Blackberry 8700 Getting Started Guide

Getting Started Guide

BlackBerry 8700 Smartphone

MAT-14406-001 | PRINTSPEC-016 | RAT42GW

Contents

Welcome to BlackBerry! ................................................................................................................. 3

Set up your device ........................................................................................................................... 5

Insert the SIM card and battery ........................................................................................................... 5

Charge the battery ................................................................................................................................. 8

Complete the setup wizard .................................................................................................................. 10

Learn the basics ............................................................................................................................. 15

Move around the screen ...................................................................................................................... 16

Open a menu ......................................................................................................................................... 16

Change the value in a field .................................................................................................................. 17

Typing basics ......................................................................................................................................... 18

Applications ........................................................................................................................................... 19

Home screen status indicators .......................................................................................................... 20

Message list status indicators ............................................................................................................. 21

Phone status indicators ....................................................................................................................... 22

Wireless network coverage indicators ............................................................................................... 22

Start using your device ................................................................................................................ 25

Make a call ............................................................................................................................................ 25

Send an email message ....................................................................................................................... 25

Send an SMS text message ................................................................................................................ 26

Add a contact ........................................................................................................................................ 27

Visit a web page .................................................................................................................................... 27

Pair with a Bluetooth enabled device ............................................................................................... 28

About using your device with a computer ........................................................................................ 28

About accessories ................................................................................................................................ 30

About adding applications to your device ........................................................................................ 30

Find more information .......................................................................................................................... 31

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 33

I cannot connect to a wireless network ............................................................................................ 33

I cannot associate my device with an email address ...................................................................... 33

I do not know which email setup option to select in the setup wizard ........................................ 34

I cannot send messages ...................................................................................................................... 35

I am not receiving messages .............................................................................................................. 36

I cannot make or receive calls ............................................................................................................ 37

Legal notice ................................................................................................................................... 39

Welcome to BlackBerry!

Get ready to experience the freedom and connectivity of your all-in-one mobile solution. Setting up your BlackBerry® device is easy. Simply verify that your SIM card and battery are inserted in your device, charge the battery, and complete the setup wizard. After you complete the setup wizard, take some time to explore the features on your device. This guide provides tips and instructions to help you learn the basics quickly.

Set up your device

Insert the SIM card and battery

Your SIM card is a small rectangular plastic card that stores important information about your wireless service. Your SIM card might already be inserted in your BlackBerry® device.

1. Press the battery cover release button.

2. Slide off the battery cover.

3. If the battery is inserted, remove the battery.

4. If your SIM card is already inserted, proceed to step 8.

5. Remove the SIM card from any packaging.

6. Hold the SIM card so that the metal contacts on the SIM card face down and the cutoff corner points toward the lower-right corner of the device.

7. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot until it stops.

One end of the SIM card should be hidden below the plastic casing on your device.

8. Insert the battery so that the BlackBerry logo faces up and the metal contacts on the battery align with the metal contacts on your device.

9. Slide the battery cover back onto the device so that it clicks into place.

If the battery is charged, the device turns on. If the device does not turn on, charge the battery.

Figure 1. Remove the battery cover

Figure 2. Insert the SIM card

Figure 3. Insert the battery

Charge the battery

1. If required, perform one of the following actions:

• Insert the plug blade attachment into the power adapter.

• Fold the plug blades down.

2. Connect the small end of the travel charger cable to the USB port on the side of your BlackBerry® device.

3. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet.

4. Charge the battery to full power.

Figure 4. Insert plug blade attachment or fold plug blades down (if required)

Figure 5. Connect the travel charger cable to your device

If you have an available USB port on your computer, you can use the USB cable that came with your device to connect your device to your computer for charging.

Battery power level indicators

full battery power battery charging

low battery power

Complete the setup wizard

The setup wizard is designed to help you learn about typing, set options to personalize your BlackBerry® device, and set up one or more email addresses. The setup wizard takes approximately ten minutes to complete.

1. In the setup wizard dialog box, roll the trackwheel to highlight Run Setup Wizard.

2. Click the trackwheel.

3. Read the setup wizard introduction.

4. Roll the trackwheel to highlight Next.

5. Click the trackwheel.

6. Complete the instructions on the screen.

Note: If the setup wizard dialog box does not appear automatically, on the Home screen, press the Front Convenience key. Click Setup Wizard.

Figure 6. Setup wizard screen

About email setup options

Use one of the following options to set up email on your BlackBerry® device:

• BlackBerry Internet Service option: Use this email setup option to create a

new email address for your device or to associate your device with one or more (up to ten) existing email addresses. You can set up email using this option by selecting the I want to create or add an email address option in the setup wizard on your device.

• BlackBerry Enterprise Server option: Use this email setup option to

associate your device with a Microsoft Outlook, IBM Lotus Notes, or Novell® GroupWise® work email account and to take advantage of advanced wireless data synchronization capabilities. If your system administrator has provided you with an enterprise activation password, you can set up email using this option by selecting the I want to use a work email account with a

BlackBerry Enterprise Server option in the setup wizard on your device. If you do not have an enterprise activation password, contact your system administrator.

• BlackBerry Desktop Redirector option: Use this email setup option to

associate your device with a Microsoft Outlook (Workgroup Installation) email account. You can set up email using this option by installing the BlackBerry Desktop Software and selecting the BlackBerry Desktop Redirector option. If you use this email setup option, you must keep your computer turned on to receive your email messages.

Note: The available email setup options might vary depending on your wireless service plan.

Add or create an email address using the setup wizard

1. In the setup wizard, on the email setup screen, select the I want to create or add an email address option.

2. Click Next.

3. Click Next to open the email setup web site on your device.

4. On the email setup web site, click Create New Account.

5. If you agree to the legal terms and conditions, click Yes.

6. Type the login user ID of your choice for the email setup web site.

7. Type a login password of six or more characters.

8. Record your login user ID and password in a safe place.

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