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Applications	147
Add an application	147
View properties for an application	147
Delete a third-party application	147
Receive a device password prompt before you add an application	147
View the size of an application database	147
Application troubleshooting	148
Media	149
Media file management	149
Songs, ring tones, videos, and voice notes	151
Playlists	154
Pictures	156
Media card options	159
Media shortcuts	18
Media troubleshooting	161
Maps	163
Map basics	163
Navigation	164
Map options	165
Map shortcuts	19
Maps troubleshooting	166
GPS technology	167
About GPS technology	167
Get your GPS location	167
Prevent others from tracking your location	167
GPS technology troubleshooting	167
Contacts	169
Contact basics	169
Mailing lists	171
Caller ID	28
Categories	173
Address lookup	174
SIM card phone book	175
Contact list options	176
Contact troubleshooting	177
Calendar	179
Calendar basics	179

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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.

Contents

User Guide SWDT215510-215510-1001044648-001 Contents Voice dialing 103 117 179 189 225 247 273 297 About typing input methods Type text using SureType technologySwitch typing input methods BlackBerry basics Set owner information Switch applicationsTurn on standby mode Assign an application to a Convenience key BlackBerry basics shortcuts BlackBerry basics troubleshootingExpand a folder Collapse a folderPage Phone shortcuts Shortcuts Message shortcuts Camera and video camera shortcutsTyping shortcuts Work with text Insert symbolsSearch shortcuts Attachment shortcuts On a web Browser shortcutsMedia shortcuts A presentation Calendar shortcuts Map shortcutsPage Phone basics Phone Make a call when the device is locked Dial using numbers or lettersSwitch applications during a call Switch calls Emergency calls Volume Improve sound quality during a call Change the default volume for callsMake a call using a voice command Voice dialing Set the matching sensitivity level for voice commands Dial an extension using a voice commandCheck your phone number using a voice command Turn off choice lists for voice commands Improve voice recognition of numbers Change the voice mail access numberVoice mail Set playback options for voice dialing Conference calls Speed dial Caller ID About call logs Call logsChange the caller ID picture for a contact Delete the caller ID picture for a contact Delete call log notes Add notes to a call logChange call log notes Forward a call log Call forwarding Call waiting Change a call forwarding phone number Add a call forwarding phone numberDelete a call forwarding phone number Prerequisites Call blocking Change the call blocking passwordCall blocking About call blocking Turn on fixed dialing Fixed dialingAbout fixed dialing Prerequisites Fixed dialing Delete a contact from your fixed dialing list Set the default country code and area codeSmart dialing Change a contact in your fixed dialing list Prerequisites TTY support TTY supportSet options for dialing extensions About TTY support Phone options Multiple phone numbers Click General Options Set the Auto End Calls field to Never Sort phone numbers or contacts on the Phone screenTurn off the prompt that appears before you delete items Click General Options Cannot make or receive calls Phone troubleshootingReset a call timer Click Last Call or Total Calls Click Clear Timer My phone number appears as Unknown in the phone Cannot make calls using a voice commandCannot check my voice mail Cannot join a call Page Voice dialing Set playback options for voice dialing Turn off choice lists for voice commandsSet the matching sensitivity level for voice commands Turn off voice prompts Improve voice recognition of numbers Voice dialing troubleshootingUse a headset Page Camera and video camera Change the location for storing pictures or videos Change the default flash modeTurn on low-light mode for videos Camera and video camera options Apply a color effect to pictures Change the video size and formatSet picture size Set picture quality Some pictures that I take are blurry Camera and video camera troubleshootingCannot save pictures or videos Flash dims or turns off Email message basics Email messages Save a message Blind carbon copy a contactAttach a contact to a message Set the importance level for a message Create a link for a PIN Delete a messageDelete multiple messages Mark a message as opened or unopened Sent messages Email message folders Stop a message from sending Click Email SettingsHide sent messages About email message filters Email message filtersCreate an email message filter Turn on an email message filter Options for email message filtersChange an email message filter Change the order of email message filters Forward email messages to your device when no filters applyDelete an email message filter Click Firewall Email message forwardingStop forwarding email messages to your device Block incoming messages Request delivery or read confirmation for email messages Reset a blocked message counterMessage options Check spelling automatically before sending email messages Click Show Address Click Default Services Change the Messaging Cmime fieldAdd a signature Set an out-of-office reply View more of the subject line for messages Click General SettingsMessage list options Delete the disclaimer from an email message About multiple message lists Set how long your device stores messagesUse one message list or multiple message lists Hide the new or unopened message indicator Cannot send messages Message troubleshootingAm not receiving messages Some email message folders appear dimmed Cannot file email messagesSome messages no longer appear on my device Message or attachment is truncatedPage Page Find your PIN PIN messagesPIN message basics About PIN messages Set a high importance level for received PIN messages Save a message Sent messages Set the Keep Messages field Hide the new or unopened message indicator Message shortcuts Am not receiving messages Page Page Find your SMS phone number SMS text messagesSMS text message basics About SMS text messages Click Add Recipient Add a contact to an SMS text message Click Remove History Delete the history from an SMS text message About cell broadcasting Cell broadcastingPrerequisites Cell broadcasting Click Cell Broadcast Turn on cell broadcastingStop receiving messages from a cell broadcast channel Rename a cell broadcast channel Request delivery notification for all SMS text messages Turn off AutoText for SMS text messagesView more of the history in SMS text messages Store SMS text messages on your SIM card Set the Validity Period field Set a wireless network type for sending SMS text messagesSet the Network to Send Over field Hide the new or unopened message indicator Message shortcuts Am not receiving SMS text messages Cannot send SMS text messages Cannot turn on cell broadcasting Page MMS message basics MMS messages Attach Picture Attach Audio Attach Video Create a slide show in an MMS message Forward an MMS message Delete a message Save a media file from an MMS message MMS message attachmentsAttach a media file to an MMS message Attach an appointment to an MMS message Click View Attachment Add a contact to your address book from an MMS messageRequest delivery or read notification for an MMS message Click Add To Calendar View the size of an MMS message before sending it Stop receiving MMS messages when roaming Set the Keep Messages field Press the Menu key Block MMS messages 100 Cannot attach a file to an MMS message 102 Typing basics Typing Set the trackball sensitivity Cancel a text selectionSet the cursor speed Turn on key tones Typing input methods Type text using SureType technologyType text using multi-tap Switch typing input methods Change the typing input language Switch typing input methods when typingSpelling checker About typing input languages Click Custom Dictionary Change options for checking spellingAdd a word to the custom dictionary Change a word in the custom dictionary Custom dictionary About AutoText AutoTextDelete all custom dictionary items Stop adding items to the custom dictionary automatically Delete an AutoText entry Change an AutoText entryUndo an AutoText change Cannot type a password Typing troubleshooting Cannot check spelling SureType technology does not recognize a word Search criteria SearchAbout search Search for messages Search for messages by contact or subject View a list of saved searchesChange a saved search Delete a saved search Search for organizer data 116 Attachment basics Attachments Document attachments View the table of contents in a documentView tracked changes in a document Spreadsheet attachments Presentation attachments Media attachments VCard contact attachments Skipped content bar appears in a document Attachment troubleshootingQuestion mark appears on a slide Synchronization Prerequisites Wireless email reconciliationReconcile email messages over the wireless network Delete email messages over the wireless network About synchronization conflicts Prerequisites Wireless data synchronizationSynchronize organizer data over the wireless network Change the Wireless Synchronization field to Yes Delete all device data Prerequisites Wireless data restorationManage data synchronization conflicts About backing up and restoring device data Click Purge Deleted Items Synchronization troubleshooting 127 128 Browser basics Browser Save a web page to a message list Follow a linkMove back or forward a web Move through a web page line by line Links, pictures, and web page addresses Zoom in to or out from a picture Forward a link or picture from a webForward a web page address View a full picture on a web About bookmarks for web pages Browser bookmarksChange the picture quality in the browser Load pictures on a web Delete a bookmark for a web Make a web page available offlineChange a bookmark for a web Forward a bookmark for a web Rename a bookmark folder for web pages File a bookmark for a webExpand a folder Collapse a folder About web feeds View web feed contentListen to web feed content Web feeds Delete a web feed Mark a web feed title as opened or unopenedChange a web feed File a web feed Clear browser history Change the default browser viewBrowser options Clear a browser cache Set the home Set the web content type that the browser acceptsSet the default browser configuration Change the number of times animated graphics repeat Receive a prompt before closing the browser Browser securitySet the character encoding for all web pages Receive a prompt before running a script Manage browser security About WtlsTLS options Prompt if Client Cert Not Found Add a trusted content serverDefault Client Certificate Wtls options Browser push options Browser pushAbout browser push Turn on browser push IP Hosts Browser troubleshootingNo browser is available on my device Process IP Cannot set up automatic synchronization for bookmarks 146 Delete a third-party application ApplicationsAdd an application View properties for an application Cannot add applications Application troubleshooting Media file management Receive a media file using Bluetooth technologyClick Receive Using Bluetooth Media Rename a media file Send As Email Send As MMS Send Using BluetoothForward a media file Delete a media file View properties for a media file Songs, ring tones, videos, and voice notesMove a media file Change the amount of memory available for media files Shuffle songs Play a song or video on a webSave a song or video from a web Record a voice note Search for a media file Switch applications during a songPlay the next or previous song in a category Repeat a media file Add a song or video to a playlist Amplify the volumeKeep backlighting on when you play a video Playlists Delete a playlist Delete a song or video from a playlistChange the order of songs or videos in a playlist View a playlist Save a picture PicturesView a picture Add a picture folder Download a Home screen background Rename a picture or picture folderDelete a picture or picture folder Move a picture View pictures in a list Use a picture as the Home screen backgroundView pictures as a slide show Change the number of seconds between slides in a slide show About media card encryption Media card optionsPan a picture About media cards View the amount of available memory on a media card Turn on mass storage mode manuallyTurn off the mass storage mode prompt Turn off mass storage mode support Cannot open media files Media troubleshootingTurn off media card support Cannot play a song or video on a web My device does not recognize my media card Map basics Maps Navigation Map options Diagonal lines appear on a map Maps troubleshootingKeep backlighting on when you track your movement Hide the tracking information at the bottom of a map Get your GPS location GPS technology troubleshootingGPS technology About GPS technology 168 Contact basics Contacts About custom ring tones Delete a contactAbout pauses and waits Add a pause or a wait to a phone number Change a mailing list Mailing listsAbout mailing lists Create a mailing list Delete a mailing list View a mailing listClick Delete Group Categorize a contact, task, or memo CategoriesAbout categories Create a category for contacts, tasks, or memos Address lookup Copy contacts from your SIM card to your address book SIM card phone bookAbout the SIM card phone book Add a contact to your SIM card Delete a SIM card contact Contact list optionsCopy a contact from your address book to your SIM card Change a SIM card contact Set the Name Display field to Last name, First name Contact troubleshootingSet display options for contacts Prevent duplicate names in your address book Caller ID pictures are not appearing on my device Calendar basics Calendar Every Schedule a meetingRecurrence fields Click Invite Attendee Delete an appointment or a meeting Switch days in Day viewMeetings Open an appointment or a meeting Send an email message to all meeting participants View your calendar when responding to a meetingRespond to a meeting invitation Change the list of participants for a meeting Change the start and end time for days Change the default calendar viewChange the default reminder time for calendar entries Calendar options Click General Options Change the First Day of Week field View tasks in a calendarChange the first day of the week Hide free time in Agenda view View the number of calendar entries stored in a calendar Change how long your device stores calendar entriesClick General Options Change the Keep Appointments field Multiple calendars Cannot schedule appointments that span multiple days Calendar troubleshootingCannot set some fields when scheduling appointments Click Default Services 188 Change a task TasksTask basics Create a task Click Hide Completed Hide completed tasksForward a task or memo Delete a task 191 View tasks in the calendar Task list options 193 194 Change a memo MemosMemo basics Create a memo Delete a memo Memo list options 198 Silence the alarm AlarmAbout the alarm Turn on the alarm 200 Use the calculator CalculatorConvert a measurement 202 Bluetooth technology basics Bluetooth technology Click Transfer Address Book Switch to a paired Bluetooth enabled device during a callShare contacts with a paired Bluetooth enabled car kit Click Activate Bluetooth device Restrict outgoing calls Bluetooth technology optionsRename a paired Bluetooth enabled device Delete a paired Bluetooth enabled device Set the LED Connection Indicator field to Off Change the pairing name for your BlackBerry deviceTurn off Bluetooth connection notification Turn off the prompt that appears when connecting or pairing Cannot pair with a Bluetooth enabled device Bluetooth technology troubleshootingCannot type a passkey on a Bluetooth enabled device My list of paired Bluetooth enabled devices does not appear 208 Set the date and time Date and time troubleshootingClick Update Time Date and time 210 Notification basics Notification profiles Change your ring tone Delete a notification profilePrevent notification during calls LED notification LED notificationSilence your device View a list of saved ring tones About custom notification Turn on wireless coverage notificationSet the LED Coverage Indicator field to On Custom notification Add Name Change Name Change the order of notification profile exceptionsChange a notification profile exception Click Add Name Delete Name Notification profile troubleshootingDelete a notification profile exception My device is vibrating more times than expected 217 218 Respond to an invitation Turn on invitation passwordsBlackBerry Messenger Contacts Add a group Turn off invitation forwarding optionsView a contacts information Rename a contact Conversations Turn off ping vibration Add an emoticonSend a file to a contact Ping a contact Availability Click Set Alert Receive notification when a contact becomes available Backlighting Display and keyboardDisplay options Move an application icon Set the display fontAbout organizing applications Add an application folder Hide an application icon Keyboard optionsDelete an application folder Themes My display changed Display troubleshootingDownload a theme My device screen turns off 230 Language Change the input options for SureType technology Turn off the shortcut for switching typing input languagesChange the Use Input Method Shortcut field to No Set display options for contacts Language troubleshootingSome characters do not appear correctly on my device 234 Network connection indicators Wireless network coverageFind information about wireless coverage indicators Turn off a wireless connection About the preferred wireless network list Turn on wireless coverage notificationClick My Preferred Network List Click Add Network Change the order of preferred wireless networks About roaming Turn off data serviceSwitch wireless networks manually Verify the status of network connections and services Connect to a Wi-Fi network Wi-Fi connection settingsAbout connecting to a Wi-Fi network About Wi-Fi profiles Change the order of Wi-Fi profiles Install a root certificate on your computer Switch Wi-Fi networks manuallyPrevent your device from connecting to a Wi-Fi network Delete a Wi-Fi profile Change a Wi-Fi profile Advanced Wi-Fi connection settingsWi-Fi profile connection options Automatically obtain IP address and DNS Wi-Fi profile IP and DNS optionsIP Address Cannot connect to a wireless network UMA connection settingsWireless network coverage troubleshooting About connecting to a Wi-Fi network for UMA Cannot synchronize a certificate Cannot connect to a Wi-Fi network 246 Power, battery, and memory 248 Copy contacts from your SIM card to your address book SIM cardAbout the SIM card phone book Add a contact to your SIM card About SIM card security Change a SIM card contactDelete a SIM card contact Store SMS text messages on your SIM card Change the SIM card PIN code Protect your SIM card with a PIN codeChange the display name for a phone number 252 Security basics Security Password keeper Delete a password from the password keeper View a password in the password keeperChange a password in the password keeper Hide passwords in the password keeper Encryption Generate an encryption key Set content protection strengthProtect your device data About encryption keys Turn on memory cleaning Memory cleaningAbout content compression About memory cleaning Verify security software Advanced securityDelete sensitive application data from the device memory About security self-tests About PGP keys About two-factor authenticationAbout certificates About the key store Smart cards Software tokens VPN settings Set the Token serial number field Change the user name and password for a VPN profileLog in to a VPN Change the software token for a VPN profile Cannot unlock my device using my smart card Security troubleshooting About permissions for third-party applications Reset connection permissions for third-party applicationsClick Reset Settings Third-party application control Interaction permissions for third-party applications Connection permissions for third-party applications Data permissions for third-party applications 268 About BrickBreaker BrickBreakerBrickBreaker capsules Set the paddle speed Adjust the volumeBrickBreaker scoring Play BrickBreaker Click High Scores Submit a score to the BrickBreaker high score web siteCheck the high scores on the BrickBreaker web site Click Send High Score 272 Delete a service book Service booksAbout service books Accept a service book 274 Troubleshooting 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 Click Diagnostics Test Diagnostic reportsAbout diagnostic reports Run a diagnostic report View a diagnostic report Delete a diagnostic report Submit a diagnostic reportSet a default recipient for diagnostic reports Submit a Wi-Fi diagnostic report Wi-Fi diagnostic reportsCannot run or submit a diagnostic report About Wi-Fi diagnostic reports Set a default recipient for Wi-Fi diagnostic reports 292 Glossary BlackBerry enabled device LED Mass storage mode Triple DES 296 Legal notice 298

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