Hi Too you all a new comer here so feel free to shout if posted in the wrong section

MY question is
I've just bought a blackberry 7230 with software disc and usb cable but no instructions so i'm finding it diffecult to use it
i downloaded one off the blackberry site but it not user friendly
i've loaded the software on my computer but don't know how to use that
i want to use this for receiving email for my home pc but don't know how to set this up
i've been told i have to get email airtime from my service provider but don't want to buy that until i know how to set it up for receiving emails from my home pc
can anyone help me if you understand what i'm talking about and where i can get a set of instructions from or if anyone has any for sale

just to let you know i'm computer stupid in a way so anyone answer could you explain in simple terms

many thanks

bodajob

Have you taken a look at the FAQ listed at the top of most pages? That should be a great place to start learning about your new BlackBerry.

I'm i being blind but where am i looking

It's a sticky at the top of each forum page.

http://www.blackberryforums.com/showthread.php?t=3851

Hi

Thanks for the link and it did explain alot but not how to set up my email step by step as i'm in the dark with now instructions and not knowing if i need to be set for email with t mobile or not as its just receiving email that i need to start with
thanks anyway i'll keep on looking
sorry if i'm not doing it the right way site wise as this is abit over my haed at the moment

bobajob

Also i don't know if i'm running the upto date software so does anyone know where i could download this from i noticed the u.s one on one of the links but is there a uk version
i've looked under my options and then about and its says that i'm running v3.7.0.68 if thats right
also do you get a icon when you plug the usb lead in

bobajob

that is an older version of handheld software. Follow the instructions in the FAQ on how to download and install a newer version for your device. Probably 4.0 handheld software.

You won't get an icon when you plug it in, but you will get an icon for Blackberry Desktop Manager if it is running in the taskbar.

Hi
I downloaded the new version on to the desktop manager but i can't seem to tranfer it to the unit when loading the applications loader it goes through a sequence then comes up with no outlook or ms exchange folders appear to be configuired
select associated applications
i go into that configuration but nothing happens is this because i don't have a email account with my service provider t mobile
and how do i get the new version from the desktop to the blackberry

bobajob

You have to use the application loader. In that FAQ, I wrote a fairly detailed article on how to load/reload/downgrade/upgrade your device. If you're still having trouble, try searching for and deleting vendor.xml then start up application loader with your device connected again.

Good luck!