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BlackBerry® Bold™ 9000

With email, phone, IM and the Internet, it can connect you. With an integrated organizer, it can help you stay on top of your day. With camera and video recording, you can capture and share the moment with just a few clicks.

Launch the BlackBerry® Bold™ 9000 demo

Fast performance

Do more - do it faster. The BlackBerry Bold smartphone was designed to take advantage of the speeds available on the HSDPA network. Together, this high speed network and the 624-MHz processor help support your need to multitask and prioritize with access to your voice and data services at the same time.

Multimedia

The fun goes with you. Enjoy premier image and video viewing, build playlists of your favorite songs and organize your media files. You can even use BlackBerry® Media Sync to transfer desktop iTunes® music files to your smartphone. Downtime may be rare, but the BlackBerry Bold smartphone delivers a wealth of entertainment. Learn more about media on your BlackBerry Bold smartphone:

GPS & BlackBerry Maps

Know where you stand. With built-in GPS capabilities, and BlackBerry® Maps, you get turn-by-turn directions, so you can pinpoint where you are right now and where you need to be.Learn more about finding your way:

Wi -Fi

Simple and straightforward. Lower your cellular costs and get service in areas where cellular network coverage may be limited or unavailable, with BlackBerry data services over Wi-Fi® networks.

File editing

With WordToGo and SlideshowToGo, you can work on Microsoft® Word and Microsoft® PowerPoint® slides while you're on the go. Copy and paste, adjust font formatting and more. The stunning LCD display makes working on the go an invaluable option.

Mobile streaming

The built-in mobile streaming capabilities on the BlackBerry Bold smartphone are designed so that you can watch online videos or listen to streamed music broadcasts. Access information and fun without using up the memory on your BlackBerry smartphone.

Brilliant display

Color and clarity come to life. The screen of the BlackBerry Bold smartphone catches the eye and is designed to deliver color and clarity that exceed expectations. From the moment you turn it on, you'll be blown away by explicit color and quality.

Power

With the BlackBerry Bold smartphone's long-lasting, removable battery, you've got the power to get things done, whether you're traveling, working away from the office or just on the go.

 

Specifications

Features available

Wireless email

Organizer

PhoneBrowser

Camera (2.0 MP)

Video Recording

BlackBerry® Maps

Media Player

Built-in GPS

Wi-Fi® Support

Corporate data access

SMS

MMS
Size and weight

Length: 4.48"/114mm

Width: 2.6"/66mm

Depth: 0.59"/15mm

Weight: 4.8 oz/136g

Data Input/Navigation

Trackball

QWERTY (Keyboard)

Keyboard backlighting
Voice Input/Output

3.5mm stereo headset capable

Integrated earpiece/ microphone

Built-in speakerphone

Mono/stereo headset, hands-free and serial port profiles supported (Bluetooth®technology)
Media Player

Video format support: DivX4, DivX5/6 partially supported, XviDpartially supported, H.263, H.264, WMV3

Audio format support: .3gp, MP3, WMA9 (.wma/.asf), WMA9 Pro/WMA 10, MIDI, AMR-NB, Professional AAC/AAC+/eAAC+
Display

Backlighting

TransmissiveTFT LCD, supports over 65,000 colors

Font size (user selectable)

Half VGA resolution 480 x 320 pixel colordisplay

Light sensing screen
Notification

Polyphonic/MIDI ringtones

32 polyphonic ringtones - MIDI, SP-MDI, MP3, WAV

Vibrate mode

LED indicator
Approx Battery life

Standby time: Up to 13.5 days

Talk time: Up to 4.5 hours
Memory

Expandable memory - support for microSD™ card

1GB On-board + 128 MB Flash

Modem

RIM® wireless modem

Tethered modem capability
Email Integrations

Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for Microsoft® Exchange

Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for IBM® Lotus® Domino®

Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for Novell® Group Wise®

Integrates with an existing enterprise email account

Integrates with existing personal email account

Integrates with optional new device account
Device Security

Password protection and keyboard lock

Support for AES or Triple DES encryption when integrated with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server

FIPS 140-2 Compliant (FIPS Validation In Progress)

Optional support for S/MIME
Wireless Network

Wi-Fi: 802.11a/b/g

UMTS: 2100/1900/850 MHz, GSM®: 1900/1800/900/850 MHz

North America: 850 MHz GSM/GPRS networks

North America: 1900MHz GSM®/GPRS networks

Europe/Asia Pacific: 1800MHz GSM/GPRS networks

Europe/Asia Pacific: 900MHz GSM/GPRS networks

EDGE networks

HSDPA networks

Setting up your email on your BlackBerry®

When powering on your smartphone for the first time and having entered your SIM card’s PIN code, it will present you with a Welcome! message suggesting for you to roll the track ball to highlight and click/press it in to select any of the options*.

By highlighting & selecting Run Setup Wizard you will be guided through some initial preferences with your new smartphone and you will be given a handy introduction to using the features. The Setup Wizard will then look to help you with setting up your e-mail by presenting you with the following options:

I want to create or add an email address

Select this option and select Next if you would like to create a new email address for your smartphone or to associate your smartphone with one or more of any existing email addresses you may have.

The Setup Wizard will then guide you through setting up your e-mail and in no time you will be able to begin sending and receiving e-mail. If you need further information, click on the following link to download the Email Setup Guide.

DownloadEmail Set up guide PDF | 489kB | Requires Acrobat Reader


I want to use a work email account with a BlackBerry® Enterprise Server

Select this option and select Next if your company is looking for you to setup your BlackBerry® smartphone with the above internal service. Or check with your IT department/contractor to see if this option is available.

I want to skip email setup

Select this option if you would like to setup your email at another stage* and continue with the Setup Wizard to learn more about your smartphone's features, shortcuts and additional ways to personalise it.

* You can return to Setup Wizard at any time by selecting the Setup Wizard icon from the main Homescreen on your smartphone.

Tips & Tricks

To help you get the most from your BlackBerry®, here are most popular Tips and Tricks:

Typing tips

Action Tip
To capitalize a letter Hold the letter key until the capitalized letter appears or press the Up key and the letter key.
To type the alternate character on a key Hold the Alt key and the character key.
To type a symbol Press the Function key. Type the letter that appears below the symbol.
To type an accented or special character Hold the letter key and roll the trackball to the left or right. Release the letter key when the accented or special character appears. For example, to type ü, hold U and roll the trackball to the left until ü appears.
To turn on NUM lock Press the Alt key and the Up key.
To turn off NUM lock Press the Alt key.

Home screen tips

Action Tip
To open the application list press the Symbol key.
To return to the Home screen Press End.
To lock the keyboard, on the Home screen or in the application list Click Keyboard Lock.
To unlock the keyboard Press the # key and the Answer key.
To lock the device, set a password. On the Home screen or in the application list Click Lock.
To unlock the device, type your password Press the Back key.
To turn on standby mode hold the Mute key.

Phone tips

Action Tip
To make a call from the Home screen Type the phone number. Press the Answer key.
To end a call Press the End key.
To turn on or turn off mute during a call Press the Mute key.
To turn on or turn off the speakerphone during a call Press the # key.
To adjust the volume during a call press the Volume keys.
To add an extension to a phone number Press the Alt key and the X key. Type the extension number.

Message tips

Action Tip
To move to the top of a message list Press T.
To move to the bottom of a message list Press B.
To move to the next date in a message list Press N.
To reply to a message Press R.
To forward a message Press @F.
To highlight adjacent messages Hold the Up key and roll the trackball.

Browser tips

Action Tip
To follow a link Click the link.
To move to a specific web page Press G.
To return to the home page Press H.
To open the bookmark list Press K.
To add a bookmark Press A.
To view a list of web pages that you have visited recently Press I.
To refresh a web page Press R.
To stop loading a web page Press the Back key.
To close the browser Hold the Back key.

Organizer tips

Action Tip
To move to the next day, week, or month in the calendar Press the Space key.
To move to the previous day, week, or month in the calendar Press the Up key and the Space key.
To convert a measurement in the calculator, type a number Press the Symbol key. Click To Metric or From Metric. Click a conversion type.
To search for a contact in a list of contacts type the contact name or initials separated by a space.

Media tips

Action Tip
To zoom in to a picture Press I.
To zoom out from a picture Press O.
To zoom to the original picture size Press W.
To rotate a picture Press R.
To pause a slide show Press the Space key.
To resume a slide show Press the Space key again.
To pause a video or song Press the Mute key.
To resume playing a video or song Press the Mute key again.

For any queries please contact your company IT Support or O2 Technical Support on 1740 from your O2 mobile phone. From a landline, callsave 1850 60 1740.