Blackberry 8120 manual Web feeds, About web feeds, Subscribe to a web feed, View web feed content

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Web feeds

About web feeds

Web feeds provide you with information about updates to web site content. You can open a web feed to view a list of titles and descriptions for updated web site content. For example, if you open a sports web feed for a news web site, you can scan a list of sports stories that the web site has published since the last time that you checked the web feed. If a title interests you, you can view the web feed content, or if an audio version of the content is available, you can listen to the web feed content.

You can open web feeds on web pages, or you can subscribe to web feeds and open them from your bookmark list. In your bookmark list, web feeds that have been updated since the last time you checked them appear in italic. In a web feed, unopened web feed titles appear in bold.

If one or more web feeds are available on a web page, the Add Web Feed option appears in the menu.

Subscribe to a web feed

1.On a web page, press the Menu key.

2.Click Add Web Feed.

3.Select the check box beside a web feed.

4.In the Auto Synchronize field, set how often the browser should check for updates to the web feed.

5.In the Start time field, set the time of day when the browser should start checking for updates.

6.Click Add.

View web feed content

1.In a web feed, highlight a title.

2.Press the Menu key.

3.Perform one of the following actions:

To view a summary of the story, click Show Description.

To view the full story, click Read Story.

To hide a description, highlight a title. Press the Menu key. Click Hide Description.

Listen to web feed content

If your BlackBerry® device is associated with an email account that uses the BlackBerry® Internet Service, you can listen to web feed content that does not exceed 5 MB. If your BlackBerry device is associated with an email account that uses the BlackBerry® Enterprise Server, you might not be able to listen to web feed content that exceeds 128 KB. For more information, contact your administrator.

1.In a web feed, highlight a title.

2.Press the Menu key.

3.Click Get Audio.

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Blackberry 8120 Web feeds, About web feeds, Subscribe to a web feed, View web feed content, Listen to web feed content

8120 specifications

The BlackBerry 8120, part of the BlackBerry Pearl series, was released in 2007 and remains notable for integrating powerful features with a compact design. This smartphone aimed to cater to both business professionals and everyday consumers, offering an array of functionalities that enhanced communication and connectivity.

One of the standout characteristics of the BlackBerry 8120 was its sleek and lightweight design. Weighing only about 134 grams, it was easy to carry and fit comfortably in the palm or pocket. The phone showcased a distinctive glossy finish, available in various colors, which gave it an appealing look.

At the heart of the BlackBerry 8120 was its QWERTY keyboard cleverly combined with a SureType predictive text system. This innovative keyboard layout allowed users to type messages quickly and accurately, making communication seamless. The device also featured a 2.0-inch display with a resolution of 240 x 260 pixels, which provided adequate clarity for reading emails, text messages, and browsing the web.

Connectivity was a strong suit for the BlackBerry 8120, supporting Wi-Fi connectivity via an integrated 802.11b/g adapter. This allowed users to access the internet and email services without relying solely on cellular data, thereby enhancing its appeal for business users who needed to stay connected while on the go. In terms of cellular technology, it supported quad-band GSM and GPRS, ensuring broad network compatibility.

The BlackBerry 8120 came equipped with a 2.0-megapixel camera, allowing users to capture images quickly. While not groundbreaking by today’s standards, it provided decent image quality for casual photography and allowed users to share their moments via email or MMS.

On the software front, the device operated on the BlackBerry OS, offering a rich ecosystem of applications and services tailored for productivity. Features such as email support, calendar integration, and task management made it an ideal tool for professionals seeking to enhance their workflow.

Battery life was another impressive feature, with the BlackBerry 8120 boasting up to 15 days of standby time and over 5 hours of talk time, ensuring that users could go about their day without constantly worrying about recharging.

In conclusion, the BlackBerry 8120 exemplified the convergence of style and functionality during its time. With its user-friendly design, reliable performance, and robust connectivity options, it laid the groundwork for future smartphones, appealing to a diverse user base that valued both communication and productivity.