Getting Started Guide BlackBerry 7250 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 receiving data transmitting data service book waiting alarm set voice mail message Bluetooth radio on Bluetooth connected Number mode on Shift mode on Alt mode on saved web page 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 Text (SMS) messages Phone Email and PIN messages MMS messages* Browser High-speed data* *High-speed 1X EV (EVDO service) and MMS subject to availability. Contact your service provider for more information. Contents Welcome to BlackBerry! Setting up your device Insert the battery Charge the battery Connect to the wireless network Choosing your email setup option BlackBerry Internet Service option BlackBerry Enterprise Server option 3 5 5 5 5 7 7 7 Add contacts Go to web pages Set a device password Lock and unlock the device Set the date and time Enable profiles Turn on or off the Bluetooth radio Pair with another Bluetooth-enabled device Find help with other features Frequently asked questions 16 16 16 16 16 17 17 17 17 18 Setting up for email using BlackBerry Internet Service 9 Create an account Log in to your account Receive messages from other email accounts Set account options Install the BlackBerry Desktop Software 9 10 10 11 11 BlackBerry Internet Service - frequently asked questions 20 Setting up for email using BlackBerry Enterprise Server 13 Use enterprise activation Use the BlackBerry Desktop Software How do I... Make phone calls Send email messages Send PIN messages Send SMS (text) messages Send MMS (mutimedia) messages 13 13 15 15 15 15 15 15 ©2005 Research In Motion Limited. All Rights Reserved. Published in XXXXXX. PRINTSPEC-004. MAT-10864-001 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 as well as 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 4 Setting up your device 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. Press the battery cover release button. Charge the battery 1. Connect the small end of the USB cable to your device. 2. Depending on the type of travel charger that you received with your device, slide the plug blade attachment into the power adapter or pull the plug blades down. Release button 2. 3. Slide off the battery cover. Insert the battery so that the connectors on the battery align with the connectors on your device. 3. 4. PUSH Plug the power adapter into a power outlet. Charge the battery to full power. 4. 5. Replace the battery cover. If the battery is charged, your device turns on and the confirm date and time dialog box appears. 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 18 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. · If the date and time are incorrect, click Edit. See "Set the date and time" on page 16 for more information. · If the date and time are correct, click OK. 5 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 BlackBerry Internet Service, the account setup process might begin automatically the first time that your device connects to the wireless network. See "Setting up for email using BlackBerry Internet Service" on page 9 for more information. 6 Choosing your email setup option To begin sending and receiving email messages on your BlackBerry device, you must integrate your device with an email account using one of the following options. · Your supported email account resides on a Microsoft Exchange, IBM Lotus®Domino®, or Novell GroupWise email server. You subscribe to a wireless service that supports account setup using the BlackBerry Enterprise Server. · BlackBerry Internet Service option Use this option if one or more of the following situations apply: · · · You purchased your device in a store. You want to set up a new email account for use with your device. You want to send and receive email messages on your device from one or more existing supported email accounts. If this setup option applies to you, see "Setting up for email using BlackBerry Enterprise Server" on page 13 for more information. Note: To use this option, you must subscribe to a wireless service that supports email setup using BlackBerry Internet Service. If this setup option applies to you, see "Setting up for email using BlackBerry Internet Service" on page 9 for more information. BlackBerry Enterprise Server option Use this option if all the following situations apply: · A system administrator is managing a BlackBerry Enterprise ServerTM within your company. A system administrator has confirmed that you are permitted to use the BlackBerry Enterprise Server. You want to receive messages from a corporate Microsoft® Outlook®, IBM® Lotus Notes®, or Novell® GroupWise® email account. · · 7 8 Setting up for email using BlackBerry Internet Service Create an account You must create an account to begin using email 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 and that you are in a wireless coverage area. If the Sign In screen does not appear automatically, click Email Settings. If you have problems, see "BlackBerry Internet Service - frequently asked questions" on page 20 for more information. 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: 7. 8. 9. 6. type a name, the default email address for your device appears in the From field. · Password: Type a personal login password. Passwords must contain 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 BlackBerry Internet Service account. Select a secret questio ...