Blackbe;rry 7250 - MANUEL 3 User manual

Setting Up Your
BlackBerry® 7250TM
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June 16, 2006

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Setting Up Your BlackBerry 7250
Getting to Know Your BlackBerry 7250
The BlackBerry 7250
Navigating With Your BlackBerry 7250
Roll the trackwheel to move the cursor and highlight items on the screen.
Click (press) the trackwheel to open the menu or select items.
Press the Escape button to exit a screen, cancel an action, or go back
one page in the browser.
Phone button
Open the phone screen
Microphone
Symbol Key
Open the symbol list
Escape button
Exit a screen
Trackwheel
Select or click an item
Notification LED
Backspace key
Enter key
Power button
Backlighting
Right Shift key
Left Shift key
Alt key
Type the alternate
character on a key
USB Port
Headset jack
Earpiece

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Setting Up Your BlackBerry 7250
Programs
Explore the many useful programs that your BlackBerry 7250 has to offer. Here
are a few to get you started:
Click Messages to view the messages list, compose new messages, and set
options for email messages.
Click Internet Browser to visit Web pages, browse for download items, and
set browser options. Your BlackBerry 7250 might have more than one
browser.
Click Profiles to set and edit ring tone profiles or to manage downloaded
ring tones.
Additional programs appear on the home screen, including the task list,
memos list, calculator, alarm, pictures list, help, and more!
Click Options to find the main list of BlackBerry 7250 options, Bluetooth
settings, and wireless settings.
Note: To select items from the Home page, roll the trackwheel to highlight an
item, and then click (press) the trackwheel.

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Setting Up Your BlackBerry 7250
Setting Up Your BlackBerry 7250
Set-Up Checklist
Setting up your BlackBerry 7250 is quick and easy. Just follow these steps and
you’ll be on your way:
Insert the Battery (page 4).
Charge the Battery (page 5).
Turn Your BlackBerry 7250 On (page 5).
Set the BlackBerry 7250’s Date and Time (page 6).
Connect to the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network (page 6).
Set Up Your Sprint PCS Voicemail (page 7).
Set Up Your BlackBerry 7250’s Email (page 7).
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Setting Up Your BlackBerry 7250
Insert the Battery
For more information on purchasing RIM approved batteries and accessories,
please see the Getting Started Guide that was packaged with your BlackBerry 7250.
To insert the battery:
1. Press the battery cover release button.
2. Slide off the battery cover.
3. Insert the battery so that the connectors on the battery align with the
connectors on your BlackBerry 7250.
4. Replace the battery cover.
If the battery is charged, your BlackBerry 7250 turns on and the confirm date and
time dialog box appears.
䡲If the date and time are incorrect, click Edit. (See “Set the Date and
Time” on page 6 for more information.)
䡲If the date and time are correct, click OK.
WARNING Use only those accessories approved by RIM. Using any accessories not
approved by RIM for use with your BlackBerry 7250 may invalidate any
approval or warranty applicable to your BlackBerry 7250 and may be
dangerous. See the Safety and Product Information booklet that was
packaged with your device for more information about safe battery
usage.
Release Button

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Setting Up Your BlackBerry 7250
Charge the Battery
1. Connect the small end of the USB cable to your BlackBerry 7250.
2. Depending on the type of travel charger that you received with your
BlackBerry 7250, slide the plug blade attachment into the power
adapter or pull the plug blades down.
3. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet.
4. Charge the battery to full power.
Turn Your BlackBerry 7250 On
䊳To turn the BlackBerry 7250 on or off, press the Power button ( ).
Note: If you install the BlackBerry Desktop Software included on the CD, you can
charge your BlackBerry 7250 by connecting it to your computer. See the
Getting Started Guide for more information.
PUSH

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Setting Up Your BlackBerry 7250
Set the Date and Time
1. From the Home screen, click Options > Date/Time.
2. Set the Time Zone field.
3. In the Date/Time Source field, set a date and time source and then click the
trackwheel.
4. Click Update Time and then click the trackwheel.
5. Click Save.
Connect to the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network
When you turn on your BlackBerry 7250 by pressing the Power button ( ) it
should automatically connect to the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
To connect to the network successfully, your Sprint PCS service must be active, and
you must be in a Nationwide Sprint PCS Network service area. For more information
about wireless coverage indicators, please see the Getting Started Guide.
If your BlackBerry 7250 is on but the wireless radio is turned off (if the coverage
indicator says ), you can connect to the network by clicking Turn Wireless On.
Using Your BlackBerry 7250 Without a Wireless Connection
When your BlackBerry 7250 is not connected to a wireless network (or if the
wireless radio is turned off) you can continue to use features that do not require a
connection to a network. For example, you can type and save draft email
messages, manage tasks, or use the calculator.
Note: To set the date and time yourself, set the Date/Time Source to Off. Set the
other fields on the Date/Time screen to display the correct date and time.
Save your changes.
Note: If you use BlackBerry Internet Service, the account setup process may begin
automatically the first time your BlackBerry 7250 connects to the Nationwide
Sprint PCS Network. See “Setting Up for Email Using BlackBerry Internet
Service” on page 9 for more information.

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Setting Up Your BlackBerry 7250
Set Up Your Sprint PCS Voicemail
All unanswered calls to your BlackBerry 7250 are designed to be automatically
transferred to your voicemail, even if your device is in use or turned off. Therefore,
you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your
BlackBerry 7250 is activated.
1. From the main screen, press and hold .
2. Follow the system prompts to:
䡲Create your passcode.
䡲Record your name announcement.
䡲Record your greeting.
䡲Choose whether or not to activate One-Touch Message Access (a feature
that lets you access messages simply by pressing and holding ,
bypassing the need for you to enter your passcode).
Set Up Your BlackBerry 7250’s Email
Set up a primary email account for your BlackBerry 7250 using either BlackBerry
Internet Service (this account type is for individuals or small businesses that don’t
have an existing corporate network or IT department-managed email account) or
BlackBerry Enterprise Server (for corporate and business accounts using a
BlackBerry Enterprise Server). See “Setting Up Email on Your BlackBerry 7250” on
page 8 for information on selecting and initiating email on your BlackBerry 7250.
Note: Voicemail Passcode
If you are concerned about unauthorized access to your voicemail account,
Sprint recommends that you enable your voicemail passcode.

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Setting Up Your BlackBerry 7250
Setting Up Email on Your BlackBerry 7250
Choosing Your Email Setup Option
To begin sending and receiving email messages on your BlackBerry 7250, you
must integrate your device with a supported email account (up to 10 supported
accounts) using one of the following options:
BlackBerry Internet Service Option
Use this option if one or more of the following situations apply:
䢇You purchased your BlackBerry 7250 in a store.
䢇You want to set up a new email account for use with your BlackBerry 7250.
䢇You want to send and receive email messages on your BlackBerry 7250 from
one or more existing, supported email accounts.
If this setup option applies to you, see “Setting Up for Email Using BlackBerry
Internet Service” on page 9 for more information.
BlackBerry Enterprise Server Option
Use this option if all the following situations apply:
䢇A system administrator is managing a BlackBerry Enterprise Server within
your company.
䢇A system administrator has confirmed that you are permitted to use the
BlackBerry Enterprise Server.
䢇You want to receive messages from a corporate Microsoft® Outlook®, IBM®,
Lotus Notes®, or Novell® GroupWise® email account.
䢇Your supported email account resides on a Microsoft Exchange, IBM Lotus®
Domino®, or Novell GroupWise email server.
䢇You subscribe to a wireless service that supports account setup using the
BlackBerry Enterprise Server.
If this setup option applies to you, see “Setting Up for Email Using BlackBerry
Enterprise Server” on page 16 for more information.
Note: To use this option, you must subscribe to a wireless service that supports
email setup using BlackBerry Internet Service.

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Setting Up Your BlackBerry 7250
Setting Up for Email Using BlackBerry Internet Service
You can set up for email using a Web browser on your BlackBerry 7250 or on a
computer.
To set up for email, you must create a login ID and password. The first time that
you log in to the BlackBerry Internet Service Web site, you can add a supported
email address, create a BlackBerry email address, or do both.
䢇Add an email address if you have an existing, supported email account that
you want to access from your BlackBerry 7250.
䢇Create a BlackBerry email address if you do not have another existing,
supported email account, or if you need an additional email address that you
can use to send and receive email messages.
Setting Up for Email Using Your BlackBerry 7250
1. Verify that your BlackBerry 7250 is connected to the Nationwide Sprint PCS
Network and that you are in a wireless coverage area. (See the Getting
Started Guide for details.)
2. Click Email Settings. (The Sign In screen will be displayed.)
3. On the Sign In screen, click Create New Account and then click Get Link.
4. Read the legal terms and conditions carefully. Perform one of the following
actions:
䡲To decline the legal terms and conditions and stop the setup process,
click No.
䡲To accept the legal terms and conditions and continue the setup
process, click Yes.
5. Type the login information.
䡲User ID: Type a login name of your choice for the BlackBerry Internet
Service Web site.
䡲Password: Type a login password of your choice for the BlackBerry
Internet Service Web site.
䡲Confirm Password: Retype your login password.
Note: If you are adding a work email address, you might need to use a computer to
add the address. See “About Adding an Email Address” on page 11 for more
information.
Note: To follow a link in the browser, click the link and then click Get Link.

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Setting Up Your BlackBerry 7250
6. Write down your user ID and password and keep the information in a safe
place. You must type this information every time that you log in to the
BlackBerry Internet Service Web site.
7. Click Next.
8. Select a language for the BlackBerry Internet Service Web site.
9. Perform one of the following actions:
䡲To add an email address for an existing supported email account (up to
10), type the full email address (for example, [e-mail]).
Type the password for your email account.
䡲To create a BlackBerry email address, click Create a BlackBerry email
address. In the Username field, type the name that you want to appear
before the at sign (@) in your new BlackBerry email address.
10. Click Next.
11. Click OK.
Setting Up for Email Using a Computer
To use this setup option, you require the following items:
䢇Internet browser: Microsoft® Internet Explorer version 6.0 (or later) or
Netscape® Communicator 7.2 (or later) with JavaScriptTM enabled.
䢇Operating System: Microsoft Windows® 2000, Windows XP or Mac OS® 10.3
(or later).
To set up your email using your computer:
1. Verify that the computer is connected to the Internet.
2. In a Web browser, in the Web address field, type www.sprint.blackberry.com.
3. Click Create New Account.
4. Read the legal terms and conditions carefully. Perform one of the following
actions:
䡲To decline the legal terms and conditions and stop the setup process,
click I Disagree.
䡲To accept the legal terms and conditions and continue the setup
process, click I Agree.
5. Type the personal information number (PIN) and electronic serial number
[ESN (dec)] for your BlackBerry 7250.
6. Click Continue.
Note: To find your PIN and ESN (dec) on your BlackBerry 7250, click Options > Status.

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Setting Up Your BlackBerry 7250
7. Type the login information.
䡲User ID: Type a login name of your choice for the BlackBerry Internet
Service Web site.
䡲Choose Password: Type a login password of your choice for the
BlackBerry Internet Service Web site.
䡲Confirm Password: Retype your login password.
8. Write down your user ID and password and keep the information in a safe
place. You must type this information every time that you log in to the
BlackBerry Internet Service Web site.
9. Click Sign Up.
10. Perform one of the following actions:
䡲To add an email address for an existing supported email account (up to
10), type the full email address (for example, [e-mail]).
Type the password for your email account.
䡲To create a BlackBerry email address, click Create a BlackBerry email
address. In the Username field, type the name that you want to appear
before the at sign (@) in your new BlackBerry email address.
11. Click Next.
12. Click OK.
About Adding an Email Address
You can add up to 10 supported email addresses that are associated with the
following email account types to the BlackBerry Internet Service:
䢇ISP (using POP or IMAP).
䢇Microsoft Exchange (using Microsoft Outlook Web Access or the BlackBerry
Mail Connector).
䢇IBM Lotus Domino (using the mail connector).

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Setting Up Your BlackBerry 7250
You can add most email addresses for most supported email accounts using your
BlackBerry 7250. However, as specified in the chart below, you must add email
addresses for some types of supported email accounts using a computer.
Depending on your email provider, you might not be able to add email addresses
for certain email account types. Contact your email provider for more
information.
Logging In to the BlackBerry Internet Service Web Site
Logging In Using Your BlackBerry 7250
You must log in to the BlackBerry Internet Service Web site to add or remove
supported email accounts and to manage settings and message delivery options.
To log in to your account:
1. Verify that your BlackBerry 7250 is connected to the Nationwide Sprint PCS
Network and that you are in a wireless coverage area.
2. Click Email Settings.
Email Account Type BlackBerry 7250
Web Browser
Computer Web
Browser
Most Email Accounts ⻬⻬
Personal - Microsoft Outlook ⻬⻬
Personal - POP or IMAP ⻬⻬
Work - Microsoft Outlook Web
Access ⻬⻬
Work - Microsoft Outlook ⻬
Work - IBM Lotus Notes ⻬
Note: You might be prompted to install the BlackBerry Mail Connector on your
computer when you add a supported work email address. The BlackBerry
Mail Connector is designed to enable the BlackBerry Internet Service to
retrieve email messages from a Microsoft Outlook or IBM Lotus Notes work
email account from behind a company’s firewall.

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Setting Up Your BlackBerry 7250
3. On the Sign In screen, type your login information.
䡲User ID: Type your login name for the BlackBerry Internet Service
Web site.
䡲Password: Type your login password for the BlackBerry Internet Service
Web site.
4. Click Submit and then click Get Link.
Logging In Using a Computer
You must log in to the BlackBerry Internet Service Web site to add or remove
supported email accounts and to manage settings and message delivery options.
To log in to your account:
1. Verify that the computer is connected to the Internet.
2. In a Web browser, in the Web address field, type www.sprint.blackberry.com.
3. Type your login information.
䡲User ID: Type your login name for the BlackBerry Internet Service Web
site.
䡲Password: Type your login password for the BlackBerry Internet Service
Web site.
4. Click Login.
Requesting Your Login Password
If you forget your BlackBerry Internet Service Web site password, you can request
that the password be sent to your BlackBerry 7250.
To request your login password using your BlackBerry 7250:
1. On the BlackBerry Internet Service Web site login screen, click Forgot your
password.
2. In the User ID field, type your login name for the BlackBerry Internet Service
Web site.
3. Click Submit.

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Setting Up Your BlackBerry 7250
To request your login password using a computer:
1. On the BlackBerry Internet Service Web site login screen, click Forgot your
password.
2. Type the required information:
䡲In the User ID field, type your login name for the BlackBerry Internet
Service Web site.
䡲In the PIN field, type the PIN for your BlackBerry 7250.
3. Click Request Password.
Finding More Information
See the BlackBerry Internet Service Online Help for more information about
adding supported email accounts, creating a BlackBerry email address, or
managing email settings and message delivery options.
To view the BlackBerry Internet Service Online Help, log into the BlackBerry
Internet Service Web site and click the Help link.
Note: To find your PIN on your BlackBerry 7250, click Options > Status.
Note: If you log into the BlackBerry Internet Service Web site using a browser on
your BlackBerry 7250, click the Help link on the Web page and then click Help
(Get Link) in the menu.

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Setting Up Your BlackBerry 7250
Installing the BlackBerry Desktop Software
Install the BlackBerry Desktop Software on a computer to perform any of the
following actions:
䢇Synchronize personal information management (PIM) data, such as contacts,
tasks, and appointments.
䢇Backup and restore your BlackBerry 7250 data.
䢇Load new programs on your BlackBerry 7250, such as updated system
software, games, and third-party personal information management
programs.
䢇Charge your BlackBerry 7250 using your computer.
To install the BlackBerry Desktop Software, the following system requirements apply:
䢇Intel®-compatible 486 or higher computer that is compliant with USB 1.1 or later.
䢇Windows® 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP.
䢇CD-ROM drive.
䢇Available USB port.
䢇If you use Windows 98 (not Windows 98 Second Edition), you must download
the DCOM 98 version 1.3 update from www.microsoft.com/default.mspx for the
USB driver to operate as expected.
To install the BlackBerry Desktop Software:
1. Insert the BlackBerry Desktop Software Installation CD into your CD drive.
2. Complete the onscreen instructions.
䡲Select BlackBerry Internet Service as your account integration option.
3. When the installation is complete, connect the smaller end of the USB cable
to your BlackBerry 7250.
4. Connect the larger end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.
5. On the Windows taskbar, click Start.
6. Click Programs > BlackBerry > Desktop Manager.
Note: To find more information about the features of the BlackBerry Desktop
Software, click Help > Desktop Help Contents.

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Setting Up Your BlackBerry 7250
Setting Up for Email Using BlackBerry Enterprise Server
Your system administrator might set up your BlackBerry 7250 for email on your
behalf, or you might need to integrate your BlackBerry 7250 with a supported
email account yourself using one of the methods described here.
Using Enterprise Activation
If your system administrator has provided you with an Enterprise Activation
password, you can integrate your supported email account (up to 10) directly from
your BlackBerry 7250.
To use Enterprise Activation:
1. Verify that your BlackBerry 7250 is connected to the Nationwide Sprint PCS
Network and that you are in a wireless coverage area.
2. On your BlackBerry 7250, click Enterprise Activation.
3. Type your supported corporate email account address.
4. Type the Enterprise Activation password provided by your system
administrator.
5. Click Activate.
Using the BlackBerry Desktop Software
If your system administrator does not provide you with an Enterprise Activation
password, you can install the BlackBerry Desktop Software on your computer to
integrate your BlackBerry 7250 with your supported email account.
To install the BlackBerry Desktop Software, the following system requirements apply:
䢇Intel®-compatible 486 or higher computer that is compliant with USB 1.1
or later.
䢇Windows® 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP.
䢇CD-ROM drive.
䢇Available USB port.
䢇If you use Windows 98 (not Windows 98 Second Edition), you must download
the DCOM 98 version 1.3 update from www.microsoft.com/default.mspx for the
USB driver to operate as expected.
Note: Your system administrator might request that you install the BlackBerry
Device Manager program on your computer to reduce the amount of data
that is sent over the wireless network when your BlackBerry 7250 is
connected to your computer.

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Setting Up Your BlackBerry 7250
To use the BlackBerry Desktop Software:
1. Insert the BlackBerry Desktop Software Installation CD into your CD drive.
2. Complete the onscreen instructions:
䡲Select BlackBerry Enterprise Server or BlackBerry Desktop Redirector as your
account integration option.
䡲Select BlackBerry Enterprise Server as your email redirection option.
3. When the installation is complete, connect the smaller end of the USB cable
to your BlackBerry 7250.
4. Connect the larger end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your
computer.
5. On the Windows taskbar, click Start.
6. Click Programs > BlackBerry > Desktop Manager.
䡲When you are prompted to generate an encryption key, complete the
onscreen instructions.
Note: To find more information about the features of the BlackBerry Desktop
Software, click Help > Desktop Help Contents.