Blackberry CURVE 8520 - VERSION 4.6.1

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BlackBerry Curve 8520 Smartphone

Version: 4.6.1

User Guide

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Table of Contents3
Shortcuts10
Blackberry Basics Shortcuts10
Phone Shortcuts10
Message Shortcuts10
Attachment Shortcuts11
Camera and Video Camera Shortcuts12
Media Shortcuts12
Browser Shortcuts12
Calendar Shortcuts13
Typing Shortcuts13
Search Shortcuts14
Map Shortcuts14
Phone15
Phone Basics15
Place a Call on Hold16
Emergency Calls17
Volume18
Voice Mail19
Speed Dial19
Voice Dialing20
- Set the Matching Sensitivity Level for Voice Commands21
- Turn off Voice Prompts21
- Set Playback Options for Voice Dialing21
- Turn off Choice Lists for Voice Commands21
Conference Calls22
Call Logs23
Call Waiting25
Call Forwarding25
- Add a Call Forwarding Phone Number26
- Change a Call Forwarding Phone Number26
Call Blocking27
Fixed Dialing28
Smart Dialing29
TTY Support30
Multiple Phone Numbers31
Phone Options31
Turn off the Prompt that Appears before You Delete Items32
Phone Shortcuts33
Phone Troubleshooting34
I Cannot Make Calls Using a Voice Command35
Messages36
Message Basics36
- Sending Messages37
- Send an Sms Text Message38
- Managing Messages40
Email Messages41
- Email Message Filters43
- About Email Message Filters43
- Email Message Options46
PIN Messages49
SMS Text Messages50
- Options for Sms Text Messages51
- Cell Broadcasting52
MMS Messages54
- Mms Message Attachments55
- Mms Message Options56
Message List Options57
- Change How a Message List Displays Messages58
- Block Incoming Messages60
Message Shortcuts61
S/MIME-Protected Messages62
PGP Protected Messages68
Message Troubleshooting74
- I Cannot File Email Messages75
- I Cannot Send Sms Text Messages75
- Email Message Filters Are Not Working Correctly77
- I Cannot Turn on Cell Broadcasting77
Attachments78
Attachment Basics78
Documents80
Spreadsheets80
Media Files82
Presentations82
Vcard Contact Attachments83
Attachment Shortcuts83
Attachment Troubleshooting84
Camera and Video Camera85
Take a Picture85
Pan a Picture85
Zoom in to or out from a Picture85
Record a Video86
Camera and Video Camera Options86
Camera and Video Camera Shortcuts88
Camera and Video Camera Troubleshooting88
Media89
Transferring and Downloading Media Files89
Download a Ring Tone90
Playing Media Files and Recording Voice Notes91
Record a Voice Note92
Managing Media Files94
Viewing Pictures97
Rotate a Picture98
Managing Pictures99
Media Card and Mass Storage Mode Options100
- Turn off Media Card Support101
- View the Amount of Available Memory101
- About File Encryption101
Media Shortcuts102
Media Troubleshooting103
Browser105
Browser Basics105
Viewing, Copying, and Forwarding Addresses107
Browser Bookmarks108
Web Feeds110
Subscribe to a Web Feed111
Browser Options112
- Clear a Browser Cache114
- Clear the Browser History114
Browser Security115
Browser Push118
Browser Shortcuts119
Browser Troubleshooting120
Date, Time, and Alarm121
Set the Date and Time121
Get the Date and Time from the Wireless Network Automatically121
Change What Appears on the Display When Your Device Is Charging121
Change the Clock Face122
Display a Second Time Zone122
Turn on Bedside Clock Mode122
Set Options for Bedside Clock Mode122
Turn on the Alarm123
Silence the Alarm123
Change Alarm Notification Options123
Use the Stopwatch123
Set the Timer124
Change Timer Notification Options124
Date, Time, and Alarm Troubleshooting124
Personal Organizer125
Contacts125
- Delete a Contact126
- Customizing Contacts127
- Mailing Lists128
- Multiple Contact Lists129
- Contact List Options130
Calendar131
- Schedule a Meeting132
- Check Spelling133
- Respond to a Meeting Invitation134
- Conference Call Meetings136
- Calendar Options137
- Multiple Calendars140
Tasks142
- Hide Completed Tasks143
- Task List Options144
Memos145
Memo List Options146
Categories147
Calculator148
Notification Profiles149
Notification Basics149
- Change a Notification Profile150
- Silence Your Device150
LED Notification151
Custom Notification152
Notification Profile Troubleshooting154
Typing155
Typing Basics155
- Turn on Key Tones156
- Set the Cursor Speed156
Typing Input Methods157
Spelling Checker158
Custom Dictionary160
- Change a Word in the Custom Dictionary161
- Delete a Word from the Custom Dictionary161
Autotext162
Typing Shortcuts163
Typing Troubleshooting164
Change the Display Language165
Add a Display Language165
Delete a Display Language165
About Typing Input Languages165
Change the Typing Input Language165
Language165
Switch Typing Input Methods166
Change the Input Options for Suretype Technology166
Change the Voice Dialing Language166
Use a Shortcut to Switch Typing Input Languages While You Type166
Change the Shortcut for Switching Typing Input Languages167
Turn off the Shortcut for Switching Typing Input Languages167
Change the Display Options for Contacts167
Language Troubleshooting168
Display and Keyboard169
Backlighting169
Display Options169
- Set Owner Information170
- Change the Display Font170
Keyboard Options172
Themes173
Accessibility Options174
Display Troubleshooting174
Search176
Messages, Attachments, and Web Pages176
- Search for Messages by Contact or Subject177
- View a List of Saved Searches178
- Change a Saved Search178
- Delete a Saved Search178
Organizer Data179
Search Shortcuts180
Synchronization181
About Synchronization181
Reconcile Email Messages over the Wireless Network181
Delete Email Messages over the Wireless Network181
Prerequisites: Synchronizing Organizer Data over the Wireless Network182
Synchronize Organizer Data over the Wireless Network182
About Synchronization Conflicts182
Manage Email Reconciliation Conflicts183
Manage Data Synchronization Conflicts183
About Backing up and Restoring Device Data183
Prerequisites: Restoring Data over the Wireless Network183
Delete All Device Data184
Empty the Deleted Items Folder on Your Computer from Your Device184
Synchronization Troubleshooting184
Bluetooth Technology186
Bluetooth Technology Basics186
Bluetooth Technology Options188
- Restrict Outgoing Calls189
- Bluetooth Profiles190
- Turn off Automatic Reconnection to Bluetooth Enabled Devices191
Bluetooth Technology Troubleshooting192
GPS Technology193
About GPS Technology193
Get Your GPS Location193
Turn off Location Aiding193
GPS Technology Troubleshooting194
Maps195
Map Basics195
Navigation197
Maps Bookmarks197
Map Options199
- Hide the Tracking Information at the Bottom of a Map200
- Keep Backlighting on When You Track Your Movement200
Map Shortcuts201
Maps Troubleshooting201
Blackberry Messenger202
Contacts202
Groups203
Conversations204
- Add an Emoticon205
- Send a File to a Contact205
- Prevent Conversations from Appearing in the Main Message List206
- Start a Conference206
- Copy a Conversation206
- Clear a Conversation206
- Send a Broadcast Message206
Availability207
Receive Notification When a Contact Becomes Available208
Applications209
Switch Applications209
Add an Application209
View Properties for an Application209
Delete a Third-Party Application209
Receive a Device Password Prompt before You Add an Application210
View the Size of an Application Database210
About Updating the Blackberry Device Software210
Prerequisites: Updating the Blackberry Device Software over the Wireless Network210
Update the Blackberry Device Software211
Return to the Previous Version of the Blackberry Device Software211
Delete the Previous Version of the Blackberry Device Software211
Application Troubleshooting212
Network Connection Indicators213
Wireless Network Coverage213
Find Information about Wireless Coverage Indicators213
Turn off a Wireless Connection213
Turn on Wireless Coverage Notification214
About the Preferred Wireless Network List214
Add a Wireless Network to the Preferred Wireless Network List214
Change the Order of Preferred Wireless Networks215
Delete a Wireless Network from the Preferred Wireless Network List215
Turn off Data Service216
About Roaming216
Switch Wireless Networks Manually216
Verify the Status of Network Connections and Services217
Wi-Fi Connection Settings217
Advanced Wi-Fi Connection Settings220
UMA Connection Settings223
Wireless Network Coverage Troubleshooting223
I Cannot Synchronize a Certificate224
Power, Battery, and Memory225
Turn off Your Device225
Set Your Device to Turn on and Turn off Automatically225
Reset the Device225
Check the Battery Power Level225
Extend Battery Life225
Format the Device Memory or a Media Card226
View the Amount of Available Memory226
Best Practice: Optimizing Your Device Performance226
SIM Card228
About the SIM Card Phone Book228
Add a Contact to Your SIM Card228
Copy Contacts from Your SIM Card to Your Contact List228
Copy a Contact from Your Contact List to Your SIM Card228
Change a SIM Card Contact229
Delete a SIM Card Contact229
Store SMS Text Messages on Your SIM Card229
About SIM Card Security230
Protect Your SIM Card with a PIN Code230
Change the SIM Card PIN Code230
Change the Display Name for a Phone Number230
Security231
Security Basics231
Password Keeper232
Encryption235
About Encryption Keys236
Memory Cleaning237
Certificates238
- Delete a Certificate240
- Certificate Status241
- Certificate Options242
PGP Keys244
Certificate Servers250
Key Stores251
- Change the Key Store Password252
- Change When Your Device Deletes the Key Store Password252
- Change the Service that Your Device Uses to Download Certificates253
- Turn off Automatic Backup of Key Store Data253
- Change the Refresh Rate for Certificate Revocation Lists253
- Reject Certificate Revocation Lists from Unverified Crl Servers253
Smart Cards254
Import a Certificate from a Smart Card255
Software Tokens257
VPN Settings258
About Security Self-Tests259
Verify Security Software259
Third-Party Application Control259
Security Troubleshooting263
Service Books and Diagnostic Reports264
Service Books264
Diagnostic Reports265
Wi-Fi Diagnostic Reports266
Brickbreaker269
About Brickbreaker269
Brickbreaker Capsules269
Brickbreaker Scoring270
Play Brickbreaker270
Adjust the Volume270
Set the Paddle Speed270
Submit a Score to the Brickbreaker High Score Web Site271
Check the High Scores on the Brickbreaker Web Site271
Glossary272
Legal Notice276

Brand	Blackberry
Model	CURVE 8520 - VERSION 4.6.1
Category	Cell Phone
Language	English

Blackberry CURVE 8520 - VERSION 4.6.1 - User Manual

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