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Thank you for purchasing the new BlackBerry Curve 3G Smartphone. The new BlackBerry Curve 3G smartphone is fully and completely dedicated to helping you master your everyday. Expect better browsing, fast attachment viewing, quicker downloading you get the idea. Not to mention, with 3G you can talk and surf at the same time, so multitasking is even easier. Plus Wi-Fi helps you stay connected wherever you are. With built-in GPS, wherever is remarkably easy to find. We all know plans can change in an instant, but that s no problem with the immediacy of push email and real-time chats on BBM. And enjoy instant social networking, a long-lasting battery and productivityboosting apps, all on your new BlackBerry Curve 3G. Read on to find out how to set up your email, use shortcuts and personalize your smartphone. Then discover all the ways you can master your everyday. You can also visit blackberry.com/curve3gsupport for more information.
Contents Explore your new BlackBerry Curve 3G smartphone 2 Set up your email and get connected 4 BlackBerry Messenger 8 Change your display picture or display name 8 Display your profile barcode on your device 9 Add a contact by scanning a barcode 10 Handy shortcuts 11 Navigation shortcuts 11 Phone shortcuts 11 Message shortcuts 12 Camera, Video Camera and Music shortcuts 12 Personalize your BlackBerry Curve 3G 13 Ring tones 14 Customize your smartphone for the way you live 16 Applications 18 BlackBerry App World 20 Multimedia 22 MyBlackBerry 24
Explore your new BlackBerry Curve 3G smartphone Play/Pause/Mute key Play/Pause a media file Mute a call Previous key Play the previous media file Next key Play the next media file Headset jack MicroUSB port Volume keys Adjust the volume Menu key Open a menu View more icons Escape key Move back a screen Close a menu Left Convenience key Use voice dialing (You can customize this key) Lock key Press and hold to lock the keypad Alt key Type the alternate character on a key Left Shift key Capitalize letters Model: 9330 Right Convenience key Take a picture (You can customize this key) Backspace/ Delete key Speakerphone key Turn on/off the speakerphone during a call Enter key Right Shift key Capitalize letters Symbol key Open the symbol list Send key Make a call Answer a call 2 MP camera Fixed focus and 5X zoom Trackpad Slide your finger to move around a screen Click (press) to select an item End/Power key End a call Turn on/off the device Return to the Home screen 2 3
Set up your email and get connected 1. Add or create an email address using the Email Settings icon located either in the Setup folder or on the device home screen. 3. When prompted that an email address does not currently exist for your BlackBerry smartphone, click Add. 2. If you agree to the legal terms and conditions, select Yes after the statement I have read and understand the End User Agreement. Then click I Accept. 4. Click the Email Service Provider (i.e., @yahoo.com) you want to add to your device. If your Email Service Provider is not listed, click Other to input your email address. Click Next. 4 5
5. Type the email address and password for the account, and click Next. A confirmation screen will appear when the address has been added. Click Next. 6. Activation is complete. 6 7
BlackBerry Messenger Got something to say? BBM message it! Use BlackBerry Messenger to stay in touch with your friends who already use BlackBerry smartphones. Change your status and display picture to suit your mood. During a chat, share pictures, voice notes and contact attachments. Use the BlackBerry Groups feature to create a group of family members, friends or co-workers. And keep the conversation going wherever, whenever. Change your display picture or display name You can choose which name and picture you want your contacts on BlackBerry Messenger to see when they BBM message you and change them up at any time. 1. On the Home screen or in the Instant Messaging folder, click the icon. 2. On the Contact List screen, press the key. 3. Click My Profile. 4. Perform any of the following actions: To change your display picture, press the key. Click Change Display Picture. Click a picture. If necessary, center the picture in the box. Press the key. Click Crop and Save. To change your display name, type a new name. 5. Press the key. 6. Click Save. Display your profile barcode on your device When you display the barcode for your BlackBerry Messenger profile on your device, other people can scan your barcode and add you to their BlackBerry Messenger Contact List. 1. On the Home screen or in the Instant Messaging folder, click the BlackBerry Messenger icon. 2. On the Contact List screen, press the key. 3. Click My Profile. 4. Click Display My Barcode. 8 9
Add a contact by scanning a barcode Adding contact information to your BlackBerry Messenger contact list is easy just use the camera on your BlackBerry Curve to scan a person s barcode. 1. On the Home screen or in the Instant Messaging folder, click the BlackBerry Messenger icon. 2. On the Contact List screen, press the key. 3. Click Invite Contact. 4. Click Scan a person s barcode. 5. Click Continue. 6. Hold your device so that all four corners of the barcode appear on your device screen. Continue to hold the device until you hear the success beep. You can also add a contact by typing an email address or PIN. If you add a person who uses SMS text messaging as a contact to BlackBerry Messenger, you can send SMS text messages to and receive SMS text messages from the person in BlackBerry Messenger. However, your BlackBerry smartphone must be running BlackBerry Device Software version 5.0 or later. For more BlackBerry Messenger support info, please visit: blackberry.com/bbm Handy shortcuts Shortcuts help you save time by allowing you to perform routine actions quicker. Navigation shortcuts To: Switch applications Change sensitivity of the trackpad Change convenience keys Exit/Close a program Phone shortcuts To: Check your voice mail Add an extension to a phone number Turn speakerphone on and off during a call Type a letter in a phone number Do: Press and hold the Do: Hold the key. Press the key and the key. Type the extension number. Press the key. Press the key. Click Options. Click Screen/Keyboard. Click Options. Click Screen/Keyboard. Click the key. Click Close or Shut Down, depending on the program. key and the letter key. 10 11
Messages shortcuts To: Reply to a message Reply to all in an email message or a PIN message Forward a message Move to the top of a message list Move to the bottom of a message list Do: Press the Press the Press the Press the Press the key. key. key. key. key. Camera, Video Camera and Music shortcuts To: Do: Take a picture Pause a song or video Press the key. Press the key. Personalize your BlackBerry Curve 3G Play the next song in a category Play the previous song in a category Zoom in to a picture Zoom out from a picture Zoom to the original picture size Press the key. Press thekey. Press the key. Press the key. Press the key. Add the little things that ll make your BlackBerry Curve 3G all your own like ring tones, customized preferences and applications that help you get the most out of each day. Then load your favorite tunes and videos on your smartphone and take them with you. And round it all out with BlackBerry Authentic Accessories like headsets and cases. It all adds up to a complete BlackBerry experience made just for you. 12 Get to know your new BlackBerry Curve 3G smartphone
Ring tones Personalized ring tones are a great way to let you know who s calling. Changing your ring tone You can set how you are notified when you receive a phone call, email or text message. 1. From the Home screen, go to Sounds. Click Set Ring Tones/Alerts. 2. Use the trackpad to select the type of communication. 3. Use the trackpad to scroll and click on the Ring Tone field. 4. Choose a preloaded or downloaded ring tone from the list, previewing each ring tone as you scroll. Downloaded ring tones can be found by selecting Browse. 5. Press the key and select Save. Note: You can also change your ring tone through the Profiles application. Downloading a ring tone Find a great selection of ringtones and ringback tones, games, and themes straight from your smartphone. Look for the Tone Room Deluxe and Games & Themes icons on your home screen. 14 15
Customize your smartphone for the way you live Your BlackBerry Curve 3G was designed with you in mind. By changing your preferences, you can tailor your Curve 3G for the way you work, play and live. Changing your wallpaper Make your smartphone s Home screen a fresh, fun place to visit with your choice of wallpapers. 1. On the Home screen, click the key and select Options. 2. Click Wallpaper. 3. Choose an image by clicking on the image. 4. Press the key and click Set As Wallpaper. To clear the picture from the Home screen, press the key on the Home screen. Click Options. Click Theme Defaults and select Wallpaper. Click Apply. 16 Creating Home screen folders Organize your applications or pictures into folders so you can find them quickly and easily. 1. From the Home screen, press the key and click Add Folder. 2. Enter in the name of the folder and click Add. Moving icons Organize your icons into folders or move them to a different location on your Home screen that s convenient for you. 1. Scroll to the icon you would like to move and press the key. 2. Scroll and click Move or Move to Folder. 3. If you choose Move, you will notice the icon is highlighted. Move the icon to the desired location and click the trackpad. If you choose Move to Folder, scroll through the list and select the desired folder. 17
Applications Applications for your BlackBerry Curve 3G are a great way to make your smartphone your own. So you can do more and have fun. Downloading applications Any applications you download will be saved automatically in the Downloads folder. You can change this folder, create a new folder, or move these icons to another folder or to your Home screen. Changing your default folder for application downloads 1. On the Home screen, click the key and click Options. 2. Click the Downloads folder. 3. Scroll through and select an option. 4. Click Save. The folder you selected will now be the default folder for any downloaded applications. Multitasking switching between applications You can quickly switch between applications, allowing you to multitask easily. 1. Press and hold the key to show a list of applications currently running. 2. To quickly jump between apps, use the trackpad to scroll over to and select another application. Push delivery Your BlackBerry Curve 3G delivers all emails, text messages, instant messages, Facebook updates and MySpace notifications to your messages inbox as soon as they arrive. You can connect up to 10 supported email accounts, including popular accounts such as Gmail and Yahoo! Mail. News feeds and updates from apps like Ticketmaster will also appear as they arrive. 18 19
BlackBerry App World Find tons of great apps available for your smartphone on BlackBerry App World. Add games, social networking, online shopping and personal productivity apps, and more. Fast downloading. BlackBerry App World provides an easy payment option through PayPal or via credit card so you can browse and download in just a few clicks. Find cool, new ways to message your friends, track the markets or channel your inner rock star. And download a theme to show off your personal style. Lots of apps. Whether you re looking for celebrity gossip, home automation apps, the latest stock quotes, online shopping assistants or weather updates, you ll find it all on BlackBerry App World. 1,2 Find news, finance, and entertainment information on your BlackBerry smartphone. Visit http://m.uscellular.com/blackberry from your smartphone. BlackBerry App World provides an easy payment option through PayPal or via credit card so you can browse and download in just a few clicks. Enjoy BlackBerry App world by looking for the following logo on your home screen or visit blackberry.com/appworld 20 21
Multimedia Multimedia functions on your BlackBerry Curve 3G help you chase boredom away for good. Media player. Watch your videos on your Expandable memory. Take more of what you love smartphone s sharp, colorful display and listen with you. And don t worry about running out of to your music in crystal clear sound. And build room to store your songs, videos, pictures and playlists to suit every mood. files. When your collection grows, just pop in a 3 new microsd card to hold more of your favorite media files.5 BlackBerry Media Sync. Take your tunes with you! Just sync your BlackBerry Curve 3G to your Mac or For more information on BlackBerry Media sync, visit: blackberry.com/mediasync PC with BlackBerry Desktop Software and transfer your music or media in a few easy clicks.3,4 22 G e t t o kno w y o ur n e w Bl a ckbe rry Curve 3 G smartphone blackberry. com/ curve3 Gsupport 23
MyBlackBerry Come on in! Find out what other BlackBerry lovers are doing and talking about at MyBlackBerry the official community for everything BlackBerry related. It s the place where you can meet other BlackBerry smartphone users just like you. Register now and get answers to questions, share tips, download apps and find out how to get more from your smartphone. Get the info that matters most to you If you ve already registered, you know one of the first things we ask is which BlackBerry smartphone you have. This helps us send you information that s right for you. So you get an experience that s unique to you, your smartphone and the things you want to do with it. We re just getting started MyBlackBerry is a place that belongs to you. And we ve only just begun to build it. As we continue to evolve the site, we want to hear what you have to say. So take a look around and tell us what you really think. To join MyBlackBerry today, visit my.blackberry.com 24 25