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Blackberry 857 Cell Phone User Manual

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2. Click press down the trackwheel with your thumb to open menus and select options similar to the click function of a mouse used with your PC S Scroll through accented characters When composing a message or entering text press and hold a letter key while rolling the trackwheel to scroll through international characters characters with accents When the desired character appears release the letter key ALT characters nee The orange ALT key activates the numeric and ALT key symbol characters printed in orange above the alphabetic keys Press the ALT key once to affect the next character you type Press and hold the ALT key while you type to affect all characters An A icon appears in the top right corner of your screen when the ALT key is active Installation and User s Guide Get to know your handheld Description of keys Key Function Horizontal scroll and changing options 5 2 e Hold the ALT key while you roll the trackwheel to move the cursor horizontally across screen lines except in the Home screen where ALT ROLL will move the cursor vertically Hold the ALT key while you roll the trackwheel to scroll through field options SHIFT key Capitalize alpha characters Press the SHIFT key once to capitalize the next character that you type Press and hold the SHIFT key while you type so that all letters are capitalized Press and hold
3. Select the location and name of the file as desired and click Save A dialog box will chart the progress of the data transfer from the handheld to your PC Once the information has been saved to your PC you return to the Backup and Restore window Note You can backup specific databases to your PC by performing an Advanced backup See the online help topic Performing an Advanced backup for more information restore files back to the handheld Place your handheld in the cradle and connect it to your PC In the Desktop Manager double click Backup and Restore The Backup and Restore window appears Installation and User s Guide Using the Desktop Software Synchronizing PIM To restore everything that was saved previously from your handheld click the Restore button The Select file for Full Restore window appears Select the file name that contains the information you want to restore and click Open A dialog box will chart the progress of the data transfer from the PC to your handheld Once the information is retrieved and organized another dialog box appears warning you that you are replacing the information currently stored in the listed databases of the handheld Click Yes to continue Once the information has been restored to your handheld you return to the Backup and Restore window Note You can restore only specific databases to your handheld by performing an Advanced restore See the online help topic Pe
4. Managing Tasks and Appointments Using the Calendar function 129 4 In the Reminder field select how early you want to be notified of the appointment If you do not wish to be reminded of the appointment set this field to None 5 If the appointment will occur regularly set the Recurrence field to reflect how often the appointment should appear in your calendar See page 130 for more information on setting recurring appointments 6 To save your appointment click to view the menu Scroll to Save Appointment and click You return to the Calendar screen Note You will always be notified of pending appointments with reminders even if you have turned off your handheld In Day or Week view press SHIFT while rolling the trackwheel in the Calendar screen to set the duration of the appointment prior to selecting New Appointment Appointment fields The New Appointment screen contains the following fields Subject Type the subject for the appointment Location Type the location where the appointment is to be held Start Date Select the start date of the appointment The default is today s date Start Time Select the start time for the appointment The default is the current time rounded to the nearest hour You can change the hour and minutes settings by pressing the SPACE key End Date Select the end date of the appointment The default is today s date Installation and User s Guide 130 Managing Tasks and
5. functions The name of each function appears at the bottom of the screen Installation and User s Guide Get to know your handheld Turning off the handheld 23 3 To select a function scroll to the appropriate icon and click the trackwheel to open that function s screen Tip You can also select a function by pressing the underlined character in the function s name For example press M for Messages Turning off the handheld There are two methods of turning off the handheld e Press and hold the silver key until the handheld turns off e Inthe Home screen scroll to the POWER OFF icon and click Description of keys The following chart describes special keyboard and trackwheel combinations that will help you navigate compose messages and configure options on the handheld Key Function O Power On Off Backlight e Press the silver key once to turn on the SILVER KEY handheld e When the handheld is on press the silver key once to activate backlighting Press again to turn off backlighting Backlighting will turn off automatically if you do not press any keys for 20 seconds e Press and hold the silver key to turn off the handheld Installation and User s Guide 24 Getto know your handheld Description of keys Key Function F TRACKWHEEL Scrolling and selecting Roll the trackwheel with your thumb to scroll up and down through screen lines fields and menu items
6. All messages in the list will be marked as read Tip You can also mark a set of messages as read In the Messages screen hold the SHIFT key while rolling the trackwheel to select more than one message Click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Mark Read and click Summary and tips In this chapter you learned how to manage your messages more effectively Message management on the handheld is similar to managing messages on your PC you can save search or delete messages at your convenience In the next chapter you ll discover the various features of the handheld s Address Book Managing messages Tips e Press ALT to view all Inbox messages in the Messages or Saved Messages screens Press ALT O to view Outbox messages e Press ALT a hotkey to carry out a search in the Messages or Saved Messages screens You can specify the hotkey Installation and User s Guide Managing messages Summary and tips 107 Managing messages Tips e Press V to go to the Saved Messages screen while in the Home screen or Messages screen e Press ALT U to toggle between marking a message unread or read Press DEL with a date field highlighted to delete all messages prior to and including the selected date Installation and User s Guide 7 Using the Address Book The handheld contains an Address Book for storing various contact information The Address Book allows you to keep a customized record of email address
7. Subject Customer request We need to respond to the ff To add a new AutoText entry You may want to customize your AutoText database by adding specific AutoText entries 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the OPTIONS icon and click 2 The Device Options screen appears Scroll to AutoText and click The AutoText screen appears with a list of default AutoText entries Click to view the menu Scroll to New Item and click You will be prompted with two fields When I type for the keyword and Replace it with for what should appear instead 3 Type the keyword and replacement text in each field then click the trackwheel to view the menu Select Save Item by clicking again Installation and User s Guide 70 Composing and sending messages Using AutoText New AutoText Hide Menu When I type Save Item mon Pay Replace it with de nt Monday Cancel You can test your new entry by typing the keyword while you compose your message To add a new AutoText entry using a macro You can use AutoText macros to quickly enter standard items such as dates times and owner information 1 In the Home screen scroll to the OPTIONS icon and click The Device Options screen appears Scroll to AutoText and click The AutoText screen appears with a list of default AutoText entries Click to view the menu Scroll to New Item and click You will be prompted with two fields When I type for the keyword and Replace it with for
8. You return to the Messages screen where you can view the sent message s status Managing Address Book attachments The handheld supports attachments in the form of Address Book entries If you have received a message with this type of attachment follow this procedure to open the attachment and add it to your handheld s contact database Note Please contact your service provider to determine if this functionality is supported 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the MESSAGES icon and click Installation and User s Guide 84 Receiving and reading messages Managing Address Book attachments 2 Open a received message and read it If there are attachments to the message the number of attachments is displayed at the top of the message Scroll to the end of the message if there is an Address Book attachment for you to open you will see its name and size From Karen Moser Email a Subject Contact information 1 Attachment s Here s the contact info for our latest supplier Address Book Tom Papadopoulos B 3 With your cursor in the name of the Address Book attachment click the trackwheel to view the menu Click Open Attachment The Address Attachment screen opens and you can view the information 4 Click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Save Address and click The attachment is added to your Address Book and you return to the open message Installation and User s Guide Receiving and readi
9. In this chapter you learned about reading and receiving messages You can set received message options retrieve long messages manage file attachments open address book attachments and add attachments to your Address Book Now that you know the basics of reading and receiving email you are ready to learn more about managing messages Receiving and reading messages Tips e Press ALT and roll the trackwheel to page up and down in the Messages screen Press M to go to the Messages screen while in the Home screen or Saved Messages screen e Press V to go to the Saved Messages screen while in the Home screen or Messages screen Installation and User s Guide Receiving and reading messages Summary and tips 87 Receiving and reading messages Tips Press T to go to the top of a list or open message Press B to go to the bottom of a list or open message Press ALT and roll the trackwheel to scroll horizontally in any field where you can enter or view text Press ALT ENTER to page up in an open message Press ENTER to page down in an open message Press G to return to the last cursor position if you choose to close a message before you ve finished reading Press N to go to the next message when viewing or next day when in the Messages screen Press P to go to the previous message when viewing or previous day when in the Messages screen Press U to go to the next unread message in the list
10. and long battery life They offer the freedom of mobility and the ability to stay in touch with people and information And as people discover new uses for wireless data technology RIM will continue to address their needs and help them discover new frontiers in wireless data Installation and User s Guide Welcome to your wireless solution Customer support 17 Customer support For customer support contact your service provider Installation and User s Guide 1 Get to know your handheld This chapter will help you get acquainted with your handheld before you start sending and receiving email Handheld components Notification LED Trackwheel scroll and click ESCAPE key 9999900000 999990000 G BACKSPACE key 99999900 ENTER key Power On Off Backlighting SHIFT NUM LOCK key SHIFT CAPS LOCK key Figure 1 Front view of handheld Here are some details on the handheld s main components LCD screen The LCD screen is your interface with functions such as composing and reading messages setting tasks and appointments viewing and editing contact information customizing device options and 20 Get to know your handheld Handheld components performing basic mathematical calculations The Home screen displays the current signal strength and battery level of the handheld In low light conditions you can increase the readability of the LCD by using the backlighting feature To activate backlighting
11. 21 you pull the handheld out of the holster and quickly replace it notification stops but the message will remain marked unread See Setting message notification on page 37 for information on notification options Serial port The serial port on the bottom of the handheld fits into the prongs of the docking cradle You must connect the docking cradle to your PC to use the Desktop Software provided on the CD with your package The Desktop Software supports standard USB to serial port converters See Chapter 3 Using the Desktop Software for more information on installation procedures and serial connection details Docking cradle The docking cradle provides a link between the handheld and your PC so that you may use the Desktop Software provided with your package See Chapter 3 Using the Desktop Software for more information on the cradle and the capabilities of the Desktop Software Charger The handheld is designed to operate for one week or more on a full charge exact battery life however will depend on factors such as usage and quality of coverage The handheld contains an internal lithium cell The docking cradle see description above is also used to recharge this cell To charge the handheld connect the AC adapter to the cradle s serial port connector plug into a wall outlet and insert the handheld into the cradle The Desktop Software does not need to be running for charging to occur nor does t
12. 4 1 RIM warrants that any disk or other media that the SOFTWARE is recorded on if provided by RIM will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 90 days from the date of delivery Any implied warranties or conditions relating to the SOFTWARE to the extent they are not disclaimed below are limited to 90 days This warranty does not extend to any disk or other media that has been damaged as a result of accident misuse abuse or as a result of service or modification by anyone other than RIM 4 2 RIM s entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be a replacement of the defective disk when You return to RIM the defective disk and any copies You have made of it Any replacement disk that is supplied is warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period 43 RIM DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT EACH WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE AND ANY THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE THE ACCOMPANYING PRODUCT MANUAL S AND WRITTEN MATERIALS 4 4 This limited warranty gives You specific legal rights You may also have other rights that vary by state or province Some jurisdictions may not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages nor allow limitations on how long an
13. Appointments Using the Calendar function End Time Select the end time for the appointment The default is an hour after the start time You can change the hour and minutes settings by pressing the SPACE key Reminder Select how early you want to be notified of the appointment The default is 15 minutes in advance of the start time Recurrence Set whether or not the appointment is a recurring appointment The default is None See below for more details on setting the recurrence for appointments Notes Type any reference notes you want associated with this appointment To set recurring appointments You can specify that the same appointment reappears in your Calendar at regular intervals 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the CALENDAR icon and click 2 Inthe New Appointment screen add the information for your appointment 3 In the Recurrence field press the SPACE key The Set Recurrence screen appears Installation and User s Guide Managing Tasks and Appointments Using the Calendar function 131 Set Recurrence Recur None No recurrence In the Recur field press the SPACE key until the desired option appears on screen Your options are Day Week Month and Year For this example select Day to set an appointment recurring on a daily basis In the Every field press the SPACE key until the desired amount of time between appointments appears on screen For this example select 2 to set an appointment
14. Cancel 4 The details of the search you have selected are displayed and you can edit any of the fields Once you have made your changes click to view the menu Scroll to Search and click The results are displayed in the Search screen Note The changes you make to the search are not saved If you want to save your changes select Save Search from the menu The Save Search screen appears Click to view the menu scroll to Save and click Installation and User s Guide 98 Managing messages Searching messages To delete a search 1 In the Home screen scroll to the SEARCH MESSAGES icon and click 2 The Search Messages screen appears Click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Recall Search and click 3 Your saved searches are listed Select the search that you want to delete then click to view the menu Scroll to Delete Search and click Hide Menu Select Search Edit Search Delete Search Search Messages Inbox i ay status s Outbox fo 4 A dialog box appears asking if you are sure you want to delete the selected searches Click Yes to delete the search You return to the Search Messages screen and you can see that the search is no longer listed To search for the sender When you have a received message selected in the Messages screen you can search for all messages received from that contact This feature is helpful if you want to search for all messages relating to a new message th
15. FOR USE WITH THE RIM 857 WIRELESS HANDHELD IN NO EVENT SHALL RIM S LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE RIM 857 WIRELESS HANDHELD HARDWARE YOU PURCHASED OR THE COST OF REPAIRING Installation and User s Guide 178 Limited Warranty OR REPLACING THE RIM 857 WIRELESS HANDHELD HARDWARE WHICHEVER IS GREATER THE LIMITED WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE RIM 857 WIRELESS HANDHELD DESKTOP SOFTWARE TO ALL DOCUMENTATION AND TO ANY FIRMWARE RESIDING ON THE RIM 857 WIRELESS HANDHELD HARDWARE IS SET FORTH SEPARATELY IN THE SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOUND IN THE RIM 857 WIRELESS HANDHELD INSTALLATION amp USER S GUIDE This limited warranty gives YOU specific legal rights and YOU may also have other rights that vary from state to state Some states may not allow the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages may not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty or condition lasts or allow provisions that permit the warranty to be voided Thus the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to YOU This Limited Warranty is to be construed in Canada under the laws of the Province of Ontario and in the United States under the laws of the State of Texas except for any body of law governing conflicts of law Installation and User s Guide Index A about Research in Motion 16 this guide 16 AC adapter connecting to cradle 48 activating your handheld 22 adding addresses 110 appointments 128
16. Key Rate set to either Slow or Fast i e Key Rate must be enabled you can press and hold a key to capitalize it Security In the Security screen you can set your password options to ensure greater handheld security Password Select whether or not you want to enable a password on the handheld The default is Disabled Installation and User s Guide 158 Customizing your handheld s options Handheld options Security Timeout Set the duration of time in minutes that the handheld is idle before the password security screen appears The default setting is 2 minutes Note The password security screen will prompt you to Press any key Type the first letter of your password to gain access to the Enter Password dialog box Type the remaining letters of your password to resume using the handheld Once you have set a password you need to enter it to use the Security screen again You will also need to enter the password when using the Security screen as well as Application Loader See page 39 for information on how to set your password Status The Status screen provides information about the handheld and the wireless network You cannot edit this information Signal Shows the strength of the handheld s network signal Battery Shows the percentage of remaining battery life Memory Free Shows the amount in bytes of available RAM File Free Shows the amount in bytes of available memory to store messages a
17. Message Funne Yawn Maran SI i Copying to saved folder To Heather Dwyer Subject RE Fl Rel2 Address book ohhhhh okay then but they re 4 Return to the Messages screen by clicking to view the menu scrolling to and clicking Close Exit to the Home screen In the Home screen scroll to the SAVED MESSAGES icon and click 5 The Saved Messages screen appears and you can see that the message has been copied into this folder Mar 30 Saved Pa Thu Mar 30 2000 3 00pHeather D RE Fh 2 Installation and User s Guide Managing messages Saving messages 91 Now that the message has been saved you can delete the message from the Messages screen See page 99 for more information on deleting messages To remove messages from the Saved Messages screen You can remove sent and received messages from the Saved Messages screen by deleting them 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the SAVED MESSAGES icon and click 2 In the Saved Messages screen scroll to a saved message and click to view the menu 3 Scroll to Delete Message and click A dialog box appears asking if you want to delete the message Click Yes Note If you have deleted the message from the Messages screen and then delete it from the Saved Messages screen the message will no longer be on your handheld To save a message while composing You may wish to save a message that you have not finished composing so that you may complete i
18. Mon Apr 3 2000 2 01p 10 00a 11 00a 12 00p 1 00p 2 00p 3 00p 4 00p Meeting upcoming docs s00p Boardroom 1 Week view This view displays all appointments for the current week you can scroll vertically through them All appointments are marked with an outlined box spanning the length of the appointment If the appointment is an all day appointment dots will span the entire day When your cursor is on an appointment the subject and location of your appointment are displayed at the bottom of the screen Press the ALT key while rolling the trackwheel to scroll horizontally through the appointments Mon Apr 3 2000 2 02p Meeting upcoming docs Boardroom 1 4 00p 5 00p Installation and User s Guide Managing Tasks and Appointments Using the Calendar function 127 Month view When you first switch to Month view your cursor will be on today s date and you can scroll horizontally through the days of the month Days with appointments will have a black bar to the left of the day The size of the bar depends on the length of the appointment For example a one hour appointment will have a short bar while a four hour appointment will have a long bar If the appointment is an all day appointment the day will be in bold text The position of the bar depends on the start time set for the appointment For example the bar for afternoon appointments will typically appear near the bottom of the date Mon Apr 3 20
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20. Press R when in a message to reply without text to the sender only Press F when in a message to forward the message Installation and User s Guide 6 Managing messages Chapters 4 and 5 discuss the features and functions that the handheld provides for sending and receiving messages Now find out how you can organize customize and search your list of messages more efficiently Saving messages Save important messages by copying them to a separate list It is important to save any messages you want to keep for future reference If the handheld needs to delete old messages to free memory space saved messages are not deleted To save a received or sent message You may wish to save a received or sent message to retain it for future use Note An icon in front of the message header indicates message status sent received etc See page 34 for an explanation of each icon 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the MESSAGES icon and click 2 Inthe Messages screen scroll to a received or sent message and click to view the menu Scroll to Open Message and click 3 Click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Save Message and click The message Copying to saved folder flashes on 90 Managing messages Saving messages the screen and the message is copied to the Saved Messages screen but also remains in the Messages screen From Jeather Dwyer Email at Subject RE Fl Rel2 Address book right a Original
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22. Your options are Low Medium and High The default is Low Installation and User s Guide Customizing your handheld s options Customizing handheld options 151 Customizing handheld options You can customize any of the handheld s options by following this general procedure 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the OPTIONS icon and click 2 The Device Options screen appears Scroll to the handheld option that you want to change and click the trackwheel Device Options Return To Home Screen About 2 0 Auto On Off AutoText Message Services Network Settings Notify Owner Screen Keyboard Security Status Storage Mode 3 Scroll to the field that you want to change then press the SPACE key to scroll through your options Release the SPACE key once you have set the field to your preference 4 Once you have set the options to your preference click to view the menu Scroll to Save Options and click You return to the Device Options screen Installation and User s Guide 152 Customizing your handheld s options Handheld options Handheld options The following pages list the handheld s options and provide page references for further information About The About screen contains handheld copyright information You cannot change the information in this screen Press the ESC key to return to the Device Options screen Auto On Off Use the automatic on off feature to maximize battery life and to mai
23. a commitment on the part of Research In Motion Limited For more information on BlackBerry call 1 877 BLK BERRY Research In Motion Limited 295 Phillip Street Waterloo Ontario Canada N2L 3W8 Tel 519 888 7465 Fax 519 888 6906 www rim net Printed In Canada KMOct2000 857 book FCC compliance statement USA FCC Class B Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference and e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation VALINE Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference harmful to radio communications There is no guarantee however that interference will not occur ina particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by
24. and reading messages Receiving long messages 81 Receiving long messages Occasionally the message you receive may be longer than what the network can transmit In this case the maximum amount of data allowed is sent to your handheld and the remainder is stored in your email Inbox You can receive the rest of your message by following this procedure Note Please contact your service provider to determine if this functionality is supported 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the MESSAGES icon and click 2 Open a message If the message is too large to view at one time you will see the message More available at the end The remaining number of bytes in the message is also listed Click to view the menu Scroll to More and click be I woul Hide Menu Putting thelMark Unread will take t File Message usually halgaue Message slides Reply To Message f Reply To All Jennifer Forward Message See Orig Reply With Text From Kalpeply To All With Text Sent Fric AM Delete Tos Jenni Previous Message Subjects Next Unread i don t haijClose ore 3 Once you have selected More the remaining part of the message will be sent to you It will appear at the end of the Installation and User s Guide 82 Receiving and reading messages Sending file attachments existing part of the message Press G to resume reading the message where you last left off Note You can also return to the Messages screen and
25. appointments with reminders even if you have turned off your handheld Owner This information appears on the password security screen if you have set a password If you do not enter any owner information a default message will appear on the password security screen Name Type your name Information Type any extra information that you want to appear on the password security screen We recommend that you include your own or your company s contact information in case the handheld is lost Screen Keyboard In the Screen Keyboard screen you can change the LCD screen s appearance by adjusting contrast levels and font size You can also change the key rate and tone Installation and User s Guide Customizing your handheld s options Handheld options 157 Screen Contrast Adjust the screen s contrast if you re having trouble seeing the interface If you are using the handheld in low light try the backlighting feature instead Font Size Set the size of the font to be used on the screen Choose from Small Font or Large Font The default is Large Font Key Tone Set the key tone field to On if you want the handheld to emit a tone each time a key is pressed Key Rate Set the speed Slow Fast or Off at which your cursor moves whenever the BACKSPACE ENTER or SPACE key is pressed and held The default setting is Slow Note For all other keys the Key Rate setting controls an auto capitalization feature With
26. attachments from messages 83 attachments to messages 66 autotext entries 69 autotext entries using a macro 70 contacts from messages 85 memos 139 tasks 121 address book adding entries 110 adding entries from messages 83 attaching entries 66 customizing options 109 deleting entries 116 description of 13 30 editing entries 115 fields 112 searching 116 setting options 109 summary 117 tips 117 using 109 viewing entries 114 agenda see calendar alarm description of 13 31 FAQs 161 fields 150 setting 149 ALT key functions 23 application loader using 56 appointments adding 128 deleting 136 editing 135 fields 129 managing 119 recurring 130 viewing 132 attachments adding address book 83 adding to messages 66 automatic formatting capitalization 73 email fields 74 number fields 74 number lock 74 punctuation 74 180 Index automatic on off description of 152 autotext adding entries 69 adding entries using a macro 70 deleting entries 72 description of 68 editing entries 71 searching for entries 72 using to compose messages 67 B backlighting 29 backup and restore backing up handheld files 58 restoring files to handheld 58 using 57 battery FAQs 161 recharging 21 C calculator description of 14 31 exiting 145 performing conversions 144 performing mathematical operations 142 Installation and User s Guide s
27. icon and click Installation and User s Guide 42 Get to know your handheld Using password protection 2 In the Device Options screen scroll to Security and click A dialog box appears asking you to type your password Once you do so press ENTER to open the Security screen 3 Click to view the menu Scroll to Change Password and click Security Hide Menu Password Save Options Security Timeout ern ax Cancel 4 A dialog box appears prompting you to enter a new password minimum 4 characters Press ENTER when you are finished You will have to enter your new password again to verify it 5 Click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Save Options and click You return to the Device Options screen with your password changed To disable password protection Once you disable your password the password security screen will no longer appear 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the OPTIONS icon and click Installation and User s Guide Get to know your handheld Using password protection 43 2 In the Device Options screen scroll to Security and click A dialog box appears asking you to type your password Once you do so press ENTER to open the Security screen Enter Password Cs 3 While in the Password field of the Security screen press the SPACE key to change the Password option to Disabled 4 Click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Save Options and click Hide Menu Save Opt
28. key to scroll through your options Release the SPACE key once you have set the option to your preference Tasks Options Sort By Priority Confirm Task Delete Yes 5 Click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Save Options and click You return to the Tasks screen Installation and User s Guide Managing Tasks and Appointments Using the Tasks function 121 To add tasks 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the TASKS icon and click 2 In the Tasks screen click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to New Task and click 3 In the New Task screen complete the information for the task Press ENTER after each field In the Status Priority and Due Date fields use the SPACE key to scroll through your options Release the SPACE key once you have set the field to your preference New Task Task Documents required Status In Progress Priority High Due By Date Tue Apr 2000 Hotes 4 Click to view the menu then scroll to Save Task and click Your new task will be listed in the Tasks screen with one of the following three icons beside it depending on the task s status Icon Description x The task has been completed Installation and User s Guide 122 Managing Tasks and Appointments Using the Tasks function Icon Description me The task has been deferred or is waiting Cl The task has not been started or is in progress Task fields The Tasks screen contains
29. later This icon will appear if you are out of a coverage area or the network is busy See Chapter 4 for more information on composing and sending messages Reading a message When you receive your test message follow these steps to read it 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the MESSAGES icon and click 2 In the Messages screen scroll to the new message the message header with an unread message icon beside it and click to view the menu Select Open Message by clicking again Tip Open messages quickly by double clicking the trackwheel 3 The new message appears on your screen Scroll down to read the entire message Scroll up past the subject line of the message to view the current folder the message status the recipient s the sender and the date Installation and User s Guide Start sending email Reading a message 53 Message Status Jead To Jennifer Krul Email Sent Apr 27 2000 4 39p From Karen Moser Email Subject test This is a test message to illustrate sending and receiving messages Press ESC to return to the Messages screen or click the trackwheel to view the menu then scroll to select your next option See Chapter 5 for more information on receiving and reading messages Note Message SEPN ETT To Jennife Mark Unread Sent Apr Save Message From kar lpenly To Message Subject t Reply To All This is a t Forward Message sending an Reply With Text Reply To All With Text Delete M
30. material 3 2 You may not print copy reproduce distribute modify or in any other manner duplicate the SOFTWARE Installation and User s Guide 172 Research In Motion Limited Software License Agreement in whole or in part except that if the software is not copy protected You may copy the SOFTWARE on to the hard drive of any unit with which You expect to use the Product You may make copies for backup or archival purposes 3 3 You may not copy the Product manual s or any written materials accompanying the SOFTWARE if any such materials are included 3 4 You may not decompile disassemble or otherwise reverse engineer to extent permitted under law the SOFTWARE or any part of it You do not have the right to obtain or use any source code for the SOFTWARE 3 5 The Software contains cryptographic modules that may be controlled for export purposes by the governments of the United States and or Canada The Software may not be used in and or exported to any country other than the United States and Canada You agree that you will not export the Software or use or permit any other party to use the Research In Motion Limited Software License Agreement 173 Software in any country other than the United States and Canada and you agree to indemnify and hold RIM harmless from any damage caused by your failure to comply with this paragraph 3 5 4 0 Warranty and disclaimers U S Government rights
31. scroll to the message that you want to resend and click to view the menu Select Open Message by clicking again Installation and User s Guide 104 Managing messages Marking a message as unread 3 The text of the message will appear Click to view the menu Scroll to Resend Message and click Message Hide Menu To Bryan Saue Message Sent Apr edit Message Subject MlReply To All Are you gc Forward Message meeting Reply To All With Text Delete Message Previous Message Next Message Next Unread Close You return to the Messages screen and your message will be sent again Note If you are resending the message due to a failed transmission scroll to the top of the original message to find out why the message did not send properly See the Desktop Software online help for explanations of possible error messages Marking a message as unread You can mark any message on the handheld unread When you synchronize your handheld with the Desktop Software the messages will remain marked unread on both your desktop and your handheld 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the MESSAGES icon and click 2 Scroll to a read message Click to view the menu Scroll to Mark Unread and click Installation and User s Guide Managing messages Marking all messages read 105 Apr 28 Message Hide Menu Fri Ap Open Message 4 30p Trace Save Message Thu Af Delete Message 4 39pkaren IlCompose Message Search Messag
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33. so that you are reminded of unread messages on your handheld Installation and User s Guide Frequently asked questions Messages 165 Are there any pre defined responses that can be used when replying to messages from the handheld You can compose a message that contains a list of responses from which another handheld user can choose when replying to your message e In the Home screen scroll to the COMPOSE icon and click While composing a message type a question in the message body that requires a response then press ENTER Type Responses then press ENTER to move to the next line Create your list of responses pressing ENTER after each response option When you have finished composing your list of responses press ENTER again Click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Send Message and click How do I respond to a message which contains a list of responses Another handheld user can send you a message that contains a list of responses You can choose one of the responses as your reply message e In the Home screen scroll to the MESSAGES icon and click In the Messages screen scroll to the new message and click The message contains a question that requires a response Click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Reply and click A dialog box appears with a list of responses for you to choose from Scroll to the desired reponse and click A dialog box appears in which you can add any additional comments Cli
34. the letter to capitalize it This feature only works when Key Rate is set to Slow or Fast in the Screen Keyboard screen An up arrow icon appears in the top right corner of your screen when the SHIFT key is activated W aor CAPs lock Press ALT CAP RIGHT SHIFT to activate caps lock mode Any key that you press will be typed in upper case Press SHIFT again to return to lower case mode 25 Installation and User s Guide 26 Getto know your handheld Description of keys Key Function Otad NUM lock Press ALT NUM LEFT SHIFT to activate num lock mode Any key that you press in the upper row will be typed in its numeric form Press SHIFT again to return to regular mode Gat Select multiple messages Hold the SHIFT key while rolling the trackwheel in the Messages screen to select more than one message You can file delete or save these messages or mark them read or unread O ENTER key Carriage returns select highlighted items Press the ENTER key to insert a regular carriage return moving your cursor to a new line Press the ENTER key to select the highlighted item Instead of clicking the trackwheel to select the item you can press the ENTER key to perform your task Delete previous characters BACKSPACE gt key Press the BACKSPACE key to move the cursor backwards and delete characters to the left of the cursor posi
35. through 35 setting for address book 109 setting for calendar 124 setting for messages 61 setting for tasks 119 setting level of importance 62 storage mode 159 password security screen changing password 41 disabling 42 enabling 39 41 PC connecting to your handheld 48 performing conversions 144 mathematical operations 142 one time search 93 search by sender 98 searches 93 personal identification number PIN Installation and User s Guide 186 Index finding 49 158 power on off description of 14 32 punctuation automatic 74 FAQs 166 R radio turning off 45 turning on 45 read messages marking 105 reading messages 52 79 recalling searches 95 received messages options 79 saving 89 receiving address book attachments 83 long messages 81 messages 79 recharging battery 21 connecting AC adapter 48 reconciling email 59 redirecting email 50 registering with the network 46 removing addresses 116 appointments 136 autotext entries 72 Installation and User s Guide entries from tape 143 memos 141 messages 99 multiple messages 101 open messages 100 searches 98 tasks 123 replying to response lists 165 resending messages 103 resetting the handheld 166 response lists creating 165 replying to 165 S safety information 9 saved messages description of 13 30 removing 91 saving address book attachments 83 mess
36. through international characters and characters with accents When the desired character appears release the letter key Summary and tips In this chapter you learned more about composing and sending email Not only have you learned about sending methods but you have also been introduced to the time saving features such as automatic formatting and AutoText In the next chapter you ll learn more about receiving and reading messages Composing and sending messages Tips Press C to create a new message while in the Messages screen Press ALT and roll the trackwheel to scroll horizontally in any field where you can enter or view text Press SPACE to insert the and characters in an Email field Press SPACE twice to insert a period while composing a message the letter following the period will automatically be capitalized Type the first letters of the name or the initials separated by a space to find a specific contact in the To field Press ALT CAP RIGHT SHIFT to turn on caps lock mode press SHIFT again to turn it off Press ALT NUM LEFT SHIFT to turn on num lock mode press SHIFT again to turn it off Press and hold a letter to capitalize it only works with Key Rate enabled Installation and User s Guide Composing and sending messages Summary and tips 77 Composing and sending messages Tips AutoText While composing a message press br SPACE to enter an open angle bracket
37. will be displayed To view next and previous 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the CALENDAR icon and click 2 In the Calendar screen click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Next or Previous and click The next or previous day week or month is shown Note In Agenda view you will see the next or previous day with appointments scheduled Viewing the next or previous day s appointments is useful if you have many appointments and do not want to continue scrolling through your agenda In Day view press ALT while rolling the trackwheel to scroll to the next or previous day To view the appointments for a specific date 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the CALENDAR icon and click 2 In the Calendar screen click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Go to Date and click In the dialog box that appears use the SPACE key to select the date for which you would like to view appointments and click Installation and User s Guide Managing Tasks and Appointments Using the Calendar function 135 The appointments for that date appear in your chosen Calendar view To edit appointments 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the CALENDAR icon and click 2 Inthe Calendar screen in either Day or Agenda view scroll to an appointment and click to view the menu Scroll to Edit Appointment and click If you ve selected a recurring appointment you can edit all occurrences of the appointment choose Edit a
38. 00 2 02p a A Ea TPIT ETS p 1 4 5 910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2 28 29 30 ae coo Nee Te ES a VS E UE S A ra E E E 12 13 14 15 16 1 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Agenda view This view displays only the days on which you have appointments allowing you to see your agenda The appointments appear in chronological order starting with the earliest appointments at the top Each entry in the Agenda view includes the time the subject and the location of the appointment A sidebar to the left of the start time spans the length of the appointment If you have set a reminder for the appointment an alarm icon appears beside the subject Installation and User s Guide 128 Managing Tasks and Appointments Using the Calendar function Mon Apr 3 2000 2 02p Mon Apr 3 2000 00p Meeting upcoming docs S 00p GBoardroom 1 To add appointments 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the CALENDAR icon and click 2 In the Calendar screen click to view the menu Scroll to New Appointment and click 3 Inthe New Appointment screen use the trackwheel to go from field to field adding information for the appointment Press ENTER to go to the next field New Appointment Subject Status review Location Boardroom A Start Date Fri Jun 02 2000 Start Times 4 00 PM End Date Fri Jun 02 2000 End Time 5 00 Reminder 15 Min Recurrence None Notes Installation and User s Guide
39. 19 status icons 121 summary 137 tips 137 using 119 viewing 122 technical support 17 time setting 153 tips address book 117 composing and sending messages 76 handheld 44 managing messages 106 memopad and calculator 146 receiving and reading messages 86 tasks and calendar 137 trackwheel description of 20 troubleshooting 161 turn radio on off description of 14 32 turning on off handheld 23 radio 45 typography about 16 Installation and User s Guide U unread messages marking 104 upgrading to version 2 0 14 using address book 109 application loader 56 autotext 68 autotext to compose a message 67 backup and restore 57 calculator 142 calendar 124 desktop software 55 intellisync 59 lock 41 macro to add a new autotext entry 70 memopad 139 password protection 38 tape 143 tasks 119 V viewing addresses 114 appointments 132 appointments for a specific date 134 memos 140 messages 52 next and previous appointments 134 tasks 122 today s appointments 134
40. C for use with the Desktop Installation and User s Guide Get to know your handheld Using password protection 41 Manager With the handheld in the cradle you must type your password before you can gain access to the Desktop Manager tools Note The password security screen will show your contact information if you have entered it in the Owner screen or it will prompt you to Press any key Type the first letter of your password to gain access to the Enter Password dialog box Type the remaining letters of your password to resume using the handheld Once you have set a password you need to enter it to use the Security screen again In addition if you turn off the handheld with the password security screen enabled you will need to enter the password once you turn on the handheld again To lock the handheld Once you have enabled your password in the Security screen you can lock the handheld whenever you like A lock icon will appear on the Home screen 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the LOCK icon and click 2 The password security screen appears and you will need to enter your password to use the handheld Note The information you entered in the Owner screen of the handheld options will appear on the password security screen If you did not enter any information default information appears See page 156 for more information on the Owner screen To change your password 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the OPTIONS
41. CD ROM If something from this package is missing or not working properly contact the point of purchase System Requirements The following components are required to install the Desktop Software e Intel compatible 486 or higher desktop with an available serial port e Windows 95 98 2000 with 8 Mb of RAM Installation and User s Guide 16 Welcome to your wireless solution About this guide About this guide This guide provides information for operating the handheld and for installing the Desktop Software Note Notes will appear in this format and will contain additional information to help you perform the task being described Tip Tips provide information about performing tasks and offer different options to perform tasks A summary including a list of relevant tips is included at the end of each chapter The Frequently asked questions chapter will help you further with your handheld As well the Desktop Software offers online help to guide you and answer your questions To open the online help select Help from any active window About Research In Motion RIM is a world leader in the mobile communications market Our current product portfolio includes mobile email solutions wireless handhelds and wireless modems RIM has a history of developing breakthrough wireless data solutions Our products are based on industry leading technologies providing superior radio coverage small size high performance
42. E EEE E onion a ee 163 EG D SCreeni anana du dcid asain meivaiia Messages igat a e Ais celal bsteatatlvarectvesQosisteente stacy Punctuation Desktop Software cccccccsesesseresssessesssesessesssessessseseesenssssenss 166 Resetting the handheld cccceessssesessessseseeteseseseeeneeeees 166 Specifications Research In Motion Limited Software License Agreement 171 Terms and Conditions ccccceeecesese cesses eeeeeeneneneeeneneeens 171 Limited Warranty scccccsssessessssscsssescsssceceseeseessnenssesssceseeceeees 175 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these safety instructions and the operation instructions provided in this manual before operating the RIM 857 Wireless Handheld or its charging cradle Retain these instructions for future use Remember to follow any special regulations governing the use of the RIM 857 Wireless Handheld and always switch it off in areas where radio devices are forbidden or when it may cause interference or danger Any safety laws and regulations pertaining to the use of cell phones and two way radios will likely apply to your use of the handheld We encourage you to follow such laws and regulations at all times In particular please observe all restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots fuel storage and distribution areas chemical plants where blasting operations are in progress or in any other area in which restrictions on radio transmissions are imposed In a
43. Enter the next number of the mathematical calculation Using the trackwheel scroll to the equal sign and click The result of the calculation appears Note You can add recall and clear the calculator s memory if you want to save the results of a particular calculation The current contents of the memory are shown at the top of the screen Press ENTER to perform the same action as scrolling to the equal sign Press C or the BACKSPACE key to clear the handheld s display Installation and User s Guide Using the MemoPad and Calculator Using the Calculator function 143 To use the tape You can use the Calculator s Tape feature to record and display your series of calculations You can review edit delete or insert entries on the tape 1 In the Home screen scroll to the CALCULATOR icon and click In the Calculator screen scroll to Menu and click Select Switch to Tape by clicking again Calculator Hide Menu h to Tape From Metric To Metric Scroll through your calculations on the tape to review them Scroll to an entry that you want to change then click to view the menu Scroll to edit the entry insert a new entry or delete the entry and click Installation and User s Guide 144 Using the MemoPad and Calculator Using the Calculator function Calculator Hide Menu Return to Calculator Clear Tape Edit Entr Insert Entry 5 The results of your change are shown on the ma
44. Installation and User s Guide RIM 857 Wireless Handheld Installation and User s Guide Last revised 07 10 00 Part Number MAT 03077 001 Rev 001 At the time of printing documentation complies with versions Operating System 2 0 Applications 2 0 and Desktop 2 0 1999 2000 Research In Motion Limited All rights reserved RIM the RIM logo Research In Motion RIM 857 Wireless Handheld and Always On Always Connected are trademarks of Research In Motion Limited RIM Research In Motion Registered U S Patent and Trademark Office Puma Technology Inc Puma Technology the Puma Technology logo DSX Technology the DSX Technology logo Intellisync the Intellisync logo and Intellisync Ready logo are trademarks of Puma Technology Inc that may be registered in some jurisdictions DataTAC is a trademark of Motorola Inc that may be registered in some jurisdictions Windows 95 98 2000 Exchange and Outlook are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other brands product names company names trademarks and service marks used herein are the property of their respective owners Warning This document is for the use of licensed users only Any unauthorized copying distribution or disclosure of information is a violation of copyright laws While every effort has been made to ensure technical accuracy information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent
45. act s email address e Use Fax select the contact s fax number Installation and User s Guide 64 Composing and sending messages Sending one time messages To choose a send method 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the COMPOSE icon and click 2 The To screen appears Scroll to a contact s name and click A menu appears listing the send methods available for that contact 3 Scroll to either Use Email or Use Fax and click Sending one time messages This send option is a short cut method and the recipient s address will NOT be saved in your Address Book 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the COMPOSE icon and click 2 The To screen appears Scroll to Use Once and click to view the menu Select a send method either Email or Fax For this exercise select Use Email To Hide Menu Use Oncel Use Email _ Allen John Use Fax Andy Clipsham New Address Dean Kelly a Heather Dwyer Options Jennifer Hines Cancel Karen Moser Tanya Busch 3 The One Time Email screen appears and you can type your contact s email address Click the trackwheel to view the menu and select Continue by clicking again Installation and User s Guide Composing and sending messages Sending messages to many contacts 65 4 Type a subject and press ENTER to begin composing your message When you are ready to send the message click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Send Message and click From the Messa
46. ade the required changes to the fields click to view the menu Scroll to Save Options and click You return to the Messages screen Note You can also change the message options from the Saved Messages screen Setting level of importance You can change the level of importance of a message that you are composing 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the COMPOSE icon and click 2 Inthe To screen while composing a message click to view the menu Scroll to Options and click Installation and User s Guide Composing and sending messages Choosing a send method 63 3 The Current Message Options screen appears In the Importance field press the SPACE key to change the importance level of the message you are composing from Normal to High Current Message Options Importance High 4 Click to view the menu Scroll to Save Options and click You return to the message you are composing When you have finished composing the message click to view the menu Scroll to Send Message and click Note An exclamation mark appears beside the sent message in the Messages screen to indicate that the message was of high importance You can also view the importance level of a message by opening it and scrolling to the top Messages that you receive with High importance status will appear in the Messages screen in bold text Choosing a send method When sending messages choose from the following send methods e Use Email select the cont
47. ages 89 messages while composing 91 received messages 89 sent messages 89 searches deleting 98 description of 13 30 editing 95 editing once 97 performing 93 performing one time 93 recalling 95 saving 93 search by sender 98 specifying terms 93 tips 106 searching addresses 116 autotext entries 72 messages 93 security changing the password 41 disabling password protection 42 enabling password protection 39 locking the handheld 41 using password protection 38 send method choosing 63 sending messages 50 61 messages to multiple contacts 65 one time messages 64 sent messages editing 102 saving 89 serial port description of 21 setting address book options 109 alarm 149 calendar options 124 Index 187 date and time 37 153 handheld options 149 level of importance 62 message delete 38 message notification options 37 154 message options 61 password security screen 41 recurring appointments 130 task options 119 specifications 169 specifying search terms 93 storage FAQs 162 mode 160 storage mode 159 storing received or sent messages 89 style conventions 16 symbols inserting 75 synchronizing 59 email 59 PIM 59 system requirements 15 T tasks adding 121 changing status 123 deleting 123 Installation and User s Guide 188 Index description of 13 31 editing 122 fields 122 managing 119 setting options 1
48. and the radio icon is removed from the Home screen You will need to reload the applications before you can use your handheld again You should regularly backup any information from your handheld that might not have originated on your PC See Chapter 3 or the Backup and Restore online help for more information To enable password protection You should set a password so that no one can use your handheld without knowing the password 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the OPTIONS icon and click 39 Installation and User s Guide 40 Getto know your handheld Using password protection 2 In the Device Options screen scroll to Security and click The Security screen appears While in the Password field press the SPACE key to enable the password A dialog box appears prompting you to enter a minimum 4 character password Press ENTER when you are finished You will have to enter your password again to verify it Security Password Security Timeouts 2 Min Verify New Password kok 3 In the Security Timeout field set how much idle time should pass before the password security screen will appear Press the SPACE key to scroll through your options Release the SPACE key once you have set the field to your preference 4 Click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Save Options and click You return to the Device Options screen If the password is enabled you will need to enter it when connecting the handheld to your P
49. arch Messages screen The more fields you complete the more narrow the search will be To perform a search 1 In the Home screen scroll to the SEARCH MESSAGES icon and click 2 The Search Messages screen appears In the Name Subject or Message fields type the keywords for which you want to search Note If you forget an exact spelling you can search for a name stored in your Address Book while still in the Search Messages function With your cursor in the Name field click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Select Name and click In the Address Book screen select the name for which you would like to search Click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Use Address and click You return to the Search Messages screen with your selected name in the Name field 3 In the In field press the SPACE key to select where you want to search for the name that you have entered Choose from From field Any Address Field To field Cc field or Bec field Installation and User s Guide 94 Managing messages Searching messages Search Messages Name Andy Clipsham In From Field Subject Status update Message May Folder All Folders Shows Sent and Received Select the types of messages that you want the results of the search to show In the Show field press the SPACE key to select the type of messages to show The default is to show all sent and received messages You can view only the sent messages only the re
50. arm 13 31 autotext 68 calculator 14 31 calendar 13 30 charger 21 compose 13 30 cradle 21 functions 13 handheld options 152 holster 20 keyboard 20 LCD screen 19 lock 14 memopad 13 31 messages 13 30 options 14 31 power on off 14 32 saved messages 13 30 search messages 13 30 serial port 21 Installation and User s Guide 182 Index tasks 13 31 trackwheel 20 turn radio on off 14 32 desktop software application loader 56 backup and restore 57 FAQs 166 installing 48 55 intellisync 59 summary 60 using 55 disabling alarm 149 password security screen 42 E editing addresses 115 appointments 135 autotext entries 71 entries on tape 143 memos 141 searches 95 sent messages 102 task status 123 tasks 122 enabling alarm 149 email redirection 50 password security screen 39 Installation and User s Guide F FCC compliance 3 file attachments sending 82 filing messages 89 formatting automatic capitalization 73 automatic punctuation 74 messages automatically 73 forwarding file attachments 82 frequently asked questions alarm 161 battery 161 desktop software 166 home screen 163 LCD screen 163 messages 164 punctuation 166 storage 162 functions description of 13 icons 33 menus 32 screens 29 G getting customer support 17 started 19 H handheld changing password 41 charger 21 components 19 conn
51. at you have received Installation and User s Guide Managing messages Deleting messages 99 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the MESSAGES icon and click 2 Select a received message from the contact for which you want to search then click to view the menu Scroll to Search Sender and click Apr 28 Message Hide Menu Fri Ap Open Message Mark Unread 4 26pkaren l Save Message Thu Af Delete Message 4 39p karen llPompose Message Wed Ar 11 58aBryan Search Messages All messages from that sender are shown in the Search screen Deleting messages Although the handheld has ample memory for storing messages you should delete unnecessary messages in order to manage the list more efficiently Note If the handheld s memory is full and you receive new messages the handheld will delete the oldest messages in the Messages screen to accommodate new ones Saved messages will not be deleted To delete a message from the Messages screen If you are in the Messages screen you can delete a message without opening it This procedure also applies for deleting messages from the Saved Messages screen Installation and User s Guide 100 Managing messages Deleting messages 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the MESSAGES icon and click 2 In the Messages screen scroll to the message that you want to delete and click to view the menu Scroll to Delete Message and click Apr 25 Message Hide Menu Fri Ap Ope
52. ceived messages or only the saved messages which match your search terms After you have set the terms of your search click the trackwheel to view the menu To perform a one time search without saving any of the terms that you have specified scroll to Search and click To save the terms of your search scroll to Save Search and click The Save Search screen appears Type a name for your search in the Title field You may indicate a shortcut key to be associated with that search Click to view the menu Scroll to Save and click Installation and User s Guide Managing messages Searching messages 95 Save Search Title May status Shortcut key Alt Name Andy Clipsham In From Field Subject Status update Message May Show Sent and Received The results of your search are displayed in the Search screen Note Once you have saved a search and specified a hotkey you can use ALT the hotkey to carry out the search in the Messages or Saved Messages screens When you enter text in the Subject or Message field the Search Messages function will search for phrases containing these characters in the subject line and the body of your messages You can clear a field by clicking to view the menu scrolling to Clear and clicking If you want to clear all the fields in your search and restate your search terms click to view the menu scroll to New Search and click The fields in the Search Messages screen are reset
53. charging the battery reset the handheld See page 166 for more information Storage What should do if won t be using my handheld for a short period of time If you expect that you will not be using your handheld for a short period of time two weeks or less you should turn the handheld off In the Home screen scroll to the POWER OFF icon and click on the functions list When you want to turn the handheld back on simply press the silver key What should I do if won t be using my handheld for a longer period of time Before storing your handheld for an extended period of time you should save information on the handheld to your PC using the Desktop Software s Backup and Restore tool If you expect that you will not be using your handheld for many weeks or months then you should put the handheld in Storage Mode In the Options function scroll to Storage Mode and click Click Yes in the two dialog boxes that follow The handheld shuts down and after approximately 24 hours enters a special storage state You should store the handheld in a cool dry place When you press any keys or click the trackwheel while the handheld is in this state it will not respond To reactivate the handheld you must insert the handheld into the charging cradle as you did when you first received your handheld and recharge the battery The handheld should then turn on and read Initializing All of your stored addresses and message
54. ck again to send the response You return to the Messages screen and you can see that your reply has been sent Installation and User s Guide 166 Frequently asked questions Punctuation Punctuation Where can find the period and other punctuation marks on my keyboard The quickest way to type a period is to press the SPACE key twice at the end of a sentence The next letter is capitalized automatically Press the ALT key with an associated character key to insert common punctuation marks You will see the punctuation mark printed in orange above the primary key on the keyboard See page 23 for information on the ALT key and other key functions Other punctuation marks are included in the symbols library which you can open by pressing ALT SPACE See page 75 for information on how to insert a symbol You can also insert international accented characters into your messages When composing a message or entering text press and hold a letter key while rolling the trackwheel to scroll through international characters characters with accents When the desired character appears release the letter key Desktop Software For a complete list of frequently asked questions and answers refer to the online help Resetting the handheld On rare occasions the handheld may report an internal handheld error message instructing you to press R to reset Doing so will return the handheld to normal operation after a few m
55. ction see page 29 Handheld status icons These icons appear on the handheld s LCD screen to indicate battery power coverage levels and keyboard modes Icon Description Battery power indicator F Coverage strength indicator nlll Installation and User s Guide 34 Getto know your handheld Description of keys Icon Description F miil Charging indicator Data is being sent Data is being received ALT key mode is activated SHIFT key mode is activated NUM lock mode is activated iB wy Unread messages waiting Message status icons These icons appear on the handheld s LCD screen to indicate the status of pending sent and received messages Icon Description 25 Message is being sent a Message has been sent out to the network ne Message pending will be sent later Installation and User s Guide Get to know your handheld Description of keys 35 Icon Description Pa Composed message has been saved not sent yet s Unread message transmission error Message returned message transmission error Message has been read New unread message has been received l Status of message is high Scrolling through options The handheld provides alternate methods of performing the same function e g using hotkeys instead of the trackwheel In particular there are four ways to change the configurable
56. d supports alpha numeric and symbol characters Work Type your contact s business phone number This field supports numeric characters and the x and Y characters without having to hold down the ALT key Home Type your contact s home phone number This field supports numeric characters and the x 7 and Y characters without having to hold down the ALT key Mobile Type your contact s mobile phone number This field supports numeric characters and the x and Y characters without having to hold down the ALT key Pager Type your contact s pager number This field supports numeric characters and the x and characters without having to hold down the ALT key Fax Type your contact s fax number This field supports numeric characters and the x 7 and Y characters without having to hold down the ALT key Address 1 Type your contact s street address This field supports alpha numeric and symbol characters 113 Installation and User s Guide 114 Using the Address Book Viewing addresses Address 2 Type any further information for the address A second address field is provided for long addresses This field supports alpha numeric and symbol characters City Type your contact s city This field supports alpha numeric and symbol c
57. d the dialog box disappears The Optional Application Selection window appears displaying the applications that you can choose to download to your handheld 3 Select the check boxes next to the names of the applications you want to load and click Next gt Any applications that do not have a check mark beside them will be erased from the handheld even if you have them currently loaded 4 The Existing Data Preservation window appears In the Application Data section select the check box if you want to Installation and User s Guide Using the Desktop Software Backing up files from handheld to the PC 57 delete the information on your handheld including your messages and address book entries If you select this check box ensure that any important information is backed up first In the Applications section select the check box if you wish to erase the applications from your handheld before loading updated ones You should select this option if you are loading applications after a failed load operation Click Next gt to continue 5 The Summary window appears displaying the application versions that will be downloaded to your handheld Verify that the information is correct and click Finish 6 The Load Progress dialog box appears and the new files are added to your handheld 7 When loading is complete the Loader dialog box will indicate whether loading was successful If loading was not successful make sure that you
58. ddition the RIM 857 Wireless Handheld should not be used in locations that may be hazardous including without limitation locations in which hazardous or combustible gases may be present The RIM 857 Wireless Handheld is not an FAA approved electronic device for use on aircraft Switch off the handheld when in an aircraft The effect of the use of the handheld in an aircraft is unknown Such use may affect aircraft instrumentation communication and performance may disrupt the network and may be illegal Operation of any radio transmitting equipment including the handheld may interfere with the functionality of inadequately protected medical devices including pacemakers Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device if you have any questions Additionally while most modern equipment is adequately shielded from radio signals such that your handheld will not interfere with the operation of such equipment certain electronic equipment including automotive systems may not be shielded against the radio signals from your handheld You should check with the manufacturer of your motor vehicle or the manufacturer s representative to determine whether the use of the handheld will present any safety issues Avoid using the handheld in any environment requiring your full attention such as when driving a vehicle If you need to use your handheld while driving have a passenger in the vehicle use the handheld for you or find a
59. ddress entries and AutoText entries PIN Shows the handheld s address number or LLI Depending on your service provider other handheld users may be able to use this address number to send messages directly to you ESN Shows the handheld s serial number O S Shows the version of the Operating System Flash Size Shows the amount of flash memory on your handheld Installation and User s Guide Customizing your handheld s options Handheld options 159 Address Book Shows the current version of the Address Book function AutoText Shows the current version of the AutoText feature Calculator Shows the current version of the Calculator function Calendar Shows the current version of the Calendar and Tasks functions Crypto SK Shows the current version of the Crypto SK DLL Database Shows the current version of the Database DLL MemoPad Shows the current version of the MemoPad function Message List Shows the current version of the Messages function Ribbon Shows the current version of the functions list on the Home screen Secure Transport Shows the current version of the Secure Transport DLL Serial Db Access Shows the current version of the Backup and Restore protocol DLL UI Shows the current version of the User Interface Storage Mode If you are not going to use your handheld for an extended period of time more than two weeks you should put it into storage mode Putting the handheld into storag
60. ddresses The handheld s powerful search tool enables you to go directly to a specific contact so you do not have to scroll through a lengthy address list 1 In the Home screen scroll to the ADDRESS BOOK icon and click 2 Inthe Address Book screen type the first letter or letters of the name of the contact that you want to find The letter or letters you type appear in the screen header preceded by the word Find Installation and User s Guide Using the Address Book Summary and tips 117 3 To return to your complete list of contacts click to view the menu Scroll to View All and click Note The handheld searches the First Last and Company names of contacts to find the first instance of your search As you type more letters for your search fewer matches will appear Summary and tips In this chapter you learned how you can store address information for each person or company that you might want to contact Not only are you familiar with the various address book fields but you can also add view edit delete and search for addresses In the next chapter you will learn about managing your tasks and appointments Using the Address Book Tips Press the associated key on the keyboard while in number fields like PIN to insert numbers without using the ALT key e Press SPACE to insert the and characters in an Email field Type the first letters of the name or the initials separated by a spac
61. e check the Home screen to ensure you are in coverage You are in coverage if you have one or more bars beside the coverage indicator Installation and User s Guide Start sending email Registering with the network 47 in the top right corner of the Home screen Register your handheld using this procedure 1 In the Home screen scroll to the OPTIONS icon and click In the Device Options screen scroll to Network Settings and click In the Network Settings screen ensure that the Roaming field is set to your country U S or Canada and that the Radio field is set to On Verify that the Status field is set to Active Click to view the menu Scroll to Register Now and click Network Settings Hide Menu Roaming Save Options Radio pe Option Status PREA eE Powersaves If you are in coverage the Registration message should arrive within a few seconds Note If the Status field in the Network Settings screen is not set to Active contact customer support You may also need to re register your handheld each time you load new applications using the Desktop Software s Application Loader tool See Chapter 3 or the Application Loader online help for more information Installation and User s Guide 48 Start sending email Installing the Desktop Software Installing the Desktop Software You must install the Desktop Software in order to synchronize your Personal Information Management data and use the ot
62. e While composing a message press Id SPACE to enter the current date While composing a message press It SPACE to enter the current time e While composing a message press rb SPACE to enter a closed bracket Installation and User s Guide 9 Receiving and reading messages In this chapter you will learn about your options for received messages how to receive more of a long message and how to open file and Address Book attachments When you receive a new message the handheld will display visual notification on the Home screen and may provide other notification depending on how you have set your notification options Received message options Once you have read a new message click the trackwheel to view your options Mark Unread Marks the current message as unread Save Message Saves the open message A copy of the message will be placed in the Saved Messages screen See page 89 for more information on saving messages Reply to Message Sends a reply to the sender of the open message without including the original text See Reply with Text below Reply to Message is the default menu option Reply to All Sends a reply to all recipients of the message without including the original text 80 Receiving and reading messages Received message options Forward Message Forwards sends the open message to another contact If an attachment is included with the message it will be forwa
63. e mode is different than just turning it off and as a result the current date and time is lost 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the OPTIONS icon and click Installation and User s Guide 160 Customizing your handheld s options Summary 2 Inthe Device Options screen scroll to Storage Mode and click The following message appears Storage mode powers off device to save battery life Continue Scroll to Yes and click 3 The following message appears Entering storage mode will lose current time Continue Scroll to Yes and click To activate your handheld again insert it into the charging cradle connect the cradle to a power outlet and after a few moments the Home screen will appear Note You can also activate the handheld from storage mode by inserting a fine tipped instrument such as a paperclip into the reset hole located on the back of the handheld Ensure that the handheld is fully charged before you use it again See page 21 for more information on charging the handheld Ensure that you set the date and time after you activate your handheld again If you do not set the date and time messages will be stamped with the date of January 1 and will be placed at the bottom of your Messages screen See the Intellisync online help for more information on updating the handheld s date and time automatically Summary In this chapter you discovered how to customize your handheld s options You can set a n
64. e the Desktop Software You can update your handheld s applications backup and restore information synchronize PIM In the next chapter you ll discover more about composing and sending email Installation and User s Guide 4 Composing and sending messages In the previous chapters of this guide you learned about your handheld s main components the general procedures required for sending and reading messages and the Desktop Software s tools This chapter explains the different features that the handheld offers for advanced composing and sending capabilities Setting message options You can change the message options for all message types received saved and sent You can choose e Display Time shows the time the message was sent or received e Display Name shows the name of the sender or the recipient e Confirm Delete confirms deletion of messages To set message options 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the MESSAGES icon and click 2 In the Messages screen click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Options and click 62 Composing and sending messages Setting level of importance 3 The Message List Options screen appears Scroll to the field you would like to set then press the SPACE key to scroll through your options Release the SPACE key once you have set the option to your preference Message List Options Display Times Yes Display Name Yes Confirm Delete Yes 4 When you have m
65. e to find a specific contact in the Address Book screen Installation and User s Guide 8 Managing Tasks and Appointments The handheld includes a Tasks function and a Calendar function to help you manage and schedule appointments and tasks Use the Tasks function to make a list of tasks to be completed Use the Calendar function to keep track of appointments and events including the duration of the appointment the location and any additional notes Note You can copy Task and Calendar entries from your PC to your handheld using the Intellisync tool See the Intellisync online help for more information Using the Tasks function The handheld s Tasks function allows you to keep a list of tasks to be completed Tasks can be sorted by subject priority due date or status To set task options 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the TASKS icon and click 2 In the Tasks screen click to view the menu Scroll to Options and click 120 Managing Tasks and Appointments Using the Tasks function 3 The Tasks Options screen appears displaying the following two options e Sort By Select how you want to sort the tasks in your Tasks screen Choose from Subject Priority Due Date or Status By default this option is set to Subject e Confirm Task Delete Select whether or not you want to confirm deleting task entries By default this option is set to Yes 4 Scroll to the field you would like to set then press the SPACE
66. ears asking if you want to delete the message Click Yes This dialog box appears only if Confirm Message Delete is enabled in the Message List Options screen You return to the Messages screen and you can see that the message is no longer listed To delete multiple messages You can delete all messages prior to a particular date by selecting a date field 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the MESSAGES icon and click In the Messages screen scroll to a date field 2 With the date field selected click to view the menu Scroll to Delete Prior and click Installation and User s Guide 102 Managing messages Editing messages Mar 29 Message Hide Menu Thu Mz Mark Prior Read 3 45pKaren Ea 9 06aHeathe Compose Message Wed M Mae Search Messages 10 33aHeathe Options Tue Mz 11 39aKrishne Close 9 45aHeather D RE quick ref 9 4laHeather D RE quick ref 9 13aHeather D RE Sandra s 8 21a Karen Mo FH Sandra s Mon Mar 20 2000 9 50aTracey RE status re 3 49akaren Mo RE status re 3 A dialog box appears asking if you are sure you want to delete all messages sent or received prior to and including that date Click Yes You return to the Messages screen and you can see that the messages are no longer listed Tip You can also delete multiple messages that aren t date specific In the Messages screen hold the SHIFT key while rollin
67. ecting to PC 48 cradle 21 customizing options 149 getting started 19 holster 20 keyboard 20 LCD screen 19 locking 41 package contents 15 resetting 166 serial port 21 specifications 169 status icons 33 trackwheel 20 turning off 23 turning on 22 handheld options about 152 auto on off 152 autotext 152 date time 153 description of 152 network settings 154 notify 154 owner 156 screen keyboard 156 security 157 status 158 storage mode 160 holster description of 20 Index 183 home screen description of 33 FAQs 163 icons 33 hot keys 23 icons function 30 handheld status 33 message status 34 navigational 36 task status 121 Industry Canada certification 4 inserting symbols 75 installing desktop software 48 55 K key assignment chart 23 key rate 157 keyboard description 20 hot keys 23 L LCD screen backlighting 29 components 28 description of 19 FAQs 163 Installation and User s Guide 184 Index function menus 32 function screens 29 graphics 36 LED notification 156 level of importance setting 62 license agreement 171 limited warranty 175 locking the handheld 14 31 41 managing address book 109 address book attachments 83 appointments 119 memos 139 messages 89 tasks 119 marking all messages as read 105 marking messages as unread 104 memopad adding memos 139 deleting memos 141 description
68. eglect misapplication or defects due to repairs or modifications made by anyone other than RIM or its authorized service representative This Limited Warranty does not cover physical damage to the surface of the RIM 857 Wireless Handheld Hardware including cracks or scratches on the LCD screen This Limited Warranty does not apply to any equipment other than the RIM 857 Wireless Handheld Hardware as defined in this Limited Warranty e g it does not apply to any external battery provided with your purchase rental 176 Limited Warranty lease or other means of acquiring the RIM 857 Wireless Handheld Hardware or any damage caused by the leakage or any other malfunction of an external battery or any other accessory or peripheral equipment The Limited Warranty also does not apply if the malfunction results from the use of the RIM 857 Wireless Handheld Hardware in conjunction with accessories products services or ancillary or peripheral equipment not approved or provided by RIM and where it is determined by RIM that such malfunction is not the fault of the RIM 857 Wireless Handheld Hardware itself Additionally if malfunction results from the failure of the user to abide by the Safety Information contained in the package with the RIM 857 Wireless Handheld the Limited Warranty may be void and if it is not void it shall not apply Data backup is presumed to be the responsibility of the user of this RIM 857 Wireless Handheld Hardware RIM is n
69. er s Guide Composing and sending messages Automatic formatting 73 2 The Device Options screen appears Scroll to AutoText and click In the AutoText screen type the first letter or first few letters of the entry you would like to find For this example type the letter t The screen header will display the word Find followed by the letter t The AutoText list will isolate all entries beginning with the letter t Scroll to the desired entry or type additional letters to further isolate entries 3 Scroll to the correct entry then click the trackwheel to choose to edit or delete the entry Automatic formatting The handheld s built in formatting capabilities extend beyond the AutoText function to reduce your typing time Auto capitalization As you compose a message you do not have to worry about pressing the SHIFT key to capitalize words the handheld has two methods of performing capitalization for you e Begin typing you will see that the first letter you type is capitalized automatically and that every first letter following a period becomes capitalized too The handheld recognizes the beginning of a new sentence and does the work for you e If you want any other characters to be capitalized press and hold the character key until it becomes capitalized You must have the Key Rate Options gt Screen Keyboard option set to either Slow or Fast for this feature to work See page 156 for details on
70. ers are available for you to insert into your message Select Symbol Blt lt gt 1 Wee eee AISIO Q PIE RT Ut Jol aK To select a symbol either scroll to a symbol and click or press the associated alpha key under the desired symbol You will return to your message with the symbol inserted LCD interface The handheld s LCD screen is composed of the Home screen function screens that are launched from the Home screen and menus within each function Icons are used throughout for message status handheld status and navigational aid The following Installation and User s Guide Get to know your handheld Description of keys 29 sections provide details on the handheld s screens menus and icons Backlighting e When the handheld is on press the silver key to activate backlighting e Backlighting is disabled after 20 seconds if you do not press a key or move the trackwheel You can manually turn off the backlighting by pressing the silver key again Function screens The functions list appears on the Home screen in rows of icons To open a function s screen scroll to an icon and click the trackwheel or press the underlined character in the function name 2 15 pm is Oat FRI MAR 31 Famil MESSAGES Home screen Installation and User s Guide 30 Get to know your handheld Description of keys The following chart shows each function icon and describes the corresponding function Icon Descrip
71. es Search Sender Options Close Wed Af s 11 58aBryan The message will be marked unread Note You can also mark an open message unread by clicking to view the menu scrolling to Mark Unread and clicking again You can also mark multiple messages as unread In the Messages screen hold the SHIFT key while rolling the trackwheel to select multiple messages Click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Mark Unread and click You can use this procedure if you want to mark an unread message read In the Messages screen click to view the menu Scroll to Mark Read and click Marking all messages read If you have many messages on your handheld which you have not read but you have read them on your desktop you may wish to mark all messages read 1 In the Home screen scroll to the MESSAGES icon and click 2 Scroll to the top of the list and select the date field Installation and User s Guide 106 Managing messages Summary and tips 3 Click to view the menu Scroll to Mark Prior Read and click Mar 29 Message Hide Menu Thu MERA EE 3 45pKaren IlDelete Prior S sete a Heath Compose Message e llssaHeathe artions no Tue M 11 39aKrishne Close 9 45aHeather D RE quick ref 9 4laHeather D RE quick ref 9 13aHeather D RE Sandra s 8 21a Karen Mo FW Sandra s Mon Mar 20 2000 9 50aTracey RE status re 3 49aKaren Mo RE status re
72. es mailing addresses titles and pager fax business and home phone numbers It also stores personal information about specific contacts in the form of notes Setting Address Book options In your Address Book options you can decide how you want to sort your addresses whether or not you want confirmation of deleted addresses and whether or not you want to allow duplicate names 1 In the Home screen scroll to the ADDRESS BOOK icon and click 2 In the Address Book screen click to view the menu Scroll to Options and click 3 The Address Book Options screen appears displaying the following three options Sort By Select how you want to sort the addresses in your Address Book The default is First Name e Confirm Address Delete Select whether or not you want to confirm deleting Address Book entries By default this option is set to Yes 110 Using the Address Book Adding addresses e Allow Duplicate Names Select whether or not you want to allow more than one entry for the same name By default this is set to Yes 4 Scroll to the field you would like to set then press the SPACE key to scroll through your options Release the SPACE key once you have set the option to your preference Address Book Options Sort By Confirm Address Delete Ves Allow Duplicate Names Yes 5 Click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Save Options and click You return to the Address Book screen Note You can also
73. essage Previous Message Next Unread Close If you slide the handheld out of the holster within five seconds of notification the notification stops and the most recently received message will be open If you pull the handheld out of the holster and quickly replace it notification stops but the message will remain closed and marked unread See page 37 for more information on setting message notification options Installation and User s Guide 54 Start sending email Summary Summary You ve just sent and received a wireless email message In this chapter you learned the steps that are required for email redirection to occur You can turn on the radio register with the network install the Desktop Software on your PC connect the handheld to your PC and enable email redirection Read on to learn more about the Desktop Software Installation and User s Guide 3 Using the Desktop Software The Desktop Software can synchronize your messages contacts appointments memos and tasks between your PC and handheld You can also backup any important information from the handheld to your PC edit the Address Book and AutoText files restore data back to the handheld and load new applications onto the handheld all using the Desktop Software s convenient Windows interface Note You will find basic instructions in this chapter for using the Desktop Software and its tools you can find more detailed information in the o
74. esting S Save Message Would you be able Agq To next version of thlagd Cc Add Bee Attach Address Edit AutoText Options Cancel When you add a recipient to your message the same send method Email or Fax must be used for all By default the send method selected for the main recipient will be used for all Attaching Address Book entries You can send an Address Book entry as an attachment Note Please contact your service provider to determine if this functionality is supported 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the COMPOSE icon and click Installation and User s Guide Composing and sending messages Using AutoText 2 While you are composing your message click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Attach Address and click 3 The Attach screen appears listing all of your contacts names Scroll to a contact and click to view the menu Scroll to Use Address and click Attach Hide Menu Allen John Andy Clipsham New Address View Address Heather Dwyer legit Address Jennifer Hines Delete Address Karen Moser Tanya Busch Options Cancel 4 You return to the To screen and you can see that your message now contains an Address Book attachment Click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Send Message and click See page 110 for information on how to add a new Address Book entry Using AutoText The handheld s AutoText function automatically replaces certain text tha
75. etting only needs to be set once It should only be set to Ignore if you live in a state or province that does not recognize daylight savings time When this setting is set to Support the handheld will automatically adjust the time on the proper date Time Set the current time Format Select a 12 hour or 24 hour clock Date Set the current date Note The information that you set in the Time Format and Date fields will represent how the date and time appear on the handheld s Home screen and on the password security screen Installation and User s Guide 154 Customizing your handheld s options Handheld options Message Services Message Services This setting is reserved for future development Network Settings Roaming Choose the country you are in either Canada or the United States Subscribers in each respective country will have their home country as the default setting Radio Turn the handheld s radio on or off In certain situations such as travelling by plane it is important to turn off the radio in your handheld to prevent radio frequency interference See page 45 for a shortcut for turning your radio on and off Status Shows the status of the network It is set to either Pending or Active depending on what you have specified in the Roaming field Note You can re register with the network in the Network Settings screen Click to view the menu scroll to Register Now and click Unless you have been advi
76. g the trackwheel to select more than one message Click the trackwheel to view the menu Select Delete Messages and click to delete the messages that you have selected Editing messages After you have a sent a message you can edit its text add or change the recipient or change the send method 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the MESSAGES icon and click 2 In the Messages screen scroll to a sent message that you want to edit and click to view the menu Scroll to Open Message and Installation and User s Guide Managing messages Resending amessage 103 click In the open message click to view the menu Scroll to Edit Message and click Message Hide Menu To Bryan Saue Message Sent Apr Subject M Reply To All Are you gc Forward Message meeting Reply To All With Text Resend Message Delete Message Previous Message Next Message Next Unread Close 3 The text of the message will appear where you can make your changes Once you have finished making changes click to view the menu Scroll to Send Message and click You return to the Messages screen Resending a message If for some reason your message is not sent properly on the first attempt you can resend the message to the same recipient If you want to send the message to a different recipient you must use the Forward Message or Edit Message options 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the MESSAGES icon and click 2 In the Messages screen
77. ges screen you can view the sent message s status Sending messages to many contacts You can send a message to more than one recipient and choose whether recipients are addressed directly To carbon copied CC or blind carbon copied BCC See the Address Book chapter for information on adding contacts to your Address Book 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the COMPOSE icon and click 2 In the To screen after selecting a main recipient and a send method click the trackwheel to view the menu Click either Add To Add Cc or Add Bcc For this exercise select Add Cc To Jennifer Hines Hide Menu Subject Send Message Save Message Attach Address Edit AutoText Options Cancel 3 The Ce screen appears listing all of your contacts names Scroll to a name Alternatively you can type the first letters of your contact s name to start a search and then scroll to the Installation and User s Guide 66 Composing and sending messages Attaching Address Book entries name Click the trackwheel to view the menu then scroll to Continue and click 4 You return to the To screen where the additional recipient appears in the list Type your subject in the Subject field and press ENTER to begin composing your message 5 When you have finished composing your message click to view the menu Scroll to Send Message and click Note To Jennifer Hines Hide Menu Cc Heather Dwyer EEN ET Subject T
78. h as when the power supply cord or plug has been damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus it has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped VALINN To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Adjust only those controls that are covered in this manual An improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the handheld or charging cradle to its normal operation Failure to observe all safety instructions contained in this manual will void the Limited Warranty and may lead to suspension or denial of services to the offender or legal action or both Welcome to your wireless solution The RIM 857 Wireless Handheld is a powerful computer with a full featured Address Book Appointment Calendar MemoPad and Task List Unlike other PIM products the RIM 857 Wireless Handheld includes an integrated wireless modem Your package will also include the RIM 857 Wireless Handheld Charging Cradle and the Desktop Software which allows you to synchronize with popular desktop personal information management PIM software Get ready to experience the power of messaging with your handheld using functions such as Messages Receive read reply to compose forward save file and delete messages Compose Create and send messages to Inte
79. haracters State Prov Type your contact s state or province This field supports alpha numeric and symbol characters ZIP Postal Code Type your contact s zip code or postal code This field supports alpha numeric and symbol characters Country Type your contact s country This field supports alpha numeric and symbol characters Notes Type any reference notes you would like to keep about your contacts This field supports alpha numeric and symbol characters Press the ENTER key for a new line Viewing addresses You can view the information for a specific contact in the form of an on screen business card 1 In the Home screen scroll to the ADDRESS BOOK icon and click 2 In the Address Book screen select the name of the contact whose information you want to view Click to view the menu Scroll to View Address and click Installation and User s Guide Using the Address Book Editing addresses 115 3 A virtual business card appears listing all the information you ve entered for this contact Tip To jump to a number or email field in the business card press the first letter of the field name For example if you have entered a fax number and you press F in this screen you move to the Fax field Editing addresses You can edit the information in any of the fields of an address entry Some Address Book fields are limited to numeric characters and only a few alpha characters 1 In the Home screen scroll
80. he cradle need to be connected to your PC When the handheld is charging the battery Installation and User s Guide 22 Getto know your handheld Turning on your handheld icon will change to a charging icon Once the handheld is fully charged the battery icon will replace the charging icon See page 33 for a list of handheld status icons The handheld can be kept at a full charge by topping up the battery every day for 10 15 minutes From an empty battery a full charge can be achieved in approximately 3 hours It is not necessary to drain the battery completely before recharging If the battery level becomes too low the signal strength bars located in the top right corner of the Home screen next to the battery icon will be replaced by BAT This is an indication that it is time to recharge the handheld In this state all radio functions such as sending and receiving email will be disabled until the battery is recharged Turning on your handheld When you receive your handheld you must first insert it into the charging cradle and allow it to charge to full battery power You can view the strength of the battery in the top right corner of the Home screen See page 48 for more information on connecting your handheld to your PC 1 Press the silver key to turn on the handheld From the Home screen you can select any of the handheld s main functions 2 Using the trackwheel scroll through the icons to view the
81. held you must first insert it into the charging cradle and allow it to recharge to full battery power The wireless radio will be turned off and the handheld cannot communicate over the network You must turn on the radio before you can send and receive messages In the Home screen scroll to the TURN WIRELESS ON icon and click 46 Start sending email Registering with the network 2 37 PM is O wt FRI MAR 31 YT OFF a ES tal fe TURN WIRELESS ON You will notice that the TURN WIRELESS ON icon was an antenna but when you select the icon the function name changes to TURN WIRELESS OFF and the icon changes to an airplane The airplane icon is a reminder to turn off your handheld s radio when on an airplane in a hospital or any place where it may interfere with other radio transmissions and frequencies The icon will change depending on whether the wireless radio is on or off Note You should turn off your handheld s radio if you are going to be out of coverage for an extended period of time Turning off the radio will greatly improve battery life See page 161 for more information on saving battery life There should be two messages in the Messages screen when you first receive your handheld to introduce you to your handheld and some of its basic features Registering with the network After you turn on the wireless radio a Registration message should arrive In the rare case that the Registration message does not arriv
82. her Desktop Software tools 1 Insert the CD ROM into the appropriate drive The Setup program starts automatically Follow the instructions on your screen using the default paths and names recommended for the Desktop Software When Setup is complete you may choose to open the README file and run the Desktop Software right away Connect the handheld to your PC Note When connecting the handheld to the PC use only the charging cradle provided by Research In Motion Limited When you first receive your handheld you must insert it into the cradle with the AC connector plugged into a power outlet and allow the handheld to fully charge to activate it Ensure that you have properly installed the Desktop Software If it is not already open launch the Desktop Manager by selecting it from the Start gt Programs menu Insert the end of the cradle cable into a COM port on the back of your PC Connect the AC adapter to the cradle cable as shown below Plug the AC adapter into an available power outlet Installation and User s Guide Start sending email Connect the handheld to yourPC 49 ean SS A IT Cradle Connector AC Connector 3 Secure the handheld in the cradle by inserting the connector port on the bottom edge of the handheld into the connector prongs of the cradle and press firmly in place Note If the password is enabled you must enter it before you can connect to the desktop See page 38 for more informati
83. ialog box appears only if you have set the Confirm Task Delete field to Yes in the Tasks Options screen You return to the Tasks screen and you can see that the task is no longer listed Note Delete all completed tasks by scrolling to Delete Completed and clicking You can also delete tasks in the Edit Task screen To change a task s status 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the TASKS icon and click 2 In the Tasks screen select the task for which you want to change the status then click to view the menu 3 Depending on the task s current status scroll to either Mark Completed or Mark In Progress and click Installation and User s Guide 124 Managing Tasks and Appointments Using the Calendar function The task s status is changed Note You can only change the status of a completed task to In Progress You can mark a task Completed if it is marked Deferred Waiting Not Started or In Progress To change a task to a status other than Completed or In Progress edit the task See page 122 for more information on editing tasks Using the Calendar function The handheld s Calendar function displays appointments in either Month Week Day or Agenda view Although the default is Day view you can change the view at any time To set Calendar options 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the CALENDAR icon and click 2 In the Calendar screen click to view the menu Scroll
84. implied warranty lasts Thus the above Installation and User s Guide limitations or exclusions may not apply to You 4 5 IN NO EVENT SHALL RIM BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION OR OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE OR ANY THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE EVEN IF RIM HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES THIS LIMITATION IS INTENDED TO APPLY AND DOES APPLY WITHOUT REGARD TO WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES ARE CLAIMED ASSERTED OR BROUGHT IN AN ACTION OR CLAIM SOUNDING IN TORT OR CONTRACT OR ON THE Installation and User s Guide 174 Research In Motion Limited Software License Agreement WARRANTY OR UNDER ANY OTHER LAW OR FORM OF ACTION IN NO EVENT SHALL RIM S LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED THE COST OF REPLACING THE MEDIA UPON WHICH THE SOFTWARE IS RECORDED 4 6 This SOFTWARE is provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS Use duplication or disclosure by the U S Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in DFARS 227 7202 or in FAR 52 227 19 as applicable Contractor is Research In Motion Limited 295 Phillip Street Waterloo Ontario Canada N2L 3W8 4 7 This LICENSE is to be construed in Canada under the laws of the Province of Ontario and in the United States under the laws of the State of Texas except for any body of law governing c
85. in calculator display To return to the calculator click to view the menu Scroll to Return to Calculator and click Note You can clear the entries on the tape by clicking to view the menu scrolling to Clear Tape and clicking The result of the calculations is not cleared just the entries on the tape To perform conversions You can use your handheld s calculator to convert numbers to and from metric You can perform the following conversions centimetres to inches metres to feet metres to yards kilometres to miles kilograms to pounds and Celsius to Fahrenheit and vice versa 1 In the Home screen scroll to the CALCULATOR icon and click 2 In the Calculator screen type the number that you want to convert Installation and User s Guide Using the MemoPad and Calculator Using the Calculator function 145 3 Scroll to Menu and click Scroll to From Metric or To Metric and click depending on which way you want to convert the number For this exercise select From Metric 4 A second menu appears where you can select the type of conversion to perform Calculator Hide Mer Hide Menu From Me m gt ft To Metr gt yd jknm gt mi Close it gt lb The results are shown on the calculator s display To exit the calculator In the Calculator screen scroll to Menu and click Scroll to Close and click Installation and User s Guide 146 Using the MemoPad and Calculator Sum
86. ing Address Book entries 3 In the New Address screen enter your own email address information and press ENTER after each field 4 Click the trackwheel to view the menu Select Save Address by clicking again You return to the To screen with your new contact selected Click the trackwheel to view the menu where you select Email as your send method Installation and User s Guide Start sending email Sending a message 51 To Hide Menu iUse Oncel lUse Email Jennifer Krul New Address __ View Address Edit Address Delete Address Options Cancel 5 Type a subject line and press ENTER to begin typing your message When you are finished composing your message click the trackwheel to view the menu select Send Message by clicking again To Jennifer Krul Hide Menu Subject Test Send Message This is a test mes Save Message illustrate sending Add To emaili Add Cc Attach Address Edit AutoText Options Cancel The Messages screen shows a list of message headers for each message you ve sent or received the header includes the time sent or received the recipient or sender and the subject line You will see Installation and User s Guide 52 Start sending email Reading a message one of the following icons to the left of the message header to indicate the message s status 5 Message is being sent Message has been sent out to the network ra Message is pending will be sent
87. inutes Try sending yourself a message and check that all the information has been properly restored in the Status screen Installation and User s Guide Frequently asked questions Resetting the handheld 167 There is also a reset hole on the back of the handheld located in the information label Normally you will not need to use this method of reset However if the handheld locks up no longer responds when you press keys or use the trackwheel you can use this method to reset the handheld One end of a paper clip can be inserted into this hole to press the reset button restarting and restoring the handheld to normal operation Note You can also reset the handheld by simultaneously pressing the ALT SHIFT BACKSPACE keys Messages and other information stored on the handheld will not be lost If you were in the process of composing a message however the message will be lost If you reset your handheld you will not lose the connection with your PC After you reset your handheld synchronize with the Desktop Manager to ensure that all information has been restored See the Desktop Manager online help for more information Installation and User s Guide 12 Specifications Mechanical Properties Weight Size LXWXH Memory Approx 50z 4 6 X3 1 X0 70 5 MB Flash memory 0 5 MB SRAM Display and control features Display Controls Message Notification Other features Ports Ful
88. ions Change Option Cancel Security Password Security Timeout You return to the Device Options screen Installation and User s Guide 44 Get to know your handheld Summary and tips Summary and tips In this chapter you learned about the various components and features of the handheld You ve also performed a basic setup including setting the date and time setting message notification and enabling password protection You re now ready to start sending email Getting to know your handheld Tips e Press the first letter of an item in an options list menu or choice list to jump directly to the item Press Y to select Yes in a pop up dialog box e Press N to select No in a pop up dialog box Press C or ESC to select Cancel in a pop up dialog box e Press ALT and click the trackwheel to select an icon Roll the trackwheel to move the icon to another position and click the trackwheel to drop it into the new position Installation and User s Guide 2 Start sending email Now that you re more familiar with the handheld you can start sending and receiving email The following steps will help you get started 1 Turn on the radio 2 Register with the wireless network if necessary 3 Install the Desktop Software on your PC 4 Connect the handheld to your PC using the cradle 5 Send a test message 6 Read the test message Turning the radio on and off When you receive your hand
89. kwheel to scroll horizontally while you make your edits Make your changes to the current entry Installation and User s Guide 72 Composing and sending messages Using AutoText 4 Click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Save Item and click You will return to the AutoText screen where you can view your changes Note You can also edit AutoText entries while you re composing a message In the To screen click to view the menu Scroll to Edit AutoText and click You can also edit AutoText entries in the Backup and Restore tool in the Desktop Manager See the Backup and Restore online help for more information To delete an AutoText entry If you do not wish to keep an AutoText entry either a default entry or one that you added you can delete it 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the OPTIONS icon and click 2 The Device Options screen appears Scroll to AutoText and click In the AutoText screen scroll to the entry you would like to delete Click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Delete Item and click 3 A dialog box appears asking if you want to delete the entry Scroll to Yes and click You return to the AutoText screen and you can see that the entry is no longer listed To perform an AutoText search Rather than scrolling through your list of AutoText entries you can perform a search to find an entry quickly 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the OPTIONS icon and click Installation and Us
90. l graphic LCD with backlighting 160 x 160 pixel viewing area Thumb operated trackwheel PC style keyboard Red LED indicator audible beeper mechanical vibrator on screen notification configurable by user Real time clock audible alarm AutoText and Address Book updates RS 232 compatible serial port at operating speeds up to 115 200 baud 170 Specifications Power Battery Internal lithium cell Temperature Operating 0 C to 50 C Storage 10 C to 30 C Relative 5 95 Non condensing Humidity Radio specifications Network 800 MHz DataTAC networks Support Interface MDC4800 v3 2 3 3 RD LAP v3 2 3 3 Protocols Frequency Transmitting 806 to 825 MHz Receiving 851 to 870 MHz Regulatory compliance Handheld FCC Part 15 Class B and Part 90 Complies with Industry Canada RSS 119 Charging cradle FCC Part 15 Class B Declaration of Complies with Conformity DoC Handheld Installation amp User s Guide Research In Motion Limited Software License Agreement Terms and Conditions This is a legal agreement between you the Customer You and Research In Motion Limited RIM BY INSTALLING USING OR MAKING ONE OR MORE COPIES OF THIS SOFTWARE OR ANY COMBINATION OF THE FOREGOING YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT PROMPTLY RETURN THE SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING ITEMS INCLUDING WRITTEN MATERIALS AND BINDERS OR
91. ll dates or you can edit only the selected appointment choose Edit this 3 The Edit Appointment screen appears displaying all of the details for the appointment Edit the information in any of the fields To edit the Date Start Time End Time or Reminder fields press SPACE key to scroll between options Release the SPACE key once you have set the field to your preference Edit Appointment Subject Meeting upcoming docs Location Boardroom B Start Date Fri Jun 02 2000 Start Time 4 00 PM End Date Fri Jun 02 2000 End Time 5 00 Reminder 15 Min Recurrence None Notes 4 If you are editing a recurring appointment scroll to the Recurrence field and press the SPACE key The Set Recurrence screen appears allowing you to change any of the settings Installation and User s Guide 136 Managing Tasks and Appointments Using the Calendar function Click to view the menu then scroll to Save Recurrence and click 5 Click the trackwheel to view the menu then select Save Appointment by clicking again You return to the Calendar screen Note If you are in Week or Month view you can either switch to Day or Agenda view to edit the appointment or view the appointment and then edit it See page 132 for more information on viewing appointments To delete appointments 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the CALENDAR icon and click 2 Inthe Calendar screen scroll to the appointment that you want to delete i
92. lly through the text 4 When you have finished making changes to your memo click to view the menu Select Save by clicking again Note You can clear the Title field and the entire body of a memo Scroll to the field that you want to clear either the Title field or the body and click to view the menu Scroll to Clear Field and click The field is erased and you can add new text To delete memos 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the MEMOPAD icon and click 2 Inthe MemoPad screen scroll to the memo you want to delete 3 Click to view the menu Scroll to Delete Memo and click A dialog box appears asking if you want to delete the memo Scroll to Yes and click Installation and User s Guide 142 Using the MemoPad and Calculator Using the Calculator function You return to the MemoPad screen and you can see that the memo is no longer listed Note You can delete memos only in the MemoPad screen Using the Calculator function Use the handheld s calculator function to perform simple mathematical operations and conversions Tip Using the keyboard you can type numbers and mathematical operators in the Calculator without pressing the ALT key To perform mathematical operations 1 In the Home screen scroll to the CALCULATOR icon and click 2 The Calculator screen appears Use the keyboard to enter the first number of the mathematical calculation Using the trackwheel scroll to the operator you want and click 3
93. mary and tips Hide Menu Switch to Tape From Metric To Metric Close Calculator x 2S CH Summary and tips In this chapter you learned how to use the MemoPad function and the Calculator function You can add edit and view memos in the MemoPad screen and you can also perform mathematical operations use the tape and perform conversions in the Calculator screen In the next chapter you ll find out how to customize your handheld s options Using the MemoPad and Calculator Tips MemoPad Press T to go to the top memo in the list Press B to go to the bottom memo in the list Press ESC to exit the MemoPad screen Press DEL to delete a memo Press ENTER to view a memo Calculator Press D to add e Press F to subtract Press X or A to multiply Installation and User s Guide Using the MemoPad and Calculator Summary and tips 147 Using the MemoPad and Calculator Tips Press S to divide Press Z or SPACE key to change the sign Press V to find the square root of a number Press J to recall the memory Press K to clear the memory Press L to add the number into memory Press G to see the result of your calculation Press C to clear the calculator screen Installation and User s Guide 10 Customizing your handheld s options In the Get to know your handheld chapter you learned about the procedure for setting message notification options Now refer
94. n Day Week or Agenda view or the day on which there are appointments to delete in Month view Click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Delete Appointment s and click 3 A dialog box appears asking if you want to delete the appointment Click Yes If your appointment is a recurring appointment you can delete all occurrences of the appointment or just the one you have selected You return to the Calendar screen and you can see that the appointment is no longer listed Note If you are deleting appointments in Month view all appointments for the day you select will be deleted You must switch to Day Week or Agenda view to delete a specific appointment Installation and User s Guide Managing Tasks and Appointments Summary and tips 137 Summary and tips In this chapter you learned how you can organize your time and projects using the Tasks and Calendar functions You can add view edit delete and set options for both tasks and appointments In the Tasks screen you can modify the status of your tasks so that you know which of your projects have been completed In the Calendar screen you can switch between four different views In the next chapter you ll examine the MemoPad and Calculator functions Managing tasks and appointments Tips e Press DEL to delete a task or appointment e Press T to go to the top task or appointment in the list Press B to go to the bottom task or appointment in the lis
95. n Message 4 30p Tracey Mark Unread 4 26pKaren IlSave Message Thu Ap elet Messsce 4 39p Karen Compose Message Weds AFlcoarch Messages v 11 58aBryan search Sanden Options 3 A dialog box appears asking if you want to delete the message Click Yes This dialog box appears only if Confirm Message Delete is enabled in the Message List Options screen You return to the Messages screen and you can see that the message is no longer listed Note If you request more of a message you should not delete the message until you have received all the information See page 81 for more information on receiving long messages To delete an open message You can delete a message while it is open without returning to the Messages screen 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the MESSAGES icon and click Installation and User s Guide Managing messages Deleting messages 101 2 Open the message you want to delete by clicking to view the menu scrolling to Open Message and clicking From ar Mark Unread i Subject FllSave Message gt Okay wh Reply To Message office I ll Reply To All executives Forward Message gt an outlir Reply With Text presentati are To All With Text gt gt I think MMore dearer Show Qualified Address gt Talk to Previous Message i Next Message fee a Next Unread ol gt desk EdjClose 3 Click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Delete Message and click A dialog box app
96. ne Clear Field PIN Title Company Work 555 4443 x331 f Home Mobile Pager Fax Address Address2 City Cancel Your new contact s name will appear in alphabetical order in your Address Book Address Book fields The New Address screen has the following fields First Type your contact s first name This field supports alpha numeric and symbol characters Last Type your contact s last name This field supports alpha numeric and symbol characters Email Type your contact s email address This field supports alpha numeric and symbol characters Press the SPACE key once to insert the sign press the SPACE key again to insert a period If you continue to press SPACE you can continue to insert periods To insert a blank space press the BACKSPACE key and then the SPACE key again Installation and User s Guide Using the Address Book Adding addresses PIN Type your contact s LLI or PIN number This number unique to each handheld is assigned by the wirelss data network service Note To enter hexadecimal characters you must press the ALT key when pressing the associated letter For example to enter an e in the PIN field press and hold the ALT key while pressing the E key Title Type your contact s job title position This field supports alpha numeric and symbol characters Company Type the name of the company for which your contact works This fiel
97. ng messages Adding contacts to Address Book 85 Adding contacts to Address Book When you receive a new message from someone who is not currently in your handheld s Address Book you can add the address from the open message Note Please contact your service provider to determine if this functionality is supported 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the MESSAGES icon and click 2 Open a received message and read it Scroll to the top of the message Place your cursor in the From field and click to view the menu From fradMark Unread a Subject m File Message Hi Jennifer save Message I will be t Please cor Reply To All questions Forward Message Reply With Text Thanks penly To All ith Text Tracey Se Delete Message Show Qualified Address Add To Address Book Previous Message Next Message Next Unread Close 3 Scroll to Add to Address Book and click The new contact s information will be shown in the Edit Address screen Add any information you would like to include for this contact Installation and User s Guide 86 Receiving and reading messages Summary and tips Edit Address 7 First Traceyf Last Seupaul Email tseupaul rim net PIN Title Company Work Home Mobile Pager Fax Address Address2 City 4 Click to view the menu and select Save Address by clicking again The contact is added to your Address Book and you return to the open message Summary and tips
98. nline help From any window select Help to view procedures Installation and setup The previous chapter Start sending email described installing the Desktop Software and connecting your handheld to the PC for using the Desktop Software tools This chapter shows you how to use the Desktop Software to get the most from your handheld 56 Using the Desktop Software Loading handheld applications Loading handheld applications If necessary use the Application Loader tool to update the software on the handheld and add any new applications that might be available Note Before updating your handheld with new software using the Application Loader use the Backup and Restore tool to save any important information from the handheld to your PC See page 58 for more information 1 Place your handheld in the cradle and connect it to your PC In the Desktop Manager double click Application Loader The Welcome to Application Loader window appears The handheld must be connected before you can load new software See page 48 for more information on connecting to the PC 2 Click Next gt to start the process of loading new software onto your handheld An Initialization Progress dialog box appears on your PC to indicate that the Application Loader is connecting to your handheld and is reading your handheld s configuration At the same time your handheld s LCD will read Loader activity Wait until initialization is complete an
99. ntain optimal extended messaging performance Weekday On Set the handheld to turn on automatically at a specific time throughout the week Weekday Off Set the handheld to turn off automatically at a specific time throughout the week Weekend On Set the handheld to turn on automatically at a specific time on the weekend Weekend Off Set the handheld to turn off automatically at a specific time on the weekend Note Both Weekday and Weekend options have an Enable Disable field You must set this field to Enable in order for the handheld to turn on and off automatically AutoText The AutoText screen contains a list of all current AutoText entries You can add edit and delete entries as you wish See page 67 for more information on how to work with AutoText entries Installation and User s Guide Customizing your handhela s options Handheld options 153 Date Time Set the date and time so that your messages contain the correct time stamp Note You can set the date and time automatically by synchronizing your handheld with your PC See the Intellisync online help for more information Time Zone Select your time zone The handheld will automatically adjust the time depending on the time zone The default is the Eastern 5 time zone Daylight Savings Select whether or not you want daylight savings time to be adjusted automatically By default the handheld is set to adjust for daylight savings time Support The s
100. of 13 31 editing memos 141 summary 146 tips 146 using 139 viewing memos 140 menus 32 Installation and User s Guide messages adding contacts from 85 attaching address book entries 66 automatic capitalization 73 automatic punctuation 74 composing 50 composing and sending tips 76 deleting 99 deleting multiple messages 101 deleting open messages 100 description of 13 30 editing sent 102 FAQs 164 filing 89 formatting automatically 73 managing 89 managing address book attachments 83 managing tips 106 marking as read 105 marking as unread 104 options for received messages 79 reading 52 79 receiving 79 receiving and reading tips 86 receiving long messages 81 removing from saved messages list 91 resending 103 saving 89 saving sent or received 89 saving while composing 91 searching 93 searching by sender 98 sending 50 sending one time messages 64 sending to multiple contacts 65 setting level of importance 62 setting message options 61 setting notification options 37 status icons 34 summary 76 86 106 using autotext 67 N navigational icons 36 network registering 46 notification of appointments 156 of messages 154 setting 37 num lock mode 74 O Index 185 one time messages sending 64 options P description of 14 31 handheld 149 LED notification 156 received messages 79 scrolling
101. on on the password 4 In the Desktop Manager ensure that your PC recognizes a connection with the handheld Select Options gt Serial Settings to open the Settings window Click Detect Note The message Handheld not found will appear if the PC cannot detect the handheld on a serial port If the handheld and charging cradle cable both appear to be connected securely ensure that no other devices are sharing the serial port such as a PCMCIA card or IrDA unit Ensure that there is no other connectivity software running on your PC and that you are not using the same port as your mouse 5 After connection is successful click OK to exit the Settings window The Desktop Manager will show the handheld s PIN and Current Status in the status bar Installation and User s Guide 50 Start sending email Sending a message Sending a message You can send a message to an existing contact or add a new contact while composing your message Note You can also compose a message while in the Messages Address Book or Saved Messages screens Click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Compose Message and click Follow steps 2 6 below to compose and send your message 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the COMPOSE icon and click 2 In the To screen click the trackwheel to view the menu scroll to New Address and click Once you have entries in your Address Book you can scroll to a name See page 110 for more information on add
102. onflicts of law Limited Warranty Research In Motion Limited RIM the manufacturer of the RIM 857 Wireless Handheld which together with the Holster and RIM 857 Wireless Handheld Cradle comprise the RIM 857 Wireless Handheld Hardware and the RIM 857 Wireless Handheld Desktop Software warrants to YOU the end user YOU that the RIM 857 Wireless Handheld Hardware will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one 1 year from the date that the RIM 857 Wireless Handheld Hardware was first purchased by YOU as an original end user the Applicable Warranty Period This Limited Warranty is not transferable During the Applicable Warranty Period the RIM 857 Wireless Handheld Hardware or one or more of the RIM 857 Wireless Handheld Hardware components will be repaired or replaced at RIM s option without charge for either parts or labor If the RIM 857 Wireless Handheld Hardware or component thereof is repaired or replaced during the Applicable Warranty Period the Applicable Warranty Period will expire upon the later of the 91st day after repair or replacement or the end of the Applicable Warranty Period PLEASE CONSULT YOUR SERVICE PROVIDER FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO OBTAIN CUSTOMER SUPPORT FOR YOUR RIM 857 WIRELESS HANDHELD This Limited Warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear and does not cover repair or replacement of any RIM 857 Wireless Handheld Hardware damaged by misuse accident abuse n
103. only once when a new message arrives If you set this field to Medium High or Escalating the handheld will vibrate twice when a new message arrives The default is Low Note The Escalating option provides you with quiet notification progressing to louder notification Number of Beeps Select the number of beeps the handheld should make before notification stops Choose from 1 to 5 beeps The default is 1 Repeat Notification Set whether or not you want to be reminded of unread messages waiting Choose from e Low the LED will flash and the handheld will tone or vibrate once every 15 minutes for 30 minutes e Medium the LED will flash and the handheld will tone or vibrate once every 10 minutes for an hour e High the LED will flash and the handheld will tone or vibrate once every 5 minutes for 2 hours Installation and User s Guide 156 Customizing your handheld s options Handheld options e LED Only the LED will flash for 15 minutes e Off you will not be reminded Note If you have set your In Holster and Out of Holster notification to None the only reminder notification you will receive will be the flashing LED If you want Tone or Vibrate reminder notification you must change your regular notification settings Level 1 Notify Only Select whether or not you want to be notified of all messages or only those with a level 1 priority Choose from either Yes or No Note You will always be notified of pending
104. onversions Using the MemoPad function You can use the MemoPad function to add edit view and delete important memos To add memos 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the MEMOPAD icon and click 2 In the MemoPad screen click to view the menu Scroll to New Memo and click 140 Using the MemoPad and Calculator Using the MemoPad function MemoPad Hide Menu os oe Close 3 Type a title for your memo and press ENTER Then type the body of the memo 4 Once you have finished composing the memo click to view the menu Select Save by clicking again You return to the MemoPad screen where your new memo appears in alphabetical order Note You must include a title in order to save your memo To view memos 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the MEMOPAD icon and click 2 In the MemoPad screen select the name of the memo that you want to view Click to view the menu Scroll to View Memo and click Installation and User s Guide Using the MemoPad and Calculator Using the MemoPad function 141 The full memo appears on the screen Note You can edit a memo you are viewing by clicking to view the menu Scroll to Edit Memo and click To edit memos 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the MEMOPAD icon and click 2 Inthe MemoPad screen select the memo you want to edit and click to view the menu Scroll to Edit Memo and click 3 In the Memo screen you can add or edit text Press the ALT key as you roll to scroll horizonta
105. open the Address Book Options screen from the To screen when composing a message Adding addresses To add an individual contact s information to the Address Book follow this procedure 1 In the Home screen scroll to the ADDRESS BOOK icon and click Installation and User s Guide 2 4 Using the Address Book Adding addresses 111 In the Address Book screen click to view the menu Scroll to New Address and click To Use Once 3 New Address No Addre Options Cancel Type your contact s information and press ENTER after each field You can also type your contact s full name in the First or Last field and press ENTER The first name will appear in the First field and the last name will appear in the Last field Note You can have up to three email addresses for the same Address Book entry To add more than one email address click to view the menu scroll to Add Email and click An additional field appears in the New Address screen and you are able to add a second email address When you compose a message to a contact with multiple email addresses and select the email send method you will be prompted to select which address to use To save your contact information click to view the menu Scroll to Save Address and click Installation and User s Guide 112 Using the Address Book Adding addresses New Address Hide Menu First Karen Save Address Last Moser Add Email Email kmoser rim
106. options on your handheld These alternatives apply to all screens where you can change options such as in the Date Time the New Appointment or the Daily Alarm screens e Use the menu While in an option field click to view the menu Scroll to Change Options and click A dialog box appears where you can scroll through your options Once you reach the option you prefer click the trackwheel After setting all of the options in the screen click to view the menu Scroll to Save Options and click Installation and User s Guide 36 Getto know your handheld Description of keys e Use ALT roll Hold the ALT key while rolling the trackwheel to scroll through the options Release the ALT key once you reach your desired setting e Use the keyboard You can press the letter or number which represents your choice For example if you are in a time field press the first number of the hour you want to specify e Use the SPACE key You can use the SPACE key to scroll through your options Release the SPACE key once you have set the field to your preference This method is used throughout the guide Navigational icons These icons appear on the handheld s LCD screen to indicate positions within fields lists menus and screens Icon Description Indicates the cursor position You are at the bottom of a menu or screen scroll the trackwheel up to view more items You are at the top of a menu or screen
107. ot responsible for data that may be damaged or lost at any time including without limitation data lost or damaged during the servicing of this RIM 857 Wireless Handheld Hardware or through the use of synchronization software The wireless data service provided for the RIM 857 Wireless Handheld is provided from a third party provider and therefore RIM cannot guarantee or warrant that the wireless data service will always be available or will always function properly For this and other reasons the RIM 857 Wireless Handheld should not be relied upon for the transmission of data relating to emergency life threatening or mission critical situations and RIM disclaims any liability on its behalf for events or damages resulting from such reliance or the failure of the wireless data service to perform or to be available for your use of the RIM 857 Wireless Handheld including without limitation the lack of service coverage in the area in which YOU wish to use the RIM 857 Wireless Handheld To the extent the third party providing the wireless data service provides any warranties or guarantees that may be passed on to YOU such warranties and or guarantees are automatically passed on to YOU without any further effort on your part or on the part of RIM REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO YOU UNDER THE Installation and User s Guide Limited Warranty 177 LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE LAWS OF THE SEVERAL
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109. press the silver key once The backlight will shut off automatically if you do not press any keys or use the trackwheel for more than 20 seconds You can manually turn off the backlighting by pressing the silver key again Keyboard and trackwheel The 33 key QWERTY keyboard provides access to all of the regular alphabetic characters numeric characters a symbols library punctuation and special characters can be generated using the orange ALT key in combination with the other keys For easy typing hold the device in both hands and use your thumbs Roll and click the trackwheel for navigation and selection A trackwheel that clicks The trackwheel on the handheld has a unique feature for greater usability and performance it clicks Pressing down on the trackwheel with your thumb is comparable to the clicking function of your PC mouse Click to open menus and to select functions and menu options Holster belt clip A holster equipped with a belt clip accompanies the handheld While in the holster the handheld is protected and wearable You can choose different forms of message notification based on whether the handheld is in or out of the holster When you receive a new message and remove the handheld from the holster within five seconds notification based on how you ve set it stops and the most recently received message will be open If Installation and User s Guide Get to know your handheld Handheld components
110. r PIN Level 1 Yes 3 Click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Save Options and click You return to the Device Options screen See page 154 for more information on the notification options Using password protection By setting a password for your handheld you ensure greater security against others using the handheld You can specify the length of time that the handheld is idle before the password security screen appears Once the handheld is left idle for that amount of time you will need to type your password to use the handheld You can also manually activate the password security screen by selecting the Lock function from the Home screen You should lock your handheld if you leave it unattended Installation and User s Guide Get to know your handheld Using password protection If you do not want the password security screen to appear you must disable your password in the Security screen Note 11 17 am 20 Oat THU JUL 13 Fan RIM Wireless Handheld Press any key 1997 2000 RIM Password security screen If you have entered information in the Owner screen of the Options function it will appear on the password security screen We recommend that you include your own or your company s contact information in case the handheld is lost If an incorrect password is entered 10 times all information could be erased from the handheld for security reasons The handheld s radio is turned off
111. r handheld is in the cradle and the cradle is connected to your PC properly Then repeat these steps Click OK to return to the Desktop Manager Note After the loading process is complete you will need to turn on your handheld s radio to send and receive messages In the Home screen scroll to the TURN WIRELESS ON icon and click Backing up files from handheld to the PC Use the Backup and Restore tool to save any handheld files to your PC or restore previously saved files back to your handheld Additionally you can use it to customize the Address Book and Installation and User s Guide 58 Using the Desktop Software Backing up files from handheld to the PC AutoText files create new entries edit existing entries and delete the entries on your PC To 1 To Note Before updating your handheld with new software using the Application Loader use the Backup and Restore tool to save any important information from the handheld to your PC See the online help topic Advanced backup and restore for more information on editing AutoText and Address Book entries backup files from handheld to PC Place your handheld in the cradle and connect it to your PC In the Desktop Manager double click Backup and Restore The Backup and Restore window appears To backup everything on your handheld click the Backup button The Select file for Full Backup window appears The default file name will be Backup today s date ipd
112. rded with the message Reply with Text Sends a reply to the sender of the open message The text of the original message appears below your reply All of the original message is sent even if it was truncated on your handheld Reply to All with Text Sends a reply to all recipients and include the text of the original message as part of the reply Delete Message Deletes the open message Show Qualified Address Shows the SMTP address full address of the recipient or sender This option is only available when you have your cursor in the From or To field of the open message Show Friendly Name Shows the first and last name of the sender or the recipient This option is only available when you have your cursor in the From or To field of the open message with the Qualified Address showing Add to Address Book Adds the sender of the message to your Address Book This option is only available when you have your cursor in the From field of the open message It will not appear if the sender s address is already in your Address Book See page 85 for more information on adding contacts to your Address Book from messages Next Unread Closes the current message and opens the next unread message if unread messages exist Previous Message Closes the current message and opens the previous message Next Message Closes the current message and opens the next message Installation and User s Guide Receiving
113. re information Installation and User s Guide 164 Frequently asked questions Messages The backlighting on my display screen keeps disappearing e The LCD backlighting will turn off after 20 seconds if you have not pressed a key or the trackwheel Messages Why did I have two messages on my handheld before I turned on the radio e These messages are pre loaded to help you learn about the handheld when you first receive it Why are my messages not being sent out You can tell that messages have not been sent because they have a clock icon beside them e Check that the handheld s radio has been turned on select the TURN WIRELESS ON icon and check that you are within range of network coverage check the coverage indicator in the Home screen See page 45 for more information I am not being notified when new messages arrive even though I have set the handheld to notify me e Ensure that the volume setting of the notification options is set to either Low Medium High or Escalating rather than Off With the volume set to Off the beeper will not sound when new messages arrive e Ensure that the Level 1 Only setting in your notification options is set to No When this field is set to Yes you will only be notified of level 1 messages rather than all messages See page 154 for more information on the notification options e In the Notify screen set the Repeat Notification field to Low Medium High or LED only
114. recurring every second day Set Recurrence Recur Day Every End Date Thu Jul 06 Recurs every other day until Thu Jul 6 2000 Installation and User s Guide 132 Managing Tasks and Appointments Using the Calendar function 6 In the End field set the specific date on which the recurring appointment should end By setting this field to Never you will have a constant recurring appointment Note If you set your appointment to recur weekly you can specify the day s of the week on which it should recur If you set your appointment to recur monthly or yearly you can set the day on which the appointment will recur 7 The terms of the recurrence are shown after the End field If you are satisfied with these terms click to view the menu Scroll to Save Recurrence and click Set Recurrence Hide Menu Recur Every End Save Recurrence Change Option Cancel Recurs every other day until Thu Jul 6 2000 You return to the New Appointment screen with your recurring appointment settings entered Save your appointment by clicking to view the menu scrolling to Save Appointment and clicking To view appointments In Day Week or Agenda view you can see the specifics for your appointment by selecting the appointment clicking to view the menu scrolling to View Appointment and clicking Installation and User s Guide Managing Tasks and Appointments Using the Calendar function 133 In Month
115. rforming an Advanced restore for more information Synchronizing PIM Using the Intellisync tool you can synchronize your PIM applications Note You can also update the handheld s date and time using the Intellisync tool See the online help for more information In the Intellisyne window click the Auto start button to specify settings for automatic synchronization To configure PIM synchronization Place your handheld in the cradle and connect it to your PC In the Desktop Manager double click Intellisync The Intellisync window appears 59 Installation and User s Guide 60 Using the Desktop Software Summary 2 In the Intellisync window click Configure PIM to customize your PIM synchronization settings The Handheld Configuration window appears Select a PIM application Address Book Calendar MemoPad or Tasks and click Choose 3 In the Choose Translator window select the PC program called the translator that you use and click OK 4 You can configure other options in these windows such as field mapping synchronization filters and conflict resolution settings depending on the translator that you have selected See the online help for more information 5 Once you have configured all the PIM applications ensure the the check box next to Synchronize PIM is selected in the Intellisync window Click Synchronize now to perform the operation Summary In this chapter you learned how to us
116. rnet email addresses Saved Messages Store messages for future viewing Search Messages Locate messages in seconds with the powerful search tool Address Book Store your personal directory of contact information such as multiple phone and fax numbers and email addresses Enter notes for individual contacts and search the database to find specific contacts Calendar Keep track of appointments using one of the four calendar views Day Week Month or Agenda Tasks Add edit and delete tasks and mark tasks as complete Alarm Set the alarm on the handheld to sound daily MemoPad Compose edit and delete notes memos and lists 14 Welcome to your wireless solution New for version 2 0 e Calculator Perform basic mathematical operations and conversions e Options Customize the way the handheld notifies you of new messages set the password add edit and delete AutoText entries set the current date program the automatic on off feature e Lock Lock the handheld with a password security screen so that only you can use it This function is only visible in the Home screen after you have set a password e Turn Wireless Off Turn Wireless On Turn the handheld s radio off when it may interfere with other radio communications such as during a flight Turn on the radio again to send and receive messages e Power Off Turn off the handheld at night or on weekends New for version 2 0 The handheld pre ins
117. s of any kind into the RIM 857 Wireless Handheld through openings as they may short out parts and this may result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the handheld or its charging cradle Unplug the charging cradle from the wall before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners IMPORTANT UL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when used for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way suc
118. s will be preserved while the handheld is in storage mode However the handheld will no Installation and User s Guide Frequently asked questions Home screen 163 longer have the correct date and time or encryption key To reset the date and time follow the instructions in Customizing your handheld s options on page 151 or to update it automatically simply synchronize the handheld with the Desktop Software s Intellisync tool You can generate a new encryption key in the Security tab of the Desktop Software s Redirector Settings tool Home screen How can I return to the Home screen The screen that displays the functions list and the date and time is called the Home screen e Press the ESC key repeatedly until you return to the Home screen See page23 for more information on other shortcuts e Select Close from an application s menu or in the Device Options screen scroll to the Return to Home Screen option and click LCD screen What can do if my LCD screen seems faint e Check the Screen Keyboard option in the Device Options screen In Options gt Screen Keyboard scroll to the Screen Contast field Press and hold the ALT key while rolling the trackwheel to select a higher contrast Once you have set the field to your preference click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Save Options and click e While the handheld is on press the silver key once to activate backlighting See page 29 for mo
119. safe location to halt your vehicle prior to using the handheld Do not use the charging cradle as a means of storing your handheld while in a vehicle Do not use any cradle charging unit or any other accessory or attachment that is not manufactured or supplied by RIM or an authorized RIM accessories supplier Use of any accessory or attachment that is not supplied or approved for use by RIM in conjunction with the handheld is not permitted as it may cause hazards Do not place the RIM 857 Wireless Handheld or its charging cradle on any unstable surface such as a cart stand tripod bracket or table It may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the handheld Discard the handheld properly As the unit contains a lithium battery neither the handheld nor the lithium battery should be disposed of in fire Dispose of the handheld containing the lithium battery in accordance with the laws and regulations in your area governing disposal of such cell types Contact RIM if you have any questions concerning disposal of the handheld or the lithium cell The handheld should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label Refer to the operating instructions starting on page 21 for more information on the battery and power supply Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this may result in a risk of fire or electric shock Never push object
120. scription tad Turn the handheld s radio off when it may A af interfere with other radio communications such Turn as during flight You will not be able to send or receive messages until you turn the radio on Wireless again On Turn Wireless Off Turn off the handheld whenever you prefer not to receive email messages or when you wish to conserve battery power All queued messages Power Off will be delivered to your handheld once you turn it back on Function menus Menus provide a list of options for the current function You can open a function screen s menu by clicking the trackwheel the menu appears on top and covers approximately half of the screen s width Address Book IEE amma New Address Andy Clipsham View Address Dean Kelly Edit Address pavorah Cooper Delete Address onna Moser Coanaca Mactada Heather Dwyer Kera nesfage Jennifer Hines Jennifer Krul Close Ryan Hickey Tanya Busch Tom Papadopoulos Tracey Seupaul Address Book function menu Installation and User s Guide Get to know your handheld Description of keys 33 Icons and graphical tools Home screen components The Home screen appears when you turn on the handheld It is your starting point for using the handheld s functions 2 15 pm iS O aut FRI MAR 31 Famil ape MESSAGES Home screen display In any of the function screens press the ESC key to return to this Home screen For a description of each fun
121. scroll the trackwheel down to view more items a F You can scroll the trackwheel up or down to view more screen or menu items ak You can scroll the trackwheel left or right to continue viewing icons on the functions list Installation and User s Guide Get to know your handheld Setting the date and time 37 Setting the date and time 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the OPTIONS icon and click 2 In the Device Options screen scroll to Date Time and click The Date Time screen appears Scroll to the field you would like to set then press the SPACE key to scroll through your options Date Time Time Zones Eastern 5 Daylight Savings Support Times 2 20 PM Format Date Fri Mar 31 2000 3 Click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Save Options and click You return to the Device Options screen Setting message notification You can customize the way the handheld notifies you when you receive a message 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the OPTIONS icon and click Installation and User s Guide 38 Get to know your handheld Using password protection 2 In the Device Options screen scroll to Notify and click The Notify screen appears Scroll to the field you would like to set then press the SPACE key to scroll through your options Notify In Holster Vibratet Tone Out of Holster Tune 1 Volume Low Number of Beeps 4 Repeat Notification Off Level 1 Notify Only No Conside
122. sed to do so or if you have just received your handheld and it is not working we recommend against registering your handheld more than once PowerSave Puts the handheld in a mode where it can save more power You can choose from Maximum Average or Minimum Each one provides progressively better power savings The default setting is Maximum We recommend against changing this field Notify You can press the SPACE key to set the handheld message notification to tone vibrate vibrate tone or none See page 37 for details on how to set the notification options In Holster Customize the way that the handheld notifies you of a new message while it is in the holster Your options are Tone Installation and User s Guide Customizing your handheld s options Handheld options 155 Vibrate Vibrate Tone or None The default notification setting is Vibrate Tone Out of Holster Customize the way that the handheld notifies you of a new message when it is out of the holster Choose from Tone Vibrate Vibrate Tone or None The default notification setting is Tone Tune Select the tune you wish to hear when you are notified of a new message You can hear each tune by scrolling through the options The default is Tune 1 Volume Select the volume for your notification tune Choose from Low Medium High Escalating or Off If you set your notification type to vibrate and set the Volume field to Low the handheld will vibrate
123. t Press C to create a new task or appointment Tasks e Press M to mark an In Progress task as Completed or a Completed task as In Progress Calendar e Press D to switch to Day view e Press W to switch to Week view e Press M to switch to Month view e Press A to switch to Agenda view e Press S to scroll through all the possible calendar s views e Press T to go to Today in the Calendar screen Press P to go to the previous day week month in the Calendar screen e Press N to go to the next day week month in the Calendar screen e Press ALT and roll the trackwheel in Day view to view the next or previous day e Press G to go to a specific date Installation and User s Guide 138 Managing Tasks and Appointments Summary and tips Managing tasks and appointments Tips e Press ENTER to create an appointment at a selected time or view an appointment if one is highlighted e Press SHIFT and roll the trackwheel in Day or Week view to highlight the hours during which an appointment will take place When you create the new appointment the start time and end time fields will already be set Installation and User s Guide 9 Using the MemoPad and Calculator The handheld contains a MemoPad for recording lists notes or other important information that you type aside from email messages A Calculator function is also included which helps you to perform simple mathematical operations and c
124. t and send it at a later time 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the COMPOSE icon and click 2 While composing a message in the To screen click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Save Message and click Installation and User s Guide 92 Managing messages Saving messages To Allen John En Hide Menu Subject Printing T Send Message We need to print ava Martane training manuals blagd Tor Add Cc Add Bee Attach Address 3 The Messages screen appears An icon beside the message indicates that the message is saved but has not been sent The message you save while composing is saved in the Messages screen not in the Saved Messages screen 4 To resume composing scroll to the saved message and click to view the menu Scroll to Open Message and click The saved message opens and you can resume composing 5 When you ve finished composing click the trackwheel to view the menu Choose to save again or to send the message Installation and User s Guide Managing messages Searchingmessages 93 Searching messages Use the handheld s search function to locate specific messages You can specify and save the terms of several searches and use them at any time You can also perform a one time search Two default searches Inbox and Outbox are saved on the handheld Note You can also search for messages while in the Messages and Saved Messages screens You do not need to complete all the fields in the Se
125. t you type with pre programmed text You can increase how quickly you compose messages by using AutoText By configuring the default AutoText entries and adding new ones to meet your specific needs you can use AutoText to e Automatically correct commonly misspelled words Installation and User s Guide 68 Composing and sending messages Using AutoText e Automatically replace abbreviations and acronyms with complete words e Automatically enter commonly used strings of words into a message by typing only one keyword e Automatically insert punctuation and symbols into your message without using the ALT key or symbols library Note There are several shortcuts built into the AutoText function for inserting macros into messages These shortcuts include inserting the time date etc See page 70 for more information on creating AutoText entries using macros How AutoText works 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the COMPOSE icon and click 2 While composing your message in the To screen type the text hte The text hte is a default AutoText entry that tells the handheld to automatically replace the text with the correctly spelled word the To Karen Moser Email Subject Customer request We need to respond to htelf 3 As soon as you press the SPACE key the correct spelling replaces the error Installation and User s Guide Composing and sending messages Using AutoText 69 To Karen Moser Email
126. talled with version 2 0 software has an updated Search Messages function which lets you create and save pre defined searches on the handheld You can use these searches in the Messages Saved Messages or Search Messages screens to find messages sent to a particular address or containing specific text See page 93 for more information The expanded Calendar function now supports recurring calendar appointments and offers you one of four views Day Week Month or Agenda For a complete list of new features for version 2 0 of the software refer to the README txt file found on your installation CD ROM Upgrading to version 2 0 If you are currently using a previous version of the Desktop Software you should upgrade to version 2 0 Before installing the new software on your desktop and your handheld you should Installation and User s Guide Welcome to your wireless solution Contents of your package 15 perform a backup to store the contents of your handheld such as Address Book entries messages and calendar items on your PC See Chapter 3 or the Backup and Restore online help for instructions on performing a backup Once you have backed up your handheld information to your PC follow the instructions on page 48 to install Contents of your package Your package should contain the following e Handheld e Charging Cradle e Holster e This Installation and User s Guide e Handheld Getting Started Card e Installation
127. the Screen Keyboard options Installation and User s Guide 74 Composing and sending messages Automatic formatting Auto punctuation You can insert a period automatically at the end of a sentence or word by pressing the SPACE key twice The next letter you type will be capitalized Email fields You can type an email address in an Email field of the Address Entry screen without pressing the ALT key Begin typing an email address instead of pressing ALT L to insert the sign simply press the SPACE key to do so When you press the SPACE key again a character will be inserted To insert a blank space into the Email field press BACKSPACE and then press SPACE again A blank space appears in the field The next time you press the SPACE key the sign appears Number fields You can type numbers in the PIN Work Home Mobile Pager and Fax fields without pressing the ALT key To type a number in one of these fields simply press the associated character key For example to display the number 4 press the R key These fields support all numeric characters and the x and characters without pressing the ALT key Note To enter hexadecimal characters you must press the ALT key when pressing the associated letter For example to enter an e in the PIN field press and hold the ALT key while pressing the E key Number lock You can activate number lock n
128. the following fields Task Type the subject of the task Status Choose the status of the task Your options are Not Started In Progress Completed Waiting and Deferred The default is Not Started Priority Choose the priority of the task Your options are Normal Low and High The default is Normal Due Select the date by when the task is to be completed Your options are None or By Date If you select None no due date will be recorded for this task If you select By Date you can select the date on which this task is due Notes Type any reference notes you would like to keep about the task To view and edit tasks 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the TASKS icon and click 2 Scroll to the task that you want to view or edit then click to view the menu Select Open Task by clicking again 3 The Edit Task screen appears with the task details listed Edit the task by changing the fields in this screen Installation and User s Guide Managing Tasks and Appointments Using the Tasks function 123 4 Once you have finished viewing or editing the task click to view the menu Scroll to Save Task and click You return to the Tasks screen To delete tasks 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the TASKS icon and click 2 In the Tasks screen scroll to the task you want to delete then click to view the menu Scroll to Delete Task and click 3 A dialog box appears asking if you want to delete the task Click Yes This d
129. tion Installation and User s Guide Get to know your handheld Description of keys Key Function Delete characters ahead of cursor delete messages e Press the DEL key to erase characters to the right of the cursor position e Press the DEL key while composing a message to delete the selected character only e Press the DEL key in the Messages screen to delete the selected message If you scroll to a date in the Messages screen and press DEL a message appears asking if you wish to delete all messages prior to that date Q Esc from screens menus e Press the ESC key to hide close a menu e Press the ESC key repeatedly to return to the Escape key Home screen under trackwheel Press the ESC key to cancel an action Insert a space scroll through field options SYMBOL e Press the SPACE key to insert a space SPACE key between characters while you type e Press the SPACE key to insert the and characters in Email fields e Press the SPACE key to toggle through field options 27 Installation and User s Guide 28 Getto know your handheld Description of keys Key Function Open symbols library for extra characters e Press ALT SPACE to open the Select Symbol screen from which you can insert the symbol you need Symbols screen As described in the chart above you can press ALT SPACE to open the Select Symbol screen The following charact
130. tion Receive read reply to compose forward save file and delete messages Ki Messages BA Type and send messages to Internet email addresses X Compose Store important messages for future reference Messages b Locate messages in seconds with the powerful search tool Search Messages F Store your personal directory of contact information such as multiple phone fax numbers and email addresses Use the search Address function to locate a specific contact Book Af Keep track of appointments using one of the 31 four calendar views Day Week Month or Agenda Calendar Installation and User s Guide Get to know your handheld Description of keys 31 Icon Description Add edit and delete tasks and mark tasks as complete Set the alarm on the handheld to sound daily Compose edit and delete important notes and memos MemoPad Perform basic mathematical operations and conversions Calculator Customize the way the handheld notifies you of wy messages set the password customize Autotext set the date time program the automatic on off Options feature Lock the handheld with a password security ZS screen so that only you can gain access to it This icon will only appear on the Home screen after Lock h d you have set a password Installation and User s Guide 32 Get to know your handheld Description of keys Icon De
131. to Options and click 3 The Calendar Options screen appears displaying the following three options e First day of week Set on which day your week starts By default this option is set to Sunday e Start of day Set the time at which your day starts By default this option is set to 9 00 a m e End of day Set the time at which your day ends By default this option is set to 5 00 p m 4 Scroll to the field you would like to set then press the SPACE key to scroll through your options Release the SPACE key once you have set the option to your preference Installation and User s Guide Managing Tasks and Appointments Using the Calendar function 125 Calendar Options First day of week Sun Start of day 3 00 AM End of day 4 PM 5 Click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Save Options and click You return to the Calendar screen To switch views In the Calendar screen click to view the menu Scroll to View Day View Week View Month or View Agenda and click depending on which view you would like to use If you switch to another view and then exit the Calendar that view will appear the next time you open the function Day view This view displays all appointments for the given day The subject of the appointment appears beside the start hour and a sidebar spans the length of the appointment Installation and User s Guide 126 Managing Tasks and Appointments Using the Calendar function
132. to this chapter to learn how to customize the handheld s many other options to suit your specific needs Setting the alarm The handheld has an Alarm function that you can set to tone at the same time every day Choose from six different tone settings and three volume levels 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the ALARM icon and click 2 The Daily Alarm screen appears Scroll to the field you would like to set then press the SPACE key to scroll through your options Release the SPACE key once you have set the field to your preference 150 Customizing your handheld s options Setting the alarm Daily Alarm Times 7 30 AM Alarm On Off On Tunes 3 Volume High 3 Once you have set the Alarm to your preference click to view the menu Scroll to Save Options and click Note When the alarm sounds press any key to silence it This action will not disable the alarm it will sound at the set time again even if it has been silenced To disable the alarm set the Alarm On Off field to Off Alarm fields The Daily Alarm screen contains the following fields Time Set the time at which you want the alarm to sound The default is 12 00 AM Alarm On Off Select whether or not you want the alarm to sound The default is Off Tune Select the tune you wish to hear when the alarm sounds You can hear each tune by scrolling through the options The default is Tune 3 Volume Select the volume at which you wish to hear the alarm
133. to the ADDRESS BOOK icon and click 2 Inthe Address Book screen select the Address Book entry that you want to edit and click to view the menu Scroll to Edit Address and click 3 In the Edit Address screen use the trackwheel to move from field to field Press the ALT key as you roll to scroll horizontally through the text to make your edits 4 When you have made all the changes to the address fields click to view the menu Select Save Address by clicking again Note In the New Address or Edit Address screens click the trackwheel to view the menu where you can clear fields and add Email fields Simply scroll to choose the field and click to clear or add Installation and User s Guide 116 Using the Address Book Deleting addresses Deleting addresses You can delete old addresses from your Address Book to save memory space 1 In the Home screen scroll to the ADDRESS BOOK icon and click 2 Inthe Address Book screen scroll to the contact that you want to delete Click to view the menu Scroll to Delete Address and click 3 A dialog box appears asking if you want to delete the address Select Yes by clicking the trackwheel This dialog box will appear only if Confirm Task Delete is enabled in the Address Book Options screen You return to the Address Book screen and you can see that the entry is no longer listed Note You can also delete addresses in the Edit Address and View Address screens Searching a
134. to the default values To edit a search 1 In the Home screen scroll to the SEARCH MESSAGES icon and click The Search Messages screen appears Click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Recall Search and click Installation and User s Guide 96 Managing messages Searching messages Hide Menu Search Messages Name fj In Subject Message Folder Shows Sy Select Name Clear Field Cancel 3 Your saved searches are listed Select the search that you want to edit then click to view the menu Scroll to Edit Search and click Search Messages Hide Menu Inbox ti Select Search ay status s Edit Search Outbox fo Delete Search Cancel 4 The Save Search screen appears In this window you can change any of the information in the fields Once you have made your changes click to view the menu Scroll to Save and click The results are displayed in the Search screen Installation and User s Guide Managing messages Searching messages 97 To edit a search once 1 In the Home screen scroll to the SEARCH MESSAGES icon and click 2 The Search Messages screen appears Click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Recall Search and click 3 Your saved searches are listed Select the search that you want to edit then click to view the menu Scroll to Select Search and click Search Messages _ Hide Menu Inbox i ay status s Edit Search Outbox fo Delete Search
135. turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Industry Canada Certification This device complies with Industry Canada RSS 119 under certification number 2503 195 677A IC Class B compliance This device complies with the Class B limits for radio noise emis sions as set out in the interference causing equipment standard enti tled Digital Apparatus ICES 003 of Industry Canada Contents FCC compliance statement USA ecccseeseeseeeseseeneeeees 3 Industry Canada Certification cccccesseeseseseseeseesesesenees 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ccccscessssssssseceeceeee IMPORTANT UL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Welcome to your Wireless solution ssseceseesersssesssessseeeeeeees New for Version 2 0 ccccccccscccsscesccssecescesessecsseesseesstesseenseeseees 14 Upgrading to version 2 0 cccccceessssesesesseessseenensseeeeeenesees 14 Contents of your package cceeseseeeseseseeessseeseeseeeeeeseeees 15 System Requirements About this 2tide ic jcccccccsivscsssecsarsescsstseteceusesececcsccorsesiecuseites About Research In M
136. um lock mode to type numbers without holding down the ALT key Press ALT CAP left SHIFT Num lock mode is activated and you can enter numbers in any screen Press SHIFT or ALT again to turn off num lock mode Installation and User s Guide Composing and sending messages Inserting symbols Inserting symbols You can enhance your messages by inserting symbols from the handheld s symbols library Note You can insert symbols into screens other than To such as the New Address Edit Address Search Messages and AutoText screens by following steps 3 4 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the COMPOSE icon and click 2 The To screen appears Begin composing a message by following the standard email message procedure as shown on page 50 3 Press ALT SPACE to view the Select Symbol screen Select Symbol MESTINE EEE AlsjojelEelR T ula oP 4 Use the trackwheel to scroll to the symbol that you would like to insert into your message then click to insert the symbol You can also press the associated alpha key under the desired symbol 75 Installation and User s Guide 76 Composing and sending messages Summary and tips 5 You return to your message in the To screen and the symbol has been inserted Tip You can also insert international characters and characters with accents into your messages When composing a message or entering text press and hold a letter key while rolling the trackwheel to scroll
137. umber of handheld features including the alarm auto on off AutoText date time message services network settings notify owner screen keyboard security and status Knowing how to customize these options allows you to personalize your handheld and optimize its performance Installation and User s Guide 11 Frequently asked questions This chapter includes answers to some common questions about the handheld Alarm Why is my alarm not sounding when I ve set the time e Ensure that you have enabled the alarm by setting the Alarm On Off field to On When the alarm is set a bell icon appears on the Home screen See page 149 for information on setting this field Battery What should do when see the message Battery too low for handheld usage e Press any key to close this dialog box Recharge the handheld s battery See page 21 for information The handheld can be kept at a full charge by simply topping up the battery every day for 10 15 minutes From an empty battery a full charge can be achieved in approximately 3 hours It is not necessary to completely drain the battery before recharging What should I do if my handheld does not turn on e Make sure that the internal battery has been fully charged There should be five bars beside the battery indicator in the Home screen if the battery is fully charged 162 Frequently asked questions Storage If the handheld will not turn on after
138. ummary 146 tips 146 using 142 using tape 143 calendar adding appointments 128 agenda view 127 appointment fields 129 day view 125 deleting appointments 136 description of 13 30 editing appointments 135 month view 127 notification of appointments 156 recurring appointments 130 setting options 124 summary 137 switching views 125 tips 137 using 124 viewing appointments 132 134 week view 126 changing addresses 115 appointments 135 autotext entries 71 memos 141 password 41 searches 95 sent messages 102 task status 123 tasks 122 charger description of 21 chart of hot keys 23 choosing send method 63 components handheld 19 LCD screen 28 composing description of 13 30 messages 50 61 messages to multiple contacts 65 one time messages 64 saving messages while composing 91 using autotext 67 connecting handheld to PC 48 contents of package 15 cradle connecting to PC 48 description of 21 creating response lists 165 customer support 17 customizing address book options 109 calendar options 124 handheld options 149 level of importance 62 message options 61 task options 119 Index 181 date and time setting 37 153 deleting addresses 116 appointments 136 autotext entries 72 entries on tape 143 memos 141 messages 99 multiple messages 101 open messages 100 searches 98 tasks 123 description address book 13 30 al
139. view you can view the appointments for the selected day by following this procedure 1 In the Home screen scroll to the CALENDAR icon and click The Calendar screen appears Switch to Month view by clicking to view the menu scrolling to View Month and clicking In the Calendar screen select a day that has appointments and click to view the menu Scroll to View Appointments and click The appointments for the selected day are listed Tue Apr 4 2000 4332p 10 00a GBoardroom A 11 00a Department update 12 00p Cafeteria 1 00p 2 00p 3 00p 4 00p 5 00p Note When you view appointments in Month view you are not switching your view The appointments for the selected day are listed in Day view but your overall view remains as Month view If you want to view the details of the appointment edit it or delete it click to view the menu Scroll to View Appointment Edit Appointment or Delete Appointment and click Press ESC to return to Month view Installation and User s Guide 134 Managing Tasks and Appointments Using the Calendar function To view today s appointments 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the CALENDAR icon and click 2 In the Calendar screen click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Today and click The appointments for today s date appear in your chosen Calendar view Note In Agenda view if you do not have appointments for the current date the next day that has appointments
140. what should appear instead For this example enter a short form for the date in the When I type field Scroll to the Replace it with field and click to view the menu Scroll to Insert Macro and click In the Insert Macro screen scroll to a macro and click The list of macros includes Short date Long date Short time Long time Owner name Owner info Backspace Delete and Installation and User s Guide Composing and sending messages Using AutoText 71 New AutoText When I type m R Insert macro Short date Xd Long date XD Short time Xt Long time XT Owner name Xo Owner info 20 Backspace Xb Delete XB 2 RR 4 Once the appropriate macro is in the Replace it with field click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Save Item and click The new AutoText entry will appear in the AutoText entries list in alphabetical order When you use this AutoText entry in a message and press the SPACE key the corresponding macro is inserted into your message To edit an AutoText entry You may wish to change a pre programmed AutoText entry to suit your needs 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the OPTIONS icon and click 2 The Device Options screen appears Scroll to AutoText and click In the AutoText screen scroll to the entry you would like to edit Click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Edit Item and click 3 The Edit AutoText screen appears Press ALT while you roll the trac
141. you will be notified when the handheld receives the remaining part of the message When more of the message is received it will be marked unread again In the Messages screen scroll to the unread message and open it by pressing the ENTER key Press G to resume reading the message where you last left off Sending file attachments If you have received a message on your handheld that has a file attached you can forward the message to someone else The original message with the attached file is forwarded through your email Inbox Note Please contact your service provider to determine if this functionality is supported 1 Inthe Home screen scroll to the MESSAGES icon and click 2 Open a received message that has a file attachment If there are attachments to the message the number of attachments is displayed at the top of the message The name of the attachment and the size of the file will appear at the end of the message Installation and User s Guide Receiving and reading messages Managing Address Book attachments 83 From Yennifer Hines Email a Subject Phone list 1 Attachment s Attached is an updated phone list Jennifer Hines File phonenum xls 83K 3 Click the trackwheel to view the menu Scroll to Forward Message and click Select a recipient and a send method 4 You can type a message before you click to view the menu and select Send Message The sent message will include the file attachment

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