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BlackBerry Curve 8500 Series
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Contents

Welcome to BlackBerry!....5 About inserting a SIM card....6 Phone basics.....7 Make a call.....7 Change your ring tone.....7 Add a contact.....8 Phone tips.....8 Pair with a Bluetooth enabled device....9 Bluetooth indicators.....9 About emergency calls.....10 Message basics.....11 Send an email message....11 Send an SMS text message.....11 Message tips.....12 Media basics.... 15 Take a picture.....15 Record a video.....16 Picture tips.....17 Music tips.....17

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Video tips.....18 Browser basics.....19 Visit a web page.....19 Browser tips......19 Wi-Fi connection basics....21 Connect to a Wi-Fi network....21 Wi-Fi connection indicators....22 Personalize your device.....23 Change your wallpaper.....23 About the BlackBerry Desktop Software....25 System requirements: BlackBerry Desktop Software... 25 Install the BlackBerry Desktop Software....25 Insert a media card.....26 Synchronize your media files....27 Switch devices.....28 Switch your device manually.... 28 Troubleshooting....31 I cannot make or receive calls or send and receive messages...31 The battery is not charging....32
Safety information....33 Carrying your device.....33 Driving and walking safely.....33 Specific Absorption Rate data....34 Interference with electronic equipment....35 Legal notice.....37

Welcome to BlackBerry!

Thank you for choosing a BlackBerry Curve smartphone! To set up your device, insert the SIM card (if a SIM card was included with your device), insert the battery, and complete the setup wizard. For more information, see the Start Here poster that came with your device.
Before you use your device or any accessories for your device, see the Safety and Product Information booklet, located on the BlackBerry User Tools CD. For the most recent version of the booklet, visit www.blackberry.com/go/docs.
About inserting a SIM card
A SIM card stores important information about your wireless service. A SIM card might already be inserted in your BlackBerry device. Insert a SIM card into your device in one of the following situations: Your wireless service provider provided you with a SIM card or it is included in the box with your device. You are switching from one device that required a SIM card to another device. Remove the SIM card from your previous device and insert it into your new BlackBerry device. Depending on your wireless service provider, you might need a PIN code for the SIM card. For more information, contact your wireless service provider. For more information, see the Start Here poster.

Phone basics

Do not hold your BlackBerry device near your ear while you use the speakerphone. Hearing damage can occur. For more information, see the Safety and Product Information booklet, located on the BlackBerry User Tools CD.

Make a call

1. From the Home screen, press the 2. Type a phone number. key. 3. Press the To end the call, press the key.

Change your ring tone

1. From the Home screen, press the 2. Press the key. 3. Click Set Ring Tone. 4. Perform one of the following actions: To use a preloaded ring tone, in the Ring Tone field, click a ring tone. To use a ring tone that you downloaded, in the Ring Tone field, click Select Music at the top of the list. Navigate to the ring tone. Click the ring tone. 5. Press the key. key.

6. Click Save.

Add a contact
1. 2. 3. 4. On the Home screen, click the Contacts icon. Click New Contact. Type the contact information. Press the key.

5. Click Save.

Phone tips
To Answer a call Adjust the volume during a call Turn on or turn off mute during a call Do Press the key Press the Volume keys on the right side of your BlackBerry device Press the key at the top of your device
Pair with a Bluetooth enabled device
You must pair your BlackBerry device with a Bluetooth enabled device before you can connect to it. For more information about preparing the Bluetooth enabled device for pairing, see the documentation that came with the Bluetooth enabled device. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. On the Home screen, click the Manage Connections icon. Click Set Up Bluetooth. Click Search. Click a Bluetooth enabled device. If necessary, perform one of the following actions: If the Bluetooth enabled device does not have a keyboard (for example, a headset), on your BlackBerry device, type the pairing passkey that is in the documentation that came with the Bluetooth enabled device. The passkey is often a numeric or alpha-numeric code. If the Bluetooth enabled device has a keyboard (for example, a laptop), type a pairing passkey of your own choosing on both devices.

Bluetooth indicators

Indicators at the top of the Home screen display information about Bluetooth technology. Bluetooth technology on Bluetooth technology connected

About emergency calls

If you are outside of a wireless coverage area and the SOS wireless coverage indicator appears, you can only call emergency numbers. Your BlackBerry device is designed to allow emergency calls even when your device is locked. Depending on your device model and the wireless network that your device is connected to, your device is also designed to allow emergency calls when the SIM card is not inserted. If the connection to the wireless network is turned off when you initiate an emergency call, your device is designed to connect to the wireless network automatically. You can only make emergency calls by typing official emergency access numbers (for example, 911 or 112). You should not rely on any wireless device for essential communications, including medical emergencies. Emergency numbers may vary by location and emergency calls may be blocked or impeded by network, environmental, or interference issues.

Message basics

Send an email message
1. On the Home screen, click the Messages icon. 2. Press the key. 3. 4. 5. 6. Click Compose Email. In the To field, type an email address. Type a message. key. Press the

7. Click Send.

Send an SMS text message
You can send an SMS text message to up to ten recipients. 1. On the Home screen, click the Messages icon. key. 2. Press the 3. Click Compose SMS Text. 4. In the To field, type a contact name or phone number (include the country code and area code).
5. Click Ok. 6. Type a message. 7. Press the key. 8. Click Send.

SMS text message screen

Message tips
To Compose a message from a message list Reply to a message Reply to all Do Press the Press the Press the key key key
To Forward a message Move to the top of a message list Move to the bottom of a message list
Do Press the Press the Press the key key key

Media basics

Depending on your BlackBerry device, the camera or video camera feature might not be supported.

Take a picture

1. On the Home screen, click the Camera icon. 2. To zoom in to or out from a subject, slide your finger up or down on the trackpad. 3. To take a picture, click the trackpad.

Camera screen

Record a video
To perform this task, you must have a media card inserted in your BlackBerry device. 1. 2. 3. 4. On the Home screen, click the Media icon. Click the Video Camera icon. Click the trackpad. To pause recording, click the trackpad again.

Video camera screen

Picture tips
To Zoom in to a picture Zoom out from a picture Pause a slide show Resume a slide show Do Press the Press the Press the Press the key key key key again

Music tips

Do not use your headphones at a high volume. Hearing damage can occur. For more information, see the Safety and Product Information booklet, located on the BlackBerry User Tools CD. To Pause or resume playing a song Adjust the volume during a song Do Press the key on the top of your BlackBerry device Press the Volume keys on the right side of your device

Video tips

To Pause or resume playing a song or video Adjust the volume during a video Do Press the key on the top of your BlackBerry device Press the Volume keys on the right side of your device

Browser basics

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. On the Home screen, click the Browser icon. 2. 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. 3. Press the Enter key.

key. Click

Browser tips
To Go to a specific web page Insert a period (.) in the web address field Do Press the Press the key key

Do key and the

Insert a slash mark (/) in the web address Press the Shift field key Add a bookmark Open your bookmark list Stop loading a web page Press the Press the Press the key key key

Wi-Fi connection basics

Connect to a Wi-Fi network
1. On the Home screen, click the Manage Connections icon. 2. Click Set Up Wi-Fi Network. 3. Perform one of the following actions: Click Scan for Networks. Click a network. Click Manually Add Network. Type the network name. Click Add. If you are using a wireless access point or router that is enabled with Wi-Fi Protected Setup, click Push Button Setup. 4. Complete the instructions on the screen. 5. When you are prompted to save a profile for the Wi-Fi network, click Next so that your BlackBerry device connects to the Wi-Fi network automatically next time. 6. Click Finish. To change your Wi-Fi options again later, on the Home screen, click Manage Connections. Click Wi-Fi Options.

Wi-Fi connection indicators
Indicators at the top of the Home screen display Wi-Fi connection details for the area you are using your BlackBerry device in. + Wi-Fi network name + Wi-Fi network name You can send and receive email messages and use the browser over a Wi-Fi connection. Your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network but does not have access to BlackBerry services over the Wi-Fi connection. Your connection to a Wi-Fi network is turned on, but you are not in a Wi-Fi coverage area.

Personalize your device

Change your wallpaper
1. From the Home screen, press the key. 2. Click Options. 3. Click Wallpaper. 4. Perform one of the following actions: To take a picture, click Camera. Click the camera icon. To select a picture that you have already taken, click the picture. To select a preloaded picture, click Pictures. Click a picture. 5. Press the key. 6. Set As Wallpaper. 7. Press the key twice to return to the Home screen.
About the BlackBerry Desktop Software
You can use BlackBerry Desktop Software to charge your BlackBerry device, back up and restore device data, and synchronize calendar appointments, music, pictures, and so on, between your device and your computer.
For more information, see the online help in the BlackBerry Desktop Manager.
System requirements: BlackBerry Desktop Software
Intel compatible 486 or later computer that is compliant with USB 1.1 or later Windows XP or later or Mac 10.5.5 or later BlackBerry User Tools CD On Windows computers, iTunes 7.2 or later or Windows Media Player 10 or later On Mac computers, iTunes 7.7 or later
Install the BlackBerry Desktop Software
You can install the BlackBerry Desktop Software from the BlackBerry User Tools CD or from www.blackberry.com/softwaredownloads.
If your BlackBerry device is connected to your computer, disconnect it. Insert the BlackBerry User Tools CD into the CD drive on your computer. Click BlackBerry Desktop Software. Complete the instructions on the screen. If you are using a Windows computer, on the Integration Options screen, select the Integrate with a personal email account option, unless you are a corporate user and your work email account is associated with a BlackBerry Enterprise Server. For more information, contact your administrator. 6. If you are prompted, restart your computer. 7. When the installation is complete, connect your device to your computer using the USB cable. If the BlackBerry Desktop Manager does not open automatically, perform one of the following actions: If you are using a Windows computer, click Start > All Programs > BlackBerry > Desktop Manager. If you are using a Mac computer, in the Applications folder, click the BlackBerry Desktop Manager icon.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Insert a media card
You can use a microSD media card to store more media files, such as songs or pictures. The media card might be sold separately from your BlackBerry device.

Remove a media card

Synchronize your media files
If you are using a Mac computer, you can synchronize only your music. 1. Connect your BlackBerry device to your computer. 2. On your computer, open the BlackBerry Desktop Manager. 3. Perform one of the following actions: If you are using a Windows computer, click Media. If you are using a Mac computer, in the Media section in the left pane, click Music. For more information, see the online help in the BlackBerry Desktop Manager or visit www.blackberry.com/go/mediaplayer.

Switch devices

If you are switching from a BlackBerry device that is associated with an existing email address (for example, a Google Mail or Windows Live Hotmail email account) to a new BlackBerry device, perform the following actions: 1. On your computer, open the BlackBerry Desktop Manager. Use the Device Switch Wizard to transfer data from your previous device to your new device. For more information, see the online help in the BlackBerry Desktop Manager. 2. On your new device, on the Home screen or in the Setup folder, open the email setup application and follow the prompts. If you do not receive the prompts or if you decline any of the prompts, email messages will not be sent to your new device until you switch devices manually. If you are selling or buying a previously owned BlackBerry device that normally connects to a CDMA network, contact your wireless service provider to complete the process for switching devices. 3. Delete the data from your previous device by doing a security wipe. For more information, see the user guide for your device. You can also import data from your previous BlackBerry device, Palm device, or Windows Mobile powered device to your new BlackBerry device using the BlackBerry Desktop Manager.
Switch your device manually
If you do not receive prompts to switch devices automatically when you access the email setup application, or if you decline any of the prompts, you must switch devices manually.
To complete this task you must know the PIN for your new BlackBerry device and, depending on your wireless service provider, either your new device IMEI, ESN, or MEID. To find the required device information on your new device, on the Home screen, click the Options icon. Click Status. 1. On the Home screen or in the Setup folder, click the Email Settings icon. 2. If necessary, log in to the email setup application. key. 3. On the Email Accounts screen, press the 4. Click Change Device. 5. Type the new device information. key. 6. Press the 7. Click Save.

Troubleshooting

I cannot make or receive calls or send and receive messages
Verify that your BlackBerry device is connected to the wireless network. If the OFF indicator appears at the top of the Home screen, click the Manage Connections icon. Select the check box beside Mobile Network. A wireless network indicator should appear. If you are not in a wireless coverage area, an X indicator appears instead. If you cannot make or receive calls, try performing the following actions: Verify that your wireless service plan includes phone or voice services. If you have traveled to another country and you have not changed your smart-dialing options, dial the full phone number, including the country code and area code, for your contact. If you cannot send and receive messages, try performing the following actions: If you added an email account to your device using the setup wizard, verify that you have received an activation message. If you have not received an activation message, on the Home screen or in a folder, click Setup. Open the email setup application. Press the key. Click Service Books. Click Send Service Books.
If you have not received a registration message from the wireless network, on the Home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon. Click Advanced Options. Click Host Routing Table. Press the key. Click Register Now. If you switched devices, verify that you switched devices automatically or manually so that your messages are sent to your new device. If the menu item for sending a message does not appear, verify that you have added an email address or a PIN for your contact. key. Click Resend. Resend the message. Open the message. Press the If you use email message filters, verify that the options for email message filters are set correctly.
The battery is not charging
For more information about charging your BlackBerry device, see the user guide for your device.

Safety information

Carrying 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. Carrying solutions, including RIM approved carrying solutions and carrying solutions not approved by RIM, that do not come equipped with an integrated belt clip should not be worn or carried on the body. For more information about carrying your device, including separation distances when wearing your device, see the Safety and Product Information booklet located on the BlackBerry User Tools CD that came with your device. To purchase RIM approved holsters equipped with an integrated belt clip or other accessories for your device, contact your wireless service provider or visit www.shopblackberry.com.

Driving and walking safely
Give your full attention to driving; driving safely is your first responsibility. You are responsible for knowing and obeying the laws and regulations regarding the use of wireless devices in the areas where you drive.
Research In Motion recommends that you do not use your BlackBerry device while you drive. Instead, consider having a passenger in the vehicle use the device for you, or find a safe location to stop your vehicle before you use the device. Avoid using your device while walking or engaging in any activity that requires your full attention. Inattention to vehicular traffic or other pedestrian hazards could result in serious bodily injury. For important safety information about driving safety, see the Safety and Product Information booklet, located on the BlackBerry User Tools CD.
Specific Absorption Rate data
The BlackBerry device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC), and the recommendations of The Council of the European Union. The exposure standard for wireless devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. This BlackBerry device model meets government requirements for exposure to RF energy. For more information on the SAR data for this BlackBerry device, see the Safety and Product Information booklet, located on the BlackBerry User Tools CD.
Interference with electronic equipment
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment, including medical devices, might not be shielded against the RF signals from the BlackBerry device. For more information, see the Safety and Product Information booklet, located on the BlackBerry User Tools CD.

Legal notice

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Find more information

Learn More booklet: Find feature information and instructions for common tasks. This booklet came with your BlackBerry device. Help application: Find step-by-step instructions for all device tasks. Access this application from the Home screen or in an application menu. BlackBerry User Tools CD: Find the BlackBerry 101 tutorial, user guide, software license agreement and warranty, or Safety and Product Information booklet. You can also use this CD to install the BlackBerry Desktop Software to synchronize data between your device and your computer. This CD came with your device. Your wireless service provider web site: Find information about your wireless network or your wireless service plan. www.blackberry.com/support: Find interactive support tools and information about support services. For example, you can find answers to your questions by using the BlackBerry Answers tool or by joining the BlackBerry Support Community Forums. www.blackberry.com/go/declarationofconformity: View the Declaration of Conformity made under Directive 1999/5/EC (HG nr.88/2003).

Personalize your device

www.discoverblackberry.com: Find software, applications, and accessories for your BlackBerry device. www.shopblackberry.com: Find accessories for your device. You can also contact your wireless service provider to buy accessories. www.blackberry.com/ownerslounge: Find more ways to personalize your device by becoming a member of the BlackBerry Owners Lounge. CAUTION: Use only those accessories approved by Research In Motion. Using any accessories not approved by RIM for use with this particular device model might invalidate any approval or warranty applicable to the device, might result in the non-operation of the device, and might be dangerous.

Start Here

BlackBerry Curve 8500 Series
2009 Research In Motion Limited. All rights reserved. BlackBerry, RIM, Research In Motion, SureType, SurePress 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. Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG. Google Mail is a trademark of Google Inc. Hotmail and Windows Live are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. WiFi is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. This documentation is provided "as is" and without condition, endorsement, guarantee, representation or warranty, or liability of any kind by Research In Motion Limited and its affiliated companies, all of which are expressly disclaimed to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law in your jurisdiction. MAT-26553-001 | PRINTSPEC-058 | SWD-656736-1023023704-001 | RCG41GW/RCL21CW

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 follow the instructions in this guide to set up your device and learn the basics quickly.

Charge the battery

Complete the setup wizard
The setup wizard is designed to help you learn about navigation and typing, change options to personalize your BlackBerry device, set up wireless and Bluetooth connections and set up one or more email addresses. The setup wizard should appear automatically the first time that you turn on your device. 1. If the setup wizard does not appear automatically, on the Home screen or in the Setup folder, click the Setup Wizard icon. 2. Complete the instructions on the screen. 4. Complete the instructions on the screen. Note: When your email address is set up correctly, you receive a confirmation message. To view and manage your email messages, on the Home screen, click the Messages icon.

Insert the SIM card and battery
Depending on your BlackBerry device model or your wireless service provider, you might not need to insert a SIM card to use your device. For more information, see the Learn More booklet that came with your device.
I cannot set up an email address
Try performing the following actions: On the Home screen or in the Setup folder, click the Setup Wizard icon. On the email setup screen, verify that you have typed all the email address information correctly. To view the password that you typed, select the Show Password check box. Verify that the email address is associated with a supported email account (for example, a POP3 email account or an IMAP email account). For more information about supported email accounts, contact your wireless service provider. If you are switching from another BlackBerry device that is associated with one or more email addresses using the BlackBerry Internet Service, you must switch devices automatically or manually using the email setup application. For more information about switching devices, see the Learn More booklet that came with your device. For more information about setting up an email address, visit www.blackberry.com/go/docs and click BlackBerry Internet Service.
Battery power level indicators
full battery power low battery power battery charging

Set up an email address

To perform this task, you must know the login information for your existing email addresses or your administrator must have provided you with an enterprise activation password. 1. On the Home screen or in the Setup folder, click the Setup Wizard icon. 2. On the email setup screen, select one of the following options: I want to create or add an email address: This email setup option is most common for individual users. Use this option to associate your BlackBerry device with one or more (up to ten) existing email addresses (for example, a Google Mail or Windows Live Hotmail email account) or to create a new email address for your device. To use a social networking application on your device, you must use this option to associate your device with the email address that you use to receive social networking notifications. If this option does not appear, contact your wireless service provider. I want to use a work email account with a BlackBerry Enterprise Server: This email setup option is most common for corporate users. Use this option to associate your device with a work email account using the BlackBerry Enterprise Server if your administrator has provided you with an enterprise activation password. 3. Click Next.

Be safe!

Please read the Safety and Product Information booklet, located on the BlackBerry User Tools CD, before using your device or any accessories that came with your device. This booklet includes important safety information about your battery. To view the most recent version of the Safety and Product Information booklet, visit www.blackberry.com/go/docs.
If the battery is charged, your device turns on automatically. If your device does not turn on, charge the battery.

Learn the basics

About the Menu key and Escape key
The Menu key and Escape key on your BlackBerry device are designed to help you navigate screens and complete tasks quickly and easily. If you want to complete an action in an application or on the Home screen, you can find it in the menu that appears when you press the key. To select a highlighted menu item, press the Menu key again. If you want Menu to close the menu or move back a screen, press the Escape key.

Move around the screen

Home screen More applications on the Home screen

Typing tips

Important: When you use your BlackBerry device, take frequent breaks. If you experience discomfort in any part of your body when you use your device, stop using your device immediately. If the discomfort persists, consult a physician. For an interactive typing tutorial, on the Home screen or in the Setup folder, click the Setup Wizard icon. Click Navigation and Typing Tutorials. To capitalize a letter, press and hold the letter key until the capitalized letter appears or press the key and the letter key. To type a number or the alternate character on a key, press the or character key. For example, to type the number one (1), press the key and the number key key and. key. key again. Type
To view more applications on the Home screen, press the Menu key. To return to the Home screen, when you are not on a call, press the End key. key. To move back a screen, press the Escape To move the cursor in any direction and highlight items, slide your finger on the trackpad. To select an item or open a link, click the trackpad. To change the value in a field, click a field. Click a value.
To insert an at sign (@) or a period (.) in an email address field, press the To type a symbol, press the key. To view more symbols, press the the letter that appears below the symbol.

Typing indicators

When you type, typing indicators appear at the top-right corner of the screen. CAP lock (capital letter lock) NUM lock (number lock) Alt mode

Applications

You can access applications on the Home screen and in folders on the Home screen. To view the key. The initial view of the Home Home screen, when you are not on a call, press the End screen displays only some of the available applications. To view more applications on the Home screen, press the Menu key. Take some time to explore the applications that are available on your BlackBerry device. Here are a few applications to get you started. Setup Wizard Learn about typing, change options to personalize your device, and set up your email address. The setup wizard also provides links to information about common tasks. Email Settings Set up one or more email addresses or change BlackBerry Internet Service email options. Browser Visit web pages or view the browser bookmark list. Camera Take a picture. Depending on your device model, this feature might not be supported. Media Record a voice note or video, view saved pictures, or play saved songs, ring tones, voice notes, or videos. Depending on your BlackBerry device, the camera or video camera feature might not be supported. Messages View a list of your messages. Options View the main list of device options. You can also access additional options from the menu in each application. Contacts View your contact list or add a new contact. Set Up Wi-Fi Set up a connection to a Wi-Fi network. Depending on your device model, this feature might not be supported. Help View the user guide for your device. Some applications might appear in one of the following folders: Setup Applications Instant Messaging Downloads Games

Status indicators

Home screen status indicators
alarm set unopened message count calendar reminder count voice mail message new notification missed call count sending data receiving data roaming
Message list status indicators
unopened message opened message message with an attachment message is high priority SMS text message filed message MMS message sent message message is sending message not sent draft message

Phone status indicators

missed call placed call received call