Using Your BlackBerry | Sprint Nextel 8830 guide

Using Your BlackBerry® 8830

Now that you have your BlackBerry® device set up and ready to use, you can start taking advantage of all the features of your device. This section outlines many of the basic features of your BlackBerry® device. For complete details, click Help ( ) or go online to access your complete user guide.

Here’s a list of basic features to get you started:

♦Making and Answering Phone Calls (page 18).

♦Using Voicemail (page 21).

♦Sending Email Messages (page 22).

♦Sending SMS (Text) Messages – Domestic (U.S.) Only (page 23).

♦Sending PIN Messages (page 23).

♦Adding Contacts (page 24).

♦Using the Calendar (page 24).

♦Going to Web Pages (page 25).

♦Setting a BlackBerry® 8830 Password (page 26).

♦Locking and Unlocking the BlackBerry® 8830 (page 26).

♦Inserting a microSD Card (page 27).

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Sprint Nextel 8830 manual Using Your BlackBerry

Contents

24/07 Page Table of Contents Sprint WorldwideSM Wireless Service Frequently Asked Questions Page Welcome to Sprint Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint Getting Started With Your BlackBerry Getting to Know Your BlackBerry Your Device Applications Navigating With Your BlackBerryPress the Menu button to open a menu Getting to Know Your BlackBerry Getting to Know Your Device Setting Up Your BlackBerry Set-Up ChecklistSetting Up Your BlackBerry Insert the Battery Setting Up Your DeviceTo insert the battery Setting Up Your BlackBerry Charge the Battery Complete the Setup Wizard Turn Your BlackBerry 8830 On Using Your BlackBerry 8830 Without a Wireless Connection Connect to the Sprint National Network Set Up Your Sprint Voicemail Voicemail Passcode Setting Up Email on Your BlackBerry Choosing Your Email Setup OptionBlackBerry Internet Service Option Setting Up Email BlackBerry Enterprise Server Option Using the BlackBerry Internet Service Option Setting Up Email on Your BlackBerryBlackBerry Desktop Redirector Option Setting Up Email To set up your email accounts from your device Using the BlackBerry Enterprise Server Option Using the BlackBerry Desktop Redirector OptionTo use Enterprise Activation from your device Finding More Information Using Your BlackBerry Using Your BlackBerry Using Your Device Making and Answering Phone Calls Making a Phone CallAnswering a Phone Call Using Call Waiting Using the Mute OptionUsing the Speakerphone In-Call Options Making Emergency Calls Domestic U.S. Only Enhanced 911 E911 Information Domestic U.S. OnlyTo make an emergency call Using Voicemail New Voicemail Message AlertsRetrieving Your Voicemail Messages Using Another Phone to Access Your Voicemail Messages Sending Email MessagesVoicemail Options Click Compose Email Sending PIN Messages Click Compose SMS TextClick Compose PIN Using the Calendar Adding ContactsAdding an Appointment Viewing and Editing Appointments Going to Web Pages Tips Setting a BlackBerry 8830 Password Click Options Security Options Click General SettingsLocking and Unlocking the BlackBerry To lock your BlackBerry device Inserting a microSD Card Location Settings Domestic U.S. Only To enable your phone’s Location featureClick Options Advanced Options GPS Using Bluetooth With Your BlackBerry Turning the Bluetooth Radio On or OffPairing With Another Bluetooth-Enabled Device To turn on the Bluetooth Radio Using Your BlackBerry 8830 as a Modem Setting Up a Data Connection With Your Personal ComputerTo set up your device-to-PC data connection Using Your Device Installing the BlackBerry Desktop Software To install the BlackBerry Desktop SoftwareClick Begin BlackBerry Desktop Software Using Your Device Using Your BlackBerry 8830 With a Hearing Aid Device Using Your Device Finding Help With Other Features User GuideAdditional Resources Sprint WorldwideSM Wireless Service To activate Sprint Worldwide serviceGetting Started Sprint Worldwide Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service Your SIM Card Activating Global Roaming Mode To set your global roaming optionsClick Manage Connections Mobile Network Options Making Calls Using Plus + Code Dialing Making and Receiving Worldwide CallsTo use Plus Code Dialing to place an international call Direct Dial Calling the United States From Another CountryTo place an international call by dialing direct To place a call to the United States from another country Sprint Voicemail Service Setting Up Your Voicemail Access Number Accessing Your Voicemail Voicemail TroubleshootingNew Message Indicators Retrieving Voicemail Messages Getting Started With Data Services Accessing Your Email and Data Services on GSM NetworksInternational Data Roaming Accessing Your Email and Data Services on Cdma Networks To select a GSM data service carrier for a specific country Understanding Status Messages Try Later Service ErrorConflict Again Self Check Contacting Sprint Please call the numbers below if you need assistance From a landline phone when outside the United States France 0800-903200 Dominica BlackBerry 8830 Basics and Shortcuts Navigating ScreensBlackBerry 8830 Basics and Shortcuts Typing and Editing Fields Menus Status Indicators Battery StatusBasics & Shortcuts Wireless Network Coverage Features Shortcuts Phone Shortcuts Browser Shortcuts Message List Shortcuts Calendar Shortcuts Move the cursor horizontallyWeek view Move the cursor vertically Frequently Asked Questions FAQsWhy does my BlackBerry device not turn on? Why does my BlackBerry device not charge? Why can I not send or receive email messages? Frequently Asked Questions How do I reset my BlackBerry device? How do I clean the screen? Where can I buy accessories for my BlackBerry device? BlackBerry Internet Service Frequently Asked Questions Why does the screen on my BlackBerry device turn off? Why can I not add a supported email address? Where Can I Find More Information? Services Covered By These Ts&Cs & Additional Terms Terms and ConditionsBasic Definitions Subscriber Agreement When You Accept The Agreement Our PoliciesTerm Commitments & Early Termination Fees When You Don’t Have To Pay An Early Termination Fee Our Right To Suspend Or Terminate ServicesOur Right To Change The Agreement & Your Related Rights Your Right To Terminate Services Credit Checks & Credit Information Restrictions On Using Services Account Spending Limits ASLDeposits & Returning Deposits Coverage Where Your Device Will Work Your Device, Number & E-mail Address Caller IDPorting/Transferring Phone Numbers About Data Services & Content Roaming Specific Terms & Restrictions On Using Data Services Account & Service Charges Pro-rating Unused MinutesActivation & Miscellaneous Charges How We Calculate Your Charges For Billing Purposes Subscriber Agreement General Terms and Conditions of Service Your Bill Your Payments Late FeesTaxes & Government Fees Protecting Our Network & Services SurchargesDisputing Charges You Must Still Pay Undisputed Charges Location Based Services Your PrivacyOr Other Emergency Calls You Agree We Are Not Responsible For Certain Problems If Your Device Is Lost or StolenDisclaimer of Warranties We Agree To First Contact Each Other With Any Disputes You Agree Our Liability Is Limited No Consequential Damages Subscriber Agreement General Terms and Conditions of Service Exceptions To Our Agreement To Arbitrate Disputes No Class ActionsNo Trial By Jury Indemnification Other Important Terms Legal Notice PRINTSPEC-023