BlackBerry Internet E-mail (BlackBerry Pearl™ 8120™)
Creating a new e-mail account
To create a new BlackBerry Internet e-mail account, perform the following steps:
| 1. | At the main screen, press the Menu  key. |
| 2. | Scroll to Manage Internet E-mail  and press the trackball. |
| 3. | Select Email Accounts. |
| 4. | Scroll to Create A BlackBerry Email Address and press the trackball. |
| 5. | Enter the username that you want to appear before the at (@) symbol in your e-mail address. |
| 6. | Scroll to Next and press the trackball. |
| 7. | Scroll to OK and press the trackball. |
Using Desktop Synchronization
NOTE: The following requirements must be met to install the BlackBerry® Desktop Software:
- Intel®-compatible 486 or higher computer that is compliant with USB 1.1 or later
- USB port
- CD drive
- Microsoft® Windows® 98, ME, 2000, or XP
NOTE: If you use Windows 98 (not Windows 98 Second Edition), you must download an update from http://www.microsoft.com/com/dcom/dcom98/dcom1_3.asp for the USB driver to operate correctly.
IMPORTANT: Do not connect your device to your computer before or during the installation of the BlackBerry Desktop Software on your computer. You can connect your device to your computer after you have finished the installation.
To install BlackBerry Desktop Software, perform the following steps:
NOTE: Insert the BlackBerry Desktop Software installation CD into your CD drive. The software installs the InstallShield® wizard and the Welcome to the BlackBerry Desktop Software setup program dialog box opens.
| 1. | At the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for BlackBerry Desktop Software 4.3 dialog box, click Next. |
| 2. | Select the country from the list and click Next. |
| 3. | Read and accept the license agreement and click Next. |
| 4. | Enter your name and company name and click Next. |
| 5. | Select the destination folder for the software and click Next. |
| 6. | Select the setup type and click Next. |
| 7. | Select BlackBerry Internet Service as your e-mail integration option and click Next. |
| 8. | Select the shortcut installation option and click Next. |
| 9. | Click Install to begin the installation. |
NOTE: A progress box appears.
| 11. | Click OK to continue. |
| 12. | Connect your device to the computer by using the USB cable. |
NOTE: The BlackBerry Desktop Software opens automatically.
| 13. | Click Options, and then Connection Settings. |
| 14. | On the Connection drop-down menu, select USB-PIN, and then Detect. |
NOTE: This is the unique number for your device.
| 15. | Double-click Synchronize. |
| 16. | Select the Reconcile messages, Synchronize organizer data, and Update device’s date and time check boxes, and then click Synchronize Now. |
 | A Synchronization Progress window appears. |
Setting up from the computer
NOTE: The following requirements must be met to log in and manage account options using the computer:
- Internet Browser - Microsoft® Internet Explorer version 6.0 (or later), Mozilla® Firefox™ version 1.0, Opera version 8.0, or Safari™ version 1.2
- Operating System - Windows® 2000, XP, or Mac OS® 9.0 or 10.0
To set up from the computer, perform the following steps:
| 2. | At the bottom of the page, under COMMUNICATION TOOLS, click the Set up BlackBerry Internet e-mail. |
| 3. | From there you can add e-mail accounts, edit existing accounts, and change your e-mail preferences. |
Setting up from the handheld
To set up from the handheld, perform the following steps:
| 1. | At the main screen, press the Menu key. |
| 2. | Scroll to Manage Internet E-mail and press the trackball. |
Changing the account settings
To change account settings, perform the following steps:
| 1. | At the main screen, press the Menu key. |
| 2. | Scroll to the Messages  icon and press the trackball. |
| 4. | Scroll to and select Options. |
| 5. | Select one of the following: |
- General Options, to change general message settings.
- Email Settings, to change Confirm Delivery, Confirm Read, or Send Read Receipts settings.
- Email Reconciliation, to change Delete On, Wireless Reconcile or On Conflicts settings.
Deleting an e-mail
To delete an e-mail, perform the following steps:
| 1. | At the main screen, press the Menu key. |
| 2. | Scroll to the Messages icon and press the trackball. |
| 3. | Scroll to the message and press the Delete key. |
| 4. | At Delete, press the trackball. |
Forwarding an e-mail
To forward an e-mail, perform the following steps:
| 1. | At the main screen, press the Menu key. |
| 2. | Scroll to the Messages icon and press the trackball. |
| 3. | Scroll to the message and press the Menu key. |
| 4. | Scroll to Forward and press the trackball. |
| 5. | At To, enter the contact's e-mail address and press the trackball. |
| 6. | Scroll down and enter your message. |
| 7. | Press the trackball and select Send. |
Reading an e-mail on the device
To read an e-mail on the handheld, perform the following steps:
| 1. | At the main screen, press the Menu key. |
| 2. | Scroll to the Messages icon and press the trackball. |
| 3. | Scroll to the message and press the trackball. |
Refreshing the inbox
To refresh the inbox, perform the following steps:
| 1. | At the main screen, press the Menu key. |
| 2. | Scroll to the Messages icon and press the trackball. |
| 4. | Scroll to and select Reconcile Now. |
Replying to an e-mail
To reply to an e-mail, perform the following steps:
| 1. | At the main screen, press the Menu key. |
| 2. | Scroll to the Messages icon and press the trackball. |
| 3. | Scroll to the message and press the Menu key. |
| 4. | Scroll to Reply and press the trackball. |
| 6. | Press the trackball and select Send. |
Sending an e-mail
To send an e-mail, perform the following steps:
| 1. | At the main screen, press the Menu key. |
| 2. | Scroll to the Messages icon and press the trackball. |
| 4. | Scroll to Compose Email and press the trackball. |
| 5. | At To, enter the contact's e-mail address and press the trackball. |
| 6. | Scroll to Subject and enter the subject of the e-mail. |
| 7. | Scroll down and enter your message. |
| 8. | Press the trackball and select Send. |
Setting the incoming e-mail message alert
To set the incoming e-mail message alert, perform the following steps:
| 1. | At the main screen, press the Menu key. |
| 2. | Scroll to the Profiles icon and press the trackball. |
| 3. | Scroll to Advanced and press the trackball. |
| 4. | Scroll to the active profile and press the trackball. |
| 5. | Scroll to Messages [your e-mail address] and press the trackball. |
| 6. | Scroll to Ring Tone and press the trackball. |
| 7. | Scroll to the desired sound and press the trackball or scroll to Browse... to select a sound from another location. |
| 8. | Press the Menu key and select Save. |
Switching between accounts
NOTE: On the BlackBerry Pearl 8120, each e-mail address you have configured will have its own icon on the main menu.
To switch between accounts, perform the following steps:
| 1. | At the main screen, press the Menu key. |
| 2. | Scroll to the desired e-mail account and press the trackball. |
Switching between folders
To switch between folders, perform the following steps:
| 1. | At the main screen, press the Menu key. |
| 2. | Scroll to the Messages icon and press the trackball. |
| 4. | Scroll to View Folder and press the trackball. |
| 5. | Scroll to the desired folder and press the trackball. |
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