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High-Speed Data CapableYes
High-Speed Data Capable
A high-speed data capable device is capable of accessing C Spire's 3G high-speed wireless network, which means you'll benefit from faster uploads and downloads when connecting to the Internet from the device. You must subscribe to a data plan or feature in order to access the Internet. -
Web BrowserYes
Web Browser
A mobile Web browser is a software application that enables a user to display and interact with text, images, videos, music, games and other information typically located on a Web page. You must subscribe to a data plan or feature to use this device's Web browser. -
EmailYes
Email
Some devices have an email client built in while others can download a program for sending and receiving email. Click "List of Features" to learn more about email on this device. You must subscribe to a data plan or feature in order to access email. -
CameraYes
Camera
An on-board camera will record and display images. A microSD™ card may be required to record images. Saving images to a memory card will reduce the impact large files have on the device's memory capacity. -
Bluetooth CapableYes
Bluetooth Capable
Bluetooth® is a short-range wireless communications technology. Basically, it connects your device to other objects (like a headset) without the use of wires and has a range of about 30 feet.
If a device is "Bluetooth capable," it accepts certain "profiles" which determine what objects can be connected to wirelessly and what type of actions can be performed. Click on "List of Features" to see this devices's Bluetooth profiles. Additional equipment may be required. -
Music PlayerYes
Music Player
An on-board music player will support various file formats like MP3, WMA, MIDI, WVA, AAC and more. Supported file formats are specific to each device so click on "List of Features" to see this device's music player specifications. A microSD™ card or USB cable may be required if the device is capable of transferring music from a PC. -
VideoYes
Video
An on-board video camera will record and play videos. The number of frames per second at which the video camera records and the length of each recording vary so click on "List of Features" to see this device's video player specifications. A microSD™ card may be required to record video. Saving video files to a memory card will reduce the impact large video files have on the device's memory capacity. -
SpeakerphoneYes
Speakerphone
A speakerphone is a microphone/loudspeaker combination provided in the device. The loudspeaker broadcasts the voice(s) of those on the other end of the line, while the microphone captures the voice(s) of those using the speakerphone. -
Voice CommandYes
Voice Command
Voice command is the ability for a device to respond to spoken commands, such as "Call Home," by understanding the sounds and then completing the action. Voice command converts spoken words to machine-readable input for the purposes of performing certain actions. -
TetheringYes
Tethering
Tethering is sharing the Internet connection of an Internet-capable mobile phone with other devices. This sharing can be done over a wireless LAN (Wi-Fi), over Bluetooth, or by physical connection using a cable. The Internet-connected mobile phone acts as a portable modem when providing tethering services to other devices.
A 1GB Tethering Pass is available for $20 for 30 days. Learn more about tethering.
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Hearing Aid CompatibleYes
Hearing Aid Compatible
Devices with a hearing aid-compatible designation are rated in terms of radio frequency emissions and telecoil coupling. Only devices that meet the Federal Communications Commission's guidelines for hearing aid compliance are listed as compatible. Click on "List of Features" to see this device's hearing aid-compatibility rating. For more information, also visit cspire.com/hac.
By the numbers
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Battery Type1400 mAh Li-IonBattery Type
The size of the device's battery in milliampere-hours and the type of rechargeable battery. Li-ion is an abbreviation of lithium-ion. -
Dimensions4.43" x 2.4" x 0.56" (HxWxD)Dimensions
The height, width and depth of the device, measured in inches. -
FrequenciesCDMA 850/1900 MHz, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, WCDMA 2100 MHzFrequencies
The radio frequency bands this device will operate on. -
Standby TimeUp to 13 daysStandby Time
The length of time this device will stay charged when not in use or connected to a Wi-Fi network. -
Talk TimeUp to 5 hoursTalk Time
The length of time you can talk on a fully charged device. Using other device features at the same time affects this. -
Weight4.8 ouncesWeight
The weight of the device, measured in ounces or grams.
Also Includes
- 2GB microSD Memory Card
- BlackBerry Black Swivel Holster
- Wired Stereo Earbuds
- Travel Charger
- USB Cable
- User Manual
List of Features
- High-resolution 480x360 pixel color display
- 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder with auto focus, flash and geo-tagging
- Optical pad for improved navigation
- Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g)
- World phone capabilities on GSM and CDMA networks (GSM networks require SIM card, sold separately)
- Full QWERTY keyboard layout for fast text and email composition
- BlackBerry App World™
- 3G High-Speed Data Capable
- GPS and BlackBerry® Maps
- MP3 music player with shuffle
- Video streaming and full track downloading
- 2GB microSD™ memory card included - Accepts memory cards as large as 16GB
- Video format support: MPEG4 Part 2 Simple Profile, H.263, WMV
- Audio format support: MP3, MIDI, AMR-NB, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, WMA
- Integrates with existing enterprise or personal email accounts
- Receive email as it arrives with push delivery technology
- Instant Message with BlackBerry Messenger
- Access attachments in popular file formats when away from your PC
- View and edit Microsoft® Word, Excel® and PowerPoint® files
- Speaker-independent voice dialing
- 3.5mm headset jack
- Hearing Aid Compatible - M3 rating
- Alarm clock, calculator, calendar, to-do list and voice memos
- Bluetooth 2.1
- Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP) Bluetooth® profile - Streams audio in stereo from a phone to headphones
- Audio/Video Remote Control (AVRCP) Bluetooth® profile - Sends commands from stereo headphones to a phone
- Handsfree (HFP) Bluetooth® profile - Enables a two-way wireless speakerphone (e.g., handsfree car kit)
- Headset (HSP) Bluetooth® profile - Enables a two-way wireless headset and supports simultaneous two-way (full-duplex) audio
- Object Push (OPP) Bluetooth® profile - Enables one Bluetooth device to transfer (push) an object (image or contact only) to another
- Phone Book Access (PBA) Bluetooth® profile - Enables a handsfree car kit to receive the name of the incoming caller from the phone's contact list
Great Extras for Your Device
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Transcend USB Card Reader$10.99 -
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Wireless Solutions Stereo Earbuds$24.99 -
BlueAnt Q2 Smart Bluetooth Headset$99.99
For Owners
Getting Started
- How do I make a call?
Dial the number you wish to call and push the green Send key. To find a contact and quickly filter through your address book, begin typing the person's name from the Home screen. Select the desired contact and press the green Send key.
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Press the green Send key.
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While on a call, press the Menu key (left of trackball) > Mute.
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A missed call icon will display on the Home screen. To access the call log at any time, press the green Send key. Missed calls will display a white phone icon with a red X beside it.
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You will receive an alert when you have a new voice mail. There will also be a new voice mail message in the SMS Inbox. Voice mail can be accessed at any time by pressing and holding the 1 key.
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The battery indicator in the top left corner of the Home screen will drain as the battery begins to lose its charge. The LED light on the top of the Bold will flash amber when the battery becomes low.
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Texting
- How to send a text message?
To compose a new text message, scroll to the messages folder and select the Menu key (left of trackball) > Compose SMS Text.
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A text message icon will display on the Home screen. To access your messages at any time, go to the SMS Inbox.
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The battery indicator in the top left corner of the Home screen will drain as the battery begins to lose its charge. The LED light on the top of the Bold will flash amber when the battery becomes low.
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Voice Mail
- How do I set up my voice mail?
Press and hold 1 to connect. Follow the instructions to set your password and message.
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Press and hold 1 to connect. Follow the instructions to check new messages.
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Press and hold 1 to connect. Follow the instructions to edit the message.
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Internet Access
- How do I access the Internet?
To begin an Internet session, press the Browser icon on your smartphone.
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Pictures/Video
- How do I take a picture?
Press the Menu key (left of trackball) > Media > Pictures > Camera and press the trackball to snap a photo. The right-side convenience key is also set to quick-launch the camera by default.
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Press the Menu key (left of trackball) > Media > Videos > Video Camera and press the trackball to begin recording. You can also access the camera by pressing the right-side convenience key > Menu key (left of trackball) > Video Camera.
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Bluetooth®
- How do I set up my Bluetooth headset?
To pair a Bluetooth device to your smartphone, go to Options > Bluetooth > Menu key (left of trackball) > Enable Bluetooth > Add Device.
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Push the answer button on the headset to use your handsfree device.
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To disable Bluetooth, press the Menu key (left of trackball) > Manage Connections and uncheck the box next to Bluetooth. To prolong your smartphone's battery life, Bluetooth should be disabled whenever it isn't being used.
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Voice Dialing
- How do I set up my phone to use voice-activated dialing?
Access voice-activated dialing by pressing the Menu key (left of trackball) > Applications > Voice Dialing. The left-side convenience key is also set to voice dialing by default.
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- How do I send an email?
Once you've set up your email account (see Advanced Tips), click the email icon and press the Menu key (left of trackball) > Compose Email.
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Incoming emails will be accompanied by an alert and a new message icon at the top of the Home screen. To view the email, scroll to the Inbox and click on the message.
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Open the message Inbox and click the Menu key (left of trackball) > File > select the desired email folder.
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Open the message Inbox and click the Menu key (left of trackball) > File > select the desired email folder.
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Fun Things
- How do I change my theme?
Download a new theme to your smartphone by pressing the Menu key (left of trackball) > Options > Theme > Menu > Download a Theme.
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Advanced How-Tos
Connectivity
- How do I manage my wireless connections?
- On the Home screen or in the application list, click Manage Connections. Perform one of the following actions: To turn off a wireless connection, clear the check box beside the connection type. To turn off all wireless connections, click Turn All Connections Off.
- To turn on a wireless connection again, select the check box beside the connection type or click Restore Connections.
Roaming
- How do I know if I'm roaming?
In most cases, your BlackBerry® device automatically connects to an appropriate wireless network when you travel outside of C Spire's network. An indicator appears on your device to let you know that you are roaming outside of the C Spire network. You might also have to provide login information before you can access another provider's wireless network. For more information about roaming, contact C Spire toll-free at 1-855-CSPIRE5 (277-4735).
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Voice Dialing
- How do I change the sensitivity level for voice dialing?
In the device options, click Voice Dialing. Perform one of the following actions:
- To increase matches, set the Sensitivity field closer to Reject Less.
- To reduce the number of incorrect matches, set the Sensitivity field closer to Reject More.
- Press the Menu key.
- Click Save.
Camera
- How do I use the zoom function?
In the camera, perform one of the following actions:
- To zoom in, roll the trackball up.
- To zoom out, roll the trackball down.
- How do I change the location for storing pictures or videos?
In the camera or video camera, press the Menu key. Click Options. Perform one of the following actions:
- In the camera, change the Store Pictures and Folder fields.
- In the video camera, change the Folder field.
- Press the Menu key.
- Click Save.
- How do I change the default flash mode?
In the camera, press the Menu key. Click Options. Change the Default Flash Setting field. Press the Menu key. Click Save.
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In the video camera, press the Menu key. Click Options. Change the Video Light field. Press the Menu key. Click Save. The light mode indicator in the lower-right corner of the screen displays the current light mode.
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Lighting conditions can affect the colors in pictures and videos. Change the white balance to compensate for different lighting conditions.
- In the camera or video camera, press the Menu key.
- Click Options.
- Change the White Balance field.
- Press the Menu key.
- Click Save.
- How do I change the video size and format?
In the video camera, press the Menu key. Click Options. Change the Video Format field. Press the Menu key. Click Save.
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In the camera, press the Menu key. Click Options. Set the Picture Size field. Press the Menu key. Click Save.
Collapse - How do I set picture quality?
You can set the fineness of the detail that the camera captures in pictures. The finer the detail of a picture, the more memory the picture requires.
- In the camera, press the Menu key.
- Click Options.
- Set the Picture Quality field.
- Press the Menu key.
- Click Save.
- How do I apply a color effect to pictures?
You can apply a sepia or black-and-white color effect to pictures that you take.
- In the camera, press the Menu key.
- Click Options.
- Change the Color Effect field.
- Press the Menu key.
- Click Save.
- Are there any camera shortcuts?
To take a picture, press the Right Convenience key. To zoom in to a subject before taking a picture, press the Volume Up key. To zoom out from a subject before taking a picture, press the Volume Down key. To change the flash mode for a picture or to turn on low-light mode for a video, press the Space key.
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Service Books
- How do I download the BlackBerry service books if I'm having trouble with my Bold?
Click Options. Select Advanced Options. Select Host Routing Table. Press the Menu key. Select Register Now. You will receive a confirmation message indicating that your BlackBerry smartphone has successfully registered with the wireless network.
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Phone Shortcuts
- Are there any phone shortcuts?
- To answer a call, press the Send key.
- To insert a plus sign (+) when typing a phone number, hold the zero key (0).
- To add an extension to a phone number, press the Alt key and the X key. Type the extension number.
- To assign a speed dial number to a key, on the Home screen or in the phone, hold the key.
- To turn on the speakerphone during a call, press the Speakerphone key. To turn off the speakerphone during a call, press the Speakerphone key again.
- To check your voice mail, hold the one (1) key.
- To type a letter in a phone number field, press the Alt key and the letter key.
- To view your contact list in the phone, press the Space key. Hold the Send key.
- To switch phone numbers, in the phone, click your active phone number. Click a phone number.
- To quickly find your mobile phone number, type "mynumber" and hit the space bar in any messaging application on your BlackBerry.
- To quickly find your PIN, type "mypin" and hit the space bar in any messaging application on your BlackBerry.
- How do I set up a BlackBerry email account?
Visit www.csouth1.blackberry.com and create a user name and password using the ESN/MEID and PIN. This information is found by clicking Menu > Options > Status.
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