Blackberry Pearl 8120 problems? (10 points for best answer)?

Question

I just bought my new blackberry today, and the lady whom I purchased it from at the T-Mobile store clearly said I get instant messaging services such as AIM, Yahoo, MSN, etc. Whenever I go and try to sign in it says "Service not enabled for this handheld" and in the upper right corner it says "edge" and "Wi-Fi" in black & white....

Another question is whenever I try and record video, it says "To record a video, insert a formatted Media Card"

So does this just mean I have to buy a different memory card for my phone b/c my current one isn't compatible?

Answer 1

you have to go to aim.com on you computer to download the right program or aim. i think the same with yahoo. but not sure i did it for aim and it worked

seacond question

just put the card it to your computer, load the d**k that it came with. then format it and you have to format the card then save the pic to the card and it should work

Answer 2

You need an app to do it.

Answer 3

Concerning your first question, the pearl does have those services, but they have to be activated.  At least that's what I had to do (I use AT&T).  I called AT&T and bought a "data plan" which provides me with internet service ($30/month for unlimited).  They walked me through step by step.  It took about 10 minutes.  When it's activated, "edge" will become "EDGE".  

Also, "wi-fi" means you can access wireless internet with your phone, the way you would with a lap top.  If you have access to  a wireless connection you can add it to your phone in "options", "network" (I think, I don't use it).

Lastly, my phone (a Cingular phone) has a slot for a media card (i.e. memory card) right above where my sim card goes (above the battery).  I don't have one though so I don't know the specifics.