BlackBerry 8703e

Overview

The BlackBerry® 8703e smartphone operates on the latest high-speed wireless networks, keeping you connected while on the go. Email, phone, web browsing, text messaging, organizer and full QWERTY keyboard — you’ll get it all.

With Ev-DO technology* for the BlackBerry® 8703e smartphone, you’ll get a rich wireless experience, with fast email, application and browser speeds. And you can connect your laptop or PC to the Internet using the smartphone as a tethered modem, so you won’t need to carry a wireless PC card.

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*Check with service provider for availability, roaming arrangements and service plans. Certain features outlined herein require a minimum version of BlackBerry software.

 

Features Available

The BlackBerry 8703e features complete functionality, including*:

  • Wireless email
  • Organizer
  • Browser
  • Phone
  • Corporate data access 1
  • SMS
  • MMS 1
  • GPS 1
  • Powered by a precisely tuned combination of technologies and 64 MB of memory, the BlackBerry® 8703e smartphone lets you view attachments and graphics, browse the web and run applications effortlessly
  • Access up to 10 supported business and/or personal email accounts — in one inbox
  • View popular file formats (i.e. Word, Excel, Acrobat)
  • Use the QWERTY keyboard to find letters and numbers as you would on your computer
  • Large, dedicated Send, End and Mute keys, plus Convenience keys that let you choose the function
  • Ev-DO* support enables the BlackBerry 8703e smartphone tethered modem capability, letting you use the smartphone as a wireless modem for your laptop or PC
  • Provides loud, clear phone calls and intuitive call management features, including smart dialing, speed dialing and call forwarding
  • Go hands-free and make conference calls easy — the built-in speakerphone delivers excellent sound quality
  • Big, bright, high-resolution screen optimizes lighting levels for ideal viewing indoors or out
  • Combine text and images in one message with Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)*
  • Assign specific polyphonic and MP3 ringtones to specific contacts
  • Make safer calls on the road with the Bluetooth® hands-free headset and car kit
  • 800/1900 MHz cdmaOne™, CDMA2000® 1X and Ev-DO* network support for nationwide roaming
  • Rating for hearing aids (PDF): M4, T4

Enterprise friendly

The BlackBerry 8703e smartphone is the perfect complement to the BlackBerry® Enterprise Solution. Fast performance and outstanding ergonomic features let you take full advantage of enterprise applications — such as sales force automation, field service automation, network and systems management and more — that are wirelessly enabled by the BlackBerry® platform.

*Check with service provider for availability, roaming arrangements and service plans. Certain features outlined herein require a minimum version of BlackBerry software.

1 Check with service provider for availability, roaming arrangements and service plans. Certain features outlined herein require a minimum version of BlackBerry software.


 

Getting Started

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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. Or take a look at additional email setup instructions for BlackBerry Internet Service.

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
 

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Specifications

Features Available

  • Wireless email
  • Organizer
  • Browser
  • Phone
  • Corporate data access
  • SMS
  • MMS
  • GPS 1

Size and Weight

  • 4.3” / 11.0cm (Length)
  • 2.7” / 6.95cm (Width)
  • 0.8” / 1.95cm (Depth)
  • 4.7 oz. / 135g (Weight)

Data Input/Navigation

  • QWERTY (Keyboard)
  • Keyboard backlighting
  • Thumb-operated trackwheel

Voice Input/Output

  • Headset jack
  • Integrated earpiece/ microphone
  • Built-in speakerphone
  • Bluetooth v2.0 hands-free headset and car kit support (Bluetooth® technology)
  • M4, T4 (Rating for hearing aids (PDF))

Display

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

Notification

  • Polyphonic/MIDI ringtones
  • MP3 ringtones
  • Vibrate mode
  • LED indicator

Approximate Battery Life

  • Up to 8 days (192 hours) (Standby time)
  • 3.3 hours (Talk time)

Memory

  • 64 MB (Flash memory)

Modem

  • RIM® wireless modem
  • Tethered modem capability

Email Integrations

  • Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for Microsoft® Exchange
  • Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for IBM® Lotus® Domino®
  • Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for Novell® GroupWise®
  • Integrates with an existing enterprise email account
  • Integrates with optional new device account

Accessories Included

  • USB cable
  • Handsfree headset
  • Wall charger
  • Holster

Device Security

  • Password protection and keyboard lock
  • Support for AES or Triple DES encryption when integrated with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server
  • Optional support for S/MIME
  • FIPS 140-2 Validated (FIPS validation)

Wireless Network

  • 800/1900 MHz CDMA2000® 1X networks
  • Ev-DO networks 1

1  Check with service provider for availability, roaming arrangements and service plans. Certain features outlined herein require a minimum version of BlackBerry software.

 

Support

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