BlackBerry Wireless Handheld™ Getting Started Guide Phone button Open the phone screen Notification LED Earpiece Headset jack Trackwheel Select or click an item USB port Escape button Exit a screen Backspace key Alt key Type the alternate character on a key Enter key Symbol key Open the symbol list Left Shift key Power button Backlighting Microphone Right Shift key Roll the trackwheel to move the cursor and highlight items on the screen.
Tips Phone Messages Open the phone screen Press the Phone button End a call from the Active Call screen Hold the Escape button Compose from the messages list Press Mute a call from the Active Call screen Press the Phone button Reply to sender Press Reply to all Press Change the volume during a call Roll the trackwheel Forward a message Press Go to the next date Dial a letter in a phone number Press Press Go to the previous date Press Go to the next unread message Press Assign a spe
Navigating your handheld Typing and editing Lock the handheld Set a password > Click the Lock icon Capitalize a letter Hold the letter Insert a period Press Lock the keyboard Click the Keyboard Lock icon (only available if you have not set a password) Type the alternate character on a key Press Move the cursor Roll the trackwheel or Press + Roll the trackwheel Insert an accented character Hold a letter + Roll the trackwheel Return to previous screen Press the Escape button Insert a symbol
How do I... Make a phone call 1. On the Home screen, type a phone number. 2. Press the Enter key. Add a contact 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. In the address book, click the trackwheel. Click New Address. Type contact information. Click the trackwheel. Click Save. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. In the messages list, click the trackwheel. Click Compose SMS. Click [Use Once]. Click SMS. Select whether the destination address is an SMScompatible phone number or an email address. Type the phone number or email address.
getting_started.book Page 1 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 4:02 PM Contents Where can I find more information? On the handheld • On the menu, click Help to see help topics associated with the application that you are using. • On any Help screen, click the trackwheel. Click Index to see a list of additional help topics. In the BlackBerry Desktop Software • On the Help menu, click Desktop Help Contents to view the Handheld User Guide or the BlackBerry Desktop Software Online Help.
getting_started.book Page 2 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 4:02 PM Setting up your handheld Insert the battery 2. Warning: Use only the battery that Research In Motion specifies for use with your handheld. See the Safety and Product Information booklet that accompanied your handheld for more information on using the battery safely. If your travel charger includes a removable USB cable, connect the larger end of the USB cable into the power adapter. 3.
getting_started.book Page 3 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 4:02 PM Using your computer Note: If you use Windows 98 (not Windows 98 Second Edition), you must download an update from http://www.microsoft.com/com/dcom/ dcom98/dcom1_3.asp for the USB driver to operate as expected. 1. Connect the smaller end of the USB cable to your handheld. 2. Connect the larger end of the USB cable to an available USB port. 3. Charge the battery to full power.
getting_started.book Page 4 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 4:02 PM Setting up for email using BlackBerry Enterprise Server Use this option if all of the following situations apply: • You want to receive messages from your corporate Microsoft® Outlook®, IBM® Lotus Notes®, or Novell® GroupWise® email account. • You subscribe to a service that supports account setup using a BlackBerry Enterprise Server™. • • If your handheld is enabled on a BlackBerry Enterprise Server version 4.
getting_started.book Page 5 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 4:02 PM • Select BlackBerry Enterprise Server or BlackBerry Desktop Redirector as your account integration option. • Select BlackBerry Enterprise Server as your message redirection option. 3. Connect your handheld to your computer. 4. On the Windows taskbar, click Start. 5. Select Programs > BlackBerry > Desktop Manager. • When you are prompted to generate an encryption key, follow the on-screen instructions.
getting_started.book Page 6 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 4:02 PM Setting up for email using BlackBerry Internet Service Use this option if one or more of the following situations apply: • You purchased your handheld in a store. • You want to set up a new email account for your handheld. • You want to set up an existing email account for your handheld. Note: To use this option, you must subscribe to a service that supports email setup using BlackBerry Internet Service.
getting_started.book Page 7 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 4:02 PM Frequently asked questions Why does my handheld not turn on? The power might be off. Press the Power button to turn the power on. Verify that you have integrated your handheld with an email account. See “Set up email” on page 3 for more information. The battery might not be charged. See “Charge the battery” on page 2 for more information. How do I connect my handheld to the BlackBerry Desktop Software? Remove and then reinsert the battery.
getting_started.book Page 8 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 4:02 PM 2. Complete the on-screen instructions. • Select BlackBerry Enterprise Server or BlackBerry Desktop Redirector as your account integration option. • Select BlackBerry Desktop Redirector as your message redirection option. 3. Connect your handheld to your computer. 4. On the Windows taskbar, click Start. 5. Click Programs > BlackBerry > Desktop Manager.
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