Blackbe;rry Curve 9350 User manual

BlackBerry®Curve™9350 Smartphone
User Guide
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Table of Contents
Getting to Know Your BlackBerry 9350.......................................................................1
The BlackBerry Bold 9350 device........................................................................................... 1
Applications............................................................................................................................ 2
Your Home Screen................................................................................................................. 4
Setting Up Your BlackBerry 9350 ................................................................................5
Insert the Battery and Memory Card....................................................................................... 5
Charge the Battery ................................................................................................................. 6
Turn On Your BlackBerry 9350............................................................................................... 6
Explore the Setup Application................................................................................................. 6
BlackBerry ID ......................................................................................................................... 6
Connect to the Nationwide Sprint Network ............................................................................. 7
Set Up Your Sprint Voicemail................................................................................................. 7
Set Up a Wi-Fi Connection..................................................................................................... 7
Using Email on Your BlackBerry 9350 ........................................................................9
Setting Up Email..................................................................................................................... 9
Accessing and Sending Email Messages..............................................................................11
Using Your BlackBerry 9350 ......................................................................................12
Making and Answering Phone Calls ......................................................................................12
Voicemail...............................................................................................................................14
Sending Text Messages........................................................................................................14
Contacts................................................................................................................................15
Calendar................................................................................................................................15
Camera .................................................................................................................................15
Video Camera .......................................................................................................................16
Visit a Web Page or Search the Internet................................................................................16
Setting a BlackBerry 9350 Password.....................................................................................17

Locking and Unlocking the BlackBerry 9350..........................................................................17
Location Settings...................................................................................................................18
Wi-Fi......................................................................................................................................18
Using Bluetooth With Your BlackBerry 9350..........................................................................19
NFC Technology ..................................................................................................................19
The BlackBerry Desktop Software.........................................................................................21
Finding Help With Other Features.........................................................................................21
Using Advanced Sprint Services...............................................................................22
Sprint TV & Movies............................................................................................................22
Sprint Music Plus...............................................................................................................23
Additional Sprint Services..................................................................................................24
BlackBerry 9350 Basics and Shortcuts.....................................................................25
Navigating Screens............................................................................................................25
Typing and Editing.............................................................................................................26
Battery Status Indicators....................................................................................................26
Wireless Network Coverage...............................................................................................27
Wi-Fi Coverage Indicators..................................................................................................27
Phone Shortcuts ................................................................................................................28
Browser Shortcuts..............................................................................................................28
Message List Shortcuts......................................................................................................29
Calendar Shortcuts............................................................................................................30
Legal Notice.................................................................................................................31
Index.............................................................................................................................35

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Getting to Know Your BlackBerry 9350
The BlackBerry Curve 9350 Smartphone

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Applications
You can access your applications by clicking the icons on the Home screen. All your device’s
applications can be accessed from the All panel on the Home screen. To display the Home
screen (while not on a call), press End/Power . To view the complete selection of
applications, click All.
Take some time to explore the applications that are available on your BlackBerry device. Here
are a few to get you started.
Click Setup to set up device options such as email and Bluetooth, to
personalize your device, and to access onboard help and tutorials.
Click Browser to visit Web pages, browse for download items, and set
browser options. Your BlackBerry device might have more than one
browser.
Click Messages to view the messages list, compose new messages, and
set messaging options.
Click Camera to take a picture.
Click Media to access your saved videos, ring tones, pictures, songs, and
voice notes, or to record a video or voice note.
Click Video Camera in the Media folder to record a video.*
Click Manage Connections to turn network connections on or off and
manage Wi-Fi connections.
Click Options to access the main list of BlackBerry device options.
Click Contacts to view your contact list or add new contacts.

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Click Help to view help topics for your BlackBerry device.
Note: Before using the Video Camera, the microSD card must be properly inserted into the
media card holder. (The microSD card is preinstalled in your BlackBerry device). See
Video Camera.

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Your Home Screen

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Setting Up Your BlackBerry 9350
WARNING: Use only those accessories approved by Research In Motion® (RIM®). Using any
accessories not approved by RIM for use with this particular BlackBerry device
model might invalidate any approval or warranty applicable to the device, might
result in the non-operation of the device, and may be dangerous. For more
information about safe battery usage, see the Safety and Product Information
booklet that was packaged with your BlackBerry device.
Insert the Battery and Memory Card.
For more information on purchasing RIM approved batteries and accessories, please visit
www.sprint.com
If the battery is charged your BlackBerry device should turn on. If the BlackBerry device does
not turn on, charge the battery.

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Charge the Battery
1. Insert the larger end of the USB cable into the charging head.
2. Connect the smaller end of the USB cable to the micro-USB port on the left side of
your BlackBerry device.
3. Plug the charging head into a power outlet.
Turn On Your BlackBerry 9350
To turn the BlackBerry device on or off, press and hold .
Explore the Setup Application
The Setup application is designed to help you learn about navigation and typing, change
options to personalize your BlackBerry device, and set up network connections. You can
also set up email addresses. The Setup application should appear automatically the first
time you turn on your device.
To access the Setup application at any time, click Setup .
Note: For more information about selecting and setting up your email options, please
see Setting Up Email.
BlackBerry ID
Create a BlackBerry ID
Create a BlackBerry®ID using an email address and a password of your choice. Use it to
access selected BlackBerry products or services.
1. When you see the BlackBerry ID sign-in screen, enter your email address and
password, and then click Create New. (If you already have a BlackBerry ID, click
Sign In and you’re all set.)
2. Read the BlackBerry ID terms and conditions. If you agree to the terms,
click I Accept.
3. Follow the prompts to create your BlackBerry ID.

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Connect to the Nationwide Sprint Network
When you turn on your BlackBerry device it should automatically connect to the
Nationwide Sprint Network. To connect successfully, your Sprint service must be active
and you must be in a Sprint Network service area.
If your device is on and you do not successfully connect to the network, turn on your
connection by clicking Manage Connections and selecting the Mobile
Network checkbox.
Set Up Your Sprint Voicemail
1. Press and then press and hold .
2. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your password.
Record your name announcement.
Record your greeting.
Important: Voicemail Password - Sprint strongly recommends that you create a password
when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a
password, anyone who has access to your device is able to access your
voicemail messages.
Set Up a Wi-Fi Connection
Your BlackBerry device allows you connect to an available Wi-Fi®network to access such
services as email service and Web browsing.
1. On the Home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click
Manage Connections .
2. Click Wi-Fi Network. If prompted, click Turn on Wi-Fi.
3. If you want to connect to a public hotspot or to a Wi-Fi network that does not require
authentication, select the Show Open networks only check box.
4. Click the Wi-Fi network that you want to connect to.
5. If the Wi-Fi network requires authentication, type a password for the network and
then click Connect.
The name of the connected Wi-Fi network appears at the top of the Home screen.

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Note: If your BlackBerry device is associated with an email account that uses a
BlackBerry®Enterprise Server, your organization may prevent you from
connecting to a Wi-Fi®network.

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Using Email on Your BlackBerry 9350
Setting Up Email
Choosing Your Email Setup Option
To begin sending and receiving email messages on your BlackBerry device, you must set up
your device with a supported email account. You may configure up to 10 supported accounts on
your BlackBerry device.
The following options will be available when you set up your email account(s):
Internet Mail Account
This option is most common for individual users. Use this option to create a new email address
for your BlackBerry device or to associate your device with up to 10 existing email addresses
(for example, a Google Mail™or Windows Live™Hotmail®email account) or to create a new
email address.
Enterprise Account
This option is most common for corporate users. If your administrator has provided you with an
activation password, use this option to associate your BlackBerry device with a Microsoft®
Outlook®work email account, IBM®Lotus Notes®work email account, or Novell®GroupWise®
work email account.

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Creating or Adding an Email Account
You can set up for email using the Setup application on your BlackBerry device.
The first time that you log in, 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.
Create a BlackBerry email address if you do not have another email account, or if you
need an additional email address that you can use to send and receive email messages.
Note: If you are swapping your phone number from a previous BlackBerry device, the email
application will prompt you to move any email account you had set up on your other
device. Click Move and enter the email passwords as prompted to migrate your email
accounts to your BlackBerry 9350 device.
1. Click Setup > Email Accounts > Internet Mail Account.
•The first time you set up an account, read the BlackBerry Prosumer Agreement.
If you agree to the terms and conditions, scroll to the bottom and click I Accept
to continue. If this is not your first account, click Set up another email account.
2. Click an email account type: Yahoo, Gmail, AOL (AOL, AIM), Windows Live (Hotmail,
MSN, Live), or Other.
3. Type your email address and password, and then click Continue. The BlackBerry
Internet Service will attempt to set up your account.
•If setup is successful, press to return to the Home screen.
4. If the BlackBerry Internet Service cannot add your email address, try re-entering your
address or password, or click I will provide the settings, and then enter your account
information and click Continue.
Note: To add or edit settings for your email accounts, including account display name and
signature, click Setup > Email Accounts > Internet Mail Account.
Highlight an email address, press > Edit, and make your changes. Click Save to
save your changes.

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Using the BlackBerry Enterprise Server Option
If your system administrator has provided you with an Enterprise Activation password, you can
set up your supported email account directly from your BlackBerry device.
1. Click Setup > Email Accounts > Enterprise Account.
2. Under Account Activation, type your supported corporate email address.
3. Type the Enterprise Activation password provided by your system administrator and then
click Activate.
Accessing and Sending Email Messages
Accessing Email Messages
1. Click Messages to display a message list.
2. Highlight a message and click the trackpad to display the message.
Note: When you set up new email addresses, an icon for each account will appear on the
Home screen. Click Messages to access all of your messages. To see messages
from a specific account only, click the icon for that account
Sending Email Messages
1. Click Messages to display a message list and then press > Compose Email.
2. In the To field, type an email address or a contact name.
3. Type a subject and a message and then press > Send.
Note: If you have set up more than one supported email account on your BlackBerry device,
you can select an account from which to send the message. At the top of the message,
in the Send Using field, press until the preferred email account appears.

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Using Your BlackBerry 9350
Tip: For complete details on any of your BlackBerry device features, click Help .
Making and Answering Phone Calls
Making a Phone Call
►On the Home screen or in the Phone application, type a phone number and press .
To end the call, press .
Tip: Press on any screen to open the phone application.
►Select a contact, call log, or phone number link on any screen and press to make
a call.
Tip: To select a contact, on the Home screen, type part of a contact name, highlight the name
or number, and press .
Answering a Phone Call
►To answer an incoming call, press .
In-Call Options
►During an active call, press to display a menu of available in-call options, such as
Flash, Mute, or Activate Speakerphone. You can also click one of the options at the
bottom of the screen.
Using the Mute Option
►During a call, click Mute or press the Mute key on the right side of your device. To turn
off mute, click Mute off or click the Mute key again.
Using the Speakerphone
►To turn the speakerphone on or off during a call, press .
Call Waiting
To answer an incoming call waiting call:
►When you hear the call waiting tone and see the “Waiting Call” message, press
to answer the incoming call and place the active call on hold.
►To switch between calls, click Flash or press > Flash.

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Making Emergency Calls
Your BlackBerry device is designed to allow emergency calls even when it is locked or when
your account is restricted, provided you are within range of a compatible wireless network.
To make an emergency call:
►Dial the emergency access number for the country you are in (for example 911 in the
U.S. or 112 in countries that are part of the European Union), and then press .
To make an emergency call if your BlackBerry device is locked:
►Press > Emergency > .
Enhanced 911 (E911) Information
Your BlackBerry device features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip
necessary for utilizing E911 emergency location services where available.
When you place an emergency 911 call, the GPS feature of your BlackBerry device begins to
seek information to calculate your approximate location. Depending on several variables,
including availability and access to satellite signals, it may take up to 30 seconds or more to
determine and report your approximate location.
WARNING: Always report your location to the 911 operator when placing an
emergency call. Some designated emergency call takers, known as Public
Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) may not be equipped to receive GPS location
information from your BlackBerry device.
Note: The GPS feature on your BlackBerry device can help emergency personnel determine
your location in instances where you are in a wireless coverage area, your device is able
to communicate with a GPS-enabled satellite, and your emergency response center is
equipped to process such information. However, successful determination of your
location is not guaranteed.
Note: YOU SHOULD NOT RELY ON ANY WIRELESS DEVICE FOR ESSENTIAL
COMMUNICATIONS, INCLUDING MEDICAL EMERGENCIES. Emergency numbers
may vary by location and emergency calls may be blocked or impeded by network,
environmental, or interference issues.
Note: You can only make emergency calls by typing official emergency access numbers (for
example, 911 in North America or 112 in European Union countries).

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Voicemail
Note: For information about setting up voicemail on your BlackBerry device, see Set Up Your
Sprint Voicemail.
To change your voicemail options, follow the audio prompts in the voicemail system.
New Voicemail Message Alerts
When you receive a new voice message, your BlackBerry device alerts you and prompts you to
call your voicemail.
Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages
You can review your messages directly from your BlackBerry device or from any other
touch-tone phone.
Using Your BlackBerry 9350 to Access Your Voicemail Messages
►From the Home screen, press and hold . If prompted, enter the password to access
your voicemail.
Using Another Phone to Access Your Voicemail Messages
1. Dial your wireless phone number.
2. When your voicemail answers, press * and enter your voicemail password.
Sending Text Messages
You can send text messages to up to 10 recipients.
1. Click Text Messages > > Compose Text Message.
2. In the To field, do one of the following:
Type a contact name
Type a phone number that can receive text messages (including area code) and
then press .
Type an email address.
3. Type a message, and then press .

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Contacts
Adding Contacts
►To add a contact using the Contacts application, click Contacts > New Contact.
Type the contact information. Press > Save.
►To add a contact from a message, call log, or Web page, highlight the contact name,
number, or email address and press > Add to Contacts. Add or edit the contact
information and then press > Save.
Synchronizing Contacts
Some types of email addresses, including Google Mail addresses and Yahoo!®Mail addresses,
allow you to synchronize contacts between your email account and your BlackBerry device. If
you turn on contact synchronization for an email address, you can add, change, and delete
contacts from your device or from your email account. You can synchronize contacts with
multiple email accounts but you cannot synchronize contacts between different email accounts.
Note: If you have installed BlackBerry®Desktop Software on your computer see The
BlackBerry Desktop Software. You can also add contacts by connecting your BlackBerry
device to your computer and synchronizing with a compatible Personal Information
Management (PIM) address book. See the BlackBerry Desktop Software Online Help for
details.
Calendar
Adding an Appointment
1. Click Calendar >> New Appointment.
2. Type the appointment information and then press > Save.
Camera
1. Click Camera .
2. Use the display screen as a viewfinder and click .
To zoom, slide your finger up or down on the trackpad.

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Video Camera
Note: Before using the Video Camera, a microSD card must be inserted into the media card
holder. The microSD card is preinstalled in your BlackBerry device.
To confirm that a microSD card is installed, click Options > Device > Storage and
look under Media Card Storage.
1. Click Media > Video Camera .
2. To start recording, click the trackpad.
3. To pause recording, click the trackpad again
Visit a Web Page or Search the Internet
1. Click Browser .
2. In the field at the top of the screen, type a Web address or search terms and press .
Tip: To zoom in to a Web page, press > Zoom, and slide your finger on the trackpad.
Tabbed Browsing
With tabbed browsing you can open multiple web pages on your BlackBerry device at the same
time.
Open, Close or Switch Between Tabs
Do one of the following:
►To open a new tab, in the browser, click or press > Tabs. Click the New Tab
icon.
►To switch between tabs, in the browser, click or press > Tabs. Click a tab.
►To close a tab, in the browser, click . Highlight a tab. Click .

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Setting a BlackBerry 9350 Password
1. Click Options > Security > Password.
2. Select the Enable check box and then click Set Password or Change Password.
3. Type a password, click the trackpad, and then repeat to confirm.
4. Press > Save.
To turn off your BlackBerry device password, clear the Enable check box. You will need to enter
your password to confirm the change.
Locking and Unlocking the BlackBerry 9350
To lock your device:
To perform this task, you must have set a password for your BlackBerry device.
►Click Password Lock .
To unlock your device:
►Click Unlock and then type your password and press the trackpad.
Note: When the BlackBerry device is locked, you should be able to make an emergency call
without dialing the emergency access number, provided you are within range of a
compatible wireless network. Press > Emergency > .
YOU SHOULD NOT RELY ON ANY WIRELESS DEVICE FOR ESSENTIAL
COMMUNICATIONS, INCLUDING MEDICAL EMERGENCIES. Emergency numbers
may vary by location and emergency calls may be blocked or impeded by network,
environmental, or interference issues.
You can only make emergency calls by typing official emergency access numbers (for
example, 911 in North America).
Tip: For additional options and shortcuts, including locking the keyboard, see Navigating
Screens.