Getting Started Guide BlackBerry 7105t™ from T-Mobile Power button Make backlight brighter Turn device on/off Headset jack USB port Notification LED Trackwheel Select or click an item Escape button Exit a screen Convenience key Open a list of useful links or set to open a selected program Send key Make a phone call Symbol key Open the symbol list End key End a phone call Return to the Home screen Backspace/Delete key Alt key Type the alternate character on a key Next key Move through a list Enter key
Shortcuts Phone Message list Open the phone screen or make a phone call Press Compose new message Press End a call Press Reply to sender Press Turn mute on and off during a call Press Reply to all Press Forward message Press Go to the next message Press Turn speakerphone on or off during a call Press Change the volume during a call Roll the trackwheel Go to the previous message Press Dial a letter in a phone number Hold + Press the letter (once for the first letter, twice for the se
Typing and editing Navigating screens Lock the device/keyboard Hold or Click Lock (set a password for added security) Unlock the device/keyboard Press + or Double-click the trackwheel Move the cursor Roll the trackwheel or Press + Roll the trackwheel Return to the previous screen Press the Escape button Type using SureType™ technology Type the whole word. Press each letter key only once.
Programs Explore the many useful programs that your BlackBerry device has to offer. Here are a few to get you started. Click Profiles to set and edit ring tone profiles or to manage downloaded ring tones. Click Messages to view the messages list, compose new messages, and set options for email messages. Click Tools to find the main list of device options, Bluetooth® settings, and help. Click Browser to visit web pages, download items, and set browser options.
Contents Welcome to BlackBerry! 3 Make phone calls 15 About SureType 3 Type using SureType 15 Setting up your device 5 Send email messages 15 Send PIN messages 15 Send SMS (text) messages 16 Send MMS (multimedia) messages 16 Insert the SIM card 5 Insert the battery 5 Charge the battery 6 Connect to the wireless network 6 Add contacts 16 Add SIM card contacts to your address book 16 Choosing your email setup option 7 Go to web pages 16 BlackBerry Internet Email option 7 Ty
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Welcome to BlackBerry! Whether you plan to use your BlackBerry® device for business or personal productivity, you have made an excellent choice! With powerful messaging, voice, web, and organizer features, BlackBerry is the all-in-one solution that is designed to keep you connected to the people, data, and resources that you need every day. To begin using your BlackBerry device, you must set up and turn on the device, connect to the wireless network, and set up for email.
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Setting up your device Insert the SIM card Your SIM card contains important information about your wireless service. Your SIM card might be inserted already. Warning: Turn off your device before you insert or remove the SIM card. Do not scratch, bend, or expose the SIM card to static electricity or wet conditions. 1. Press the battery cover release button. 5. Slide the SIM card into the holder so that it lies flat below the metal guide. Note: To remove the SIM card, press the tab.
PUSH 4. Replace the battery cover. 5. If the battery is charged, your device turns on and the confirm date and time dialog box appears. • If the date and time are incorrect, click Edit. See “Set the date and time” on page 17 for more information. • If the date and time are correct, click OK. Charge the battery 1. Connect the small end of the USB cable to your device. 3. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet. 4. Charge the battery to full power.
Choosing your email setup option To begin sending and receiving email messages on your BlackBerry device, you must associate your device with an email address using one of the following options. BlackBerry Internet Email option Use this option to create a new BlackBerry email address for your device or to associate your device with one or more existing supported email addresses. This option is the most common email setup option for individual users.
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Setting up for email using the BlackBerry Internet Email The first time that you log in to the BlackBerry Internet Email web site, you can add a supported email address, create a BlackBerry email address, or do both. • • Add an email address if you have an existing, supported email account that you want to access from your BlackBerry device.
you want to appear before the at sign (@) in your new BlackBerry email address. 6. Click Next. 7. Click OK.
Setting up for email using the BlackBerry Internet Email • load new device programs such as updated system software, games, and third-party personal information management programs • charge your device using the computer To install the desktop software, you require the following items: • Intel®-compatible 486 or higher computer that is compliant with USB 1.
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Setting up for email using the BlackBerry Enterprise Server Your system administrator might set up your device for email on your behalf, or you might need to associate your BlackBerry device with a supported email address yourself using one of the methods described here. • Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP • Available USB port • If you use Windows 98 (not Windows 98 Second Edition), you must download the DCOM 98 version 1.3 update from www.microsoft.com/com/default.
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How do I... Make phone calls Send email messages On the Home screen, type a phone number. Press the Send key. To end the call, press the End key. You must associate your device with an email address before you can send and receive email messages. See "Choosing your email setup option" on page 7 for more information. Notes: Press the Send key on any screen to open the phone. Select a contact, call log, or phone number link on any screen and press the Send key to make a call.
• If you selected an appointment, click Send SMS (text) messages 1. In a messages list, click the trackwheel. 2. Click Compose SMS. 3. Click [Use Once]. 4. Click SMS. 5. Type an SMS-compatible phone number. 6. Click the trackwheel. 7. Click Continue. 8. Type a message. 9. Click the trackwheel. 10. Click Send. Note: If you have added contacts to the address book, you can select a contact from the list after you click Compose SMS. Send MMS (multimedia) messages 1.
How do I... To insert a slash mark (/), press the Shift key + the Space key. Set the date and time 1. In the device options, click Date/Time. 2. Set the Time Zone field. 3. In the Date/Time Source field, set a date and time source. The Go To dialog box tracks the web addresses that you type. To go to a web page on the list, click the web address. Click OK. Type passwords 4. Click the trackwheel. To type passwords, use the multi-tap input method.
5. In the Enter passkey for field, type a passkey. 6. Type the same passkey on the Bluetoothenabled device to which you are pairing. Notes: Verify that the Bluetooth-enabled device that you want to pair with is in the correct mode for pairing. The names of Bluetooth-enabled devices with which you have already paired appear in the list of paired Bluetooth-enabled devices. They do not appear in the list of Bluetooth-enabled devices that appears when you click Add Device.
Frequently asked questions Frequently asked questions Why does my device not turn on? Why can I not send or receive email messages? The power might be off. Press the Power button. Verify that your device is connected to the wireless network. See “Connect to the wireless network” on page 6 for more information. The battery might not be charged. See “Charge the battery” on page 6 for more information. Why does my device not charge? A connection might not be complete.
Your computer must be on and the BlackBerry Desktop Redirector must be running to send and receive messages on your device. How do I clean the screen? Clean the screen and device using only a soft dry cloth. Do not use liquid, aerosol cleaners, or solvents on or near your device. Disconnect any cables from your computer and unplug any charging accessories from the electrical outlet before cleaning. Note: See the Safety and Product Information Booklet for more information about caring for your device.
Frequently asked questions BlackBerry Internet Email - frequently asked questions How do I change or update the device I want to use with the BlackBerry Internet Email? The BlackBerry Internet Email is linked to your particular device. If you switch devices, you can log in to the BlackBerry Internet Email web site to update the device PIN that is associated with the BlackBerry Internet Email. See “Log in using a computer” on page 10 for more information.
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Where can I find more information? Typing tutorial To learn important typing tips, use the typing tutorial. The tutorial appears automatically the first time that you turn on your device. To open the tutorial at any time, in the programs list, click Help. Click Typing Tutorial. User guide To learn more about how to use your device, in the programs list, click Help. To find help topics for the program that you are using, in the menu on your device, click Help.