Blackberry Storm 2 Instruction Manual

BlackBerry Device Software
About updating the BlackBerry Device Software You might want to update your BlackBerry® Device Software for one of the following reasons:
• to access new applications and features
• to resolve a technical issue
• your wireless service provider requires that you update the BlackBerry Device Software.
The duration of the update process can range from 15 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the type of update, the amount of device data, and
the number of applications on your...

Return to the previous version of the BlackBerry Device SoftwareDepending on the options set by your wireless service provider or administrator, you might not be able to perform this task.
1. On the Home screen or in a folder, click the  Options icon.
2. Click  Advanced Options .
3. Click  Wireless Update .
4. Click  Previous update succeeded .
5. Click  Downgrade .
Delete the previous version of the BlackBerry Device Software If you update your BlackBerry® Device Software, the previous version of the...

The first time that you visit the update web site, you download the BlackBerry® Application Loader to your computer, allowing you to update
your software without connecting to the wireless network and without contributing to data usage in your wireless service plan.
The duration of the update process can range from 15 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the type of update, the amount of device data, and
the number of applications on your device. You cannot use your device or make emergency calls when you...

My device does not have enough available memory to update the BlackBerry Device
Software Try performing the following actions: • Delete media files, display languages, or third-party applications that you do not use.
• Transfer media files that you have stored in the BlackBerry® device memory to a media card.
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Wireless network coverage
Turn on the connection to the wireless network If the OFF indicator appears at the top of your Home screen, you might want to turn on your connection to the wireless network. You should
keep the connection turned off in certain places, such as on an airplane or in a hospital.
1. On the Home screen, click the  Manage Connections icon.
2. Perform one of the following actions: • To turn on a wireless connection, select the check box beside the connection type.
• To turn on the...

BlackBerry deviceNetworksBlackBerry® Storm™ 9550 smartphone• CDMA (including 1xEV-DO)
• GSM® (including GPRS, EDGE)
• UMTS® (including HSPA)
• Wi-Fi®BlackBerry® Storm™ 9520 smartphone• GSM® (including GPRS, EDGE)
• UMTS® (including HSPA)
• Wi-Fi®
Change the connection speed for the wireless network
A faster connection speed requires more battery power.
Depending on your wireless service provider, you might not be able to change the connection speed for the wireless network.
1. On the Home screen or in a...

White:Your connection to the Wi-Fi network is turned on, but your device does not have access to BlackBerry services (for example, UMA, if
supported, or email service) over a Wi-Fi connection.
Red: Your connection to the Wi-Fi network is turned off.
Bluetooth
Green: Your device is connected to another Bluetooth® enabled device.
White: Bluetooth technology is turned on, but your device is not connected to another Bluetooth enabled device.
Red: Bluetooth technology is turned off.
Turn on LED notification...

Roaming
About roaming and international roaming In most cases, your  BlackBerry® device automatically connects to the appropriate wireless network when you travel outside your wireless service
provider's coverage area. Sometimes you might have to provide login information before you can access a wireless network. When you roam,
a triangular roaming indicator appears at the top of the Home screen.
If your device requires a SIM card, your wireless service provider might need to set up your SIM card...

If the wireless coverage indicators display anything other than 1XEV, 1X, 3G , EDGE, GPRS, NXTL, MIKE, or NTWK, you might be in an area
of reduced wireless coverage where features such as email messaging and internet browsing are not available (you might only be able to make
a phone call or send and receive SMS text messages). If the SOS wireless coverage indicator appears, you can only call emergency numbers.
If the X indicator appears, you are in an area of no wireless coverage.
If your device includes...

Your device tries to connect to a wireless network based on the order in which the wireless networks appear in your preferred wireless network
list. When you travel, your device scans for the wireless networks on this list first. If no wireless network on the list is available, your device is
designed to connect to another available wireless network automatically.
Note:   Extra fees usually apply when you roam. For more information about roaming fees, contact your wireless service provider.
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