Blackberry 5820 Quick Reference Manual
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Refer to your Installation and Getting Started Guide and Handheld User Guide for more
detailed information about your handheld.
Using the keyboard and trackwheel
The handheld includes a keyboard and a trackwheel. The trackwheel helps
you navigate, view, and select items on each screen. To scroll though menu
items or text, roll the trackwheel. To select functions and menu options,
click (press) the trackwheel.
Inserting the SIM card
Your Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card stores information about your
service plan. You must insert the SIM card into your handheld before you
can send and receive messages, place and answer phone calls, or browse
web pages. The SIM card fits into a drawer that slides into the handheld.
Align the notch on the SIM card with the notch in the bottom left corner of
the drawer when you insert the SIM card into your handheld.
Charging your handheld
Your handheld is powered by an internal, rechargeable battery.
Warning: When you connect your handheld to your computer, use only the
cradle provided by Research In Motion®.
To connect the cradle to your computer
1. Connect the power adapter to the cradle's serial port connector.
2. Plug the cradle cable into an available COM port on your computer.
3. Slide the appropriate attachment piece into the power adapter.
4. Plug the power adapter cord into an electrical outlet.
To charge your handheld
1. Insert your handheld into the cradle by aligning the connector port
on the bottom edge of your handheld with the connector prongs of
the cradle. Press your handheld firmly into place.
2. Let your handheld charge to full battery power before you use it.
When your handheld is charging, the battery power indicator (in the
upper right corner of the Home screen) changes to a charging
indicator. After your handheld is fully charged, the battery power
indicator replaces the charging indicator.
Installing the desktop software
You must install the desktop software to use the desktop software tools.
You must install handheld applications to update your handheld software.
Refer to the Getting Started Guide for more information on installing the
desktop software and handheld applications.
Turning on and turning off your handheld
To turn on your handheld, press the Power button. The Home screen
appears. To turn off your handheld, hold the Power button. You can also
click the Turn Power Off icon on your handheld's Home screen.
Turning on and turning off your radio
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When you first receive your handheld, the wireless radio might be turned
off. On the Home screen, click the Turn Wireless On icon. The Turn
Wireless On icon is an antenna, but when you click the icon, the
application name changes to Turn Wireless Off and the icon changes to an
airplane. To turn off the radio, click the Turn Wireless Off icon. The
airplane icon is a reminder to turn off your handheld radio when you are
on an airplane, in a hospital, or in any place in which your handheld might
interfere with other radio transmissions and frequencies.
Setting the date and time
1. On the Home screen, click the Options icon. The Options screen
appears.
2. Click Date/Time. The Date/Time screen appears.
3. In the field that you want to set, press the Space key until the
preferred option appears.
4. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Click Save.
Enabling a password
Warning: If the password that you set is typed ten times incorrectly, all
information is erased from your handheld for security reasons. Refer to the
Getting Started Guide for information on reloading your handheld applications.
1. On the Home screen, click the Options icon. The Device Options
screen appears.
2. Click Security. The Security screen appears.
3. In the Password field, press the Space key.
4. In the Security Timeout field, set how much idle time should pass
before the Lock screen appears. Press the Space key until the
preferred option appears.
5. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Click Save.
6. Type a password of at least four characters. Click the trackwheel.
7. Type your new password again to verify it. Click the trackwheel.
The Options screen appears and your password is enabled.
Sending messages
After you activate your handheld, you can send and receive email, peer-to-
peer (PIN) messages, and Short Message Service (SMS) messages.
Refer to the Getting Started Guide for more information on sending
messages.
To send an email or PIN message
1. On the Home screen, click the Compose icon. The To screen appears.
2. Select [Use Once]. Click the trackwheel to view the menu.
3. Click a send method (email or PIN). Type an email address or PIN.
4. In the Subject field, type a subject and press the Enter key.
5. Type your message.
6. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Click Send.
To send an SMS message
1. On the Home screen, click the Compose icon. The To screen appears.
2. Select [Use Once]. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Click SMS.
3. Type your message. As you type, the number of characters that you