Blackbe;rry RIM 850 User manual

Installation and User’s
Guide
RIM 850 Wireless
HandheldTM

Installation and User’s Guide, version 2.0
Lastrevised 25/08/00
Part Number: MAT-02800-001 Rev.002
At the time of printing, documentation complies with versions:
OperatingSystem 2.0.20,Applications2.0, and Desktop2.0.
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FCC compliance statement (USA)
FCC Class B Part 15
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause interference harmful to radio
communications.
There is no guarantee, however, that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help
Industry Canada Certification
This device complies with Industry Canada RSS 119, under
certification number 2503 195 5551A.
DOC Class B compliance
This device complies with the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard
entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of Industry Canada.

Contents
FCC compliance statement (USA) ..........................................3
Industry Canada Certification ................................................4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION...................................9
Welcome to your wireless solution ............................................13
New for version 2.0.................................................................14
Upgrading to version 2.0 .......................................................15
Contents of your package ......................................................15
System Requirements.............................................................15
About this guide......................................................................16
About Research In Motion.....................................................16
Customer support ...................................................................17
Get to know your handheld.........................................................19
Handheld components...........................................................19
Installing the battery...............................................................22
Turning on your handheld ....................................................25
Turning the radio on and off .................................................26
Description of keys .................................................................27
Setting the date and time .......................................................39
Setting message notification..................................................39
Using password protection ...................................................40
Summary and tips...................................................................45
Start sending email........................................................................47
Registering with the network................................................47
Installing the Desktop Software............................................48
Connect the handheld to your PC ........................................49
Sending a message..................................................................51
Reading a message..................................................................52
Summary ..................................................................................54
Using the Desktop Software........................................................55
Installation and setup.............................................................55
Loading handheld applications ............................................56

Backing up files from handheld to the PC ..........................57
Synchronizing PIM .................................................................59
Summary ..................................................................................60
Composing and sending messages.............................................61
Setting message options.........................................................61
Setting level of importance....................................................62
Choosing a send method .......................................................63
Sending one-time messages...................................................64
Sending messages to many contacts ....................................64
Attaching Address Book entries...........................................66
Using AutoText .......................................................................67
Automatic formatting.............................................................72
Inserting symbols....................................................................73
Summary and tips...................................................................74
Receiving and reading messages ................................................77
Received message options .....................................................77
Receiving long messages .......................................................79
Sending file attachments........................................................80
Managing Address Book attachments .................................81
Adding contacts to Address Book........................................82
Summary and tips...................................................................82
Managing messages.......................................................................85
Saving messages......................................................................85
Searching messages ................................................................88
Deleting messages...................................................................93
Editing messages.....................................................................96
Resending messages ...............................................................97
Marking a message as unread...............................................97
Marking all messages read ....................................................98
Summary and tips...................................................................99
Using the Address Book .............................................................101
Setting Address Book options.............................................101
Adding addresses .................................................................102
Viewing addresses ................................................................106

Editing addresses ..................................................................106
Deleting addresses................................................................107
Searching addresses..............................................................107
Summary and tips.................................................................108
Managing Tasks and Appointments........................................109
Using the Tasks function .....................................................109
Using the Calendar function ...............................................113
Summary and tips.................................................................124
Using the MemoPad and Calculator ........................................127
Using the MemoPad function .............................................127
Using the Calculator function .............................................129
Summary and tips.................................................................130
Customizing your handheld’s options ....................................133
Setting the alarm ...................................................................133
Customizing handheld options ..........................................134
Handheld options .................................................................135
Summary ................................................................................142
Frequently asked questions.......................................................145
Alarm ......................................................................................145
Battery.....................................................................................145
Storage ....................................................................................147
Charging Cradle....................................................................148
Home screen ..........................................................................150
LCD screen.............................................................................150
Messages.................................................................................151
Punctuation............................................................................153
Desktop Software..................................................................153
Resetting the handheld ........................................................153
Specifications................................................................................155
Research In Motion Limited Software License Agreement.159
Terms and Conditions..........................................................159
Limited Warranty.........................................................................163
Index ...............................................................................................167

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
Please read these safety instructions and the operation instructions
provided in this manual before operating the RIM 850 Wireless
Handheld or its charging cradle. Retain these instructions for future
use.
Remember to follow any special regulations governing the use of
the RIM 850 Wireless Handheld and always switch it off in areas
where radio devices are forbidden, or when it may cause
interference or danger. Any safety laws and regulations pertaining
to the use of cell phones and two-way radios will likely apply to
your use of the handheld. We encourage you to follow such laws
and regulations at all times. In particular, please observe all
restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel
storage and distribution areas), chemical plants, where blasting
operations are in progress or in any other area in which restrictions
on radio transmissions are imposed. In addition, the RIM 850
Wireless Handheld should not be used in locations that may be
hazardous including, without limitation, locations in which
hazardous or combustible gases may be present.
The RIM 850 Wireless Handheld is not an FAA-approved electronic
device for use on aircraft. Switch off the handheld when in an
aircraft. The effect of the use of the handheld in an aircraft is
unknown. Such use may affect aircraft instrumentation,
communication and performance, may disrupt the network, and
may be illegal.
Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including the
handheld, may interfere with the functionality of inadequately
protected medical devices, including pacemakers. Consult a
physician or the manufacturer of the medical device if you have any

questions. Additionally, while most modern equipment is
adequately shielded from radio signals such that your handheld
will not interfere with the operation of such equipment, certain
electronic equipment, including automotive systems, may not be
shielded against the radio signals from your handheld. You should
check with the manufacturer of your motor vehicle or the
manufacturer’s representative to determine whether the use of the
handheld will present any safety issues.
Avoid using the handheld in any environment requiring your full
attention, such as when driving a vehicle. If you need to use your
handheld while driving, have a passenger in the vehicle use the
handheld for you, or find a safe location to halt your vehicle prior to
using the handheld. Do not use the charging cradle as a means of
storing your handheld while in a vehicle.
Do not place the RIM 850 Wireless Handheld or its charging cradle
on any unstable surface, such as a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and
serious damage to the handheld.
RIM recommends that you use only single-use alkaline or
rechargeable NiMH batteries in this unit. There is a list on page 22
of recommended brands of rechargeable NiMH batteries. The use of
any other battery may disable the handheld and may be dangerous.
Only plug in the optional charging cradle AC wall adapter if you
are going to use the recharging feature. Discard the handheld
properly. As the unit contains a lithium cell, neither the handheld
nor the lithium cell (nor the AA battery) should be disposed of in
fire. Dispose of the handheld containing the lithium cell in
WARNING Do not use any cradle, charging unit, or any other
accessory or attachment that is not manufactured or
supplied by RIM or an authorized RIM accessories supplier.
Use of any accessory or attachment that is not supplied or
approved for use by RIM in conjunction with the handheld is
not permitted as it may cause hazards.