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 Typing basics..............................11 About typing using different keyboard styles....................11 Switch typing input methods when you are typing..................11...
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Browser basics ............................19 Visit a web page ..............................19 Browser tips................................19 Personalize your device..........................21 Change your wallpaper ............................21 About the BlackBerry Desktop Software....................23 System requirements: BlackBerry Desktop Software..................23 Install the BlackBerry Desktop Software......................23 Insert a media card.............................24 Synchronize your media files..........................25 Switch devices ..............................25...
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Safety information............................31 Carrying your device............................31 Driving and walking safely..........................31 Specific Absorption Rate data..........................32 Interference with electronic equipment......................33 Legal notice..............................35...
Welcome to BlackBerry! Thank you for choosing a BlackBerry® Storm™ 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.
• 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.
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.
Answer a call Press the Adjust the volume during a call Press the Volume keys on the right side of your BlackBerry® device Turn on or turn off mute during a call Press the key at the top of your 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.
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.
Typing basics About typing using different keyboard styles When you need to type, your BlackBerry® device displays one of three keyboard styles automatically, based on the field that you type in and the orientation of your device. If you are using your device in portrait view, you can switch between the SureType®...
You would then highlight run and press the Enter key. Type text using multi-tap To perform this task, you must be using your BlackBerry® device in portrait view. Perform any of the following actions: • To type the first letter on a key, press the letter key once.
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. Click the icon. Send an SMS text message You can send an SMS text message to up to ten recipients.
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6. Type a message. 7. Press the key. 8. Click Send. SMS text message screen...
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.
4. To pause recording, click the pause icon. Video camera screen Media 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.
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Show or hide the progress bar and Touch the screen additional controls while you are playing a media file Show songs from a certain category in a list Touch and hold a category (for example, to of songs show songs from a certain artist, touch and hold an artist name) Show or hide the shortcut bar at the bottom Touch the screen...
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.
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Show the cursor so that you can select Click the icon items and links Pan and zoom in to web pages Click the icon...
Personalize your device Change your wallpaper 1. From the Home screen, press the key. 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. •...
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.
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.
For more information, see the online help in the BlackBerry Desktop Manager or visit www.blackberry.com/go/mediaplayer. 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:...
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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2. If necessary, log in to the email setup application. 3. On the Email Accounts screen, press the key. 4. Click Change Device. 5. Type the new device information. 6. Press the key. 7. Click Save.
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.
Click Resend. • 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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,...
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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.
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NOTHING IN THIS DOCUMENTATION IS INTENDED TO SUPERSEDE ANY EXPRESS WRITTEN AGREEMENTS OR WARRANTIES PROVIDED BY RIM FOR PORTIONS OF ANY RIM PRODUCT OR SERVICE OTHER THAN THIS DOCUMENTATION. BlackBerry® Storm™ 9500 smartphone model number: RCC51UW BlackBerry® Storm™ 9530 smartphone model number: RBW71CW Research In Motion Limited...
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