User Guide

Phone

To send an incoming call to voice mail when your BlackBerry® device is inserted in a holster, press and hold the Volume Down key on the right side of your device.

To set up speed dial for a contact, on the Home screen or in the phone application, press and hold the key that you would like to assign speed dial to.

To add an extension to a phone number, press the Alt key and the X key. Type the extension number.

To type a letter in a phone number field, press the Alt key and the letter key.

To insert a plus sign (+) when typing a phone number, press the O key.

To turn on the speakerphone during a call, press the Speakerphone key ( ) on the keyboard. To turn off the speakerphone during a call, press the Speakerphone key again.

If you are using a wireless headset, to stop listening to a call with the headset, press the Speakerphone key. To listen to a call using the wireless headset again, press the Speakerphone key again.

If you have multiple phone numbers associated with your device, to change the active phone number, from the Home screen, press the Send key. Click your phone number at the top of the screen. Click a phone number.

Troubleshooting: Phone

I cannot make or receive calls

Try performing the following actions:

Verify that your BlackBerry® device is connected to the wireless network.

Verify that your wireless service plan includes phone or voice services.

If you cannot make calls and fixed dialing is turned on, verify that the phone number for your contact appears in your fixed dialing list or turn off fixed dialing.

If you have traveled to another country and you have not changed your smart-dialing options, dial the full phone number, including the country code and area code, for your contact.

If you are not receiving calls, verify that call blocking and call forwarding are turned off.

Your device or your SIM card might support more than one phone number, even if you only have one phone number. Verify that your phone number is set as your active phone number.

If you have more than one phone number associated with your device, verify that the phone number that you want to make calls from and receive calls to is set as your active phone number.

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My phone number appears as Unknown in the phone application

If your BlackBerry® device uses a SIM card, try changing the phone number on your SIM card to change how your phone number appears in the phone application. On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon. Click Advanced Options. Click SIM Card. Highlight the phone number. Press the Menu key. Click Edit SIM Phone Number. Type your phone number. Press the Enter key.

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8350i specifications

The BlackBerry 8350i, released in 2009, is a rugged smartphone that combines the reliability of BlackBerry's communication features with durable design, catering especially to business users in demanding environments. This device marked a notable evolution in BlackBerry's lineup, focusing on both functionality and robustness, making it ideal for those in construction, transportation, and other outdoor industries.

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