Nextel BlackBerry 6510, User Manual

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Frequently asked questions
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You can also insert international and accented characters in your messages. When you are
composing a message or entering text, hold a letter and roll the trackwheel to scroll through
international characters, marks, and equation symbols. When the preferred character appears,
release the letter key.
Security
What should I do if the Security Self Tests fail?
If you perform a Security Self Test and the tests fail, run the tests again. Refer to "To perform
Security Self Tests" on page 240 for more information.
If the tests fail a second time, reload your handheld’s applications. Refer to the Getting Started
Guide for information on loading handheld applications. If the tests continue to fail, contact
Nextel Customer Care for more information.
Storage
What should I do if I will not use my handheld for a short period of time?
If you expect that you will not use your handheld for a short period of time (two weeks or less)
turn off the handheld. On the Home screen, click the
Turn Power Off icon. To turn on the
handheld again, press the Power key.
What should I do if I will not use my handheld for an extended period of time?
Before you store your handheld for an extended period of time, you should save the information
from your handheld to your desktop using the desktop software’s Backup and Restore tool.
If you expect that you will not use your handheld for many weeks or months, on the Home
screen, click the
Turn Power Off icon, and then remove the battery from the handheld. Your
handheld shuts down and, after approximately 24 hours, enters a special storage state. You
should store your handheld in a cool, dry place. When you press any keys or click the trackwheel
while your handheld is in this state, it does not respond.
To reactivate your handheld, insert the battery into your handheld and recharge it. Your stored
addresses and messages are preserved while your handheld is turned off. When you turn on your
handheld, a dialog box appears on your screen that prompts you to confirm the current date and
time. Click
Edit to open the Date/Time screen to set the date and time.