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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 booklet introduces you to the basics of getting started with Sprint and your BlackBerry Bold™ 9930 smartphone. ® Visit sprint.com/support for the complete User Guide, along with videos, tutorials, and community forums for your phone. All. Together. Now.
Using This Guide This Get Started guide is designed to help you set up and use your new BlackBerry Bold™ 9930 smartphone. It’s divided into four sections to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Get Ready − page 1 − Find out what you need to do before you use your device the first time, including inserting a battery and activating Sprint service on your device. BlackBerry Basics − page 4 − Learn some basics about how to move around on your device, use the home screen, and enter text.
Your BlackBerry Bold 9930 Lock the screen Notification LED Headset jack Volume up USB port Trackpad Move around the screen Select an item Menu key Open a menu Send key Make/answer a call Touchscreen Escape key Move back a screen Mute Volume down End/Power key Hold to turn on/off End a call Return to Home screen Backspace/Delete Type the other character on a key Capitalize letters Microphone (do not cover) Enter Convenience key Speakerphone Take a picture You can customize Symbols this key
Install the Battery and Memory Card* Charge the Battery 1. Insert the larger end of the USB cable into the charging head. 2. Connect the smaller end of the USB cable to the USB port on the left side of your BlackBerry device. 3. Plug the charging head into a power outlet. Turn the Smartphone On or Off ► Press and hold End/Power device on or off. to turn your If the battery has sufficient charge, your device should turn on automatically. * Remove the battery before you insert or remove a memory card.
Activate Your Smartphone Activate Your Smartphone • If you purchased 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, your device is designed to activate automatically when you first turn it on. You will see a Contacting the wireless network screen at startup. When you see “Your device has been registered with the wireless network,” tap OK to continue.
Setup The Setup application is designed to help you learn about navigation and typing, personalize your BlackBerry device, set up wireless and Bluetooth connections, and set up one or more supported email addresses. ® Launch the Setup Application at Any Time Get Ready Explore the Setup Application To return to the Setup application at any time: ► Tap or click Setup . ► In the Setup application, select a feature and follow the prompts. To select an option, tap it on the touchscreen.
BlackBerry Basics: Using the Touchscreen Move Around Menus and Screens Using Gestures Your device’s touchscreen lets you control everything using various touch gestures. Tap: To open an application, select items, and type on the touchscreen keyboard, tap the screen with your finger. A light touch works best. Press and hold (or touch and hold): To open a pop-up menu of available options, touch and hold the screen or press and hold the trackpad.
Your Home Screen Wireless indicators Battery power level Change your ring tone or alerts Notification view See upcoming appointments, new messages, and other notifications BlackBerry Basics Tap to manage wireless connections, ® ® Wi-Fi , Bluetooth technology, or alarm clock Search Search your entire smartphone, including help, messages, music, the Internet, and more Navigation bar Tap to see more icons Slide left or right for more panels You can move or hide icons.
Your Home Screen Home Screen: All Applications Home Screen: Features To access all your device’s applications from the Home screen, tap All. The Home screen also gives you direct access to additional features. For example, to access the Calendar : 1. Slide your finger left or right and tap All. 2. Tap Calendar to open the calendar application. Tip: To access additional options and help for any application, press . Note: You can also use the trackpad to open applications.
BlackBerry ID BlackBerry ID gives you guick and easy access to a variety of BlackBerry apps and services including the BlackBerry App World™ storefront. ® BlackBerry Basics Create a BlackBerry ID Create a BlackBerry ID using your email address and a password of your choice. Use it to access any product or service that supports BlackBerry. 1. When you see the BlackBerry ID sign-in screen, enter your email address and password, and then tap Create New.
Application Icons Messages Send emails and other messages. Text Messages Send text messages. Contacts Access and manage your contacts. Browser Browse websites. Camera Take pictures. Video Camera Record videos. Media See saved pictures, play music, and more. 8 Social Feeds Stay up-to-date with all your social networks in one place. Calendar Manage appointments. Options Set options. You can find more options in each application menu.
Status Indicators Messages New notification Alarm set Unopened message count BlackBerry Messenger Missed call count Social feeds BlackBerry App World™ notification Sending or receiving data Wi-Fi turned on Roaming ® ® Unopened Opened Text message Sent message Attachment Meeting invite Message is sending Message not sent BlackBerry Basics Home screen Phone Missed Call Received Call Placed call Voicemail message visit sprint.
Switching BlackBerry Smartphones Moving From One BlackBerry Smartphone to a New One To move data from one BlackBerry device to a new BlackBerry device, do the following: ® 1. On your computer, open the BlackBerry Desktop Software. To get the latest software, go to blackberry.com/desktopsoftware. 2. Connect your new device to your computer. 3. Click Copy data and settings from another smartphone and follow the prompts. 4. If necessary, tap Setup > Email Accounts and follow the prompts.
Typing Typing Tips Capitalize a letter Press and hold the letter key. Insert a period Press Type the alternate character on a key Press Type a symbol Press and the letter key that appears below the symbol you want. Insert an accented character Press and hold a letter key and slide your finger left or right on the trackpad. BlackBerry Basics Your BlackBerry device’s QWERTY keyboard makes text entry easy. Here are a few tips: twice. and the desired key. visit sprint.
Editing Text Select, Copy, and Paste Text Your device’s touchscreen makes it easy to select, copy, and paste text. ► To cut or copy selected text, press > Cut ► To paste cut or copied text, press > Paste. or Copy. Tip: For a video tutorial on editing text, tap Setup > Tutorials > Edit Text.
Use Your Smartphone: Phone Calls and Voicemail Set Up Voicemail Dial a number Call log Open the menu Send Answer a call Open the phone app Check your voicemail Press and hold the 1 key Set up a speed dial number Press and hold a key Volume Mute View your contacts or call log You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your device is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access. 1. Press and then press and hold . 2.
Contacts The Contacts application allows you to access, manage and add contacts from a variety of sources including Gmail, Exchange, Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr. You can also sync contacts from your computer and enter them by hand the old-fashioned way. Viewing Contacts Save a Phone Number 1. Tap Contacts . 2. Tap the Search field and enter the first few letters of a contact, or slide your finger on the screen or trackpad to scroll through your contacts. 3.
To download the BlackBerry Desktop Software, go to blackberry.com/desktopsoftware. 1. Connect your device to your computer 2. In the BlackBerry Desktop Software, click Organizer. 3. Review the organizer applications and settings that are selected and if necessary, make changes. 4. Click Sync. For more information, see Help in the BlackBerry Desktop Software. Note: Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your computer, especially before you update any software.
Messages Access Messages ► Tap Messages .
Send a Text Message Be a hero. Don’t drive distracted. Use Your Smartphone 1. Tap Text Message > > Compose Text Message. 2. Enter a wireless phone number or email address or begin entering a contact name and tap the contact. 3. Type a message. • To attach a picture, video, or other type of file, press > Attach, and then select a file type and file. 4. Click the trackpad > Send. Note: For information on taking pictures and videos with your device, see “Camera & Camcorder” on page 20. sprint.
Email You can link as many as 10 email accounts with your BlackBerry smartphone, including one BlackBerry Enterprise Server account. You can set up email accounts through the Setup application at any time. ® Set Up an Email Account 1. Tap Setup > Email Accounts > Internet Mail Account. • The first time you set up an account, read the BlackBerry Prosumer Agreement. If you agree to the terms and conditions, tap I Accept to continue. If this is not your first account, tap Set up another email account. 2.
If your system administrator has provided you with an Enterprise Activation password, you can set up your supported email account directly from your BlackBerry device. 1. Tap Setup > Email Accounts > Enterprise Account. 2. Under Account Activation, type your supported corporate email address. 3. Type the Enterprise Activation password provided by your system administrator, and then tap Activate. Send an Email Messages 1. Tap Messages > > Compose Email. 2.
Camera & Camcorder Take a Picture ► Tap Camera Record a Video . 1. Tap Media > Video Camera . 2. Frame your subject in the screen. 3. Tap to begin recording. Tap to pause or stop recording. • For video options, such as lighting, scene mode, or format, press > Options.
► To see your pictures, tap Media . Pictures ► To see your videos, tap Media Videos . > > Zoom/pan To zoom, slide your finger and thumb together or apart, or click the trackpad. To pan a zoomed picture, slide your finger on the screen or trackpad. Share 1. Tap Media > Pictures or Videos . 2. Tap the album with the pictures or videos you want to share. 3. Tap a thumbnail to display the picture you want to share. 4. Press > Send and select a sending method. 5.
Web Find sports scores, news, and weather. Shop online. Use tabbed browsing to browse the Web just the way you want to. Go Online ► Tap Browser .
Use Tabbed Browsing Tap thumbnail to display Web page Use Your Smartphone 1. Tap the tab view icon in the top right corner. 2. Slide your finger on the screen or trackpad to scroll through tabs. To open a tab, tap the thumbnail or click the trackpad. Open a Web page in a new tab Close the selected tab visit sprint.
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Set Up a Wi-Fi Connection Pair With a Bluetooth-Enabled Device 1. Tap Manage Connections > Wi-Fi Network. 2. Tap an available Wi-Fi network. 3. If required, enter the network password and then tap Connect. 1. With Bluetooth turned on, tap Manage Connections > Networks and Connections > Bluetooth Connections > Add New Device > Search. 2. Click the name of a Bluetooth-enabled device. 3.
BlackBerry App World Browse and Download Open Downloaded Applications 1. Tap BlackBerry App World . • The first time you visit BlackBerry App World, a Terms of Service window will appear. If you agree with the terms, tap Accept to continue. Your downloaded applications will be available on the Home screen. 2. Browse through the featured items or tap an option at the bottom of the screen. 3. Tap an item for more information, including reviews. 4.
BlackBerry Messenger Set Up BlackBerry Messenger 1. Tap BlackBerry Messenger . 2. Enter your username and tap Start using BlackBerry Messenger. • If you haven’t already set it up, you may want to establish a BlackBerry ID. Follow the prompts to enter your email address and password to get started.
Facebook, Twitter, and Social Feeds Use Facebook or Twitter 1. Tap Facebook or Twitter . 2. Enter your user name and password to get started. Note: When you sign in to Facebook, you can select from a number of sync options, including syncing Facebook contacts to your device. Use Social Feeds Social Feeds lets you stay up to date on your social networks, favorite blogs, and websites in one location.
Music Your BlackBerry smartphone gives you access to the Amazon MP3 music store to purchase and download songs. The Music player lets you play the music you purchase or music from your media card. You can also play and purchase music with Sprint Music Plus. Access Music Store Sprint Music Plus 1. Tap Music Store . 2. Search or browse through available music. • Tap a title to hear a sample.
Sprint Applications Sprint TV NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile Over 50 channels of news, entertainment, weather, sports, and streaming music. Keep up to date with your favorite drivers and all the news and live feeds from NASCAR. 1. Tap Media > Sprint TV . 2. Tap a category on the right and browse through the menus. Once you’ve found what you want to watch, just tap it to begin viewing. • Tap More in the menu on the left to explore more options. ► Tap Media Sprint Radio .
GPS Navigation Telenav GPS Navigator Telenav GPS Navigator lets you see and hear turn-by-turn directions to a known address, or find nearby restaurants, stores, banks, or gas stations. Get information about traffic and alternate routes. 1. Tap Telenav GPS Navigator . 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to access, launch, and use the application. 30 Note: Before using any navigation programs, make sure your device is set to allow location detection, and then select which sources you want to use.
Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service With Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service, you can make and receive calls, check your email and browse the Web wherever you travel within Sprint’s international roaming coverage area. Insert Your SIM Card Activate Sprint Worldwide Service Before roaming internationally with your BlackBerry device, you must insert the SIM card that came with your device. Before using your phone in global roaming mode, you must activate Sprint Worldwide Service.
Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service International Data Roaming To use Sprint Worldwide Data Services, you will need to have these services activated on your account. ► To activate, call Sprint Worldwide Customer Support at 1-888-226-7212, option 2. Note: Prior to using your Sprint Worldwide GSM/ UMTS Data Services, you must establish and utilize your CDMA data services domestically on the Sprint Network. Turn on Global Roaming Mode To roam globally, make sure your device’s global roaming options are set.
Tools & Resources: Options Explore ways to customize your device, set permissions, update your phone, and more in the Options menus. Accessing Options 1. Tap Options . 2. Select the category you want to change. • To select or clear check boxes (a common setting method), tap the check box. For detailed information about options, please see the User Guide at sprint.com/support. • To change a drop-down option, tap or click the field, and then tap or click the desired setting. > Save. Tools & Resources 3.
Battery-Saving Tips Manage the Display Brightness and Screen Timeout Manage Your Smartphone’s Wireless Functions ► Tap Options Disable any wireless features such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, when you are not using them. > Display > Screen Display. • Select a lower setting for Backlight Brightness. • Select a lower setting for Backlight Timeout. • Turn on Automatically Dim Backlight.
Manage Your Account • Make a payment, see your bills, enroll in online billing • Check minute usage and account balance • See or modify the details of your Sprint service plan • Get detailed instructions and download content From Your Sprint Phone • Press to check minute usage and account balance • Press to make a payment • Press to add a new line of service, upgrade your phone, purchase accessories, or access other account services • Tap Sprint Zone to access account services, Sprint news, phone informa
Helpful Sprint Information Total Equipment Protection The protection you need so you can be worry free Should anything happen to your device, 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.
Survey Resources For Your Smartphone • This Get Started Guide to get you up and running. • Web – Visit sprint.com/support for the complete User Guide, along with videos, tutorials, and community forums for your BlackBerry Bold 9930 smartphone. • Mobile Guide – Tap Help to access a mobile version of the full User Guide. • Tap Sprint Zone to access account services, Sprint news, phone information, suggested applications, and more. Please tell us what you think about your new device.
Index A Activation 2 AIM Mail 18 Answering Calls 13 AOL Mail 18 Application Icons 8 Apps 25 B Battery Charge 1 Install 1 Saving Tips 32, 34 BlackBerry 9930 Illustration d BlackBerry App World 25 BlackBerry Enterprise Server 19 BlackBerry ID 7 38 BlackBerry Messenger 26 Bluetooth 24 Browser 22 G Camcorder 20 Camera 20 Contacts 14 H Gestures 4 Gmail 18 GPS Navigation 30 C Home Screen Applications 6 Features 6 Illustration 5 Hotmail 18 D Device Activation 2 Downloading Apps 25 Drag 4 I International
S Setup Application 3 SIM Card 31 Slide 4 Social Feeds 27 Sprint Customer Service 35 Sprint Football Live 29 Sprint Music Plus 28 Sprint Radio 29 Sprint TV 29 Sprint Worldwide Service 31 Sprint Zone 37 Status Indicators 9 Swipe 4 Switching Devices 10 N NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile 29 O Options Menu 33 P Phone Application 13 Pictures Share 21 Take 20 View 21 Pinch 4 Press and Hold 4 R Radio 29 Text Messaging 17 Total Equipment Protection 36 Touchscreen 4 Turn Device On or Off 1 TV 29 Twitter 27 V Video Rec
The services described in this guide may require a subscription to a service plan and/or may incur additional charges. Not all services will work on all devices. Coverage is not available everywhere. See www.sprint.com/coverage for more details. Important Privacy Message. This device is capable of determining its/your geographical location. To set controls for access and use of your location information by others, tap Options > Device > Location Settings for location sources. Follow any applicable prompts.
