Setting up for email using BlackBerry Internet Service
Create an account
To set up for email using BlackBerry Internet
Service you must create an account. You can also
add additional supported accounts for use with
your device.
See your wireless service provider's documentation
for more information about setting up for email
using BlackBerry Internet Service.
Install the BlackBerry Desktop
Software
Install the BlackBerry Desktop Software to
perform any of the following actions:
synchronize personal information
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management (PIM) data such as contacts,
tasks, and appointments
backup and restore device data
•
load new device programs such as updated
•
system software, games, and third-party
personal information management programs
charge your device using your computer
•
To install the desktop software, the following
system requirements apply:
Intel®-compatible 486 or higher computer
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that is compliant with USB 1.1 or later
Windows®98, Windows ME, Windows 2000,
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or Windows XP
Available USB port
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If you use Windows 98 (not Windows 98
•
Second Edition), you must download the
DCOM 98 version 1.3 update from
www.microsoft.com/com/default.mspx for
the USB driver to operate as expected.
1.
Insert the BlackBerry Desktop Software
Installation CD into your CD drive.
2.
Complete the on-screen instructions.
Select BlackBerry Internet Service as
•
your account integration option.
3.
When the installation is complete, connect
the smaller end of the USB cable to your
device.
4.
Connect the larger end of the USB cable to
an available USB port on your computer.
On the Windows taskbar, click Start.
5.
Click Programs > BlackBerry > Desktop
6.
Manager.
Note: To find more information about the features
of the BlackBerry Desktop Software, click Help >
Desktop Help Contents.
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