Blackberry 8100 - Pearl - T-Mobile User's Guide

Getting Started GuideBlackBerry Pearl 8100 smartphone

Charge the battery1. Connect the small end of the travel charger cable to the USB port on the sideof your BlackBerry® device.2. If required, perform o

Figure 5. Insert plug attachment or fold plug blades down (if required)If you have an available USB port on your computer, you can use the USB cable t

Complete the setup wizardThe setup wizard is designed to help you learn about typing, set options to personalizeyour BlackBerry® device, and set up on

Figure 6. Setup wizard screenAbout email setup optionsUse one of the following options to set up email on your BlackBerry® device:• BlackBerry Interne

BlackBerry Enterprise Server option in the setup wizard on your device. Ifyou do not have an enterprise activation password, contact your systemadmini

8. Record your login user ID and password in a safe place.9. Click your language.10. Perform one of the following actions:• To associate an existing,

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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 tr

Figure 7. Applications list Figure 8. Full menu Figure 9. Short menuChange the value in a field1. Highlight a field.2. Click the trackball.3. Click a

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Figure 10. Change the value in a fieldTyping basicsAbout typing input methodsYou can type on your BlackBerry® device using the SureType™ input method

words from the list based on context. If you try to type a word or letter combination(for example, a web address or an abbreviation) that SureType tec

Type text using multi-tap• To type the first letter on a key, press the letter key once.• To type the second letter on a key, press the letter key twi

•To type a symbol, press the key. To view more symbols, press the key again. Type the letter that appears below the symbol.• To type an accented o

Click Messages to view a list of your messages. More than one messagelist might appear on your device.Click Options to view the main list of device op

Message list status indicatorsunopenedmessageMMS messageopened message sent messagemessage containsattachmentmessage is sendingmessage is highpriority

Wireless network coverage indicatorsIndicators on the Home screen display the wireless coverage level for the area inwhich you are using your BlackBer

Start using your deviceMake a call1. On the Home screen or in the phone, perform one of the following actions:• Type a phone number.• Type part of a c

5. Click the trackball.6. Click Send.Note: If your BlackBerry® device is associated with more than one email address, inthe Send Using field, you can

Add a contact1.In the address book, press the key.2. Click New Address.3. Type the contact information.4. Click the trackball.5. Click Save.Take a

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Visit a web page1.In the browser, press the key.2. Click Go To.3. Perform one of the following actions:•Type a web address. Press the key.•Hig

4. If required, type the passkey for the Bluetooth enabled device on theBluetooth enabled device.About using your device with a computerYou can instal

Installation prerequisites• Intel® compatible 486 or higher computer that is compliant with USB 1.1 orlater• Microsoft® Windows® 2000, or Windows XP•

About accessoriesYou can buy accessories such as batteries, carrying solutions, headsets, and chargingsolutions for your BlackBerry® device. Contact y

Insert a media cardUse a microSD media card to extend the memory available on your BlackBerry® devicefor storing media files such as videos, ring tone

Figure 11. Insert the media cardFind more information• To view the user guide for your BlackBerry® device, click Help in theapplication list or in an

• To find information about your wireless network or your wireless service plan,visit your wireless service provider web site.• To find software, game

TroubleshootingI cannot connect to a wireless networkTry performing the following actions:• Verify that your SIM card is inserted in your BlackBerry®

ID and password, use this information to log in. If you have not created a loginuser ID and password, click Create New Account and complete theinstruc

• Select the Skip email setup option if any of the following situations apply:• A representative from the store where you purchased your device hasalr

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• If you created an email address or added an existing email address to yourdevice using the email setup web site, verify that you have received anact

period of time to arrive), use the email setup web site to send a service bookto your device.• If you have not received a registration message from th

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Welcome to BlackBerry!Get ready to experience the freedom and connectivity of your all-in-one mobilesolution. Setting up your BlackBerry® device is ea

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Set up your deviceInsert the SIM card and batteryYour SIM card is a small rectangular plastic card that stores important informationabout your wireles

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 t

Figure 2. Insert the SIM cardFigure 3. Insert the battery7