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Page 1: Learn More
Learn More BlackBerry Curve 8500 Series... - Page 2 MAT-26552-001 | PRINTSPEC-059 SWD-646527-1027012955-001 | RCG41GW/RCL21CW...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Welcome to BlackBerry!...5 About inserting a SIM card...6 Phone basics...7 Make a call...7 Change your ring tone ...7 Add a contact ...8 Phone tips...8 Pair with a Bluetooth enabled device ...9 Bluetooth indicators...9 About emergency calls...10 Message basics ...11 Send an email message ...11... - Page 4 Connect to a Wi-Fi network ...21 Wi-Fi connection indicators...22 Personalize your device...23 Change your wallpaper ...23 About the BlackBerry Desktop Software...25 System requirements: BlackBerry Desktop Software... 25 Install the BlackBerry Desktop Software...25 Insert a media card...26 Synchronize your media files...27 Switch devices ...28 Switch your device manually...
- Page 5 Safety information...33 Carrying your device...33 Driving and walking safely...33 Specific Absorption Rate data...34 Interference with electronic equipment...35 Legal notice...37...
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Page 7: Welcome To Blackberry
Welcome to BlackBerry! Thank you for choosing a BlackBerry® Curve™ smartphone! To set up your device, insert the SIM card (if a SIM card was included with your device), insert the battery, and complete the setup wizard. For more information, see the Start Here poster that came with your device. -
Page 8: About Inserting A Sim Card
• You are switching from one device that required a SIM card to another device. Remove the SIM card from your previous device and insert it into your new BlackBerry device. Depending on your wireless service provider, you might need a PIN code for the SIM card. -
Page 9: Phone Basics
Phone basics Do not hold your BlackBerry® device near your ear while you use the speakerphone. Hearing damage can occur. For more information, see the Safety and Product Information booklet, located on the BlackBerry® User Tools CD. Make a call 1. -
Page 10: Add A Contact
Answer a call Adjust the volume during a call Turn on or turn off mute during a call Press the Press the Volume keys on the right side of your BlackBerry® device Press the key at the top of your device... -
Page 11: Pair With A Bluetooth Enabled Device
Pair with a Bluetooth enabled device You must pair your BlackBerry® device with a Bluetooth® enabled device before you can connect to it. For more information about preparing the Bluetooth enabled device for pairing, see the documentation that came with the Bluetooth enabled device. -
Page 12: About Emergency Calls
If you are outside of a wireless coverage area and the SOS wireless coverage indicator appears, you can only call emergency numbers. Your BlackBerry® device is designed to allow emergency calls even when your device is locked. Depending on your device model and the wireless network that your device is connected to, your device is also designed to allow emergency calls when the SIM card is not inserted. -
Page 13: Message Basics
Message basics Send an email message 1. On the Home screen, click the Messages icon. 2. Press the key. 3. Click Compose Email. 4. In the To field, type an email address. 5. Type a message. 6. Press the key. 7. -
Page 14: Message Tips
5. Click Ok. 6. Type a message. 7. Press the key. 8. Click Send. Message tips Compose a message from a message list Reply to a message Reply to all SMS text message screen Press the Press the Press the... - Page 15 Forward a message Move to the top of a message list Move to the bottom of a message list Press the Press the Press the...
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Page 17: Media Basics
Media basics Depending on your BlackBerry® device, the camera or video camera feature might not be supported. Take a picture 1. On the Home screen, click the Camera icon. 2. To zoom in to or out from a subject, slide your finger up or down on the trackpad. -
Page 18: Record A Video
Record a video To perform this task, you must have a media card inserted in your BlackBerry® device. 1. On the Home screen, click the Media icon. 2. Click the Video Camera icon. 3. Click the trackpad. 4. To pause recording, click the trackpad again. -
Page 19: Picture Tips
Resume a slide show Music tips Do not use your headphones at a high volume. Hearing damage can occur. For more information, see the Safety and Product Information booklet, located on the BlackBerry® User Tools CD. Pause or resume playing a song... -
Page 20: Video Tips
Video tips Pause or resume playing a song or video Adjust the volume during a video Press the key on the top of your BlackBerry® device Press the Volume keys on the right side of your device... -
Page 21: Browser Basics
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. On the Home screen, click the Browser icon. - Page 22 Insert a slash mark (/) in the web address field Add a bookmark Open your bookmark list Stop loading a web page Press the Shift Press the Press the Press the key and the...
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Page 23: Wi-Fi Connection Basics
4. Complete the instructions on the screen. 5. When you are prompted to save a profile for the Wi-Fi® network, click Next so that your BlackBerry® device connects to the Wi-Fi network automatically next time. 6. Click Finish. To change your Wi-Fi options again later, on the Home screen, click Manage... -
Page 24: Wi-Fi Connection Indicators
Your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network but does not have access + Wi-Fi to BlackBerry services over the Wi-Fi connection. network name Your connection to a Wi-Fi network is turned on, but you are not in a... -
Page 25: Personalize Your Device
Personalize your device Change your wallpaper 1. From the Home screen, press the 2. Click Options. 3. Click Wallpaper. 4. Perform one of the following actions: • To take a picture, click Camera. Click the camera icon. • To select a picture that you have already taken, click the picture. •... -
Page 27: About The Blackberry Desktop Software
About the BlackBerry Desktop Software You can use BlackBerry® Desktop Software to charge your BlackBerry device, back up and restore device data, and synchronize calendar appointments, music, pictures, and so on, between your device and your computer. For more information, see the online help in the BlackBerry® Desktop Manager. -
Page 28: Insert A Media Card
If the BlackBerry® Desktop Manager does not open automatically, perform one of the following actions: • If you are using a Windows computer, click Start > All Programs > BlackBerry > Desktop Manager. • If you are using a Mac computer, in the Applications folder, click the BlackBerry Desktop Manager icon. -
Page 29: Synchronize Your Media Files
• If you are using a Windows® computer, click Media. • If you are using a Mac computer, in the Media section in the left pane, click Music. For more information, see the online help in the BlackBerry Desktop Manager or visit www.blackberry.com/go/mediaplayer. Remove a media card... -
Page 30: Switch Devices
Switch devices If you are switching from a BlackBerry® device that is associated with an existing email address (for example, a Google Mail™ or Windows Live™ Hotmail® email account) to a new BlackBerry device, perform the following actions: 1. On your computer, open the BlackBerry® Desktop Manager. Use the Device Switch Wizard to transfer data from your previous device to your new device. - Page 31 To complete this task you must know the PIN for your new BlackBerry® device and, depending on your wireless service provider, either your new device IMEI, ESN, or MEID. To find the required device information on your new device, on the Home screen, click the Options icon.
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Page 33: Troubleshooting
I cannot make or receive calls or send and receive messages Verify that your BlackBerry® device is connected to the wireless network. If the OFF indicator appears at the top of the Home screen, click the Manage Connections icon. Select the check box beside Mobile Network. -
Page 34: The Battery Is Not Charging
• If you use email message filters, verify that the options for email message filters are set correctly. The battery is not charging For more information about charging your BlackBerry® device, see the user guide for your device. key. Click Register Now. -
Page 35: Safety Information
For more information about carrying your device, including separation distances when wearing your device, see the Safety and Product Information booklet located on the BlackBerry® User Tools CD that came with your device. To purchase RIM approved holsters equipped with an integrated belt clip or other accessories for your device, contact your wireless service provider or visit www.shopblackberry.com. -
Page 36: Specific Absorption Rate Data
Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. This BlackBerry device model meets government requirements for exposure to RF energy. For more information on the SAR data for this BlackBerry device, see the Safety and Product Information booklet, located on the BlackBerry® User Tools CD. -
Page 37: Interference With Electronic Equipment
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment, including medical devices, might not be shielded against the RF signals from the BlackBerry® device. For more information, see the Safety and Product Information booklet, located on the BlackBerry® User Tools CD. -
Page 39: Legal Notice
Legal notice ©2009 Research In Motion Limited. All rights reserved. BlackBerry®, RIM®, Research In Motion®, SureType®, SurePress™ and related trademarks, names, and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world. - Page 40 performance, trustworthiness, legality, decency, links, or any other aspect of Third Party Products and Services. The inclusion of a reference to Third Party Products and Services in this documentation does not imply endorsement by RIM of the Third Party Products and Services or the third party in any way. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT SPECIFICALLY PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW IN YOUR JURISDICTION, ALL CONDITIONS, ENDORSEMENTS, GUARANTEES, REPRESENTATIONS, OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY CONDITIONS, ENDORSEMENTS, GUARANTEES,...
- Page 41 Some airtime service providers might not offer Internet browsing functionality with a subscription to the BlackBerry® Internet Service. Check with your service provider for availability, roaming arrangements, service plans and features. Installation or use of Third Party Products and Services with RIM's products and services may require one or more patent, trademark, copyright, or other licenses in order to avoid infringement or violation of third party rights.
- Page 42 AGREEMENTS OR WARRANTIES PROVIDED BY RIM FOR PORTIONS OF ANY RIM PRODUCT OR SERVICE OTHER THAN THIS DOCUMENTATION. BlackBerry® Curve™ 8520 smartphone model number: RCG41GW This is a Wi-Fi® enabled device subject to restrictions of use in some member states of the European Community.