Blackberry PEARL 8130 - TIPS User manual

Getting Started Guide

BlackBerry Pearl 8130 Smartphone

MAT-16752-001 | PRINTSPEC-016

SWD-259286-0813034125-001 | RBS21CW

Contents

Welcome to BlackBerry! ................................................................................................................ 5

Set up your device .......................................................................................................................... 7

Insert the battery ................................................................................................................................... 7

Charge the battery ................................................................................................................................ 9

Complete the setup wizard .................................................................................................................. 11

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

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

Open a menu ........................................................................................................................................ 17

Change the value in a field ................................................................................................................ 18

Typing basics ........................................................................................................................................ 19

Applications ......................................................................................................................................... 22

Home screen status indicators .......................................................................................................... 23

Message list status indicators ........................................................................................................... 24

Phone status indicators ...................................................................................................................... 24

Calendar status indicators ................................................................................................................. 25

Camera status indicators ................................................................................................................... 25

Wireless coverage indicators ............................................................................................................. 26

Start using your device ............................................................................................................... 27

Make a call ........................................................................................................................................... 27

Send an email message ...................................................................................................................... 27

Send an SMS text message ............................................................................................................... 28

Send an MMS message ...................................................................................................................... 29

Add a contact ....................................................................................................................................... 29

Take a picture ..................................................................................................................................... 30

Record a video ..................................................................................................................................... 30

Visit a web page ................................................................................................................................... 31

Schedule an appointment ................................................................................................................... 31

Pair with a Bluetooth enabled device .............................................................................................. 32

About using your device with a computer ....................................................................................... 32

About switching devices .................................................................................................................... 34

Switch devices ..................................................................................................................................... 34

Transfer a file between your device and your computer using the Roxio Media Manager ......

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Synchronize data between your device and your computer ....................................................... 36

About accessories ............................................................................................................................... 36

About adding applications to your device ....................................................................................... 37

Insert a media card ............................................................................................................................. 37

Find more information ....................................................................................................................... 39

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 41

I cannot connect to a wireless network ............................................................................................ 41

I cannot associate my device with an email address .................................................................... 41

I do not know which email setup option to select in the setup wizard ....................................... 42

I cannot send messages ..................................................................................................................... 43

I am not receiving messages ............................................................................................................. 44

I cannot make or receive calls ........................................................................................................... 45

Legal notice ................................................................................................................................... 47

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Welcome to BlackBerry!

Get ready to experience the freedom and connectivity of your all-in-one mobile

solution. Setting up your BlackBerry® Pearl™ smartphone is easy. Simply 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 battery

1. Press the release button for the battery cover.

2. Slide off the battery cover.

3. Insert the battery so that the metal contacts on the battery align with the

metal contacts on your BlackBerry®device.

4. Slide the battery cover back onto the device.

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

the battery.

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Figure 1. Remove the battery cover

Figure 2. Insert the battery

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Charge the battery

1. Connect the small end of the travel charger cable to the USB port on the side

of your BlackBerry® device.

2. If necessary, perform one of the following actions:

• Insert the plug blade attachment into the power adapter.

• Fold the plug blades down.

3. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet.

4. Charge the battery to full power.

Figure 3. Connect the travel charger cable to your device

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Figure 4. Insert the plug attachment or fold the plug blades down (if necessary)

If you have an available USB port on your computer and you have installed the

BlackBerry® Desktop Software, you can use the USB cable that came with your device

to connect your device to your computer for charging. For more information, see the

"About using your device with a computer" topic.

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 trackball to highlight Run Setup

Wizard.

2. Click (press) the trackball.

3. Read the setup wizard introduction.

4. Roll the trackball to highlight Next.

5. Click the trackball.

6. Complete the instructions on the screen.

Note: If the setup wizard dialog box does not appear automatically, on the Home

screen, press the key. Click Setup Wizard.

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Figure 5. 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. Click Next.

2. Click Next.

3. If necessary, click Update Now.

4. If necessary, click Create New Account.

5. To accept the terms of the license agreement, select the Yes option. Click I

Agree.

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6. If necessary, type a login user name and password of your choice. Type the

password using the multi-tap input method. Click Next. Record your user

name and password in a safe place.

7. Complete the instructions on the screen. Use the multi-tap input method to

type a password.

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Learn the basics

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Move around the screen

• To move the cursor in any direction and highlight items, roll the trackball.

• To select an item or follow a link, click the trackball.

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To move back a screen, press the key.

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To return to the Home screen, press the key.

Figure 6. Home screen Figure 7. Application list

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Figure 8. Move around the screen

Open a menu

• To open a menu of all the available actions for a highlighted item in an

application, press the key.

• If you click an item with more than one common available action, a short menu

of these available actions appears. To view more available actions for the

highlighted item, press the key or click Full Menu.

To close a menu, press the key.

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Figure 9. Full menu Figure 10. Short menu

Change the value in a field

1. Highlight a field.

2. Click the trackball.

3. Click a value.

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Blackberry PEARL 8130 - TIPS User manual

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