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User’s GuideProtonModel R957M-2-5
Proton User’s Guide, Version 2.0Last revised 09/10/99Part Number: MAT-02172-001 Rev. 002At the time of printing, documentation complies with: Operating Sys-tem 1.4.78 and Applications version 1.6.0 and Desktop: version 1.6.0.© 1997-1999 Research In Motion Limited. All rights reserved.RIM, Research In Motion and the RIM logo are trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, Research In Motion – Registered, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.Mobitex is a trademark of the Swedish Telecommunications Adminis-tration. Windows 95/98, Exchange, and Outlook are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks, and ser-vice marks used herein are the property of their respective owners.Warning: This document is for the use of licensed users only. Any unau-thorized copying, distribution or disclosure of information is a violation of copyright laws. While every effort has been made to ensure technical accuracy, informa-tion in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Research In Motion Limited.Research In Motion Limited295 Phillip StreetWaterloo, OntarioCanada N2L 3W8Tel. (519) 888-7465Fax (519) 888-6906Web site: www.rim.netEmail: info@rim.netPrinted In Canada KM0999/user'sguide0899
FCC compliance statement (USA)FCC Class B Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation issubject to the following two conditions:• This device may not cause harmful interference, and• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limitsfor a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference in a residential installation. This equipmentgenerates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used in accordance with the manufacturer’sinstructions, may cause interference harmful to radiocommunications.There is no guarantee, however, that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmfulinterference to radio or television reception, which can bedetermined by turning the equipment off and on, the user isencouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of thefollowing measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Industry Canada CertificationThis device complies with Industry Canada RSS 119, undercertification number Pending.IC Class B complianceThis device complies with the Class B limits for radio noiseemissions as set out in the interference-causing equipment standardentitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of Industry Canada.
ContentsFCC compliance statement (USA) ...............................................iiiIndustry Canada Certification .....................................................ivImportant safety information ..................................................ixWelcome ......................................................................................xiAbout this guide ...........................................................................xiiiCustomer support ........................................................................xivIntroduction .................................................................................1Contents of your package ...............................................................1The Proton solution .........................................................................2Wireless service instructions ..........................................................2Proton components ..........................................................................3LCD components .............................................................................9Getting started ..........................................................................15Activating your Proton .................................................................15Turning on the radio ......................................................................16Registering with the network .......................................................17Quick start setup ............................................................................18Setting the alarm ............................................................................19Sending a message .........................................................................21Reading a message .........................................................................24Using password protection ..........................................................25Composing & sending messages ...........................................31Sending a message to multiple contacts .....................................31Sending messages to other Protons .............................................32Customizing the auto signature ...................................................34Receiving confirmation of a message ..........................................34Attaching Address Book entries ..................................................35Setting message options ................................................................36Using AutoText to compose a message ......................................37Automatic formatting ....................................................................41Inserting symbols ...........................................................................42Receiving & reading messages ..............................................45
Received message options ............................................................45Receiving long messages ..............................................................47Managing file attachments ...........................................................47Opening an Address Book attachment .......................................48Adding attachments to your Address Book ..............................49Managing messages .................................................................51Message status ................................................................................51Searching messages ......................................................................52Saving and recalling search terms ...............................................54Saving messages .............................................................................54Deleting messages ..........................................................................57Resending a message .....................................................................59Marking a message as unread ......................................................60Using the Address Book ..........................................................61Customizing Address Book options ...........................................61Adding address entries .................................................................63Searching address entries ............................................................66Viewing address entries ................................................................66Editing address entries ..................................................................67Deleting address entries ................................................................68Managing tasks and appointments .......................................69Using the Tasks function ..............................................................69Using the Calendar function ........................................................74Using the MemoPad and Calculator .....................................81Using the MemoPad function ......................................................81Using the Calculator function ......................................................84Customizing your Proton’s options ......................................87Customizing Proton options ........................................................87Proton options ................................................................................88Connecting to your PC ..................................................................96Frequently asked questions ....................................................99Alarm ...............................................................................................99Battery ..............................................................................................99Home screen .................................................................................100LCD screen ....................................................................................100
Messages ........................................................................................101Punctuation ...................................................................................103Resetting the Proton ....................................................................104Advanced user’s tips ..............................................................107Tips for navigating .......................................................................107Tips for selecting ..........................................................................110Tips for editing .............................................................................110Specifications ..........................................................................115Index .........................................................................................119
Important safety informationRemember to follow any special regulations governing the use ofthe Proton and always switch it off in areas where radio devices areforbidden, or when it may cause interference or danger. Any safetylaws and regulations pertaining to the use of cell phones and two-way radios will likely apply to your use of the Proton. Weencourage you to follow such laws and regulations at all times. Inparticular, please observe all restrictions on the use of radioequipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution areas),chemical plants, where blasting operations are in progress or in anyother area in which restrictions on radio transmissions are imposed. The Proton is not an FAA-approved electronic device for use onaircraft. Switch off the Proton when in an aircraft. The effect of theuse of the Proton in an aircraft is unknown. Such use may affectaircraft instrumentation, communication and performance, maydisrupt the network, and may be illegal.Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including theProton, may interfere with the functionality of inadequatelyprotected medical devices, including pacemakers. Consult aphysician or the manufacturer of the medical device if you have anyquestions. Additionally, the effect of the radio signals from theProton on other electronic systems, including those in your car(such as electronic fuel-injection systems, electronic anti-skidbraking systems, and electronic cruise-control systems) is unknownand malfunction of these systems may result. Avoid using the Proton in any environment requiring your fullattention, such as when driving a vehicle. Do not use the cradleprovided in the Proton package as a means of storing your Protonwhile in a vehicle. When using a cradle, make sure that it is a cradlethat RIM has supplied for that particular use of your Proton. Do notuse any cradle, charging unit or any other accessory that is notmanufactured or supplied by RIM or an authorized RIM accessories
supplier. Use of any accessory that is not supplied or approved foruse by RIM is not permitted.Use only those battery types specified in this User’s Guide. The useof any other may disable the Proton and may be dangerous.Discard the Proton properly. As the unit contains a lithium ion cell,neither the Proton nor the lithium ion cell (nor the AA battery)should be disposed of in fire. Dispose of the Proton containing thelithium ion cell in accordance with the laws and regulations in yourarea governing disposal of such cell types. Similarly, dispose of AAbatteries in a responsible manner. Contact RIM if you have anyquestions concerning disposal of the Proton, the lithium ion cell, orthe AA battery.Failure to observe all these instructions will void the LimitedWarranty, and may lead to suspension or denial of services to theoffender, or legal action, or both.
WelcomeProton is a mobile email solution that includes the Proton, Protoncradle, Proton Desktop Software, and flat-rate airtime on anationwide wireless data network. The Proton is a powerfulhandheld computer with a full-featured Address Book,Appointment Calendar, Task List, MemoPad, and Calculator. Thecradle and desktop software allow you to synchronize with populardesktop Personal Information Management (PIM) software. Unlikeother handheld products, the Proton includes an integrated wirelessmodem and a nationwide wireless data network keeps the Protonalways connected to your desktop email. The pocket-sized Proton features a 31-key QWERTY keyboard, a 6-line or 8-line, custom graphic LCD, and a unique trackwheel so thatyou can communicate easily via email.Get ready to experience the power of messaging with your Protonusing functions such as: MessagesReceive, read, reply to, compose, forward, save, and delete messages.ComposeCreate and send messages to Internet email addresses and to other Protons.Saved MessagesStore any important messages for future viewing.Search MessagesLocate messages in seconds with the pow-erful search and database tools.
Proton — User’s GuideWelcome xiiAddress BookStore your personal directory of contact information, such as multiple phone, fax numbers, and email addresses. Enter and store notes for individual contacts. Search the database to find specific contacts.CalendarKeep track of appointments using the cal-endar view or the agenda view.TasksAdd, edit, and delete tasks and mark tasks as complete. AlarmSet the alarm on the Proton to sound daily.MemoPadUse the MemoPad to keep track of com-pose, edit, and delete important notes. CalculatorPerform basic mathematical operations using the Proton’s calculator. OptionsCustomize the way the Proton notifies you of new messages; set the password; add, edit, and delete AutoText entries; set the current date; and program the auto-matic on/off feature.LockLock the Proton with a password security screen so that only you can access it. This function is only visible on the functions list after you have set a password.
WelcomeProton — User’s GuidexiiiAbout this guideThis guide provides information for operating the Proton. A summary of all key combinations begins on page 6.Chapter 10, ‘Frequently asked questions,’ includes commonly askedquestions about the Proton. Consult this section for help with anyquestions you may have while using the Proton.To meet your specific needs, the Proton offers different ways ofperforming the same function (i.e., you can choose to use thetrackwheel or an assigned key sequence to perform tasks.) Only themost basic procedure is represented throughout the guide. Chapter11, ‘Advanced user’s tips,’ contains a chart of tips that can be helpfulwhen using the Proton. As you become more comfortable using theProton, consult this section to improve your efficiency inperforming tasks.Turn Radio On/ Turn Radio OffTurn the Proton’s radio off when it may interfere with other radio communica-tions, such as during a flight. Turn on the radio again to send and receive messages.Power OffTurn off the Proton at night or on week-ends.Note Notes will appear in this format and contain additional information to help you perform the task being described. Tip Tips provide information about performing tasks and offer different options to perform tasks.
Proton — User’s GuideWelcome xivThe images that represent the Proton’s various LCD screen displaysthroughout this guide show a 6-line display option. The Proton alsohas an 8-line display option.For your convenience, important information and a summary of tipscan be found in the Proton Quick Reference Card included in yourProton package.Customer supportFor customer support: • U.S. and Canada : 1-877-BLK-BERRY• Email: support@blackberry.net • Web: www.blackberry.net
1IntroductionYou are about to experience the freedom of mobility and the powerof staying in touch. With the Proton Solution, you can enjoyconstant connectivity to your email, wherever you are. You cansend, read, and respond to important messages, as well as updatecontact lists and calendar items, all from a wearable Proton.This guide explains how to get started with the Proton, andprovides tips for composing messages quickly and easily. Detaileddescriptions of and instructions for the Proton’s operationalfunctions are included, as well as answers to many frequently askedquestions. Before you do anything else, please check to make surethat your Proton package is complete.Contents of your packageYour Proton package should contain all of the following:•Proton• Cradle and charger• Holster (belt clip)•This User’s Guide • Proton Quick Reference Card• Proton Desktop Software Installation & Getting Started Guide• Installation CD-ROMIf something from this package is missing or not working properly,contact the point of purchase.
Proton — User’s GuideIntroduction — The Proton solution2The Proton solutionThe Proton, Proton Desktop Software, and flat-rate airtime on anationwide wireless data network work together to provide a link toyour desktop email. Email that arrives at the desktop is instantlyrelayed to the Proton. Email originating on the Proton is transmittedto your desktop where the Proton Desktop Redirector mails it onyour behalf. The mail appears to originate from your desktopbecause it actually does! There is little difference between mailcomposed on your PC mail program and on the Proton. See the Proton Desktop Manager and Proton Desktop Redirectoronline help within the software for more information on the ProtonDesktop Software and all its capabilities. Wireless service instructionsYour access number – Personal Identification Number (PIN) – onthe wireless data network and the Proton’s serial number arelocated on the back of the Proton. You can also find your PINnumber in the screen of the function. See page 94 formore information on the screen.
Introduction — Proton componentsProton — User’s Guide3Proton componentsFigure 1: ProtonThe Proton consists of the following components and accessories:LCD screenThe LCD screen displays your messages, contacts’ addresses, andconfiguration information. You can also review information aboutyour Proton’s status on the LCD screen such as signal strength. The LCD backlight is activated when you press the ALT key threetimes successively.
Proton — User’s GuideIntroduction — Proton components4Holster (belt clip)A holster, equipped with a belt clip, accompanies the Proton. Whilein the holster, the Proton is protected and wearable. You canconfigure the Proton to perform different types of messagenotification depending on whether it is in or out of the holster. When you receive a new message and remove the Proton from theholster within five seconds, notification (beeping and/or vibrating)stops and the most recently received message will be open. If youpull the Proton out of the holster and quickly replace it, notificationstops but the message will remain marked unread. See page 18 forinformation on setting message notification options.Cradle and chargerOnce the Proton Desktop Software has been installed, the Protoncradle allows you to synchronize your desktop with the Proton.When you place the Proton in the cradle, messages can bereconciled and your Personal Information Management (PIM)applications can be synchronized. (PIM applications include theAddress Book, Calendar, MemoPad, and Tasks functions.) Forexample, all messages that you have either read at your desktop oron the Proton, will be marked as read in both places. With theProton in the cradle, you can also backup and restore informationand load new applications on to the Proton. See the Proton DesktopSoftware Installation & Getting Started Guide for more informationon the cradle and the capabilities of the Proton Desktop Software.
Introduction — Proton componentsProton — User’s Guide5Serial portThe Proton can be connected to your PC through its serial port.Once the desktop software is properly installed and the cradle isconnected to your PC, simply place the Proton in the cradle. Seepage 96 of this guide or refer to the Proton Desktop Manager onlinehelp for information on how to connect the cradle to your PC.Keyboard and trackwheel The curved, 31-key QWERTY keyboard is easily operable andprovides access to numeric characters, a symbols library,punctuation, and special characters using the ALT key incombination with other keys. Use your thumbs to type messageseasily. Use the trackwheel by rolling it or pressing (clicking) it.Before you begin, acquaint yourself with the Proton keyboard, keyfunctions, and trackwheel. See the key assignment chart beginningon page 6 for information.A trackwheel that clicks!The trackwheel on the Proton has a unique feature that aids yourtask performance, it clicks! Simply click (press down) thetrackwheel to turn on the Proton, navigate between screens, selectmenu options, compose and send messages, configure the Protonsettings, and more.When you press the trackwheel with your thumb, you invokeactions comparable to those achieved by the clicking function of amouse used with your PC. See how quick and easy it is to navigatethrough the Proton’s functions and compose and send yourmessages by clicking!
Proton — User’s GuideIntroduction — Proton components6Key assignment chartKey DescriptionTRACKWHEEL• Roll the trackwheel with your thumb to scroll up and down through screen lines, fields, and menu items. • Click (press down) the trackwheel with your thumb to invoke actions similar to the click function of a mouse used with your PC.ALT key•The orange ALT key activates the numeric and symbol characters, printed in orange above the alphabetic keys.• Press the ALT key once to affect the next char-acter you type. Press and hold the ALT key while you type to affect all characters.• Press the ALT key three times to invoke back-lighting.An ‘A’ icon appears in the top right corner of your screen when the ALT key is active.• Press the ALT key while you roll the track-wheel to move the cursor horizontally across screen lines.• Press the ALT key while you roll the track-wheel to toggle through field option set-tings.
Introduction — Proton componentsProton — User’s Guide7• Press SHIFT+ALT to activate num lock mode. Press SHIFT or ALT again to return to normal case mode.An ‘N’ icon appears in the top right corner ofyour screen when num lock mode is activated.SHIFT key• Press the SHIFT key once so that the next letter you type is capitalized.• Press and hold the SHIFT key while you type so that all letters are capitalized.An ‘up arrow’ icon appears in the top rightcorner of your screen when the SHIFT key isactive.• Press ALT+SHIFT to activate caps lock mode. Press SHIFT again to return to lower case mode.ENTER key•The ENTER key functions as a regular car-riage return, by moving your cursor to a new line. It also acts in the same manner as a double click of your PC’s mouse. • The key also functions as a regular ENTER key by invoking the highlighted item. Instead of clicking the trackwheel, press the ENTER key to perform your task.Key Description
Proton — User’s GuideIntroduction — Proton components8BACKSPACE key•The BACKSPACE key enables you to move backwards and delete characters.• The key also enables you to hide a menu, similar to a typical ESC key.• Press the BACKSPACE key repeatedly to invoke the screen.• Press ALT+BACKSPACE while composing a message to delete the highlighted character only.• Press ALT + BACKSPACE in the Messages list to delete the highlighted message.SPACE key•The SPACE key inserts a space between characters while you type.• Press the SPACE key to insert the ‘@’ and ‘.’ characters in an Email field. • Press the SPACE key to edit field options (e.g., Notify options and Date/Time options).• Press ALT+SPACE to display the Symbols screen from which you can view, select, and insert the symbol you need.• Press and hold a letter while rolling the trackwheel to insert international characters.Various letters have international characters associated with them.Key Description
Introduction — LCD componentsProton — User’s Guide9LCD componentsThe Proton’s LCD screen is composed of function screens andmenus. These screens and menus also display several icons toindicate Proton and message status. Other icons providenavigational aid.Proton function screens All functions are represented on the LCD screen in a functionslist. When you select an icon and click it, the function screen opens.See page 10 for details on the screen.Home screenThe functions on your Proton are: Messages, Compose, SavedMessages, Search Messages, Address Book, Calendar, Tasks, Alarm,MemoPad, Calculator, Options, Lock, Turn Radio Off / Turn RadioOn, and Power Off. In the Messages, Saved Messages, and the Address Book functionscreens, you can access the Compose function. In the Messages and Saved Messages screens, you can access theSearch Messages function.Function menusMenus provide a list of operational choices for the current function.You can view a function screen’s menu by clicking the trackwheel;the menu appears on top and covers approximately half of thescreen’s width.
Proton — User’s GuideIntroduction — LCD components10Address Book function menuBacklighting• Press the ALT key three times to illuminate the LCD screen.• Backlighting is disabled after 10 seconds if you do not press a key or move the trackwheel.Graphical guideHome screen componentsThe screen appears when you power on your Proton.Home screen displayIn any of the function screens, press the BACKSPACE key to return tothis screen.The following icons appear on the Proton’s LCD screen in afunctions list. They display the functions available on the Proton.Icon DescriptionMessages ComposeSaved Messages
Introduction — LCD componentsProton — User’s Guide11Search MessagesAddress Book CalendarTasksAlarmMemoPadCalculatorOptionsLockTurn Radio Off / Turn Radio OnPower OffIcon Description
Proton — User’s GuideIntroduction — LCD components12Proton status iconsThese icons appear on the Proton’s LCD screen to indicate batterypower, coverage levels, and modes.Icon DescriptionBattery power indicatorCoverage level indicatorPackets are being sentPackets are being receivedALT key mode is activatedSHIFT key mode is activatedNUM lock mode is activatedUnopened messages waiting
Introduction — LCD componentsProton — User’s Guide13Message status iconsThese icons appear on the Proton’s LCD screen to indicate the statusof sending, sent, and received messages.Icon DescriptionMessage is being sent.Message has been sent out to the network.Message that was sent to another Proton PIN number has been delivered.Message pending (will be sent later)Composed message has been saved (not sent yet)Unread message transmission errorMessage returned, message transmission errorNew, unread message has been received.Message has been read.Status of message is high.
Proton — User’s GuideIntroduction — LCD components14Navigational iconsThese icons appear on the Proton’s LCD screen to indicate positionswithin fields, lists, menus, and screens.Icon DescriptionIndicates the cursor positionYou are at the bottom of a menu or screen; scroll the trackwheel up to view more items.You are at the top of a menu or screen; scroll the trackwheel down to view more items.You can scroll the trackwheel up or down to view more screen or menu items.You can scroll the trackwheel left or right to con-tinue viewing icons on the functions list.
2Getting startedYou should follow these steps to get started successfully with yourProton. • Activate the Proton. • Turn on the radio. • Ensure you are registered with the wireless data network. • Ensure that the Proton is connected to your email program using the Proton Desktop Software. (See the Proton Desktop Software Installation & Quick Reference Guide for more infor-mation.)• Set the notification options and other customizable options. After you have completed these steps, you can send and receivemessages.Activating your Proton1. Press down on the trackwheel to turn on the Proton. The screen appears. 2. Using the trackwheel, scroll to highlight an icon. The name ofthe function represented by the highlighted icon will appear atthe bottom of the display.
Proton — User’s GuideGetting started — Turning on the radio163. Access the function you want by clicking the trackwheel. Thefunction’s screen will appear.Turning off the ProtonTo turn off the Proton, from the screen, scroll to and clickthe icon.Turning on the radioWhen you first receive your Proton, the radio will be turned off. Youmust turn on the radio before you can send and receive messages.In the screen, scroll to and click the icon inthe functions list. The antenna icon changes to an airplane icon. There will be two messages in your Messages list when you firstreceive your Proton. These are Welcome messages that tell you howto use your Proton and some of its features.Tip The name of the function will appear at the bottom of the screen, under the functions list. Press the underlined letter in the name of the function to access the function directly, without using the trackwheel.
Getting started — Registering with the networkProton — User’s Guide17To turn off the radioIt is especially important to remember to turn off your Proton’sradio when on an airplane, or at times when it may interfere withother radio transmissions. In the screen, scroll to and click the iconon the functions list. The airplane icon changes to an antenna icon. The Proton’s radiowill be turned off and coverage will be registered as ‘OFF’.Registering with the networkWhen you first turn on the radio, the Welcome messages will besent to the Proton, provided that you are properly registered withthe network and are within coverage (as indicated by the barsbeside the antenna icon in the top right corner of the screen).In rare cases, you may need to manually register your Proton if theWelcome messages do not arrive. 1. In the screen, scroll to and click the icon on the functions list. 2. The screen appears. Scroll to and click NetworkSettings.3. In the screen, ensure that the Roaming: fieldis set to your country (U.S. or Canada) and that the Radio:field is set to On. Verify that the Status: field is set to Active.
Proton — User’s GuideGetting started — Quick start setup184. Click to view the menu. Scroll to and click Register Now. The messages should appear in your Messages list. See page 24 forinformation on how to open a message to read it.Quick start setupThe Proton has many features that you can customize to suit yourspecific needs. Once you have followed the other steps to get startedwith your Proton, you should customize how you’d like the Protonto notify you of new messages and set any of the other Protonoptions. See page 88 for details on all of these options.To set message notification optionsYou can customize the way the Proton notifies you of a new, unreadmessage.Note If the Status: field in the screen is not set to Active, contact Proton customer support.You must also re-register your Proton each time you load new applications using the Proton Desktop Manager Appli-cation Loader tool. See the Proton Desktop Manager online help for more information on the Application Loader.Note You can manually set the date and time on the Proton. However, if you have installed and configured the Proton Desktop Software and have synchronized it with your Pro-ton, the date and time will be set automatically. See the Pro-ton Desktop Manager Installation & Getting Started Guide or the Proton Desktop Manager online help for information on synchronizing to set the date and time. You can also set the Auto On/Off feature to configure when you want the Proton to turn on and off automatically.
Getting started — Setting the alarmProton — User’s Guide191. In the screen, scroll to and click the icon on the functions list.2. The screen appears. Scroll to and click Notify.3. Scroll to the field you want to change and click to view themenu. Scroll to and click Change Option.4. The following dialog box appears. Roll the trackwheel tochange options. Click the trackwheel when you have changedthe option’s setting to your preference.5. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to and click SaveOptions. You return to the screen.Setting the alarmThe Proton has an function that you can set to tone at thesame time every day. Select from six different tone settings andthree volume levels.1. In the screen, scroll to and click the icon on the functions list.
Proton — User’s GuideGetting started — Setting the alarm202. The screen appears. Scroll to the field you want tochange then click to view the menu. Scroll to and click ChangeOption.3. The following dialog box appears. Roll the trackwheel tochange options. Click the trackwheel when you have changedthe setting to your preference.4. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to and click SaveOptions. Alarm entry fieldsThe screen contains the following entry fields:Time: Set the time at which you want the alarm to sound. Thedefault is 12:00 AM.Alarm On/Off: Select whether or not you want the alarm tosound. The default is Off.Tune: Select the tune you wish to hear when the alarm sounds.The default is Tune 3. You can preview the available tunes byselecting one.Note Pressing any key will silence the alarm, but the alarm is not disabled. The Proton will sound at the set time again even if it has been silenced. To disable the alarm, set the Alarm On/Off: field to Off.
Getting started — Sending a messageProton — User’s Guide21Volume: Select the volume at which you wish to hear the alarm.Your options are: Low, Medium, and High. The default is Low. Sending a messageOnce you have properly configured the Proton, and as long as youare wirelessly connected to and running the Proton DesktopSoftware, you are ready to send messages.To compose and send a messageYou can send a message to an existing contact or add a new contactwhile composing your message. (You can also send a messagedirectly to another Proton without using email. See page 32 forinformation.)1. In the screen, scroll to and click the icon on the functions list.2. The screen appears. Do one of the following:• Either scroll to a name or search by typing the first letters of a name. or• Click the trackwheel to view the menu; scroll to and click New Address. (For this exercise, choose New Address.)3. The screen appears. Enter your contact’s addressinformation and press ENTER after each field.
Proton — User’s GuideGetting started — Sending a message224. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Select Save Address byclicking again.5. You return to the screen with your new contact selected.Click the trackwheel to view the menu where you can select asend method. (For this exercise, choose Use Email.)6. Type a subject line and press ENTER to begin typing your mes-sage. When you are finished composing your message, click thetrackwheel to view the menu; select Send Message by clickingagain.The screen appears. You will see one of the followingicons to the left of the message header to indicate message status.Message is being sent.Message has been sent out to the network.Message is pending (will be sent later). This icon would appear if, for example, you were out of a coverage area or the network was busy.
Getting started — Sending a messageProton — User’s Guide23To send a one-time messageThis send option is a short-cut method. The address will NOT besaved in your Address Book.1. In the screen, scroll to and click the icon on the functions list.2. The screen appears. Scroll to [Use Once] and click to viewthe menu where you can select a send method. (For this exer-cise, choose Use Email.)3. The screen appears and you can type your con-tact’s email address. Click the trackwheel to view the menu andselect Continue by clicking again.4. Type a subject and press ENTER to begin typing your message.When you are ready to send the message, click the trackwheelto view the menu and click Send Message. The screen appears and you can view the sent message’sstatus.Note You can also compose a message while in the , or screens. Click the track-wheel to view the menu. Scroll to and click Compose Message. Follow steps 2-6 above to compose and send your message.
Proton — User’s GuideGetting started — Reading a message24See Chapter 3, “Composing & sending messages” on page 31 fordetailed information on formatting and composing messages.Reading a messageWhen the Proton receives a new message, it will provide one of thefollowing notification types: no notification, beep, beep and vibrate,or vibrate only. 1. In the screen, scroll to a message header with an unread message icon beside it. Click the trackwheel to view the menu and select Open Message by clicking again.2. The new message appears on your screen. To see more infor-mation for a given open message, use the trackwheel and rollup above the body of the message. Here you will find the mes-sage header, the sent time, and the address fields. Scroll downto read the entire message.3. Click the trackwheel to view the menu and select your nextoption. You can reply to, forward, save, or delete the open mes-sage, read the previous message, read the next unread message,or mark the message as unread. See page 45 for more informa-tion on all your received message options.
Getting started — Using password protectionProton — User’s Guide25Using password protectionThe Proton has a password security feature. Once you set thepassword for your Proton and the password security screen turnson, no one can access it unless the password is entered. When you set your password in the screen of the function, you can also specify the length of time that the Proton isidle before the password security screen appears. Once the Proton isleft idle for that amount of time, you will need to enter yourpassword to access the Proton.You can also manually invoke the password security screen byusing the function. This function will lock the Proton and noone can access it without entering the password. You should lockyour Proton if you leave it unattended.Once the password is enabled, you will need to enter it whenconnecting the Proton to your PC for use with the Proton DesktopManager. With the Proton in the cradle, you must type yourpassword and press the ENTER key before you can access the ProtonDesktop Manager tools.If you do not want the password security screen to appear, youmust disable your password in the screen. See page 27 fordetails.Note When you slide the Proton out of the holster within 5 sec-onds of notification, the notification stops and the most recently received message is already open. If you pull the Proton out of the holster and quickly replace it, notification stops but the message will remain marked unread.
Proton — User’s GuideGetting started — Using password protection26Password security screenTo enable password protection You should set a password so that no one can access your Protonwithout knowing the password.1. In the screen, scroll to and click the icon on the functions list.2. The screen appears. Scroll to and click Security. 3. The screen appears. While in the Password: field, clickthe trackwheel to view the menu. Select Change Option byclicking again.4. A dialog box appears. Roll the trackwheel to change the Pass-word: field to Enabled. Once you select Enabled and click thetrackwheel, you will be prompted to enter a minimum 4 charac-ter password as illustrated in the following screen. When youare finished, press ENTER. You will have to enter your passwordagain to verify it.Note If you have entered information in the screen of the function, it will appear on the password security screen. You should backup any information on your Proton that might not have originated from your PC. If an incorrect password is entered 10 times, all information could be erased from the Proton for security reasons. See the Proton Desktop Manager online help for more information on the Backup/Restore tool.
Getting started — Using password protectionProton — User’s Guide275. In the Security Timeout: field, set how much idle time shouldpass before the password security screen will appear. Click toview the menu, select Change Option, and set the amount ofidle time in the dialog box which appears. Click the trackwheelonce you have set this field to your preference.6. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to and click SaveOptions. You return to the screen.To disable password protectionOnce you disable your password, the password security screen willno longer be displayed.1. In the screen, scroll to and click the icon on the functions list.Note Once you have set a password, you need to enter it to access the screen again. In addition, if you power off the Proton with the password security screen still enabled, you will need to enter the password once you power on the Proton again. Once the password is set, you can access the icon on the functions list in the screen. See page 28 for infor-mation on the function.
Proton — User’s GuideGetting started — Using password protection282. The screen appears. Scroll to and click Security.The following dialog box appears. Type your password andpress ENTER to access the screen. 3. While in the Password: field of the screen, click toview the screen’s menu. Scroll to and click Change Option.4. The following dialog box will appear. Scroll to and click Dis-abled. 5. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to and click SaveOptions. You return to the screen where the password featureis disabled on the Proton.To lock the ProtonOnce you have enabled your password in the screen, youcan lock the Proton when it is unattended. An icon of a key willappear on the screen. In the screen, scroll to the icon and click. Thepassword security screen will appear and you will need yourpassword to access the Proton.
Getting started — Using password protectionProton — User’s Guide29Note The information you entered in the screen of the Proton options will appear on the password security screen. If you did not enter any information, default Proton informa-tion appears. See page 92 for more information on the screen.
3Composing & sending messagesIn the first two chapters, ‘Introduction’ and ‘Getting started,’ youlearned about your Proton’s main components as well as the generalprocedures required for sending and reading messages using theProton.Now, find out all about the different features the Proton offers foradvanced composing and sending capabilities. Sending a message to multiple contactsYou can send a message to more than one recipient and choosewhether recipients are addressed directly (to:), carbon copied (cc:),or blind carbon copied (bcc:). See the instructions on 83 for detailson how to add contacts to your Address Book.To send a message to multiple contactsYou can use Add To:, Add Cc:, and Add Bcc: to add recipients toyour messages.1. In the screen (after selecting a main recipient and a send method), click the trackwheel to view the menu. Click either Add To:, Add Cc:, or Add Bcc:. (For this exercise, select Add Cc:.)
Proton — User’s GuideComposing & sending messages — Sending messages to other Protons322. The screen appears with a list of all your contacts’ names.Scroll to a name. (Alternatively, you can type the first letters ofyour contact’s name to start a search and then scroll to thename.) Click the trackwheel to view the menu, then scroll toand click Continue.3. You return to the screen where the additional recipient isadded to your message. Type your subject in the Subject: fieldand press ENTER to begin composing your message.4. When you have finished composing your message, click toview the menu. Scroll to and click Send Message.Sending messages to other Pro-tonsA PIN is a number that the wireless data network service uses toidentify each Proton on the network; it is similar to a phone number.Note When you add another recipient to your message, the same send method must also be chosen for all. If both a PIN number and an email address are entered for the contact you’ve chosen, the same send method as the main recipient is chosen as the default.
Composing & sending messages — Sending messages to other ProtonsProton — User’s Guide33If you know the PIN of another Proton, you can use that number tosend a message to that peer Proton. 1. In the screen, scroll to and click the icon on the functions list.2. The screen appears. Scroll to and click an existing contact’sname for which you have a PIN included in the contact’s infor-mation. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to andclick Use PIN.3. The screen appears. Type a subject line and press ENTER tobegin composing your message. 4. Once you have finished composing your message, click thetrackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to and click Send Message. You return to the screen where a checkmark will appearto indicate that the message has been sent. The checkmark willchange to a “D” when the message has been delivered to the user’sProton. If you are sending a message to more than one PIN number,Note Messages sent to a PIN do not go through your desktop. They will not appear in the Inbox or in the Sent Items list.
Proton — User’s GuideComposing & sending messages — Customizing the auto signature34the checkmark will change to a “D” when the message has beendelivered to all the recipients’ handhelds.Customizing the auto signature Once you successfully install the Proton Desktop Software, anautomatic signature is included on all email messages sent fromyour Proton. The default text is “Sent from my Proton Wireless(www.BlackBerry.net)”. You can customize this text in theRedirector Configuration tool of the Proton Desktop Software. Seethe software’s online help for more information on how to changethe signature.Receiving confirmation of a mes-sageWhen you send a message to another Proton user, you receiveconfirmation automatically if you send the message to that person’sNote To find your PIN number, check the information in the screen of the function. You can also find out your PIN number by placing your Proton in the cradle and running the Proton Desktop Software. See the Proton Desk-top Software Installation & Getting Started Guide or the Proton Desktop Manager online help for more information. You can also send a message to a Proton using a one-time PIN number. See page 23 for information. Substitute Use Email with Use PIN.Note The auto signature is only included on messages which use email as the send method. Messages that use the PIN send method will not have an auto signature attached to them. To disable the auto signature, clear the text in the Redirector Configuration tool of the Proton Desktop Soft-ware.
Composing & sending messages — Attaching Address Book entriesProton — User’s Guide35PIN number. You can also receive confirmation when sending amessage by email.1. Begin composing your message by selecting the recipients of the message. (See page 21 for information.) In the Subject: field, type <confirm>, followed by your subject.2. Compose the message and then send it. When the message hasbeen delivered to the recipient’s Proton, you will receive a newmessage indicating that your sent message has arrived.Attaching Address Book entriesYou can send an Address Book entry as an attachment in a email orPIN message to another Proton user. 1. While you are composing your message, click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to and click Attach Address.2. The screen appears, containing a list of all your con-tacts’ names. Scroll to a name and click to view the menu. Scrollto and click Use Address.Note You will have to access the screen to insert the angle brackets in the subject line. See page 42 for more information.
Proton — User’s GuideComposing & sending messages — Setting message options363. You return to the screen and you can see that your messagenow contains an Address Book attachment. 4. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to and click SendMessage. See page 63 for information on how to add a new entry to yourAddress Book.Setting message optionsYou can change the message options for all message types -received, saved, and sent. You can configure the Messages list toshow the time the message was sent or received, to show the nameof the sender or the recipient, and to confirm or not confirm beforedeleting a message.1. In the screen, click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to and click Options.2. The screen appears. Click to view themenu. Scroll to and click Change Option. 3. The following dialog box appears. Roll the trackwheel tochange options. Click the trackwheel once you have changedthe option’s setting to your preference.
Composing & sending messages — Using AutoText to compose a messageProton — User’s Guide374. When you have made the required changes to the fields, click toview the menu. Scroll to and click Save Options. You return to the screen.Using AutoText to compose a mes-sageThe Proton’s AutoText function automatically replaces text youtype with pre-programmed text. You can increase how quickly youcompose messages by using AutoText. By configuring the AutoTextentries and adding new ones for your specific needs, you can useAutoText to: • Automatically correct commonly misspelled words.• Automatically replace abbreviations and acronyms with com-plete words.• Automatically enter commonly-used strings of words into a message by typing only one keyword.• Automatically insert punctuation and symbols into your mes-sage without using the ALT key or symbols library.Note You can also change the message options from the screen.Note There are several shortcuts built into the AutoText function for inserting marcos into messages. These shortcuts include inserting the time, date, etc. See page 112 for more information.
Proton — User’s GuideComposing & sending messages — Using AutoText to compose a message38How AutoText works1. While typing a message in the screen, type the text ‘hte’. The text ‘hte’ is a default AutoText entry that tells the Proton to automatically replace the text with the correctly spelled word ‘the’.2. As soon as you press the SPACE key, notice what happens to thetext ‘hte’:To add a new AutoText entryYou may want to customize your AutoText database by addingspecific AutoText entries.1. In the screen, scroll to and click the icon on the functions list. 2. The screen appears. Scroll to and click AutoText.3. The screen appears with a list of default AutoTextentries. Click to view the screen’s menu. Scroll to and click NewItem.4. You will be prompted with two fields: When I type: (for thekeyword) and Replace it with: (for what should appearinstead).
Composing & sending messages — Using AutoText to compose a messageProton — User’s Guide395. After you have entered information in both fields, click thetrackwheel and select Save Item by clicking again.You can test your new entry by typing the abbreviation while youcompose your message.To edit an AutoText entryYou may wish to change a pre-programmed AutoText entry to suityour needs.1. In the screen, choose the entry you would like to edit. With the entry selected, click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to and click Edit Item.2. The screen appears. Press ALT while you roll thetrackwheel to move left and right across the screen. Type yourchanges to the current entry.3. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to and click SaveItem. Note In the Replace it with: field, you can insert a macro. Click to view the menu, scroll to and click Insert Macro. Select one of the macros that appears. See page 112 for a list of these macros.
Proton — User’s GuideComposing & sending messages — Using AutoText to compose a message40You will return to the screen where you can view yourrecent changes.To delete an AutoText entryIf you do not wish to keep an AutoText entry (either a default entryor one that you added), you can delete it.1. In the screen, scroll to the entry you would like to delete. With the entry selected, click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to and click Delete Item.2. A dialog box appears asking if you want to delete the entry.Scroll to and click Yes.You return to the screen and you can see that the entry isno longer included in the list.To perform an AutoText searchRather than scrolling through your list of AutoText entries, you canperform a search to find an entry quickly.1. In the screen, type the first letter or first few letters of the entry you would like to find. For this example, type the let-ter ‘t’. (The screen header will display the word Find:, fol-lowed by the letter ‘t’.)Note You can also edit AutoText entries from the screen with the main recipient selected. Click to view the menu. Scroll to and click Edit AutoText.You can also edit AutoText entries from the Backup/Restore tool in the Proton Desktop Manager. See the Proton Desk-top Manager online help for more information.
Composing & sending messages — Automatic formattingProton — User’s Guide412. Click the trackwheel to choose to edit or delete the entry.Automatic formattingThe Proton’s built-in formatting capabilities extend beyond theAutoText function to reduce your typing time dramatically.Auto capitalization As you compose a message, you do not have to worry aboutpressing the SHIFT key to capitalize words — the Proton has 2methods of performing capitalization for you! • Begin typing; you will see that the first letter you type capital-izes itself automatically and that every letter following a period becomes capitalized too. The Proton recognizes the beginning of a new sentence and does the work for you. • If you want any subsequent characters to be capitalized, press and hold the character key until it becomes capitalized. You must have Key Rate set to either Slow or Fast for this feature to work (i.e., Key Rate must be enabled). See page 93 for more information on the Screen/Keyboard options.Auto punctuation You can automatically insert a period at the end of a sentence orword by pressing the SPACE key twice. You will also notice that thenext letter typed is capitalized.Email field in Address Entry screenYou can type an email address in the Email field of the screen without touching the ALT key!
Proton — User’s GuideComposing & sending messages — Inserting symbols42Begin typing an email address; instead of pressing ALT+L to accessthe ‘@’ sign, simply press the SPACE key. You will see the ‘@’ signappear. When you press the SPACE key again, a ‘.’ character appears.To insert a blank space into the Email field, press BACKSPACE andthen press SPACE again. A blank space appears in the field. The nexttime you press the SPACE key, the ‘@’ sign appears.Number fields in Address Book screens You can type numbers in the PIN, Work, Home, Mobile, Pager, andFax fields of the and screens withoutpressing the ALT key.Begin typing a number in one of these fields and instead of pressingthe ALT key to access numeric keys, simply press the associatedcharacter key. For example, to display the number ‘4’, press the ‘R’key. These fields support all numeric characters and the ‘-‘, ‘+’, ‘x’and ‘.’ characters without pressing the ALT key.Number lock You can activate number lock (num lock) mode to type numberswithout holding down the ALT key. Press the SHIFT key then pressthe ALT key. Num lock mode is activated and you can enter numbersin any screen. Press SHIFT or ALT again to turn off num lock mode.Inserting symbolsEnhance your messages by inserting symbols from the Proton’ssymbols library.1. In the screen, press ALT+SPACE to view the screen.Note You can insert symbols into screens other than (such as the , , and screens) by following these steps.
Composing & sending messages — Inserting symbolsProton — User’s Guide432. Use the trackwheel to scroll to the symbol you would like toinsert into your message, then click to insert the symbol.3. You return to your message in the screen and you can seethat your symbol choice has been inserted. Continue compos-ing.Tip You can also insert international characters into your messages. Roll the trackwheel as you press and hold a letter with associated international characters to scroll through the available characters. Release the letter once you find the one you want.
4Receiving & reading messagesIn this chapter, learn about your options for received messages, howto access more of a long message, and how to open file and AddressBook attachments. When you receive a new message, the Proton will display visualnotification on the screen and will provide other notification,depending on how you have set your notification options. Received message optionsOnce you have read a new message, click the trackwheel to viewyour options. The following menu appears:Received message menuYou can click Reply to Message or you can scroll up or down toview the following options:Mark Unread – Marks the current message as unread. If yousynchronize with your desktop using the Proton Desktop Software,the message will remain as marked unread on your desktop and onyour Proton.
Proton — User’s GuideReceiving & reading messages — Received message options46Save Message — Save the open message. A copy of the messagewill be placed in the screen. See page 54 for moreinformation on how to save messages.Reply to Message — Send a reply to the sender of the openmessage. By default, this option is selected.Reply to All – Reply to all recipients of the message.Forward Message — Forward (send) the open message to anothercontact. If an attachment is included with a message, it will beforwarded with the message.Reply with Text — Send a reply to the sender of the openmessage. The text of the original message appears below your reply.All of the original message is sent, even if it was truncated on yourProton.Reply to All with Text – Send a reply to all recipients andinclude the text of the original message as part of the reply. Delete Message —Delete the open message.Next Unread — Close the current message and open the nextunread message.Previous Message - Close the current message and open theprevious message in the list.Next Message - Close the current message and open the nextmessage in the list. Note If you are using Microsoft Outlook as your email program and you reply to a received message using your Proton, the correspoinding message in your corporate Inbox will be marked as read and replied to. If you forward a message, the corresponding message will be marked as read and for-warded.
Receiving & reading messages — Receiving long messagesProton — User’s Guide47Receiving long messagesOccasionally, the message you receive may be longer than what thenetwork can transmit. In this case, the maximum amount of dataallowed is sent to your Proton and the remainder is stored in yourcorporate email Inbox. You can access the rest of your message byfollowing this procedure:1. Open the message. At the end of the message, you will see More available. The remaining number of bytes in the message is also listed. 2. Click to view the menu. Scroll to and click More.3. Once you have selected More you can remain in the messageand the remaining part of the message will appear at the endwhen it arrives. You can also return to the Messages list andyou will be notified when the Proton receives the remainingpart of the message. (For this exercise, return to the Messageslist.) 4. The message will be marked unread. In the Messages list, scrollto the unread message and open it by pressing the ENTER key.Press G to resume reading the message where you last left off.Managing file attachmentsIf you have received a message on your Proton that originally had afile attached, you can send this message to someone else who can
Proton — User’s GuideReceiving & reading messages — Opening an Address Book attachment48open the file attachment. The original message (with the attachedfile) is forwarded through your corporate email Inbox.1. Open a received message that has a file attachment. The name of the attachment and the size of the file will appear at the end of the message.2. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to and click For-ward Message to send the message, including the file attach-ment, to someone who can open the file on their desktop. You return to the Messages list where you can view the sentmessage’s status.Opening an Address Book attach-mentYou can open attachments which are in the form of Address Bookentries. If you have received a message with an Address Bookattachment, follow this procedure to open the attachment on yourProton:1. Open a received message and read it. Scroll to the end of the message; if there is an Address Book attachment for you to open, you will see the following:2. Position the cursor on the attachment and click the trackwheelto view the menu. Click Open Attachment.
Receiving & reading messages — Adding attachments to your AddressProton — User’s Guide493. The screen opens and you can view theinformation.4. Click the trackwheel to view the menu and click Cancel. You return to the open message.Adding attachments to your Address BookYou can add the Address Book attachment to your list of contacts. 1. Open an Address Book attachment and view it.2. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to and click SaveAddress. The attachment is added to your Address Book.
5Managing messagesChapters 3 and 4 discuss the features and functions that the Protonprovides for sending and receiving messages. Now, find out howyou can organize, customize, and search the messages screens toaccess new and stored messages in seconds.Message statusA number of different icons in the screen represent thestatus of each message in the list. The following table contains adescription of each message status icon.Icon DescriptionMessage is being sent.Message has been sent out to the network.Message that was sent to another Proton PIN number has been delivered.Message pending (will be sent later)Composed message has been saved (not sent yet)
Proton — User’s GuideManaging messages — Searching messages52Searching messages Use the powerful search function to locate messages and AddressBook entries in seconds.1. In the screen, scroll to and click the icon on the functions list. 2. The screen appears. Enter the keywords thatyou would like to search for.Unread message transmission errorMessage returned, message transmission errorNew, unread message has been received.Message has been read.Status of message is high.Note Saved messages appear in the Search list with a lock icon beside them.You can also search for messages while in the and screens.Icon Description
Managing messages — Searching messagesProton — User’s Guide533. In the Search List: field, you can configure the Proton tosearch all messages, the saved messages, or the Messages list. Inthe Show: field, you determine how you want the search resultsto appear. You can show all messages, only the sent messages,or only the received messages that match your search criteria.While in either of these fields, click the trackwheel to view themenu, then click Change Option. 4. The following dialog box appears. Roll the trackwheel tochange options. Click the trackwheel when you have changedthe option’s setting to your preference.5. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to and clickSearch Messages. Your results are displayed in the screen. Note When you enter text in the Subject: or Message: field, the function will search for phrases containing these characters in the subject line and the body of your messages.You can search for a name stored in your Address Book while in the function. With your cursor in the Name: field, click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to and click Select Name. The screen appears where you can select the name to search for. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to and click Use Address. You return to the screen with your selected name in the Name: field.
Proton — User’s GuideManaging messages — Saving and recalling search terms54Saving and recalling search termsYou can save the terms of your search and recall them the next timeyou want to perform a similar search.1. Outline the terms of your search by setting the options in the fields of the screen.2. Click the trackwheel to view the screen’s menu. Scroll to andclick Save Search. The terms of your search will be saved.3. If you make a change to your search terms but want to recallthe last saved terms, click the trackwheel to view the menu.Scroll to and click Recall Search. The settings will revert to the saved search.Saving messagesSave important messages by copying them to a separate list. The function helps to manage the size of your Messageslist. Note You can only save the criteria of one search at a time.
Managing messages — Saving messagesProton — User’s Guide55To store a received or sent messageYou may wish to save a received or sent message. By savingmessages, you can access the messages in the future. 1. In the screen, scroll to a received or sent message and click to view the menu. Scroll to and click Open Message.2. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to and click SaveMessage. 3. The dialog Copying to Saved Folder flashes on the screen.The message has been copied to your Saved Messages list butalso remains in the Messages list. Return to the Messages list byclicking the trackwheel, scrolling to and clicking Close. 4. Return to the screen by clicking to view the menu, scroll-ing to and clicking Close. 5. In the screen, scroll to and click the iconin the functions list.6. The screen appears and you can see that themessage has been copied to this folder.Note An icon in front of the message header indicates message status (i.e. sent, received, etc.). See 65 for an explanation of each icon.
Proton — User’s GuideManaging messages — Saving messages56Now that the message has been saved, return to the screen to delete the message. See page 57 for more information ondeleting messages.To save a message while composingYou may wish to save a message that you have not finishedcomposing so that you may complete and send it at a later time.1. While composing in the screen, click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to and click Save Message.2. The screen appears. An icon beside the message indi-cates that the message is saved but has not been sent. (The mes-sage has been saved in the screen. It has not beensaved in the area.)3. To resume composing, scroll to the saved message and click toview the menu. Scroll to and click Open Message. 4. The saved message opens and you can resume composing. 5. When you’ve finished composing, click the trackwheel to viewthe menu. Choose to save again or to send the message.
Managing messages — Deleting messagesProton — User’s Guide57Deleting messagesAlthough the Proton has ample memory for storing messages, youshould delete unnecessary messages in order to manage the listmore efficiently. To delete an open message You can delete a message while it is open without returning to the screen. 1. While the message is open, click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to and click Delete Message.2. The following dialog box appears, asking if you want to deletethe message. Click Yes. You return to the screen and you can see that the messageis no longer included in the list.Note The message you save while composing is saved in your Messages list, not in the Saved Messages area.Note If the Proton’s memory is full and you receive new mes-sages, the Proton will delete the oldest messages in the Messages list to accomodate new ones. Saved messages are not deleted.
Proton — User’s GuideManaging messages — Deleting messages58To delete a message from the Messages list You can delete a message from the screen without havingto open it. This procedure also applies for deleting messages fromthe screen.1. In the screen, scroll to the message that you want to delete and click to view the menu. Scroll to and click Delete Message.2. The following dialog box appears, asking if you want to deletethe message. Click Yes. The message is no longer included in the Messages list.To delete multiple messages.You can delete more than one message by selecting a date field. 1. In the screen, scroll to a date field. 2. With the date field highlighted, click to view the menu. Scroll toand click Delete Prior.Note If you request more of a message, you should not delete that message until you have received all the information. See page 47 for more information on receiving long mes-sages.
Managing messages — Resending a messageProton — User’s Guide593. The following dialog box appears. Click Yes to delete all mes-sages sent or received on that date as well as all messages sentor received prior to that date. You return to the screen and you can see that themessages have been removed from the listResending a messageIf, for some reason, your message is not sent properly on the firstattempt, you can resend the message.1. In the screen, scroll to the message which you want to resend and click to view the menu. Select Open Message by clicking again.2. The text of the message will appear. Click to view the menu.Scroll to and click Resend Message. You return to the screen and your message will be sentagain.Note Scroll to the top of the original message to find out why the message did not send properly. See the Proton Desktop Manager and Proton Desktop Redirector online help for explanations of possible error messages.
Proton — User’s GuideManaging messages — Marking a message as unread60Marking a message as unreadYou can mark important messages as unread. When yousynchronize your Proton with the Proton Desktop Software, themessages will remain as marked unread on both your desktop andyour Proton.1. Scroll to a previously read message to highlight it. Click to view the menu.2. Scroll to and click Mark Unread. The message will be marked as unread.Note You can also mark messages as unread in an open message by clicking to view the menu, scrolling to and clicking Mark Unread.If you mark a message as unread on your Proton which has already been read on your desktop, and you synchronize your Proton and your PC, the message will be marked as read on both your Proton and your desktop.
6Using the Address BookThe Proton contains an Address Book for storing the addressinformation of each person or company you might want to contact.The Address Book allows you to keep a customized record of emailaddresses, mailing addresses, titles, and pager, fax, business, andhome phone numbers. It also stores personal information such asany notes you’d like to associate with a specific contact. You canalso include PIN numbers for contacts with Proton. Add as manydifferent contacts as you like!Customizing Address Book optionsTo customize your Address Book optionsIn your Address Book options, you can decide how you want to sortthe addresses in your Address Book, whether or not you wantconfirmation of deleted addresses, and whether or not you want toallow duplicate names.1. In the screen, scroll to and click the icon on the functions list.2. The screen appears. Click to view the menu.Scroll to and click Options
Proton — User’s GuideUsing the Address Book — Customizing Address Book options623. The screen appears, displaying the fol-lowing three options:4. Scroll to the option you want to change, then click to view themenu. Scroll to and click Change Option.5. The following dialog box appears. Roll the trackwheel tochange options. Click the trackwheel once you have changedthe option’s setting to your preference. 6. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to and click SaveOptions. You return to the screen.Sort By Select how you want to sort the addresses in your Address Book. The default is First Name.Confirm Address DeleteSelect whether or not you want to confirm the deleting of an Address Book entry each time. By default, this is set to Yes.Allow Duplicate NamesSelect whether or not you want to allow more than one entry for the same name. By default this field is set to Yes.Note You can also access the Address Book options in the screen when composing a message.
Using the Address Book — Adding address entriesProton — User’s Guide63Adding address entriesYou can add entries to the Address Book to suit your needs. To add an Address Book entryYou can add address entries to your Address Book to create acontact database.1. In the screen, scroll to and click the icon on the functions list. 2. The screen appears. Click to view the menu.Scroll to and click New Address. 3. Type your contact’s information and press ENTER after eachfield. You can also type your contact’s full name in the First:or Last: field and press the ENTER key. The first name willappear in the First: field and the last name will appear in theLast: field.Note You can have up to 3 email address for the same Address Book entry. To add more than one email address, click to view the menu, scroll to and click Add Email. An additional field appears in the screen and you are able to add the second email address. When you compose a message to the contact with multiple email addresses and select the email send method, you will be prompted to select which address to use.
Proton — User’s GuideUsing the Address Book — Adding address entries644. To save your contact information, click to view the menu. Scrollto and click Save Address. An alphabetical listing of all your contacts’ names appears withyour new contact’s name inserted in order.Address Book entry fieldsThe screen has the following entry fields:First Name: Enter your contact’s first name. This field acceptsalpha-numeric and symbol characters.Last Name: Enter your contact’s last name. This field acceptsalpha-numeric and symbol characters.Email: Enter your contact’s email address. This field supportsalpha-numeric and symbol characters. Pressing the space bar onceinvokes the ‘@’ sign; pressing the SPACE key again invokes a ‘.’(period). If you continue to press the SPACE key, you can continue toinsert periods. To insert a blank space, press the BACKSPACE key andthen the SPACE key again.PIN: Enter your contact’s PIN number. This number, unique toeach Proton, is assigned by the wireless data network service andallows you to send a message to another Proton without using anemail address. You do not need the ALT key to enter numbers in thisfield.Title: Enter the title of your contact’s position.Tip Instead of adding all your contacts manually to your Proton, you can import them from your PC. See the Proton Desktop Manager online help for more information.
Using the Address Book — Adding address entriesProton — User’s Guide65Company: Enter the name of the company for which your contactworks. Work: Enter your contact’s business phone number. This fieldsupports numeric characters and the ‘–‘, ‘+’, ‘x’ and ‘.’ characterswithout having to hold down the ALT key. You can also access thesymbols library to use parentheses.Home: Enter your contact’s home phone number. This fieldsupports numeric characters and the ‘–‘, ‘+’, ‘x’ and ‘.’ characterswithout having to hold down the ALT key. You can also access thesymbols library to use parentheses.Mobile: Enter your contact’s mobile phone number. This fieldsupports numeric characters and the ‘–‘, ‘+’, ‘x’ and ‘.’ characterswithout having to hold down the ALT key. You can also access thesymbols library to use parentheses.Pager: Enter your contact’s pager number. This field supportsnumeric characters and the ‘–‘, ‘+’, ‘x’ and ‘.’ characters withouthaving to hold down the ALT key. You can also access the symbolslibrary to use parentheses.Fax: Enter your contact’s fax number. This field supports numericcharacters and the ‘–‘, ‘+’, ‘x’ and ‘.’ characters without having tohold down the ALT key. You can also access the symbols library touse parentheses.Address: Enter your contact’s street address. There are 2 fields forlong addresses. City: Enter your contact’s city. State/Prov: Enter your contact’s state or province.ZIP/Postal Code: Enter your contact’s zip code or postal code. Country: Enter your contact’s country.
Proton — User’s GuideUsing the Address Book — Searching address entries66Notes: Enter any reference notes you would like to keep aboutyour contacts. This field supports alpha-numeric and symbolcharacters. Press the ENTER key for a new line. Searching address entries The Proton’s powerful search tool enables you to go directly to aspecific contact so you do not have to scroll through a lengthyaddress list.1. Type the first letter or letters of the name of the contact you want to find. The letter or letters you type appear in the screen header, preceded by the word Find:.2. To return to your complete list of contacts, click to view themenu. Scroll to and click View All.Viewing address entriesYou can view the information for a specific contact in the form of anon-screen business card.1. In the screen, highlight the name of the contact whose information you want to view. Click to view the menu. Scroll to and click View Address.Note The example above illustrates that the Proton searches the First, Last, and Company names of contacts to find the first instance of a match. The more letters you type for your search, the fewer matches there will be.
Using the Address Book — Editing address entriesProton — User’s Guide672. A virtual business card appears listing all the informationyou’ve entered for this contact.Editing address entriesYou can edit the information in any of the fields of an address entry.Some Address Book fields are limited to numeric characters andonly a few alpha characters. 1. From the screen, select the Address Book entry you want to edit and click to view the menu. Scroll to and click Edit Address.2. The screen appears. Use the trackwheel to movefrom field to field. Press the ALT key as you roll to scroll hori-zontally through the text to make your edits. 3. When you have made all the changes to the address entryfields, click to view the menu. Select Save Address by clickingagain.Tip Press the first letter of the field name. The cursor will move to that field. For example, if you press ‘F’ in this screen, you move to the Fax field.
Proton — User’s GuideUsing the Address Book — Deleting address entries68Deleting address entriesYou can delete old addresses from your Address Book to savememory space.1. In the screen, scroll to the contact you want to delete.2. Click to view the menu, then scroll to and click DeleteAddress.3. The following dialog box appears asking if you want to deletethe address. Select Yes by clicking the trackwheel. You return to the screen and the entry is no longer inyour contact list.Note Click the trackwheel to view the menu. From this menu you can clear fields and add Email fields. Simply scroll to choose the field and click to clear or add. You will see the field(s) affected in the screen.Note You can also delete Address Book entries from the and screens.
7Managing tasks and appointmentsThe Proton contains two functions to help you manage andschedule appointments and tasks. Use the function to make alist of tasks that need to be completed. Use the function tokeep track of appointments and events, including the duration ofthe appointment, the location, and any additional notes. Using the Tasks functionThe Proton’s function allows you to keep a list of importanttasks that need to be accomplished. Tasks can be sorted by priority,due date, or subject. To add tasksYou can add tasks to your Task list to keep the list up to date.1. In the screen, scroll to and click the icon on the functions list.Note You can copy Task and Calendar entries from your PC to your Proton. See the Proton Desktop Manager online help for more information on synchronizing your Tasks and Cal-endar entries.
Proton — User’s GuideManaging tasks and appointments — Using the Tasks function702. The screen appears. Click the trackwheel to view themenu. Scroll to and click New Task. 3. The screen appears, where you can type the informa-tion for the task. Press ENTER after each field.4. Click to view the menu then select Save Task by clicking again. Your new task will be listed in the screen, with one offollowing three icons beside it, depending on the task’s status. Tasks entry fieldsThe screen will contain the following entry fields:Task: Enter the subject of the task.Icon DescriptionThe task has been completed.The task has been deferred or is waiting.The task has not been started or is in progress.
Managing tasks and appointments — Using the Tasks functionProton — User’s Guide71Status: Choose the status of the task. Your options are NotStarted, In Progress, Completed, Waiting, and Deferred. Thedefault is Not Started. Priority: Choose the priority of the task. Your options areNormal, Low, and High. The default is Normal. Due: Select when the task is due to be completed. Your options areNone or By Date. If you select None, no due date will be recorded forthis task. If you select By Date, you can enter the date on which thistask is due.Notes: Enter any reference notes you would like to keep about thetask. To view and edit tasksYou can view a task entry in the screen. If necessary, youcan change any information in that screen.1. In the screen, scroll to and click the icon on the functions list. The screen appears, displaying a descrip-tion for each task. 2. Click the trackwheel to view the menu, then select Open Taskby clicking again.3. The screen appears with all the details of the tasklisted. Edit the task by changing the fields in this screen. 4. Once you have finished viewing or editing the fields in thisscreen, click to view the menu. Scroll to and select Save Task.
Proton — User’s GuideManaging tasks and appointments — Using the Tasks function72You return to the screen.To delete tasks You can delete tasks from the Task list when they have beencompleted or when you no longer need to reference them. 1. In the screen, scroll to the task you want to delete.2. Click to view the menu then scroll to and click Delete Task.3. The following dialog box will appear, asking if you want todelete the task. Click Yes. You return to the screen where the task is no longer in the list.Note You can also delete all completed tasks by scrolling to and clicking Delete Completed.
Managing tasks and appointments — Using the Tasks functionProton — User’s Guide73To change a task’s statusOnce a task’s status has changed, you can reflect this change in theTask list. You can mark a completed task as “In Progress” and an inprogress task as “Completed.”1. In the screen, select the task for which you want to change the status. 2. Click to view the menu. Depending on the task’s current status,scroll to and click either Mark Completed or Mark InProgress. (For this exercise, choose Mark Completed.)The task’s status is changed.To set tasks’ optionsYou can modify the options for how your Task list is organized. 1. In the screen, click to view the menu. Scroll to and click Options.Note You can only change the status of a completed task to in progress. You can mark a task as completed if it is marked as deferred, waiting, not started, or in progress. To change a task to another status other than completed or in progress, edit the task. See 95 for information on editing tasks.Tip Press M to change the task’s status without viewing the menu.
Proton — User’s GuideManaging tasks and appointments — Using the Calendar function742. The screen appears. In the Sort By: field, selecthow your tasks should be sorted. Choose from Subject, DueDate, Status, or Priority. In the Confirm Task Delete field,select whether or not you want to confirm deleting a task.While in either of these fields, click to view the menu, thenselect Change Option.3. The following dialog box appears. Roll the trackwheel tochange options. Click the trackwheel when you have changedthe option’s setting to your preference.4. When you have made the required changes, click to view themenu. Scroll to and click Save Options. You return to the screen.Using the Calendar functionThe Proton’s function displays appointments and eventsin either Agenda view or Calendar view. The Calendar viewdisplays a calendar with icons on the dates with appointments. TheAgenda view looks similar to the setup of the screen anddisplays the date of the appointment, the start time, and adescription.To switch from Calendar view to Agenda viewThe default view for this function is Agenda view. If you change itand exit the function, the view you switch to becomes the defaultview the next time you access the function.
Managing tasks and appointments — Using the Calendar functionProton — User’s Guide751. In the screen, scroll to and click the icon on the functions list.2. The screen appears in Agenda view on the mostrecent date that has an appointment scheduled. Click to viewthe menu. Scroll to and click Display Calendar.3. The full month will be displayed with a black box highlightingtoday’s date. A smaller box will appear to the left of any daysthat have appointments scheduled. For appointments beforenoon, the box is displayed in the upper left corner. For appoint-ments after noon, the box is displayed in the lower left corner.To add new appointmentsThe following instructions outline how you can add appointmentsfrom Agenda view. This procedure also applies for addingappointments in Calendar view. 1. In the screen, scroll to and click the icon on the functions list. Tip Press S to switch between views quickly.In Calendar view, scroll to a date and press the ENTER key. You will see the appointments for the day, in Agenda view. (If there are no appointments, you will see the appointments for the day closest to the day you’ve selected.) Press the BACKSPACE key to return to Calendar view. Scroll to another date to view more appointments.
Proton — User’s GuideManaging tasks and appointments — Using the Calendar function762. The screen appears. Click the trackwheel to view themenu. Scroll to and click New Appointment. 3. The screen appears. Use the trackwheel tomove from field to field, adding information for the appoint-ment. Press ENTER to go to the next field.4. To save the information, click to view the menu. Scroll to andclick Save Appointment. You return to the screen.Appointment entry fieldsThe screen contains the following entry fields:Subject: Enter the subject of the appointment.Note To add a reminder to this appointment, in the Reminder: field, select how early you want to be notified of the appoint-ment. Scroll through your options or type the first number of the length of time to set. If you choose to be notified, your appointment will have an alarm icon beside it in the screen. If you have set a reminder for your appointment but do not want to be notified of regular messages, turn on Priority Message notification in the screen. You will continue to be notified of the pending appointment since appoint-ments are considered priority messages. See page 91 for information on the screen.
Managing tasks and appointments — Using the Calendar functionProton — User’s Guide77Location: Enter the location where the appointment is to be held.Date: Enter the date of the appointment. The default is today’sdate.Start Time: Enter the beginning time of the appointment. Thedefault is the current time, rounded to the nearest 15 minutes.End Time: Enter the ending time of the appointment. The defaultis the current time, rounded to the nearest 15 minutes.Reminder: Choose whether or not you want to be notified of theappointment. If you want a reminder, choose how early you wish tobe notified of the appointment. The default is 15 minutes before thestart time.Notes: Enter any reference notes you want associated with thisappointment. To view and edit appointment entriesIf you are in Calendar view, you must switch to Agenda view beforeyou can view or edit the details of an appointment. 1. In the screen, ensure that you are in Agenda view. Select the appointment that you want to view or edit. Click to view the menu. Scroll to and click Open Appointment. 2. The screen appears with all the details of theappointment listed. Edit the information in the Subject: andLocation: fields. Scroll to the Date:, Start Time:, End Time:,or Reminder: field. Click to view the menu, then click ChangeOption.
Proton — User’s GuideManaging tasks and appointments — Using the Calendar function783. The following dialog box appears. Roll the trackwheel tochange options. Click the trackwheel once you have changedthe option’s setting to your preference.4. Click the trackwheel to view the menu, then select SaveAppointment by clicking again. You return to the screen.To view today’s appointmentsIn the screen, you can view the appointments you havescheduled for the current date.In the screen, click the trackwheel to view the menu.Scroll to and click Today. You will move to today’s date in the list of appointments.To delete appointment entriesYou can delete appointments from your Calendar after theappointment has passed. Note If there are no appointments scheduled, you will see the appointments for the day closest to the day you’ve selected.Note Appointments which are more than 30 days old are auto-matically deleted.
Managing tasks and appointments — Using the Calendar functionProton — User’s Guide79To delete appointment entries You can delete individual appointment entries in Agenda view. 1. In the screen, scroll to the appointment you want to delete.2. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to and clickDelete Appointment.3. The following dialog box appears, asking if you want to deletethe appointment. Click Yes. You return to the screen where the appointment is nolonger in the list.To delete multiple appointment entriesYou can delete more than one appointment at a time. 1. In Agenda view of the screen, scroll to a date field. 2. With the date field highlighted, click the trackwheel to view themenu. Scroll to and click Delete Prior.3. The following dialog box appears. Click Yes to delete allappointments prior to that date.
Proton — User’s GuideManaging tasks and appointments — Using the Calendar function80You return to the screen and you can see that theappointments have been removed from the listNote If you want to delete multiple appointments in Calendar view, highlight a date with appointments and click to view the menu. Scroll to and click Delete Appointments. All appointments for the day will be deleted.
8Using the MemoPad and CalculatorThe Proton contains a MemoPad to help you organize importantmemos. A Calculator function is also included, which allows you toperform simple mathematical operations. Using the MemoPad functionYou can use the function to add, edit, view, and deletememos.To add memosYou can add memos to your Proton wherever you are.1. In the screen, scroll to and click the icon on the functions list. 2. The screen appears. Click to view the menu. Scroll toand click New Memo.3. Type a title for your memo and press ENTER. Then type thebody of the memo.
Proton — User’s GuideUsing the MemoPad and Calculator — Using the MemoPad function824. Once you have finished composing the memo, click to view themenu. Scroll to and click Save. You return to the screen where your new memo isinserted in the list in correct alphabetical order.To view memosYou can view the memos you have created in the screen.In the screen, highlight the name of the memo whichyou want to view. Click to view the menu. Scroll to and clickView Memo.The full memo appears on your screen.To edit memosYou can edit your memos if necessary.1. In the screen, select the memo you want to edit and click to view the menu. Scroll to and click Edit Memo.2. The screen appears. Press the ALT key as you roll to scrollhorizontally through the text to make your edits. Note You can edit a memo you are viewing by clicking to view the menu. Scroll to and click Edit Memo.
Using the MemoPad and Calculator — Using the MemoPad functionProton — User’s Guide833. When you have finished making changes to your memo, clickto view the menu. Select Save by clicking again.To delete memosYou can delete old memos to save memory space.1. In the screen, scroll to the memo you want to delete.2. Click to view the menu, then scroll to and click Delete Memo.3. The following dialog box appears asking if you want to deletethe memo. Select Yes by clicking the trackwheel. You return to the screen and the memo is no longer in thelist.Note You can clear the Title: field and the entire body of the message. Scroll to the field you want to clear (either the Title: field or the body of the message) and click to view the menu. Scroll to and click Clear Field. The field is erased and you can add new text.Note You can delete memos in the screen only.
Proton — User’s GuideUsing the MemoPad and Calculator — Using the Calculator function84Using the Calculator functionUse the Proton’s calculator to perform simple mathematicaloperations.1. In the screen, scroll to and click the icon on the functions list. 2. The screen appears. Use the keyboard to enter thefirst number of the mathematical calculation. Roll the track-wheel to the operator you want and click. 3. Enter the next number of the mathematical calculation. Roll thetrackwheel to the equal sign and click. The result of the calcula-tion appears.Tip You can type numbers and mathematical operators in the Calculator without pressing the ALT key.Note You can add, recall, and clear the calculator’s memory if you want to save the result of a particular calculation.Pressing ENTER will perform the same action as scrolling to and clicking the equal sign on the Proton’s calculator dis-play.Press C or the BACKSPACE key to clear the Proton’s calcu-lator display.
Using the MemoPad and Calculator — Using the Calculator functionProton — User’s Guide85To exit the calculatorTo exit the calculator, scroll to ‘EXIT’ and click the trackwheel. Youcan also continue to press the BACKSPACE key to exit. Note You cannot scroll to EXIT and press ENTER to exit the calcu-lator. Pressing ENTER will perform the last mathematical calculation again.
9Customizing your Proton’s optionsIn Chapter 2, ‘Getting started,’ you found the procedure for settingmessage notification options. Refer to this chapter to learn how tomake the most of the Proton by customizing all of the options to suityour specific needs.Customizing Proton optionsYou can customize any of the Proton’s options by following thisgeneral procedure: 1. In the screen, scroll to and click the icon on the functions list.2. The screen appears. Scroll to the option youwant to change and click the trackwheel. 3. Scroll to the field you want to change and click to view themenu. Scroll to and click Change Option.Note In the screen, return to the screen by scrolling to and clicking [Return to Home screen] at the top of the options list.
Proton — User’s GuideCustomizing your Proton’s options — Proton options884. A dialog box appears. Roll the trackwheel to change options.Click the trackwheel once you have changed the option’s set-ting to your preference. 5. Click to view the menu, then scroll to and click Save Options. You return to the screen.Proton optionsThe following pages list the Proton’s options and provide pagereferences for further information.AboutThe screen contains Proton copyright information. Youcannot change the information in this screen. Press BACKSPACE twiceto return to the screen.Auto On/OffUse the automatic on/off feature to maximize battery life and stillmaintain optimal, extended messaging performance. Weekday On: Enables you to set the Proton to turn onautomatically at a specific time throughout the weekNote Both Weekday and Weekend options have an Enable/Disable field. You must set this field to Enable in order for the Proton to turn on and off automatically.
Customizing your Proton’s options — Proton optionsProton — User’s Guide89Weekday Off: Enables you to set the Proton to turn offautomatically at a specific time throughout the weekWeekend On:Enables you to set the Proton to turn onautomatically at a specific time on the weekendWeekend Off: Enables you to set the Proton to turn offautomatically at a specific time on the weekendAutoTextThe screen contains a list of all current AutoText entries.You can add, edit, and delete entries as you wish. See 50 forinformation on how to change AutoText entries.Date/TimeSet the date and time so that your messages contain the correct timestamp.Time Zone: Select your time zone. The Proton will automaticallyadjust the time depending on the time zone. The default is theEastern (-5) time zone.Daylight Savings: Select whether or not you want daylightsavings to be adjusted automatically. By default, the Proton is set toadjust for daylight savings (Support). The setting only needs to beset once. It should only be set to Ignore if you live in a state orprovince that does not recognize daylight savings. When this settingis set to Support, the Proton will automatically adjust the time onthe proper date.Note You can also automatically set the date and time by syn-chronizing your Proton with your PC. See the Proton Desk-top Manager online help for more information.
Proton — User’s GuideCustomizing your Proton’s options — Proton options90Time: Set the current time. Format: Select a 12 hour or 24 hour clock (the default is 12 HR). Date: Set the current date. Message ServicesEmail Service: Choose the default message service informationentry that applies to this session of email redirection. Any newmessages will be sent to the message service selected when themessage is sent. You should delete any obsolete message serviceinformation entries in this field. The message service informationentry provided when you first receive your Proton is Desktop.Network SettingsRoaming: Choose the country you are in - either Canada or theUnited States. For Canadian subscribers, the default is Canada. ForAmerican subscribers, the default is U.S.Note The information that you input into the Time, Format, and Date fields will appear on the Proton’s screen and on the password security screen.Note The message service information entry provided should be correct in most cases. We recommend against changing this field.Note It is possible to get a Proton service that allows you to switch dynamically between both Canada and the United States. It is, however, more expensive for cross-border roaming. Talk to your Proton Service Representative for more information.
Customizing your Proton’s options — Proton optionsProton — User’s Guide91Radio: Turn the Proton’s radio on or off. In certain situations,such as travelling by plane, it is important to turn off the radio inyour Proton to prevent radio frequency interference. See 20 for ashortcut for turning off your radio.Status: Shows the status of the network. You cannot change thisfield. It is set to either Pending or Active, depending on what theRoaming field is set to. Notify You can set the Proton message notification to tone/vibrate, vibrate,tone, or none. See page 18 for information on how to set the notifyoptions.In Holster: Customize the way the Proton notifies you of a newmessage while it is in the holster. Choose from: Tone, Vibrate,Vibrate+Tone, or None. The default notification setting isVibrate+Tone. Out of Holster: Customize the way the Proton notifies you of anew message when it is out of the holster. Choose from: Tone,Vibrate, Vibrate+Tone, or None. The default notification setting isTone. Tune: Select 1 of 6 tunes which you want to be played to notify youof a new, received message. The default is set to Tune 1. The tuneswill be played as you scroll through the options.Note You can re-register with the network in the screen. Click to view the menu, scroll to and click Register Now.
Proton — User’s GuideCustomizing your Proton’s options — Proton options92Volume: Select the volume of your notification tune. Choose fromLow, Medium, High, Escalating, or Off.Number of Beeps: Select the number of beeps the Proton shouldmake before notification stops. Choose from 1 to 5 beeps.Priority Only: Select whether or not you want to be notified ofall messages or only those with a high priority. Choose from eitherYes or No. OwnerThis information is shown on the password security screen. If noowner information is entered, default Proton information appearson the password security screen.Name: Enter your name.Information: Enter any extra information you want to beincluded about the Proton. Note Escalating volume indicates that the Proton should start with quiet notification and progress to louder notification.Note Appointments are considered high priority. If you set this field to Yes, you will be notified of appointments with reminders, even if you have turn off other notification.The priority of messages forwarded to your Proton is dependent upon the filter rules in the Proton Desktop Man-ager. See the Proton Desktop Software Installation & Get-ting Started Guide or the Proton Desktop Manager online help for more information on filters.
Customizing your Proton’s options — Proton optionsProton — User’s Guide93Screen/Keyboard In the screen you can change the LCD screenappearance by adjusting contrast levels, changing the number oflines displayed on the screen, and changing the key rate and tone. Screen Contrast: Adjust the screen’s contrast.Screen Size: Set the number of lines you want visible on thescreen. Your choices are either 6 or 8 lines. The default display is 6line.Key Tone: Set the key tone if you want the Proton to emit a toneeach time a key is pressed. By default, the key tone is set to Off. Key Rate: Set the speed (Slow, Fast, or Off) at which your cursormoves whenever the BACKSPACE, ENTER, or SPACE key is pressedand held. The default setting is Slow. SecurityIf you have enabled the password feature in the screen, youwill have to enter it to access the Proton after the password securityscreen appears. You will also need the password to re-access the screen. See page 26 for information on how to set yourpassword.Password: Choose whether or not you want to enable a passwordon the Proton. The default is Disabled.Note For all other keys, the Key Rate setting controls an auto capitalization feature. With Key Rate set to either Slow or Fast (i.e. Key Rate must be enabled), you can press and hold a key to capitalize it.
Proton — User’s GuideCustomizing your Proton’s options — Proton options94Security Timeout: Set the duration of time (in minutes) that theProton is idle before the password security screen appears. Thedefault setting is 2 min. StatusThe screen provides information about the Proton and thenetwork over which it operates. You cannot change the informationthat is displayed. Signal:Indicates the strength of the Proton’s signal over thewireless data network.Battery:Indicates the percentage of the remaining battery life.Memory Free:Indicates the amount, in bytes, of available RAM onthe Proton.File Free: Indicates the amount, in bytes, of available flash filestorage space that can be used to store messages, address entries,and AutoText entries.PIN:This is the Proton’s address number. Other Proton users canuse this address number to send messages directly to you.ESN:This is the Proton’s serial number.O/S: Indicates the version of the Operating System.Ribbon: Indicates the version of the functions list on the screen.UI: Indicates the version of the User Interface.AutoText: Indicates the version of the AutoText feature.
Customizing your Proton’s options — Proton optionsProton — User’s Guide95Serial Db Access: Indicates the version of the Backup andRestore protocol DLL.MemoPad: Indicates the version of the function.Crypto SK: Indicates what version of the encryption key is active.Message List: Indicates the version of the function.Database: Indicates the version of the Database DLL.Address Book: Indicates the version of the function.Calendar: Indicates the version of the and function.
Proton — User’s GuideCustomizing your Proton’s options — Connecting to your PC96Connecting to your PCYou can connect the Proton to your PC to backup and restore data,synchronize applications, and reconcile email. Connecting theProton to a computer for transferring data requires the cradle andthe Proton Desktop Software. These items are included in yourProton package. To connect the Proton to your PC1. Ensure that you have properly installed the Proton Desktop Software. Please refer to the Proton Desktop Software Installa-tion & Getting Started Guide for more information on the installation procedure. 2. Insert the end of the cradle cable into a COM port on the back ofyour PC computer. (If you do not know the number of theCOM port that the cradle is plugged into, the Proton DesktopManager can detect it for you. If another device is already con-nected to the serial port, it must be disabled before detectioncan occur. See the Proton Desktop Manager online help formore information.)3. Secure the Proton in the cradle by inserting the connector porton the bottom edge of the Proton into the connector prongs ofthe cradle. Then click the top of the Proton into the cradle. Connecting the cradle to the PC4. Refer to the Proton Desktop Software Installation & GettingStarted Guide or the Proton Desktop Manager and ProtonNote When connecting the Proton to the PC, use only the cradle provided by Research In Motion Limited.
Customizing your Proton’s options — Connecting to your PCProton — User’s Guide97Desktop Redirector online help for more information on all thecapabilities of the software.Information on the desktop and on the Proton can be reconciled andsynchronized. For example, if you mark a task as complete on theProton and you put it in the cradle and synchronize your data, thetask is marked as complete on your desktop. Similarly, if you add anew appointment to your desktop calendar and synchronize, thenew appointment will be added to the Proton’s calendar. Removing the Proton from the cradleTo remove the Proton from the cradle, brace the bottom of the cradlewith your thumb and gently pull the top of the Proton towards you.Note If the password is enabled, you must enter it before you can connect to the desktop, See page 25 for more information on the password.
10Frequently asked questionsThis chapter includes answers to some common questions about theProton. AlarmWhy is my alarm not sounding when I’ve set the time?• Ensure that you have enabled the alarm by setting the Alarm On/Off field to ‘On’. See page 19 for information on setting this field. When the alarm is set, a bell icon appears on the screen. BatteryWhy is my battery running down quickly?There are several reasons why your battery may run down quickly.Following these suggestions will help you get the most out of yourbattery.• Use vibrate notification option because it requires less power than tone notification. See page 91 for information on the notifi-cation options of the Proton.• Avoid using the Proton for long messages. The reply with text feature also makes your messages longer, draining the battery faster.
Proton — User’s GuideFrequently asked questions — Home screen100• Avoid using the backlighting feature because it requires a lot of power.• Turn off your Proton’s radio when you are not reading mail or when receiving your mail is not urgent. This can save a large amount of the battery’s power.• Use the filter rules included in the Proton Desktop Manager. See the Proton Desktop Manager online help for information on filter rules.• If you are sending the same message to more than one person, use multiple recipients in one message rather than transmitting the same message more than once. See page 31 for information on composing a message to multiple recipients.Home screenHow can I return to the Home screen?The screen that displays the functions list and the date and time iscalled the screen. • Press the BACKSPACE key repeatedly until you return to the screen. See page 107 for more information on other short-cuts. (This shortcut applies for all screens except for the screen when you are composing a message. You cannot use the BACKSPACE key to escape from this screen.)• Select Close from an application’s menu or, in the screen, scroll to and click [Return to Home screen]. LCD screenWhat can I do if my LCD screen seems faint?• Check the contrast under the screen. See page 87 for information on how to set options.
Frequently asked questions — MessagesProton — User’s Guide101• Activate backlighting by pressing the ALT key 3 times. See page 10 for information on the Proton’s backlighting.The backlighting on my display screen keeps disappearing.• The LCD backlighting will turn off after 10 seconds if you have not pressed a key or the trackwheel. MessagesWhy did I have two messages in my Inbox before I turned onthe radio?• These two messages were Welcome messages to help you learn how to use the Proton for the first time.Why are my messages not being sent out?• You can tell that messages have not been sent because they have a clock icon beside them. • Check that the Proton’s radio modem has been turned on, and that you are within range of network coverage. See 20 for infor-mation on how to turn on the radio.•Check the screen to ensure that your Proton has been activated on the network. If the Status: field in this screen is Pending, call 1-877-BLK-BERRY to have your Proton activated.• You can manually attempt another transmission of your mes-sage by resending it. As long as there is a clock icon beside the message when you resend it, another attempt is made to trans-mit the original message. A copy is not sent. See page 59 for more information on how to resend messages.Why am I not receiving all my messages?There are several reasons why email may not be forwarded to yourProton.
Proton — User’s GuideFrequently asked questions — Messages102•Is your PC turned on? If you are using the Proton Desktop Redi-rector to forward your email, your desktop computer must be on any time you want to receive messages on your Proton. If your company is using the Proton Enterprise Server to forward your email, you do not need to leave your PC turned on. •Is the Proton Desktop Redirector running? If you are using the Proton Desktop Redirector to forward your email, verify that it is running; its icon should be in the Windows System Tray on your PC. If your company is using the Proton Enterprise Server to forward your email, check the Proton Desktop Redirector for possible error messages. See the Proton Desktop Redirector online help included with the software for information.•Is your Proton in the cradle connected to your PC? If the Proton is in the cradle and you selected the option not to forward mes-sages when the Proton is in the cradle, you will not receive any messages on your Proton. Take the Proton out of the cradle to find out if the messages are forwarding properly.•Have you created Microsoft Exchange Inbox assistant rules? If you have set up Inbox assistant rules that move new messages from the Inbox to another folder, they will not be forwarded to your Proton because the Inbox assistant moves them before they are forwarded to your Proton. •Have you set filter rules? Check the filters in the Redirector Con-figuration tool to make sure the messages you want to receive are being forwarded. See the Proton Desktop Manager online help for information on these filters.•Have you set the order of the filters? If a new filter applies to a subset of the messages of an existing filter, the new one should be at the top of the list.What should I do if a message is returned?You can tell that messages have been returned because they have an‘x’ beside them.
Frequently asked questions — PunctuationProton — User’s Guide103• Open the message and scroll to the top. The Message Status field indicates why the message was returned. Follow the instructions included there. See the Proton Desktop Redirector online help for more information and a list of possible error messages.• If the returned message was moved or deleted on your desktop, forwarding or replying to the message will fail. Resend the message. The copy of the message on the Proton is used and the message is successfully transmitted. See page 59 for informa-tion on how to resend messages.I am not being notified when new messages arrive, eventhough I have set the Proton to notify me.• Ensure that the volume setting of the notification options is set to either Low, Medium, High, or Escalating, rather than Off. With the volume set to off, the beeper will not sound when new messages arrive. • Ensure that the Priority Only setting in your notification options is not set to No. With this field set to Yes, you will only be notified of high priority messages, rather than all messages. See page 91 for more information on the notification options.PunctuationWhere can I find the period (.) and other punctuation marks onmy keyboard?• The quickest way to type a period (.) is to press the SPACE key twice at the end of a sentence. The next letter is automatically capitalized.• Pressing the ALT key and an associated primary key allows you to access the most commonly used punctuation marks. You will see the punctuation mark printed in orange above the primary key on the keyboard. See page 6 for information on the ALT key and other key functions.
Proton — User’s GuideFrequently asked questions — Resetting the Proton104• Other punctuation marks are included in the symbols library which is accessed by pressing ALT + SPACE. See page 42 for information on how to insert a symbol.• You can also insert international characters into your messages. Roll the trackwheel as you press and hold a letter with associ-ated international characters to scroll through the available characters. Release the letter once you find the one you want.Resetting the ProtonOn rare occasions, the Proton may report an internal Proton errormessage, instructing you to press ‘R’ to reset. Doing so will returnthe Proton to normal operation after a few minutes. Try sendingyourself a message and check that all the information has beenproperly restored in the screen. There is also a tiny hole located on the back of the Proton below thebottom label. You can access it to reset the Proton. Normally, youwill not need to use this button. However, if the Proton ‘locks up’(no longer responds when you press keys or use the trackwheel)you may choose to use this method to reset the Proton. A fine-tipped instrument, such as a paper clip, can be inserted into thishole to press the reset button, restarting and restoring the Proton tonormal operation. Messages and other information stored on the Proton will not belost. If you were in the process of composing a message, however,the message will be lost. Resetting your Proton will not lose the connection with your PC.After you reset your Proton, synchronize with the Proton DesktopNote You can also reset the Proton by simultaneously pressing the ALT + SHIFT + BACKSPACE keys.
Frequently asked questions — Resetting the ProtonProton — User’s Guide105Manager to ensure that all information has been restored. See theProton Desktop Manager online help for more information.
11Advanced user’s tipsThis chapter is intended for advanced users. It contains several tipsand shortcuts you can use on the Proton to increase the speed andefficiency of using your Proton.Tips for navigatingGeneral tipsIf you want to... press/type...Go to the top message, task, or appointment in a list TGo to the bottom message, task, or appointment in a list BGo to an item in an options list, menu, or choice list the first letter of the itemScroll horizontally in any field where you can enter or view text ALT + TRACKWHEELPage up in an open message ALT + ENTERPage down in an open message ENTER
Proton — User’s GuideAdvanced user’s tips — Tips for navigating108Message tipsScroll a screen at a time in the , , , or screensALT + TRACKWHEELFind a specific contact in the or screens the first letters of the name or the initials sep-arated by a spaceExit a menu, dialog, or list screen BACKSPACECreate a new message, appointment, or task in the , , , or functionsCActivate the LCD backlighting ALT key three timesIf you want to... press/type...Return to the last cursor position if you choose to close a message before you’ve finished readingGGo to the next message in the list NGo to the previous message in the list PGo to the next unread message in the list UGo to the list of saved messages while in the screen or screenVIf you want to... press/type...
Advanced user’s tips — Tips for navigatingProton — User’s Guide109Tasks and Calendar tipsGo to the list of messages while in the screen or screenMStart a search for a message in the and screensSIf you want to... press/type...Mark an in progress task as com-pleted or a completed task as in progressMSwitch between calendar and agenda view in the Calendar screen SGo to Today in calendar view of the screen TGo to the next day or month in the screen NGo to the previous day in the screen PIf you want to... press/type...
Proton — User’s GuideAdvanced user’s tips — Tips for selecting110Tips for selectingGeneral tipsTips for editingGeneral tipsIf you want to... press/type...Change options in any screen within the function SPACEALT while rolling the trackwheelthe first letters/numbers of your selectionSelect Yes in a pop-up dialog box YSelect No in a pop-up dialog box NSelect Cancel in a pop-up dialog box CBACKSPACEOpen the highlighted item in any list or menu ENTERIf you want to... press/type...Delete the highlighted character, message, address, appointment, or autotext entryALT + BACKSPACE
Advanced user’s tips — Tips for editingProton — User’s Guide111Turn on and off caps lock mode in any screen where you can enter text ALT + SHIFTpress SHIFT again to turn offTurn on and off num lock mode in any screen SHIFT + ALTpress SHIFT or ALT again to turn offCapitalize a letter (with Key Rate enabled) hold the letterInsert international characters hold the appopriate character and roll the trackwheelInsert a period and capitalize the next letter SPACE twiceOpen the screen ALT + SPACEInsert a symbol (while in the screen) scroll to the symbol and clickpress the associated letter below the symbol you needIf you want to... press/type...
Proton — User’s GuideAdvanced user’s tips — Tips for editing112Address Book and Messages tipsCalendar tipsAutoText tipsUse these special AutoText entries to enter common phrases andpunctuation marks. If you want to... press/type...Delete all messages prior to and including the highlighted date ALT + BACKSPACE with a date field highlightedInsert the “@” and “.” characters in an Email field SPACEIf you want to... press/type...Delete all appointments prior to the highlighted date ALT + BACKSPACE, with a date field highlighted in agenda viewInsert numbers in the Phone and Fax fields without using the ALT key the associated key on the keyboard while in the fieldIf you want to... press/type...Enter an open angle bracket br + SPACEEnter the current date ld + SPACEEnter the current time lt + SPACEEnter a close angle bracket rb + SPACE
Advanced user’s tips — Tips for editingProton — User’s Guide113While entering a new AutoText entry, you can use a macro torepresent the text you want to insert or the action to perform. Youcan enter one of the following macros: short date, long date, shorttime, long time, backspace, delete, or the % character.
12SpecificationsMechanical Properties Display and control featuresWeight: 5oz Size (LXWXH): 34.6”X3.1”X0.70”Memory: 5 MByte Flash memory0.5 MB SRAMDisplay: Full graphic LCD with backlighting, 160 x 160 pixel viewing areaControls: Thumb-operated trackwheel; PC-style keyboard Message Notification: Red LED indicator plus an audible beeper, mechanical vibrator, and on-screen notification -- configurable by userOther features: Real-time clock; audible alarm; AutoText and address book updatesPorts: RS-232 compatible serial port at oper-ating speeds up to 115 200 baud
Proton — User’s GuideSpecifications 116PowerTemperature Radio specificationsFrequencyRegulatory complianceBattery: Rechargeable lithium polymer cellOperating: 0°C to +50°CStorage: -20°C to +65°CRelative Humidity: 5-95% Non-condensingNetwork Support 900 MHz Mobitex networksInterface Protocols: MASC (Mobitex Asynchronous Commu-nications) protocol; RAP (RIM’s Radio Access Protocol).Transmitting: 896 to 902 MHz, 12.5 kHz ChannelsReceiving: 935 to 941 MHz, 12.5 kHz ChannelsComplies with: FCC part 15, 90 PENDINGIndustry Canada RSS 119, PENDING
BlackBerry Handheld — User’s GuideIndexAAbouthot keys, xiiithis guide, xiiiActivatingyour handheld, 15Addingaddress entries, 63Address Bookadding attachments from messages, 49adding entries, 63attaching entries to messages, 35customizing options, 61deleting entries, 68description of, xiiediting entries, 67editing tips, 112entry fields, 64opening attachments in messages, 48searching for entries, 66viewing entries, 66Advanced user’s tips, 107Agenda, 74Alarmdescription of, xiiFAQs, 99setting, 19Appointments, managing, 69Attaching an Address Book entry to messages, 35
Attachmentsadding to your Address Book, 49opening Address Book attachments, 48receiving, 47Auto signature, customizing, 34Automatic formatting, 42capitalization, 41email fields, 41number fields, 42number lock, 42punctuation, 42Automatic On/Off, description of, 88AutoTextadding new entries, 38deleting entries, 40description of, 38editing entries, 39editing tips, 112searching for entries, 40using to compose messages, 37BBacking up data, 96Backlighting, 10BlackBerryAddress Book, 61composing and sending messages, 31customizing your handheld’s options, 87description, 2FAQs, 99getting started, 15introduction, 9managing messages, 51
BlackBerry Handheld — User’s Guidemanaging tasks and appointments, 69package contents, 1receiving and reading messages, 45using MemoPad and Calculator, 81CCalculatordescription of, xiiexiting, 85using, 81, 84Calendaradding appointments, 75appointment entry fields, 76deleting appointments, 78deleting multiple entries, 79description of, xiiediting appointments, 77shortcuts, 109switching to Agenda view, 74using, 74viewing appointments, 77viewing today's appointments, 78Changingaddress entries, 67appointments, 77AutoText entries, 39task status, 73tasks, 71Chart of hot keys, 6Componentshandheld, 3LCD screen, 9Compose, description of, xi
Composingmessages, 31saving messages while composing, 56using AutoText, 37Confirmation of messages, 34Connecting to a PC, 96Contentsof package, 1Cradleconnecting handheld to PC, 96description of, 4Customer support, xivCustomizingAddress Book options, 61auto signature, 34handheld options, 87message options, 36DDate, setting, 89DeletingAddress Book entries, 68appointments, 78AutoText entries, 40memos, 83messages, 58messages from the Messages screen, 58multiple appointments, 79multiple messages, 58open messages, 57tasks, 72DescriptionAddress Book, xii
BlackBerry Handheld — User’s GuideAlarm, xiiAutoText, 38BlackBerry solution, 2Calculator, xiiCalendar, xiiCompose, xicradle, 4functions, xihandheld options, 95holster, 4icons, 10LCD screen, 3Lock, xiiMemoPad, xiimessage status icons, 51Messages, xiOptions, xiiPower On/Off, xiiiSaved Messages, xiSearch Messages, xiserial port, 5Task List, xiitask status icons, 70Turn Radio On/Off, xiiiDisablingalarm, 19handheld options, 87password protection, 27password security screen, 27EEditingAddress Book entries, 67appointment entries, 77
AutoText entries, 39memos, 82task status, 73tasks, 71tips, 107Emailreconciling, 96Enablingalarm, 19handheld options, 87password security, 26FFCC compliance, ivFile attachment, receiving, 47Finding your PIN, 2Formattingautomatic capitalization, 41automatic punctuation, 42email fields, 41messages automatically, 42number fields, 42number lock, 42Frequently asked questions, 99alarm, 99Home screen, 100LCD screen, 100messages, 103punctuation, 103Functions, xiicons, 10menus, 9screens, 9
BlackBerry Handheld — User’s GuideGGettingconfirmation of messages, 34started, 15technical support, xivHHandheldactivating, 15components, 3connecting to your PC, 96cradle, 4customizing options, 87holster, 4LCD screen, 3locking, 28quick setup, 18resetting, 104serial port, 5status icons, 12turning off, 16Handheld optionsAbout, 88Auto On/Off, 88AutoText, 89Date/Time, 89description of, 95Email Service, 90Network Settings, 90Notify, 91Owner, 92Screen/Keyboard, 93Security, 93
Status, 94Holster, description of, 4Home screen, 10FAQs, 100icons, 10Hot keys, 6IIconsdescription of, 10handheld status, 12message status, 13, 51navigational, 14task status, 70Including Address Book entries in messages, 35Industry Canada, certification, ivInserting symbols, 42Introduction, 9KKey assignment chart, 6Keyboardhot keys, 6LLCD screenbacklighting, 10components, 9description of, 3FAQs, 100
BlackBerry Handheld — User’s Guidefunction menus, 9function screens, 9graphics, 14Lockusing, 28Lock, description of, xiiMManagingappointments, 69messages, 51tasks, 69Marking messages as unread, 60MemoPadadding memos, 81deleting memos, 83description of, xiiediting memos, 82using, 81viewing memos, 82Menus, 9Messagereading, 24Messagesattaching Address Book entries, 35automatic capitalization, 41automatic punctuation, 42customizing auto signature, 34deleting, 58deleting from the Messages screen, 58deleting multiple messages, 58deleting open messages, 57description of, xi
editing tips, 112FAQs, 103formatting automatically, 42managing, 51marking as unread, 60opening Address Book attachments, 48options for received messages, 45reading, 24, 45receiving, 45receiving confirmation, 34resending, 59saving, 56saving attachments in your Address Book, 49saving while composing, 56searching, 52sending one-time, 23sending to multiple contacts, 31sending to other handhelds, 32setting notification options, 18setting options, 36shortcuts, 108status icons, 13using AutoText, 37NNavigational icons, 14Network, registering, 17Newaddress entries, 63appointments, 75AutoText entries, 38Num lock, 42
BlackBerry Handheld — User’s GuideOOne-time message, sending, 23OpeningAddress Book attachment, 48file attachments, 47Optionscustomizing for the Address Book, 61customizing for your handheld, 87description of, xiireceived messages, 45setting for messages, 36setting for tasks, 73PPasswordusing, 25Password security screen, 28disabling, 27enabling, 26PC, connecting to your handheld, 96Personal Identification Number (PIN)finding, 2, 94sending messages to other handhelds, 32Power On/Off, description of, xiiiPunctuation FAQs, 103QQuick start setup, 18notification options, 18
RRadioturning off, 17turning on, 16Reading, messages, 24, 45Recalling search terms, 54Received messagesoptions, 45saving, 54ReceivingAddress Book attachments, 48confirmation of messages, 34file attachments, 47messages, 45Reconciling email, 96Registering with the network, 17Removingaddress entries, 68appointments, 78AutoText entries, 40handheld from cradle, 97messages, 58messages from the Messages screen, 58multiple appointment entries, 79multiple messages, 58open messages, 57tasks, 72Resending messages, 59Resetting the handheld, 104
BlackBerry Handheld — User’s GuideSSafety information, xSaved Messages, description of, xiSavingAddress Book attachments, 49address entries, 63messages, 56messages while composing, 56received messages, 54search terms, 54sent messages, 54Screens, 9Search Messages, description of, xiSearch termsrecalling, 54saving, 54Searchingaddress entries, 66AutoText entries, 40messages, 52Securitydisabling password protection, 27enabling password protection, 26locking the handheld, 28using password protection, 25Send message status icons, 13Sendingmessages, 31messages to multiple contacts, 31messages to other handhelds, 32Sent messages, saving, 54Serial port, description of, 5
SettingAddress Book options, 61alarm, 19date, 89handheld options, 87message notification options, 18message options, 36password security screen, 28task options, 73time, 89Setup for your handheld, 18Switching from Calendar to Agenda view, 74Symbols, inserting, 42Synchronizing data, 96TTasksadding, 69changing status, 73deleting, 72description of, xiiediting, 71entry fields, 70icons, 70managing, 69setting options, 73shortcuts, 109using, 69viewing, 71Technical support, xivTime, setting, 89Tips, 107advanced users, 107
BlackBerry Handheld — User’s Guideediting, 107editing address entries, 112editing AutoText, 112editing Calendar, 112editing messages, 112navigating messages, 108navigating Tasks and Calendar, 109selecting, 110Tips for editingautotext, 112calendar, 112general, 110Transferring data, 96Troubleshooting, 99Turn Radio On/Off, description of, xiiiTurning on the radio, 16Turning on/offhandheld, 15, 16radio, 16, 17UUnread messages, marking, 60UsingAddress Book, 61AutoText, 38AutoText to compose a message, 37Calculator, 84Calendar, 74Lock, 28MemoPad, 81Tasks, 69
VViewingaddress entries, 66appointments, 77memos, 82tasks, 71today's appointments, 78WWelcome, xi

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