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Blackberry 8100 Upgrade Instructions
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Check software versions
Desktop
Open desktop manager and click help
Check that the Desktop version is v 4.1 or above.
Desktop software version is 4.1 or above
Please check your handheld software version
Desktop software version is less than v4.1
Please download the latest desktop manager software
Handheld

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Summary of Contents for Blackberry 8100

  • Page 1 Check software versions Desktop Open desktop manager and click help Check that the Desktop version is v 4.1 or above. Desktop software version is 4.1 or above Please check your handheld software version Desktop software version is less than v4.1 Please download the latest desktop manager software Handheld...
  • Page 2 From the icon menu screen, click on Options or Settings and then click on About The about screen will display the version and platform of the software. If the it is version 4.2.0.61 (Platform 2.2.0.35) or below Please download the latest handheld software. Please download the desktop manager and/or handheld from the Vodafone software download site Follow the screens and save the .exe on your computer.
  • Page 3: Desktop Installation

    Desktop Installation Select English and click OK The installer will start Click Next...
  • Page 4 Select New Zealand and click Next Read and then select ”I accept the terms in the license agreement” and click Next...
  • Page 5 Enter User Name and Organization and select the anyone option then click Next Either accept the default destination folder by clicking Next or click Change and select a new destination...
  • Page 6 Ensure the Typical option is selected and click Next If you are a corporate customer, please choose the BlackBerry Enterprise Server option. If you are have a internet email address only, please choose the BlackBerry Internet Service then click Next...
  • Page 7 If you chose the BlackBerry Enterprise Server option above, please choose your corporate mail platform and click Next If you chose the BlackBerry Enterprise Server option, please choose Redirect messages using the BlackBerry Enterprise Server option and click Next...
  • Page 8 Please choose any of the shortcuts you require to launch the desktop manager and then click Next Click Install to start the installation...
  • Page 9 Please wait while the software installs. Click Finish once it completes...
  • Page 10 To install double click on the .exe you downloaded earlier You may get this screen Click Run Select English and then click OK If you have BlackBerry Desktop Manager running you will see the following error: Just close Desktop Manager and click continue...
  • Page 11 The installer will start...
  • Page 12 Click Next Select New Zealand and click Next...
  • Page 13 Read and then select ”I accept the terms in the license agreement” and click Next Please wait while the software installs.
  • Page 14 Click Finish to complete installation To check that the new handheld software has been added to the desktop manager, click Help and then select About Desktop Manager...
  • Page 15 Click the Device Software tab and check that the Version 4.2 handheld software for your handheld model has been added. Cable your handheld and ensure that it connects to the desktop manager If not Click Options and select Connection Settings...
  • Page 16 Click Detect and make sure the connection box shows your BlackBerry PIN then click OK The desktop manager now shows your device as connected.
  • Page 17 If you get this pop-up, just click No as you can backup your handheld as part of the upgrade process. When requested, please enter the password that you may have setup on your BlackBerry Click OK If the Application Updates Available box appears then click Update Now...
  • Page 18 If this box does not appear then double click the Application Loader in the Desktop Manager and wait for the Application Loader Wizard to appear Click Next...
  • Page 19 When the Device Application Selection box appears, you can install all features or just select the ones that you want by clicking the check boxes When you have selected all the features you require, click Next...
  • Page 20 Select the backup options and click Next Click Finish to complete the Application Loader Wizard...
  • Page 21 During the loading process, the box above will be displayed. Do not disconnect your handheld or exit the desktop manager until all applications have been loaded and the following screen is displayed. Click Close to complete the upgrade.
  • Page 22 If you are an enterprise customer, you may leave your handheld cabled and activate your handheld to the BlackBerry Enterprise Server. If you choose to disconnect your handheld at this point, you should contact your administrator for a wireless activation password to activate your handheld.