Here you’ll find quick answers to all your basic BlackBerry® questions. Get simple instructions for setting up your new BlackBerry® device or BlackBerry Connect™ device, learn about specific features and functions, discover how to make your device work best for you, and much more. New demonstrations are being added regularly, so check back for updates.

Setting Up Your BlackBerry Device

Setting up your BlackBerry device is easy. It involves just a few simple steps: powering it up, connecting to the wireless network, then adding your email account(s).

Which Device Are You Using?

• BlackBerry® 8800 Series
• BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8100 Series
• BlackBerry® 8700 Wireless Handheld
• BlackBerry® 8703e Series
• BlackBerry® 7130 Series
• BlackBerry® 7100 Series
• BlackBerry® 7290 Wireless Handheld

SureType® 101

Learn more about SureType® on the

• BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8100 smartphone
• BlackBerry 7100 Series

BlackBerry Connect™ 101

Learn how to set up your Nokia E61 device with BlackBerry Connect™, send and receive email messages and view attachments.

Featured BlackBerry 101s

• BlackBerry 8800 Demo
• BlackBerry Pearl Demo
• BlackBerry 8700 Demo
• BlackBerry 7130g Demo
• BlackBerry 7100g Demo
• BlackBerry 7290 Demo

Email Setup

BlackBerry Glossary

View the terms you need to know to better understand the BlackBerry solution.