BlackBerry 7100t Software Upgrade Instructions for:
BlackBerry Desktop Manager Software 4.0.1.12 BlackBerry 7100t Handheld Software 4.0.2.49
The upgrade process is easy. Heres an overview
1. Go to http://www.t-mobile.com/bbupgrade and download the two files that contain the BlackBerry Desktop Manager Software 4.0.1.12 and the BlackBerry 7100t Handheld Software 4.0.2.49 to your computer. 2. First, install the Desktop Manager software onto your computer. 3. Then, install the Handheld Software onto your computer. 4. Connect your handheld to the computer and launch the Desktop Manager to upgrade your handheld applications. Note: You should only connect your BlackBerry handheld to your PC after you have completed the installation of the Desktop Manager and Handheld Software onto your PC.

Instructions

1. Download the files to your computer
1. Go to http://www.t-mobile.com/bbupgrade. 2. Under BlackBerry 7100t, click the Get Software button. A new browser window opens. 3. Type in your T-Mobile phone number when prompted and press Enter. 4. Click Desktop Manager Software (4.0.1.12) 5. Click the Download button, then save the file to your computer. Write down the directory where you save it to. 6. Return to the Available Downloads list. 7. Click Handheld Software Version (4.0.2.49). 8. Click the Download button, then save the file to your computer. Write down the directory where you save it to.
2. Install the BlackBerry Desktop Manager Software onto your computer
1. If Blackberry Desktop Manager is running on your computer, please close it. 2. Go to the directory where you saved the Desktop Manager Software file that you downloaded. 3. Double click the Desktop Manager Software file that you downloaded (.exe file). 4. Click Next to begin the installation. Select your country or region and click Next. 5. Read the License Agreement carefully and, if you accept its terms, click Next. (Note that you can only proceed if you accept the terms and conditions.) 6. Type your name and company name and click Next. 7. At the Destination Folder dialog box, click Next to install to the default folder, or click Change to install to a different folder.
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8. Select either Typical or Custom setup type and click Next. 9. Select the Email Integration Option you want to use and click Next. If you are unsure of which Email Integration Option or Email Message Redirection to select, Ask your system administrator. If you selected BlackBerry Enterprise Server or BlackBerry Desktop Redirector, then select the Email Messaging System that you are using. If you selected Microsoft Exchange, then select the Email Message Redirection method. 10. Click Install to being the installation. This process can take several minutes. If a previous version of the Desktop Manager Software is found on your computer, the Wizard uninstalls the previous version and replaces it with the new version. 11. After the software installation is complete, click Finish. If you are prompted to restart your computer, please do so.
3. Install the BlackBerry Handheld Software onto your computer
1. If Blackberry Desktop Manager is running on your computer, please close it. 2. Connect your BlackBerry handheld to your computer. 3. Go to the directory where you saved the Handheld Software file that you downloaded. 4. Double click the Handheld Software file that you downloaded (.exe file). 5. Click Next to begin the installation. Select your country or region and click Next. 6. Read the License Agreement carefully and, if you accept its terms, click Next. (Note that you can only proceed if you accept the terms and conditions.) 7. After the software installation is complete, click Finish. If you are prompted to restart your computer, please do so.

4. Upgrade your handheld

After you have finished installing the Desktop Manager Software and the Handheld Software to your computer, follow these instructions to upgrade your handheld.
Start the BlackBerry Desktop Manager software on your computer.

2. Connect your handheld to your computer. (If you have a password enabled on your handheld, you must type it before the handheld can connect to the desktop software.) 3. The Application Updates Available dialog box appears. Click Update Now, and the Application Loader Wizard starts. If the Application Updates Available dialog box does not open, then double click the Application Loader icon on the Desktop Manager window, and and the Application Loader Wizard starts. If you have a password enabled on your handheld, the Handheld Security Password dialog box appears. You must type your password and click Next before the Application Loader Wizard can continue. 4. Click Next at the Welcome to the Application Loader Wizard dialog box. The desktop software reads your handhelds configuration.

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5. The Handheld Application Selection dialog box displays the applications, their file sizes, and the actions. If the software on your handheld is an older than the version available with the Application Loader tool, the action is Update. Verify that all the check boxes are selexted next to the applications that you want to load. 6. After you have made your selections, click Next. 7. The Application Data Backup dialog box appears. Select whether you want to back up and restore your handheld data automatically, including your e-mail messages. 8. After you have made your selections, click Next. 9. A summary window appears, listing the actions that will occur during the upgrade process. 10. Click Finish to being the process. The Application Loader backs up your handhelds data, removes the old applications, loads new applications onto the handheld, and restores your data. This process can take several minutes. If a password is enabled on your handheld, a Connection dialog box may appear during the backup and restore phase of the upgrade process. Type your password on the handheld and click Retry. Warning: Do not disconnect your handheld from the computer until the loading process is complete. If the loading process is interrupted, your handheld applications may not work properly. In this case, you must repeat the handheld upgrade process. Warning: Do not install the BlackBerry Handheld Software for any other device model than it is designed for, as is listed on the download page. 11. When the loading process is complete, the Application Loader will indicate whether or not the upgrade was successful. Click Close. If the loading process was not successful, verify that your handheld is properly connected to the computer and then repeat the upgrade process. After the upgrade is complete, you may need to turn on the radio to send and receive e-mail messages. To turn on the radio, click the Turn Wireless ON icon on the Home screen. 12. If you do not see a registration message in your inbox after you turn on your radio, then you can manually register with the wireless network. To manually register, select Tools > Settings > Host Routing Table or Options > Host Routing Table. Click the trackwheel and click Register Now. You will receive a new message to indicate that registration was successful. 13. If you use the BlackBerry Internet E-mail Service (formerly known as BlackBerry Web Client), you will need to resend the Service Books to your handheld in order to be able to send e-mail from your handheld again using the BlackBerry Internet E-mail Service. To re-send Service Books from your BlackBerry Handheld, select the Set Up Internet E-mail or E-mail Setup icon on your BlackBerry devices Home Screen or Tools menu. Click the Handheld link, then Send Service Books. To re-send Service Books from your PC, go to My T-Mobile at http://my.t-mobile.com. Click the link to Set up BlackBerry Internet E-mail. Click the Handheld link, then Send Service Books.

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Troubleshooting Instant Messaging
After completing the handheld upgrade, if you receive the following error while accessing your Instant Messaging application: Error Starting InstantMessaging: Module 'net_rim_midletresumption' not found, please follow these steps: 1. Select Tools > Settings > Service Book, or Options > Service Book 2. Select T-Mobile USA IM Client Application, click the trackwheel and click Delete 3. Go back to Settings and click Applications 4. Highlight Instant Messaging, click the trackwheel and click Delete 5. Restart your device (the device may prompt you for this step) 6. Select Tools > Settings > Host Routing Table or Options > Host Routing Table. Click the trackwheel and click Register Now. 7. A new Instant Messaging application will download over the air. You will know this process is complete when you see the IM icon re-appear on your devices screen

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Phone, Email and Data All in One
The BlackBerry 7100t provides the best combined wireless phone, email and data experience for enterprise users who prefer a smaller handset design. It puts top-of-theline features, such as speakerphone, Bluetooth, polyphonic ringtones and an advanced call log, in a sleek and stylish handset. The BlackBerry 7100t offers complete BlackBerry functionality including phone, email, Internet, intranet access, SMS, instant messaging and organizer applications.*

Enterprise Friendly

For larger corporate and government organizations, the BlackBerry 7100t works with BlackBerry Enterprise Server to provide users and IT managers with: Advanced security features Wireless push delivery of email and data Secure access to Internet and intranet based applications Single mailbox integration Attachment viewing Unlike traditional mobile phones, the BlackBerry 7100t can be centrally managed and supported by IT departments using BlackBerry Enterprise Server. Also, the BlackBerry 7100t incorporates advanced security features to satisfy strict IT requirements. Wireless email reconciliation Wireless calendar synchronization Remote address book look-up Centralized management and support And more Imagine the Freedom
Make calls in your car using convenient Bluetooth hands-free technology Access corporate intranet information while in a client meeting Receive proactive wireless notifications and alerts from executive reporting systems Wirelessly access service histories and product bulletins Send and receive messages while waiting in an airport Initiate a spontaneous conference call using the built-in speakerphone Set up a meeting from the middle of a tradeshow

Easy-To-Use

The BlackBerry 7100t features BlackBerry push technology that enables email and information to be delivered automatically and effortlessly. Messages can be quickly composed on the BlackBerry 7100t thanks to the integrated SureType keyboard technology. SureType allows users to quickly and accurately dial or type using either single-handed operation or two-handed thumb-typing without the limitations of traditional phone keypads. The BlackBerry 7100t also incorporates a large, vibrant, highresolution color LCD display, easy-to-use navigation trackwheel and intuitive menu interface to optimize the mobile experience.
More Powerful Than Traditional Mobile Phones
The BlackBerry 7100t stands apart from traditional mobile phones by providing superior features, such as enhanced messaging and data capabilities, ample memory, quad-band network support, Bluetooth technology, speakerphone, an internal high-performance antenna and embedded wireless modem.
BlackBerry 7100t Highlights
Complete functionality including: - Phone - Email - Enterprise data - Internet browser - Instant messaging Bluetooth support Speakerphone Large, vibrant, high resolution color LCD display Ample memory Quad-band network support Polyphonic ringtones
Easy access to phone, email, instant messaging, organizer and web Power button Integrated speaker Internal high-performance antenna USB port enables data synchronization and battery charging Thumb-operated trackwheel allows for quick navigation Large, vibrant, easy-to-read color LCD Internet convenience key LED indicator notifies users when new information has arrived Built-in speakerphone and Bluetooth support for hands-free operation
- SMS - Calendar - Address book - Tasks - Memo pad
SureType Keyboard Technology
SureType is an innovative keyboard technology that supports the advanced messaging features that serious users require. Through an integrated keyboard and software system, SureType effectively combines a traditional phone keypad and a familiar QWERTY keyboard to create an efficient and familiar dialing and typing experience. With SureType, there are no dual keypads, peripherals or hardware transformations required, and there is no need to learn a new way to type.

SureType technology combines phone and QWERTY keyboard layouts for quick and accurate dialing and typing Integrated microphone
Dedicated Send and End keys for immediate call management Backlit keyboard and screen
BlackBerry 7100t Shown Actual Size
BlackBerry 7100t Specifications
Size Weight Keyboard Navigation Voice Input/Output 4.7 x 2.3 x 0.8 inches/11.7cm x 5.9cm x 2.1cm (LxWxD) 4.2 oz/120g SureType technology combines phone and QWERTY keyboard layouts for quick and accurate dialing and typing; backlit Thumb-operated trackwheel Integrated speaker and microphone Hands-free speakerphone Hands-free headset capable Bluetooth hands-free headset and car kit support Notification Polyphonic ringtones, vibrate mode, LED indicator Supported Networks User Interface Display Battery Battery Life Memory Security Intuitive icons and menus High resolution, backlit LCD display supporting over 65,000 colors 1000 mAhr Removable/rechargeable Lithium cell Up to 8 days (192 hrs) standby and 4 hrs talk time 32 MB flash memory, 4 MB SRAM Handset: Password protection and keyboard lock Server: Works with BlackBerry Enterprise Server for advanced encryption of email and data Quad-band network support: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS networks
*Check with service provider for availability, roaming arrangements and service plans. Certain features outlined in this document require a minimum version of BlackBerry Enterprise Server software, BlackBerry Desktop Software, and/or BlackBerry handheld software and may require additional development for access to corporate applications. Prior to subscribing to or implementing any third party products or services, it is your responsibility to ensure that the airtime service provider you are working with has agreed to support all of the features of the third party products and services. Installation and use of third party products and services with RIMs products and services may require one or more patent, trademark or copyright licenses in order to avoid infringement of the intellectual property rights of others. You are solely responsible for determining whether such third party licenses are required and are responsible for acquiring any such licenses. To the extent that such intellectual property licenses may be required, RIM expressly recommends that you do not install or use these products and services until all such applicable licenses have been acquired by you or on your behalf. Your use of third party software shall be governed by and subject to you agreeing to the terms of separate software licenses, if any, for those products or services. Any third party products or services that are provided with RIMs products and services are provided as is. RIM makes no representation, warranty or guarantee whatsoever in relation to the third party products and services and RIM assumes no liability whatsoever in relation to the third party products and services even if RIM has been advised of the possibility of such damages or can anticipate such damages. 2004 T-Mobile, Inc. All rights reserved. T-Mobile is a registered trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG. 2004 Research In Motion Limited. All rights reserved. The BlackBerry RIM and SureType families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, Research In Motion, Always On, Always Connected and BlackBerry are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by RIM is under license. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. Screen image is simulated. Printed in Canada. MAT-08300-001.