Welcome to the forums...
1) No, you can't view it, only paste it somewhere.
2) Best thing to do is to read these (among others) stickys. There is lots of good info already on these boards:
http://www.blackberryforums.com/gene...ps-tricks.html
http://www.blackberryforums.com/rim-...ry-device.html
Post back if you still have questions....again, welcome.