Get started _ All you need to know to get going with your BlackBerry Bold™ 9650 smartphone.
Welcome! _ Sprint is committed to developing technologies that give you the ability to get what you want when you want it, faster than ever before. This guide introduces you to the basics of getting started with Sprint and your new BlackBerry Bold™ 9650 smartphone. ® Only on the Now Network. ™ ©2010 Sprint. SPRINT and the logo are trademarks of Sprint.
Your BlackBerry Bold 9650 _ Lock button Lock the keyboard Volume keys Adjust the volume Menu key Open the menu in an application Escape key Move back a screen Close a menu End/Power key End a call Turn the device on or off Return to the Home screen Send key Open the phone Call a highlighted phone number Micro-USB Port Trackpad Slide your finger to move around a screen Click (press) to select an item Alt key Type the alternate character on a key Backspace/Delete key Enter key Shift keys Capitalize l
Get Your Device Ready _ Insert the Battery 1. Press and hold the release button on the back of your device and slide off the battery cover. 2. Insert the battery so that the metal contacts on the battery align with the metal contacts on your BlackBerry device, and press down to secure the battery. (If the battery has sufficient charge, your device should turn on automatically.) 3.
Activate Your Device _ Activate Your Device • If you bought your device at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use. • If you received your device in the mail, and it is a new Sprint account or a new phone number, it is designed to activate automatically when you first turn it on. To confirm your activation, make a phone call. • If you received your device in the mail and you are activating a new phone for an existing number on your account, go to sprint.
Complete the Setup Wizard _ Complete the Setup Wizard The setup wizard is designed to help you learn about navigation and typing, change options to personalize your BlackBerry device, set up wireless and Bluetooth connections, and set up one or more supported email addresses. ® • To complete the setup wizard, follow the onscreen instructions. Slide your finger on the trackpad to highlight options and click (press) the trackpad to continue.
Make a Phone Call _ Make Your First Phone Call 1. From the Home screen or the phone screen, enter a phone number using the numbered keys on the left side of the keyboard. (If you make a mistake while dialing, press the Backspace/Delete key to erase.) 2. Press (the Send key) to place the call. 3. When you’re finished, press Answer a Phone Call • To answer an incoming call press (the End/Power key). (the Send key).
Voicemail _ Set Up Your Voicemail You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your device is activated. Always use a passcode to protect against unauthorized access. 1. From the Home screen or the phone screen, press and hold . 2. Follow the system prompts to create your passcode and record your name and greeting. Retrieve Your Voicemail From your BlackBerry device: • From the Home screen or the phone screen, press and hold .
Contacts _ Add a Contact 1. From the Home screen, click Contacts ( click New Contact. ), press , and then 2. Type the contact information, click the trackpad, and then click Save. Retrieve a Phone Number 1. From the Home screen, click Contacts ( ). 2. Slide your finger up or down the trackpad to scroll through entries, or use the keyboard to enter the first few letters of an entry. 3. To display an entry, highlight it and click it. To call an entry, highlight it and press .
Messaging _ Sending Email The setup wizard takes you through the necessary steps to set up supported email accounts on your device. You can also click Email Settings ( ) in the Setup ( ) folder to adjust your settings. See your Basics Guide and User Guide for details. 1. From the Home screen, click Messages ( ) and then press . 2. Click Compose Email and then enter an email address or a contact name. 3. Type the message, click the trackpad, and click Send.
Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service SM Activating Sprint Worldwide Service Before using your BlackBerry device internationally in global roaming mode, you must activate Sprint Worldwide service. For additional information on Sprint Worldwide services and availability, visit sprint.com/sww. Activating Global Roaming Mode Your BlackBerry device is designed to enter global roaming mode automatically when you activate your Sprint Worldwide service.
Manage Your Account _ Online: www.sprint.
Helpful Sprint Information _ Total Equipment Protection The protection you need so you can be worry free Should anything happen to your phone, you’ll have a worry-free way to ensure that you get connected again soon. • Coverage includes: Loss, theft, routine maintenance, physical or liquid damage, mechanical or electrical problems, failure from normal wear and tear. • For more information: See the Total Equipment Protection brochure available at any participating retail location or go to sprint.
Resources _ For Your Phone • • This Get Started guide to get you up and running. • Basics Guide – Get an in-depth overview of your device’s features and services. • • Features Guide – Get the most from the services and features available on your new Sprint device. BlackBerry User Tools CD – Install software, view the comprehensive User Guide for the BlackBerry Bold 9650 smartphone, and more. Web – Go to sprint.
