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  • Page 2 BlackBerry® 7250 , Powered by Sprint PCS...
  • Page 3 RIM shall not be responsible or liable for any part of such dealings. The RIM and the BlackBerry families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties of Research In Motion Limited - used by permission. RIM, Research In Motion, BlackBerry, ‘Always On, Always Connected’...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Programs ..............2 Setting Up Your BlackBerry 7250 ........3 Set-Up Checklist .
  • Page 5 Using Your BlackBerry 7250 as a Modem ........

  • Page 6: Welcome To Sprint

    Welcome to Sprint Sprint and Nextel have come together offering you more choice and flexibility to do whatever you want, whenever you want. This powerful combination brings you access to more products, more services, and more of what you need to do more of what you want. Welcome to a future full of possibility.

  • Page 7: Getting Started With Your Blackberry 7250, Powered By Sprint Pcs

    Congratulations on purchasing a BlackBerry® 7250 This Getting Started Guide introduces you to Sprint PCS Service and all the features of your new BlackBerry 7250. Whether you are a first-time BlackBerry device user or you are already familiar with BlackBerry device technology, this guide is designed to make getting started as easy as possible.

  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Blackberry 7250

    Getting to Know Your BlackBerry 7250 The BlackBerry 7250 Phone button Open the phone screen Notification LED Earpiece Headset jack Trackwheel USB Port Select or click an item Escape button Exit a screen Backspace key Alt key Enter key Type the alternate...

  • Page 9: Programs

    Programs Explore the many useful programs that your BlackBerry 7250 has to offer. Here are a few to get you started: Click Messages to view the messages list, compose new messages, and set options for email messages. Click Internet Browser to visit Web pages, browse for download items, and set browser options.

  • Page 10: Setting Up Your Blackberry 7250

    Setting Up Your BlackBerry 7250 Set-Up Checklist Setting up your BlackBerry 7250 is quick and easy. Just follow these steps and you’ll be on your way: Insert the Battery (page 4). Charge the Battery (page 5). Turn Your BlackBerry 7250 On (page 5).

  • Page 11: Insert The Battery

    BlackBerry 7250. Replace the battery cover. If the battery is charged, your BlackBerry 7250 turns on and the confirm date and time dialog box appears. If the date and time are incorrect, click Edit. (See “Set the Date and Time”...

  • Page 12: Charge The Battery

    Note: If you install the BlackBerry Desktop Software included on the CD, you can charge your BlackBerry 7250 by connecting it to your computer. See “Can I charge my BlackBerry 7250 by connecting it to my computer?” on page 35 for more information.

  • Page 13: Set The Date And Time

    Nationwide Sprint PCS Network service area. For more information about wireless coverage indicators, please see the chart on page 32. If your BlackBerry 7250 is on but the wireless radio is turned off (if the coverage indicator says ), you can connect to the network by clicking Turn Wireless On.

  • Page 14: Set Up Your Sprint Pcs Voicemail

    Sprint recommends that you enable your voicemail passcode. Set Up Your BlackBerry 7250’s Email Set up a primary email account for your BlackBerry 7250 using either BlackBerry Internet Service (this account type is for individuals or small businesses that don’t...

  • Page 15: Setting Up Email On Your Blackberry 7250

    Use this option if one or more of the following situations apply: You purchased your BlackBerry 7250 in a store. You want to set up a new email account for use with your BlackBerry 7250. You want to send and receive email messages on your BlackBerry 7250 from one or more existing, supported email accounts.

  • Page 16: Setting Up For Email Using Blackberry Internet Service

    Setting Up for Email Using BlackBerry Internet Service You can set up for email using a Web browser on your BlackBerry 7250 or on a computer. To set up for email, you must create a login ID and password. The first time that you log in to the BlackBerry Internet Service Web site, you can add a supported email address, create a BlackBerry email address, or do both.
  • Page 17 Type the personal information number (PIN) and electronic serial number [ESN (dec)] for your BlackBerry 7250. Note: To find your PIN and ESN (dec) on your BlackBerry 7250, click Options > Status . Click Continue. Setting Up Email on Your BlackBerry 7250...
  • Page 18 Type the login information. User ID: Type a login name of your choice for the BlackBerry Internet Service Web site. Choose Password: Type a login password of your choice for the BlackBerry Internet Service Web site. Confirm Password: Retype your login password.
  • Page 19 Logging In to the BlackBerry Internet Service Web Site Logging In Using Your BlackBerry 7250 You must log in to the BlackBerry Internet Service Web site to add or remove supported email accounts and to manage settings and message delivery options.
  • Page 20 Click Submit and then click Get Link. Logging In Using a Computer You must log in to the BlackBerry Internet Service Web site to add or remove supported email accounts and to manage settings and message delivery options. To log in to your account: Verify that the computer is connected to the Internet.

  • Page 21: Finding More Information

    Note: If you log into the BlackBerry Internet Service Web site using a browser on your BlackBerry 7250, click the Help link on the Web page and then click Help (Get Link) in the menu. Setting Up Email on Your BlackBerry 7250...

  • Page 22: Installing The Blackberry Desktop Software

    Installing the BlackBerry Desktop Software Install the BlackBerry Desktop Software on a computer to perform any of the following actions: Synchronize personal information management (PIM) data, such as contacts, tasks, and appointments. Backup and restore your BlackBerry 7250 data. Load new programs on your BlackBerry 7250, such as updated system software, games, and third-party personal information management programs.

  • Page 23: Setting Up For Email Using Blackberry Enterprise Server

    Setting Up for Email Using BlackBerry Enterprise Server Your system administrator might set up your BlackBerry 7250 for email on your behalf, or you might need to integrate your BlackBerry 7250 with a supported email account yourself using one of the methods described here.
  • Page 24 To use the BlackBerry Desktop Software: Insert the BlackBerry Desktop Software Installation CD into your CD drive. Complete the onscreen instructions: Select BlackBerry Enterprise Server or BlackBerry Desktop Redirector as your account integration option. Select BlackBerry Enterprise Server as your email redirection option.

  • Page 25: Using Your Blackberry 7250

    Using Your BlackBerry 7250 Now that you have your BlackBerry 7250 set up and ready to use, you can start taking advantage of all the features of your device. This section outlines many of your BlackBerry 7250’s basic features. For complete details, click Help or go online to access your complete user guide.

  • Page 26: Making And Answering Phone Calls

    When you hear the tone and see the “Waiting Call” message, click Answer – Hold Current to answer the incoming call and put the other call on hold. To switch between calls: Click the trackwheel and then click Flash. Using Your BlackBerry 7250...

  • Page 27: Using Voicemail

    For information about setting up voicemail on your BlackBerry 7250, see “Set Up Your Sprint PCS Voicemail” on page 7 for details. New Voicemail Message Alerts When you receive a new voice message, your BlackBerry 7250 alerts you and prompts you to call your voicemail. Note: When you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages.

  • Page 28: Sending Email Messages

    A personal identification number (PIN) uniquely identifies each BlackBerry device on the network. If you know the PIN of another BlackBerry device user, you can send a PIN message to that person. To find your PIN, in the BlackBerry 7250 options, click Status.

  • Page 29: Sending Sms (Text) Messages

    If you have installed BlackBerry Desktop Manager software on your computer (see “Installing the BlackBerry Desktop Software” on page 15), you can also add Contacts by connecting your BlackBerry 7250 to your computer and synchronizing with a compatible Personal Information Management (PIM) address book.

  • Page 30: Using The Calendar

    To insert a slash mark (/), press the Shift key + the Space key. The Go To dialog box tracks the Web addresses that you type. To go to a Web page on the list, click the Web address and then click OK . Using Your BlackBerry 7250...

  • Page 31: Setting A Blackberry 7250 Password

    On the Lock screen, roll the trackwheel. Click Unlock. Type your password. Press the Enter key ( Note: When the BlackBerry 7250 is locked, you should be able to make an emergency call without dialing the emergency access number. Click Emergency Call . Click Yes .

  • Page 32: Location Settings

    Location Settings Your BlackBerry 7250 is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services that may be available in the future. The Location feature allows the network to detect your position. Turning Location off will hide your location from everyone except 911.

  • Page 33: Using Bluetooth With Your Blackberry 7250

    Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Setting Up a Data Connection With Your PC In order to use your BlackBerry 7250 as a modem, you’ll first need to load the Sprint PCS® Connection Manager Software on your PC, then use the USB cable to connect your BlackBerry 7250 to your PC.
  • Page 34 When installing the software, in the “Custom Setup” window, select Install Blackberry Drivers in addition to the two default selections. Once the software has been fully installed, connect your BlackBerry 7250 to your PC using the supplied USB cable. (Your PC will detect the connection and a “Found New Hardware”...

  • Page 35: Finding Help With Other Features

    Index. User Guide The user guide is only a few clicks away on your BlackBerry 7250! To learn more about how to use your BlackBerry 7250, click Help. In the menu on your BlackBerry 7250, click Help to see help topics associated with the program that you are using.

  • Page 36: Blackberry 7250 Basics And Shortcuts

    Switch between programs Escape button. Go to the top of a screen Press Go to the bottom of a screen Press Turn the BlackBerry 7250 on or off Press and hold the Power button. BlackBerry 7250 Basics and Shortcuts...

  • Page 37: Typing And Editing

    – or – Cut selected text Click the trackwheel and click Cut. Press and click the trackwheel. Paste selected text – or – Click the trackwheel and click Paste. Cancel a selection Press the Escape button. BlackBerry 7250 Basics and Shortcuts...

  • Page 38: Fields

    Alt mode on unread message transmitting data saved Web page filed message service book message includes placed call waiting attachment text (SMS) alarm set missed call message voicemail message received call system is busy BlackBerry 7250 Basics and Shortcuts...

  • Page 39: Wireless Network Coverage

    Indicators on the Home screen show the wireless coverage level for the area in which you are using your BlackBerry 7250. A low level of wireless coverage might limit the use of some features, as shown in the chart below.

  • Page 40: Shortcuts

    Shortcuts Your BlackBerry 7250 offers a number of keyboard shortcuts to help make navigating your device easier and faster. Phone Shortcuts Open the phone screen or make a Press the Phone button. phone call End a call Press and hold the Escape button.

  • Page 41: Message List Shortcuts

    Move the cursor vertically in month Press and hold and roll the view trackwheel. Note: For the Calendar shortcuts to work in Day view, in the calendar options, set the Enable Quick Entry field to No . BlackBerry 7250 Basics and Shortcuts...

  • Page 42: Frequently Asked Questions

    Verify that the connectors align. See “Insert the Battery” on page 4 for more information. If you connect your BlackBerry 7250 to your computer to charge (see below), verify that the computer is turned on. If you connect your device to the computer using a USB hub, the hub must be self powered to provide enough power to charge your device.
  • Page 43 To find more help with sending and receiving email messages, in the messages list, click the trackwheel. Click Help > Email Messages . Can I integrate my BlackBerry 7250 with a corporate email account if I do not have access to a BlackBerry Enterprise Server? If you use Microsoft Outlook (Workgroup installation) with an email account on a Microsoft Exchange Server version 5.5 or later and your BlackBerry 7250 does...
  • Page 44 Why does the screen on my BlackBerry 7250 turn off? When you do not use your BlackBerry 7250 for a period of time, the screen turns off to conserve battery power. Roll the trackwheel or press any key to turn the screen on again.

  • Page 45: Blackberry Internet Service - Frequently Asked Questions

    BlackBerry Internet Service – Frequently Asked Questions How do I change or update the BlackBerry device I want to use with the BlackBerry Internet Service? The BlackBerry Internet Service is linked to your particular BlackBerry 7250. If you switch BlackBerry devices, you can log in to the BlackBerry Internet Service Web site to update the device PIN that is associated with the BlackBerry Internet Service.

  • Page 46: Where Can I Find More Information

    Where Can I Find More Information? User Guide The user guide is only a few clicks away on your BlackBerry 7250! To learn more about how to use your device, click Help. In the menu on your BlackBerry 7250, click Help to see help topics associated with the program that you are using.

  • Page 47: Terms And Conditions Of Services

    Terms and Conditions of Services Thanks for choosing Sprint. These terms and conditions are part of your agreement with Sprint for PCS (CDMA) Services. Separate terms apply for any iDEN products or services. Please note these terms may not be the most current version. You can get a current version of the terms on our Web site at www.sprint.com or by requesting a copy from us at 1-888-211-4PCS.
  • Page 48 apply to any increases in such taxes, Universal Service fees or other charges. Activating Service. Before activation, we may check your credit and verify your identity. You must have and maintain satisfactory credit to receive and continue to receive Services. We may charge a nonrefundable activation fee, deposit, prepayment or other fee to establish or maintain Services.
  • Page 49 Certain changes may be conditioned upon payment of an Early Termination Fee or certain other charges. Termination of Services. Consistent with this Agreement: (a) we may terminate Services at any time with notice to you and, in certain instances, without notice; and (b) you may terminate Services at any time with prior notice to us.
  • Page 50 on our digital network (the “Nationwide Sprint PCS Network”) as well as coverage we make available to you through agreements with other carriers (“off network” or “roaming” coverage). All coverage maps are high level representations of outdoor coverage and there are gaps in coverage within areas shown as covered on the maps. Coverage is not available everywhere, nor can we guarantee you will receive coverage at all times, or without interruptions or delays (e.g., dropped calls, blocked calls, etc.) in the coverage areas we identify.
  • Page 51 charged for an entire voice call based on the time period in which the call is initiated. Partial minutes of use are rounded up to the next minute. Sprint PCS Vision Charges . Vision usage is measured in bytes, not in minutes.
  • Page 52 Invoicing & Payment. Invoicing cycles and dates may change from time to time. Monthly recurring and related charges for Services are generally invoiced one invoicing cycle in advance. Other charges are invoiced soon after they are incurred. Most usage is generally applied to the invoicing cycle in which they are incurred, but in some instances may be applied to subsequent invoicing cycles.
  • Page 53 allow, a deposit may not be used to pay any invoice or delay payment. The deposit amount, the length of time we hold the deposit and changes to the deposit amount are determined based on your credit and payment history. The rate of interest, if any, on the deposit is subject to change. We may mix deposits with our other funds.
  • Page 54 Wireless Web. Wireless Web Services may be available depending on your device and Service plan/option. This is not a Vision service. Usage is calculated on minutes used and generally deducts from your Service plan minutes. See our printed in-store materials or visit www.sprint.com for additional important information on this option.
  • Page 55 Disclaimer of Warranties. WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OF WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING (TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW) ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE CONCERNING YOUR SERVICES OR WIRELESS DEVICE. WE DO NOT PROMISE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE SERVICES AND YOU AGREE TO HOLD US HARMLESS FOR ALL SUCH PROBLEMS.
  • Page 56 MANDATORY ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES. INSTEAD OF SUING IN COURT, YOU AND SPRINT AGREE TO ARBITRATE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, CONTROVERSIES OR DISPUTES AGAINST EACH OTHER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMEN, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE SERVICES, ANY PHONES/EQUIPMENT, OR ADVERTISING, EVEN IF IT ARISES AFTER YOUR SERVICES HAVE TERMINATED, AND INCLUDING CLAIMS YOU MAY BRING AGAINST SPRINT'S EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVES, OR THAT SPRINT MAY BRING AGAINST YOU (“CLAIMS”).
  • Page 57 If any party files a judicial or administrative action asserting a claim that is subject to arbitration and another party successfully stays such action or compels arbitration, the party filing that action must pay the other party's costs and expenses incurred in seeking such stay or compelling arbitration, including attorneys' fees.

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