Blackbe;rry Curve 8530 Specification sheet

All you need to know to get going with your
BlackBerry® Curve™ 8530 smartphone.
Get started _

Welcome! _
Sprint is committed to developing technologies that
give you the ability to get what you want when you want
it, faster than ever before. This guide introduces you to
the basics of getting started with Sprint and your new
BlackBerry® Curve™ 8530 smartphone.
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Your BlackBerry Curve 8530 _
Shift keys
Capitalize letters
Backspace/Delete key
Enter key
Speakerphone key
Turn on/off the
speakerphone during a call
Micro-USB port
Alt key
Type the alternate
character on a key
End/Power key
End a call
Turn the device on or off
Return to the Home screen
Send key
Open the phone
Call a highlighted
phone number
Trackpad
Slide your finger to
move around a screen
Click (press) to
select an item
Menu key
Open the menu in
an application
Escape key
Move back a screen
Close a menu
Volume keys
Adjust the volume

Get Your Device Ready _
Insert the Battery
1. Insert your thumbnail or a coin in the battery cover recess and lift off
the battery cover.
2. Insert the battery so that the metal contacts on the battery align with
the metal contacts on your BlackBerry device, and press down to
secure the battery. (If the battery has sufficient charge, your device
should turn on automatically.)
3. Slide the plastic notches on the battery cover into the slots at the top
of the device and press down until the battery cover clicks into place.
Charge the Battery
1. Connect the small end of the travel charger to the micro-USB port on
the left side of your BlackBerry device.
2. Depending on the type of travel charger that you received with your
BlackBerry device, slide the plug blade attachment into the power
adapter or pull the plug blades down.
3. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet.
Note: Before using your BlackBerry device or any accessories provided with the device, please read the
Safety and Product Information Guide, which is printed and included in the box. You can also find it on the
BlackBerry® User Tools CD.

Activate Your Device _
Activate Your Device
• If you bought your device at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated
and ready to use.
• If you received your device in the mail, and it is a new Sprint
account or a new phone number, it is designed to activate
automatically when you first turn it on. To confirm your activation,
make a phone call.
• If you received your device in the mail and you are activating
a new phone for an existing number on your account, go to
sprint.com/activate and follow the instructions.
When you have finished, make a phone call to confirm your
activation. If your device is still not activated or you do not have
access to the Internet, contact Sprint Customer Service at
1-888-211-4727 for assistance.
Complete the Setup Wizard
The setup wizard is designed to help you learn about navigation
and typing, change options to personalize your BlackBerry
device, set up wireless and Bluetooth® connections, and set up
one or more supported email addresses.
• To complete the setup wizard, follow the onscreen instructions.
Slide your finger on the trackpad to highlight options and click
(press) the trackpad to continue.
If the setup wizard does not display, press (the Menu key),
click Setup ( ), and then click Setup Wizard ( ).

Make a Phone Call _
Make Your First Phone Call
1. From the Home screen or the phone screen, enter a phone
number using the numbered keys on the left side of the
keyboard. (If you make a mistake while dialing, press the
Backspace/Delete key to erase.)
2. Press (the Send key) to place the call.
3. When you’re finished, press (the End/Power key).
Answer a Phone Call
• To answer an incoming call, click Answer or press
(the Send key).

Set Up Your Voicemail
You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon
as your device is activated. Always use a passcode to protect
against unauthorized access.
1. From the Home screen or the phone screen, press and hold .
2. Follow the system prompts to create your passcode and record
your name and greeting.
Retrieve Your Voicemail
From your BlackBerry device:
• From the Home screen or the phone screen, press and hold .
If prompted, enter the passcode to access your voicemail.
From any other phone:
1. Dial your wireless phone number.
2. When your voicemail answers, press *.
3. Enter your passcode.
Voicemail _

Add a Contact
1. From the Home screen, click Contacts ( ), press , and then
click New Contact.
2. Type the contact information, click the trackpad, and then click Save.
Retrieve a Phone Number
1. From the Home screen, click Contacts ( ).
2. Slide your finger up or down the trackpad to scroll through entries,
or use the keyboard to enter the first few letters of an entry.
3. To display an entry, highlight it and click it. To call an entry, highlight
it and press . (If there is more than one number saved to the
entry, you will see a pop-up message. Click the number you want
to call.)
Contacts _

Sending Email
The setup wizard takes you through the necessary steps to set
up supported email accounts on your device. You can also click
Email Settings ( ) in the Setup ( ) folder to adjust your
settings. See your Basics Guide and User Guide for details.
1. From the Home screen, click Messages ( ) and then press .
2. Click Compose Email and then enter an email address or a
contact name.
3. Type the message, click the trackpad, and click Send.
• To attach a picture, video, or other type of file, before clicking
Send, click the trackpad, click Full Menu > Attach File, select a
location, and click on a file to attach it. (You may be prompted to
select a file size before continuing.)
Sending Text Messages
1. From the Home screen, click SMS ( ) and then press
> Compose SMS Text.
2. Enter a wireless phone number or email address or begin
entering a contact name and click the contact.
3. Type a message, press , and then click Send.
Messaging _

Manage Your Account _
Online: www.sprint.com
• make a payment, see your bills, enroll in
online billing
• check minute usage and account balance
• see or modify the details of your Sprint service plan
• get detailed instructions and download content
From Your Sprint Phone
• press to check minute usage and
account balance
• press to make a payment
• press to access a summary of your Sprint service
plan or get answers to other questions
• press to add a new line of service, upgrade your
phone, purchase accessories, or access other account services
From Any Other Phone
• Sprint Customer Service: Dial 1-888-211-4727
• Business Customer Service: Dial 1-800-927-2199

Total Equipment Protection
The protection you need so you can be worry free
Should anything happen to your phone, you’ll have a worry-free
way to ensure that you get connected again soon.
• Coverage includes:
Loss, theft, routine maintenance, physical or liquid damage,
mechanical or electrical problems, failure from normal wear
and tear.
• For more information:
See the Total Equipment Protection brochure available at any
participating retail location or go to sprint.com/tep for more details.
To enroll within 30 days of activation, call 1-800-584-3666.
Total Equipment Protection is a service provided by Asurion Protection Services, LLC, Continental
Casualty Company’s (a CNA company) licensed agent for the customers of Sprint.
Sprint 411
Dial 411 for nationwide listings, movie show times, restaurant
reservations, driving directions and more. Spanish-speaking
operators are available. See sprint.com for pricing and more
details.
Helpful Sprint Information _

sprint.com/begin _
Resources _
For Your Phone
• This Get Started guide to get you up and running.
• Features Guide – Get the most from the services and features
available on your new Sprint device.
• Basics Guide – Get an in-depth overview of your device’s features and
services.
• BlackBerry User Tools CD – Install software, view the comprehensive
User Guide for the BlackBerry Curve 8530 smartphone, and more.
• Web – Go to sprint.com/support to download the latest version of the
User Guide, and to access troubleshooting and other resources.
Visit sprint.com/begin to discover all you can do with your
device and Sprint service. Explore all your options, find ways
to personalize your experience, even vote for your favorite features.