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[. . . ] This documentation is provided "as is" and without condition, endorsement, guarantee, representation or warranty, or liability of any kind by Research In Motion Limited and its affiliated companies, all of which are expressly disclaimed to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law in your jurisdiction. MAT-31584-001 | PRINTSPEC-089 | SWD -1015817-0414105630-001 | RCW41GW Start Here BlackBerry Curve 8980 Smartphone Safety information IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THE SAFETY AND PRODUCT INFORMATION BOOKLET (INCLUDED) PRIOR TO USING YOUR BLACKBERRY DEVICE. It contains essential safety information related to your device. Insert the SIM card and battery Depending on your BlackBerry® device model or your wireless service provider, you might not need to insert a SIM card to use your device. Charge the battery If your BlackBerry® device does not turn on automatically, charge the battery or press and hold the key. Insert a media card You can use a media card to store more media files. A media card might already be inserted in your BlackBerry® device. [. . . ] · Verify with your wireless service provider that your email account type is supported. For information about setting up an email address, visit www. blackberry. com/go/docs and click BlackBerry Internet Service. Switch devices If you are switching from a BlackBerry® device that is associated with an existing email address (for example, Windows LiveTM Hotmail®) to a new BlackBerry device, do the following: 1. Use the Device Switch Wizard to transfer data from your previous device to your new device. On your new device, on the Home screen or in the Setup folder, open the email setup application and follow the prompts. If you do not receive the prompts or if you decline any of the prompts, email messages will not be sent to your new device until you switch devices manually. If you are selling or buying a previously owned BlackBerry device that operates on CDMA networks, contact your wireless service provider to switch devices. You can also import data from your previous Palm® device or Windows Mobile® powered device to your new BlackBerry device using the BlackBerry Desktop Manager. View applications Home screen More icons on the Home screen Press the Menu key View more icons on the Home screen Switch between applications Press and hold the Menu key, then click an application icon Applications Get started with some of these great applications. Instant Messaging Chat with friends or colleagues. Downloads Find downloaded applications here or in other folders, such as Games. Manage Connections Set up wireless connections, such as a Bluetooth® connection. Help Find answers here or click Help in a menu. Status indicators Home screen alarm set unopened message count calendar reminder count voice mail message new notification Messages unopened message opened message SMS text message sent message missed call count sending data receiving data roaming Phone message with an attachment message is high priority MMS message message is sending message not sent draft message Quick tips Typing Insert a period Press the Capitalize a letter Type a number or the alternate character on a key Type a symbol Messages Move to the top of a message list Phone Press the key key twice Press and hold the letter key until the capitalized letter appears or press the key and the letter key Press the key and the number key or character key (for example, to type the number one (1), press the key and ) Press the key Adjust the volume Press the Volume keys on the right side of your BlackBerry® device key on the top of Turn on or turn Press the off mute your device Pictures Zoom in to a picture Click the trackpad missed call placed call received call For more tips, see the user guide for your device. Important: When you use your device, take frequent breaks. If you experience discomfort in any part of your body, stop using your device immediately. If the discomfort persists, consult a physician. Send an email message 1. key. Pair with a Bluetooth enabled device You must pair your BlackBerry® device with the Bluetooth® enabled device before you can connect to it. For information about preparing a Bluetooth enabled device for pairing, see the documentation for that device. If necessary, do one of the following: ·If the Bluetooth enabled device does not have a keyboard, on your BlackBerry device, type the pairing passkey that is in the documentation that came with the Bluetooth enabled device. ·If the Bluetooth enabled device has a keyboard, type a pairing passkey of your own choosing on both devices. Visit a web page Depending on your wireless service provider, multiple browsers might appear on your BlackBerry® device. For information about the charges associated with using each browser, contact your wireless service provider. ·If a web address field appears on the screen, type a web address. [. . . ] ·If you are using a Mac computer, in the Media section in the left pane, click Music. Mac users can synchronize only music. Get help · www. blackberry. com/gettingstarted: Find getting started information. · Your wireless service provider web site: Find information about your wireless network or wireless service plan. [. . . ]