An ‘up arrow’ icon appears in the top right corner of your screen when the key is SHIFT...

  • Page 23: Lcd Components

    Introduction – LCD components Function • Press to delete the BACKSPACE highlighted character only. • key inserts a space between SPACE characters while you type. • Press the key to insert the ‘@’ and SPACE SPACE ‘.’ characters in an Email field. •...

  • Page 24: Function Menus

    Introduction – LCD components Pager function screens All functions are represented on the LCD screen in a Home functions list. When you select an icon and click it, the function screen opens. See page 11 for details on the screen. Home Home screen The functions on your pager are: Messages, Compose, Saved...
  • Page 25 Introduction – LCD components Address Book function menu Backlighting • Press the key three times to illuminate the LCD screen. • Backlighting is disabled after 10 seconds if you do not press a key or move the trackwheel. Graphical guide Home screen components screen appears when you power on your pager.
  • Page 26 Introduction – LCD components Icon Function Screen Compose Saved Messages Search Messages Address Book Calendar Tasks Alarm Options Lock Turn Radio Off / Turn Radio On Power Off Pager status icons These icons appear on the pager’s LCD screen to indicate battery power, coverage levels, and modes.
  • Page 27 Description Message is being sent. Message has been sent out to the network. Message that was sent to another RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Pager PIN number has been delivered. Message pending (will be sent later) Composed message has been saved (not sent yet)
  • Page 28 Introduction – LCD components Icon Description Status of message is high. Navigational icons These icons appear on the pager’s LCD screen to indicate positions within fields, lists, menus, and screens. Icon Description Indicates the cursor position You are at the bottom of a menu or screen; scroll the trackwheel up to view more items.

  • Page 29: Getting Started

    Activate the pager. Replace the battery. Turn on the radio. Ensure you are registered with the wireless network. Ensure that the pager is connected to your email program using the RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Desktop Software. (See Desktop Software Inter@ctive Pager 850 Installation &...

  • Page 30: Activating Your Pager

    Getting started – Activating your pager Activating your pager Press down on the trackwheel to turn on the pager. The Home screen appears. Using the trackwheel, scroll to highlight an icon. The name of the function represented by the highlighted icon will appear at the bottom of the display.

  • Page 31: Installing The Battery

    When you first receive your pager, a battery is installed. For best results from your pager, replace this battery with the extra battery supplied in the RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 package. To open the battery cover, push the lever down with your finger.
  • Page 32 6 to 8 hours. See page 115 for answers to frequently asked questions on the battery. Turning on the radio When you first receive your RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Pager, the radio will be turned off. You must turn on the radio before you can send and receive messages.

  • Page 33: Registering With The Network

    Getting started – Registering with the network To turn off the radio It is especially important to remember to turn off your pager’s radio when on an airplane, or at times when it may interfere with other radio transmissions. In the screen, scroll to and click the icon Home...
  • Page 34 Getting started – Registering with the network screen appears. Scroll to and click Device Options Network Settings In the screen, ensure that the field Network Settings Roaming: is set to your country ( ) and that the U.S. Canada Radio: field is set to .

  • Page 35: Quick Start Setup

    Note If the Status: field in the screen is not set to Active , contact RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 customer support. You must also re-register your pager each time you load new applications using the RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Desktop Manager Application Loader tool.
  • Page 36 Getting started – Quick start setup In the screen, scroll to and click the icon on the Home OPTIONS functions list. screen appears. Scroll to and click Device Options Notify Scroll to the field you want to change and click to view the menu.

  • Page 37: Setting The Alarm

    Getting started – Setting the alarm Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to and click Save Options You return to the screen. Device Options Setting the alarm The pager has an Alarm function that you can set to tone at the same time every day.
  • Page 38 Note Pressing any key will silence the alarm, but it will not be disabled. The RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Pager will sound even if it has been turned off. To disable the alarm function, set the Alarm On/Off: field to Off .

  • Page 39: Sending A Message

    You can send a message to an existing contact or add a new contact while composing your message. (You can also send a message directly to another RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Pager without using email. See page 39 for instructions.)
  • Page 40 Getting started – Sending a message screen appears. Enter your contact’s address New Address information and press after each field. ENTER Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Select Save Address by clicking again. You return to the screen with your new contact selected. Click the trackwheel to view the menu where you can select a send method.
  • Page 41 Getting started – Sending a message Type a subject line and press to begin typing your ENTER message. When you are finished composing your message, click the trackwheel to view the menu; select Send Message by clicking again. screen appears. You will see one of the following Messages icons to the left of the message header to indicate message status.
  • Page 42 Getting started – Sending a message In the screen, scroll to and click the icon on the Home COMPOSE functions list. screen appears. Scroll to and click to view [Use Once] the menu where you can select a send method. (For this exercise, choose Use Email screen appears and you can type your...

  • Page 43: Reading A Message

    Getting started – Reading a message screen appears and you can view the sent message’s Messages status. See Chapter 3, ‘Composing & sending messages,’ for detailed information on formatting and composing messages. Reading a message When the pager receives a new message, it will provide one of the following notification types: no notification, beep, beep and vibrate, or vibrate only.

  • Page 44: Using Password Protection

    Once the password is enabled, you will need to enter it when connecting the pager to your PC for use with the RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Desktop Manager. With the pager in the cradle, you must...
  • Page 45 ENTER the RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Desktop Manager tools. If you do not want the password security screen to appear, you must disable your password in the screen. See page 34 for Security details.
  • Page 46 Getting started – Using password protection screen appears. Scroll to and click Device Options Security screen appears. While in the field, Security Password: click the trackwheel to view the menu. Select Change Option by clicking again. A dialog box appears. Roll the trackwheel to change the field to .
  • Page 47 Getting started – Using password protection In the field, set how much idle time Security Timeout: should pass before the password security screen will appear. Click to view the menu, select , and set the Change Option amount of idle time in the dialog box which appears. Click the trackwheel once you have set this field to your preference.
  • Page 48 Getting started – Using password protection To disable password protection Once you disable your password, the password security screen will no longer be displayed. In the screen, scroll to and click the icon on the Home OPTIONS functions list. screen appears. Scroll to and click Device Options .
  • Page 49 Getting started – Using password protection The following dialog box will appear. Scroll to and click Disabled Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to and click Save Options You return to the screen where the password feature Device Options is disabled on the pager.
  • Page 50 The information you entered in the screen of the pager options will appear on the password security screen. If you did not enter any information, default RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 information appears. See page 109 for more Owner details on the screen.

  • Page 51: Composing & Sending Messages

    Composing & sending messages In the first two chapters, ‘Introduction’ and ‘Getting started,’ you learned about your pager’s main components as well as the general procedures required for sending and reading messages using the pager. Now, find out all about the different features the pager offers for advanced composing and sending capabilities.
  • Page 52 Composing & sending messages – Sending a message to multiple contacts In the screen (with a main recipient and a send method already selected), click the trackwheel to view the menu. Click either , or . (For this exercise, Add To: Add Cc: Add Bcc: select...

  • Page 53: Sending Messages To Other Pagers

    A PIN is a number that the wireless network service uses to identify each pager on the network and is similar to a phone number. If you know the PIN of another RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Pager, you can use that number to send a message to a peer pager.
  • Page 54 Composing & sending messages – Sending messages to other pagers screen appears. Scroll to and click an existing contact’s name for which you have a PIN included in the contact’s information. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to and click Use PIN.

  • Page 55: Receiving Confirmation Of A Message

    Substitute Use Email with Use PIN . Receiving confirmation of a message When you send a message to another RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Pager user, you automatically receive confirmation if you send the message to that person’s PIN number. You can also receive confirmation when sending a message by email.

  • Page 56: Attaching Address Book Entries

    Attaching Address Book entries You can send an Address Book entry as an attachment in a message to another RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Pager. While you are composing your message, click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to and click...

  • Page 57: Setting Message Options

    Composing & sending messages – Setting message options You return to the screen and you can see that your message now contains an Address Book attachment. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to and click Send Message See page 78 for information on how to add a new entry to your Address Book.
  • Page 58 Composing & sending messages – Setting message options In the screen, click the trackwheel to view the menu. Messages Scroll to and click Options. screen appears. Click to view the Message List Options menu. Scroll to and click Change Option The following dialog box appears.

  • Page 59: Using Autotext To Compose A Message

    Composing & sending messages – Using AutoText to compose a message Saved Note You can also change the message options from the Messages screen. Using AutoText to compose a message The pager’s AutoText function automatically replaces text you type with pre-programmed text. You can increase how quickly you compose messages by using AutoText.
  • Page 60 Composing & sending messages – Using AutoText to compose a message How AutoText works While typing a message in the screen, type the text ‘ ’. The text ‘ ’ is a default AutoText entry that tells the pager to automatically replace the text with the correctly spelled word ‘...
  • Page 61 Composing & sending messages – Using AutoText to compose a message screen appears. Scroll to and click Device Options AutoText. screen appears with a list of default AutoText AutoText entries. Click to view the screen’s menu. Scroll to and click Item You will be prompted with two fields: (for the...
  • Page 62 Composing & sending messages – Using AutoText to compose a message You can test your new entry by typing the abbreviation while you compose your message. Note In the Replace it with: field, you can insert a macro. Click to view the menu, scroll to and click Insert Macro . Select one of the macros that appears.
  • Page 63 Click to view the menu. Scroll to and click Edit AutoText . You can also edit AutoText entries from the Backup/Restore tool in the RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Desktop Manager. See the RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Desktop Manager online help for more information.
  • Page 64 Composing & sending messages – Using AutoText to compose a message A dialog box appears asking if you want to delete the entry. Scroll to and click You return to the screen and you can see that the entry is AutoText no longer included in the list.

  • Page 65: Automatic Formatting

    Composing & sending messages – Automatic formatting Automatic formatting The pager’s built-in formatting capabilities extend beyond the AutoText function to reduce your typing time dramatically. Auto capitalization As you compose a message, you do not have to worry about pressing the key to capitalize words —...

  • Page 66: Inserting Symbols

    Composing & sending messages – Inserting symbols Begin typing an email address; instead of pressing to access the ‘@’ sign, simply press the key. You will see the ‘@’ sign SPACE appear. When you press the key again, a ‘.’ character SPACE appears.
  • Page 67 Composing & sending messages – Inserting symbols From the screen, press to view the Select Symbol SPACE screen. Use the trackwheel to scroll to the symbol you would like to insert into your message, then click to insert the symbol. You return to your message in the screen and you can see that your symbol choice has been inserted.

  • Page 69: Receiving & Reading Messages

    Receiving & reading messages In this chapter, learn about your options for received messages, how to access more of a long message, and how to open file and Address Book attachments. When you receive a new message, the pager will display visual notification on the screen and will provide other notification, Home...
  • Page 70 Receiving & reading messages – Received message options Save Message — Save the open message. A copy of the message will be placed in the screen. See page 67 for more Saved Messages information on how to save messages. Reply to Message — Send a reply to the sender of the open message.

  • Page 71: Receiving Long Messages

    Receiving & reading messages – Receiving long messages Receiving long messages Occasionally, the message you receive may be longer than what the network can transmit. In this case, the maximum amount allowed is sent to your pager and the remainder is stored in your corporate email Inbox.

  • Page 72: Managing File Attachments

    Receiving & reading messages – Managing file attachments The message will be marked unread. In the Message list, scroll to the unread message and open it by pressing the key. ENTER Press to resume reading the message where you last left off. Managing file attachments If you have received a message on your pager that originally had a file attached, you can send this message to someone else who can...

  • Page 73: Opening An Address Book Attachment

    Receiving & reading messages – Opening an Address Book attachment Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to and click to send the message, including the file Forward Message attachment, to someone who can open the file on their desktop. You return to the Message list where you can view the sent message’s status.
  • Page 74 Receiving & reading messages – Opening an Address Book attachment Position the cursor on the attachment and click the trackwheel to view the menu. Click Open Attachment. screen opens and you can view the Address Attachment information. Click the trackwheel to view the menu and click Cancel You return to the open message.

  • Page 75: Adding Attachments To Your Address Book

    Receiving & reading messages – Adding attachments to your Address Book Adding attachments to your Address Book You can add the Address Book attachment to your list of contacts. Open an Address Book attachment and view it. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to and click Save Address The attachment is added to your Address Book.

  • Page 77: Managing Messages

    Description Message is being sent. Message has been sent out to the network. Message sent to another RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Pager PIN number has been delivered. Message pending (will be sent later). Composed message has been saved (not sent yet).

  • Page 78: Searching Messages

    Managing messages – Searching messages Icon Description New, unread message has been received. Message has been read. Priority status of message is high. Searching messages Use the powerful search function to locate messages and Address Book entries in seconds. Note Messages in the Search list that are saved have a lock icon beside them.
  • Page 79 Managing messages – Searching messages In the field, you can configure the pager to Search List: search all messages, the saved messages, or the Message list. In field, you determine how you want the search Show: results to appear. You can show all messages, only the sent messages, or only the received messages that match your search criteria.

  • Page 80: Saving And Recalling Search Terms

    Managing messages – Saving and recalling search terms Note When you enter text in the Subject: or Message: field, the Search Messages function will search for phrases containing these characters in the subject line and the body of your messages. You can search for a name stored in your Address Book Search Messages while in the...

  • Page 81: Saving Messages

    Managing messages – Saving messages If you make a change to your search terms but want to recall the last saved terms, click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to and click Recall Search The settings will revert to the saved search. Note You can only save the criteria of one search at a time.
  • Page 82 Managing messages – Saving messages In the screen, scroll to a received or sent message Messages and click to view the menu. Scroll to and click Open Message Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to and click Save Message The dialog flashes on the screen.
  • Page 83 Managing messages – Saving messages In the screen, scroll to and click the icon Home SAVED MESSAGES in the functions list. screen appears and you can see that the Saved Messages message has been copied to this folder. Now that the message has been saved, return to the Messages screen to delete the message.
  • Page 84 Managing messages – Saving messages screen appears. An icon beside the message Messages indicates that the message is saved but has not been sent. (The message has been saved in the screen. It has not Messages been saved in the area.) Saved Messages To resume composing, scroll to the saved message and click to...

  • Page 85: Deleting Messages

    Managing messages – Deleting messages Note The message you save while composing is saved in your Messages list, not in the Saved Messages area. Deleting messages Although the pager has ample memory for storing messages, you should delete unnecessary messages in order to manage the list more efficiently.
  • Page 86 Managing messages – Deleting messages You return to the screen and you can see that the Messages message is no longer included in the list. To delete a message from the Messages list You can delete a message from the screen without Messages having to open it.
  • Page 87 Managing messages – Deleting messages To delete multiple messages You can delete more than one message by selecting a date field. In the screen, scroll to a date field. Messages With the date field highlighted, click to view the menu. Scroll to and click Delete Prior The following dialog box appears.

  • Page 88: Resending A Message

    Note Scroll to the top of the original message to find out why the message did not send properly. See the RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Desktop Manager online help for explanations of possible error messages. Model R800D-2-PW – User’s Guide...

  • Page 89: Using The Address Book

    You can also include PIN numbers for contacts with RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Pagers. Add as many different contacts as you like!
  • Page 90 Using the Address Book – Customizing Address Book options In the screen, scroll to and click the icon on Home ADDRESS BOOK the functions list. screen appears. Click to view the menu. Address Book Scroll to and click Options screen appears, displaying the Address Book Options following three options: Sort By...
  • Page 91 Using the Address Book – Customizing Address Book options Scroll to the option you want to change, then click to view the menu. Scroll to and click Change Option The following dialog box appears. Roll the trackwheel to change options. Click the trackwheel once you have changed the option’s setting to your preference.

  • Page 92: Adding Address Entries

    Using the Address Book – Adding address entries Adding address entries You can add entries to the Address Book to suit your needs. To add an Address Book entry You can add address entries to your Address Book to create a contact database.
  • Page 93 An alphabetical listing of all your contacts’ names appears with your new contact’s name inserted in order. Instead of adding all your contacts manually to your pager, you can import them from your PC. See the RIM Inter@ctive Pager Desktop...
  • Page 94 Using the Address Book – Adding address entries Email: Enter your contact’s email address. This field supports alpha-numeric and symbol characters. Pressing the space bar once invokes the ‘@’ sign; pressing the key again invokes a ‘.’ SPACE (period). If you continue to press the key, you can continue SPACE to insert periods.

  • Page 95: Searching Address Entries

    Using the Address Book – Searching address entries having to hold down the key. You can also access the symbols library to use parentheses. Fax: Enter your contact’s fax number. This field supports numeric characters and the ‘–‘, ‘+’, ‘x’ and ‘.’ characters without having to hold down the key.

  • Page 96: Viewing Address Entries

    Using the Address Book – Viewing address entries Type the first letter or letters of the name of the contact you want to find. The letter or letters you type appear in the screen header, preceded by the word Find: To return to your complete list of contacts, click to view the menu.

  • Page 97: Editing Address Entries

    Using the Address Book – Editing address entries In the screen, highlight the name of the contact Address Book whose information you want to view. Click to view the menu. Scroll to and click View Address A virtual business card appears listing all the information you’ve entered for this contact.
  • Page 98 Using the Address Book – Editing address entries From the screen, select the Address Book entry Address Book you want to edit and click to view the menu. Scroll to and click Edit Address screen appears. Use the trackwheel to move Edit Address from field to field.

  • Page 99: Deleting Address Entries

    Using the Address Book – Deleting address entries Deleting address entries You can delete old addresses from your Address Book to save memory space. In the screen, scroll to the contact you want to Address Book delete. Click to view the menu, then scroll to and click Delete Address The following dialog box appears asking if you want to delete...
  • Page 100 Using the Address Book – Deleting address entries Edit Note You can also delete Address Book entries from the Address View Address screens. Model R800D-2-PW – User’s Guide...

  • Page 101: Managing Tasks And Appointments

    Note You can copy Task and Calendar entries from your PC to your pager. See the RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Desktop Manager online help for more information. Using the Tasks function The pager’s Tasks function allows you to keep a list of important tasks that need to be accomplished.
  • Page 102 Managing tasks and appointments – Using the Tasks function In the screen, scroll to and click the icon on the Home TASKS functions list. screen appears. Click the trackwheel to view the Tasks menu. Scroll to and click New Task screen appears, where you can type the New Task information for the task.
  • Page 103 Managing tasks and appointments – Using the Tasks function Icon Description The task has been completed. The task has been deferred or is waiting. The task has not been started or is in progress. Tasks entry fields screen will contain the following entry fields: Tasks Task: Enter the subject of the task.
  • Page 104 Managing tasks and appointments – Using the Tasks function In the screen, scroll to and click the icon on the Home TASKS functions list. The screen appears, displaying a Tasks description for each task. Click the trackwheel to view the menu, then select Open Task by clicking again.
  • Page 105 Managing tasks and appointments – Using the Tasks function To delete tasks You can delete tasks from the task list when they have been completed or when you no longer need to reference them. In the screen, scroll to the task you want to delete. Tasks Click to view the menu then scroll to and click Delete Task...
  • Page 106 Managing tasks and appointments – Using the Tasks function To change a task’s status Once a task’s status has changed, you can reflect this change in the task list. You can mark a completed task as “In Progress” and an in progress task as “Completed.”...
  • Page 107 Managing tasks and appointments – Using the Tasks function To set tasks’ options You can modify the options for how your task list is organized. In the screen, click to view the menu. Scroll to and click Tasks Options screen appears. In the field, select Tasks Options Sort By:...

  • Page 108: Using The Calendar Function

    Managing tasks and appointments – Using the Calendar function When you have made the required changes, click to view the menu. Scroll to and click Save Options You return to the screen. Tasks Using the Calendar function The pager’s Calendar function displays appointments and events in either Agenda view or Calendar view.
  • Page 109 Managing tasks and appointments – Using the Calendar function screen appears in Agenda view on the most Calendar recent date that has an appointment scheduled. Click to view the menu. Scroll to and click Display Calendar The full month will be displayed with a black box highlighting today’s date.
  • Page 110 Managing tasks and appointments – Using the Calendar function In the screen, scroll to and click the icon on the Home CALENDAR functions list. screen appears. Click the trackwheel to view the Calendar menu. Scroll to and click New Appointment screen appears.
  • Page 111 Managing tasks and appointments – Using the Calendar function Note To add a reminder to this appointment, in the Reminder field, select how early you want to be notified of the appointment. Scroll through your options or type the first number of the length of time to set.
  • Page 112 Managing tasks and appointments – Using the Calendar function Notes: Enter any reference notes you want associated with this appointment. To view and edit appointment entries If you are in Calendar view, you must switch to Agenda view before you can view or edit the details of an appointment. In the screen, ensure that you are in Agenda view.
  • Page 113 Managing tasks and appointments – Using the Calendar function Click the trackwheel to view the menu, then select Save by clicking again. Appointment You return to the screen. Calendar To view today’s appointments In the screen, you can view the appointments you have Calendar scheduled for the current date.
  • Page 114 100 Managing tasks and appointments – Using the Calendar function To delete appointment entries You can delete appointments from your Calendar after the appointment has passed. To delete appointment entries You can delete individual appointment entries in Agenda view. In the screen, scroll to the appointment you want to Calendar delete.
  • Page 115 Managing tasks and appointments – Using the Calendar function 101 You return to the screen where the appointment is no Calendar longer in the list. To delete multiple appointment entries You can delete more than one appointment at a time. In Agenda view of the screen, scroll to a date field.
  • Page 116 102 Managing tasks and appointments – Using the Calendar function Note If you want to delete multiple appointments in Calendar view, highlight a date with appointments and click to view the menu. Scroll to and click Delete Appointments . All appointments for the day will be deleted.

  • Page 117: Customizing Your Pager's Options

    Customizing your pager’s options In Chapter 2, ‘Getting started,’ you found the procedure for setting message notification options. Now, learn how to make the most of the pager by customizing all of the options to suit your specific needs. Device Options Home Note In the...
  • Page 118 104 Customizing your pager’s options – Customizing pager options screen appears. Scroll to the option you Device Options want to change and click the trackwheel. Scroll to the field you want to change and click to view the menu. Scroll to and click Change Option The following dialog box appears.

  • Page 119: Pager Options

    Customizing your pager’s options – Pager options 105 Pager options The following pages list the pager’s options and provide page references for further information. About screen contains pager copyright information. You cannot About change the information in this screen. Auto On/Off Use the automatic on/off feature to maximize battery life and still maintain optimal, extended messaging performance.
  • Page 120 Note You can also automatically set the date and time by synchronizing your pager with your PC. See the RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Desktop Manager online help for more information. Time Zone: Select your time zone. The pager will automatically adjust the time depending on the time zone.
  • Page 121 American subscribers, the default is U.S. Note It is possible to get a RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 service that allows you to switch dynamically between both Canada and the United States. It is, however, more expensive for cross- border roaming. Talk to your RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Service Representative for more information.
  • Page 122 108 Customizing your pager’s options – Pager options Notify You can set the pager message notification to tone/vibrate, vibrate, tone, or none. See page 21 for information on how to set the notify options. In Holster: Customize the way the pager notifies you of a new message while it is in the holster.
  • Page 123 Owner This information is shown on the password security screen. If no owner information is entered, default RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 information appears on the password security screen. Name: Enter your name.
  • Page 124 110 Customizing your pager’s options – Pager options Security If you have enabled the password feature in the screen, Security you will have to enter it to access the pager after the password security screen appears. You will also need the password to re- access the screen.

  • Page 125: Connecting To Your Pc

    You can connect the pager to your PC to backup and restore data, synchronize applications, and reconcile email. Connecting the pager to a computer for transferring data requires the cradle and the RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Desktop Software. These items are included in your RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 package. Note When connecting the pager to the PC use only the cradle provided by Research In Motion Limited.
  • Page 126 PC computer. (If you do not know the number of the COM port that the cradle is plugged into, the RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Desktop Manager can detect it for you. See the RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Desktop Manager online help for more information.)
  • Page 127 Customizing your pager’s options – Connecting to your PC 113 Pager 850 Desktop Manager and online help for more information on all the capabilities of the software. Note If the password is enabled, you must enter it before you can connect to the desktop.

  • Page 129: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently asked questions This chapter includes answers to some common questions about the RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Pager. Alarm Why is my alarm not sounding when I’ve set the time? • Ensure that you have enabled the alarm by setting the field to ‘...
  • Page 130 116 Frequently asked questions – Battery • Use the vibrator notification option because it requires less power than the beeper. See page 21 for information on the notification options of the pager. • Avoid using the pager for long messages. The reply with text feature also makes your messages longer, draining the battery faster.

  • Page 131: Home Screen

    Frequently asked questions – Home screen 117 Home screen How can I return to the Home screen? The screen that displays the functions list and the date and time is called the screen. Home • Press the key repeatedly until you return to the BACKSPACE screen.
  • Page 132 118 Frequently asked questions – Messages • These two messages were Welcome messages to help you learn how to use the RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 pager for the first time. Why are my messages not being sent out? You can tell that messages have not been sent because they have a clock icon beside them.

  • Page 133: Punctuation

    Frequently asked questions – Punctuation 119 You can tell that messages have been returned because they have an ‘x’ beside them. • Open the message and scroll to the top. The Message field indicates why the message was returned. Status Follow the instructions included there.

  • Page 134: Resetting The Pager

    120 Frequently asked questions – Resetting the pager • Other punctuation marks are included in the Symbols library which is accessed by pressing . See SPACE page 52 for information on how to insert a symbol. • You can also insert international characters into your messages.
  • Page 135 After you reset your pager, synchronize with the RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Desktop Manager to ensure that all information has been restored. See the RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Desktop Manager online help for more information. Model R800D-2-PW – User’s Guide...

  • Page 137: Specifications

    Specifications Mechanical Properties Weight: 4.1oz (115g) (without AA battery) Size (LXWXH): 3.5”X2.5”X0.89” landscape, (0.94 at battery compartment) Memory: 2 MByte Flash memory 304 kBytes RAM Cradle Properties Weight: 6.7 oz (191g) (cradle and cord) 1.5 oz (42 g) (adaptor) Size (LXWXH): 2.9”X2.6”X1.4”...
  • Page 138 124 Specifications Message Audible beeper mechanical Notification: vibrator, user-configurable alert options Other features: Real-time clock; audible alarm; AutoText and address book updates Ports: RS-232 compatible serial port operating speeds up to 115 200 baud • Input voltage from 5V p-p to +/- 30 V •...

  • Page 139: Regulatory Compliance

    Specifications 125 Support MDC4800 v3.2/3.3, RD-LAP v3.2/3.3 Air Protocol Support NCL (Native Control Language) Interface Protocols: RAP (RIM’s Radio Access Protocol). Frequency Transmitting: 806 to 825 MHz Receiving: 851 to 870 MHz Regulatory compliance Complies with: FCC part 15, 90 - PENDING Industry Canada RSS 119 - PENDING Model R800D-2-PW –...

  • Page 141: Advanced User's Tips

    Advanced user’s tips This chapter is intended for advanced users. It contains several tips and shortcuts you can use on the pager to increase the speed and efficiency of using your pager. Tips for navigating General tips If you want to: press/type: Go to the top message, task, or appointment in a list...
  • Page 142 128 Advanced user’s tips – Tips for navigating If you want to: press/type: Scroll a screen at a time in the Messages TRACKWHEEL , or screens Address Book Calendar Tasks Find a specific contact in the Address Book the first letters of the screens name or the initials separated by a space...
  • Page 143 Advanced user’s tips – Tips for navigating 129 If you want to: press: Go to the list of messages while in the Home screen or screen Saved Messages Start a search for a message in the Messages screens Saved Messages Tasks and Calendar tips If you want to: press:...

  • Page 144: Tips For Selecting

    130 Advanced user’s tips – Tips for selecting Tips for selecting General tips If you want to: press/type: Change options in any screen within SPACE function Options while rolling the trackwheel the first letters/numbers of your selection Select Yes in a pop-up dialog box Select No in a pop-up dialog box Select Cancel in a pop-up dialog box BACKSPACE...
  • Page 145 Advanced user’s tips – Tips for editing 131 If you want to: press/type: Turn on caps lock mode in any screen where SHIFT you can enter text Turn off caps lock mode in any screen where SHIFT you can enter text Capitalize a letter (with Key Rate enabled) hold the letter Insert international characters...
  • Page 146 132 Advanced user’s tips – Tips for editing Calendar tips If you want to: press/type: Delete all appointments prior to the BACKSPACE highlighted date with a date field highlighted in agenda view Insert numbers in Phone and Fax fields the associated key without using the on the keyboard while in the field...

  • Page 147: Limited Warranty

    RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 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 RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 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 148 RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Hardware, or through the use of synchronization software. In as much as the wireless data service provided as part of the RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Solution is provided via RIM from a Model R800D-2-PW – User’s Guide...
  • Page 149 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 RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Solution, including, without limitation, the lack of service coverage in the area in which YOU wish to use the RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Solution.
  • Page 150 ACTION. THE ALKALINE BATTERIES PROVIDED WITH THE RIM INTER@CTIVE PAGER 850 HARDWARE ARE PROVIDED AS IS, AND ARE NOT, FOR PURPOSES OF THIS WARRANTY, PART OF THE RIM INTER@CTIVE PAGER 850 HARDWARE. YOU ASSUME THE RISK OF USING ANY ACCESSORY NOT PROVIDED AS PART OF THE RIM INTER@CTIVE PAGER 850 SOLUTION.

  • Page 151: Research In Motion Limited Software License Agreement

    Terms and Conditions This is a legal agreement between you, the Customer ("You"), and Research In Motion Limited ("RIM"). BY INSTALLING, USING OR MAKING ONE OR MORE COPIES OF THIS SOFTWARE (OR ANY COMBINATION OF THE FOREGOING), YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT.
  • Page 152 4.WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMERS; NONINFRINGEMENT, EACH U.S. GOVERNMENT RIGHTS. WITH RESPECT 4.1 RIM warrants that any disk or SOFTWARE, other media that the SOFTWARE is ACCOMPANYING PRODUCT recorded on, if provided by RIM, will MANUAL(S) AND WRITTEN be free from defects in materials and MATERIALS.
  • Page 153 RIM'S LIABILITY apply to You. EXCEED COST REPLACING MEDIA UPON WHICH 4.5 IN NO EVENT SHALL RIM BE SOFTWARE IS RECORDED. LIABLE OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT This software is provided LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS...

  • Page 155: Index

    Index viewing entries, 82 Advanced user's tips, See Tips About Agenda, See Calendar Hot keys, xiii Alarm this guide, xiii–xiv description, xii Activating your pager, 16 entry fields, 24 Adding FAQs, 115 address attachments to setting, 23–25 your Address Book, 61 Appointments,managing, address entries, 78–81 87–102...
  • Page 156 Battery deleting multiple entries, changing, 17–18 description, 3 description, xii FAQs, 115 editing appointments, 98– installing, 17–18 RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 editing tips, 132 Address Book, 75–86 notification of composing and sending appointments, 109 messages, 37–53, 37–53 shortcuts, 129 customizing your pager's switching to Agenda view, options, 103–13...
  • Page 157 Description composing, 69–71 Address Book, xii using AutoText, 45–50 Alarm, xii Confirmation of messages, AutoText, 46 RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Connecting to a PC, 112–13 solution, 2 Contents, v–vii Calendar, xii of package, 1–2 Compose, xi Cradle...
  • Page 158 144 Index Disabling messages automatically, alarm, 23–25 51–52 pager options, 103–4 number fields, 52 password security screen, Frequently asked questions, 34–35 115–21 alarm, 115 battery, 115 Home screen, 117 Editing LCD screen, 117 Address Book entries, 83– messages, 118–20 punctuation, 120 appointment entries, 98–...
  • Page 159 Index 145 keyboard, 5–6 message status, 13–14, 63– LCD screen, 3 locking, 35–36 navigational, 14 quick setup, 21–23 sent message status, 27 resetting, 121–22 task status, 89 serial port, 4 Including Address Book specifications, 123–25 entries in messages, 42–43 status icons, 13 Industry Canada trackwheel, 5–6 certification, iv...
  • Page 160 146 Index resending, 74 saving, 67–70 Managing saving attachments in appointments, 87–102 your Address Book, 61 messages, 63–74 saving while composing, tasks, 87–102 69–71 Menus, 10 searching, 64–66 Messages sending, 25–29 attaching Address Book sending one-time entries, 42–43 messages, 27–29 automatic capitalization, sending to multiple contacts, 37–39...
  • Page 161 Index 147 Punctuation FAQs, 120 One-time message,sending, 27–29 Quick start setup, 21–23 Opening Address Book attachment, 59–60 file attachments, 58 Radio Options turning off, 19 turning on, 18 customizing for the Reading Address Book, 75–77 customizing for your messages, 29–30, 55–61 Recalling search terms, 66–67 pager, 103–13 description, xii...
  • Page 162 148 Index multiple messages, 73 messages, 25–29, 37–53, open messages, 71–72 37–53 tasks, 91 messages to multiple Resending messages, 74 contacts, 37–39 Resetting the pager, 121–22 messages to other pagers, 39–41 one-time messages, 27–29 Sent messages Safety information, ix–x saving, 67–69 Saved Messages description, Serial port description, 4 Setting...
  • Page 163 Index 149 Turning on/off pager, 16 Tasks radio, 18, 19 adding, 87–89 changing status, 92 deleting, 91 Using description, xii AutoText to compose a editing, 89–90 message, 45–50 entry fields, 89 Calendar, 94–101 icons, 89 password security screen, managing, 87–102 30–36 setting options, 93–94 Tasks, 87–94...

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