WISER for BlackBerry - README
Version 1.1
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTES:
9KB of storage space are required for the WISER installation. 
Contents
·	System Requirements
·	Installation
o	Detailed Instructions
o	Upgrade Instructions
o	Resolving Installation Errors

·	Uninstalling
•	User Registration
·	Known Issues
·	Release History
·	WISER Overview
·	Disclaimer
System Requirements
To install and run WISER you need the following:
·	A BlackBerry device with the BlackBerry Device Software v1.0 or greater
·	Approximately 9KB of storage space on the device.
·	A personal computer with the following installed software:
o	BlackBerry Desktop Manager 

To determine the version of the operating system on devices with BlackBerry Device Software v4.0 and above, launch the Options program and select About. 
To determine the amount of free storage on devices with BlackBerry Device Software v4.0 and above, launch the Options program, then select Status.  File Free will show the amount of storage space in bytes that are free on the device. 
Installation 
If a previous version of WISER is already installed, see the "Upgrade Instructions" section below.
Detailed Instructions
1.	It is generally recommended to backup your data before installing any application on your BlackBerry device. To backup your data, start the BlackBerry Desktop Manager (see Figure 1), click on the “Backup & Restore” option and follow the provided instructions. 

Figure 1 BlackBerry Desktop Manager

2.	Download to your PC the WISER_BB.zip file from the WISER website. You can open this file using a utility such as Winzip available for free at www.download.com. The zip file contains the following files:
a.	WISER.alx
b.	WISER.cod
c.	README.rtf (this file)
	Select a directory to extract the files to. 
3.	Connect your desktop to your BlackBerry and start the BlackBerry Desktop Manager, (see Figure 1). 
4.	Click on the Application Loader button.  A window will appear with the title “Welcome to the BlackBerry Application Loader”. Click the next button at the bottom of this window. The BlackBerry Desktop Manager will retrieve the device configuration and then display a window titled “Device Application Selection”. 
5.	Click on “Add” and browse to the directory in which you extracted the WISER files. Select WISER.alx. WISER for BlackBerry will appear with “Install” appearing next to it in the Action column. Click on “Next” then “Finish” to complete the installation process. 
Upgrade Instructions
An upgrade is performed using the same BlackBerry Desktop Manager
1.	Download the new version of WISER to your desktop, then copy files with extension ALX and COD to the same directory in which you stored the previous version. Choose “Yes” when asked if you want to overwrite the existing files. 
2.	Connect your Desktop to your BlackBerry and start the BlackBerry Desktop Manager (see Figure 1). You should see a pop-up window that says “Updated versions of the applications listed below are available for your handheld.” Click on the “Update Now” button. A window will open with “Upgrade” appearing in the Actions column next to the application name. Click on the “Next” button to begin the installation of the upgrade. 
Uninstalling
Desktop Uninstall 
Uninstall is performed using the same BlackBerry Desktop Manager
1.	Start the BlackBerry Desktop Manager. 
2.	Click on the Application Loader button.  A window will appear with the title “Welcome to the BlackBerry Application Loader”. Click “Next” button at the bottom of this window. The BlackBerry Desktop Manager will retrieve the device configuration and then display a window titled “Device Application Selection”. 
3.	Uncheck the box next to the WISER for BlackBerry Application Name. The action column will change to remove. Click on the “Next” button and a window will open with “Application to be erased: WISER”. Click the “Finish” button to complete the process. 
User Registration
On the download pages of the WISER web site (http://wiser.nlm.nih.gov), users are encouraged to register if they have not already done so. Registration consists of subscribing to an e-mail list (the NLM-WISER ListServ), which is used to send important announcements about WISER, such as data updates, new functionality, bug fixes, and other important news.

Registration is optional, but because such WISER updates could be critical for the accurate and safe use of the information WISER provides, we strongly encourage our users to register. Only an e-mail address is required, and you can unsubscribe at any time. We will not release or use your information for any other purpose, and we assure you that any e-mail we send will be infrequent and concise.
Known Issues
•	On touch screen devices, you will need to disable compatibility mode otherwise a blue border will be displayed around the application. This problem also affects the SureType  virtual Keyboard making navigation and selection of  fields or buttons very difficult. To turn off compatibility mode:
a.	Go to Options>>Advanced options>> Applications or  Options>>Applications (for Storm 2)
b.	Highlight WISER
c.	Click on the menu button 
d.	Select Disable Compatibility Mode. 
e.	Once  compatibility mode is disabled, restart your application. 
Release History
Version 1.1.6 (11/04/2010)
•	Fixed white screen issue experienced by some users
•	Fixed jumping cursor issue seen on some OS 5.0 devices.
Version 1.0 
·	Initial release
WISER Overview
The Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders (WISER) is a system concept for providing First Responders at the scene of hazardous material incidents – chemical, biological, or radioactive – with integrated information, decision support, and communications.  The WISER application assists First Responders in rapidly determining the substance involved, including aiding in the identification of unknown substances.  Once a substance is identified, WISER quickly and conveniently provides critical information regarding the substance, allowing the necessary immediate actions to be taken to minimize the effects of the HAZMAT incident and thus save lives and protect the environment.  
Substance information and identification properties come from the Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB), developed and maintained by the National Library of Medicine. WISER contains HSDB information and decision support logic for 400+ substances.  The substances were chosen based on First Responder inputs, degree of chemical hazard, and historical frequency of incidents.
WISER currently exists as a standalone application for
·	Windows Mobile PDAs (Pocket PC and Smartphone)
•	iPhone/iPod Touch
·	Palm OS PDAs
•	BlackBerry smartphones
·	Microsoft Windows PCs (desktop/laptop/tablet PCs/mobile data terminals)
·	PC and mobile based Internet browsers (WebWISER, http://webwiser.nlm.nih.com)
Disclaimer
The U.S. Government does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed.
It is not the intention of NLM to provide specific medical advice to the public, but rather to provide users with information to better understand their health.
NLM does not endorse or recommend any commercial products, process, or services.