Page 2 RIM 950 Wireless Handheld™ User’s Guide Part Number: MAT-02743-001 Rev.001 Last revised 04/28/00 At the time of printing, documentation complies with versions: Operating System 2.0.13 and Applications 1.7.0 © 1997-2000 Research In Motion Limited. All rights reserved. RIM, Research In Motion, the RIM logo, and “Always On, Always Connected” are trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.
Page 3 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 • 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. This device complies with Industry Canada RSS 119. This device complies with the Class B limits for radio noise emissions as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,”...
Page 5 FCC compliance statement (USA) ...3 Industry Canada Certification ...4 Important safety information ...9 Welcome...11 About this guide...12 About Research In Motion...14 Get to know your handheld...15 Handheld components ...15 Turning on your handheld ...17 Turning off the handheld...17 Description of keys ...18 Selecting Options ...29 Setting the date and time ...30 Setting message notification ...31...
Page 6 Creating a response list ...50 Customizing the auto signature...51 Sending an Auto Reply message ...52 Attaching Address Book entries ...53 Using AutoText ...54 Automatic formatting...59 Inserting symbols ...60 Summary and tips...61 Receiving and reading messages ...63 Received message options ...63 Receiving long messages ...65 Forwarding long messages...66 Sending file attachments ...66...
Page 7 Managing Tasks and Appointments...95 Using the Tasks function ...95 Using the Calendar function ...99 Summary and tips...105 Using the MemoPad and Calculator ...107 Using the MemoPad function ...107 Using the Calculator function ...109 Summary and tips...111 Customizing your handheld’s options ...113 Setting the alarm ...113 Customizing handheld options ...114 Handheld options ...115...
Page 9 Remember to follow any special regulations governing the use of the RIM 950 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 use any cradle, charging unit or any other accessory that is not manufactured or supplied by RIM or an authorized RIM accessories supplier. Use of any accessory that is not supplied or approved for use by RIM is not permitted. Use only those battery types specified in this User’s Guide.
Page 11 6 or 8-line LCD, and a unique trackwheel so that you can navigate and communicate with ease. If you would like to extend the capabilities of your RIM 950 Wireless Handheld, contact your service provider about Desktop Software. Desktop Software can synchronize your contacts, appointments, and tasks between your PC and the handheld.
Page 12 email addresses. Enter notes for individual contacts and search the database to find specific contacts. Calendar: Keep track of appointments using either Calendar or • Agenda view. • Tasks: Add, edit, delete tasks, and mark tasks as complete. • Alarm: Set the alarm on the handheld to sound daily. •...
Page 13 functions are included, as well as answers to many frequently asked questions. A summary, including a list of relevant tips, appears at the end of each chapter. The handheld has two display options: Large Font and Small Font. Throughout this guide, the graphics depicting the handheld’s LCD show the Large Font option.
Page 14 RIM is a world leader in the mobile communications market. Our current product portfolio includes mobile email solutions, wireless handhelds, and wireless modems. RIM has a history of developing breakthrough wireless data solutions. Our products are based on industry-leading technologies, providing the best in radio coverage, small size, high performance and long battery life.
Page 15 This chapter will help you get acquainted with your handheld before you start sending and receiving messages. Here are some details on the handheld’s main components: 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 performing basic mathematical calculations.
Page 16 You can increase the readability of the LCD by using the backlighting feature. To activate backlighting, press the orange key three times in a row. The backlight will shut off automatically if you do not press any keys or use the trackwheel for more than 10 seconds.
Page 17 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 page 31 for information on notification options. The serial port on the bottom of the handheld fits into the prongs of the docking cradle (available from your service provider).
Page 18 The following chart describes special keyboard and trackwheel combinations that will help you navigate, compose messages, and configure the options on the handheld. Scrolling and selecting • • Scroll through accented characters • Roll the trackwheel with your thumb to scroll up and down through screen lines, fields, and menu items.
Page 19 ALT characters and backlighting The orange symbol characters, printed in orange above the alphabetic keys. • Press the character you type. Press and hold the key while you type to affect all characters. • Press the backlighting. An ‘A’ icon appears in the top right corner of your screen when the Horizontal scroll and changing options •...
Page 20 NUM lock • Press Any key that you press in the upper row will be typed in its numeric form. Press again to return to regular mode. An ‘N’ icon appears in the top right corner of your screen when num lock mode is activated. If you leave num lock activated and return to the Home screen, you will not be able to select icons using the trackwheel.
Page 21 Select multiple messages • Hold the trackwheel in the Messages screen to select more than one message. You can delete or save these messages, of mark them read or unread. Carriage returns, select highlighted items • Press the carriage return, moving your cursor to a new line.
Page 22 Delete characters ahead of cursor, delete messages • • Insert a space, scroll through field options • • • Open symbols library for extra characters • 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: Press message to delete the selected character...
Page 23 To select a symbol, either scroll to a symbol and click, or press the associated alpha key under the desired symbol. You will return to your message with the symbol inserted. The handheld’s LCD screen is composed of the Home screen, function screens that are launched from the Home screen, and menus within each function.
Page 24 The following chart shows each function icon and describes the corresponding function: Messages Compose Locked Messages Search Messages Address Book Calendar Tasks Receive, read, reply to, compose, forward, save, and delete messages. Type and send messages using one of five send methods: email, phone, fax #, 1-way pager, or Interactive Handheld (handheld- to-handheld).
Page 25 Set the alarm on the handheld to sound daily. Alarm Compose, edit, and delete important notes. MemoPad Perform basic mathematical operations. Calculator Customize the way the handheld notifies you of messages; set the password; customize Autotext; set the date/time; Options program the automatic on/off feature.
Page 26 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. The Home screen appears when you turn on the handheld. It is your starting point for using the handheld’s functions.
Page 27 These icons appear on the handheld’s LCD screen to indicate battery power, coverage levels, and keyboard modes. Battery power indicator Coverage strength indicator Data is being sent Data is being received key mode is activated key mode is activated lock mode is activated Unread messages waiting...
Page 28 These icons appear on the handheld’s LCD screen to indicate the status of pending, sent, and received messages. Message is being sent. Message has been sent out to the network. Sent message has been delivered (appears only when using the one of the following send methods: Interactive Handheld, Phone, Fax #, 1-way Pager).
Page 29 Status of the message is high These icons appear on the handheld’s LCD screen to indicate positions within fields, lists, menus, and screens. Indicates the cursor position You are at the bottom of a menu or screen; scroll the trackwheel up to view more items. You are at the top of a menu or screen;...
Page 30 • Use the menu. While in an option field, click to view the menu. Scroll to Change Options and click. A dialog box appears where you can scroll through your options. Once you reach the option you prefer, click the trackwheel. After setting all of the options in the screen, click to view the menu.
Page 31 Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to Save Options and click. You return to the Device Options screen. You can customize the way the handheld notifies you when you receive a message. See page 118 for more information on notification settings.
Page 32 idle for that amount of time, you will need to type your password to use the handheld. You can also manually activate the password security screen by selecting the Lock function from the Home screen. You should lock your handheld if you leave it unattended. If you do not want the password security screen to appear, you must disable your password in the Security screen.
Page 33 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. You return to the Device Options screen.
Page 34 The password security screen will appear and you will need your password to use the handheld. Once you disable your password, the password security screen will no longer appear. In the Home screen, scroll to the OPTIONS icon and click. The Device Options screen appears.
Page 35 password protection. Equipped with this knowledge, you’re now ready to start sending messages.
Page 37 Now that you’re more familiar with the handheld, you can start sending and receiving messages. The following steps will help you get started: Install a new battery Turn on the radio Send a test message Set a password to protect your handheld. Depending on usage, the handheld can operate for weeks using a single AA alkaline battery.
Page 38 Once you have removed the battery cover, you can remove the old battery and insert a new battery. When inserting the new battery, make sure that the battery connectors are aligned for the correct polarity. The handheld will vibrate and beep if the battery has not been inserted properly.
Page 39 When you first receive your handheld, the wireless radio will be turned off, and the handheld cannot communicate over the wireless network. You must turn on the radio before you can send and receive messages. In the Home screen, scroll to the TURN WIRELESS ON icon and click.
Page 40 You can send a message to an existing contact or add a new contact while composing your message. In the Home screen, scroll to the COMPOSE icon and click. In the To: screen, click the trackwheel to view the menu; scroll to New Address and click.
Page 41 The Messages screen shows a list of message headers for each message you’ve sent/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 message’s status.
Page 42 The new message appears on your screen. Scroll down to read the entire message. Scroll up past the subject line of the message to view the message status, recipient(s), sender, and date. Click the trackwheel to view the menu, then scroll to your next option.
Page 43 In the previous chapters of this guide, you learned about your handheld’s main components, and the general procedures required for sending and reading messages. This chapter explains the different features that the handheld offers for advanced composing and sending capabilities. You can change the message options for all message types: received, saved, and sent.
Page 44 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 that you would like to set and press the through your options.
Page 45 In the Home screen, scroll to the COMPOSE icon and click. The To: screen appears. Scroll to a contact’s name and click. A menu appears, listing the send methods available for that contact. Scroll to the send method of your preference and click. You can set the following message options for the message that you are currently composing without affecting the default settings for all messages.
Page 46 The Current Message Options screen appears. Scroll to the field that you would like to set, then press the change the option. Click to view the menu. Scroll to Save and click. You return to the To: screen. When you select Interactive Handheld as your send method, you can send messages to other handhelds and receive confirmation that the recipient has received and read your message.
Page 47 Type a subject line and press message. (If you selected Use Once in step 2, you will be prompted to type the recipient’s Interactive Handheld address information.) 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 48 In the Home screen, scroll to the COMPOSE icon and click. The To: screen appears. Scroll to [Use Once] and click to view the menu. Select a send method. (For this exercise, select Use Email.) The One Time Email screen appears and you can type your contact’s email address.
Page 49 You return to the To: screen where the group is added to your list of recipients. Type your subject in the Subject field and press to begin composing your message. When you have finished composing your message, click to view the menu. Scroll to Send Message and click. You can send a message to more than one recipient and choose whether recipients are addressed directly (To:), carbon copied (Cc:), or blind carbon copied (Bcc:).
Page 50 Scroll to Send Message and click. You can compose a message that contains a list of statements from which another RIM 950 user can choose when replying to your message. In the Home screen, scroll to the COMPOSE icon and click.
Page 51 While composing a message, type a question in the message body that requires a response, then press Type Responses:, then press Type the first response option, then press create your list of responses, pressing option. When you have finished composing your message, click the trackwheel to view the menu.
Page 52 Enabled: field, press the then press In the Auto Signature: field, type the information that you would like recipients to see at the end of your messages. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to Save Options and click. In the Home screen, scroll to OPTIONS and click.
Page 53 In the Auto Reply: field, type the information that you would like recipients to see in the Auto Reply message. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to Save Options and click. You can send an Address Book entry as an attachment. In the Home screen, scroll to the COMPOSE icon and click.
Page 54 See page 84 for information on how to add a new Address Book entry. The handheld’s AutoText function automatically replaces text 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 for your specific needs, you can use AutoText to: •...
Page 55 While composing your message in the To: screen, type the text ‘hte’. The text ‘hte’ is a default AutoText entry that tells the handheld to automatically replace the text with the correctly spelled word ‘the’. As soon as you press the replaces the error.
Page 56 You can test your new entry by typing the keyword while you compose your message. In the Home screen, scroll to the OPTIONS icon and click. The Device Options screen appears. Scroll to AutoText and click. The AutoText screen appears with a list of default AutoText entries.
Page 57 Once the appropriate replacement text is in the Replace it with: field, click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to Save Item and click. The new AutoText entry will appear in the AutoText entries list in alphabetical order. When you enter this AutoText entry into a message and press the inserted into your message.
Page 58 If you do not wish to keep an AutoText entry (either a default entry or one that you added), you can delete it. In the Home screen, scroll to the OPTIONS icon and click. The Device Options screen appears. Scroll to AutoText and click.
Page 59 The handheld’s built-in formatting capabilities extend beyond the AutoText function to reduce your typing time. As you compose a message, you do not have to worry about pressing the key to capitalize words — the handheld has two methods of performing capitalization for you. •...
Page 60 A blank space appears in the field. The next time you press the You can type numbers in the Interactive Handheld, BlackBerry PIN, Work, Home, Mobile, 1-way Pager, and Fax fields without pressing key. Begin typing a number in one of these fields and instead of pressing key to access numeric keys, simply press the associated character key.
Page 61 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 To: screen and you can see that your symbol has been inserted. In this chapter, you learned more about composing and sending messages.
Page 63 In this chapter, you will learn about your options for received messages, how to retrieve more of a long message, how to reply to a message containing a response list, and how to manage file and Address Book attachments. When you receive a new message, the handheld will display visual notification on the Home screen and will provide other notification, depending on how you have set your notification options.
Page 64 Forward Message — Forward (send) the open message to another contact. If an attachment is included with a message, it will be forwarded with the message. Reply with Text — Send a reply to the sender of the open message. The text of the original message appears below your reply.
Page 65 Occasionally, you may receive a message exceeding the maximum size currently allowed by the network. You can receive the rest of your message by following this procedure: In the Home screen, scroll to the MESSAGES icon and click. Open a message. If the message is too large to view at one time, you will see the message “More available”...
Page 66 You can configure the handheld so that messages over a specific number of kilobytes will be forwarded to another email address. By default, the handheld is set to receive complete messages of up to 16, 000 kilobytes (approximately 16, 000 characters). In the Home screen, scroll to the OPTIONS icon and click.
Page 67 You return to the Message List and you can view the sent message’s status. Another RIM 950 user can send you a message that contains a response list. You can choose one of the responses as your reply message.
Page 68 In the Home screen, scroll to the MESSAGES icon and click. Open a received message and read it. (If there are attachments to the message, the number of attachments is displayed at the top of the message.) Scroll to the end of the message; if there is an Address Book attachment for you to open, you will see its name and size.
Page 69 Open a received message and read it. Scroll to the top of the message. Place your cursor in the From: field and click to view the menu. 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.
Page 71 Chapters 3 and 4 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 efficiently. There are two types of saved messages: messages that you’ve already sent or received and would like to save to the Locked Messages screen, and messages that you are composing but would like to save without sending.
Page 72 Messages list but also remains in the Messages screen, where it will appear with a lock icon beside it. Return to the Home screen by clicking to view the menu, scrolling to Close and clicking. In the Home screen, scroll to the LOCKED MESSAGES icon and click.
Page 73 You may wish to save a message that you have not finished composing, so that you may complete and send it at a later time. In the Home screen, scroll to the COMPOSE icon and click. While composing in the To: screen, click the trackwheel to view the menu.
Page 74 Use the handheld’s search function to locate specific messages in seconds. In the Home screen, scroll to the SEARCH MESSAGES icon and click. The Search Messages screen appears. In the Name:, Subject:, and Message: fields, type the keywords for which you want to search.
Page 75 options. Release the your preference. Select the types of messages that you want the results of the search to show. In the Show: field, press the through your options. Release the the field to your preference. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to Search Messages and click.
Page 76 The settings will revert to the saved search. Although the handheld has ample memory for storing messages, you should delete unnecessary messages in order to manage the list more efficiently. If you are in the Messages screen, you can delete a message without opening it.
Page 77 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 Messages List Options screen.) You return to the Messages screen where the message is no longer included in the list.
Page 78 You can delete all messages prior to a particular day by selecting a date field. In the Home screen, scroll to the MESSAGES icon and click. In the Messages screen, scroll to a date field. With the date field highlighted, click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to Delete Prior and click.
Page 79 In the Home screen, scroll to the MESSAGES icon and click. In the Messages screen, scroll to the message that you want to resend and click to view the menu. Select Open Message by clicking again. The text of the message will appear. Click to view the menu. Scroll to Resend Message and click.
Page 80 The message will be marked as unread. You can mark all of the messages on the handheld as read. In the Home screen, scroll to the MESSAGES icon and click. Scroll to the top of the Messages screen and select the date field.
Page 81 messages at your convenience. In the next chapter you’ll discover the various features of the Address Book.
Page 83 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 84 default, this 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 option is set to Yes. Scroll to the field that you would like to set, then press the key to scroll through your options.
Page 85 Type your contact’s information, pressing field. You can also type your contact’s full name in the First: or Last: field and press First: field and the last name will appear in the Last: field. To save your contact information, click to view the menu. Scroll to Save Address and click.
Page 86 contacts frequently. When you send a message, all recipients in the group will be addressed. 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 Group and click. A dialog box appears prompting you to type a name for the group.
Page 87 In the Add Member screen, select the individual address entry that you want to add to the group. Click to view the menu. Scroll to Use Email and click. The New Group screen appears with your contact added as a member.
Page 88 You can edit the email group you have created if you want to delete a member, add a member, change a member, or view the information for a member. In the Home screen, scroll to the ADDRESS BOOK icon and click.
Page 89 Corporate Email service. If you have Corporate Email service, you may type your contact’s BlackBerry PIN number to send a message to another handheld without having to use an email address. You do not have to press key to type numbers in this field.
Page 90 Title: Type your contact’s job title/position. Company: Type the name of the company for which your contact works. Work: Type your contact’s business phone number. This field supports numeric characters and the ‘–‘, ‘+’, ‘x’ and ‘.’ characters without having to hold down the symbols library (press Home: Type your contact’s home phone number.
Page 91 Notes: Type any reference notes you would like to keep about your contacts. This field supports alpha-numeric and symbol characters. Press for a new line. Fax: Type your contact’s fax number. This field supports numeric characters and the ‘–‘, ‘+’, ‘x’ and ‘.’ characters without having to hold down the key.
Page 92 In the Address Book screen, select the Address Book entry that you want to edit and click to view the menu. Scroll to Edit Address and click. In the Edit Address screen, use the trackwheel to move from field to field. Press the through the text to make your edits.
Page 93 You return to the Address Book screen where the entry is longer included in the list. The handheld’s powerful search tool enables you to go directly to a specific contact so you do not have to scroll through a lengthy address list.
Page 94 In this chapter, you learned how you can store address information for each person or company that you might want to contact. Not only are you familiar with the various address book fields, but you can also add, view, edit, delete, and search for addresses. In the next chapter, you will learn about managing your tasks and appointments.
Page 95 The handheld contains 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 96 Confirm Task Delete: Select whether or not you want to confirm the deletion of a task. By default, this option is set to Yes. Scroll to the field that you would like to set, then press the key to scroll through your options. Release the key once you have set the option to your preference.
Page 97 Click the view the menu. Scroll to Save Tasks and click. Your new task will be listed in the Tasks screen with one of the following three icons beside it, depending on the task’s status. The task has been completed. The task has been deferred or is waiting.
Page 98 recorded for this task. If you select By Date, you can enter the date on which this task is due. Notes: Type any reference notes you would like to keep about the task. In the Home screen, scroll to the TASKS icon on the functions list and click.
Page 99 You return to the Tasks screen and you can see that the task is no longer in the list. In the Home screen, scroll to the TASKS icon and click. In the Tasks screen, select the task for which you want to change the status, then click to view the menu.
Page 100 In the Calendar screen, click to view the menu. Scroll to Display Agenda or Display Calendar and click. If you switch to another view and then exit the Calendar screen, that view will appear the next time you open the function. This view displays only the days on which you have appointments, allowing you to see your “agenda”.
Page 101 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 move from field to field, adding information for the appointment. Press to go to the next field.
Page 102 You return to the Calendar screen. The New Appointment screen contains the following fields: • Subject: Type the subject of the appointment. • Location: Type the location where the appointment is to be held. • Date: Type the date of the appointment. The default is today's date.
Page 103 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 Home screen, scroll to the CALENDAR icon and click. In the Calendar screen, ensure that you are in Agenda view. Select the appointment that you want to view or edit.
Page 104 In the Calendar screen, click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to Today and click. You will move to today's date in the list of appointments. In the Home screen, scroll to the CALENDAR icon and click. In the Calendar screen, scroll to the appointment that you want to delete (in Agenda view) or the day on which there are appointments to delete (in Calendar view).
Page 105 A dialog box appears asking if you want to delete prior appointments. Click Yes. You return to the Calendar screen and you can see that the appointments have been removed from the list In this chapter, you learned how you can organize your time and projects using the tasks and calendar functions.
Page 107 The handheld features a MemoPad for recording lists, notes, or other important information that you’d like to store aside from messages. The Calculator function helps you perform simple mathematical operations. You can use the MemoPad function to add, edit, view, and delete important memos.
Page 108 Type a title for your memo and press 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 and you can see that your new memo appears in alphabetical order.
Page 109 In the Memo screen, you can add/edit text. Hold the you roll to scroll horizontally through the text. When you have finished making changes to your memo, click to view the menu. Select Save by clicking again. In the Home screen, scroll to the MEMOPAD icon and click. In the MemoPad screen, scroll to the memo that you want to delete.
Page 110 In the Home screen, scroll to the CALCULATOR icon and click. The Calculator screen appears. Use the keyboard to enter the first number of the mathematical calculation. Using the trackwheel, scroll to the operator you want and click. Enter the next number of the mathematical calculation. Using the trackwheel, scroll the trackwheel to the equal sign and click.
Page 111 In this chapter, you learned how to use the MemoPad function and the Calculator function. You can not only add, edit, and view memos in the MemoPad screen, but you can also perform mathematical operations in the Calculator screen. In the next chapter, you’ll find out how to customize your handheld’s options.
Page 113 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. The handheld has an alarm function that you can set to tone at the same time every day.
Page 114 Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to Save Options and click. The Daily Alarm screen contains the following entry fields: Time: Set the time at which you want the alarm to sound. The default is 12:00 AM. Alarm On/Off: Select whether or not you want the alarm to sound. The default is Off.
Page 115 Scroll to the field that you would like to set, the press the key to scroll through your options. Release the you have set the field to your preference. Click to view the menu, then scroll to Save Options and click. You return to the Device Options screen.
Page 116 Weekday Off: Set the handheld to turn off automatically at a specific time throughout the week Weekend On: Set the handheld to turn on automatically at a specific time on the weekend Weekend Off: Set the handheld to turn off automatically at a specific time on the weekend The AutoText screen contains a list of all current AutoText entries.
Page 117 Date: Set the current date See the ‘Composing and Sending’ chapter for more information on Default Message Options. We recommend that you do not edit these fields. Email Service: Indicates the type of message service that you are using to send email messages. Phone Service: Indicates the type of message service that you are using to send phone messages.
Page 118 Roaming: Choose the country in which you are located. Subscribers in each respective country will have their home country as the default setting. Radio: Turn the handheld’s radio on or off. In certain situations, such as travelling by plane, it is important to turn off the radio in your handheld to prevent radio frequency interference.
Page 119 Volume: Select the volume for your notification tune. Choose from Low, Medium, High, Escalating, or Off. If you set your notification type to vibrate and set the Volume: field to Low, the handheld will vibrate only once when a new message arrives. If you set this field to Medium, High, or Escalating, the handheld will vibrate twice when a new message arrives.
Page 120 Stop Reminder After (min): Set the number of minutes after which the reminders should stop. The default is set to 15 min. By default, you will continue to be notified of unread messages waiting up to 15 minutes after they arrive. This information appears on the password security screen (if you have set a password).
Page 121 Key Rate: Set the speed (Slow, Fast or Off) at which your cursor moves whenever the key is pressed and held. The default setting is Slow. In the Security screen, you can set your password options to ensure greater handheld security. Password: Select whether or not you want to enable a password on the handheld.
Page 122 File Free: Indicates the amount, in bytes, of available memory to store messages, address entries, and AutoText entries. PIN: This is the handheld’s address number. Other handheld users can use this address number to send messages directly to you. ESN: Indicates the handheld’s serial number. O/S: Indicates the version of the Operating System.
Page 123 UI: Indicates the current version of the User Interface. In the User Profile screen, you can configure how the handheld manages your incoming messages. Handheld Address: You can verify the user name assigned to your handheld when you make changes to the User Profile. When you save your User Profile, you will receive a confirmation message that includes the user name assigned to your handheld.
Page 124 Auto Reply Enabled: Set whether or not you wish to send an automatic reply back to the address of message senders. Auto Reply: Type the information that you would like recipients to see whenever the handheld sends an automatic reply. Auto Signature Enabled: Set whether or not your messages will contain information in an automatic signature at the end of every message that you send.
Page 125 This chapter includes answers to some common questions about the handheld. • 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. See page 114 for information on setting this field.
Page 126 • Avoid using the handheld for long messages. The Reply with Text option also makes your messages longer, draining the battery faster. • Avoid using the backlighting feature because it requires a lot of power. • Turn off your handheld’s radio when receiving your mail is not urgent, or if you are out of coverage range.
Page 127 Products that use alkaline batteries require special storage procedures. • If you expect that you will not be using your handheld for many weeks or months, then you should remove the AA battery from the unit. The handheld shuts down, and after approximately 24 hours enters a special storage state.
Page 128 • Select Close from an application’s menu or, in the Device Options screen, scroll to the [Return to Home screen] option and click. • Check the Screen/Keyboard option from the Device Options screen. See page 114 for more information on how to set options.
Page 129 clock icon beside the message when you resend it, another attempt is made to transmit the original message. Duplicate copies will not be sent. See page 78 for more information on resending messages Returned messages will have an ‘X’ beside them in the Messages screen.
Page 130 other key functions. • Other punctuation marks are included in the symbols library which you can open by pressing page 60 for information on inserting a symbol. • You can also insert international/accented characters into your messages. When composing a message or entering text, press and hold a letter key while rolling the trackwheel to scroll through international characters/ accented characters.
Page 131 Messages and other information stored on the handheld will not be lost. If you were in the process of composing a message, however, the message will be lost.
Page 133 Weight: Size (LXWXH): Display: Controls: Message Notification: Other features: Less than 5 oz (140g) (with AA battery) 3.5”X2.5”X0.89” landscape, (0.94 at battery compartment) Full graphic LCD with custom annunciators and backlighting, 132 x 65 pixels; 6 or 8 line by ~25 character text/ graphics display Trackwheel for scrolling and selecting menus;...
Page 134 Ports: Battery: Power Supply: Operating: Storage: Relative Humidity: Network Support Interface Protocols: RS-232 compatible serial port at operating speeds up to 115, 200 baud • Input low -25V to +0.6V; input high +2.4V to +25V • Maximum data rate 115, 200 baud •...
Page 135 Transmitting: Receiving: Handheld complies with: 896 to 902 MHz, 12.5 kHz Channels 935 to 941 MHz, 12.5 kHz Channels FCC part 15, 90...
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AND BINDERS OR OTHER CONTAINERS) TO RIM. 1.0 DEFINITIONS 1.1 “SOFTWARE” means the Software provided under this license to You in conjunction with the RIM 950 Wireless Handheld Product (the regardless whether SOFTWARE is the Desktop Software or software residing on the Product.
Page 138 This does not imply any rights future upgrades SOFTWARE. COPYRIGHT; RESTRICTIONS 3.1 The SOFTWARE is owned by RIM and is protected by Canadian, US and international copyright laws. therefore, treat the SOFTWARE like other copyrighted material. 3.2 You may not print, copy, reproduce, distribute, modify or in any other manner duplicate the SOFTWARE, in whole or in...
Page 139 implied warranties conditions relating SOFTWARE to the extent they are not disclaimed below are limited days. warranty does not extend to any disk or other media that has been damaged as a result of accident, misuse, abuse, or as a result of service or modification by anyone other than RIM.
Page 140 DOES APPLY WITHOUT REGARD TO WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES CLAIMED, ASSERTED OR BROUGHT IN ACTION SOUNDING TORT CONTRACT, WARRANTY, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LAW OR FORM OF ACTION. SHALL RIM'S LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED THE COST OF REPLACING UPON WHICH SOFTWARE IS RECORDED. 4.6 This SOFTWARE is provided with RESTRICTED...
Page 141 Research In Motion Limited (“RIM”), the manufacturer and provider of the RIM 950 Wireless Handheld Hardware, comprising of the RIM 950 Wireless Handheld, together with the RIM 950 Wireless Handheld Cradle and Holster, warrants to YOU, the end- user (“YOU”), that the RIM 950 Wireless Handheld Hardware will...
Page 142 RIM, and where it is determined by RIM that such malfunction is not the fault of the RIM 950 Wireless Handheld itself. Additionally, if the malfunction results from the...
Page 143 RIM 950 Wireless Handheld Hardware. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT IS THE EXLCUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO YOU. UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, AND THE LAWS OF THE SEVERAL...
Page 144 THE MONTHLY RENTAL FEES FOR ONE (1) YEAR, OR THE COST OF REPAIRING OR REPLACING THE RIM 950 WIRELESS HANDHELD HARDWARE, WHICHEVER IS GREATER. This Limited Warranty gives YOU specific legal rights, and YOU may also have other rights that vary from state to state. Some states...
Page 145 about Research In Motion, 14 this guide, 12 activating your handheld, 17 adding addresses, 84 appointments, 101 attachments to messages, 53 autotext entries, 55 autotext entries using a macro, 56 contacts from messages, 68 group addresses, 85 memos, 107 tasks, 96 address book adding entries, 84 adding entries from...
Page 146 autotext adding entries, 55 adding entries using a macro, 56 deleting entries, 58 description of, 54 editing entries, 57 searching for entries, 58 using to compose messages, 54 backlighting, 23 battery description of, 16 FAQs, 125 installing, 37 calculator description of, 12, 25 exiting, 110 performing mathematical operations, 110...
Page 147 address book options, 83 auto signature, 51 handheld options, 113 message notification options, 31 message options, 43 task options, 95 date and time, setting, 30, 116 default message options, 117 deleting addresses, 92 appointments, 104 autotext entries, 58 memos, 109 messages, 76 multiple messages, 78 open messages, 77...
Page 148 forwarding long messages, 66 frequently asked questions, 125 alarm, 125 battery, 125 LCD screen, 128 messages, 128 punctuation, 129 storage, 126 functions description of, 11 icons, 24 menus, 26 screens, 23 getting started, 37 to know your handheld, 15 group addresses creating, 85 editing, 88 viewing, 87...
Page 149 inserting symbols, 60 installing, battery, 37 key assignment chart, 18 key rate, 121 keyboard description of, 16 hot keys, 18 LCD screen backlighting, 23 components, 23 description of, 15 FAQs, 128 function menus, 26 function screens, 23 graphics, 27 license agreement, 137 locked messages, description of, 24 locking...
Page 150 deleting, 76 deleting multiple messages, 78 deleting open messages, 77 description of, 11, 24 FAQs, 128 formatting automatically, 59 forwarding long messages, 66 managing, 71 managing tips, 80 marking as read, 80 marking as unread, 79 options for received messages, 63 reading, 41, 63 receiving, 63 receiving and reading...
Page 151 using, 31 performing mathematical operations, 110 searches, 74 power on/off, description of, 12, 25 punctuation automatic, 59 FAQs, 129 radio turning off, 39 turning on, 39 read messages, marking, 80 reading, messages, 41, 63 recalling search terms, 75 received message options, 63 received messages saving, 71...
Page 152 performing, 74 recalling, 75 saving, 75 specifying search terms, 74 searching addresses, 93 autotext entries, 58 messages, 74 security disabling password protection, 34 enabling password protection, 32 locking the handheld, 33 using password protection, 31 send methods, 44 sending auto reply messages, 52 file attachments, 66 messages, 40, 43 messages to a group, 48...
Page 153 trackwheel, description of, 16 turn radio on/off, description of, 12, 25 turning on/off handheld, 17 radio, 39 unread messages, marking, 79 using address book, 83 autotext, 54 autotext to compose a message, 54 calculator, 109 calendar, 99 lock, 33 macro to add a new autotext entry, 56 memopad, 107 password protection, 31...

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