Comprehensive Blackberry 8800 Guide

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All there is to know about RIM's new BlackBerry 8800, before we addicts get our hands on it...

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Blackberry 8800 Photos & Video

Blackberry 8800 Useful Links

Blackberry.com 8800 Guides & how-to articles

-- Info: Supported media types on the BlackBerry smartphone
-- More soon

-- How to: Hot-swap the media card
-- How to: Transfer a file using Bluetooth between two BlackBerry smartphones
-- How to: Convert audio and video files for the BlackBerry Media application
-- How to: Assign a ring tone to a contact
-- How to: Transfer files between the media card and device memory on BlackBerry
-- How to: Make a Push to Talk call
-- How to: Add a Push to Talk contact
-- How to: Activate the Push to Talk service
-- How to: Locate and Refresh GPS location
-- How to: Change the unit of measurement in BlackBerry Maps
-- More soon

-- Known Issues: Media card not recognized by Media Manager
-- Known Issues: Cannot browse the media card using the Media Manager
-- Known Issues: Unable to scroll to the left or right using the trackball
-- Known Issues: No application opens when pressing the convenience key
-- More soon

New Features over the 8700

GPS

The BlackBerry 8800 comes with a built-in Global Positioning System (GPS). Use it with a mapping application like BlackBerry® Maps and you can view your current location with greater accuracy and track your route to your target destination. Built-in GPS also gives you access to a wide range of other Location-Based Services (LBS), like employee and resource tracking, social networking and more.

BlackBerryMaps

With BlackBerry Maps, finding your way couldn't be easier. Check maps and get turn-by-turn directions quickly and conveniently - wherever you are. You can launch maps by typing or pasting in an address, or simply by clicking on an address in your address book. Visiting a new client? Save yourself some time and effort. Copy and paste in the address and get directions as you drive

Multimedia Player

Access your music and video files when and where you choose. The BlackBerry 8800 smartphone comes equipped with a media player, so you can plug in a stereo headset, then kick back with your favorite tunes while you reply to messages. Or download news or sports clips and watch them on its large, bright screen, while you're catching your train in to work.
You can play back music and video in all kinds of popular formats. Expandable memory means you can save your favorites on a microSD card.

Expandable Memory

Don't worry about storage space. A microSD card for your BlackBerry® 8800 means you've got the room you need for your pictures, music and videos. And transferring files between the BlackBerry 8800 and your desktop computer is a snap. Connect up via the USB cable that comes with the smartphone and transfer content directly to or from your microSD card or internal memory. You can also use Bluetooth technology to move your files. The BlackBerry 8800 accepts microSD cards; the amount of storage is determined by card capacity.
Voice-Activated Dialing (VAD)

TrackBall

The BlackBerry 8800 sets new standards for ease-of-use. Its trackball navigation system makes using this smartphone incredibly intuitive you just use your thumb to scroll and click. Hate technology that makes you work hard? BlackBerry 8800 is designed to simplify your life, so you can get things done, and get on to the things that matter.

Setup Wizard

You'll get to know the BlackBerry 8800 quickly. A time-saving tutorial helps you with the set-up process, walks you through the features and functions, and explains how to personalize settings so you can make your smartphone truly your own.

Higher Capacity Battery

Although it’s packed with powerful new features, the BlackBerry 8800 provides the same uncompromising battery life BlackBerry smartphones have always been known for, thanks to an innovative new high-capacity battery. So you have the power to make the most of it all.

BlackBerry 8800 Reviews

BlackBerry 8800 Full Features list

Features Available
* BlackBerry® Maps
* Media Player
* Corporate Data Access 1
* Wireless Email
* Organizer
* Wireless Calendar 1
* Phone
* SMS
* MMS
* Wireless Internet
* Paging
* GPS-enabled for Location-based Services

Size and Weight
* 4.49"/114mm (Length )
* 2.60"/66mm (Width )
* 0.55"/14mm (Depth )
* 4.73 oz/134g (Weight )

Data Input/Navigation
* Trackball
* QWERTY (Keyboard )
* Keyboard backlighting

Voice Input/Output
* Headset jack
* Integrated earpiece/ microphone
* Built-in Speakerphone
* Headset, hands-free and serial port profiles supported (Bluetooth® technology )

Display
* Font size (user selectable)
* Color display
* Backlighting
* Light sensing screen

Notification
* Polyphonic ringtones
* Vibrate Mode
* LED indicator
* MP3 ringtones

Approximate Battery Life
* 528 hours or 22 days (Standby Time )
* 300 minutes or 5 hours (Talk Time 2 )

Memory
* 64 MB (Flash Memory )

Modem
* RIM® wireless modem
* Tethered modem capability 3

Email Integrations
* Works with BlackBerry Enterprise Server for Microsoft Exchange
* Integrates with existing business email account
* Integrates with existing personal email account
* Integrates with optional new device account
* Includes desktop software
* Works with BlackBerry Enterprise Server for IBM Lotus Domino
* Works with BlackBerry Enterprise Server for Novell GroupWise 4

Accessories Included
* USB cable
* Wall Charger

Available In
* Enabled for roaming between North America and Europe/Asia Pacific

Device Security
* Password Protection and Keyboard Lock
* Support for Triple DES or AES Encryption when Integrated with BlackBerry Enterprise Server
* Pending Approval (FIPS Validation )
* Optional Support for S/MIME

Wireless Network
* North America: 1900MHz GSM/GPRS networks
* Europe/Asia Pacific: 900MHz GSM/GPRS networks
* Europe/Asia Pacific: 1800MHz GSM/GPRS networks
* North America: 850 MHz GSM/GPRS networks
* EDGE networks

BlackBerry 8800 Training for users

BlackBerry 8800 and software training courses help users take full advantage of their BlackBerry smartphones and desktop software. Because users who understand the full capabilities of their BlackBerry smartphones and software, can be more effective, more efficient and more productive.
New users can get started immediately with introductory courses that focus on their smartphones and on BlackBerry desktop software. Users who are already familiar with the basics of their smartphones can learn to do more and get up-to-speed quickly on advanced features, short-cuts and customizable settings.

BlackBerry smartphone and desktop software training for users is available through both self-directed online courses and instructor-led on-site courses. Instructor-led courses provide direct access to a BlackBerry expert who can answer specific questions and customize content according to the learners’ unique needs.

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underskybb · underskybb Stack level 1 Feb 2007/1 posts Trust Level:

i made a gps review on 8800...

www dot underskyonline dot com/8800

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Thanks for the info Hayden!

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YW.

updated. More shortly..

MMB916 · MMB916 Stack level 2 Sep 2006/49 posts Trust Level:

Is it just me :>) could be...the user's guide for the 8800 isn't coming up. It tells me "done" and then nothing is on the screen. I haven't had trouble with the other links.

Thanks in advance.

zafirah · zafirah Stack level 1 May 2007/2 posts Trust Level:

I bought an 8800 last Sunday and was working fine till tonight. The problem I had now is that everytime I switch it on a security software check wxewcuted automatically, when 100% completed an error message " Uncaught exception : java.lang,ClassCastException appeared. The 8800 then rendered useless. How do I get around this problem?

rick blackberry · rick blackberry Stack level 1 Nov 2007/1 posts Trust Level:

my bb8800 drops incoming calls when it is removed from the holster. The phone rings, I extract the phone from the holster, nobody there - any ideas

drib0704 · drib0704 Stack level 1 Nov 2007/11 posts Trust Level:

few hickups here and there but all in all a very good phone!

arminstraub · arminstraub Stack level 1 Oct 2006/13 posts Trust Level:

have both , this and the curve and still think 8820 is way better that the curve at least my personal opinion

BarnesIT · BarnesIT Stack level 2 Jan 2008/21 posts Trust Level:

Quote:

Originally Posted by rick blackberry

my bb8800 drops incoming calls when it is removed from the holster. The phone rings, I extract the phone from the holster, nobody there - any ideas

Could be a number of things. In settings, there is an option that will lock the phone upon holstering. I know that is probably obvious, but sometimes the little things are overlooked. If you have your phone set to not allow answering while locked, and also set to lock while holstered, you cannot receive calls. Do you look at the screen before you answer? Maybe you're hitting the end key while removing from holster?

jvduval · jvduval Stack level 1 Oct 2007/11 posts Trust Level:

Love this phone, just wish it had a camera. And with Verizon, they have really locked up the GPS to force you to use their service...

iam8up · iam8up Stack level 2 Dec 2007/22 posts Trust Level:

Quote:

Originally Posted by jvduval

Love this phone, just wish it had a camera. And with Verizon, they have really locked up the GPS to force you to use their service...

AT&T won't let you use BlackberryMaps - you can use Google Maps, though!

calm_tiger · calm_tiger Stack level 4 Oct 2006/627 posts Trust Level:

I have it on my 8820 (AT&T/BB Maps)and it is usable with no problem

Hardwaregeek · Hardwaregeek Stack level 1 Feb 2008/5 posts Trust Level:

BB Maps will work on the AT&T 8820 but you have to go through the .alx file hacks to get it to work and show up in applications. It works fine on my 8820.