Getting Started Guide BlackBerry 8700g Wireless HandheldTM Mute button Turn microphone on/off during a call Power button Notification LED Headset jack USB port Trackwheel Select or click an item Escape button Exit a screen Front Convenience key Open a list of useful links in the browser End key End a phone call Return to the Home screen Backspace/Delete key Enter key Speakerphone/Currency key Turn speakerphone on/off during a call Type a currency symbol Symbol key Open the symbol list Shift key Type a capital letter Side Convenience key Opens the profile list Send key Make a phone call Alt key Type the alternate character on a key How do I navigate? Roll the trackwheel to move the cursor and highlight items on the screen. Click (press) the trackwheel to open the menu or select items. Press the Escape button to exit a screen, cancel an action, or go back one page in the browser. Set Convenience keys In the device options, click Screen/Keyboard. Set the device program that should open when you press the assigned Convenience key. Shortcuts Phone Open the phone screen or make a phone call End a call Turn mute on and off during a call Turn speakerphone on or off during a call Change the volume during a call Dial a letter in a phone number Open the contact list from the phone screen Redial a number Call a voice mail access number Assign speed dial to a number key Press Press Press the Mute button on the top of the device Press Forward message Roll the trackwheel Hold Hold Go to the next unread message Press Hold twice File a message View sent messages Hold any key > Type a phone number View received messages Press Press Press + + Press + Press the letter Go to messages from the next day Go to messages from the previous day Press Press Press Message list Open a selected message Compose new message Reply to sender Reply to all Press Press Press Press Browser Go back one page Exit the browser Search for a word on a page Open a selected link Switch between normal and full-screen view Go down one page Go up one page Go to a specific web page Press the Escape button Hold the Escape button Press Press Press Press Press Press + Calendar For these shortcuts to work in Day view, in the calendar options, set the Enable Quick Entry field to No. Go to the next day, week, or month Go to the previous day, week, or month Schedule an appointment Move the cursor horizontally in week view Move the cursor vertically in month view Press Press Press Hold + Roll the trackwheel Hold + Roll the trackwheel Note: The arrangement of letters on your device keyboard might vary slightly from the depictions on this document. Navigating screens Lock the device/keyboard Unlock the device/keyboard Move the cursor vertically/horizontally Click Lock. Set a password for added security. Double-click the trackwheel Typing and editing Capitalize a letter Insert a period Type the alternate character on a key Roll the trackwheel/ Hold + Roll the trackwheel Press the Escape button Insert a symbol Insert an accented character Select lines of text Select individual characters Copy selected text Hold the letter Press Press Press Hold a letter + Roll the trackwheel Press > Roll the trackwheel Hold + Roll the trackwheel Press + Click the trackwheel or Click the trackwheel > Click Copy Press + or Click the trackwheel > Click Cut Press + Click the trackwheel or Click the trackwheel > Click Paste Press the Escape button twice + the key Return to the previous screen Return to the Home screen Press Click an item Select multiple items Switch between programs Go to the top of a screen Go to the bottom of a screen Turn on/off the device Highlight the item > Click the trackwheel Hold + Roll the trackwheel Hold + Press the Escape button Press Paste selected text Press Hold the Power button Cancel selection Cut selected text Fields Press to change the value in a field. Press to view all the values that are available in the selected field. In an options screen, you can also select an option and click the trackwheel. Click Change Option. Click a value. Menus Click the trackwheel to view the menu. On the menu, click standard menu items such as New, View, Edit, Delete, Save, Options, and Help. Additional menu items might appear depending on the item you have selected. Programs Explore the many useful programs that your BlackBerry® device has to offer. Here are a few to get you started. Click Messages to view the messages list, compose new messages, and set options for email messages. Click Browser to visit web pages, browse for programs and ring tones, and set browser options. Your device might have more than one browser. Click Profiles to set and edit ring tone profiles or to manage downloaded ring tones. Click Options to find the main list of device options, Bluetooth® settings, and wireless settings. Additional programs appear on the Home screen, including the task list, memos list, calculator, alarm, pictures list, help, and more! Status indicators roaming Home zone receiving data transmitting data Bluetooth radio on Bluetooth connection alarm set Number mode on Shift mode on Alt mode on voice mail message placed call missed call received call sent message message sending message not sent notification LED read message low battery LED unread message filed message message includes attachment wireless coverage LED Bluetooth connection LED Charging SMS or MMS message system busy Full battery power Low battery power Wireless network coverage You must connect to the wireless network to begin using many device features. To connect to or disconnect from the wireless network, click Turn Wireless On/Turn Wireless Off. Indicators on the Home screen show the wireless coverage level for the area in which you are using your device. A low level of wireless coverage might limit the use of some device features, as shown in the chart below. Full wireless coverage No wireless coverage Wireless is turned off Emergency calls only Emergency calls SMS messages Phone MMS messages Email and PIN messages Browser High-speed data Contents Welcome to BlackBerry! Setting up your device Insert the SIM card Insert the battery Charge the battery Connect to the wireless network Setting up your email Create an account Log in to your account Receive messages from other email accounts Set account options Install the BlackBerry Desktop Software How do I... Make phone calls Send email messages Send PIN messages Send SMS (text) messages Send MMS (multimedia) messages Add contacts Add SIM card contacts to your address book Go to web pages Set a device password Lock or unlock the device Set the date and time Enable profiles Turn on or turn off the Bluetooth radio 3 4 4 4 5 5 7 7 7 8 9 9 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 Pair with another Bluetooth-enabled device Find help with other features Frequently asked questions 13 13 14 T-Mobile Instant Email Service with BlackBerry frequently asked questions 15 ©2005 Research In Motion Limited. All Rights Reserved. Published in XXXXXX. PRINTSPEC-004. MAT-11282-001 1 2 Welcome to BlackBerry! Whether you plan to use your BlackBerry® device for business or personal productivity, you have made an excellent choice! With powerful pushmessaging, voice, web, and organizer features, BlackBerry is the all-in-one solution that is designed to keep you connected to the people, data, and resources that you need every day. To begin using your BlackBerry device, you must set up and turn on the device, connect to the wireless network, and set up your supported email account. You can also choose to install the BlackBerry Desktop Software so that you can connect your device to your computer for data synchronization and charging. Take a moment to read this guide and any documents provided by your service provider. These resources provide important setup information and are designed to help you get the most from your BlackBerry device! Additional resources are listed in the back of this guide. 3 Setting up your device Insert the SIM card Your SIM card contains important information about your wireless service. Your SIM card might be inserted already. Warning: Turn off your device before you insert or remove the SIM card. Do not scratch, bend, or expose the SIM card to static electricity or wet conditions. 1. Press the battery cover release button. 5. 6. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder so that it lies flat below the metal guide. Continue to slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder until it stops. One end of the SIM card should be slightly hidden below the plastic casing on your device. 2. 3. 4. Slide off the battery cover. If the battery is inserted, remove it. Hold the SIM card with the metal contacts facing down so that the notches on the card align with the notches shown on your device. Note: To remove the SIM card, press gently on the top of the SIM card and slide it out of the SIM card holder. Insert the battery Warning: Use only the battery that Research In Motion® specifies for use with your device. See the Safety and Product Information booklet that accompanied your device for more information about using the battery safely. 1. 2. Press the battery cover release button. Slide off the battery cover. 4 3. Insert the battery so that the connectors on the battery align with the connectors on your device. 3. 4. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet. Charge the battery to full power. Note: If you install the BlackBerry Desktop Software, you can charge your device by connecting it to your computer. See "Can I charge my device by connecting it to my computer?" on page 14 for more information. Connect to the wireless network On the device, if the power is off, press the Power button. Your device should connect to the wireless network automatically. To connect to the wireless network successfully, your wireless service must be active, and you must be in a wireless network coverage area. See the wireless network coverage chart on the inside front cover of this guide for more information. When your device is not connected to the wireless network, you can continue to use features that do not require a connection to the wireless network. For example, you can type and save draft email messages, manage tasks, or use the calculator. Note: If you use T-Mobile Instant Email Service with BlackBerry, the account setup process might begin automatically the first time that your device connects to the wireless network. See "Setting up your email" on page 7 for more information. 4. 5. Replace the battery cover. If the battery is charged, your device turns on and the confirm date and time dialog box appears. · If the date and time are incorrect, click Edit. See "Set the date and time" on page 13 for more information. · If the date and time are correct, click OK. Charge the battery 1. Connect the small end of the USB cable to your device. 2. If required, slide the plug blade attachment into the power adapter. PUSH 5 6 Setting up your email Create an account You must create an account to begin sending and receiving email messages on your BlackBerry device. The account that you create supplies the default email address for your device. 1. Verify that your device is connected to the wireless network. If the Sign In screen does not appear automatically, click Email Settings. 2. On the Sign In screen, click Create Your Account. Note: To follow a link in the browser, click the link. Click Get Link. 3. 4. Click Continue. Read the legal terms and conditions carefully. Perform one of the following actions: 6. between 4 and 16 characters. Passwords are case sensitive and cannot contain accented characters. · Re-enter Password: Retype your personal login password. Note: Write down your user ID and password and keep the information in a safe place. You must type this information every time that you log in to your T-Mobile Instant Email Service with BlackBerry account. Select a secret question. If you forget your password, you are prompted with this question. Type an answer to your secret question. Click Submit. Click Done. 7. 8. 9. 10. Perform one of the following actions: · To decline the legal terms and conditions and stop the setup process, click I Disagree. · To receive email messages on your device from other supported accounts, click Add Account. See "Receive messages from other email accounts" on page 8 for more information. · To accept the legal terms and conditions and continue the setup process, click I Agree. 5. Type your account information. · To log in to your account without adding other email accounts, click Continue. Tip: If you have problems creating your account using your device, create your account using a desktop browser. See "Set account options" on page 9 for more information. · User ID: Type a personal user ID for your account. This user ID will be your login name and the first part of the default email address for your device. · Frien ...