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  • Page 1 Getting Started Guide BlackBerry Curve 8900 Smartphone...
  • Page 2 MAT-20488-001 | PRINTSPEC-016 SWD-475706-1008045612-001 | RBZ41GW...

  • 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...26 Schedule an appointment...26 Pair with a Bluetooth enabled device...27 About connecting to a Wi-Fi network...27 About using your device with a computer... 28 About switching devices...31 Transfer a file between your device and your computer using the Roxio Media Manager...32 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® Curve™ 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 9. 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 micro-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 • Fold down the plug blades on the power adapter. 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) You can use the USB cable that came with your device to connect your device to your computer for charging.

  • Page 11: Complete The Setup Wizard

    Complete the setup wizard The setup wizard is designed to help you learn about typing, change options to personalize your BlackBerry® device, and set up one or more email addresses. 1. On the Welcome screen, read the setup wizard introduction.
  • 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 from the Home screen, 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. •...

  • Page 17: Open A Menu

    Open a menu • To open a menu in any application to access options and available actions, press 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 •...

  • 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 filed message Phone status indicators missed call placed call receiving data roaming paired with Bluetooth enabled device...

  • 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. 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 23 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: Visit A Web Page

    Visit a web page Depending on your wireless service provider, multiple browsers might appear on your BlackBerry® device. For more information about the charges associated with using each browser, contact your wireless service provider. 1. In the browser, perform one of the following actions: •...

  • Page 29: Pair With A Bluetooth Enabled Device

    1. In the Bluetooth setup application, click Search or Listen. 2. If necessary, click a Bluetooth enabled device. 3. If necessary, type the passkey for the Bluetooth enabled device on your BlackBerry® device. 4. If necessary, type the passkey for the Bluetooth enabled device on the Bluetooth enabled device.

  • Page 30: About Using Your Device With A Computer

    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. 1. On the Home screen or in the application list, click Set Up Wi-Fi.

  • Page 31: System Requirements

    • Set up and manage email message forwarding or wireless calendar synchronization if your 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.

  • Page 32: 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 33: About Switching Devices

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

    Transfer a file between your device and your computer using the Roxio Media Manager 1. Connect your BlackBerry® device to your computer. 2. On your computer, open the BlackBerry® Desktop Manager. 3. Click Media. 4. In the Media Manager section, click Start.

  • Page 35: Insert A Media Card

    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 36: 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 37: Carry Your Device

    Carry your device Your BlackBerry® device might not come with a holster (body-worn carrying solution equipped with an integrated belt clip). If you wear the device on your body, always put the device in a holster with an integrated belt clip supplied or approved by Research In Motion (RIM).

  • Page 39: 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 40: I Cannot Associate My Device With An Email Address

    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 41 • If you created an email address or added an existing email address to your device using the email setup screen in the setup wizard, 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), in the setup wizard, open the email setup screen to send a service book to your device.

  • Page 42: 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 43: 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 in the U.S. and countries around the world.
  • Page 44 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 45 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 46 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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