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Blackberry CURVE 8980 - V5.0 User Manual (443 pages)

Research In Motion Cell Phone User Manual

Brand: Blackberry | Category: Cell Phone | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents
3
Welcome to Blackberry
13
Feature Availability
13
Complete the Setup Wizard
14
Find more Information
14
Start Using Your Device
14
Navigation and Typing
15
Blackberry Basics
15
- Send an Sms Text Message
  16
- Change Your Ring Tone
  16
- Send an Email Message
  16
- Take a Picture
  17
- Add a Contact
  17
- Schedule an Appointment
  17
Troubleshooting: Basics
18
- I am Not Receiving Messages
  19
- The Battery Is Not Charging
  20
Shortcuts
21
Blackberry Basics Shortcuts
21
Phone Shortcuts
21
Message Shortcuts
22
Typing Shortcuts
23
File and Attachment Shortcuts
23
Media Shortcuts
24
Browser Shortcuts
24
Calendar Shortcuts
25
Search Shortcuts
26
Map Shortcuts
26
Troubleshooting: Shortcuts
26
- Answer a Second Call
  27
- Find Your Phone Number
  27
Phone
27
Phone Basics
27
- Place a Call on Hold
  28
- Mute a Call
  28
- Turn on the Speakerphone
  28
- Dial an Extension
  29
- Dial Using Numbers or Letters
  29
- Switch Applications During a Call
  29
- About Using a Headset
  29
- Make an Emergency Call
  30
Emergency Calls
30
Volume
31
Voice Mail
32
Set up Speed Dial for a Contact
33
Speed Dial
33
Conference Calls
33
Make a Conference Call
34
Call Logs
35
- Delete Call Logs
  36
- Send a Call Log
  36
- Turn on Call Waiting
  37
- About Call Forwarding
  37
Call Waiting
37
Call Forwarding
37
Call Blocking
39
- About Fixed Dialing
  40
- Turn on Fixed Dialing
  40
Fixed Dialing
40
About Smart Dialing
41
Smart Dialing
41
Multiple Phone Numbers
42
- Switch the Active Phone Number
  43
- Sort Phone Numbers or Contacts on the Phone Screen
  43
Phone Options
43
Phone Shortcuts
46
Troubleshooting: Phone
46
Perform an Action Using a Voice Command
49
Available Voice Commands
49
Voice Commands
49
Change the Language for Voice Commands
50
Turn off Choice Lists for Voice Commands
50
Change the Options for Voice Prompts
50
Improve Voice Recognition
51
Troubleshooting: Voice Dialing
51
- Composing Messages
  52
- Check Spelling
  52
Messages
52
Message Basics
52
- Sending Messages
  53
- Send an MMS Message
  54
- Send an SMS Text Message
  54
- Managing Messages
  56
- Delete a Message
  57
- Email Message Basics
  57
Email Messages
57
PIN Messages
67
- SMS Text Message Basics
  68
- Send an SMS Text Message
  68
SMS Text Messages
68
- Turn on Cell Broadcasting
  71
- Cell Broadcasting
  71
- About Cell Broadcasting
  71
- MMS Message Basics
  72
MMS Messages
72
Mms Message Attachments
74
Message List Options
76
S/MIME-Protected Messages
80
IBM Lotus Notes Native Encrypted Messages
86
Encrypt a Message Using IBM Lotus Notes Native Encryption
87
PGP Protected Messages
87
Message Shortcuts
93
I Cannot Send Messages
94
Troubleshooting Messages
94
Check Spelling
98
Messages
98
Message Basics
98
Email Messages
103
PIN Messages
113
SMS Text Messages
114
MMS Messages
118
Turn off the Prompt that Appears before You Delete Items
122
Message List Options
122
S/MIME-Protected Messages
126
IBM Lotus Notes Native Encrypted Messages
132
PGP Protected Messages
133
Message Shortcuts
139
Troubleshooting: Messages
140
- About Files and Attachments
  144
- Open a File or an Attachment
  144
Files and Attachments
144
File and Attachment Basics
144
Managing Files and Attachments
146
- Rename a File
  147
- View Properties for a File
  147
- Delete a File
  147
- View the Table of Contents in a Document
  148
- Open a Password-Protected .Pdf File
  148
- View Tracked Changes in a Document
  148
Documents
148
Spreadsheets
148
- View the Content of a Cell
  149
- Change the Size of a Column
  149
- Set Display Options for a Spreadsheet
  149
- Switch Slides
  150
- Switch Presentation Views
  150
Media Files
150
Presentations
150
Vcard Contact Attachments
151
Troubleshooting: Attachments
152
Media
153
Audio and Video Files
153
- Shuffle Songs
  154
- Play a Media File on a Web Page
  154
- Amplify the Volume Using the Audio Boost Feature
  155
- Adjust the Volume
  155
- About Playlists
  156
- Keep Backlighting on When You Play a Video
  156
- Rename a Playlist
  158
- Delete a Playlist
  158
Video Camera
159
Change the Video Size and Format
160
Camera
160
- Set Picture Quality
  161
- Change the Size of Pictures that You Take
  161
- Pan a Picture
  162
- View a Picture
  162
Pictures
162
- Zoom in to or out from a Picture
  163
- Rotate a Picture
  163
- View Pictures as a Slide Show
  163
- Use a Picture as Your Device Wallpaper
  163
Managing Media Files
164
- Rename a Picture or Picture Folder
  165
- Move a Media File
  165
- About Media Cards
  166
Memory and Media Cards
166
- Supported Media Cards
  167
- Turn off Media Card Support
  167
- About Compression
  168
- About File Encryption
  168
- Turn on Encryption
  169
- Supported Audio and Video File Formats
  170
Transferring and Downloading Media Files
170
Media Shortcuts
174
Troubleshooting: Media
175
- My Device Does Not Recognize My Media Card
  176
- Some Pictures that I Take Are Blurry
  176
- Search the Internet
  178
- Browsing Web Pages
  178
Browser
178
Browser Basics
178
- View a Full Picture on a Web Page
  181
- About Bookmarks for Web Pages
  181
Browser Bookmarks
181
- Send a Bookmark for a Web Page
  182
- Subscribe to a Web Feed
  184
Web Feeds
184
Browser Options
185
- Set the Character Encoding for All Web Pages
  187
- Clear the Browser History
  188
- About TLS
  189
Browser Security
189
- About WTLS
  190
- Manage Browser Security
  190
- Add a Trusted Content Server
  191
- About Browser Push
  192
- Turn off Browser Push
  192
- Browser Push Options
  192
Browser Push
192
Browser Shortcuts
193
Troubleshooting: Browser
194
Browser
195
Browser Basics
195
Browser Bookmarks
198
Web Feeds
201
Browser Options
202
Browser Security
206
Browser Push
209
Browser Shortcuts
210
Troubleshooting: Browser
211
Date, Time, and Alarm
212
Set the Date and Time Manually
212
Get the Date and Time from the Wireless Network Automatically
212
Change What Appears on the Display When Your Device Is Charging
212
Change the Clock Face
213
Display a Second Time Zone
213
Turn on Bedside Clock Mode
213
Set Options for Bedside Clock Mode
213
Turn on the Alarm
214
Silence the Alarm
214
Change Alarm Notification Options
214
Use the Stopwatch
215
Set the Timer
215
Change Timer Notification Options
215
Troubleshooting: Date, Time and Alarm
216
Contact Basics
217
Personal Organizer
217
Contacts
217
- Delete a Contact
  218
- View a Contact
  218
- Customizing Contacts
  219
- Mailing Lists
  220
- Create a Mailing List
  221
- Multiple Contact Lists
  222
- Contact List Options
  222
- Troubleshooting: Contacts
  223
Calendar Basics
224
- Schedule a Meeting
  225
- Schedule an Alarm
  225
- Delete an Appointment, Meeting, or Alarm
  226
- Check Spelling
  226
- Respond to a Meeting Invitation
  227
- View Your Calendar When Responding to a Meeting
  227
- Check Availability of Meeting Participants
  227
- Change the List of Participants for a Meeting
  228
- Forward a Meeting Invitation
  228
- Delegate a Meeting Invitation
  228
- Conference Call Meetings
  229
- Calendar Options
  230
- View Tasks in a Calendar
  231
- Multiple Calendars
  233
- Switch Calendars
  233
- Change the Default Calendar
  234
- Troubleshooting: Calendar
  235
Tasks
236
- Hide Completed Tasks
  237
- Task List Options
  237
- Create a Memo
  239
Memos
239
- About Categories
  240
- Memo List Options
  240
Categorizing Contacts, Tasks, or Memos
240
Use the Calculator
242
Ring Tones, Sounds, and Alerts
243
Ring Tones, Sounds, and Alerts Basics
243
- Change a Sound Profile
  244
- Silence Your Device
  244
- Download a Ring Tone
  245
Turn on Event Sounds
245
Assign Ring Tones and Alerts to a Contact
245
LED Notification
246
Troubleshooting: Ring Tones, Sounds, and Alerts
247
Highlight Text
248
Typing
248
Typing Basics
248
Switch Typing Input Methods When You Are Typing
249
Find more Information about Typing in Other Languages
250
Typing Options
250
Spelling Checker
251
Change Options for Checking Spelling
252
Custom Dictionary
253
- Stop Adding Items to the Custom Dictionary Automatically
  254
- Delete a Word from the Custom Dictionary
  254
- Autotext
  255
- About Autotext
  255
- Create an Autotext Entry
  255
- Typing Shortcuts
  256
Troubleshooting: Typing
257
Language
258
Change the Display Language
258
Add a Display Language
258
Delete a Display Language
258
About Typing Input Languages
258
Change the Typing Input Language
258
Use a Shortcut to Switch Typing Input Languages While You Type
259
Change the Shortcut for Switching Typing Input Languages
259
Turn off the Shortcut for Switching Typing Input Languages
259
Change the Language for Voice Commands
260
Change the Display Options for Contacts
260
Troubleshooting: Language
260
Display and Keyboard
261
About Backlighting
261
Display Options
261
- Set Owner Information
  262
- Move an Application Icon
  263
- Set the Cursor Speed
  264
- Turn off Trackpad Sounds
  264
- Turn on Key Tones
  264
Keyboard
264
- Set the Trackpad Sensitivity
  265
- About Themes
  265
Themes
265
Troubleshooting: Display
266
- Search for Messages
  267
- Search Criteria
  267
Search
267
Messages, Attachments, and Web Pages
267
- Search for Messages by Contact or Subject
  268
- View a List of Saved Searches
  269
- Change a Saved Search
  269
- Delete a Saved Search
  269
- Search for Organizer Data
  270
Organizer Data
270
Search Shortcuts
271
Synchronization
272
About Synchronization
272
Reconcile Email Messages over the Wireless Network
272
Delete Email Messages over the Wireless Network
272
Prerequisites: Synchronizing Organizer Data over the Wireless Network
273
Synchronize Organizer Data over the Wireless Network
273
About Synchronization Conflicts
273
Manage Email Reconciliation Conflicts
274
Manage Data Synchronization Conflicts
274
About Backing up and Restoring Device Data
274
Prerequisites: Restoring Data over the Wireless Network
275
Delete Device Data, Third-Party Applications, or Media Card Files
275
Empty the Deleted Items Folder on Your Computer from Your Device
275
Troubleshooting: Synchronization
276
Bluetooth Technology
278
Bluetooth Technology Basics
278
Bluetooth Technology Options
281
Troubleshooting: Bluetooth Technology
284
GPS Technology
286
About GPS Technology
286
Get Your GPS Location
286
Turn off Location Aiding
286
Prevent Others from Tracking Your Location
287
Troubleshooting: GPS Technology
287
Map Basics
288
Get Directions
288
Maps
288
- View an Address on a Map Using a Link
  289
- Zoom in to or out from a Map
  290
Navigation
290
Maps Bookmarks
291
Map Options
292
- Keep Backlighting on When You Track Your Movement
  293
- Map Shortcuts
  294
Troubleshooting: Maps
294
Applications
296
About Multitasking
296
Keep an Application Running and Switch to Another Application
296
Keep an Application Running and Return to the Home Screen
296
Close an Application so that It Is Not Running
297
About Adding Applications
297
About Instant Messaging Applications
297
About Social Networking Applications
298
Add, Update, or Return to the Previous Version of an Application Using the Application Center
298
Add an Application
298
View Properties for an Application
298
Delete a Third-Party Application
299
Receive a Device Password Prompt before You Add an Application
299
View the Size of an Application Database
299
Check for Application Updates
299
Troubleshooting: Applications
300
Blackberry Device Software
301
About Updating the Blackberry Device Software
301
Update the Blackberry Device Software over the Wireless Network
301
Check for Blackberry Device Software Updates that You Can Install over the Wireless Network
302
About Updating the Blackberry Device Software from a Web Site
302
Return to the Previous Version of the Blackberry Device Software
302
Delete the Previous Version of the Blackberry Device Software
302
Update the Blackberry Device Software from a Web Site
303
Troubleshooting Blackberry Device Software
303
About Updating the Blackberry Device Software
305
Update the Blackberry Device Software over the Wireless Network
305
Return to the Previous Version of the Blackberry Device Software
306
Delete the Previous Version of the Blackberry Device Software
306
Check for Blackberry Device Software Updates that You Can Install over the Wireless Network
306
About Updating the Blackberry Device Software from a Web Site
306
Troubleshooting: Blackberry Device Software
307
Update the Blackberry Device Software from a Web Site
307
Turn off the Connection to the Wireless Network
309
Wireless Network Coverage
309
Turn on the Connection to the Wireless Network
309
Turn on or Turn off Data Service or Set Roaming Options
309
Wireless Networks that Your Device Connects to
310
Turn on LED Notification for Wireless Coverage
310
Check the Status of Network Connections and Services
310
About Roaming and International Roaming
310
Delete a Wireless Network from the Preferred Wireless Network List
312
- Change the Order of Preferred Wireless Networks
  313
- I Cannot Connect to a Wireless Network
  313
Troubleshooting Wireless Network Coverage
313
I Cannot Synchronize a Certificate
314
Wireless Network Coverage
315
Turn on the Connection to the Wireless Network
315
Turn on or Turn off Data Service or Set Roaming Options
315
Turn off the Connection to the Wireless Network
315
Wireless Networks that Your Device Connects to
316
LED Notification for Network Connections
316
Roaming
317
Turn on LED Notification for Wireless Coverage
317
Check the Status of Network Connections and Services
317
Preferred Wireless Network List
318
Troubleshooting: Wireless Network Coverage
320
Wi-Fi Technology
321
About Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
321
Turn on Wi-Fi Technology
321
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
321
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Using the Push Button Setup Method
322
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Using the PIN Method
322
About Wi-Fi Profiles
323
Change the Order of Wi-Fi Profiles
323
Delete a Wi-Fi Profile
323
Prevent Your Device from Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
324
Turn off the Prompt that Appears for Hotspots and Wi-Fi Networks that You Connect to Manually
324
Advanced Wi-Fi Connection Settings
324
UMA Connection Settings
327
Wi-Fi Technology Troubleshooting
328
Set Your Device to Turn on and Turn off Automatically
329
Reset the Device
329
Check the Battery Power Level
329
Extend Battery Life
329
Power, Battery, and Memory
329
Turn off Your Device
329
Format the Device Memory or a Media Card
330
View the Amount of Available Memory
330
Best Practice: Conserving Memory on Your Device
330
The Application Memory on My Device Is Low
331
SIM Card
332
About the SIM Card Phone Book
332
Add a Contact to Your SIM Card
332
Copy Contacts from Your SIM Card to Your Contact List
332
Copy a Contact from Your Contact List to Your SIM Card
332
Change a SIM Card Contact
333
Delete a SIM Card Contact
333
Store SMS Text Messages on Your SIM Card
333
About SIM Card Security
334
Protect Your SIM Card with a PIN Code
334
Change the SIM Card PIN Code
334
Change the Display Name for a Phone Number
334
- Change the Device Password
  335
- About the Device Password
  335
Security
335
Security Basics
335
- Lock the Keyboard
  336
- Lock Your Device
  336
Password Keeper
337
Encryption
340
- About Encryption Keys
  341
- Set Encryption Strength
  341
- Memory Cleaning
  342
- Generate an Encryption Key
  342
- About Memory Cleaning
  342
- Turn on Memory Cleaning
  342
- Certificates
  344
- Certificate Properties
  345
- Certificate Status
  347
- Certificate Revocation Reasons
  349
- Certificate Options
  350
- Certificate Shortcuts
  351
- PGP Keys
  352
- Download a Personal PGP Key from the PGP Universal Server
  352
- Clear the PGP Data Cache
  354
- PGP Key Revocation Reasons
  356
- PGP Key Shortcuts
  357
Change Connection Information for a Certificate Server
358
About Using a Smart Card with Your Device
363
VPN Settings
367
Troubleshooting Security
373
Security Basics
374
Password Keeper
376
Encryption
379
Memory Cleaning
381
Certificates
383
PGP Keys
391
Certificate Servers
397
Key Stores
399
- Smart Cards
  402
- Import a Certificate from a Smart Card
  403
- VPN Settings
  406
Software Tokens
406
About Security Self-Tests
408
Verify Security Software
408
Third-Party Application Control
408
Troubleshooting: Security
412
- About Service Books
  413
- Accept a Service Book
  413
- Delete a Service Book
  413
Service Books and Diagnostic Reports
413
Run a Diagnostic Report
414
WLAN Diagnostic Reports
416
Service Books
418
Service Books and Diagnostic Reports
418
Diagnostic Reports
419
Submit a Wi-Fi Diagnostic Report
421
Brickbreaker
423
About Brickbreaker
423
Brickbreaker Capsules
423
Brickbreaker Scoring
424
Play Brickbreaker
424
Adjust the Volume
424
Set the Paddle Speed
424
Submit a Score to the Brickbreaker High Score Web Site
425
Check the High Scores on the Brickbreaker Web Site
425
Word Mole Game
426
Word Mole Game Basics
426
Single-Player Games
427
Accept an Invitation
428
Multiplayer Games
428
Troubleshooting: Word Mole
429
Change the Display Font
431
Use Reverse Contrast for the Screen Display
431
Use Grayscale for the Screen Display
431
Accessibility Options
431
About Accessibility Options
431
- Turn on Event Sounds
  432
- Assign Ring Tones and Alerts to a Contact
  432
Set the Number of Icons that Appear on the Home Screen
432
About TTY Support
433
TTY Support
433
Voice Dialing
433
Type Text Using the Predictive Input Method
434
Autotext
434
Predictive Input Method
434
Glossary
435
Legal Notice
440

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