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  • Page 1 Getting Started Guide BlackBerry Bold 9000 Smartphone...
  • Page 2 MAT-18896-001 Rev. 002 | PRINTSPEC-016 SWD-395636-0703110729-001 | RBT71UW...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome to BlackBerry!...3 Set up your device...5 Insert the SIM card and battery...5 Charge the battery...7 Complete the setup wizard...9 Learn the basics... 13 Move around the screen ...14 Open a menu...15 Typing basics...16 Applications...17 Home screen status indicators...18 Message list status indicators...19...
  • Page 4 Send an SMS text message...24 Add a contact...24 Take a picture ...25 Record a video...25 Visit a web page...25 Schedule an appointment...26 Pair with a Bluetooth enabled device...26 About connecting to a Wi-Fi network...27 About using your device with a computer... 28 About switching devices...30 Transfer a file between your device and your computer using the Roxio Media Manager...31 Synchronize data between your device and your computer ...32...

  • Page 5: Welcome To Blackberry

    Get ready to experience the freedom and connectivity of your all-in-one mobile solution. Setting up your BlackBerry® Bold™ smartphone is easy. Simply verify that your SIM card and battery are inserted in your device, charge the battery, and complete the setup wizard.

  • Page 7: Set Up Your Device

    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. Depending on your wireless service provider, you might need a PIN code for your SIM card.
  • Page 8 10. Push down the battery cover 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...

  • Page 9: Charge The Battery

    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.
  • Page 10 3. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet. 4. Charge the battery to full power. Figure 5. Connect the travel charger cable to your device Figure 6. Insert the plug blade attachment or fold down the plug blades (if necessary)

  • Page 11: Complete The Setup Wizard

    If 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.
  • Page 12 Depending on your wireless service provider, the available options might vary. • 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.
  • Page 13 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 activation password, contact your administrator. • BlackBerry Desktop Redirector option: Use this email setup option to associate your device with a Microsoft Outlook (Workgroup Installation) email account.

  • Page 15: Learn The Basics

    Learn the basics...

  • Page 16: Move Around The Screen

    Move around the screen • To open the application list, press the • To move the cursor in any direction and highlight items, roll the trackball. • To select an item or follow a link, click the trackball. • To change the value in a field, click a field. Click a value. •...

  • Page 17: Open A Menu

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

  • Page 18: Typing Basics

    Figure 11. Full menu Typing basics Typing indicators Shift mode number lock mode Typing tips • To capitalize a letter, hold the letter key until the capitalized letter appears or press key and the letter key. Figure 12. Short menu Alt mode...

  • Page 19: Applications

    NUM lock, press the 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 in the Setup folder to learn about typing, change options to personalize your device, and set up your email address.

  • Page 20: Home Screen Status Indicators

    Click Browser to visit web pages or view the browser bookmark list. Click Camera to take a picture. Click Video Camera in the Applications folder to record a video. Click Media to view saved songs, ring tones, videos, or pictures. Click Messages to view a list of your messages.

  • Page 21: Message List Status Indicators

    missed calendar reminder voice mail message Bluetooth® technology is turned Message list status indicators unopened message opened message message with an attachment message is high priority SMS text message Phone status indicators missed call placed call receiving data roaming paired with Bluetooth enabled device MMS message sent message...

  • Page 22: Calendar Status Indicators

    Wireless coverage indicators Indicators on the Home screen display the wireless coverage level for the area in which you are using your BlackBerry® device. meeting exception to recurring appointment or meeting automatic flash mode...
  • Page 23 You can use the phone, send and receive email messages, PIN messages, SMS text messages, and MMS messages. You can use the phone and send and receive email messages or use the browser with a high-speed data connection simultaneously. You can use the phone, send and receive email messages, PIN messages, SMS text messages, and MMS messages, and use the browser with a high-speed data connection.
  • Page 24 Your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network but does not have access to + Wi-Fi BlackBerry services over the Wi-Fi connection. network name Your connection to a Wi-Fi network is turned on, but you are not in a Wi-...

  • Page 25: Start Using Your Device

    Start using your device Make a call 1. On the Home screen or in the phone application, perform one of the following actions: • Type a phone number. • Type part of a contact name. Highlight a contact or phone number. 2.

  • Page 26: Send An Sms Text Message

    5. Press the key. 6. Click Send. Send an SMS text message You can send an SMS text message to up to ten recipients. 1. In a message list, press the 2. Click Compose SMS. 3. In the To field, perform one of the following actions: •...

  • Page 27: Take A Picture

    Note: The approximate number of pictures that you can save to the device memory or the media card appears in the lower-left corner of the screen. If you save pictures to the device memory, you can insert a media card into your BlackBerry® device to save more pictures. Record a video 1.

  • Page 28: Schedule An Appointment

    1. In the browser, perform one of the following actions: • If a web address field appears on the screen, type a web address. • If a web address field does not appear on the screen, press the Go To. Type a web address. 2.

  • Page 29: About Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network

    By default, new Wi-Fi® profiles appear at the bottom of your Wi-Fi profile list. If your device is associated with an email account that uses a BlackBerry® Enterprise Server, your organization might prevent you from connecting to a Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 30: About Using Your Device With A Computer

    Wi-Fi Setup Complete screen, press the Escape key. 5. Click Finish. 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: • Charge your device.

  • Page 31: Install The Blackberry Desktop Software

    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. 4. Complete the instructions on the screen until the Setup Type screen appears.

  • Page 32: About Switching Devices

    • If you do not want to use the BlackBerry® Desktop Software to synchronize certificates between your device and your computer, select the Typical option. Click Next. • If you want to use the BlackBerry Desktop Software to synchronize certificates between your device and your computer, select the Custom option.

  • Page 33: Transfer A File Between Your Device And Your Computer Using The Roxio Media Manager

    5. Complete the instructions on the screen. If you are switching from a BlackBerry device that is associated with the BlackBerry® Internet Service, on your new BlackBerry device, in the setup wizard, open the email setup screen. Update your device PIN.

  • Page 34: Synchronize Data Between Your Device And Your Computer

    5. Click Synchronize. Insert a media card Use a microSD media card to extend the memory available on your BlackBerry® device for storing media files such as videos, ring tones, pictures, or songs. The media card might be sold separately from your device.

  • Page 35: Find More Information

    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®...
  • Page 36 • 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. • To buy accessories for your device, contact your wireless service provider or visit www.shopblackberry.com.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Wi-Fi network are correct. • If your device is associated with an email account that uses a BlackBerry® Enterprise Server your organization might prevent the Hotspot Browser from appearing, or might restrict you from using the Hotspot browser to browse web pages.

  • Page 38: I Cannot Associate My Device With An Email Address

    • If you are trying to add a Microsoft® Outlook® or IBM® Lotus Notes® work email address to your BlackBerry® device, in a browser on your computer, log in to the email setup web site using the web page address provided by your wireless service provider and add the work email address.

  • Page 39: I Cannot Send Or Receive Messages

    I cannot send or receive 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.

  • Page 40: I Cannot Make Or Receive Calls

    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.

  • Page 41: Legal Notice

    Legal notice ©2008 Research In Motion Limited. All rights reserved. BlackBerry®, RIM®, Research In Motion®, SureType® and related trademarks, names, and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited and are registered and/or used as trademarks in the U.S., Canada, and countries around the world.
  • Page 42 guarantee, representation, or warranty of any kind by Research In Motion Limited and its affiliated companies ("RIM") and RIM assumes no responsibility for any typographical, technical, or other inaccuracies, errors, or omissions in this documentation. In order to protect RIM proprietary and confidential information and/or trade secrets, this documentation may describe some aspects of RIM technology in generalized terms.
  • Page 43 DOCUMENTATION OR ITS USE, OR PERFORMANCE OR NON-PERFORMANCE OF ANY SOFTWARE, HARDWARE, SERVICE, OR ANY THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES REFERENCED HEREIN, ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY BY STATE OR PROVINCE. SOME JURISDICTIONS MAY NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS.
  • Page 44 OR OTHER SIMILAR PECUNIARY LOSSES, WHETHER OR NOT SUCH DAMAGES WERE FORESEEN OR UNFORESEEN, AND EVEN IF RIM HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW IN YOUR JURISDICTION, RIM SHALL HAVE NO OTHER OBLIGATION, DUTY, OR LIABILITY WHATSOEVER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE TO YOU INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY FOR NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY.
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