Blackbe;rry RIM 857 Wireless Handheld r Operation manual

Installation and User’s
Guide
RIM 857 Wireless
HandheldTM

Installation and User’s Guide
Last revised 07/10/00
Part Number: MAT-03077-001 Rev. 001
At the time of printing, documentation complies with versions:
Operating System 2.0, Applications 2.0, and Desktop 2.0.
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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 677A.
IC Class B compliance
This device complies with the Class B limits for radio noise emis-
sions as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard enti-
tled “Digital Apparatus,”ICES-003 of Industry Canada.

Contents
FCC compliance statement (USA)..........................................3
Industry Canada Certification ................................................4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION...................................9
IMPORTANT UL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.....................11
Welcome to your wireless solution ............................................13
New for version 2.0.................................................................14
Upgrading to version 2.0 .......................................................14
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
Turning on your handheld....................................................22
Turning off the handheld.......................................................23
Description of keys .................................................................23
Setting the date and time.......................................................37
Setting message notification..................................................37
Using password protection ...................................................38
Summary and tips...................................................................44
Start sending email........................................................................45
Turning the radio on and off.................................................45
Registering with the network................................................46
Installing the Desktop Software............................................48
Connect the handheld to your PC........................................48
Sending a message..................................................................50
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 ....................................65
Attaching Address Book entries...........................................66
Using AutoText.......................................................................67
Automatic formatting.............................................................73
Inserting symbols....................................................................75
Summary and tips...................................................................76
Receiving and reading messages ................................................79
Received message options.....................................................79
Receiving long messages .......................................................81
Sending file attachments........................................................82
Managing Address Book attachments.................................83
Adding contacts to Address Book........................................85
Summary and tips...................................................................86
Managing messages.......................................................................89
Saving messages......................................................................89
Searching messages ................................................................93
Deleting messages...................................................................99
Editing messages...................................................................102
Resending a message............................................................103
Marking a message as unread.............................................104
Marking all messages read..................................................105
Summary and tips.................................................................106
Using the Address Book.............................................................109
Setting Address Book options.............................................109

Adding addresses .................................................................110
Viewing addresses................................................................114
Editing addresses..................................................................115
Deleting addresses................................................................116
Searching addresses..............................................................116
Summary and tips.................................................................117
Managing Tasks and Appointments........................................119
Using the Tasks function .....................................................119
Using the Calendar function ...............................................124
Summary and tips.................................................................137
Using the MemoPad and Calculator........................................139
Using the MemoPad function .............................................139
Using the Calculator function.............................................142
Summary and tips.................................................................146
Customizing your handheld’s options....................................149
Setting the alarm ...................................................................149
Customizing handheld options ..........................................151
Handheld options .................................................................152
Summary................................................................................160
Frequently asked questions.......................................................161
Alarm......................................................................................161
Battery.....................................................................................161
Storage....................................................................................162
Home screen ..........................................................................163
LCD screen.............................................................................163
Messages.................................................................................164
Punctuation............................................................................166
Desktop Software..................................................................166
Resetting the handheld ........................................................166
Specifications................................................................................169
Research In Motion Limited Software License Agreement.171
Terms and Conditions..........................................................171
Limited Warranty.........................................................................175

Index...............................................................................................179

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
Please read these safety instructions and the operation instructions
provided in this manual before operating the RIM 857 Wireless
Handheld or its charging cradle. Retain these instructions for future
use.
Remember to follow any special regulations governing the use of
the RIM 857 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 857
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 857 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 857 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.
Discard the handheld properly. As the unit contains a lithium
battery, neither the handheld nor the lithium battery should be
disposed of in fire. Dispose of the handheld containing the lithium
battery in accordance with the laws and regulations in your area
governing disposal of such cell types. Contact RIM if you have any
questions concerning disposal of the handheld or the lithium cell.
The handheld should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. Refer to the operating
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.