Welcome to BlackBerry!

Get ready to experience the freedom and connectivity of your all-in-one mobile solution. Setting up your BlackBerry® Storm™ smartphone is easy. Simply follow the instructions in this guide to set up your device and learn the basics quickly.

Insert the SIM card and battery

Depending on your BlackBerry® device model or your wireless service provider, you might not need to insert a SIM card to use your device. For more information, see the Learn More booklet that came with your device.

If the battery is charged, your device turns on automatically. If your device does not turn on, charge the battery.

Charge the battery

Battery power level indicators

full battery power

battery charging

low battery power

Be safe!

Please read the Safety and Product Information booklet, located on the BlackBerry® User Tools CD, before using your device or any accessories that came with your device. This booklet includes important safety information about your battery. To view the most recent version of the Safety and Product Information booklet, visit www.blackberry.com/go/docs.

Complete the setup wizard

The setup wizard is designed to help you learn about navigation and typing, change options to personalize your BlackBerry® device, set up wireless and Bluetooth® connections and set up one or more email addresses. The setup wizard should appear automatically the first time that you turn on your device.

1.If the setup wizard does not appear automatically, on the Home screen or in the Setup folder, click the Setup Wizard icon.

2.Complete the instructions on the screen.

Set up an email address

To perform this task, you must know the login information for your existing email addresses or your administrator must have provided you with an enterprise activation password.

1.On the Home screen or in the Setup folder, click the Setup Wizard icon.

2.On the email setup screen, select one of the following options:

•I want to create or add an email address: This email setup option is most common for individual users. Use this option to associate your BlackBerry® device with one or more (up to ten) existing email addresses (for example, a Google Mail™ or Windows Live™ Hotmail® email account) or to create a new email address for your device. To use a social networking application on your device, you must use this option to associate your device with the email address that you use to receive social networking notifications. If this option does not appear, contact your wireless service provider.

•I want to use a work email account with a BlackBerry Enterprise Server: This email setup option is most common for corporate users. Use this option to associate your device with a work email account using the BlackBerry® Enterprise Server if your administrator has provided you with an enterprise activation password.

3.Click Next.

4. Complete the instructions on the screen.

Note: When your email address is set up correctly, you receive a confirmation message. To view and manage your email messages, on the Home screen, click the Messages icon.

I cannot set up an email address

Try performing the following actions:

•On the Home screen or in the Setup folder, click the Setup Wizard icon. On the email setup screen, verify that you have typed all the email address information correctly. To view the password that you typed, select the Show Password check box.

•Verify that the email address is associated with a supported email account (for example, a POP3 email account or an IMAP email account). For more information about supported email accounts, contact your wireless service provider.

•If you are switching from another BlackBerry® device that is associated with one or more email addresses using the BlackBerry® Internet Service, you must switch devices automatically or manually using the email setup application. For more information about switching devices, see the Learn More booklet that came with your device.

For more information about setting up an email address, visit www.blackberry.com/go/docs and click BlackBerry Internet Service.

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Blackberry 9500, 9530 warranty Welcome to BlackBerry, Complete the setup wizard
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9500, 9530 specifications

The BlackBerry 9530, commonly known as the BlackBerry Storm, was a significant entry into the world of smartphones when it was released in November 2008. This device not only marked BlackBerry's foray into touch-screen technology but also aimed to compete head-to-head with other flagship smartphones of its time, notably the iPhone.

One of the standout features of the BlackBerry 9530 was its innovative SurePress touch-screen technology. This unique mechanism allowed the screen to physically press down, providing tactile feedback to users and enhancing the typing experience. Unlike many touch-screen devices that relied solely on finger taps, the SurePress technology ensured that users were confident that their inputs had registered, which was particularly valuable for email-heavy BlackBerry users.

The BlackBerry 9530 ran on the BlackBerry OS and featured a 3.25-inch display that boasted a resolution of 480x360 pixels. The 3.2-megapixel camera allowed users to capture moments on the go, though it lacked some of the advanced capabilities found in contemporary smartphones, such as flash and autofocus. The device supported video recording as well, a feature that enhanced its multimedia capabilities.

Under the hood, the BlackBerry 9530 was powered by a Qualcomm MSM7600 processor, running at 528 MHz, paired with 1GB of internal storage, expandable via a microSD card slot. This amount of memory was sufficient for basic app usage and media storage, making it a versatile device for its era.

Connectivity was another strong suit of the BlackBerry Storm. The device supported 3G networks, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth technology, allowing users to stay connected and easily share files, access the internet, and perform tasks with ease. The built-in GPS functionality was a valuable addition for navigation and location-based services.

The BlackBerry Bridge feature allowed seamless integration with other BlackBerry devices, providing users with an ecosystem of interconnected services. The emphasis on security, a hallmark of BlackBerry devices, was present in the 9530, ensuring that corporate users could utilize the device confidently for work-related tasks.

In conclusion, the BlackBerry 9530 was an ambitious device that tried to blend the traditional BlackBerry experience with modern touch capabilities. Its introduction of SurePress technology, combined with its robust email functionality, made it a popular choice among professionals. Although the device faced stiff competition and criticism regarding its performance and app ecosystem, it paved the way for future Blackberry iterations and exemplified the company’s efforts to innovate in a rapidly changing smartphone market.
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