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User Reference Guide
Table of Content
2. Download
3. Activation
4. eFile
4.3 Navigation
4.5 Settings
5. eFile Desktop
5.2 Installation
5.3 Navigation
6. Printers
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Required
Products\Bundles Memory
Space
eOffice Professional 1.2 Mb
eOffice Standard 1.0 Mb
eOffice Basic 1.0 Mb
MasterDoc 900 K
eFile 690 K
eCell 850 K
eWord 720 K
eWorks 812 K
ViewAll 763 K
PlayAll 712 K
Note 1: all bundles and standalone applications require eFile and core applications installed on
the handheld. eSpell also needs dictionary files (min 90K).
Note 3: Besides memory requirements there are also limitations of RIM OS itself. It won’t
support more than 255 modules. If the number of installed modules exceeds this value some
of applications will stop working.
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2. Download
Dynoplex provides two different ways of loading its applications on the handheld to make this
process more convenient and reliable. You can use any of the methods described below. Please
follow the installation procedure carefully and pay attention to the notes at the end of each section.
This will help you to set up and configure the software correctly and avoid installation issues.
OTA (Over-the-Air) installation allows you to install Dynoplex applications directly on your
BlackBerry®. This is the most quick and convenient way to load the software. If something doesn’t
go as it is described please go to section 2.4 “Troubleshooting”.
2. Go to www.dynoplex.com
4. Downloads
Note 1: If you wish to have ability to transfer files from your desktop to the device over-the-air
installation requires some additional steps to be performed – you should also download and
install eFile on your desktop.
Note 2: If you install eSpell or any bundle which includes this application the dictionaries will be
loaded afterwards, when you initially run the application.
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Desktop Installation is another way to install native BlackBerry software and 3rd party applications.
Though it takes more time than OTA one it automatically loads all necessary files and modules. For
instance it loads eSpell dictionaries alongside with the installation of applications. If something
doesn’t go as it is described please go to section 2.4 “Troubleshooting”.
Before loading Dynoplex applications please check whether handheld software and BlackBerry
Desktop Manager have the same versions. You can check handheld software version under
Options->Status on your device. To check BlackBerry Desktop Manager version please launch it
and press Help->About.
Use the instructions below to load software and install it on the handheld:
1. Go to http://www.dynoplex.com
2. Click Downloads
3. Download the needed application
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2.3 Results
2.4 Troubleshooting
This error means that browser you are using doesn’t support applications download service. You
should use standard BlackBerry browser which provides this ability. WAP browsers are not
compatible.
• Error 406: Not acceptable. The page you are trying to load is not supported by the
browser. Please try loading a different page
This error means that browser you are using doesn’t support PHP and JavaScript (most of WAP
browsers are not compatible). You should use standard BlackBerry browser which provides this
ability. Please check the address and use BlackBerry browser to open the page.
You’ve entered incorrect address. Please check it and try to open the page once again. If problem
persists please contact support.
• I’ve installed some applications but cannot find their shortcuts on the bottom line or
under Start-Programs in eFile…
To resolve this issue perform hard reset on your handheld, i.e. unplug it from desktop and do not
switch it off – just take the battery out, wait for 10 seconds and put it back. Please contact support if
it doesn’t help.
Note: If your handheld has special folder for applications eFile and other icons are placed there by
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MasterDoc icon appears only in case this application is included in the installation bundle.
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default. You can also check whether applications are installed or not under Options-Advanced
Options-Applications. If you see Dynoplex records there that means that applications are
successfully installed and you need to perform hard reset to get the icons in the screen.
This message appears when your company doesn’t allow to install 3rd party applications on the
handheld. Please contact your IT department to clarify the situation or contact Dynoplex customer
care service for assistance.
• No MemoPad or Tasks in the list or application loader says that I do not have some
applications installed
That means that you do not have handheld software installed on your desktop (check in Desktop
Manager -> Help -> About Desktop Manager -> Device Software: your handheld software version
should be listed there). This software is used to install 3rd party applications on the handheld and
provides ability to control core BlackBerry features. Go to http://www.dynoplex.com/rimos.shtml to
download this software.
Open the page – Select your carrier – Follow the prompts and download Wireless Handheld
Software for your device
If you do not see your carrier in the list please contact it directly and ask for Handheld Software for
your BlackBerry.
• I’ve installed Dynoplex applications but cannot see any of them in Application
Selection Wizard under Application Loader
1. You do not have Handheld software installed on your desktop (check in Desktop Manager -> Help
-> About Desktop Manager -> Device Software: your handheld software version should be listed
there). This software is used to install 3rd party applications on the handheld and provides ability to
control core BlackBerry features. Go to http://www.dynoplex.com/rimos.shtml to download this
software.
2. If your handheld software seems to be OK you can add Dynoplex applications manually by
pressing “Add” button. Dynoplex modules can be found here:
C:\Program Files\Research In Motion\BlackBerry\Loader Files
Add all .alx files one by one by pressing “Open” in the dialog window.
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3. Activation
3.1 Trial
By default Dynoplex provides 7-days trial for all applications. To sing up for free trial you should
launch eFile and select “Sing up for a free trial” option to start evaluating the product. During this
period this will be fully fictional copy. When trial period expires the application will be blocked and
you’ll have to put activation key in to unlock it.
Activation key is automatically provided when purchase is complete. You can find it in one of your
purchase confirmation e-mails. Though notifications from various resellers look different as a rule
they contain the following information:
• Order ID
• Customer Name and contact information
• Activation key
All activation keys look like this RS0xx-xxxxx-xxxxx. Each key contains 15 characters to be input
during the activation process.
All activations of Dynoplex products go through network connections and require data plan. If you
are activating the copy for the first time please use the instructions below to activate your copy. In
case you have changed devices and need to transfer the license to the new handheld please go to
section 3.3 “Changing Devices”.
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If you are going to change your handheld you should transfer your license first. To do that please go
to www.dynoplex.com, enter My Account section and log in using your User ID and password which
were included in your registration confirmation e-mail. Then click on Profile Management and
enter your new device PIN. You can find your device PIN number under Options->Status on the
handheld. When it is done your license is ready to be reactivated. Please open eFile and select
Confirm Existing Registration in the registration wizard and click on Submit. You do not need to put
any activation keys in again.
If you are not able to change your PIN number yourself please Dynoplex customer care services.
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3.6 Troubleshooting
This error message means you have invalid network settings or firewall doesn’t allow you to access
Dynoplex server. Error 537 can also appear if you are out of coverage zone. The actions below can
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This option is not available in some releases. All purchase information goes through secure connection and processed by
Dynoplex Inc.
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Note: All changes performed above do not affect other applications or decrease security
level on your BlackBerry.
• error 503
This error message means that invalid server is selected which your BlackBerry uses to go to
Internet or specified server does not work. Use the steps below to switch outgoing server.
1. Open eFile
2. If Registration Wizard pops up scroll down and press Cancel. It will show standard eFile
screen with Start button in the lower left corner.
3. Click on Start –> Settings –> Network –> Hosted Server
4. Try to register again: Start- Settings –> Register –> Select your registration and follow
the steps advised in sections 3.2 or 3.3.
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4. eFile
eFile is an advanced free BlackBerry file manager. It provides quick access to all Dynoplex
applications and allows to browse files stored locally on BlackBerry built-in memory, SD cards
and online file storage (see section “Online file storage”). It also includes key functions for
updating, registering, adding and erasing applications. Users can easily create folders, rename
files and move them between directories. File type associations allow immediate application
launch from eFile.
4.2 Launching
4.3 Navigation
eFile user interface looks as it is shown below. It has 5 main elements divided by functionality:
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You can also alter the width of the tree view and list view panels. To do that, highlight one
of the panels, and then start rolling wheel clockwise or counterclockwise (or left and right
in case your BlackBerry ® has trackball) while holding down the ALT button.
Now you can also navigate using mouse cursor by clicking on the icons as you do it on
your desktop. To activate mouse you can type word “mouse” while in the screen of eFile
or go to Start -> Settings -> Interface and check this option to activate.
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eFile
• Search – looks for files and folders located in the built in phone memory and
extension cards
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• Printers – this option allows you to manage you network and Bluetooth printers. In order
to use network printer you should have BES (BlackBerry Enterprise Server) and
eFileServer installed. Individual clients can use PDA printers (see section “Printers”).
• Register – launches registration wizard for activating the copy and check applications’
license status. Each application has its registration status as it is show on the picture
below:
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Additionally, the tree view folder options menu contains the following items: ‘open’, ‘rename’,
and ‘delete’, which allow the corresponding operations. “List view” options give extra
functionality to folder operations: ‘up’ (to move up the folder hierarchy), ‘cut’, ‘paste’
(appears when ‘cut’ is already selected) and ‘copy’.
Note: You are not allowed to create any folders on a root level of eFile
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Registry editor was designed to simplify configuring the application and fixing different
issues. Please do not make any changes yourself in device register this can cause
unpredicted issues.
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Format is an internal eFile file system command which completely erases eFile internal data
and brings the system to initial conditions. It is used to resolve critical issues when data is
corrupted or something goes wrong during installation process. You can evoke this
command by launching Registry Editor under Start-Settings in eFile and pressing the wheel
to evoke application dropdown menu.
Note: if format is performed all data stored in eFile will be removed without any
possibility to restore. Please back up all necessary data before calling this command.
You can transfer all valuable files on your desktop using eFile Desktop application (see
section 12).
4.9 Troubleshooting
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5. eFile Desktop
5.1 Overview
eFile Desktop is a PC solution which enables users to transfer files from desktop to
BlackBerry using USB cradle, share desktop folders for wireless access get device
screenshots.
eFile Desktop converts files for compatibility with BlackBerry OS as desktop and handheld
file systems are very different. Please notice that after conversion some document
formatting can be lost because of device limitations.
5.2 Installation
eFile Desktop appears automatically if you install your applications via your PC using
BlackBerry Desktop Manager, so if this is your case you can easily skip this section and go
to the next one. You can find eFile Deskop under Start-Programs-Dynoplex-eFile on the PC.
In case you used OTA installation you should download the application and install it.
You can find the installer on our website: go to www.dynoplex.com and then click on
“Downloads” to enter application downloads section or use this direct link:
http://www.dynoplex.com/downloads_v40.shtml. Find eFile and click on Download.
When you click on download it will ask you offer you two options: Run and Save. You should
click on Save option and select place where to save the installer. When it is loaded connect
your handheld to the PC and run the file. It will be unpacked and installed on the desktop.
You’ll be able to find new its icon under Start-Programs-Dynoplex-eFile.
5.3 Navigation
The window is divided into two panes. Left pane is your computer and right one is your
desktop. The window is separated by vertical line with right and left directed arrows. These
arrows become active when you highlight any file and used to transfer files from BlackBerry
to desktop and back.
There is dropdown menu above each pane with files and folders tree to navigate. Left pane
dropdown menu contains only two choices Wireless Server and Device Files.
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If you select device files current device file system will be displayed with files and folders.
When you select Wireless Server it comes up with the following screen:
Enter your username and password to connect to the server. This solution allows you to
view files and folders stored in your account on Dynoplex server which are also accessible
from your device.
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eFile Desktop is a powerful tool which enables you to transfer files from BlackBerry® to
desktop and back. Use the instructions below to transfer your files.
1. Launch eFile Desktop. You can find its icon under Start-Programs-Dynoplex-eFile-eFile
Desktop on your PC.
3. If you wish to transfer a file from your computer to the handheld locate the needed file in
the l pane, highlight it and use the arrow in the center of the screen to transfer files from
left to right. The following dialog will appear:
If you wish to keep file unconverted select first option “Transfer without conversion”. In this
case you won’t be able to view or edit files with eWord or eCell applications as they do not
support native files. In case you wish to edit your documents with eWord or eCell please
check “Convert for editing” box. When it’s done just click on “Proceed” and the file will be
moved from desktop to handheld.
4. In case you wish move files from BlackBerry® to desktop move files from right to left.
Using eFile Desktop yiou can share your folders to be accessible from your handheld. In this
case you should have BlackBerry phone with data plan, Desktop Access service by
Dynoplex and internet connected PC.
To configure your system for this service select “Wireless” in the right dropdown menu and
login using your user ID and password. This formation is provided automatically by
Dynoplex Server after activating the copy from the device.
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When it is done you can access your desktop files and folders via your BlackBerry®. To do
that open eFile application and open Network/desktop folder. If you wish to have any of the
files on your BlackBerry® you can copy/paste it to you Local or Internal folder.
6. Printers
eOffice allows you to print files right from your BlackBerry®. Currently this application
supports all Bluetooth printers which support PCL (Printer Command Language). As usual
these are HP (Hewlett Packard) printers and others. This feature will work without any pre-
installed drivers.
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