BlackBerry 7250 Wireless Handheld

Overview

The BlackBerry 7250 Wireless Handheld™ provides a superior wireless email and application experience, combined with built-in phone features in a single, integrated device.

With Ev-DO technology, the BlackBerry 7250™ offers users a rich wireless experience, providing fast email, application and browser speeds. It also allows users to connect laptops to the Internet using the device as a tethered modem*.

BlackBerry 7250

Features Available

The BlackBerry 7250 features complete functionality, including*:
  • Email, phone, browser, SMS, and organizer applications in a single, integrated handheld
  • Bluetooth® support for hands-free voice communications
  • Ample memory for application and data storage
  • PC-style 33-key QWERTY keyboard
  • Easy-to-use navigation trackwheel and intuitive menu interface
  • Bright, backlit 240x160 display supporting over 65,000 colors
  • Tethered modem capability*
  • Integrated attachment viewing
  • Small form factor with a light and comfortable feel
  • Dual-band network support: 800/1900 MHz cdmaOne™, CDMA2000® 1X and Ev-DO networks*
  • Java™ development platform based on open standards

*Check with service provider for availability, roaming arrangements and service plans. Certain features outlined in this document require a minimum version of BlackBerry Enterprise Server software, BlackBerry Desktop Software and/or BlackBerry device software.

Getting Started

Setting up your smartphone

Whether you’re using BlackBerry® Enterprise Server or BlackBerry® Internet Service, setting up your BlackBerry smartphone is simple and can be done completely over-the-air.

Not sure whether to set up your smartphone for BlackBerry Enterprise Server or BlackBerry Internet Service? Follow these guidelines:

BlackBerry Internet Service

Use this option if one or more of the following apply:

  • You purchased your smartphone in a store
  • You want to set up a new email account for use with your smartphone
  • You want to send and receive email messages on your smartphone from one or more existing email accounts

BlackBerry Enterprise Server

Use this option if one or more of the following apply:

  • You want to receive messages from your corporate Microsoft® Outlook®, IBM® Lotus® Notes® or Novell® GroupWise® email account
  • A system administrator is managing BlackBerry Enterprise Server within your company
  • A system administrator has confirmed that you are permitted to use the BlackBerry Enterprise Server
  • You subscribe to a wireless service that supports account setup using the BlackBerry Enterprise Server

For instructions on setting up your email with BlackBerry Enterprise Server or BlackBerry Internet Service, please refer to the Getting Started Guide.

Before setting up your email with BlackBerry Enterprise Server, you will need to contact your IT department to request:

  • That an account be set up for you on your organization’s BlackBerry Enterprise Server
  • Your enterprise activation password

Specifications

Features Available
Size 4.5 x 2.9 x 0.9 inches / 11.3 x 7.45 x 2.2cm (LxWxD)
Weight 4.9 oz/139g
Keyboard Backlit 33-key QWERTY keyboard
Navigation Thumb-operated trackwheel and ESC key
Voice Input/Output Integrated earpiece and microphone
Hands-free headset capable
Bluetooth hands-free headset and car kit support
Notification Tone, vibrate, on-screen or LED indicator
User Interface Intuitive icons and menus
Display High resolution full-color display supporting over 65,000 colors
Battery Removable/rechargeable Lithium
Battery Life* Up to:
  • 3.3 hours - talk time†
  • 8 days - standby time†
Memory 32 MB flash memory plus 4 MB SRAM
Modem Embedded RIM® wireless modem
New! Tethered modem capability for wireless Internet connectivity***
Email Account Compatibility Integrates with an existing enterprise email account or up to 10 personal/business email accounts
Includes BlackBerry Desktop Software Supported by version 3.6 or higher
Works with BlackBerry Enterprise Server
Supported by:
  • Version 2.1 or higher for Microsoft® Exchange
  • Version 2.0 with Service Pack 2 or higher for IBM® Lotus® Domino®
  • Version 4.0 or higher for Novell® GroupWise®‡
Handheld Security Password protection and keyboard lock
Accessories Included USB cable for charging and PC synchronization
Travel charger
Swivel holster
Network Dual-band network support: 800/1900 MHz cdmaOne™, CDMA2000® 1X and Ev-DO networks***
Works In:
  • US (800/1900 MHz)
  • Canada (800/1900 MHz)

*Battery life may vary based on usage
**Requires a minimum version of BlackBerry Enterprise Server software
***Check with service provider for availability, roaming arrangements and service plans. Certain features outlined in this document require a minimum version of BlackBerry Enterprise Server software, BlackBerry Desktop Software and/or BlackBerry device software.
****Check with service provider for availability, roaming arrangements and service plans. Certain features outlined herein require a minimum version of BlackBerry software.
†Based on CDG 35 suburban specifications.
‡ Requires device software v4.0 or higher.

Purchasing

  • In Australia you can pick up your BlackBerry 7250 smartphone from: