RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 User manual

User’s Guide
RIM Inter@ctive Pager
850
Model R800D-2-PW

RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850™ Pager User’s Guide, Version ???
Last revised 02/19/99
Part Number: MAT-02295-001 Rev. 001
At the time of printing, documentation complies with Pager: Operating
System 1.5.0 and Applications version 1.5.0 and Desktop: version 1.5.0.
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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.
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.
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.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Industry Canada Certification
This device complies with Industry Canada RSS 119.
IC 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)......................................................iii
Industry Canada Certification............................................................iv
Important safety information.......................................................ix
Welcome.........................................................................................xi
About this guide................................................................................xiii
Customer support.............................................................................. xiv
1. Introduction.................................................................................1
Contents of your package......................................................................1
The RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 solution ................................................2
Wireless service instructions.................................................................2
Pager components.................................................................................3
LCD components...................................................................................9
2. Getting started...........................................................................15
Activating your pager.........................................................................16
Installing the battery............................................................................17
Registering with the network..............................................................19
Quick start setup..................................................................................21
Setting the alarm..................................................................................23
Sending a message...............................................................................25
Reading a message ..............................................................................29
Using password protection.................................................................30
3. Composing & sending messages ............................................37
Sending a message to multiple contacts.............................................37
Sending messages to other pagers......................................................39
Receiving confirmation of a message.................................................41
Attaching Address Book entries.........................................................42
Setting message options......................................................................43
Using AutoText to compose a message..............................................45
Automatic formatting..........................................................................51

Inserting symbols................................................................................52
4. Receiving & reading messages................................................55
Received message options..................................................................55
Receiving long messages....................................................................57
Managing file attachments.................................................................58
Opening an Address Book attachment..............................................59
Adding attachments to your Address Book......................................61
5. Managing messages .................................................................63
Message status.....................................................................................63
Searching messages.............................................................................64
Saving and recalling search terms......................................................66
Saving messages..................................................................................67
Deleting messages...............................................................................71
Resending a message..........................................................................74
6. Using the Address Book ..........................................................75
Customizing Address Book options ..................................................75
Adding address entries.......................................................................78
Searching address entries...................................................................81
Viewing address entries......................................................................82
Editing address entries.......................................................................83
Deleting address entries .....................................................................85
7. Managing tasks and appointments ........................................87
Using the Tasks function....................................................................87
Using the Calendar function...............................................................94
8. Customizing your pager’s options........................................103
Customizing pager options ..............................................................103
Pager options..................................................................................... 105
Connecting to your PC......................................................................111
9. Frequently asked questions...................................................115
Alarm.................................................................................................115
Battery................................................................................................ 115
Home screen......................................................................................117
LCD screen........................................................................................ 117

Messages............................................................................................117
Punctuation........................................................................................119
Resetting the pager............................................................................120
10. Specifications........................................................................123
11. Advanced user’s tips.............................................................127
Tips for navigating............................................................................127
Tips for selecting................................................................................130
Tips for editing ..................................................................................130
Limited Warranty .......................................................................133
Research In Motion Limited Software License Agreement...137
Terms and Conditions.......................................................................137
Index ............................................................................................141

Important safety
information
Remember to follow any special regulations governing the use of
the RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850™Pager 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 pager. 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 RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 Pager is not an FAA-approved
electronic device for use on aircraft. Switch off the pager when in
an aircraft. The effect of the use of the pager 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
pager, 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, the effect of the radio signals from the
pager on other electronic systems, including those in your car (such
as electronic fuel-injection systems, electronic anti-skid braking
systems, and electronic cruise-control systems) is unknown and
malfunction of these systems may result.

Avoid using the pager in any environment requiring your full
attention, such as when driving a vehicle. Do not use the cradle
provided in the RIM Inter@ctive Pager 850 package as a means of
storing your pager while in a vehicle. When using a cradle, make
sure that it is a cradle that RIM has supplied for that particular use
of your pager. Do not use any cradle, charging unit or any other
accessory that is not manufactured or supplied by RIM or an
authorized RIM accessories supplier. Use of any accessory that is
not supplied or approved for use by RIM is not permitted.
Use only those battery types specified in this User’s Guide. The use
of any other may disable the pager and may be dangerous. Discard
the pager properly. As the unit contains a lithium ion cell, neither
the pager nor the lithium ion cell (nor the AA battery) should be
disposed of in fire. Dispose of the pager 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 pager, the lithium ion cell, or
the AA battery.
Failure to observe all these instructions will void the Limited
Warranty, and may lead to suspension or denial of services to the
offender, or legal action, or both.