Blackberry 8700 Getting Started Guide

Getting Started Guide

BlackBerry 8700 Smartphone

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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.

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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.

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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

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Figure 2. Insert the SIM card

Figure 3. Insert the battery

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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)

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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

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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.

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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

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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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9. Click your language.

10. Perform one of the following actions:

• To associate an existing, supported email address with your
BlackBerry® device, type the email address information.

• To create a new email address for your device, click Create a
BlackBerry email address.

• To learn more about setting up email addresses or using the email setup
web site, click Help.

To log out of the email setup web site and return to the setup wizard, click Log Out.

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Learn the basics

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Move around the screen

• To move the cursor and highlight items, roll the trackwheel.

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To select an item or follow a link, click the trackwheel or press the key.

• To open a menu, click the trackwheel.

• To close a menu or move back a screen, press the Escape key.

Open a menu

• To open a list of the applications on your BlackBerry® device, press the Front
Convenience key on the Home screen.

• To open a menu of all the available actions for a highlighted item in an
application, click the trackwheel.

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Figure 7. Applications List Figure 8. Full menu

Change the value in a field

1. Highlight a field.

2. Click the trackwheel.

3. Click a value.

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Figure 9. Change the value in a field

Typing basics

Typing indicators

Shift mode number lock mode

Alt mode

Typing tips

• To capitalize a letter, hold the letter key until the capitalized letter appears or
press the

key and the letter key.

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To type the alternate character on a key, hold the key and the character
key.

• To type a symbol, press the key. Type the letter that appears below the
symbol.

• To type an accented or special character, hold the letter key and roll the
trackwheel. Release the letter key when the accented or special character

appears. For example, to type ü, hold and roll the trackwheel until ü
appears.

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To turn on NUM lock, press the key and the key.

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To turn off NUM lock, press the key.

Applications

Take some time to explore the applications that are available on your BlackBerry®
device. Here are a few applications to get you started.

Click Setup Wizard to learn about typing, set options to personalize
your device, and set up your email address. The setup wizard also
provides links to information about common tasks.

Click Browser to visit web pages or view the browser bookmark list.

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Click Call Log to make a call or view a list of recent calls.

Click Media to view saved ring tones and pictures.

Click Messages to view a list of your messages. More than one message
list might appear on your device.

Click Options to view the main list of device options. You can also access
additional options from the menu in each application.

Click Address Book to view your contact list or add a new contact.

Click Help to view the user guide for your device. The user guide
provides procedures to help you use your device.

Home screen status indicators

alarm set missed call count

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unopened
message count

missed calendar
reminder

sending data

receiving data

voice mail message roaming

Bluetooth®
technology is
turned on

Message list status indicators

unopened
message

opened message sent message

message with an
attachment

message is high
priority

SMS text message

paired with
Bluetooth enabled
device

MMS message

message is sending

message not sent

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Phone status indicators

missed call received call

placed call

Wireless network coverage indicators

Indicators on the Home screen display the wireless coverage level for the area in
which you are using your BlackBerry® device. A wireless coverage level might limit
the use of some device features.

You can use the phone, send and receive email, PIN, SMS text, and MMS
messages, and use the browser with a high speed data connection.

You can use the phone, send and receive email, PIN, SMS text, and MMS
messages, and use the browser.

You can use the phone and send and receive SMS text messages.

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You can only make emergency calls.

Your device radio is turned off.
You are not in a wireless coverage area.

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Start using your device

Make a call

1. On the Home screen or in the phone, perform one of the following actions:

• Type a phone number.

• Type part of a contact name. Highlight a contact or phone number.

2.

Press the key.

To end the call, press the key.

Send an email message

1. In a message list, click the trackwheel.

2. Click Compose Email.

3. In the To field, perform one of the following actions:

• Type an email address.

• Type a contact name.

• Type part of a contact name. Click a contact.

4. Type a message.

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5. Click the trackwheel.

6. Click Send.

Note: If your BlackBerry® device is associated with more than one email address, in
the Send Using field, you can set the email address that you want to use to send the
email message.

Send an SMS text message

1. In a message list, click the trackwheel.

2. Click Compose SMS.

3. Perform one of the following actions:

• If the contact is not in your address book, click [Use Once]. Click
SMS. Type an SMS phone number (include the country code and area
code) or an email address. Click the trackwheel. Click Continue.

• If the contact is in your address book, click a contact. Click SMS
<contact name>.

4. Type a message.

5. Click the trackwheel.

6. Click Send.

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Add a contact

1. In the address book, click the trackwheel.

2. Click New Address.

3. Type the contact information.

4. Click the trackwheel.

5. Click Save.

Visit a web page

1. In the browser, click the trackwheel.

2. Click Go To.

3. Perform one of the following actions:

• Type a web address. Click the trackwheel.

• Highlight a web address. Click the trackwheel.

• Highlight a web address. Click the trackwheel. Click Edit. Change the
web address. Click the trackwheel.

4. Click OK.

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Pair with a Bluetooth enabled device

Some Bluetooth® enabled devices have passkeys that you must type before you can
pair with them.

1. In the Bluetooth setup application, click OK.

2. Click a Bluetooth enabled device.

3. If required, type the passkey for the Bluetooth enabled device on your
BlackBerry® device.

4. If required, type the passkey for the Bluetooth enabled device on the
Bluetooth enabled device.

About using your device with a computer

You can install the BlackBerry® Desktop Software on your computer and connect
your BlackBerry device to your computer to perform any of the following actions:

• Synchronize organizer data such as contacts, calendar entries, tasks, and
memos between your device and your computer.

• Back up and restore device data.

• Transfer files between your device and your computer.

• Add applications to your device.

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• Set up and manage email message forwarding or wireless calendar
synchronization if your system administrator has advised you to do so.

• Set up and manage email message forwarding using the BlackBerry Desktop
Redirector to forward email messages from a Microsoft® Outlook®
(Workgroup installation) email account that resides on a Microsoft Exchange
Server version 5.5 or later.

For more information about synchronizing data, backing up or restoring data, adding
applications, or other functions, see the BlackBerry Desktop Software Online Help.

Installation prerequisites

• Intel® compatible 486 or higher computer that is compliant with USB 1.1 or
later

• Microsoft® Windows® 2000, or later

• available USB port

• CD drive

Install the BlackBerry Desktop Software

1. Verify that your BlackBerry® device is not connected to your computer.

2. Insert the BlackBerry User Tools CD into the CD drive on your computer.

3. Click BlackBerry Desktop Software.

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4. Complete the instructions on the screen.

5. When the installation is complete, connect the smaller end of the USB cable
to the USB port on the side of your device.

6. Connect the larger end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer.

Note: If the BlackBerry Desktop Manager does not open automatically, on the
taskbar, click Start > Programs > BlackBerry > Desktop Manager.

About accessories

You can buy accessories such as batteries, carrying solutions, headsets, and charging
solutions for your BlackBerry® device. Contact your wireless service provider or visit
www.shopblackberry.com for more information.

CAUTION: Use only accessories that Research In Motion has approved for use with
your device model. Use of other accessories might invalidate your warranty and might
be dangerous.

About adding applications to your device

You can download applications for your BlackBerry® device from a web site such as
mobile.blackberry.com using the browser on your device. You can also download
application files from a web site such as www.handango.com/blackberry/ using a
browser on your computer. If you download applications using a browser on your
computer, you can add the application to your device using the application loader

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tool of the BlackBerry Desktop Software. The BlackBerry Desktop Software is
available on the BlackBerry User Tools CD that came with your device.

CAUTION: If you add an application to your device, read the terms and conditions
for the application carefully. Research In Motion makes no representation, warranty,
or guarantee whatsoever for applications that you add to your device and assumes
no liability for them.

Find more information

• To view the user guide for your BlackBerry® device, click Help in the

application list or in an application menu.

• To view the BlackBerry 101 tutorial, user guide, safety and product information
booklet, or software license agreement and warranty for your device, insert
the BlackBerry User Tools CD that came with your device into the CD drive on
your computer.

• To try a free 30-minute introductory training course (available in English only)
for your device or to purchase additional training, visit www.blackberry.com/
go/onlinetraining.

• To find information about your wireless network or your wireless service plan,
visit your wireless service provider web site.

• To find software, games, and accessories for your device, visit
www.discoverblackberry.com.

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Troubleshooting

I cannot connect to a wireless network

Try performing the following actions:

• Verify that your SIM card is inserted in your BlackBerry® device correctly.

• Verify that you have turned on the connection to the wireless network.

• Verify that you are connected to your wireless service provider's network. If
you switched wireless networks manually, your device remains connected to
that wireless network until you select your wireless service provider's network
again.

I cannot associate my device with an email address

Try performing the following actions:

• On the email setup web site, verify that you have typed all the email address
information correctly.

• Log in to the email setup web site and add an email address to your BlackBerry®
device using a browser on your computer. To log in to the email setup web
site, type the email setup web site address provided by your wireless service
provider in a browser on your computer. If you have already created a login

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ID and password, use this information to log in. If you have not created a login
user ID and password, click Create New Account and complete the
instructions on the screen. To associate your device with a Microsoft®
Outlook® or IBM® Lotus Notes® email account, you must visit the BlackBerry
Internet Service email setup website using a browser on your computer.

• Verify that the email address is associated with a supported email account
(for example, a POP3 or IMAP email account). If you cannot add the email
address using a browser on your device or your computer, contact your wireless
service provider for more information about supported email accounts.

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

• Select the I want to create or add an email address option if the other options
do not apply to you. This option is the most common option for individual users.
If you select this option, an email setup web site opens on your device. On the
email setup web site, you can create a new email address for your BlackBerry®
device or associate your device with an existing, supported email address.

• Select the I want to use a work email account with a BlackBerry Enterprise
Server option if a system administrator has provided you with a password that
you can use to activate your device over the wireless network. If you select
this option, an Enterprise Activation screen appears. On this screen, you can
type your work email address and the password provided by your system
administrator to activate your device.

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• Select the Skip email setup option if any of the following situations apply:

• A representative from the store where you purchased your device has
already helped you to set up your email address.

• You have already visited the email setup web site and have set up an
email address using a browser on your computer.

• You have an existing email account and have access to a BlackBerry
Enterprise Server, but your system administrator has not provided you
with a password that you can use to activate your device over the
wireless network. Contact your system administrator for more
information about setting up email for your device.

• You have a Microsoft® Outlook® (Workgroup installation) email
account on a Microsoft Exchange Server version 5.5. or later and you
want to use the BlackBerry Desktop Redirector to forward email
messages to your device.

I cannot send messages

Try performing the following actions:

• Verify that your BlackBerry® device is connected to the wireless network. If
you are not in a wireless coverage area, your device should send the messages
when you return to a wireless coverage area.

• If the menu item for sending a message does not appear, verify that you have
added an email address or PIN for your contact.

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• If you created an email address or added an existing email address to your
device using the email setup web site, verify that you have received an
activation message on your device from the BlackBerry Internet Service. If you
have not received an activation message (the message might take a short
period of time to arrive), use the email setup web site to send a service book
to your device.

• If you have not received a registration message from the wireless network,
register your device. In the device options, click Advanced Options. Click
Host Routing Table. Click the trackwheel. Click Register Now.

• Resend the message. Open the message. Click the trackwheel. Click

Resend.

I am not receiving messages

Try performing the following actions:

• Verify that your BlackBerry® device is connected to the wireless network. If
you are not in a wireless coverage area, you should receive messages when
you return to a wireless coverage area.

• If you created an email address or added an existing email address to your
device using the email setup web site, verify that you have received an
activation message on your device from the BlackBerry Internet Service. If you
have not received an activation message (the message might take a short

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period of time to arrive), use the email setup web site to send a service book
to your device.

• If you have not received a registration message from the wireless network,
register your device. In the device options, click Advanced Options. Click
Host Routing Table. Click the trackwheel. Click Register Now.

• If you switched devices, verify that you have updated the device PIN on the
email setup web site. To find your device PIN, in the device options, click
Status. Log in to the email setup web site. Click Change Device. Type the
new BlackBerry device information. Click Save.

• If you use email message filters, verify that the options for email message
filters are set correctly.

I cannot make or receive calls

Try performing the following actions:

• Verify that your BlackBerry® device is connected to the wireless network.

• If you cannot make calls and fixed dialing is turned on, verify that the phone
number for your contact appears in your fixed dialing list or turn off fixed
dialing.

• If you have traveled to another country and you have not changed your smart­dialing options, dial the full phone number, including the country code and
area code, for your contact.

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• If you are not receiving calls, verify that call blocking and call forwarding are
turned off.

• If your SIM card supports more than one phone number, but you have only
one phone number, verify that the phone number is set as the primary number.

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Legal notice

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of such marks by Research In Motion is under license. Handango is a trademark of
Handango, Inc. IBM, Lotus, Domino, and Lotus Notes are trademarks of IBM
Corporation. Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Outlook, and
Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Novell and GroupWise are
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The BlackBerry device and/or associated software are protected by copyright,
international treaties, and various patents, including one or more of the following
U.S. patents: 6,278,442; 6,271,605; 6,219,694; 6,075,470; 6,073,318; D445,428;
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