Getting Started Guide BlackBerry 7290 Wireless HandheldTM Phone button Open the phone screen Notification LED Earpiece Headset jack USB port Trackwheel Select or click an item Escape button Exit a screen Backspace/Delete key Alt key Type the alternate character on a key Symbol key Open the symbol list or turn on/off speakerphone Enter key Power button/Backlighting Left Shift key Type a capital letter Microphone Right Shift key Type a capital letter 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. Shortcuts Phone Open the phone screen End a call Press the Phone button Hold the Escape button Message list Open a selected message Compose new message Reply to sender Reply to all Forward message Press Press Press Press Press Press Press Turn on or off mute during Press the Phone button a call Change the volume during a call Dial a letter in a phone number Call a voice mail access number Assign speed dial to a selected contact Recall the last phone number dialed Mute a call using a headset End a call using a headset Roll the trackwheel Hold Hold + Press the letter Go to messages from the next day Go to the messages from the previous day Go to the next unread message File a message Hold an unassigned letter key > Click OK. Press twice. Press Press Press Press + + Press the headset button View sent messages Hold the headset button View received messages 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 Click Keyboard 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 Insert a symbol Insert an accented character Select text Select characters 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 Unlock the device/keyboard Move the cursor vertically/horizontally Return to the previous screen Click an item Select multiple items Roll the trackwheel/Press + Roll the trackwheel Press the Escape button Highlight the item > Click the trackwheel Hold + Roll the trackwheel Hold + Press the Escape button Press Press Hold the Power button Copy selected text Switch between programs Cut selected text Go to the top of a screen Go to the bottom of a screen Turn on/off the device Paste selected text Cancel a selection Fields Press to change the value in a field. Press to view all the values that are available in the selected field. On an option 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 full battery power low battery power charging roaming Home zone receiving data transmitting data service book waiting voice mail message Bluetooth radio on Bluetooth connected Number mode on Shift mode on Alt mode on saved web page alarm set placed call missed call received call SMS message sent message MMS message message sending message not sent read message unread message system busy filed message message includes attachment 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 Browser *MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) subject to availability. Contact your service provider for more information. Contents Welcome to BlackBerry! Setting up your device Insert the SIM card Insert the battery Charge the battery Connect to the wireless network Choosing your email setup option BlackBerry Internet Email option BlackBerry Enterprise Server option BlackBerry Desktop Redirector option Setting up for email using the BlackBerry Internet Email Set up for email using the device Set up for email using a computer About adding an email address Log in using the device Log in using a computer Find more information Install the BlackBerry Desktop Software Setting up for email using the BlackBerry Enterprise Server Set up for email using the device Set up for email using a computer How do I... Make phone calls 3 5 5 5 5 6 7 7 7 7 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 the device Set the date and time Enable profiles Turn on the Bluetooth radio 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 Pair with another Bluetooth-enabled device Find more information Frequently asked questions 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 17 17 17 17 17 17 19 BlackBerry Internet Email - frequently asked questions 21 13 13 13 15 15 ©2006 Research In Motion Limited. All Rights Reserved. Published in XXXXXX. PRINTSPEC-004. MAT-11770-001 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 messaging, 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 for email. You can also choose to install the BlackBerry Desktop Software so that you can connect your device to a computer for data synchronization and charging. Take a moment to read this guide and any documents provided by your wireless service provider. These resources provide important setup information and are designed to help you get the most from your BlackBerry device. 3 4 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. 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 for more information about using the battery safely. 1. 2. 3. Press the battery cover release button. Slide off the battery cover. Insert the battery so that the connectors on the battery align with the connectors on your device. Release button 4. 5. Replace the battery cover. If the battery is charged, your device turns on and the confirm date and time dialog box appears. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Slide off the battery cover. If the battery is inserted, remove it. Slide the SIM card holder toward its hinge to unlock it. Lift the SIM card holder. Insert the SIM card into the holder so that the notches align. · If the date and time are incorrect, click Edit. See "Set the date and time" on page 17 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. 7. 8. Close the SIM card holder. Slide the SIM card holder away from its hinges to lock it. 2. Depending on the type of travel charger that you received with your device, you might 5 need to slide the plug blade attachment into the power adapter or pull the plug blades down. PUSH 3. 4. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet. Charge the battery to full power. Note: If you install the BlackBerry Desktop Software on a computer, you can charge your device by connecting it to that computer. See "Can I charge my device by connecting it to my computer?" on page 19 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. 6 Choosing your email setup option To begin sending and receiving email messages on your BlackBerry device, you must associate your device with an email address using one of the following options. BlackBerry Internet Email option Use this option to create a new BlackBerry email address for your device or to associate your device with one or more existing supported email addresses. This option is the most common email setup option for individual users. See "Setting up for email using the BlackBerry Internet Email" on page 9 for more information. BlackBerry Enterprise Server option Use this option if you have access to a BlackBerry Enterprise Server® and you want to associate your device with a corporate Microsoft® Outlook®, IBM® Lotus Notes®, or Novell® GroupWise® email account. See "Setting up for email using the BlackBerry Enterprise Server" on page 13 for more information. BlackBerry Desktop Redirector option Use this option if you do not have access to a BlackBerry Enterprise Server and you want to associate your device with a corporate Microsoft Outlook (Workgroup Installation) email account that resides on a Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 or later. See "How do I install the BlackBerry Desktop Redirector?" on page 19 for more information 7 8 Setting up for email using the BlackBerry Internet Email The first time that you log in to the BlackBerry Internet Email web site, you can add a supported email address, create a BlackBerry email address, or do both. you want to appear before the at sign (@) in your new BlackBerry email address. 5. 6. Click Next. Click OK. · Add an email address if you have an existing, supported email account that you want to access from your BlackBerry device. Create a BlackBerry email address if you do not have another existing, supported email account, or if you need an additional email address that you can use to send and receive email messages. Set up for email using a computer To use this setup option, you require the following items: · · Internet browser: Microsoft® Internet Explorer version 6.0 (or later) or Netscape® Communicator version 7.2 (or later) with JavaScriptTM enabled Operating system: Microsoft Windows® 2000, Windows XP or Mac OS® 10.3 (or later) Verify that the computer is connected to the Internet. Log in to My T-Mobile. On the My T-Mobile home page, click Set Up BlackBerry Internet E ...