Blackbe;rry 950 User manual

Installation and User’s
Guide
BlackBerryTM Handheld

Installation and User’s Guide, version 2.0
Last revised 06/04/00
Part Number: MAT-02714-001 Rev. 002
At the time of printing, documentation complies with versions:
Operating System 2.0.13, 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 366A.
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.............................................................16
About this guide......................................................................16
About Research In Motion.....................................................17
Customer support...................................................................17
Get to know your handheld.........................................................19
Handheld components...........................................................19
Installing the battery...............................................................21
Turning on your handheld....................................................23
Turning off the handheld.......................................................23
Description of keys .................................................................24
Setting the date and time.......................................................36
Setting message notification..................................................37
Setting message delete ...........................................................37
Using password protection ...................................................38
Summary and tips...................................................................42
Start sending email........................................................................45
Turning the radio on and off.................................................45
Registering with the network................................................46
Installing the Desktop Software............................................47
Connecting the handheld to your PC ..................................48
Enabling email redirection ....................................................50
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 email and PIM...............................................60
Redirecting email ....................................................................62
Summary..................................................................................65
Composing and sending messages.............................................67
Setting message options.........................................................67
Setting level of importance....................................................69
Sending peer-to-peer messages.............................................70
Sending one-time messages...................................................72
Sending messages to many contacts ....................................73
Customizing the auto signature............................................74
Receiving delivery confirmation...........................................74
Attaching Address Book entries...........................................75
Using AutoText.......................................................................76
Automatic formatting.............................................................81
Inserting symbols....................................................................83
Summary and tips...................................................................84
Receiving and reading messages ................................................87
Received message options.....................................................87
Receiving long messages .......................................................89
Sending file attachments........................................................90
Managing Address Book attachments.................................91
Adding contacts to Address Book........................................92
Summary and tips...................................................................93
Managing messages.......................................................................95
Filing messages........................................................................95
Saving messages......................................................................97
Searching messages ..............................................................100
Deleting messages.................................................................106
Editing messages...................................................................110
Resending messages.............................................................110

Marking a message as unread.............................................111
Marking all messages read..................................................112
Summary and tips.................................................................113
Using the Address Book.............................................................115
Setting Address Book options.............................................115
Adding addresses .................................................................116
Viewing addresses................................................................120
Editing addresses..................................................................120
Deleting addresses................................................................121
Searching addresses..............................................................122
Summary and tips.................................................................122
Managing Tasks and Appointments........................................125
Using the Tasks function .....................................................125
Using the Calendar function ...............................................129
Summary and tips.................................................................140
Using the MemoPad and Calculator........................................143
Using the MemoPad function .............................................143
Using the Calculator function.............................................145
Summary and tips.................................................................146
Customizing your handheld’s options....................................149
Setting the alarm ...................................................................149
Customizing handheld options ..........................................150
Handheld options .................................................................151
Summary................................................................................159
Frequently asked questions.......................................................161
Alarm......................................................................................161
Battery.....................................................................................161
Storage....................................................................................162
Home screen ..........................................................................164
LCD screen.............................................................................164
Messages.................................................................................165
Punctuation............................................................................168
Desktop Software..................................................................169

Resetting the handheld ........................................................172
Specifications................................................................................175
Research In Motion Limited Software License Agreement.179
Terms and Conditions..........................................................179
Limited Warranty.........................................................................183
Index...............................................................................................189

Important safety information
Please read these safety instructions and the operation instructions
provided in this manual before operating the handheld or its cradle.
Retain these instructions for future use.
Remember to follow any special regulations governing the use of
the 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.
The 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 cradle as a means of storing your
handheld while in a vehicle.
Do not place the RIM 950 Wireless Handheld or its docking 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.
Use only those battery types specified in this User’s Guide. The use
of any other may disable the handheld and may be dangerous.
Discard the handheld properly. As the unit contains a lithium ion
cell, neither the handheld nor the lithium ion cell (nor the AA
battery) should be disposed of in fire. Dispose of the handheld
containing the lithium ion cell in accordance with the laws and
regulations in your area governing disposal of such cell types.
Similarly, dispose of AA batteries in a responsible manner. Contact
RIM if you have any questions concerning disposal of the handheld,
the lithium ion cell, or the AA battery.
The handheld should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. Refer to the operating
instructions starting on page 21 for more information on the battery
and power supply. Power supply cords should be routed so that
they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon
or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
WARNING Do not use any cradle 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.