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    Getting Started Guide BlackBerry Curve 8300 Smartphone
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    MAT-18392-001 | PRINTSPEC-016 SWD-355241-0312020638-001 | RBP41GW
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    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
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    a file between your device and your computer using the Roxio Media Manager 31 Synchronize data between your device and your computer 31 Insert a media card...32 Find more information...33 Troubleshooting...35 I cannot connect to a wireless network...35 I cannot associate my device with an email
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    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
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    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 release button for the battery cover. 2. Slide off the battery cover. 3. If
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    12. 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 6
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    Figure 3. Insert 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. • Fold down the plug blades
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    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 low battery power battery
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    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. In the setup wizard dialog box, roll the trackball to highlight Run Setup Wizard. 2. Click (press) the trackball. 3. Read the setup wizard
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    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. This option is most common for individual users. You can set up email using this option by
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    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. 6. If necessary, type a login user
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    Learn the basics 13
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    Move around the screen • To open the application list, press the key on the Home 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. • To change the value in a field, click a field. Click a value. •
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    Figure 9. 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
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    Figure 10. Full menu Figure 11. Short menu 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. 16
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    change options to personalize your device, and set up your email address. The setup wizard also provides links to information about common tasks. Click Email Settings to set up one or more email addresses or change BlackBerry® Internet Service email options. Click Browser to visit web pages or view
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    make a call or view a list of recent calls. Click Camera to take a picture. Click Video Camera to record a video. Click Media to view saved songs, ring 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.
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    Bluetooth® technology is turned on paired with Bluetooth enabled device Message list status indicators unopened message opened message message with an attachment message is high priority SMS text message MMS message sent message message is sending message not sent Phone status indicators missed
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    is turned on flash is turned off automatic flash mode slow shutter speed 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
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    You can use the phone, send and receive email messages, PIN messages, SMS text messages, and MMS messages, and use the browser. You can use the phone and send and receive SMS text messages.
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    . To end the call, press the key. Send an email message 1. In a message list, press the key. 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. 23
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    book, click Use Once. Type an SMS phone number (include the country code and area code). Click the trackball. • If the contact is in your address book, click a contact. 4. Type a message. 5. Click the trackball. 6. Click Send. Add a contact 1. In the address book, press the key. 2. Click
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    To delete the picture, click the icon. Record a video Verify that you have inserted a media card into your BlackBerry® device. 1. In the video camera, click the trackball. 2. To pause recording, click the trackball. 3. Perform one of the following actions: • To resume recording, click the icon. 25
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    . • To delete the video, click the icon. • To send the video, click the icon. 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
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    you must type before you can pair with them. 1. In the Bluetooth setup application, click Search for devices from here or Allow another device to find with a computer You can install the BlackBerry® Desktop Software on your computer and connect your BlackBerry device to your computer to perform any
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    (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. System requirements • Intel
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    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
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    Desktop Manager. 3. Click Switch Device Wizard. 4. Click Start. 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
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    ® device to your computer. 2. On your computer, open the BlackBerry® Desktop Manager. 3. Double-click Media Manager. 4. Drag a file or folder from one location to another. For more information about transferring and managing media files, see the online help that is available in the Roxio® Media
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    memory available on your BlackBerry® device for storing media files such as songs, ring tones, videos, or pictures. The media card might be sold separately from your device. 1. Press the release button for the battery cover. 2. Slide off the battery cover. 3. If the battery is inserted, remove the
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    your device, insert the BlackBerry® User Tools CD that came with your device into the CD drive on your computer. • 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
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    account). For more information about supported email accounts, contact your wireless service provider. • 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
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    and add the work email address. To log in, you must have a login user name and password. You can create a login user name and password in the setup wizard on the email setup screen. I cannot send or receive messages Try performing the following actions: • Verify that your BlackBerry® device is
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    your smartdialing options, dial the full phone number, including the country code and area code, for your contact. • 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
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    freetype.org). All rights reserved. The BlackBerry smartphone and other devices and/or associated software are protected by copyright, international treaties, are registered or pending in the U.S. and in various countries around the world. Visit www.rim.com/patents for a list of RIM (as hereinafter
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    in this documentation does not imply endorsement by RIM of the Third Party Products and Services or the third party in any way. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT SPECIFICALLY PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW IN YOUR JURISDICTION, ALL CONDITIONS, ENDORSEMENTS, GUARANTEES, REPRESENTATIONS, OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND
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    ANY DATA, PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH ANY APPLICATIONS USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH RIM PRODUCTS OR SERVICES, DOWNTIME COSTS, LOSS OF THE USE OF RIM PRODUCTS OR SERVICES OR ANY PORTION THEREOF OR OF ANY AIRTIME SERVICES, COST OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS, COSTS OF COVER, FACILITIES OR SERVICES, COST OF CAPITAL
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    OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW IN YOUR JURISDICTION, RIM SHALL HAVE NO OTHER OBLIGATION, DUTY, Third Party Products and Services, it is your responsibility to ensure that your airtime service provider has agreed to support all of their features
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    to you agreeing to the terms of separate licenses and other agreements applicable thereto with third parties, except to the extent expressly covered by a license or other agreement with RIM. The terms of use of any RIM product or service are set out in a separate license or other agreement with RIM
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