Blackberry RIM 950 User Manual

User’s GuideRRIM 950 Wireless HandheldVersion 1.7

use any cradle, charging unit or any other accessory that is notmanufactured or supplied by RIM or an authorized RIM accessoriessupplier. Use of any a

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideManaging Tasks and Appointments — Using the Calendar function1002. In the Calendar screen, click to view the men

Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Calendar function RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide101To add appointments1. In the Home screen, scrol

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideManaging Tasks and Appointments — Using the Calendar function102 You return to the Calendar screen.Appointment f

Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Calendar function RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide103To view and edit appointments If you are in Cal

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideManaging Tasks and Appointments — Using the Calendar function1042. In the Calendar screen, click the trackwheel

Managing Tasks and Appointments — Summary and tips RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide1053. A dialog box appears asking if you want to delete prior

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideManaging Tasks and Appointments — Summary and tips106 • Press P to go to the previous month in the Calendar scre

8Using the MemoPad and CalculatorThe handheld features a MemoPad for recording lists, notes, orother important information that you’d like to store as

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideUsing the MemoPad and Calculator — Using the MemoPad function1083. Type a title for your memo and press ENTER, t

Using the MemoPad and Calculator — Using the Calculator function RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide1093. In the Memo screen, you can add/edit text

WelcomeThe RIM 950 Wireless Handheld is a powerful computer with full-featured Address Book, Calendar, and Task List software. Unlikeother personal in

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideUsing the MemoPad and Calculator — Using the Calculator function110To perform mathematical operations1. In the H

Using the MemoPad and Calculator — Summary and tips RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide111Summary and tipsIn this chapter, you learned how to use t

9Customizing your handheld’s optionsIn the ‘Get to know your handheld’ chapter, you learned about theprocedure for setting message notification option

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideCustomizing your handheld’s options — Customizing handheld options1143. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. S

Customizing your handheld’s options — Handheld options RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide1153. Scroll to the field that you would like to set, the

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideCustomizing your handheld’s options — Handheld options116Weekday Off: Set the handheld to turn off automatically

Customizing your handheld’s options — Handheld options RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide117Date: Set the current date Default Message OptionsSee

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideCustomizing your handheld’s options — Handheld options118Network SettingsRoaming: Choose the country in which yo

Customizing your handheld’s options — Handheld options RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide119Volume: Select the volume for your notification tune.

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideWelcome — About this guide12email addresses. Enter notes for individual contacts and searchthe database to find

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideCustomizing your handheld’s options — Handheld options120Stop Reminder After (min): Set the number of minutes af

Customizing your handheld’s options — Handheld options RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide121Key Rate: Set the speed (Slow, Fast, or Off) at which

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideCustomizing your handheld’s options — Handheld options122File Free: Indicates the amount, in bytes, of available

Customizing your handheld’s options — Handheld options RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide123UI: Indicates the current version of the User Interfac

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideCustomizing your handheld’s options — Summary124Auto Reply Enabled: Set whether or not you wish to send anautoma

10Frequently asked questionsThis chapter includes answers to some common questions about thehandheld. AlarmWhy is my alarm not sounding when I’ve set

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideFrequently asked questions — Storage126• Avoid using the handheld for long messages. The Replywith Text option a

Frequently asked questions — Home Screen RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide127What should I do if I won’t be using my handheld for a longer period

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideFrequently asked questions — LCD screen128• Select Close from an application’s menu or, in the DeviceOptions scr

Frequently asked questions — Punctuation RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide129clock icon beside the message when you resend it, anotherattempt is

Welcome — About this guideRIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide13functions are included, as well as answers to many frequently askedquestions.A summa

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideFrequently asked questions — Resetting the handheld130other key functions.• Other punctuation marks are included

Frequently asked questions — Resetting the handheld RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide131 Reset buttonMessages and other information stored on the

11SpecificationsMechanical PropertiesDisplay and control featuresWeight: Less than 5 oz (140g) (with AA battery)Size (LXWXH): 3.5”X2.5”X0.89” landscap

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideSpecifications 134PowerTemperatureRadio specificationsPorts: RS-232 compatible serial port at operating speeds u

SpecificationsRIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide135FrequencyRegulatory complianceTransmitting: 896 to 902 MHz, 12.5 kHz ChannelsReceiving: 935 to 9

1.0 DEFINITIONS1.1 “SOFTWARE” means theRIM Software Product(s)provided under this license toYou in conjunction with theRIM 950 Wireless HandheldProduc

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideResearch In Motion Limited Software License Agreement138This does not imply any rightsto future upgrades of theSOF

Research In Motion Limited Software License AgreementRIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide139Any implied warranties orconditions relating to theSOFTWAR

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideWelcome — About Research In Motion14About Research In MotionRIM is a world leader in the mobile communications

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideResearch In Motion Limited Software License Agreement140DOES APPLY WITHOUTREGARD TO WHETHER SUCHDAMAGES ARE CLAIME

Limited WarrantyResearch In Motion Limited (“RIM”), the manufacturer andprovider of the RIM 950 Wireless Handheld Hardware, comprisingof the RIM 950 W

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideLimited Warranty142repair or replacement or one year from the date of the originalpurchase. If the Applicable Warr

Limited WarrantyRIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide143limitation data lost or damaged during the servicing of the RIM 950Wireless Handheld Hardware.R

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideLimited Warranty144THE MONTHLY RENTAL FEES FOR ONE (1) YEAR, OR THECOST OF REPAIRING OR REPLACING THE RIM 950 WIRE

IndexRIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide145IndexAaboutResearch In Motion, 14this guide, 12activating your handheld, 17addingaddresses, 84appointments

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideIndex146autotextadding entries, 55adding entries using a macro, 56deleting entries, 58description of, 54editing en

IndexRIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide147address book options, 83auto signature, 51handheld options, 113message notification options, 31message opt

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideIndex148forwarding long messages, 66frequently asked questions, 125alarm, 125battery, 125LCD screen, 128messages,

IndexRIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide149inserting symbols, 60installing, battery, 37Kkey assignment chart, 18key rate, 121keyboarddescription of,

1Get to know your handheldThis chapter will help you get acquainted with your handheldbefore you start sending and receiving messages. Handheld compon

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideIndex150deleting, 76deleting multiple messages, 78deleting open messages, 77description of, 11, 24FAQs, 128formatt

IndexRIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide151using, 31performingmathematical operations, 110searches, 74power on/off, description of, 12, 25punctuation

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideIndex152performing, 74recalling, 75saving, 75specifying search terms, 74searchingaddresses, 93autotext entries, 58

IndexRIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide153trackwheel, description of, 16turn radio on/off, description of, 12, 25turning on/offhandheld, 17radio, 39

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideGet to know your handheld — Handheld components16You can increase the readability of the LCD by using thebacklig

Get to know your handheld — Turning on your handheld RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide17set it) stops and the most recently received message will

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideGet to know your handheld — Description of keys18Description of keysThe following chart describes special keyboa

Get to know your handheld — Description of keys RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide19ALT keyALT characters and backlightingThe orange ALT key activ

RIM 950 Wireless Handheld™ User’s GuidePart Number: MAT-02743-001 Rev.001Last revised 04/28/00At the time of printing, documentation complies with ver

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideGet to know your handheld — Description of keys20NUM lock • Press SHIFT+ALT to activate num lock mode.Any key th

Get to know your handheld — Description of keys RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide21Select multiple messages• Hold the SHIFT key while rolling the

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideGet to know your handheld — Description of keys22Symbols screenAs described in the chart above, you can press AL

Get to know your handheld — Description of keys RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide23To select a symbol, either scroll to a symbol and click, or pr

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideGet to know your handheld — Description of keys24The following chart shows each function icon and describes thec

Get to know your handheld — Description of keys RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide25AlarmSet the alarm on the handheld to sounddaily.MemoPadCompos

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideGet to know your handheld — Description of keys26Function menusMenus provide a list of options for the current f

Get to know your handheld — Description of keys RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide27Handheld status iconsThese icons appear on the handheld’s LCD

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideGet to know your handheld — Description of keys28Message status iconsThese icons appear on the handheld’s LCD sc

Get to know your handheld — Selecting Options RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide29Navigational iconsThese icons appear on the handheld’s LCD scree

FCC compliance statement (USA)FCC Class B Part 15This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation issubject to the following two conditio

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideGet to know your handheld — Setting the date and time30•Use the menu. While in an option field, click to view th

Get to know your handheld — Setting message notification RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide313. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to S

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideGet to know your handheld — Using password protection32idle for that amount of time, you will need to type your

Get to know your handheld — Using password protection RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide333. In the Security Timeout: field, set how much idle tim

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideGet to know your handheld — Summary and tips342. The password security screen will appear and you will needyour

Get to know your handheld — Summary and tips RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide35password protection. Equipped with this knowledge, you’re nowread

2Start sending messagesNow that you’re more familiar with the handheld, you can startsending and receiving messages. The following steps will help you

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideStart sending messages — Installing the battery382. Once you have removed the battery cover, you can remove theo

Start sending messages — Turning on/off radio RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide39Turning on/off radioWhen you first receive your handheld, the wi

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differentfrom that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideStart sending messages — Sending a message40Sending a messageYou can send a message to an existing contact or ad

Start sending messages — Reading a message RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide41The Messages screen shows a list of message headers for eachmessage

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideStart sending messages — Summary423. The new message appears on your screen. Scroll down to readthe entire messa

3Composing and sending messagesIn the previous chapters of this guide, you learned about yourhandheld’s main components, and the general procedures re

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideComposing and sending messages — Choosing a send method44To set message options1. In the Home screen, scroll to

Composing and sending messages — Setting current message options RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide45To choose a send method: 1. In the Home scree

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideComposing and sending messages — Sending handheld-to-handheld 463. The Current Message Options screen appears. S

Composing and sending messages — Sending one-time messages RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide474. Type a subject line and press ENTER to begin com

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideComposing and sending messages — Sending messages to a group481. In the Home screen, scroll to the COMPOSE icon

Composing and sending messages — Sending messages to multiple RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide493. You return to the To: screen where the group

ContentsFCC compliance statement (USA)...3Industry Canada Certification ...

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideComposing and sending messages — Creating a response list503. The Cc: screen appears, listing all of your contac

Composing and sending messages — Customizing the auto signature RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide512. While composing a message, type a question

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideComposing and sending messages — Sending an Auto Reply message52Enabled: field, press the SPACE key to enable au

Composing and sending messages — Attaching Address Book entries RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide53 3. In the Auto Reply: field, type the informa

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideComposing and sending messages — Using AutoText54See page 84 for information on how to add a new Address Bookent

Composing and sending messages — Using AutoText RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide552. While composing your message in the To: screen, type the te

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideComposing and sending messages — Using AutoText56You can test your new entry by typing the keyword while youcomp

Composing and sending messages — Using AutoText RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide575. Once the appropriate replacement text is in the Replace it

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideComposing and sending messages — Using AutoText58To delete an AutoText entryIf you do not wish to keep an AutoTe

Composing and sending messages — Automatic formatting RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide59Automatic formattingThe handheld’s built-in formatting c

Creating a response list...50Customizing the auto signature...

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideComposing and sending messages — Inserting symbols60To insert a blank space into the Email field, press BACKSPAC

Composing and sending messages — Summary and tips RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide613. Use the trackwheel to scroll to the symbol you would like

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideComposing and sending messages — Summary and tips62•Press ALT + SHIFT to turn on caps lock mode (press shift aga

4 Receiving and reading messagesIn this chapter, you will learn about your options for receivedmessages, how to retrieve more of a long message, how t

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideReceiving and reading messages — Received message options64Forward Message — Forward (send) the open message to

Receiving and reading messages — Receiving long messages RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide65Receiving long messagesOccasionally, you may receive

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideReceiving and reading messages — Forwarding long messages66Forwarding long messagesYou can configure the handhel

Receiving and reading messages — Replying to a message containing a RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide67menu and select Send Message. The sent mes

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideReceiving and reading messages — Adding contacts to Address Book681. In the Home screen, scroll to the MESSAGES

Receiving and reading messages — Summary and tips RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide692. Open a received message and read it. Scroll to the top of

Managing Tasks and Appointments...95Using the Tasks function ...

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideReceiving and reading messages — Summary and tips70• Press T to go to the top of a list or open message.• Press

5Managing messagesChapters 3 and 4 discuss the features and functions that thehandheld provides for sending and receiving messages. Now, findout how y

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideManaging messages — Saving messages72Messages list but also remains in the Messages screen, where itwill appear

Managing messages — Saving messages RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide73To save a message while composingYou may wish to save a message that you h

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideManaging messages — Searching messages74Searching messagesUse the handheld’s search function to locate specific

Managing messages — Searching messages RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide75options. Release the SPACE key once you have set the field toyour prefe

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideManaging messages — Deleting messages76The settings will revert to the saved search.Deleting messagesAlthough th

Managing messages — Deleting messages RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide773. A dialog box appears, asking if you want to delete the message.Click

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideManaging messages — Resending a message78To delete multiple messagesYou can delete all messages prior to a parti

Managing messages — Marking a message as unread RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide791. In the Home screen, scroll to the MESSAGES icon and click.2

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideManaging messages — Marking all messages read80The message will be marked as unread.Marking all messages readYou

Managing messages — Summary and tips RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide81messages at your convenience. In the next chapter you’ll discoverthe vari

6Using the Address BookThe handheld contains an Address Book for storing various contactinformation. The Address Book allows you to keep a customizedr

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideUsing the Address Book — Adding addresses84default, this option is set to Yes.•Allow Duplicate Names: Select whe

Using the Address Book — Adding addresses RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide853. Type your contact’s information, pressing ENTER after eachfield.

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideUsing the Address Book — Adding addresses86contacts frequently. When you send a message, all recipients in thegr

Using the Address Book — Adding addresses RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide875. In the Add Member screen, select the individual address entrythat

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideUsing the Address Book — Adding addresses88Editing groupsYou can edit the email group you have created if you wa

Using the Address Book — Address Book fields RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide89•Delete Group — delete the entire group from your contactlist•Cha

Important safety informationRemember to follow any special regulations governing the use ofthe RIM 950 Wireless Handheld and always switch it off in a

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideUsing the Address Book — Address Book fields90Title: Type your contact’s job title/position.Company: Type the na

Using the Address Book — Viewing addresses RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide91Notes: Type any reference notes you would like to keep about yourco

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideUsing the Address Book — Deleting addresses922. In the Address Book screen, select the Address Book entry thatyo

Using the Address Book — Searching addresses RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide93You return to the Address Book screen where the entry is longerin

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideUsing the Address Book — Summary and tips94Summary and tipsIn this chapter, you learned how you can store addres

7Managing Tasks and AppointmentsThe handheld contains a Tasks function and a Calendar function tohelp you manage and schedule appointments and tasks.

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideManaging Tasks and Appointments — Using the Tasks function96Confirm Task Delete: Select whether or not you want

Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Tasks function RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide97 4. Click the view the menu. Scroll to Save Tasks a

RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s GuideManaging Tasks and Appointments — Using the Tasks function98recorded for this task. If you select By Date, you c

Managing Tasks and Appointments — Using the Calendar function RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide99You return to the Tasks screen and you can see t