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- Page 1 Getting Started Guide BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Smartphone...
- Page 2 MAT-18387-001 | PRINTSPEC-016 SWD-354911-0228114902-001 | RBE41GW...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Welcome to BlackBerry!..........................3 Set up your device............................5 Insert the SIM card and battery..........................5 Charge the battery..............................7 Complete the setup wizard..........................8 Learn the basics............................13 Move around the screen ............................14 Open a menu................................15 Typing basics................................16 Applications.................................19 Home screen status indicators.........................20 Message list status indicators..........................20... - Page 4 Send an SMS text message..........................24 Add a contact..............................24 Take a picture ..............................25 Visit a web page..............................25 Schedule an appointment..........................26 Pair with a Bluetooth enabled device......................26 About using your device with a computer.......................27 About switching devices............................29 Transfer a file between your device and your computer using the Roxio Media Manager.....30 Synchronize data between your device and your computer ...............30 Insert a media card..............................31 Find more information............................32...
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Page 5: Welcome To Blackberry
Get ready to experience the freedom and connectivity of your all-in-one mobile solution. Setting up your BlackBerry® Pearl™ smartphone is easy. Simply verify that your SIM card and battery are inserted in your device, charge the battery, and complete the setup wizard. -
Page 7: Set Up Your Device
Your SIM card is a small rectangular plastic card that stores important information about your wireless service. Your SIM card might already be inserted in your BlackBerry® device. Depending on your wireless service provider, you might need a PIN code for your SIM card. - Page 8 12. Slide the battery cover back onto the device. If the battery is charged, the device turns on. If the device does not turn on, charge the battery. Figure 1. Remove the battery cover Figure 2. Insert the SIM card...
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Page 9: Charge The Battery
Charge the battery 1. Connect the small end of the travel charger cable to the USB port on the side of your BlackBerry® device. 2. If necessary, perform one of the following actions: • Insert the plug blade attachment into the power adapter. -
Page 10: Complete The Setup Wizard
Insert the plug blade attachment or fold down the plug blades (if necessary) If you have installed the BlackBerry® Desktop Software, you can use the USB cable that came with your device to connect your device to your computer for charging. For more information, see the "About using your device with a computer"... - Page 11 1. In the setup wizard dialog box, roll the trackball to highlight Run Setup Wizard. 2. Click (press) the trackball. 3. Read the setup wizard introduction. 4. Roll the trackball to highlight Next. 5. Click the trackball. 6. Complete the instructions on the screen. Note: If the setup wizard dialog box does not appear automatically, on the Home screen, press the key.
- Page 12 • BlackBerry Internet Service option: Use this email setup option to create a new email address for your device or to associate your device with one or more (up to ten) existing email addresses. This option is most common for individual users. You...
- Page 13 3. If necessary, click Update Now. 4. If necessary, click Create New Account. 5. To accept the terms of the license agreement, select the Yes option. Click I Agree. 6. If necessary, type a login user name and password of your choice. Type the password using the multi-tap input method.
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Page 15: Learn The Basics
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Page 16: Move Around The Screen
Move around the screen • To open the application list, press the key on the Home screen. • To move the cursor in any direction and highlight items, roll the trackball. • To select an item or follow a link, click the trackball. •... -
Page 17: Open A Menu
Figure 9. Move around the screen Open a menu • To open a menu of all the available actions for a highlighted item in an application, press the key. • If you click an item with more than one common available action, a short menu of these available actions appears. -
Page 18: Typing Basics
Short menu Typing basics About typing input methods You can type on your BlackBerry® device using the SureType® input method or the multi- tap input method. SureType technology combines a traditional phone-style key layout with a familiar computer-style letter layout that is designed to provide a quick and comfortable typing and dialing experience. -
Page 19: Type Text Using Suretype Technology
When you use multi-tap, you press a letter key once to type the first letter on the key and twice to type the second letter. For example, to type run, you would press the twice, the key once, and the key twice. -
Page 20: Typing Tips
Typing indicators multi-tap input mode typing input language Shift mode Alt mode number lock mode Typing tips • To capitalize a letter, hold the letter key until the capitalized letter appears or press key and the letter key. • To type the alternate character on a key, press the key and the character key. -
Page 21: Applications
Applications Take some time to explore the applications that are available on your BlackBerry® device. Here are a few applications to get you started. Click Setup Wizard to learn about typing, change options to personalize your device, and set up your email address. The setup wizard also provides links to information about common tasks. -
Page 22: Home Screen Status Indicators
Click Help to view the user guide for your device. Home screen status indicators alarm set missed call count unopened message count sending data missed calendar reminder receiving data voice mail message roaming Bluetooth® technology is turned paired with Bluetooth enabled device Message list status indicators unopened message... -
Page 23: Phone Status Indicators
Phone status indicators missed call received call placed call Calendar status indicators reminder set meeting recurring appointment or meeting exception to recurring appointment or meeting calendar entry with notes Camera status indicators flash is turned on automatic flash mode flash is turned off slow shutter speed... -
Page 24: Wireless Coverage Indicators
Wireless coverage indicators Indicators on the Home screen display the wireless coverage level for the area in which you are using your BlackBerry® device. You can use the phone, send and receive email messages, PIN messages, SMS text messages, and MMS messages, and use the browser with a high- speed data connection. -
Page 25: Start Using Your Device
Start using your device Make a call 1. On the Home screen or in the phone, perform one of the following actions: • Type a phone number. • Type part of a contact name. Highlight a contact or phone number. 2. -
Page 26: Send An Sms Text Message
5. Press the key. 6. Click Send. Send an SMS text message 1. In a message list, press the key. 2. Click Compose SMS. 3. Perform one of the following actions: • If the contact is not in your address book, click Use Once. Type an SMS phone number (include the country code and area code). -
Page 27: Take A Picture
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. In the browser, perform one of the following actions:... -
Page 28: Schedule An Appointment
• If a web address field does not appear on the screen, press the key. Click Go To. Type a web address. 2. Click the trackball. Schedule an appointment 1. In a calendar, press the key. 2. Click New. 3. Type the appointment information. 4. -
Page 29: About Using Your Device With A Computer
5. If necessary, type the passkey for the Bluetooth enabled device on the Bluetooth enabled device. About using your device with a computer You can install the BlackBerry® Desktop Software on your computer and connect your BlackBerry device to your computer to perform any of the following actions: • Charge your device. -
Page 30: System Requirements
Install the BlackBerry Desktop Software 1. Verify that your BlackBerry® device is not connected to your computer. 2. Insert the BlackBerry® User Tools CD into the CD drive on your computer. 3. Click BlackBerry Desktop Software. 4. Complete the instructions on the screen until the Setup Type screen appears. -
Page 31: About Switching Devices
About switching devices You can import data from your current BlackBerry® device, Palm® device, or Windows Mobile® powered device to your new BlackBerry device using the switch device wizard tool of the BlackBerry® Desktop Manager. For more information about switching devices, see the BlackBerry Desktop Software Online Help. -
Page 32: Transfer A File Between Your Device And Your Computer Using The Roxio Media Manager
5. Complete the instructions on the screen. If you are switching from a BlackBerry device that is associated with the BlackBerry® Internet Service, on your new BlackBerry device, in the setup wizard, open the email setup screen. Update your device PIN. -
Page 33: Insert A Media Card
5. Click Synchronize. Insert a media card Use a microSD media card to extend the memory available on your BlackBerry® device for storing media files such as songs, ring tones, videos, or pictures. The media card might be sold separately from your device. -
Page 34: Find More Information
Insert the media card Find more information • To view the user guide for your BlackBerry® device, click Help in the application list or in an application menu. • To view the BlackBerry® 101 tutorial, user guide, safety and product information booklet, or software license agreement and warranty for your device, insert the BlackBerry®... -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
• If you are trying to add a Microsoft® Outlook® or IBM® Lotus Notes® work email address to your BlackBerry® device, in a browser on your computer, log in to the email setup web site using the web page address provided by your wireless service... -
Page 36: I Do Not Know Which Email Setup Option To Select In The Setup Wizard
On this screen, you can create a new email address for your device or associate your device with an existing, supported email address. • Select the I want to use a work email account with a BlackBerry Enterprise Server option if a system administrator has provided you with a password that you can use to activate your device over the wireless network. -
Page 37: I Cannot Send Or Receive Messages
• You have an existing email account and have access to a BlackBerry® Enterprise Server, but your system administrator has not provided you with a password that you can use to activate your device over the wireless network. For more information about setting up email for your device, contact your system administrator. -
Page 38: I Cannot Make Or Receive Calls
I cannot make or receive calls Try performing the following actions: • Verify that your BlackBerry® device is connected to the wireless network. • If you cannot make calls and fixed dialing is turned on, verify that the phone number for your contact appears in your fixed dialing list or turn off fixed dialing. - Page 39 • If your SIM card supports more than one phone number, but you have only one phone number, verify that the phone number is set as your active phone number.
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Page 41: Legal Notice
Legal notice ©2008 Research In Motion Limited. All rights reserved. BlackBerry®, RIM®, Research In Motion®, SureType® and related trademarks, names, and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited and are registered and/or used as trademarks in the U.S., Canada, and countries around the world. - Page 42 affiliated companies ("RIM") and RIM assumes no responsibility for any typographical, technical, or other inaccuracies, errors, or omissions in this documentation. In order to protect RIM proprietary and confidential information and/or trade secrets, this documentation may describe some aspects of RIM technology in generalized terms. RIM reserves the right to periodically change information that is contained in this documentation;...
- Page 43 SOFTWARE, HARDWARE, SERVICE, OR ANY THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES REFERENCED HEREIN, ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY BY STATE OR PROVINCE. SOME JURISDICTIONS MAY NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS RELATING TO THE DOCUMENTATION TO THE EXTENT THEY CANNOT BE EXCLUDED AS SET OUT ABOVE, BUT CAN BE LIMITED, ARE HEREBY LIMITED TO NINETY (90) DAYS FROM THE...
- Page 44 OR OTHER SIMILAR PECUNIARY LOSSES, WHETHER OR NOT SUCH DAMAGES WERE FORESEEN OR UNFORESEEN, AND EVEN IF RIM HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW IN YOUR JURISDICTION, RIM SHALL HAVE NO OTHER OBLIGATION, DUTY, OR LIABILITY WHATSOEVER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE TO YOU INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY FOR NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY.
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