BlackBerry Curve 8900 Smartphone

Version: 4.6.1

User Guide
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Contents

Shortcuts........ BlackBerry basics shortcuts....... Phone shortcuts....... Message shortcuts....... Attachment shortcuts....... Camera and video camera shortcuts...... Media shortcuts....... Browser shortcuts........ Calendar shortcuts....... Typing shortcuts........ Search shortcuts........ Map shortcuts....... Phone........ Phone basics........ Emergency calls....... Volume........ Voice mail........ Speed dial........ Voice dialing........ Conference calls........ Call logs....... Call waiting........ Call forwarding....... Call blocking........ Fixed dialing....... Smart dialing........ TTY support........ Multiple phone numbers....... Phone options....... Phone shortcuts....... Phone troubleshooting....... Messages........ Message basics....... Email messages....... PIN messages....... SMS text messages....... MMS messages....... Message list options........ 53 56
Message shortcuts....... S/MIME-protected messages...... PGP protected messages....... Message troubleshooting....... Attachments........ Attachment basics....... Documents....... Spreadsheets........ Media files........ Presentations........ vCard contact attachments....... Attachment shortcuts....... Attachment troubleshooting....... Camera and video camera...... Take a picture....... Pan a picture........ Zoom in to or out from a picture...... Record a video........ Camera and video camera options....... Camera and video camera shortcuts...... Camera and video camera troubleshooting...... Media........ Transferring and downloading media files...... Playing media files and recording voice notes...... Managing media files....... Viewing pictures........ Managing pictures....... Media card and mass storage mode options...... Media shortcuts....... Media troubleshooting....... Browser........ Browser basics........ Browser bookmarks....... Web feeds........ Browser options....... Browser security........ Browser push........ Browser shortcuts........

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Browser troubleshooting....... Date, time, and alarm....... Set the date and time....... Get the date and time from the wireless network automatically..... Change what appears on the display when your device is charging..... Change the clock face....... Display a second time zone....... Turn on bedside clock mode....... Set options for bedside clock mode...... Turn on the alarm........ Silence the alarm........ Change alarm notification options....... Use the stopwatch....... Set the timer........ Change timer notification options....... Date, time, and alarm troubleshooting...... Personal organizer....... Contacts........ Calendar........ Tasks....... Memos........ Categories........ Calculator........ Notification profiles....... Notification basics....... LED notification....... Custom notification....... Notification profile troubleshooting....... Typing........ Typing basics........ Typing input methods....... Spelling checker........ Custom dictionary....... AutoText........ Typing shortcuts........ Typing troubleshooting........ Language........
Change the display language...... Add a display language........ Delete a display language....... About typing input languages....... Change the typing input language....... Switch typing input methods....... Change the input options for SureType technology...... Change the voice dialing language...... Use a shortcut to switch typing input languages while you type..... Change the shortcut for switching typing input languages...... Turn off the shortcut for switching typing input languages...... Change the display options for contacts...... Language troubleshooting...... Display and keyboard....... Backlighting....... Display options....... Keyboard options........ Themes........ Accessibility options........ Display troubleshooting....... Search........ Messages, attachments, and web pages...... Organizer data....... Search shortcuts........ Synchronization....... About synchronization....... Reconcile email messages over the wireless network...... Delete email messages over the wireless network...... Prerequisites: Synchronizing organizer data over the wireless network..... Synchronize organizer data over the wireless network...... About synchronization conflicts....... Manage email reconciliation conflicts....... Manage data synchronization conflicts....... About backing up and restoring device data...... Prerequisites: Restoring data over the wireless network...... Delete all device data....... Empty the deleted items folder on your computer from your device..... Synchronization troubleshooting.......

Delete the disclaimer from an email message
If your BlackBerry device is associated with an email account that uses a BlackBerry Enterprise Server that supports this feature, the BlackBerry Enterprise Server might add a disclaimer to email messages after you send them. 1. When composing an email message, press the Menu key. 2. Click Remove Disclaimer. To add the disclaimer again, press the Menu key. Click Add Disclaimer.

Create a link for a PIN

You can create a link for a PIN in messages, calendar entries, tasks, or memos. If you click the link, you can send a PIN message. When typing text, type pin: and the PIN.

Sending messages

Send an email message
1. 2. 3. 4. On the Home screen, click the Messages icon. Press the key. Click Compose Email. 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. 5. Type a message. 6. Press the key. 7. Click Send. Related topics Search for contacts in your organization's address book, 126 Mailing lists, 128

Send a PIN message

1. 2. 3. 4. On the Home screen, click the Messages icon. Press the Menu key. Click Compose PIN. In the To field, perform one of the following actions: Type a PIN. Press the Enter key. Type a contact name. Press the Enter key. Type part of a contact name. Click a contact. 5. Type a message. 6. Press the Menu key. 7. Click Send.
Related topics Mailing lists, 128

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. 4. In the To field, perform one of the following actions: Type an SMS phone number (include the country code and area code). Type a contact name. Type part of a contact name. Click a contact. If your device is connected to a CDMA network, you can type an email address. 5. Type a message. key. 6. Press the 7. Click Send. Related topics Mailing lists, 128

MMS message attachments

Attach a media file to an MMS message
1. When composing an MMS message, press the Menu key. 2. Click one of the following menu items: Attach Picture Attach Audio Attach Video Attach Voice Note 3. Click a media file.
Attach a contact or appointment to an MMS message
1. When composing an MMS message, press the Menu key. 2. Perform one of the following actions: To attach a contact, click Attach Contact. Highlight a contact. To attach an appointment, click Attach Appointment. Highlight an appointment. 3. Press the Menu key. 4. Click Continue.
Add an appointment to your calendar from an MMS message
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. In an MMS message, highlight an iCalendar attachment. Press the Menu key. Click View Appointment. Press the Menu key. Click Add To Calendar.
Add a contact to your contact list from an MMS message
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. In an MMS message, highlight a vCard attachment. Press the Menu key. Click View Attachment. Press the Menu key. Click Add to Contacts.
Save a media file from an MMS message
1. In an MMS message, press the Menu key. 2. Click one of the following menu items: Save Image Save Audio Save Ringtone Save Video Save Voice Note

MMS message options

Request delivery or read notification for an MMS message
1. When composing an MMS message, press the Menu key. 2. Click Options. 3. Perform any of the following actions: To receive notification when the message is delivered to the recipient, set the Confirm Delivery field to Yes. To receive notification when the recipient opens the message, set the Confirm Read field to Yes. 4. Press the Menu key. 5. Click Save.
Request delivery notification or read notification for all MMS messages
1. On the Home screen, click the Options icon. 2. Click MMS. 3. In the Notifications section, perform any of the following actions: To receive notification when MMS messages are delivered to recipients, select the Confirm Delivery check box. To receive notification when recipients open MMS messages, select the Confirm Read check box. 4. Press the Menu key. 5. Click Save.
View the size of an MMS message before sending it
1. In an MMS message, press the Menu key.

Change the video size and format
The larger the video, the more memory the video requires. 1. In the video camera, press the Menu key. 2. Click Options. 3. Change the Video Format field. 4. Press the Menu key.
Change the location for storing pictures or videos
1. 2. 3. 4. On the Home screen, click the Camera icon. Press the Menu key. Click Options. Perform any of the following actions: In the camera, change the Store Pictures and Folder fields. In the video camera, change the Folder field. 5. Press the Menu key. 6. Click Save.
Change options to compensate for different lighting conditions in pictures or videos
On the Home screen, click the Camera icon. Press the Menu key. Click Options. Perform any of the following actions: To change the default flash mode for pictures, change the Default Flash Setting field. To improve the colors in pictures, in the White Balance field, click the current lighting condition. To turn on low-light mode for videos, change the Video Light field. 5. Press the Menu key. 6. Click Save. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Apply a color effect to pictures or videos
You can apply a sepia or black-and-white color effect to pictures that you take or videos that you record. 1. On the Home screen, click the Camera icon. 2. Press the Menu key. 3. Click Options. 4. Change the Color Effect field. 5. Press the Menu key. 6. Click Save.
Depending on your BlackBerry device, the camera or video camera feature might not be supported. To zoom in to a subject before taking a picture, press the Volume Up key. To zoom out from a subject before taking a picture, press the Volume Down key. To take a picture, press the Right Convenience key.
To change the flash mode for a picture or to turn on low-light mode for a video, press the Space key.
Camera and video camera troubleshooting
I cannot save pictures or videos
Your BlackBerry device memory or media card might not have enough available memory to store pictures or videos. Try performing the following actions: If you are trying to save a picture or video to your device memory, delete old data or messages from your device. If you are trying to save a picture or video on your media card, delete old media files. In the camera options, verify that the Picture Quality field is not set to Superfine. Superfine pictures use more memory than fine or normal pictures. Related topics Delete a message, 40 Delete a picture or picture folder, 100 Delete a media file, 97

Navigate a web page To move up a screen, press the Shift key and the Space key. To move down a screen, press the Space key. To move to the top of a web page, press T. To move to the bottom of a web page, press B.

Browser troubleshooting

No browser is available on my device
Depending on your wireless service plan, this feature might not be supported. Verify that your BlackBerry device is connected to the wireless network.
I cannot set up automatic synchronization for bookmarks
When you add a bookmark, you can only set the Auto Synchronize and Start Time fields if content protection is turned off. Related topics Protect your device data, 237
I receive a prompt to switch browsers when streaming a song or video
If you receive a prompt to switch browsers, you cannot stream songs or videos with the browser configuration that you are using. If you switch to the WAP Browser, extra fees might apply. For more information, contact your wireless service provider or administrator. To stop receiving this prompt, in the browser options, click General Properties. Clear the Prompt Before Switching to WAP for streaming media check box.

Date, time, and alarm

Set the date and time
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. In the clock, press the Menu key. Click Options. Click Set Time. Click the Time field. Roll the trackball to select a time. Click the Time field. Press the Menu key. Click Save.
Get the date and time from the wireless network automatically
To perform this task, your BlackBerry device must be connected to the wireless network. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. In the clock, press the Menu key. Click Options. Click Set Time. Change the Time Zone field. Perform one of the following actions: To get the date and time from the wireless network that your device is connected to, change the Date/Time Source field to Network. To get the date and time from the BlackBerry network, change the Date/Time Source field to BlackBerry. 6. Press the Menu key. 7. Click Update Time. 8. Press the Menu key. 9. Click Save. To set the time yourself, change the Date/Time Source field to Off.

Change what appears on the display when your device is charging
1. 2. 3. 4. In the clock, press the Menu key. Click Options. Change the When Charging field. Press the Menu key.

Change the clock face

You can set a different clock face for the clock, stopwatch and timer. 1. In the clock, press the Menu key. 2. Click Options. 3. Set the Clock Face, Stopwatch Face or Timer Face fields. 4. Press the Menu key. 5. Click Save.
Display a second time zone
You can display a second clock to show another time zone. For example, you can see the local time and your home time while you are traveling. 1. In the clock, press the Menu key. 2. Click Options. 3. Set the Home Time Zone field. 4. Press the Menu key. 5. Click Save.
Turn on bedside clock mode
You can set options for bedside clock mode so that you can view the clock without being interrupted by incoming calls or messages. 1. In the clock, press the Menu key. 2. Click Enter Bedside Mode. To turn off bedside clock mode, press the Escape key. Related topics Set options for bedside clock mode, 122
Set options for bedside clock mode
1. In the clock, press the Menu key. 2. Click Options. 3. In the Bedside Mode section, perform any of the following actions: To receive LED notification when bedside clock mode is turned on, change the Disable LED field to No. To turn off the connection to the wireless network, so that your device does not receive phone calls or messages when bedside clock mode is turned on, change the Disable Radio field to Yes.
To turn off screen dimming when bedside clock mode is turned on, change the Dim Screen field to No. 4. Press the Menu key. 5. Click Save.

Turn on the alarm

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. In the clock, press the Menu key. Click Set Alarm. Roll the trackball over the text beside the alarm time to highlight On or Weekdays. Press the Escape key. Click Save.
In the device status section of the Home screen, a clock indicator appears. Related topics Turn off your device, 226

Silence the alarm

If snooze is not turned on, press any key. If snooze is turned on, click Snooze.
Change alarm notification options
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. In the clock, press the Menu key. Click Options. In the Alarm section, change the Alert Type, Alarm Tune, Volume, Snooze Time, and Number of Vibrations fields. Press the Menu key. Click Save.

Use the stopwatch

1. 2. 3. 4. In the clock, press the Menu key. Click Stopwatch. Click the start/stop icon. Perform any of the following actions: To record lap times, click the lap icon. To stop timing, click the start/stop icon again.
To send the results, press the Menu key. Click Send Results. Click a message type.

Set the timer

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. In the clock, press the Menu key. Click Timer. Press the Menu key. Click Set Timer. Type the length of time to count down. Click Start.

Change the default reminder time for calendar entries
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. On the Home screen, click the Calendar icon. Press the Menu key. Click Options. Click General Options. Change the Default Reminder field. Press the Menu key. Click Save.
Related topics Turn off your device, 226 Change the snooze time for reminders, 138
Change the start and end time for days
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. On the Home screen, click the Calendar icon. Press the Menu key. Click Options. Click General Options. Change the Start of Day and End of Day fields. Press the Menu key. Click Save.
Change the snooze time for reminders
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. On the Home screen, click the Calendar or Tasks icon. Press the Menu key. Click Options. If necessary, click General Options. Change the Snooze field. Press the Menu key. Click Save.

View tasks in a calendar

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. On the Home screen, click the Calendar icon. Press the Menu key. Click Options. Click General Options. Change the Show Tasks field to Yes. Press the Menu key. Click Save.
Change the first day of the week
1. On the Home screen, click the Calendar icon. 2. Press the Menu key. 3. Click Options.
Click General Options. Change the First Day of Week field. Press the Menu key. Click Save.
Hide free time in Agenda view
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. On the Home screen, click the Calendar icon. Press the Menu key. Click Options. Click General Options. Change the Show Free Time in Agenda View field to No. Press the Menu key. Click Save.
View more of the subject line for appointments in Agenda view
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. On the Home screen, click the Calendar icon. Press the Menu key. Click Options. Click General Options. Change the Show End Time in Agenda View field to No. Press the Menu key. Click Save.
Change how long your device stores calendar entries
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. On the Home screen, click the Calendar icon. Press the Menu key. Click Options. Click General Options. Change the Keep Appointments field. Press the Menu key. Click Save.
Your BlackBerry device deletes calendar entries that are older than the number of days that you set. To restore calendar entries, change the Keep Appointments field to a longer period of time. Calendar entries that you received on your device within the set period of time appear in a calendar.

Language troubleshooting

Some characters do not appear correctly on my device
The BlackBerry Enterprise Server or BlackBerry Internet Service that is associated with your BlackBerry device might not support the characters. For more information, contact your wireless service provider or administrator.

Display and keyboard

Backlighting

About backlighting

The backlighting for the screen and keyboard is designed to adjust automatically so that you can use your device in various lighting conditions.
Set the brightness of the backlighting
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. On the Home screen, click the Options icon. Click Screen/Keyboard. Set the Backlight Brightness field. Press the Menu key. Click Save.
Set how long backlighting remains on
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. On the Home screen, click the Options icon. Click Screen/Keyboard. Set the Backlight Timeout field. Press the Menu key. Click Save.
Stop backlighting from dimming automatically
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. On the Home screen or in the Settings folder, click the Options icon. Click Screen/Keyboard. Change the Automatically Dim Backlight field to Off. Press the Menu key. Click Save.

Display options

1. On the Home screen, click the Media icon.

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Click Pictures. Click a category. Highlight a picture. Press the key. Click Set As Home Screen Image. key. Click Reset Home Screen Image.

Set owner information

Owner information appears on your BlackBerry device screen when the device is locked. 1. On the Home screen, click the Options icon. 2. Click Owner. 3. Type your contact information. 4. Press the Menu key. 5. Click Save.

Change the display font

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. On the Home screen, click the Options icon. Click Screen/Keyboard. Change the font fields. Press the Menu key. Click Save.
About organizing applications
Depending on your theme, application icons can appear on the Home screen or in an application list. If your theme uses an application list, the first few applications in the application list might also appear on the Home screen.
Add an application folder
1. On the Home screen, press the Menu key. 2. Click Add Folder.
3. Type a name for the folder. 4. To change the folder icon, in the Icon field, click the trackball. Roll the trackball to highlight a folder icon. Click a folder icon. 5. Click Add.
Change an application folder
You can only rename application folders that you create. 1. On the Home screen, highlight an application folder. 2. Press the Menu key. 3. Click Edit Folder. 4. Change the folder information. 5. Click Save.

Move an application icon

1. In the Home screen or in an application folder, highlight an application icon. 2. Press the Menu key. 3. Perform one of the following actions: To move the application icon to a different location on the Home screen, click Move. Roll the trackball to the new location. Click the trackball. To move the application icon into an application folder, click Move to folder. Click an application folder. To move the application icon out of an application folder, click Move to folder. Click Home or an application folder.

Related topics Legal notice, 278
View properties for an application
1. 2. 3. 4. On the Home screen, click the Options icon. Click Advanced Options. Click Applications. Click an application.
Delete a third-party application
If your device is associated with an email account that uses a BlackBerry Enterprise Server, you might not be able to delete some third-party applications. For more information, contact your administrator. 1. On the Home screen or in a folder, highlight a third-party application. 2. Press the Menu key. 3. Click Delete.
Receive a device password prompt before you add an application
To perform this task, you must have set a BlackBerry device password. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. On the Home screen, click the Options icon. Click Password. Change the Prompt on application install field to Yes. Press the Menu key. Click Save.
View the size of an application database
1. 2. 3. 4. On the Home screen, click the Options icon. Click Status. Press the Menu key. Click Database Sizes.
About updating the BlackBerry Device Software
You can update the BlackBerry Device Software over the wireless network, or if you have installed the BlackBerry Desktop Software on your computer, you can update the BlackBerry Device Software using the application loader tool of the BlackBerry Desktop Manager. For more information about updating software using the BlackBerry Desktop Manager, see the BlackBerry Desktop Software Online Help. When a BlackBerry Device Software update is available for you to download over the wireless network, a Wireless Upgrade icon appears on the Home screen of your BlackBerry device. The available update might be a complete software update or a partial software update only. If the available update is a complete software update, your BlackBerry device data is backed up on your device and restored during the installation process. The duration of the update process can range from 15 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the type of update, the amount of device data, and the number of applications on your device. You can use your device when you download the software, but you cannot use your device or make emergency calls when you install the software. For more information, contact your wireless service provider or administrator.

Protect your device data

To perform this task, you must have set a BlackBerry device password. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. On the Home screen, click the Options icon. Click Security Options. Click General Settings. Change the Content Protection field to Enabled. Press the Menu key. Click Save.
Set content protection strength
You can set the strength of the encryption that your BlackBerry device uses to protect data that you receive when your device is locked. 1. On the Home screen, click the Options icon. 2. Click Security Options. 3. Click General Settings. 4. Set the Strength field. 5. Press the Menu key. 6. Click Save.

About encryption keys

If your BlackBerry device is associated with an email account that uses a BlackBerry Enterprise Server or BlackBerry Desktop Redirector, your device is designed to use an encryption key to protect data as it travels between the BlackBerry Enterprise Server or BlackBerry Desktop Redirector and your device. You should generate a new encryption key every 2 weeks.
Generate an encryption key
You can perform this task if your BlackBerry device is associated with an email account that uses a BlackBerry Enterprise Server that supports this feature. For more information, contact your administrator. If your device is associated with an email account that uses a BlackBerry Enterprise Server that does not support this feature, you can generate an encryption key using the email settings tool of the BlackBerry Desktop Manager. For more information, see the BlackBerry Desktop Software Online Help. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. On the Home screen, click the Options icon. Click Security Options. Click General Settings. Click a service. Click Regenerate Encryption Key.
About content compression
Content compression is designed to reduce the size of your BlackBerry device data while maintaining the integrity of that data. When content compression is turned on, your device compresses all device data, including messages, contacts, calendar entries, tasks, and memos. You should keep content compression turned on. If content compression and content protection are turned on, your device compresses device data before encrypting it.

Memory cleaning

About memory cleaning
Memory cleaning is designed to delete sensitive data from the temporary memory on your BlackBerry device. Examples of sensitive data include sensitive data in the cache for the key store browser, unencrypted data from email messages, LDAP authentication passwords, and data from certificate and key searches. When memory cleaning is turned on, the memory cleaning application is designed to delete sensitive data automatically in the following situations: when you insert your device in a holster when you do not use your device for a specified period of time when you synchronize with your computer when you change the time or the time zone for your device when you lock your device

Turn on memory cleaning

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. On the Home screen, click the Options icon. Click Security Options. Click Memory Cleaning. Change the Status field to Enabled. Press the Menu key. Click Save.
Change when your device deletes sensitive data from the temporary device memory
1. 2. 3. 4. On the Home screen, click the Options icon. Click Security Options. Click Memory Cleaning. Perform any of the following actions:
To prevent your BlackBerry device from deleting sensitive data when you insert your device in a holster, change the Clean When Holstered field to No. To prevent your device from deleting sensitive data when your device remains idle for a specified period of time, change the Clean When Idle field to No. To change how long your device waits after you stop using it before it deletes sensitive data, change the Idle Timeout field. 5. Press the Menu key. 6. Click Save.
Delete sensitive application data from the temporary device memory
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. On the Home screen, click the Options icon. Click Security Options. Click Memory Cleaning. In the Registered Cleaners section, click an application. Perform one of the following actions: To delete sensitive data for the highlighted application, click Clean <Application>. Click OK. To delete sensitive data for all applications, click Clean Now.
View the icon for the memory cleaning application on the Home screen
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. On the Home screen, click the Options icon. Click Security Options. Click Memory Cleaning. Change the Show Icon on Home Screen field to Yes. Press the Menu key. Click Save.

Certificates

Certificate basics
Download a certificate from an LDAP certificate server
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. On the Home screen, click the Options icon. Click Security Options. Click Certificates. Press the Menu key. Click Fetch Certificates. Specify the search criteria. Press the Menu key.
8. Click Search. 9. Click a certificate. 10. Click Add Certificate to Key Store.
View properties for a certificate
1. 2. 3. 4. On the Home screen, click the Options icon. Click Security Options. Click Certificates. Click a certificate.

Certificate properties

Revocation Status: This field displays the revocation status of the certificate at a specified date and time. Trust Status: This field displays the trust status of the certificate chain. A certificate can be explicitly trusted (the certificate itself is trusted), implicitly trusted (the root certificate in the certificate chain is trusted on your BlackBerry device), or not trusted (the certificate is not explicitly trusted and the root certificate in the certificate chain is not trusted or does not exist on your device). Expiration Date: This field displays the date that the certificate issuer specified as the expiration date of the certificate. Certificate Type: This field displays the certificate format. Your device supports X.509 and WTLS certificate formats. Public Key Type: This field displays the standard to which the public key complies. Your device supports RSA, DSA, Diffie-Hellman, and ECC keys. Subject: This field displays information about the certificate subject. Issuer: This field displays information about the certificate issuer. Serial Number: This field displays the certificate serial number in hexadecimal format. Key Usage: This field displays approved uses of the public key. Subject Alt Name: This field displays an alternate email address for the certificate subject, if an alternate email address is available. SHA1 Thumbprint:

PGP keys

PGP key basics Download a PGP key from an LDAP certificate server
If you use the PGP Universal Server, you might not be able to download PGP keys from an LDAP certificate server. 1. On the Home screen, click the Options icon. 2. Click Security Options. 3. Click PGP keys. 4. Press the Menu key. 5. Click Fetch PGP Keys. 6. Specify the search criteria. 7. Press the Menu key. 8. Click Search. 9. Click a PGP key. 10. Click Add PGP Key to Key Store.
Download a personal PGP key from the PGP Universal Server
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. On the Home screen, click the Options icon. Click Security Options. Click PGP. Press the Menu key. Click Download Keys.
Download an updated PGP key from an LDAP certificate server
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. On the Home screen, click the Options icon. Click Security Options. Click PGP keys. Highlight a PGP key. Press the Menu key. Click Fetch Updated PGP Key.
View properties for a PGP key
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. On the Home screen, click the Options icon. Click Security Options. Click PGP keys. Click a PGP key. Click View Subkey.

PGP key properties

Revocation Status: This field displays the revocation status of the PGP key at a specified date and time. Trust Status: This field displays the trust status of the PGP key. A PGP key can be explicitly trusted (the PGP key itself is trusted), implicitly trusted (the PGP key is associated with a private key on your BlackBerry device), or not trusted (the PGP key is not explicitly trusted and is not associated with a trusted PGP key on your device, and a chain of digital signatures to a trusted key does not exist). Creation Date: This field displays the date that the PGP Universal Server generated the PGP key. Expiration Date: This field displays the date that the PGP Universal Server specified as the expiration date of the PGP key. Email Address: This field displays the email address that is associated with the PGP key. Multiple Email Address fields might appear.
Public Key Type: This field displays the standard to which the public key complies. Your device supports RSA, DSA, and Diffie-Hellman keys. Key Usage: This field displays approved uses of the PGP key. Fingerprint: This field displays the PGP key fingerprint in hexadecimal format.

Send a PGP key

When you send a PGP key, your BlackBerry device sends the public key, but does not send the corresponding private key. 1. On the Home screen, click the Options icon. 2. Click Security Options. 3. Click PGP Keys. 4. Highlight a PGP key. 5. Press the Menu key. 6. Click Send via Email or Send via PIN.

Delete a PGP key

Interaction permissions for third-party applications
Cross Application Communication: Specify whether third-party applications can communicate and share data with other applications on your BlackBerry device. Device Settings:
Specify whether third-party applications can turn on or turn off your device or change device options, such as display options. Media: Specify whether third-party applications can access media files on your device. Application Management: Specify whether third-party applications can add or delete application modules or access module information such as an application name or version. Themes: Specify whether your device can use third-party applications as a source for customized themes. Input Simulation: Specify whether third-party applications can simulate actions, such as pressing a key on your device. Browser Filtering: Specify whether third-party applications can register browser filters with the browser on your device to add, change, or delete web site content before it appears in your browser. Screen Capturing: Specify whether third-party applications can take screen shots of the device screen. Security Timer Reset: Specify whether third-party applications can reset the duration that your device remains unlocked after you stop using it.
Data permissions for third-party applications
Email: Set whether third-party applications can access email messages, SMS text messages, MMS messages, or PIN messages on your BlackBerry device. Organizer Data: Set whether third-party applications can access organizer data such as contacts, calendar entries, tasks, or memos. Files: Set whether third-party applications can access files that you store on your device. For example, you can set whether third-party applications can access files that you transfer to your device using the media manager tool of the BlackBerry Desktop Manager or Bluetooth technology. Security Data: Set whether third-party applications can access certificates or keys in the key store on your device.

Security troubleshooting

I cannot download a certificate
If you changed the connection type that your BlackBerry device uses to connect to the LDAP certificate server, try switching to the default connection type.
I cannot unlock my device using my smart card
Try performing the following actions: Verify that the correct smart card is inserted in the smart card reader. Verify that the smart card is inserted in the smart card reader correctly. Verify that you typed the smart card password correctly. You should have received this password when you received your smart card. If you use a certificate to authenticate your smart card, verify that the certificate is not revoked or expired.
I cannot connect to a Wi-Fi network or log in to a VPN using a software token
Depending on your BlackBerry device model, this feature might not be supported. Verify that the time on your BlackBerry device is synchronized with the network time. Related topics Get the date and time from the wireless network automatically, 121

Getting Started Guide

BlackBerry Curve 8900 Smartphone
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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 list status indicators.....19 Phone status indicators....19 Calendar status indicators.....20 Camera status indicators.....20 Wireless coverage indicators....20 Start using your device....23 Make a call.....23 Send an email message.....23
Send an SMS text message....24 Add a contact.....24 Take a picture......25 Record a video......25 Visit a web page.....26 Schedule an appointment....26 Pair with a Bluetooth enabled device....27 About connecting to a Wi-Fi network....27 About using your device with a computer.... 28 About switching devices.....31 Transfer a file between your device and your computer using the Roxio Media Manager.32 Synchronize data between your device and your computer...32 Insert a media card.....33 Find more information.....34 Carry your device....35 Troubleshooting.....37 I cannot connect to a wireless network....37 I cannot associate my device with an email address...38 I cannot send or receive messages....38 I cannot make or receive calls....40 Legal notice.....41

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 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 you learn the basics quickly.

Set up your device

Insert 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. Depending on your wireless service provider, you might need a PIN code for your SIM card. For more information, contact your wireless service provider. Hold up the release button for the battery cover and lift off the battery cover. If the SIM card is already inserted, proceed to step 8. If the battery is inserted, remove the battery. Remove the SIM card from any packaging. Hold the SIM card so that the metal contacts on the SIM card face down and the cutoff corner points toward the top-left corner of the device. 6. Slide the SIM card into the holder so that it lies flat below the plastic guide. 7. Insert the battery so that the metal contacts on the battery align with the metal contacts on your device. 8. Slide the metal notches at the top of the battery cover into the slots at the top of the device. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
9. Push down the battery cover 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
Figure 3. Insert the battery
Figure 4. Replace the battery cover

Charge the battery

1. Connect the small end of the travel charger cable to the micro-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 on the power adapter. 3. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet. 4. Charge the battery to full power.
Figure 5. Connect the travel charger cable to your device
Figure 6. Insert the plug blade attachment or fold down the plug blades (if necessary)
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 charging
Complete the setup wizard
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. 2. 3. 4. On the Welcome screen, read the setup wizard introduction. Roll the trackball to highlight Continue. Click (press) the trackball. Complete the instructions on the screen.
Note: If the Welcome screen does not appear automatically, on the Home screen, press the key. In the Setup folder, click Setup Wizard.

Figure 7. Setup wizard screen
About email setup options
If you have not already set up an email address, you can use one of following options to set up email. Depending on your wireless service provider, the available options 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 selecting the I want to create or add an email address option in the setup wizard on your device. BlackBerry Enterprise Server option: Use this email setup option to associate your device with a Microsoft Outlook work email account, IBM Lotus Notes work email account, or Novell GroupWise work email account and to take advantage of advanced capabilities for wireless data synchronization. If your administrator has provided you with an activation password, you can set up email
using this option by selecting the I want to use a work email account with a BlackBerry Enterprise Server option in the setup wizard on your device. If you do not have an activation password, contact your administrator. BlackBerry Desktop Redirector option: Use this email setup option to associate your device with a Microsoft Outlook (Workgroup Installation) email account. You can set up email using this option by installing the BlackBerry Desktop Software and selecting the BlackBerry Desktop Redirector option. If you use this email setup option, you must keep your computer turned on to receive email messages.
Add or create an email address using the setup wizard
1. In the setup wizard, on the email 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 name and password of your choice. Click Next. Record your user name and password in a safe place. 7. Complete the instructions on the screen.

Learn the basics

Move around the screen
To open the application list from the Home screen, press the key. 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. To move back a screen, press the key. key.
Figure 9. Application list
To return to the Home screen, press the

Figure 8. Home screen

Figure 10. Move around the screen

Open a menu

To open a menu in any application to access options and available actions, 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 available actions for the highlighted key or click Full Menu. item, press the To close a menu, press the key.

Figure 11. Full menu

Figure 12. 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.
To type the alternate character on a key, press the For example, to type a question mark (?), press the To type a symbol, press the
key and the character key. key and.
key. Type the letter that appears below the symbol.
To type an accented or special character, hold the letter key and roll the trackball to the left or right. Release the letter key when the accented or special character and roll the trackball to the left until appears. For example, to type , hold appears. To turn on NUM lock, press the NUM lock, press the key. key and the Left Shift key. To turn off

Applications

Take some time to explore the applications that are available on your BlackBerry device. Here are a few applications to get you started. Click Setup Wizard in the Setup folder to 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. Click Email Settings in the Setup folder to set up one or more email addresses or change BlackBerry Internet Service email options.
Click Browser to visit web pages or view the browser bookmark list. Click Camera to take a picture. Click Video Camera in the Applications folder to record a video. Click Media to view saved songs, ring tones, videos, or pictures. Click Messages to view a list of your messages. Click Options to view the main list of device options. You can also access additional options from the menu in each application. Click Contacts to view your contact list or add a new contact. Click Set Up Wi-Fi in the Setup folder to set up a connection to a Wi-Fi network. Click Help to view the user guide for your device.
Home screen status indicators
alarm set unopened message count missed call count sending data
missed calendar reminder voice mail message Bluetooth technology is turned on
receiving data roaming paired with Bluetooth enabled device
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
Calendar status indicators
reminder set recurring appointment or meeting calendar entry with notes meeting exception to recurring appointment or meeting

Camera status indicators

flash 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, SMS text messages, and MMS messages, and use the browser with a high-speed data connection.
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.
You can only make emergency calls. Your connection to the wireless network is turned off. You are not in a wireless coverage area. + 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 WiFi coverage area.

Start using your device

Make a call
1. On the Home screen or in the phone application, perform one of the following actions: Type a phone number. Type part of a contact name. Highlight a contact or phone number. 2. Press the To end the call, press the key. 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.
5. Press the 6. Click Send.

Send an SMS text message

You can send an SMS text message to up to ten recipients. 1. In a message list, press the key. 2. Click Compose SMS. 3. In the To field, perform one of the following actions: Type an SMS phone number (include the country code and area code). Type a contact name. Type part of a contact name. Click a contact. 4. Type a message. 5. Press the key. 6. Click Send.

Add a contact

1. In the contact list, click Add Contact. 2. Type the contact information. 3. Press the key.

4. Click Save.

Take a picture
1. In the camera, if necessary, perform the following actions: To zoom in to or out from a subject, roll the trackball up or down. To lock the focus on a subject, press the Right Convenience key halfway. 2. To take a picture, click the trackball. Note: The approximate number of pictures that you can save to the device memory or the media card appears in the lower-left corner of the screen. If you save pictures to the device memory, you can insert a media card into your BlackBerry device to save more pictures.

Record a video

1. In the video camera, click the trackball. 2. To pause recording, click the trackball again. Note: The approximate amount of memory available for saving videos to the device memory or the media card appears in the lower-left corner of the screen.

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. In the browser, 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. 2. Press the Enter key.

key. Click

Schedule an appointment
1. In a calendar, press the 2. 3. 4. 5. key. Click New. Type the appointment information. If the appointment recurs, change the Recurrence field. Press the key.

6. Click Save.

Pair with a Bluetooth enabled device
Some Bluetooth enabled devices have a passkey that you must type before you can pair with them. 1. In the Bluetooth setup application, click Search or Listen. 2. If necessary, click a Bluetooth enabled device. 3. If necessary, type the passkey for the Bluetooth enabled device on your BlackBerry device. 4. If necessary, type the passkey for the Bluetooth enabled device on the Bluetooth enabled device.
About connecting to a Wi-Fi network
If you are in a Wi-Fi coverage area and if your wireless service plan supports it, you might be able to access services (for example, email service) over a Wi-Fi network. For more information, contact your wireless service provider. You can connect to a Wi-Fi network without saving the connection information, or you can save the connection information in a Wi-Fi profile.
Connect to a Wi-Fi network
By default, new Wi-Fi profiles appear at the bottom of your Wi-Fi profile list.
If your device is associated with an email account that uses a BlackBerry Enterprise Server, your organization might prevent you from connecting to a Wi-Fi network. 1. On the Home screen or in the application list, click Set Up Wi-Fi. 2. 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 network access point enabled with Wi-Fi Protected Setup, click Push Button Setup. 3. Complete the instructions on the screen. 4. On the Wi-Fi Setup Complete screen, perform any of the following actions: To change the order of Wi-Fi profiles, click Prioritize Wi-Fi Profiles. To return to the Wi-Fi Setup Complete screen, press the Escape key. To specify registration information, click Wi-Fi Hotspot Login. To return to the Wi-Fi Setup Complete screen, press the Escape key. 5. Click Finish.

About using your device with a computer
You can install the BlackBerry Desktop Software on your computer and connect your BlackBerry device to your computer to perform any of the following actions: Charge your device.
Synchronize organizer data such as contacts, calendar entries, tasks, and memos between your device and your computer. Synchronize certificates between your device and your computer. Back up and restore device data. Transfer files between your device and your computer. Add applications to your device. Set up and manage email message forwarding or wireless calendar synchronization if your administrator has advised you to do so. Set up and manage email message forwarding using the BlackBerry Desktop Redirector to forward email messages from a Microsoft Outlook (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 compatible 486 or higher computer that is compliant with USB 1.1 or later Microsoft Windows 2000, or later BlackBerry User Tools CD available USB port
Install the BlackBerry Desktop Software
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Verify that your BlackBerry device is not connected to your computer. Insert the BlackBerry User Tools CD into the CD drive on your computer. Click BlackBerry Desktop Software. Complete the instructions on the screen until the Setup Type screen appears. On the Setup Type screen, perform one of the following actions: If you do not want to use the BlackBerry Desktop Software to synchronize certificates between your device and your computer, select the Typical option. Click Next. If you want to use the BlackBerry Desktop Software to synchronize certificates between your device and your computer, select the Custom option. Click Next. In the Certificate Synchronization drop-down list, click This feature, and all subfeatures, will be installed on local hard drive. 6. Complete the instructions on the screen. 7. When the installation is complete, connect the smaller end of the USB cable to the USB port on the side of your device. 8. Connect the larger end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer. If the BlackBerry Desktop Manager does not open automatically, on the taskbar, click Start > Programs > BlackBerry > Desktop Manager.

About switching devices

You can import data from your current BlackBerry device, Palm device, or Windows Mobile powered device to your new BlackBerry device using the switch device wizard tool of the BlackBerry Desktop Manager. For more information about switching devices, see the BlackBerry Desktop Software Online Help.

Switch devices

Verify that you have installed the most recent version of the BlackBerry Desktop Software. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Connect your current device to your computer. Open the BlackBerry Desktop Manager. Click Device Switch Wizard. Click Start. 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 your device PIN.
Transfer a file between your device and your computer using the Roxio Media Manager
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Connect your BlackBerry device to your computer. On your computer, open the BlackBerry Desktop Manager. Click Media. In the Media Manager section, click Start. Click one of the following options: Manage Pictures Manage Music Manage Videos 6. In the left pane, click the Folders tab. 7. 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 Manager.
Synchronize data between your device and your computer
1. Connect your BlackBerry device to your computer.

2. 3. 4. 5.

Open the BlackBerry Desktop Manager. Click Synchronize. Select the check box beside one or more actions. Click Synchronize.

Insert a media card

Use a microSD media card to extend the memory available on your BlackBerry device for storing media files such as videos, ring tones, pictures, or songs. The media card might be sold separately from your device. 1. Hold up the release button for the battery cover and lift off the battery cover. 2. Hold the media card so that the metal contacts on the media card face down and point toward the right side of the device. 3. Place the media card in the media card slot and slide the media card to the right so that the media card clicks into place. 4. Slide the metal notches at the top of the battery cover into the slots at the top of the device. 5. Push down the battery cover so that it clicks into place. To remove the media card, hold down the latch on the media card slot and slide the media card to the left.
Figure 13. Insert a media card
Figure 14. Remove a media card

Find more information

To view the user guide for your BlackBerry device, click Help in the application list or in an application menu. To view the BlackBerry 101 tutorial, user guide, safety and product information booklet, or software license agreement and warranty for 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, visit www.discoverblackberry.com. To buy accessories for your device, contact your wireless service provider or visit www.shopblackberry.com.

Carry 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 (RIM). 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 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.

Troubleshooting

I cannot connect to a wireless network
Try performing the following actions: Verify that your SIM card is inserted in your BlackBerry device correctly. Verify that you have turned on the connection to the wireless network. Verify that you have turned on the connection to the Wi-Fi network. Verify that you are in a Wi-Fi coverage area. If the Wi-Fi network does not appear in the Wi-Fi setup application and you know the network name, connect to the Wi-Fi network manually. Verify that the connection options in the Wi-Fi setup application are correct. If you have already verified these options, verify that the advanced connection options for the Wi-Fi network are correct. If your device is associated with an email account that uses a BlackBerry Enterprise Server your organization might prevent the Hotspot Browser from appearing, or might restrict you from using the Hotspot browser to browse web pages.
If you are using the Push Button Setup method for Wi-Fi, verify that the network access point is enabled with Wi-Fi Protected Setup, and that it has been set to send its profile. Verify that another device is not also attempting to connect at the same time, and that not more than one network access point within range is in this mode.
I cannot associate my device with an email address

Try performing the following actions: On the email setup screen, verify that you have typed all the email address information correctly. 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.
I cannot send or receive messages
Try performing the following actions: Verify that your BlackBerry device is connected to the wireless network. If you are not in a wireless coverage area, your device should send the messages when you return to a wireless coverage area.
If you created an email address or added an existing email address to your device using the email setup screen in the setup wizard, verify that you have received an activation message on your device from the BlackBerry Internet Service. If you have not received an activation message (the message might take a short period of time to arrive), in the setup wizard, open the email setup screen to send a service book to your device. If you have not received a registration message from the wireless network, register your device. In the device options, click Advanced Options. Click Host Routing Table. Press the key. Click Register Now. If you switched devices, verify that you have switched email service to your new device. To switch email service to your new device, in the setup wizard, open the email setup screen. If you created a user name and password when you set up email on your device, type your login information. Press the key. Click Change Device. If you did not create a user name and password when you set up email, complete the instructions on the screen. 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. Resend the message. Open the message. Press the key. Click Resend. If you use email message filters, verify that the options for email message filters are set correctly.
I cannot make or receive calls
Try performing the following actions: Verify that your BlackBerry device is connected to the wireless network. If you cannot make calls and fixed dialing is turned on, verify that the phone number for your contact appears in your fixed dialing list or turn off fixed dialing. If you have traveled to another country and you have not changed 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. Your SIM card might support more than one phone number, even if you only have one phone number. Verify that your phone number is set as your active phone number.

Legal notice

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