General BlackBerry® Functions and Features

[shaptoni]

I have a curve 8310 and a new icon has appeared, directly to the right of the alarm icon and to the left of the battery icon (on the far right)

It looks like a target, as in the sight of a gun - basically a cross with a circle around it

currently the keys are not working so I am trying to swap the device out, perhaps the icon is a sign of the devices status, ie dead!

anyone seen this?

[JSanders Resident Expert · Accepted solution]

It is your GPS location on symbol.

It has nothing to do with the device being dead.

Your keys not working is 99% of the time an indicator of moisture problems in the keyboard, I've seen it all too often.

Even left in a bathroom during a hot steamy shower or bath will cause the keys to not respond well.

Remove the battery NOW.

And read this: http://www.blackberryfaq.com/index.php/Got_Your_BlackBerry_Wet%3F

[shaptoni]

excellent response, spot on