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RIM Wireless Handheld — User’s Guide
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What should I do if I won’t be using my handheld for a longer
period of time?
Products that use alkaline batteries require special storage
procedures.
• If you expect that you will not be using your handheld for
many weeks or months, then you should remove the AA
battery from the unit. The handheld shuts down, and after
approximately 24 hours enters a special storage state. You
should store the handheld in a cool, dry place. When you
press any keys or click the trackwheel while the handheld
is in this state, it will not respond.
• To reactivate the handheld, you must install a new AA
battery (a used battery may not be powerful enough to
reactivate the unit). Once the new battery is installed, the
handheld should turn on and display “Initializing”.
All of your stored addresses and messages will be preserved while
the handheld is turned off. However, the handheld will no longer
have the correct date and time or encryption key. To reset the date
and time, see ‘Customizing your handheld’s options” on page 114.
Home Screen
How can I return to the Home screen?
The screen that displays the functions list and the date and time is
called the
Home
screen.
• Press the
BACKSPACE
key repeatedly until you return to the
Home
screen. See page 18 for more information on other
shortcuts.
Note
If you do not reset the date and time, messages will arrive
with the date of January 1 and will be placed at the bottom
of your
Messages
screen.