Page 1 Installation and User’s Guide BlackBerry Internet Edition...
Page 2 Operating System 2.0.13, Applications 2.0, and Desktop 2.0. © 1999-2000 Research In Motion Limited. All rights reserved. RIM, the RIM logo, Research In Motion, RIM 950 Wireless Handheld, RIM 957 Wireless Handheld, BlackBerry, BlackBerry Internet Edition, the BlackBerry logo, the “envelope in motion” symbol and ‘Always On, Always Connected’...
Page 3: Fcc Compliance Statement (Usa)
FCC compliance statement (USA) 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: Industry Canada Certification
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Industry Canada Certification This device complies with Industry Canada RSS 119, under certification number 2503 195 634A. IC Class B compliance This device complies with the Class B limits for radio noise emis- sions as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard enti- tled “Digital Apparatus,”...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents of your package ............15 System Requirements .............15 About this guide..............16 About Research In Motion.............16 Customer support ..............17 Get to know your handheld............19 Handheld components............19 Turning on your handheld ............22 Turning off the handheld............23 Description of keys ..............23 Setting the date and time ............36 Setting message notification..........37...
Page 6 Sending one-time messages...........59 Sending messages to many contacts ........60 Attaching Address Book entries ...........62 Using AutoText ...............63 Automatic formatting.............69 Inserting symbols..............71 Summary and tips..............72 Receiving and reading messages ..........75 Received message options .............75 Receiving long messages ............77 Sending file attachments............78 Managing Address Book attachments .........79 Adding contacts to Address Book ........80 Summary and tips..............82...
Page 7 Summary ................156 Using the Desktop Software............157 Installing the Desktop Software..........157 Connect the handheld to your PC ........158 Loading handheld applications ..........159 Backing up files from handheld to the PC ......161 Synchronizing PIM ...............163 Summary ................164 Frequently asked questions ............165 Alarm ..................165 Battery..................165...
Page 9: Important Safety Information
The RIM 957 Wireless Handheld is not an FAA-approved electronic device for use on aircraft. Switch off the handheld when in an aircraft. The effect of the use of the handheld in an aircraft is unknown. Such...
Page 10 If you need to use your handheld while driving, have a passenger in the vehicle use the handheld for you, or find a safe location to halt your vehicle prior to using the handheld. Do not use the cradle as a means of storing your handheld while in a vehicle.When using a cradle, make sure that it...
Page 11 Never push objects of any kind into the RIM 957 Wireless Handheld through openings as they may short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the handheld or its charging cradle. Do not use the handheld near water (for example near a bathtub or a sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc.).
Page 12 • objects have fallen into the handheld or charging cradle • the handheld or charging cradle has been exposed to rain or water • the handheld or charging cradle has been dropped or damaged in any way •...
Page 13: Welcome To Your Wireless Solution
5 Mb of Flash memory, RIM’s “always on, always connected” wireless technology and QWERTY keyboard design, the RIM 957 Wireless Handheld provides users with the ultimate palm- sized handheld for messaging and personal information. Get ready to experience the power of messaging with your handheld using functions such as: •...
Page 14: New For Version 2.0
Turn on the radio again to send and receive messages. • Power Off: Turn off the handheld at night or on weekends. New for version 2.0 The handheld (pre-installed with BlackBerry version 2.0 software) has an updated Search Messages function, which lets you create and save pre-defined searches on the handheld.
Page 15: Upgrading To Version 2.0
Software, you should upgrade to version 2.0. Before installing the new software on your desktop and your handheld, you should perform a backup to store the contents of your handheld (such as Address Book entries, messages, and calendar items) on your PC.
Page 16: About This Guide
The ‘Frequently asked questions’ chapter will help you further with your handheld. As well, the Desktop Software offers online help to guide you and answer your questions. To open the online help, select Help from any active window.
Page 17: Customer Support
Welcome to your wireless solution — Customer support to address their needs and help them discover new frontiers in wireless data. Customer support For customer support, contact your service provider. Installation and User’s Guide...
Page 19: Get To Know Your Handheld
Get to know your handheld This chapter will help you get acquainted with your handheld before you start sending and receiving email. Handheld components Figure 1: Front view of handheld Here are some details on the handheld’s main components: LCD screen...
Page 20 A trackwheel that clicks! The trackwheel on the handheld has a unique feature for greater usability and performance: it clicks! Pressing down on the trackwheel with your thumb is comparable to the clicking function of your PC mouse.
Page 21: Serial Port
Serial port The serial port on the bottom of the handheld fits into the prongs of the docking cradle. You must connect the docking cradle to your PC to use the Desktop Software (provided on the CD with your package).
Page 22: Turning On Your Handheld
See page 33 for a list of handheld status icons. The handheld can be kept at a full charge by “topping up” the battery every day for 10-15 minutes. From an empty battery, a full charge can be achieved in approximately 3 hours.
Page 23: Turning Off The Handheld
Turning off the handheld There are two methods of turning off the handheld: • Press and hold the silver key until the handheld turns off. • In the Home screen, scroll to the POWER OFF icon and click. Description of keys...
Page 24 Get to know your handheld — Description of keys Function Scrolling and selecting • Roll the trackwheel with your thumb to scroll up and down through screen lines, fields, and menu items. TRACKWHEEL • Click (press down) the trackwheel with your...
Page 25 Get to know your handheld — Description of keys Function Horizontal scroll and changing options • Hold the key while you roll the trackwheel to move the cursor horizontally across screen lines (except in the Home screen where will move the ROLL cursor vertically).
Page 26 Get to know your handheld — Description of keys Function NUM lock • Press ) to activate num LEFT SHIFT lock mode. Any key that you press in the upper row will be typed in its numeric form. Press again to return to regular mode.
Page 27 Get to know your handheld — Description of keys Function Delete characters ahead of cursor, delete messages • Press the key to erase characters to the right of the cursor position. • Press the key while composing a message to delete the selected character only.
Page 28 You will return to your message with the symbol inserted. LCD interface 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. Icons are used throughout for message status, handheld status, and navigational aid.
Page 29 Backlighting • When the handheld is on, press the silver key to activate backlighting. • Backlighting is disabled after 20 seconds if you do not press a key or move the trackwheel. You can manually turn off the backlighting by pressing the silver key again.
Page 30 Get to know your handheld — Description of keys The following chart shows each function icon and describes the corresponding function: Icon Description Receive, read, reply to, compose, forward, save, file, and delete messages. Messages Type and send messages to Internet email addresses.
Page 31 Get to know your handheld — Description of keys Icon Description Add, edit, and delete tasks and mark tasks as complete. Tasks Set the alarm on the handheld to sound daily. Alarm Compose, edit, and delete important notes and memos.
Page 32 Get to know your handheld — Description of keys Icon Description Turn the handheld’s radio off when it may interfere with other radio communications, such as during flight. You will not be able Turn Wireless to send or receive messages until you turn Off/Turn the radio on again.
Page 33 Get to know your handheld — Description of keys Icons and graphical tools Home screen components The Home screen appears when you turn on the handheld. It is your starting point for using the handheld’s functions. Home screen display In any of the function screens, press the key to return to this Home screen.
Page 34 SHIFT lock mode is activated Unread messages waiting Message status icons These icons appear on the handheld’s LCD screen to indicate the status of pending, sent, and received messages. Icon Description Message is being sent Message has been sent out to the network...
Page 35 (e.g. using hotkeys instead of the trackwheel). In particular, there are four ways to change the configurable options on your handheld. These alternatives apply to all screens where you can change options, such as in the Date/Time, the New Appointment, or the Daily Alarm screens.
Page 36: Setting The Date And Time
Get to know your handheld — Setting the date and time • Use the keyboard. You can press the letter or number which represents your choice. For example, if you are in a time field, press the first number of the hour you want to specify.
Page 37: Setting Message Notification
You return to the Device Options screen. Setting message notification You can customize the way the handheld notifies you when you receive a message. In the Home screen, scroll to the OPTIONS icon and click. In the Device Options screen, scroll to Notify and click. The Notify screen appears.
Page 38: Using Password Protection
By setting a password for your handheld, you ensure greater security against others using the handheld. You can specify the length of time that the handheld is idle before the password security screen appears. Once the handheld is left idle for that amount of time, you will need to type your password to use the handheld.
Page 39 Chapter 3 or the Backup and Restore online help for more information. To enable password protection You should set a password so that no one can use your handheld without knowing the password. In the Home screen, scroll to the OPTIONS icon and click.
Page 40 Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to Save Options and click. You return to the Device Options screen. If the password is enabled, you will need to enter it when connecting the handheld to your PC for use with the Desktop Installation and User’s Guide...
Page 41 To lock the handheld Once you have enabled your password in the Security screen, you can lock the handheld whenever you like. A lock icon will appear on the Home screen. In the Home screen, scroll to the LOCK icon and click.
Page 42 Get to know your handheld — Using password protection In the Device Options screen, scroll to Security and click. A dialog box appears, asking you to type your password. Once you do so, press to open the Security screen. ENTER Click to view the menu.
Page 43 Get to know your handheld — Using password protection In the Device Options screen, scroll to Security and click. A dialog box appears, asking you to type your password. Once you do so, press to open the Security screen. ENTER While in the Password field of the Security screen, press the key to change the Password option to Disabled.
Page 44: Summary And Tips
Summary and tips In this chapter, you learned about the various components and features of the handheld. You’ve also performed a basic setup including setting the date and time, setting message notification, and enabling password protection. You’re now ready to start sending email.
Page 45: Start Sending Email
Use web-based filters to configure message delivery. Turning the radio on and off When you receive your handheld, you must first insert it into the charging cradle and allow it to recharge to full battery power. The wireless radio will be turned off, and the handheld cannot communicate over the network.
Page 46: Registering With The Network
TURN WIRELESS OFF and the icon changes to an airplane. The airplane icon is a reminder to turn off your handheld’s radio when on an airplane, in a hospital, or any place where it may interfere with other radio transmissions and frequencies.
Page 47 Start sending email — Registering with the network in the top right corner of the Home screen.) Register your handheld using this procedure. In the Home screen, scroll to the OPTIONS icon and click. In the Device Options screen, scroll to Network Settings and click.
Page 48: Activating Your Account
BlackBerry Wireless Email account. Sending a message You can send a message to an existing contact or add a new contact while composing your message. Note You can also compose a message while in the Messages, Address Book, or Saved Messages screens.
Page 49 Start sending email — Sending a message Type a subject line and press to begin typing your ENTER message. When you are finished composing your message, click the trackwheel to view the menu; select Send Message by clicking again. The Messages screen shows a list of message headers for each message you’ve sent or received;...
Page 50: Reading A Message
Start sending email — Reading a message one of the following icons to the left of the message header to indicate the message’s status. Message is being sent Message has been sent out to the network Message is pending (will be sent later). This icon will appear if you are out of a coverage area or the network is busy.
Page 51 See Chapter 4 for more information on receiving and reading messages. Note If you slide the handheld out of the holster within five seconds of notification, the notification stops and the most recently-received message will be open. If you pull the...
Page 52: Forwarding And Filtering Your Email
In the BlackBerry Internet Settings page, the Forward messages to my handheld check box is selected by default. You can clear the check box if you want messages to be suspended at your desktop.
Page 53 Start sending email — Forwarding and filtering your email In the BlackBerry Internet Edition Settings page, click Filters to open the Filters page. In the Filters page, click New to open the New Email Filter page. In the Filter Name field, type a name that describes this new filter.
Page 54 FORWARD: messages meeting the filter criteria will be forwarded to your handheld. • LEVEL 1 NOTIFICATION: messages meeting the filter criteria will be forwarded to your handheld with Priority status. • HEADER: only the Header of messages meeting the filter criteria will be forwarded to your handheld.
Page 55: Summary
Start sending email — Summary For details on how to edit filters, enable/disable filters, re-order filters, or use the other features of these web pages, refer to the URL provided by your Service Provider and click the Help option at the bottom of any page.
Page 57: Composing And Sending Messages
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. Setting message options You can change the message options for all message types - received, saved, and sent.
Page 58: Setting Level Of Importance
Composing and sending messages — Setting level of importance The Message List Options screen appears. Scroll to the field you would like to set, then press the key to scroll SPACE through your options. Release the key once you have set SPACE the option to your preference.
Page 59: Sending One-Time Messages
Composing and sending messages — Sending one-time messages The Current Message Options screen appears. In the Importance field, press the key to change the importance SPACE level of the message you are composing from Normal to High. Click to view the menu. Scroll to Save Options and click. You return to the message you are composing.
Page 60: Sending Messages To Many Contacts
Composing and sending messages — Sending messages to many contacts The To: screen appears. Scroll to [Use Once] and click to view the menu. Scroll to Use Email and click. The One Time Email screen appears and you can type your contact’s email address.
Page 61 Composing and sending messages — Sending messages to many contacts In the To: screen (after selecting a main recipient and a send method), click the trackwheel to view the menu. Click either Add To, Add Cc, or Add Bcc. (For this exercise, select Add Cc.) The Cc: screen appears, listing all of your contacts’...
Page 62: Attaching Address Book Entries
Composing and sending messages — Attaching Address Book entries Attaching Address Book entries You can send an Address Book entry as an attachment. In the Home screen, scroll to the COMPOSE icon and click. While you are composing your message, click the trackwheel to view the menu.
Page 63: Using Autotext
See page 106 for information on how to add a new Address Book entry. Using AutoText The handheld’s AutoText function automatically replaces certain text that you type with pre-programmed text. You can increase how quickly you compose messages by using AutoText. By configuring...
Page 64 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...
Page 65 Composing and sending messages — Using AutoText To add a new AutoText entry You may want to customize your AutoText database by adding specific AutoText entries. In the Home screen, scroll to the OPTIONS icon and click. The Device Options screen appears. Scroll to AutoText and click.
Page 66 Composing and sending messages — Using AutoText You can test your new entry by typing the keyword while you compose your message. To add a new AutoText entry using a macro You can use AutoText macros to quickly enter standard items such as dates, times, and owner information.
Page 67 Composing and sending messages — Using AutoText Once the appropriate macro 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.
Page 68 Composing and sending messages — Using AutoText Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to Save Item and click. You will return to the AutoText screen where you can view your changes. Note You can also edit AutoText entries while you’re composing a message.
Page 69: Automatic Formatting
AutoText function to reduce your typing time. Auto capitalization As you compose a message, you do not have to worry about pressing the key to capitalize words — the handheld has two SHIFT methods of performing capitalization for you. •...
Page 70 Composing and sending messages — Automatic formatting Auto punctuation You can insert a period automatically at the end of a sentence or word by pressing the key twice. The next letter you type will SPACE be capitalized. Email fields You can type an email address in an Email field of the Address Entry screen without pressing the key! Begin typing an email address;...
Page 71: Inserting Symbols
Composing and sending messages — Inserting symbols Inserting symbols You can enhance your messages by inserting symbols from the handheld’s symbols library. Note You can insert symbols into screens other than To: (such as the New Address, Edit Address, Search Messages, and AutoText screens) by following steps 3-4.
Page 72: Summary And Tips
Composing and sending messages — Summary and tips You return to your message in the To: screen and the symbol has been inserted. You can also insert international characters/characters with accents 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/ characters with accents.
Page 73 Composing and sending messages — Summary and tips Composing and sending messages - Tips AutoText • While composing a message, press br + to enter an open angle SPACE bracket. • While composing a message, press ld + to enter the current SPACE date.
Page 75: Receiving And Reading Messages
Address Book attachments. When you receive a new message, the handheld will display visual notification on the Home screen, and may provide other notification, depending on how you have set your notification options.
Page 76 Reply with Text — Send a reply to the sender of the open message. The text of the original message appears below your reply. All of the original message is sent, even if it was truncated on your handheld. Reply to All with Text — Send a reply to all recipients and include the text of the original message as part of the reply.
Page 77: Receiving Long Messages
Occasionally, the message you receive may be longer than what the network can transmit. In this case, the maximum amount of data allowed is sent to your handheld and the remainder is stored in your email Inbox. You can receive the rest of your message by following this procedure: In the Home screen, scroll to the MESSAGES icon and click.
Page 78: Sending File Attachments
Sending file attachments If you have received a message on your handheld that has a file attached, you can forward the message to someone else. The original message (with the attached file) is forwarded through your email Inbox.
Page 79: Managing Address Book Attachments
Managing Address Book attachments The handheld supports attachments in the form of Address Book entries. If you have received a message with this type of attachment, follow this procedure to open the attachment and add it to your handheld’s contact database:...
Page 80: Adding Contacts To Address Book
Adding contacts to Address Book When you receive a new message from someone who is not currently in your handheld’s Address Book, you can add the address from the open message. In the Home screen, scroll to the MESSAGES icon and click.
Page 81 Receiving and reading messages — Adding contacts to Address Book 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.
Page 82: Summary And Tips
Receiving and reading messages — Summary and tips The contact is added to your Address Book and you return to the open message. Summary and tips In this chapter, you learned about reading and receiving messages. You can set received message options, retrieve long messages, manage file attachments, open address book attachments, and add attachments to your Address Book.
Page 83 Receiving and reading messages — Summary and tips Receiving and reading messages - Tips • Press R when in a message to reply without text to the sender only. • Press F when in a message to forward the message. Installation and User’s Guide...
Page 85: Managing Messages
Save important messages by copying them to a separate list. It is important to save any messages you want to keep for future reference. If the handheld needs to delete old messages to free memory space, saved messages are not deleted.
Page 86 Managing messages — Saving messages the screen and the message is copied to the Saved Messages screen but also remains in the Messages screen. Return to the Messages screen by clicking to view the menu, scrolling to and clicking Close. Exit to the Home screen. In the Home screen, scroll to the SAVED MESSAGES icon and click.
Page 87 If you have deleted the message from the Messages screen and then delete it from the Saved Messages screen, the message will no longer be on your handheld. To save a message while composing You may wish to save a message that you have not finished composing, so that you may complete it and send it at a later time.
Page 88: Searching Messages
Choose to save again or to send the message. Searching messages Use the handheld’s search function to locate specific messages. You can specify and save the terms of several searches and use them at Installation and User’s Guide...
Page 89 Managing messages — Searching messages any time. You can also perform a one-time search. Two default searches (Inbox and Outbox) are saved on the handheld. Note You can also search for messages while in the Messages and Saved Messages screens.
Page 90 Managing messages — Searching messages Select the types of messages that you want the results of the search to show. In the Show field, press the key to select SPACE the type of messages to show. The default is to show all sent and received messages.
Page 91 Managing messages — Searching messages The results of your search are displayed in the Search screen. Note Once you saved a search and have specified a hotkey, you can use + the hotkey to carry out the search in the Messages or Saved Messages screens.
Page 92 Managing messages — Searching messages Your saved searches are listed. Select the search that you want to edit then click to view the menu. Scroll to Edit Search and click. The Save Search screen appears. In this window, you can change any of the information in the fields.
Page 93 Managing messages — Searching messages To edit a search once In the Home screen, scroll to the SEARCH MESSAGES icon and click. The Search Messages screen appears. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to Recall Search and click. Your saved searches are listed.
Page 94 Managing messages — Searching messages To delete a search In the Home screen, scroll to the SEARCH MESSAGES icon and click. The Search Messages screen appears. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to Recall Search and click. Your saved searches are listed. Select the search that you want to delete then click to view the menu.
Page 95: Deleting Messages
Note If the handheld’s memory is full and you receive new messages, the handheld will delete the oldest messages in the Messages screen to accommodate new ones. Saved messages will not be deleted.
Page 96 Managing messages — Deleting messages In the Home screen, scroll to the MESSAGES icon and click. In the Messages screen, scroll to the message that you want to delete and click to view the menu. Scroll to Delete Message and click.
Page 97 Managing messages — Deleting messages Open the message you want to delete by clicking to view the menu, scrolling to Open Message and clicking. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to Delete Message and click. A dialog box appears, asking if you want to delete the message.
Page 98: Editing Messages
Managing messages — Editing messages A dialog box appears, asking if you are sure you want to delete all messages sent or received prior to and including that date. Click Yes. You return to the Messages screen and you can see that the messages are no longer listed.
Page 99: Resending A Message
Managing messages — Resending a message click. In the open message, click to view the menu. Scroll to Edit Message and click. The text of the message will appear where you can make your changes. Once you have finished making changes, click to view the menu.
Page 100: Marking A Message As Unread
You return to the Messages screen and your message will be sent again. Marking a message as unread You can mark any message on the handheld unread. In the Home screen, scroll to the MESSAGES icon and click. Scroll to a read message. Click to view the menu. Scroll to Mark Unread and click.
Page 101: Marking All Messages Read
Scroll to Mark Read and click. Marking all messages read If you have many messages on your handheld which you have not read but you have read them on your desktop, you may wish to mark all messages read.
Page 102: Summary And Tips
Summary and tips In this chapter, you learned how to manage your messages more effectively. Message management on the handheld is similar to managing messages on your PC; you can save, search, or delete messages at your convenience. In the next chapter you’ll discover the various features of the handheld’s Address Book.
Page 103 Managing messages — Summary and tips Managing messages - Tips • Press V to go to the Saved Messages screen while in the Home screen or Messages screen. • Press + U to toggle between marking a message unread or read. •...
Page 105: Using The Address Book
Using the Address Book 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. It also stores personal information about specific contacts in the form of notes.
Page 106: Adding Addresses
Using the Address Book — Adding addresses • Allow Duplicate Names: Select whether or not you want to allow more than one entry for the same name. By default, this is set to Yes. Scroll to the field you would like to set, then press the SPACE key to scroll through your options.
Page 107 Using the Address Book — Adding addresses In the Address Book screen, click to view the menu. Scroll to New Address and click. Type your contact’s information and press after each ENTER field. You can also type your contact’s full name in the First or Last field and press .
Page 108 Using the Address Book — Adding addresses Your new contact’s name will appear in alphabetical order in your Address Book. Address Book fields The New Address screen has the following fields: First: Type your contact’s first name. This field supports alpha- numeric and symbol characters.
Page 109 Using the Address Book — Adding addresses PIN: Type your contact’s PIN number. You do not have to press the key to enter numbers in this field. Note To enter hexadecimal characters, you must press the key when pressing the associated letter. For example, to enter an ‘e’...
Page 110: Viewing Addresses
Using the Address Book — Viewing addresses Address 2: Type any further information for the address. (A second address field is provided for long addresses.) This field supports alpha-numeric and symbol characters. City: Type your contact’s city. This field supports alpha-numeric and symbol characters.
Page 111: Editing Addresses
Using the Address Book — Editing addresses A virtual business card appears listing all the information you’ve entered for this contact. To jump to a field in the business card, press the first letter of the field name. For example, if you have entered a fax number and you press in this screen, you move to the Fax field.
Page 112: Deleting Addresses
You can also delete addresses in the Edit Address and View Address screens. Searching addresses 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 113: Summary And Tips
To return to your complete list of contacts, click to view the menu. Scroll to View All and click. Note The handheld searches the First, Last, and Company names of contacts to find the first instance of your search. As you type more letters for your search, fewer matches will appear.
Page 115: Managing Tasks And Appointments
Intellisync tool. See the Intellisync online help for more information. Using the Tasks function The handheld’s Tasks function allows you to keep a list of tasks to be completed. Tasks can be sorted by subject, priority, due date, or status.
Page 116 Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Tasks function The Tasks Options screen appears, displaying the following two options: • Sort By: Select how you want to sort the tasks in your Tasks screen. Choose from Subject, Priority, Due Date, or Status.
Page 117 Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Tasks function In the Tasks screen, click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to New Task and click. In the New Task screen, complete the information for the task. Press after each field. In the Status, Priority, and Due ENTER Date fields, use the key to scroll through your options.
Page 118 Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Tasks function Task fields The Tasks screen contains the following fields: Task: Type the subject of the task. Status: Choose the status of the task. Your options are Not Started, In Progress, Completed, Waiting, and Deferred. The default is Not Started.
Page 119 Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Tasks function To delete tasks In the Home screen, scroll to the TASKS icon and click. In the Tasks screen, scroll to the task you want to delete, then click to view the menu. Scroll to Delete Task and click. A dialog box appears, asking if you want to delete the task.
Page 120: Using The Calendar Function
Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Calendar function Using the Calendar function The handheld’s Calendar function displays appointments in either Month, Week, Day, or Agenda view. Although the default is Day view, you can change the view at any time.
Page 121 Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Calendar function Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to Save Options and click. You return to the Calendar screen. To switch views In the Calendar screen, click to view the menu. Scroll to View Day, View Week, View Month, or View Agenda and click, depending on which view you would like to use.
Page 122 Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Calendar function Week view This view displays all appointments for the current week; you can scroll vertically through them. All appointments are marked with an outlined box spanning the length of the appointment. If the appointment is an all-day appointment, dots will span the entire day.
Page 123 Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Calendar function Month view When you first switch to Month view, your cursor will be on today’s date and you can scroll horizontally through the days of the month. Days with appointments will have a black bar to the left of the day. The size of the bar depends on the length of the appointment.
Page 124 Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Calendar function To add appointments 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 go from field to field, adding information for the appointment.
Page 125 Save Appointment and click. You return to the Calendar screen. Note You will always be notified of pending appointments with reminders, even if you have turned off your handheld. In Day or Week view, press while rolling the SHIFT trackwheel in the Calendar screen to set the duration of the appointment prior to selecting New Appointment.
Page 126 Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Calendar function End Date: Select the end time for the appointment. The default is an hour after the start time. (You can change the hour and minutes settings by pressing the key.) SPACE End Time: Select the end time for the appointment.
Page 127 Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Calendar function In the Recur field, press the key until the desired option SPACE appears on screen. Your options are: Day, Week, Month, and Year. (For this example, select Day to set an appointment recurring on a daily basis.) In the Every field, press the key until the desired amount...
Page 128 Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Calendar function In the End field, set the specific date on which the recurring appointment should end. (By setting this field to Never, you will have a constant recurring appointment.) Note If you set your appointment to recur weekly, you can specify the day(s) of the week on which it should recur.
Page 129 Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Calendar function In Month view, you can view the appointments for the selected day by following this procedure: In the Home screen, scroll to the CALENDAR icon and click. The Calendar screen appears. Switch to Month view by clicking to view the menu, scrolling to View Month and clicking.
Page 130 Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Calendar function To view today’s appointments In the Home screen, scroll to the CALENDAR icon and click. In the Calendar screen, click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to Today and click. The appointments for today’s date appear in your chosen Calendar view.
Page 131 Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Calendar function The appointments for that date appear, in your chosen Calendar view. To edit appointments In the Home screen, scroll to the CALENDAR icon and click. In the Calendar screen (in either Day or Agenda view), scroll to an appointment and click to view the menu.
Page 132 Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Calendar function Click to view the menu, then scroll to Save Recurrence and click. Click the trackwheel to view the menu, then select Save Appointment by clicking again. You return to the Calendar screen. Note If you are in Week or Month view, you can either switch to Day or Agenda view to edit the appointment, or view the...
Page 133: Summary And Tips
Managing Tasks and Appointments — Summary and tips Summary and tips In this chapter, you learned how you can organize your time and projects using the Tasks and Calendar functions. You can add, view, edit, delete, and set options for both tasks and appointments. In the Tasks screen, you can modify the status of your tasks so that you know which of your projects have been completed.
Page 134 Managing Tasks and Appointments — Summary and tips Managing tasks and appointments - Tips • Press to create an appointment at a selected time or view an ENTER appointment if one is highlighted. • Press and roll the trackwheel in Day or Week view to highlight SHIFT the hours during which an appointment will take place.
Page 135: Using The Memopad And Calculator
Using the MemoPad and Calculator The handheld contains a MemoPad for recording lists, notes, or other important information that you type aside from email messages. A Calculator function is also included, which helps you to perform simple mathematical operations and conversions.
Page 136 Using the MemoPad and Calculator — Using the MemoPad function Type a title for your memo and press . Then type the ENTER body 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 where your new memo appears in alphabetical order.
Page 137 Using the MemoPad and Calculator — Using the MemoPad function The full memo appears on the screen. Note You can edit a memo you are viewing by clicking to view the menu. Scroll to Edit Memo and click. To edit memos In the Home screen, scroll to the MEMOPAD icon and click.
Page 138: Using The Calculator Function
Calculator without pressing key. To perform mathematical operations You can use the handheld’s calculator to perform mathematical operations. 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.
Page 139 ENTER equal sign. Press or the key to clear the handheld’s BACKSPACE display. To use the tape You can use the Calculator’s Tape feature to record and display your series of calculations. You can review, edit, delete, or insert entries on the tape.
Page 140 Using the MemoPad and Calculator — Using the Calculator function Scroll through your calculations on the tape to review them. Scroll to an entry that you want to change, then click to view the menu. Scroll to edit the entry, insert a new entry, or delete the entry and click.
Page 141 To perform conversions You can use your handheld’s calculator to convert numbers to and from metric. You can perform the following conversions: centimetres to inches, metres to feet, metres to yards, kilometres to miles, kilograms to pounds, and Celsius to Fahrenheit and vice versa.
Page 142: Summary And Tips
Using the MemoPad and Calculator — Summary and tips The results are shown on the calculator’s display. To exit the calculator In the Calculator screen, scroll to Menu and click. Scroll to Close and click. Summary and tips In this chapter, you learned how to use the MemoPad function and the Calculator function.
Page 143 MemoPad screen, and you can also perform mathematical operations, use the tape, and perform conversions in the Calculator screen. In the next chapter you’ll find out how to customize your handheld’s options. Using the MemoPad and Calculator - Tips MemoPad •...
Page 145: Customizing Your Handheld's Options
Setting the alarm The handheld has an Alarm function that you can set to tone at the same time every day. Choose from six different tone settings and three volume levels.
Page 146 Customizing your handheld’s options — Setting the alarm Once you have set the Alarm to your preference, click to view the menu. Scroll to Save Options and click. Note When the alarm sounds, press any key to silence it. This action will not disable the alarm;...
Page 147: Customizing Handheld Options
Customizing your handheld’s options — Customizing handheld options Customizing handheld options You can customize any of the handheld’s options by following this general procedure: In the Home screen, scroll to the OPTIONS icon and click. The Device Options screen appears. Scroll to the handheld option that you want to change and click the trackwheel.
Page 148: Handheld Options
Use the automatic on/off feature to maximize battery life and to maintain optimal, extended messaging performance. Weekday On: Set the handheld to turn on automatically at a specific time throughout the week Weekday Off: Set the handheld to turn off automatically at a...
Page 149 Eastern (-5) time zone. Daylight Savings: Select whether or not you want daylight savings time to be adjusted automatically. By default, the handheld is set to adjust for daylight savings time (Support). The setting only needs to be set once. It should only be set to Ignore if you live in a state or province that does not recognize daylight savings time.
Page 150: Network Settings
See page 37 for details on how to set the notification options. In Holster: Customize the way that the handheld notifies you of a new message while it is in the holster. Your options are: Tone, Vibrate, Vibrate+Tone, or None.
Page 151 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 152 You can also change the key rate and tone. Screen Contrast: Adjust the screen’s contrast if you’re having trouble seeing the interface. If you are using the handheld in low light, try the backlighting feature instead. Installation and User’s Guide...
Page 153 Font Size: Set the size of the font to be used on the screen. Choose from Small Font or Large Font. The default is Large Font. Key Tone: Set the key tone field to On if you want the handheld to emit a tone each time a key is pressed.
Page 154 PIN: Shows the handheld’s address number. ESN: Shows the handheld’s serial number. O/S: Shows the version of the Operating System. Flash Size: Shows the amount of flash memory on your handheld. Address Book: Shows the current version of the Address Book function.
Page 155 UI: Shows the current version of the User Interface. Storage Mode If you are not going to use your handheld for an extended period of time (more than two weeks), you should put it into storage mode. Putting the handheld into storage mode is different than just turning it off and as a result, the current date and time is lost.
Page 156: Summary
Ensure that you set the date and time after you activate your handheld again. If you do not set the date and time, messages will be stamped with the date of January 1 and will be placed at the bottom of your Messages screen. (See the Intellisync online help for more information on updating the handheld’s date and time automatically.)
Page 157: Using The Desktop Software
You can also backup any important information from the handheld to your PC, edit the Address Book and AutoText files, restore data back to the handheld, and load new applications onto the handheld, all using the Desktop Software’s convenient Windows interface.
Page 158: Connect The Handheld To Your Pc
Using the Desktop Software — Connect the handheld to your PC Connect the handheld to your PC When connecting the handheld to the PC, use only the charging cradle provided by Research In Motion Limited. Note When you first receive your handheld, you must insert it into the cradle (with the AC connector plugged into a power outlet) and allow the handheld to fully charge to activate it.
Page 159: Loading Handheld Applications
PC. See page 161 for more information. Place your handheld in the cradle and connect it to your PC. In the Desktop Manager, double-click Application Loader. The Welcome to Application Loader window appears. The handheld must be connected before you can load new software.
Page 160 Select the check boxes next to the names of the applications you want to load and click Next>. Any applications that do not have a check mark beside them will be erased from the handheld (even if you have them currently loaded). The Existing Data Preservation window appears. In the...
Page 161: Backing Up Files From Handheld To The Pc
Using the Desktop Software — Backing up files from handheld to the PC make sure that your handheld is in the cradle and the cradle is connected to your PC properly. Then, repeat these steps. Click OK to return to the Desktop Manager.
Page 162 Using the Desktop Software — Backing up files from handheld to the PC A dialog box will chart the progress of the data transfer from the handheld to your PC. Once the information has been saved to your PC, you return to the Backup and Restore window.
Page 163: Synchronizing Pim
In the Intellisync window, click the Auto start button to specify settings for automatic synchronization. To configure PIM synchronization Place your handheld in the cradle and connect it to your PC. In the Desktop Manager, double-click Intellisync. The Intellisync window appears.
Page 164: Summary
Using the Desktop Software — Summary Summary In this chapter, you learned how to use the Desktop Software. You can update your handheld’s applications, backup and restore information, and synchronize PIM. Installation and User’s Guide...
Page 165: Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do when I see the message “Battery too low for handheld usage”? • Press any key to close this dialog box. Recharge the handheld’s battery. See page 21 for information. The handheld can be kept at a full charge by simply “topping up” the battery every day for 10-15 minutes.
Page 166: Storage
If the handheld does not turn on after charging the battery, reset the handheld. See page 170 for more information. Storage What should I do if I won’t be using my handheld for a short period of time? • If you expect that you will not be using your handheld for a short period of time (two weeks or less), you should turn the handheld off.
Page 167: Home Screen
Scroll to Save Options and click. • While the handheld is on, press the silver key once to activate backlighting. See page 29 for more information. The backlighting on my display screen keeps disappearing.
Page 168: Messages
Frequently asked questions — Messages Messages Why did I have two messages on my handheld before I turned on the radio? • These messages are pre-loaded to help you learn about the handheld when you first receive it. Why are my messages not being sent out? You can tell that messages have not been sent because they have a clock icon beside them.
Page 169: Punctuation
Frequently asked questions — Punctuation I am not being notified when new messages arrive, even though I have set the handheld to notify me. • Ensure that the volume setting of the notification options is set to either Low, Medium, High, or Escalating, rather than Off.
Page 170: Desktop Software
Status screen. There is also a reset hole on the back of the handheld, located in the information label. Normally, you will not need to use this method of reset.
Page 171: Specifications
Specifications Mechanical Properties Weight: Approx. 5oz Size (LXWXH): 4.6”X3.1”X0.70” Memory: 5 MB Flash memory 0.5 MB SRAM Display and control features Display: Full graphic LCD with backlighting, 160 x 160 pixel viewing area Controls: Thumb-operated trackwheel; PC-style keyboard Message Red LED indicator; audible beeper; Notification: mechanical vibrator, on-screen notification;...
Page 172: Radio Specifications
935 to 941 MHz, 12.5 kHz Channels Regulatory compliance Handheld FCC Part 15 Class B, and Part 90 Complies with: Industry Canada RSS 119 Charging cradle FCC Part 15, Class B Declaration of Complies with: Conformity (DoC) Handheld — Installation & User’s Guide...
Page 173: Research In Motion Limited Software License Agreement
Software Product(s) to the SOFTWARE and the provided under this license to Product. You in conjunction with the BlackBerry Handheld Product 2.0 GRANT OF LICENSE (the “Product”), regardless of 2.1 This RIM Software License whether the SOFTWARE is the Agreement (“LICENSE”)
Page 174 Research In Motion Limited Software License Agreement This does not imply any rights You do not have the right to future upgrades obtain or use any source code SOFTWARE. for the SOFTWARE. 3.5 The SOFTWARE contains COPYRIGHT; EXPORT RESTRICTIONS cryptographic modules that may be controlled for export...
Page 175 Research In Motion Limited Software License Agreement implied warranties WITH RESPECT conditions relating SOFTWARE, SOFTWARE to the extent they ACCOMPANYING PRODUCT are not disclaimed below are MANUAL(S) AND WRITTEN limited days. This MATERIALS. warranty does not extend to any 4.4 This limited warranty gives disk or other media that has You specific legal rights.
Page 176 Research In Motion Limited Software License Agreement DOES APPLY WITHOUT by the U.S. Government is REGARD TO WHETHER SUCH subject to restrictions as set forth DAMAGES CLAIMED, in DFARS 227.7202 or in FAR ASSERTED OR BROUGHT IN 52.227-19, applicable. ACTION CLAIM Contractor Research...
Page 177: Limited Warranty
BlackBerry Hardware will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period that is the shorter of (i) one (1) year from the date that the BlackBerry Hardware was first purchased by YOU as an original end-user and (ii) the period ending upon your breach of the End-User’s Agreement entered into when YOU ordered the...
Page 178 Rental Warranty Period, the Applicable Warranty Period will expire upon the earlier of YOU failing to pay any applicable charge or fee or three years from the date the BlackBerry Hardware was first put into service. Please consult your BlackBerry Handheld Installation &...
Page 179 Wireless Solution Providers for events or damages resulting from such reliance or the failure of the wireless data service to perform or to be available for your use of the BlackBerry Solution, including, without limitation, the lack of service coverage in the area in which YOU wish to use the BlackBerry Solution.
Page 180 WARRANTY, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LAW OR FORM OF ACTION. ANY EXTERNAL BATTERIES PROVIDED WITH THE BLACKBERRY HARDWARE ARE PROVIDED AS IS, AND ARE NOT, FOR PURPOSES OF THIS WARRANTY, PART OF THE BLACKBERRY HARDWARE. YOU ASSUME THE RISK OF USING ANY ACCESSORY NOT PROVIDED AS PART OF THE BLACKBERRY SOLUTION.
Page 181 Limited Warranty This Limited Warranty is to be construed in Canada under the laws of the Province of Ontario and in the United States under the laws of the State of Texas, except for any body of law governing conflicts of law.
Page 183: Index
158 tips, 113 using, 105 account viewing entries, 110 activating, 48 agenda, see calendar activating your account, 48 alarm activating your handheld, 22 description of, 13, 31 adding FAQs, 165 addresses, 106 fields, 146 appointments, 124 setting, 145 attachments from...
Page 184 63 month view, 123 notification of appointments, 152 recurring backlighting, 29 appointments, 126 backup and restore setting options, 120 backing up handheld summary, 133 files, 161 switching views, 121 restoring files to tips, 133 handheld, 162 using, 120 using, 161...
Page 185 13, 30 composing, 87 alarm, 13, 31 using autotext, 63 autotext, 64 connecting handheld to PC calculator, 14, 31 plugging in AC calendar, 13, 30 adapter, 158 charger, 21 compose, 13, 30 contents of package, 15...
Page 186 32 autotext entries, 67 screens, 29 entries on tape, 139 memos, 137 searches, 91 sent messages, 98 getting task status, 119 customer support, 17 tasks, 118 started, 19 enabling alarm, 145 password security screen, 39 handheld Installation and User’s Guide...
Page 187 21 customizing options, 145 getting started, 19 holster, 20 icons keyboard, 20 function, 30 LCD screen, 19 handheld status, 33 locking, 41 message status, 34 package contents, 15 navigational, 36 resetting, 170 task status, 117 serial port, 21 Industry Canada,...
Page 188 58 capitalization, 69 license agreement, 173 automatic punctuation, 70 limited warranty, 177 composing, 48 composing and sending locking the handheld, 14, 31, 41 tips, 72 deleting, 95 deleting multiple managing messages, 97 address book, 105 deleting open messages, 96...
Page 189 77 one-time messages, sending, 59 removing from saved options messages list, 87 description of, 14, 31 resending, 99 handheld, 145 saving, 85 LED notification, 152 saving sent or received, 85 received messages, 75 saving while scrolling through, 35 composing, 87...
Page 190 14, 32 open messages, 96 searches, 94 punctuation tasks, 119 automatic, 70 FAQs, 169 resending messages, 99 resetting the handheld, 170 radio turning off, 45 safety information, 9 turning on, 45 saved messages read messages, marking, 101 description of, 13, 30...
Page 191 89 disabling password storage protection, 42 FAQs, 166 enabling password mode, 155 protection, 39 storing received or sent locking the handheld, 41 messages, 85 using password protection, 38 style conventions, 16 sending symbols, inserting, 71 file attachments, 78 synchronizing, 163...
Page 192 138 address book, 113 calendar, 120 composing and sending desktop software, 157 messages, 72 intellisync, 163 handheld, 44 lock, 41 managing messages, 102 macro to add a new memopad and autotext entry, 66 calculator, 142 memopad, 135 receiving and reading...

Blackberry Handheld Installation And User Manual

Important Safety Information

Welcome to Your Wireless Solution

Get to Know Your Handheld

Start Sending Email

Composing and Sending Messages

Receiving and Reading Messages

Managing Messages

Using the Address Book

Managing Tasks and Appointments

Using the Memopad and Calculator

Customizing Your Handheld's Options

Using the Desktop Software

Frequently Asked Questions

Specifications

Research in Motion Limited Software License Agreement

Limited Warranty

Index

Quick Links

Need help?

Questions and answers

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