Getting Started Guide BlackBerry® Curve™
Table of Contents Welcome to AT&T What’s in the Box? Set up Your BlackBerry Curve 5 6 Insert a Memory Card Insert the Battery Charge the Battery Learn to Navigate Setup Wizard Email Setup 6 7 7 8 9 12 Send an Email 15 Use the Phone Make a Phone Call Set up Voice Mail Check Your Voice Mail Messages From Your BlackBerry Curve 16 16 17 17 Send an SMS Text Message 18 Take and Send a Picture Using MMS 19 Browse the Web 20 Go to Web Pages 2 5 21 BlackBerry® Curve™
Manage Appointments and Contacts Schedule an Appointment Add a Contact Use Push To Talk Set up Push to Talk Confirm Push to Talk is On Add a Push to Talk contact Make and Receive a Push to Talk Call Load and Play Music and Videos and Shop Online Load MP3 and Video Files Play MP3 Files AT&T Mobile Music AT&T Mall TeleNav GPS Navigator TeleNav GPS Navigator v5.
Use Bluetooth® Services Pair a Bluetooth Accessory Synchronize Your BlackBerry Curve With Your Computer BlackBerry® Desktop Software What You Need Setup instructions 35 36 36 36 37 Synchronize Data Between Your BlackBerry Device and Your Computer 40 Troubleshooting 41 Tips and Tricks 45 Accessories Icons and Indicators BlackBerry Curve Key Functions Applications Find More information 4 35 47 50 52 53 54 BlackBerry® Curve™
Welcome to AT&T What’s in the Box? What’s in the Box? Remove the following items from the box to help you set up your BlackBerry Curve. Travel Charger Getting Started Guide BlackBerry® Curve™ USB Sync Cable Getting Started Guide Stereo Headset BlackBerry® User Tools CD Includes User Guide, BlackBerry End User/Software License Agreement and warranty information for your BlackBerry Curve.
Set Up Your BlackBerry Curve Insert a Memory Card (Optional) Insert a Memory Card (Optional) Use a microSD™ memory card to extend the memory available on your BlackBerry Curve for storing media files such as your ring tones, videos, pictures, or songs*. Steps? 6 Takes? 1 minute 1. Slide off the battery cover. 2. Slide the memory card holder door toward its hinges to unlock it. 3. Lift the memory card holder door.
Insert & Charge the Battery Insert the Battery 1. Press the battery cover release button on the back of the BlackBerry Curve and slide off the battery cover. 2. Insert the battery so that the metal contacts on the battery align with the metal contacts on your BlackBerry Curve. 3. Slide the battery cover back onto the BlackBerry Curve so that the cover lies flat and clicks into place. Charge the Battery 4. Pull the plug blades down on the travel charger. 5.
Set Up Your BlackBerry Curve Learn to Navigate Learn How to Use the Keys on Your BlackBerry Device 1. To move the cursor in any direction and highlight items, roll the Trackball. 2. To select an item or follow a link, click the Trackball. 3. To open a menu, press the Menu key . 4. To close a menu or move back a screen, or press the Escape key Note: To save battery power your BlackBerry Curve screen is set to Timeout (go dark or dim) after 30 seconds.
Setup Wizard Setup Wizard The BlackBerry Curve contains a Setup Wizard designed to help you quickly and easily set up and personalize your BlackBerry Curve.
Set Up Your BlackBerry Curve Setup Wizard 1. If the Setup Wizard did not launch automatically, on the Home screen, click BlackBerry Setup. Click Setup Wizard. 2. In the Setup Wizard, use the trackball to scroll up and down on the screens and highlight input fields or buttons. Click (press) the trackball to select fields or buttons. Note: You can exit the Setup Wizard at any time and return to where you left off by selecting BlackBerry Setup from the Home screen and then choosing Setup Wizard. 2.
Setup Wizard 6. Enter your owner information and click Next. 7. Select the display font and click Next. Note: If your SIM card currently has contacts saved to it, you will be prompted to import them to the BlackBerry Curve. To import the contacts click Yes then click Next.
Email Setup Email Set Up Email Set Up Steps? 8 1. To access email setup directly, on the Home screen, click BlackBerry Setup. Click Personal Email Setup. Verify that you have turned on the connection to the wireless network. Takes? 10 - 15 minutes 2. Click Next. Note: To set up your BlackBerry® Internet Service email using a web browser on your computer, visit att.com/blackberrystart. 3. To view the terms of the BlackBerry® Internet Service end user agreement, click Click Here.
Email Set Up 4. Please read the terms and conditions carefully. To accept the terms of the license agreement, select the Yes option. Click I Agree. 5. Type the email address information for the existing supported email account that you want to add and click Next. 6. After the confirmation displays, click OK. Typing Tips: To capitalize a letter, hold the letter key until the capitalized letter appears or press the Right Shift key and press the appropriate letter key.
Email Setup Email Setup 7. On the summary screen perform one of the following actions: • To create a new email address for your BlackBerry Curve, click Create A BlackBerry Email Address. • To add another existing supported email address (up to 10) click Add An Email Account. • To exit the email setup website, press the Menu key . Click Close. 8. You have now completed the Setup Wizard.
Send an Email Send an Email Send an Email Make sure that you have set up an email account using the Setup Wizard. 1. On the Home screen, click Messages 2. Press the Menu key . . Steps? 7 3. Click Compose Email. 4. In the To field, perform one of the following actions: • Type an email address. • Type a contact name. • Type part of a contact name. Click a contact. Note: To insert symbols such as @ and period [.], press the ALT key and press the appropriate letter key. 5. Type a message.
Use the Phone Make a Phone Call Make a Phone Call 1. On the Home screen or in the Phone application, perform one of the following actions: Steps? 3 • Type a phone number • Type part of a contact name. Highlight a contact or phone number. 2. Press the Send key Note: To turn the speakerphone on or off during a call, press the Speakerphone key, or click the trackball and then click Activate Speakerphone/ Handset. 16 . 3. To end the call, press the End key .
Set up Voice Mail Set Up Voice Mail 1. Press and hold the 1 key on your BlackBerry Curve to connect to the AT&T voice mail system. Steps? 4 2. Create your password. 3. Record your name. More Info To learn more about Voice Dialing features, while in Voice Dialing, press the Menu key. Click Help. 4. Record a greeting. Check Your Voice Mail Messages From Your BlackBerry Curve 1. Press and hold the 1 key 2. Follow the voice prompts. BlackBerry® Curve™ .
Send an SMS Text Messages Send an SMS Text Message Send an SMS Text Message 1. On the Home screen, click Messages 2. Press the Menu key Steps? 7 . . 3. Click Compose SMS Text. 4. Perform one of the following actions: • If the contact is not in your address book, click Use Once. Type an SMS phone number (include the country code and area code). Click the Trackball. • If the contact is in your address book, click a contact. 5. Type a message. 6. Click the Trackball. 7. Click Send.
Take and Send a Picture Using MMS Take a Picture Take a Picture 1. On the Home screen, click Camera . 2. Click the Trackball. Note: The picture is automatically saved to your Media folder which can be accessed application from the Home screen. through the Media Steps? 7 3. If you would like to send the picture to a contact, click the Mail icon . 4. Click Send As MMS. 5. Select the contact you wish to send it to and click the Trackball. 6. Type a subject, then click the Trackball. 7. Click Send.
Browse the Web Go to Web Pages Go to Web Pages Steps? 5 There are two browsers that come with your BlackBerry Curve: the MEdia™ Net Browser and an Internet Browser. Use the MEdia Net Browser to access your favorite content (weather, news...) and download ringtones or other personalization items*. Go to the Quick Start Guide in the box to find out more information about MEdia Net. Use the Internet Browser to access web sites. 1.
Browse the Web Go to Web Pages 2. On a bookmark page, press the Menu key MEdia Net Home Page . Browser Home Page 3. Click Go To…. 4. In the dialog box that appears, type the URL (web address, e.g. att.com) that you wish to go to. 5. Click the Trackball. To insert a period, press the Space key key and the period key. BlackBerry® Curve™ .
Manage Appointments and Contacts Schedule an Appointment Schedule an Appointment 1. On the Home screen, click Calendar 2. Press the Menu key . . 3. Click New. Steps? 6 4. Type the appointment information. 5. Click the Trackball. 6. Click Save. Note: To change calendar views, press the Menu key and select the desired view. More Info To learn more about Calendar features, while in the Calendar application, press the Menu key. Click Help.
Add a Contact Add a Contact 1. On the Home screen, click Address Book 2. Press the Menu key . . 3. Click New Address. 4. Type the contact information. Steps? 6 Takes? 1 minute 5. Click the Trackball. 6. Click Save.
Use Push to Talk Set up Push to Talk Push to Talk Push to Talk (PTT) is a digital walkie-talkie type of service that allows you to instantly reach others by eliminating the dialing and ringing steps in a regular cellular call. PTT calls can be made to one person or to a group of people. Steps? 4 Note: You must have a PTT subscription to set up and use the PTT service. Push to Talk initialization might take a few minutes to complete. More Info To learn more about Push to Talk service, visit att.
Use Push to Talk Add a Push to Talk Contact Add a Push to Talk contact Individuals and group members that you add to your PTT contact list must have a PTT capable AT&T device and subscribe to AT&T Push to Talk service. When you add a PTT contact, the contact can accept, decline, or defer your invitation. 1. On the Home screen, click Push to Talk . Steps? 4 2. Click Add Contact. 3. Type the contact information and Click OK. 4. The BlackBerry Curve will now send the invitation to your new contact.
Make and Recieve a Push to Talk Call Make a Push to Talk Call 1. Press and release the PTT key to display your PTT contacts. 2. Use the trackball to highlight the contact you wish to reach then press and hold the PTT key to establish a connection. Steps? 3 Note: You need to add a Push to Talk contact before you can make a Push to Talk call. Steps? 2 3. When the BlackBerry Curve beeps, you can perform one of the following actions: • To speak, press and hold the PTT key. • To listen, release the PTT key.
Load and Play Music and Your Videos and Shop Online Transfer Music and Videos to Your BlackBerry Curve Media In the Media application, you can play media files such as your videos, ringtones, pictures, or MP3 songs that are stored on your BlackBerry Curve. You might have some preloaded media files, including background pictures and ring tones, in a Preloaded Media folder on your BlackBerry Curve. Preloaded media files cannot be deleted, renamed, or moved.
Load and Play Music and Videos and Shop Online Play MP3 Files Listen to your favorite music on the BlackBerry Curve while on the road, relaxing at home, or at the gym. Steps? 4 Play MP3 files 1. On the Home screen, click Media. 2. In the Media application, click Music. 3. Click Media Card. 4. Perform one of the following actions: • To play a single song, click the song. • To play all songs on the media card, press the Menu key . Click Play All.
AT&T Mobile Music AT&T Mobile Music AT&T Mobile Music provides the ultimate, integrated, on-the-go music experience. When you’re on the go, AT&T Mobile Music is designed to connect you to music with a touch of a button*. 1. On the Home Screen, click AT&T Music . • Listen to your music with the integrated Music Player. Select your music by Artist, Album, Genre, or Shuffle Songs. • Channel surf dozens of commercial free music stations with Streaming Music.
AT&T Mall AT&T Mall Personalize your phone with downloadable games, graphics and ring tones from the hottest artists*. Note: You must be connected to the mobile network to use AT&T Mall. • On the Home Screen, click AT&T Mall . • Browse thousands of ring tones from the classics to today’s top performers at Shop Tones. • Find games to turn your downtime into fun time at Shop Games. • Personalize your BlackBerry device with unique art at Shop Graphics.
TeleNav® GPS Navigator TeleNav GPS Navigator TeleNav GPS Navigator v5.1 for BlackBerry Curve TeleNav GPS Navigator helps you get around town by giving you audible turn-by-turn directions and real-time alerts designed to help you avoid traffic incidents. You can access 3D maps and information on over 10 million businesses to help you find nearby restaurants, ATMs, hotels and more—by category or by name—and even help you compare gas prices.
TeleNav GPS Navigator Download TeleNav GPS Navigator Download and Installation Instructions 1. On the Home screen, click the TeleNav GPS Navigator icon. 2. Once the Browser has launched, you will be presented with a release waiver from RIM. Read the terms and conditions carefully. If you agree with the terms, scroll to the bottom and press the I Agree option. Steps? 4 3. Next, you will be passed to a product overview page for TeleNav GPS Navigator on the BlackBerry Curve. Select the Download option.
Login Instructions Login Instructions 1. You can start TeleNav GPS Navigator by clicking the icon on the Home screen. Note: Depending on the Theme you are using, the TeleNav GPS Navigator icon might be in the Applications folder. 2. Once you have read through the terms of use, click the Trackball or press the Menu key for a list of menu options. If you agree with the terms of use, select the option for Accept & Login. Steps? 3 3.
TeleNav GPS Navigator Generate A Route Generate A Route 1. Click the Drive To option using the trackball. 2. Using the trackball, click the Address option and choose the Type In Address Option. Steps? 6 Note: You must be outdoors for GPS to work. 3. Enter the address for your desired destination and click the Trackball. 4. TeleNav GPS Navigator will attempt to validate the address and prompt you to confirm the address.* 5.
Use Bluetooth® Services Pair a Bluetooth Accessory Pair a Bluetooth Accessory 1. On the Home screen, click BlackBerry Setup 2. Click Set up Bluetooth® . . 3. Click OK. 4. If required, type the passkey for the Bluetooth enabled accessory on your BlackBerry Curve. Steps? 5 Takes? 1 minute 5. Once the Bluetooth enabled accessory is paired with the BlackBerry Curve, you are ready to use the accessory.
Synchronize Your BlackBerry Curve With Your Computer BlackBerry Desktop Software BlackBerry Desktop Software You can install the BlackBerry® Desktop Software that was included on the BlackBerry® User Tools CD with your BlackBerry devices on your computer and connect your BlackBerry Curve to your computer to allow you to perform any of the following actions: • Synchronize organizer data such as contacts, calendar entries, tasks, and memos between your BlackBerry Curve and your computer.
Setup Instructions Setup instructions 1. Verify that your BlackBerry Curve is NOT connected to your computer. 2. Insert the BlackBerry® User Tools CD into the CD drive on your computer. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Synchronize Your BlackBerry Curve With Your Computer Setup Instructions 4. Click BlackBerry Desktop Software to begin installing the software. 5. Click Install BlackBerry Desktop Software. 6. Choose BlackBerry Internet Service to set up a personal email account. Only choose BlackBerry® Enterprise Server if your company uses this service.
Setup Instructions 7. When the installation is complete, the BlackBerry® Desktop Software should automatically open. If it does not, click Start > Programs > BlackBerry > Desktop Manager from the taskbar. Note: You should check the configuration of the BlackBerry Desktop Software so that your computer can connect to your BlackBerry Curve. Click Options and then Connection Settings and select a USB connection.
Synchronize Data Between Your Device and Your Computer BlackBerry Desktop Software 1. Connect the smaller end of the USB cable to your BlackBerry Curve and connect the larger end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer. 2. Click the Synchronize icon in the BlackBerry® Desktop Manager and set up your configuration options. More Info To learn more about synchronizing data, backing up or restoring data, adding applications, or other functions, while in the BlackBerry® Desktop Software, click Help.
Troubleshooting I cannot connect to a wireless network Try performing the following actions: • Verify that your SIM card is inserted correctly. • Verify that you have turned on the connection to the wireless network. • If you were traveling and you selected a network manually, your BlackBerry Curve should remain connected to that network until you select your home network again.
I do not know which email setup option to choose in the Setup Wizard on the BlackBerry Curve • Select the I want to add or create an email address option if the other options do not apply to you. This option is the most common option for individual users. If you select this option, an email setup screen opens. You can create a new email address for your BlackBerry Curve or associate your BlackBerry Curve with an existing supported email address (up to 10).
I want to reset my BlackBerry Curve Remove and reinsert the battery. BlackBerry Internet Service messages are not being sent to my new BlackBerry device If you switch BlackBerry devices, you must update your BlackBerry® Internet Service account to use the personal information number (PIN) and International Mobile Equipment Identify (IMEI) for your new BlackBerry device. Open the BlackBerry Setup and select Personal Email Setup email setup application. On the Login screen, type your user name and password.
Tips and Tricks Keyboard TO: DO: Lock the keyboard Click Keyboard Lock icon on the Home screen. Unlock the keyboard Press the Star (*) key and then Send Typing TO: DO: Insert a period Press the Space key is capitalized. Capitalize a letter Hold the letter key or press the Shift key and then the letter key. Type alternate character on a key Press the ALT key and then press the character key. Insert @ and periods in an email field Press the Space key twice. The next letter .
Navigating Screen TO: DO: Move up to top of screen Press T. Unlock the keyboard Press B. Move down screen Press Space key. General Tip TO: DO: Reboot Remove the battery. Attachments TO: DO: Search for text in an attachment Press F. Phone TO: DO: Turn speaker phone on/off during a call Hold Speakerphone key. Voice mail TO: DO: Check voice mail Press and hold the 1 key.
Tips and Tricks To connect to the wireless network successfully, the BlackBerry Curve must be powered on, your wireless service must be active, and you must be in a coverage area. a) Check that your BlackBerry Curve is turned on. b) Your BlackBerry Curve should automatically connect to the wireless network in your area. If you see “Off” in the top right hand corner of your screen, the wireless functionality is turned off and you need to turn it on.
Accessories You can buy accessories such as batteries, carrying solutions, headsets, and charging solutions for your BlackBerry Curve. Visit your local AT&T store for more information. CAUTION: Use only those accessories approved by Research In Motion (RIM). Using any accessories not approved by RIM for use with this particular BlackBerry device model might invalidate any approval or warranty applicable to the device, might result in the non-operation of hte device, and might be dangerous.
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Icons and Indicators Wireless Connection Status Indicators You can use the phone, send and receive email, PIN, SMS text, and MMS messages, and use the browser with a high speed data connection. You can use the phone, send and receive email, PIN, SMS text, and MMS messages, and use the browser. You can use the phone and send and receive SMS text messages. You can only make emergency calls. Your BlackBerry Curve’s radio is turned off. You are not in a wireless coverage area.
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Applications* Take some time to explore the applications that are available on your BlackBerry Curve. Here are a few applications to get you started. Click Setup Wizard to learn about typing, set options to personalize your BlackBerry Curve, and set up your email address. Click Address Book to view your contact list or add a new contact. Click TeleNav to get directions, view maps, and find nearby businesses. Click Phone to view a list of recent calls or make a phone call.
Find More Information • To view the User Guide on your BlackBerry Curve , click Help from the Home Screen or when in an application, press the Menu key and click “Help”. • To view the User Guide, Safety and Product Information booklet or BlackBerry End User/Software License agreement and warranty for your BlackBerry Curve, insert the BlackBerry® User Tools CD that came with your BlackBerry device in the CD drive on your computer. • To try a free online tutorial visit att.com/WirelessTutorials.
