Blackberry Z10 manual

BlackBerry Z10 Smartphone Version: 10.2 User Guide[...]

Published: 2013-09-19 SWD-20130919120803005[...]

Contents Get started..................................................................................................................................................... 6 Getting to know your device............................................................................................................................6 How To demo videos.......[...]

BlackBerry Story Maker............................................................................................................................. 158 Media sharing............................................................................................................................................ 159 Maps and locations......................[...]

Legal notice............................................................................................................................................... 282[...]

Get started Getting to know your device New in this release Introducing BlackBerry 10 OS version 10.2 BlackBerry Hub Priority View: You can change the view in the BlackBerry Hub to show the most important messages and notifications as specified in a set of prioritization rules (for example, messages from people who are attending an upcoming meeting[...]

Grid lines: The display includes gridlines in the viewfinder so you can align the objects or people in the picture before taking it. You can peek at the last picture that you took to see if you captured what you wanted. For more information, see Camera . BlackBerry Story Maker Saving and sharing: When you save a BlackBerry Story Maker video and clo[...]

BlackBerry Browser You can quickly see your browsing history by touching and holding the back button beside the address bar. You can invert the colors in reader mode to display white text on a black background. For more information, see Browser . Introducing BlackBerry 10: new apps and features Introducing the reinvented BlackBerry – an intellige[...]

Camera and Time Shift mode Your BlackBerry device has front and rear cameras for taking high resolution pictures and recording HD videos. You can open the camera from the home screen, and take a picture or record a video quickly by tapping anywhere on the screen. Time Shift mode captures several milliseconds before and after your picture, so you ca[...]

BlackBerry Browser The new BlackBerry Browser is powerful, responsive, and super-fast. When you're browsing and you find something you want to share, you can post it to a social network with just a couple of gestures. You can also view webpages in Reader mode to remove distracting clutter. For more information, see Browser . Share, stream, or [...]

Voice Control The Voice Control app can make multitasking easier. You can speak your commands and perform a variety of actions virtually hands-free. Use the Voice Control app to send messages, make calls, book meetings, search the Internet, post tweets, and more. Open the Voice Control app by pressing and holding the mute button on the side of the [...]

• To minimize an app and return to the home screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. How do I get to the menu? There is no Menu key on BlackBerry 10 devices. You can open menus by tapping the icons at the bottom of the screen, and by touching and holding items on the screen. User Guide Get started 12[...]

How do I change my settings and options? Do any of the following: • To change the settings in an app, swipe down from the top of the screen. Tap . • To see other options in many apps, tap . • To change your BlackBerry device settings and connect to mobile and Wi-Fi networks, on the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. Tap Setti[...]

Where is my email or other messages? All of your email, text messages, social networking notifications, missed calls, and voice mail messages can be found in the BlackBerry Hub. The BlackBerry Hub isn't like other apps on your BlackBerry device. It's at the core of the BlackBerry 10 experience, and it's always running so that you sta[...]

Where are my ring tones and notification profiles? • BlackBerry 10 OS includes the following built-in notification modes: Normal, Phone Calls Only, Vibrate Only, Silent, and All Alerts Off. • You can quickly turn on Silent mode by swiping down from the top of the home screen and tapping . • You can set custom ring tones for contacts in the Co[...]

Where do I find my files? You can find your files in the File Manager app. If you added a work account to your BlackBerry device and your administrator turned on BlackBerry Balance technology, your device data, apps, and network access are divided into a work space and a personal space. The separate spaces help you to avoid accidentally copying wor[...]

Home screen, keys, and icons Your device at a glance Home screen at a glance User Guide Get started 17[...]

Application icons Icon Description Contacts Access the contacts from all of your accounts, as well as their updates and your shared activities, in a single app. Browser View webpages more easily using the reader mode, and share webpages quickly with your contacts. Calendar View all your events in one place, including events you added from your emai[...]

Icon Description Text Messages Send and receive SMS and MMS messages, if provided as part of your wireless service plan. BlackBerry World Download, buy, rate, and review apps, games, music, and videos. Remember A productivity app for collecting and categorizing the information you want to remember. Docs To Go Create, edit, and format Microsoft Word[...]

Icon Description Games Find games to download and play. Add your friends so that you can view their games or challenge them to a game. YouTube Share your videos with friends, family, and the world. Voice Control Speak your commands to make a call, send messages, search the Internet, and more. Clock Track the time using a world clock, stopwatch, tim[...]

Icon Description Set up your accounts, personalize your device, and watch tutorials about using BlackBerry 10 OS. Help Find out how to do things quickly on your device, read FAQs, and learn tips that can help increase your productivity. Notification icons The notification icons show you that you have new or unopened items for your accounts in the B[...]

Setup and activation Inserting the SIM card, battery, and media card Remove the battery door Tip: The battery door is flexible and may bend when you remove it. To remove the battery door, pull up the bottom of the battery door. Insert or remove the SIM card CAUTION : Your BlackBerry device is designed for use with a micro SIM card. To avoid possibl[...]

Insert or remove the battery and a media card Before you start using your BlackBerry device, it is recommended that you charge the battery. The battery in the box that your device came in isn't fully charged. A media card is optional. If a media card is included, it might already be inserted. Do one of the following: • To insert the battery,[...]

Set up your device The first time your BlackBerry device starts, the Setup app opens. The Setup app needs a network connection, so make sure your device is connected to a mobile network or is within range of a Wi-Fi network. After the initial setup, you can open the Setup app by tapping the Setup icon on the home screen. The Setup app prompts you t[...]

• Customize and personalize your device settings • Watch tutorials or open the Help app to learn more about BlackBerry 10 OS Set up email or other types of accounts on your device You can add email accounts, social networking accounts (such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn), or even an Evernote account to your device. 1. On the home screen, s[...]

BlackBerry ID, you might be able to reinstall apps that you downloaded previously from BlackBerry App World and access BlackBerry products that use your BlackBerry ID, such as BBM and BlackBerry Protect. Note: BlackBerry App World is called BlackBerry World on BlackBerry 10 devices. Update BBM Although it's not required to switch BlackBerry de[...]

Restart or reset your device If your BlackBerry device is running slower than usual or not responding, turning off and turning back on your device might help to solve the problem. Do one of the following: • To restart your device, press and hold the Power/Lock key on the top of your device. Tap . • To reset your device, press and hold the Power[...]

Tips: Charging your device Your BlackBerry device uses a lithium-ion battery. To maximize your use of this type of battery, when possible, do the following: • Charge your device for an extended period of time rather than charging in small increments, for example, charging for less than 15 minutes. • Avoid using your device while it is charging,[...]

Using the touch screen Take a moment to check out how to navigate your BlackBerry device using these basic gestures. Scroll and move between items Slide your finger to scroll through a list, pan a webpage, or move between pictures. You can also slide your finger to view the home screen. For example, if you're looking at the BlackBerry Hub, you[...]

Select items Do any of the following: • To select an item, simply tap it. If the item can be opened it will open, if not it will be highlighted. • To highlight an item without opening it, touch and hold the item. • To highlight multiple items, such as pictures or songs that you want to share, touch and hold one item. Tap and tap additonal ite[...]

Move items from one place to another 1. On the home screen, touch and hold the item you want to move. 2. When the item starts to pulsate, slide your finger to where you want the item to be. Minimize apps and show your Active Frames When you minimize an app it appears as an Active Frame on the home screen. This is great for multitasking as you don&a[...]

Tip: When you're done using your app, you can close it by tapping in the lower-right corner of the app. View the Hub You can peek at or open the BlackBerry Hub from anywhere on your device From the bottom of the screen, slide your finger up and to the right. Show the menus You can find additional features, options, and help by exploring the me[...]

• To see the additional actions you can perform in an app, tap or . • To see the additional actions for a specific item within an app, such as a song or a picture, touch and hold the item. To see the names of the menu items that appear on the right side of the screen, slide your finger over them. • To find the settings and help, swipe down fr[...]

Navigating within an Android app Some of the apps and games that are available in the BlackBerry World storefront are Android apps that were converted to be used on BlackBerry devices. In these apps, you can show or hide an action bar at the bottom of the screen or you can quickly go back to the previous screen. Do any of the following: • To see [...]

Move an app around the home screen 1. On the home screen, touch and hold an app icon until all of the icons start to blink. 2. Drag the icon to a different location on the home screen and release your finger. Change your ring tone, sounds, or alerts 1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap Settings > Notifications . ?[...]

Tip: The dial allows you to set the alarm for five-minute increments. To set the alarm for a specific minute, tap the alarm time at the bottom of the screen. Tap the Alarm Time drop-down list and scroll up or down to adjust the time that the alarm is set for. Bookmark a favorite webpage On a webpage, tap > . Where do I find customer support? Get[...]

How To demo videos Overview Video: Getting around the BlackBerry interface Get around the home screen of your new BlackBerry device, open and minimize apps and lock or unlock your device. Swipe to peek into the BlackBerry Hub from any app, and effortlessly flow in and out of your messages and conversations. Note: This video is available in English [...]

Video: Using the touch screen Every feature, every gesture, and every single tiny detail of the BlackBerry device is designed with you in mind. Swipe through home screen panels and to open or close apps and get more done with a few simple gestures. Note: This video is available in English only. http://demos.blackberry.com/blackberry-10/na/us/gen/ho[...]

http://demos.blackberry.com/blackberry-10/na/us/gen/how-to/your-blackberry-10-smartphone/blackberry-10-overview/ blackberry-flow/index.html Video: BlackBerry Hub Stay close to what's important, with all of your notifications in one place. Simply swipe to peek into the BlackBerry Hub from any app, and effortlessly flow in and out of your messag[...]

http://demos.blackberry.com/blackberry-10/na/us/gen/how-to/your-blackberry-10-smartphone/keyboard/typing-basics/ index.html Video: Keyboard options Change your typing settings to help you type faster on your BlackBerry Keyboard. Modify the input language and the way the keyboard looks, then customize your shortcuts and assistance settings. Note: Th[...]

http://demos.blackberry.com/blackberry-10/na/us/gen/how-to/your-blackberry-10-smartphone/blackberry-10-overview/ update-your-smartphone-software/index.html Video: Finding and protecting a lost device with BlackBerry Protect You don’t want to worry about whether your stuff is safe. With built-in features like BlackBerry Protect, a lost or stolen d[...]

Setup Video: Set up your BlackBerry device Just opened up your brand new BlackBerry device? Find out how to get started - learn the basics and set it up. Note: This video is available in English only. http://demos.blackberry.com/blackberry-10/na/us/gen/how-to/your-blackberry-10-smartphone/first-time-setup/getting- started/index.html Video: Insert t[...]

http://demos.blackberry.com/blackberry-10/na/us/gen/how-to/your-blackberry-10-smartphone/first-time-setup/device- switch/index.html Video: Setting up accounts Add your email and social accounts to your BlackBerry device and find out how to sync them. Note: This video is available in English only. http://demos.blackberry.com/blackberry-10/na/us/gen/[...]

Connections Video: Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections Connect your new BlackBerry device to a Wi-Fi network and enable your Bluetooth connections. Note: This video is available in English only. http://demos.blackberry.com/blackberry-10/na/us/gen/how-to/your-blackberry-10-smartphone/connections/bluetooth- wifi/index.html Video: Mobile Hotspot mode Set [...]

http://demos.blackberry.com/blackberry-10/na/us/gen/how-to/your-blackberry-10-smartphone/connections/nfc/ index.html Video: Connect your device to an HDMI display Connect your new BlackBerry device via an HDMI cable and view your media on more screens. Note: This video is available in English only. http://demos.blackberry.com/blackberry-10/na/us/ge[...]

Video: Making calls Make calls on your BlackBerry device. Note: This video is available in English only. http://demos.blackberry.com/blackberry-10/na/us/gen/how-to/your-blackberry-10-smartphone/phone/making-calls/ index.html Apps Video: Browser basics Customize the BlackBerry Browser on your device with privacy and security settings and bookmarks. [...]

http://demos.blackberry.com/blackberry-10/na/us/gen/how-to/browser/browse-the-web/browser-customization/index.html Video: Calendar basics Spend less time managing schedules and tasks – BlackBerry Calendar makes managing your busy schedule simple. When you create a new appointment, BlackBerry Calendar suggests who to invite based on your existing [...]

Video: Organizing tasks and notes with BlackBerry Remember Group relevant photos, lists, messages and web links into one place with BlackBerry Remember – then sync tasks with your Microsoft Outlook calendar. Plus, with Documents To Go and Adobe Reader built in, you can update spreadsheets, documents and presentations on the move. Note: This video[...]

http://demos.blackberry.com/blackberry-10/na/us/gen/how-to/apps/productivity/docs-to-go-slideshows/index.html Video: Print To Go Learn how to use Print To Go on your BlackBerry device to bring important documents with you. Note: This video is available in English only. http://demos.blackberry.com/blackberry-10/na/us/gen/how-to/apps/productivity/pri[...]

http://demos.blackberry.com/blackberry-10/na/us/gen/how-to/apps/productivity/file-manager/index.html Video: BlackBerry Maps Use BlackBerry Maps on your BlackBerry device to find your location, see traffic before heading out and navigate your way. Note: This video is available in English only. http://demos.blackberry.com/blackberry-10/na/us/gen/how-[...]

Video: Get Started with BBM Use BBM on your BlackBerry device - modify your display information, begin a chat, use BBM groups and BBM Video. Note: This video is available in English only. http://demos.blackberry.com/blackberry-10/na/us/gen/how-to/bbm/blackberry-messenger/getting-started-with-bbm/ index.html Video: Add or edit a BBM contact Discover[...]

http://demos.blackberry.com/blackberry-10/na/us/gen/how-to/bbm/blackberry-messenger/bbm-video-screen-share/ index.html Media Video: Taking pictures Learn how to switch between the front and rear cameras on your BlackBerry device, all about the camera menu options and how to take pictures even on lock screen. Note: This video is available in English[...]

http://demos.blackberry.com/blackberry-10/na/us/gen/how-to/media/camera/time-shift-mode/index.html Video: Viewing your pictures Enjoy viewing pictures on your BlackBerry device, with slideshow and Play On features, easy sharing and customizable views. Note: This video is available in English only. http://demos.blackberry.com/blackberry-10/na/us/gen[...]

http://demos.blackberry.com/blackberry-10/na/us/gen/how-to/media/camera/video-camera/index.html Video: Watching your videos Enjoy watching videos on your BlackBerry device. Adjust the video size, use the volume buttons for easy listening and share it. Note: This video is available in English only. http://demos.blackberry.com/blackberry-10/na/us/gen[...]

Video: Media sharing Share the media you create with the world. Display your masterpiece on the big screen for all to see. Simply connect to your TV via HDMI or tap 'Play on' to link wirelessly through DLNA. You can share with your social networks too just by using a few simple gestures. Note: This video is available in English only. http[...]

http://demos.blackberry.com/blackberry-10/na/us/gen/how-to/media/music/playing-music/index.html Device Switch Before you switch devices For information about how to switch to a BlackBerry device from an older BlackBerry device or a third-party device, visit www.blackberry.com/deviceswitch . Learn what transfer options are available to you The types[...]

• If you have a device running BlackBerry Device Software 5.0 or later, you might have created a BlackBerry ID that you used to log in to your device and the BlackBerry World storefront. If you log in to your BlackBerry 10 device with your BlackBerry ID, you might be able to reinstall apps that you downloaded previously from BlackBerry App World [...]

Note: Email accounts and unsupported applications aren't transferred to your new device. You can set up your email accounts on your new device in the BlackBerry Hub. To download applications that weren't transferred to your new device, visit the BlackBerry World storefront. Transfer data from a BlackBerry 7 device using a media card This [...]

You can use the device switch app to transfer contacts, pictures, and other personal data from your iPhone or Android device to your new BlackBerry device. For more information about the device switch app, visit www.blackberry.com/ deviceswitchapp . 1. On your BlackBerry 10 device, visit www.blackberry.com/deviceswitchapp and download the device sw[...]

media card, the device automatically detects this data on the media card. If you haven't saved your backup data to a media card, you can also use BlackBerry Link or BlackBerry Protect to transfer the backed up password data. 1. On your BlackBerry 10 device, download the Password Keeper app from BlackBerry World storefront. 2. On the home scree[...]

Troubleshooting: Device Switch I can't switch my SIM card to my new BlackBerry 10 device The BlackBerry 10 device uses a micro SIM card. To get a micro SIM card for your new device, contact your service provider. How do I reset my lost or forgotten BlackBerry ID password? You can have the instructions about resetting your BlackBerry ID passwor[...]

I can't transfer items using my media card Try any of the following: • Back up items from your media card to another source, such as your BlackBerry device built-in media storage or your desktop computer. Format your media card or purchase a new media card. Save the items that you backed up to the media card and then try transferring the ite[...]

2. Tap Settings > Language and Input . 3. In the Language drop-down list, tap the language that you want to use. Change your device's regional settings 1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap Settings > Language and Input . 3. In the Region drop-down list, tap the region that you want to use to set your devic[...]

Lock your work space If your BlackBerry device uses BlackBerry Balance technology to separate your work and personal activity, you can lock your work space and continue to access personal files, personal apps, and personal data on your device. 1. If you don't have a work space password, to create one, on the home screen, swipe down from the to[...]

Take a screen shot of your device To take a screen capture of your BlackBerry device, press the Volume Up key and the Volume Down key at the same time. Note: If you have BlackBerry Balance installed on your device and your work space is unlocked, screen shots are saved in your work space. Search Search your device When you search your BlackBerry de[...]

1. In the Search application, tap the icon that appears beside the text entry field. 2. Tap the category that you want search results for. Tip: If you want to find an email that you received from a particular person, instead of searching from the home screen and using the search filter for the Email category, try searching from the BlackBerry Hub a[...]

Phone Phone Phone at a glance Making and receiving calls Make a call 1. In the Phone app, tap . 2. Dial a number. 3. Tap Call . User Guide Phone 67[...]

Call a recent number or speed dial contact 1. In the Phone app, tap . 2. Tap a name, number, or speed dial contact. Tip: To choose the phone line or app you want to use when you call a recent number, touch and hold a recent number. Tap . Call someone from your contact list 1. In the Phone app, tap . 2. Tap a contact. 3. If you have multiple phone n[...]

Tip: You can turn on the speakerphone before taking notes, so that your hands are free to use the keyboard. 1. While on a call, tap . 2. Type your notes and include information such as a title, due date, and tags. 3. Tap Save . Start a conference call 1. While on a call, make or answer another call. 2. To merge the calls, tap . Answer a second call[...]

• To remove a person from the conference call and hang up, tap . • To remove a person from the conference call and keep them in a separate call, tap . Answering calls automatically You can set up your BlackBerry device to automatically answer calls when you have a headset connected or when you remove your device from a case or holster. Automati[...]

Move a call to BBM Video See who you're talking to by moving a call to BBM Video. To move a phone call to BBM Video, the person you're talking to must have access to BBM Video as well. If you try to start a BBM Video chat with someone who isn't a BBM contact, you will be asked to add the person to BBM before you start your BBM Video [...]

Call waiting, call forwarding, and call blocking Turn on or turn off call waiting Depending on your wireless service provider, this feature might not be supported. 1. In the Phone app, swipe down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap > Call Waiting . 3. Tap the Call Waiting switch. Set up call forwarding Depending on your wireless service provider,[...]

Phone options Show or hide your number on outgoing calls Depending on your wireless service provider, this feature might not be supported. 1. In the Phone app, swipe down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap > Show my Number . 3. Set the Allow My Number to Appear switch to On . Adjust the bass and treble of your calls 1. In the Phone app, swipe do[...]

3. Set the Use Priority Calling switch to On . 4. Tap the Phone line drop-down list. 5. Do any of the following: • To set a specific phone line or app as the default when you make all outgoing calls, tap a phone line. • To automatically use your mobile line when you're connected to a mobile network, tap Use Priority Line . Turn on the Repl[...]

2. Tap > Call Summary . To reset the call times on your Call Summary screen, tap . Visual Voice Mail Checking your voice mail from your BlackBerry device You can view a list of your voice mail messages, play your voice mail messages, and change a variety of voice mail settings and options from your BlackBerry device, without having to call into [...]

Change your voice mail greeting Your voice mail greeting is the outgoing message that a caller hears before leaving a voice mail message. Depending on your wireless service provider, this feature might not be supported. 1. In the Phone app, swipe down from the top of the screen > tap . 2. Tap > Change Voice Mail Greeting . 3. In the Greeting [...]

BBM Video BBM Video at a glance Start a BBM Video chat You can start a BBM Video chat from any BBM chat or from the Phone or Contacts app on your BlackBerry device. If you try to start a BBM Video chat from the Phone or Contacts app with someone who isn't a BBM contact, you will be asked to add the person to BBM before you start your BBM Video[...]

Accept or decline a BBM Video chat or BBM Voice chat Tip: Be sure to check if your contact has invited you to a BBM Video chat or a BBM Voice chat before you accept the invitation. When you receive a BBM Video chat or BBM Voice chat invitation, the name of the contact appears in the middle of your screen. • To accept a chat, touch and hold the na[...]

Move your BBM Video chat to an external display You can also connect your device to the external screen by using an HDMI cable. You can move your BBM Video chat to an external display, such as a TV, for a larger picture. 1. During a video chat, tap . 2. Select an option. BBM Video options Stop using BBM Video over a mobile network When you prevent [...]

Tip: To turn on the ring tone for calls while your device is in Bedside mode, open the Clock application, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap Clock Settings . Set the Phone Calls in Bedside Mode switch to On . Set a custom ring tone for a contact 1. In the Contacts app, tap a contact. 2. Tap . 3. Tap Ring Tone and Notifications . 4. In t[...]

2. Tap Settings > Notifications . 3. Set the Instant Previews switch to Off . Note: You can display only an application's priority messages as Instant Previews. On the Notifications Settings screen, tap the application and in the Instant Previews drop-down list tap Priority Only . Respond directly to an Instant Preview notification You can [...]

2. Tap the notification icon to view the Lock Screen Preview. Note: To collapse the Lock Screen Preview view so that only the notification icons are visible, swipe your finger from the right to the left, or tap the icon. Troubleshooting: Ring tones, sounds, and alerts My device doesn't ring or vibrate when I receive a call or message Try the f[...]

Messages BlackBerry Hub Staying connected with the BlackBerry Hub The BlackBerry Hub gathers all of the messages and notifications that you receive from your different accounts into one convenient location. In the BlackBerry Hub, you can receive and respond to email, text messages, or BBM chats all in the same place, see and respond to notification[...]

The BlackBerry Hub at a glance Setting up and managing accounts Tutorial: Setting up an email account on a BlackBerry 10 device This tutorial provides you with the opportunity to see and then practice setting up an email account on a BlackBerry 10 device. Note : This tutorial is available in English only. Start the tutorial http://docs.blackberry.c[...]

Tutorial: Setting up a Facebook account on a BlackBerry 10 device This tutorial provides you with the opportunity to see and then practice setting up a Facebook account on a BlackBerry 10 device. Note: This tutorial is available in English only. Start the tutorial http://docs.blackberry.com/tutorials/help/en Tutorial: Setting up a Twitter account o[...]

Set up email or other types of accounts on your device You can add email accounts, social networking accounts (such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn), or even an Evernote account to your device. 1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap > Accounts . 3. If you already added an account to your device, tap to add anothe[...]

• Server name 1. On the Add Account screen, tap > Work Account . 2. Enter the username, activation password, and server address for your account. 3. Tap Next . After you add a work account, follow the prompts to set a work space password to use with BlackBerry Balance and to enter your work network password. Add an email account supported by M[...]

To receive your BlackBerry email on your device, make sure that you add the forwarding email account to your device. Add an IMAP or POP email account Make sure you know the following information from your email service provider or administrator: • Messaging server type (POP or IMAP) • Incoming and outgoing messaging server address • Incoming [...]

4. Make your changes. 5. Tap Save . Remove an account from your device To stop receiving messages and notifications for an account and to stop syncing calendar and contact info for that account, you can remove the account from your BlackBerry device. 1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap Settings > Accounts . 3. Ta[...]

Icon Description Meeting or event invitation New Facebook notification Email with attachment Draft message Email messages grouped by subject in a conversation thread Unread text message (SMS) Read text message Text message with attachment (MMS) Draft text message New system notification Message hasn't been sent yet Message is being sent Messag[...]

Navigate your list of messages and notifications In the BlackBerry Hub, touch and hold a date bar. • To go to messages and notifications for the next day, tap . • To go to messages and notifications for the previous day, tap . • To go to the top of your list of messages and notifications, tap . • To go to the bottom of your list of messages[...]

View filed email 1. In the BlackBerry Hub, tap the drop-down list at the top of the screen. 2. Tap a folder. Search for a message 1. In the BlackBerry Hub, tap . 2. Type a search term. To filter your search results by sender, date, subject, and more, tap . View unread or flagged messages or messages with attachments 1. In the BlackBerry Hub, tap . [...]

Add a message to or remove a message from the BlackBerry Priority Hub Adding messages to and removing messages from the BlackBerry Priority Hub helps your BlackBerry device learn which messages to highlight as priority in the future. 1. In the BlackBerry Hub, touch and hold a message. • To add a message to the BlackBerry Priority Hub, tap . • T[...]

2. Tap > . 3. In the Sort drop-down list, tap a sort option. Share or save your attachments 1. In the BlackBerry Hub, tap . 2. Touch and hold an attachment. • To share the attachment, tap . • To save the attachment, tap . Tip: To share or save multiple attachments, tap > . Select some attachments. Tap or . Send email and messages from the[...]

Attach a file to an email or text message If your wireless service plan supports MMS messages, you can add an attachment to a text message. 1. While composing an email or text message, tap . You might need to hide the keyboard to see the icon. 2. Browse to the file. 3. Tap the file. Add a BCC recipient to an email 1. While composing a message, tap [...]

Managing messages Delete a message In the BlackBerry Hub, do any of the following: • To delete a single message, touch and hold the message. Tap . • To delete more than one message, touch and hold a message. Tap . Tap the other messages you want to delete. Tap . • To delete all messages before a specific date, touch and hold the date bar. Tap[...]

Flag a message When you flag messages, they appear in BlackBerry Remember, so that you can add due dates, tags, voice notes, and other files to them. 1. In the BlackBerry Hub, touch and hold a message. 2. Tap . Mark a message as read or unread In the BlackBerry Hub, do one of the following: • To mark a message as read, touch and hold the message.[...]

Encryption is designed to keep messages confidential. With S/MIME-protected messages, when you encrypt a message, your device uses the recipient’s public key to encrypt the message. Recipients use their private key to decrypt the message. Your BlackBerry device supports keys and certificates in the following file formats and file name extensions:[...]

Tip: You can change the default email security used for messages you send. For example, if you use S/MIME to protect your messages, you can send clear-signed messages that can be opened by any email application, or opaque-signed messages that can be opened only by email applications that support encryption. In the BlackBerry Hub, tap > > Secu[...]

• To return to what you were doing, slide your finger back to the left and down. Peek at your messages and notifications while you're composing or viewing a message In a message, slowly slide your finger from the left edge of the message to the right. Continue sliding to bring your list of messages and notifications into view. Jump to the ne[...]

Check your upcoming events from the BlackBerry Hub You can check your agenda in the BlackBerry Calendar app, but if you're already in the BlackBerry Hub, just stay where you are. At the top of your list of messages and notifications, where today's date appears, slowly drag down. Your upcoming events start to appear. The more you drag, the[...]

Refresh your list of messages If you added an email account that doesn't support push messaging services, you can refresh the BlackBerry Hub to check for new messages. In the BlackBerry Hub, tap > . BlackBerry Hub settings Set an out-of-office reply Some email accounts might not support out-of-office replies. 1. In the BlackBerry Hub, tap &[...]

Change how messages are displayed in the BlackBerry Hub Change whether the date appears at the top of your list of messages and notifications, how senders' names are displayed, whether pictures are automatically downloaded, and more. 1. In the BlackBerry Hub, tap > Settings > Display and Actions . 2. Change your settings. View conversati[...]

• To receive a delivery or read notification for your messages, tap SMS or MMS . Set the Confirm Delivery or Confirm Read switch to On . • To allow other devices to see when you received or read a text message with an attachment, tap the MMS tab. Set the Allow Delivery Confirmation or Allow Read Confirmation switch to On . • To block unwanted[...]

About public warning messages Public warning systems are used to send alert messages to users with enabled mobile devices. Public warning messages are text messages that alert users of possible threats to safety in their area. Messages may include severe weather warnings, missing child alerts, or national emergencies. Depending on your wireless ser[...]

• If you're connected to a mobile network, check that data services are turned on. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. Tap Settings > Network Connections > Mobile Network . Make sure the Data Services switch is set to On . I can only see email for the last 30 days For some types of email accounts, the default tim[...]

Passwords and security Security Passwords and locking There are several types of locks, PINs, and passwords that you can use to help to protect your BlackBerry device. If you use your device for work, your organization might already have security settings in place, such as requiring a password to unlock your device. BlackBerry ID A BlackBerry ID is[...]

BlackBerry Balance and the work space password If you associate your device with your organization's network, your administrator might turn on BlackBerry Balance technology. BlackBerry Balance is designed to separate and secure areas of your device as work-only or personal-only. Your administrator may require you to set a work space password t[...]

To unlock the screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. Lock your device with a password Looking for a simple way to help protect your BlackBerry device data and prevent unauthorized use of your device? You can set a password so that you can lock your device when it's in open view or not in use. 1. If you don't have a password yet, [...]

Your device might be network locked which allows your device to make a mobile network connection with only your current service provider. For example, if you want to use a SIM card from another service provider, you might need to enter an unlock code. Tip: To see the current service provider associated with your device, on the home screen, swipe do[...]

1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap Settings > Security and Privacy > SIM Card . 3. Set the SIM Card PIN Lock switch to On . 4. Type the SIM card PIN that your service provider gave you. CAUTION: If you exceed the number of allowed attempts to enter the SIM card PIN, your SIM card will stop functioning. To unb[...]

Tutorial: Setting up BlackBerry Protect on a BlackBerry 10 device This tutorial provides you with the opportunity to see and then practice setting up BlackBerry Protect on a BlackBerry 10 device. Note: This tutorial is available in English only. Start the tutorial http://docs.blackberry.com/tutorials/help/en Setting security permissions for apps Bl[...]

Securing your email You can digitally sign or encrypt messages if you use a work email account that supports S/MIME-protected messages or IBM Notes email encryption on your BlackBerry device. Digitally signing or encrypting messages adds another level of security to email messages that you send from your device. Digital signatures are designed to h[...]

2. In the drop-down list, tap a signing or an encryption option. Tip: You can change the default email security used for messages you send. For example, if you use S/MIME to protect your messages, you can send clear-signed messages that can be opened by any email application, or opaque-signed messages that can be opened only by email applications t[...]

4. Tap Delete Data . When the security wipe is complete, your device is turned off automatically. To turn on your device, press the Power/ Lock key on the top of your device. Tip: If you are planning to give away or recycle your device, remember to also remove your SIM card and media card. Delete your work space If you no longer want to associate y[...]

• To switch between spaces within Adobe Reader, Documents To Go, and File Manager, tap . Tap Personal or Work . • To switch between spaces from the home screen, in the middle of the home screen where all your apps appear, slide your finger down. Tap Personal or Work . Using Parental Controls Parental Controls are designed to give you more contr[...]

Restrict or limit access to features and content 1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap Settings > Security and Privacy > Parental Controls . 3. Make sure that the Parental Controls switch is set to On . 4. Enter the Parental Controls password. 5. Tap to change the options. Turn on encryption 1. On the home scree[...]

7. Do one of the following: • If your computer uses a Windows operating system, open the mediadownloads folder. If necessary, enter the username and storage access password. • If your computer uses a Mac operating system, open the media/downloads folder. If necessary, enter the username and storage access password. 8. Paste the certificate int[...]

Using a smart card with your device Use two-factor authentication You can use a smart card and your BlackBerry device password to unlock your device. 1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap Settings > Security and Privacy > Device Password > Authenticator Settings . 3. Set the Smart Card User Authenticator swit[...]

1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap Settings > Security and Privacy > Smart Card . 3. Set the LED Activity Indicator switch to Off . Frequently asked questions: Security How do I reset my device password if I forget it? Your BlackBerry device password can't be recovered or changed if you don't enter [...]

Description Apps • SIM card • Smart Tags • Text messaging • Twitter • Video camera • Voice Activated Dialing • Weather • YouTube These apps and features are available in your work space and personal space. Your work and personal data is displayed together. • BlackBerry Bridge • BlackBerry Hub • BlackBerry Remember • Bluetoot[...]

Where is my picture that I just took? If your BlackBerry device uses BlackBerry Balance technology, attachments saved from work email messages are only accessible in the work space. Any pictures taken using your device camera, whether you opened the Camera app from your work or personal space, are stored in your personal space. All of your media ca[...]

Switch between your personal and work spaces When BlackBerry Balance technology is set up on your BlackBerry device, you can quickly switch between your personal and work spaces. Tip: To differentiate between your work space and personal space, you can set a different wallpaper for your personal space. Do one of the following: • To switch between[...]

Lock your work space If your BlackBerry device uses BlackBerry Balance technology to separate your work and personal activity, you can lock your work space and continue to access personal files, personal apps, and personal data on your device. 1. If you don't have a work space password, to create one, on the home screen, swipe down from the to[...]

Frequently asked questions: Work space and BlackBerry Balance Does my device have BlackBerry Balance? BlackBerry Balance is available only to BlackBerry devices associated with a BlackBerry Enterprise Server. To confirm if your device uses BlackBerry Balance, do one of the following: • On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. Ta[...]

Description Apps • Calculator • Camera • Clock • Compass • Facebook • Media card • Phone • SIM card • Smart Tags • Text messaging • Twitter • Video camera • Voice Activated Dialing • Weather • YouTube These apps and features are available in your work space and personal space. Your work and personal data is displayed t[...]

Can I use personal apps on my work's network? If your administrator turns on BlackBerry Balance technology, you or your administrator can only allow work apps to access your organization's Wi-Fi or VPN network. To set or view the networks that your personal apps can use, on the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. Tap Balan[...]

BlackBerry ID About BlackBerry ID A BlackBerry ID gives you convenient access to multiple BlackBerry products and services. After you create a BlackBerry ID, you can use your email address and password to log in to any BlackBerry product that supports BlackBerry ID. With BlackBerry ID, you can manage apps that you downloaded from the BlackBerry Wor[...]

Tutorial: Creating a BlackBerry ID on a BlackBerry 10 device This tutorial provides you with the opportunity to see and then practice creating a BlackBerry ID on a BlackBerry 10 device. Note: This tutorial is available in English only. Start the tutorial http://docs.blackberry.com/tutorials/help/en Tutorial: Signing in with a BlackBerry ID on a Bla[...]

• Click Third Party Applications > BlackBerry ID . • Click Device > BlackBerry ID . • Click BlackBerry ID . FAQ: BlackBerry ID How do I reset my lost or forgotten BlackBerry ID password? You can have the instructions about resetting your BlackBerry ID password sent to the email address that you use as your BlackBerry ID username. For se[...]

Troubleshooting wizard: I need help with my BlackBerry ID The troubleshooting wizard guides you through a series of questions and tasks that are intended to help you solve your BlackBerry ID issue. Start the troubleshooting wizard http://docs.blackberry.com/troubleshooting/blackberryID/en Note: This troubleshooting wizard is available in English on[...]

Note: Only credentials that are compatible between the BlackBerry Wallet app and the Password Keeper app are imported. Credit card credentials are not imported. After the Password Keeper data is imported, it is removed from the backup file; however, other personal data remains in the backup file. Manage passwords in Password Keeper You can add, cha[...]

Prevent password and username copying You can turn on or turn off the password and username copying feature at any time. 1. In the Password Keeper application, swipe down from the top of the screen. Tap . 2. Clear the Allow Clipboard Copy checkbox. The Copy Password and Copy Username options are no longer available. You cannot copy and paste your p[...]

Lock Password Keeper There are two ways to lock Password Keeper. You can lock it manually or set the option to have Password Keeper lock automatically when you minimize the application or lock the screen. In the Password Keeper application, swipe down from the top of the screen, and do one of the following: • To lock manually, tap . • To lock a[...]

Share text and websites with Password Keeper To add websites or text to your Password Keeper records, do all of the following: 1. Open any application or browse to a website and select the information you want to share with Password Keeper. 2. Tap > . 3. Tap Password Keeper . 4. Add any additional information to your new record. 5. Tap Save . Us[...]

Media Camera Camera app at a glance Taking pictures and recording videos Tip: To quickly take a picture or start recording a video from the Camera application, press the Volume Up key or the Volume Down key. Press either key again to stop recording. Take a picture Tip : To make sure that your picture looks the best when being displayed on devices o[...]

• To zoom in or zoom out, slide your fingers apart or together on the screen. Zoom only works in Normal and Stabilization shooting modes. 2. Do any of the following: • To take one picture, tap anywhere on the screen. • To take continuous pictures when you have Burst shooting mode turned on, touch and hold the screen. The camera will stop taki[...]

Peek at the last picture or video that you took You can peek at the last picture that you took or the video that you recorded to see if you captured what you wanted. 1. Touch and hold the thumbnail at the bottom of the screen. 2. Drag your finger up to expand the thumbnail. 3. Do one of the following: • To return to the Camera app, lift your fing[...]

Change the capture settings You can change the scene mode, the shooting mode, choose whether you use your flash, switch between the front camera and back camera, and more. 1. Tap . 2. Tap the setting that you want to change. To return to Normal mode, tap the mode icon in the upper-left corner of the camera screen. Shooting modes Shooting modes chan[...]

Icon Description pictures together and can capture the contrast between the light and dark areas of a scene. Scene modes Scene modes are designed to improve the quality of the picture or video by changing settings, such as contrast, brightness, and so on. Icon Description Auto This is the most common mode. It's available for the camera, video [...]

Troubleshooting: Camera I can't turn on the flash or use the video light Try the following actions: • There might not be enough battery power left to use the flash or video light. Charge your BlackBerry device and try again. • The flash might still be charging. Wait a moment and then try again. • Make sure you're using the rear-faci[...]

Pictures Pictures app at a glance Recent screen Depending on the app you're in, see the media files that you recently watched, listened to, viewed, added to your BlackBerry device, and so on. Albums screen See all of the pictures and videos that you took and downloaded or uploaded to your BlackBerry device. Pictures and videos are organized in[...]

Date screen See all of the videos and pictures that you took and downloaded or uploaded to your BlackBerry device, organized by the date that you took them. Videos and pictures are organized by the most recently taken or added, to the oldest videos and pictures. Viewing your pictures Zoom in to or out from a picture With a picture open on the scree[...]

To stop playing or viewing the media file on the DLNA Certified device, tap . Switch between your personal and work spaces When BlackBerry Balance technology is set up on your BlackBerry device and you have at least one media file saved on your device, you can quickly switch between your personal and work spaces. 1. In the Pictures app, on the Date[...]

1. Open the picture that you want to share. 2. To edit the picture before you send it, tap . 3. Edit the picture. 4. Tap Save . 5. Tap . Take a screen shot of your device To take a screen capture of your BlackBerry device, press the Volume Up key and the Volume Down key at the same time. Note: If you have BlackBerry Balance installed on your device[...]

Tip: To move a picture into a different folder, touch and hold the picture that you want to move. Tap Move . Tap . Tap the folder that you want to move the picture into. Tap Move . Supported picture file extensions Your BlackBerry device is designed to support the following picture file formats. • BMP • JPG • GIF • PNG • TIF • WBMP For [...]

Music Music app at a glance Now Playing screen or album's cover art Play a song and then tap this icon to control the song that you're listening to. You can also check this screen to find more information about the song that's playing and the order of your music. Recent screen Depending on the app you're in, see the media files [...]

Album screen or See the media files that you downloaded or uploaded to your BlackBerry device. Playlists screen Create and edit your own playlists and listen to collections of songs that were automatically gathered for you by your BlackBerry device. Playing your music Play, pause, or skip a song 1. In the Music app, tap a song or album to listen to[...]

You can wirelessly play or view media files saved on your BlackBerry device on supported DLNA Certified devices, such as computers, TVs, or other home entertainment equipment. Pictures and videos can also be viewed on supported HDMI displays. Tip: To find out if the device that you're trying to play or view a media file on is DLNA Certified, o[...]

• To add the album that's currently playing to a playlist, touch and hold the album name. Tap . Edit or rename a playlist 1. In a playlist, tap . • To change the name of a playlist, tap the current name. • To add a song, tap . Beside the songs, artists, and albums that you want to add, tap . • To delete a song, tap . • To change the [...]

Save your music on the Now Playing screen as a playlist On the Now Playing screen, tap . • To save the music as a new playlist, tap Save as Playlist . • To add the music to an existing playlist, tap Add to Playlist . Play your last music selection If you set up a great music list on the Now Playing screen and then closed the Music app or starte[...]

Supported audio and video file extensions, formats, and codecs Depending on your BlackBerry device model and wireless network, some file extensions, formats, and codecs might not be supported. File extension Supported video codec(s) Supported audio codec(s) 3GP H.263, H.264, MPEG-4 AAC, AMR 3G2 H.263, H.264, MPEG-4 AAC, AMR , QCELP ASF WMV 9 WMA AV[...]

File extension Supported video codec(s) Supported audio codec(s) SPMID — SP-MIDI WAV — PCM, GSM WMA — WMA 9, WMA 10 For information about media file extensions, formats, and codecs for your device, visit www.blackberry.com/docs/ smartphones and click Smartphones > BlackBerry Smartphones > Supported Media . Troubleshooting: Music I can&a[...]

Videos Videos app at a glance Recent screen Depending on the app you're in, see the media files that you recently watched, listened to, viewed, added to your BlackBerry device, and so on. Album screen or See the media files that you downloaded or uploaded to your BlackBerry device. User Guide Media 154[...]

Date screen See the videos and pictures that you took on your BlackBerry device, organized by the date that you took them. Watching your videos Tip: If you see the unwatched indicator on a video thumbnail, , it means the video hasn't been watched yet. Play or pause a video 1. Open a video. 2. To show the video controls, tap the screen. 3. Tap [...]

To play or view other media files while still connected to the DLNA Certified device, tap and select a media file. To stop playing or viewing the media file on the DLNA Certified device, tap . Doing more with your videos You can do much more in the Videos app, such as delete videos, send or share videos with friends, and so on. You can also view th[...]

File extension Supported video codec(s) Supported audio codec(s) AVI MJPEG, MPEG-4 MPEG-3 F4V V6 Sorenson Spark ISMV (fragmented MP4) H.264, WMV9 AAC, WMA M4V H.263, H.264, MPEG-4 AAC, MPEG-3, PCM MKV H.264, MPEG-4 AAC, MPEG-3, PCM MOV H.263, H.264, MJPEG, MPEG-4 AAC, AMR, QCELP MP4 H.263, H.264, MPEG-4 AAC, AMR MPEG H.263, H.264, MPEG-4 AAC, MPEG-[...]

Troubleshooting: Videos I can't open a media file Make sure the file is in a format that your BlackBerry device supports. BlackBerry Story Maker About BlackBerry Story Maker The BlackBerry Story Maker lets you make your own story in the form of a movie using pictures and videos that are saved on your BlackBerry device. Preview a story in Black[...]

Edit a story made with BlackBerry Story Maker You can edit and revise stories that you make with BlackBerry Story Maker. 1. Tap an existing story. • To change the theme, tap a theme on the right side of the screen. • To change the order of the pictures and videos or to edit them, tap . • To add or remove pictures and videos, tap > . • To[...]

• Play on : In the Music, Pictures, and Video apps, use the Play on feature to automatically play or view a file on a selected DLNA Certified device. • Media Sharing : In the Media Sharing settings, if you selected a DLNA Certified device to share media files with, the device that you selected will be able to wirelessly access your media files.[...]

• To grant access to devices so that they can access your media files, tap Devices . Select the checkbox beside each device that you want to grant access to. Give your device a nickname You can change the name of your BlackBerry device as it appears to other devices. This nickname is helpful when you share media files wirelessly or connect using [...]

Maps and locations Maps Finding a place Find a place on a map You can use the GPS feature on your BlackBerry device to search for a location and then view it on a map to see where you need to go. On the Map tab, in the Search field, enter an address or a descriptive word, such as "coffee" or "hospital." Tip: When viewing multipl[...]

To stop turn-by-turn directions in the map view or detail view, tap . To stop turn-by-turn directions in the street-level view, tap anywhere on the screen > . Switch to the map or detail view for turn-by-turn directions By default, turn-by-turn directions start with the street-level view of the route. To switch to one of the high-level views, do[...]

Recalculate routes While viewing or listening to turn-by-turn directions, you can manually recalculate your directions when you make a wrong turn or would like alternative directions. 1. If you are in the street-level view, to show the navigation bar, tap the screen. 2. Tap > . My places You can find your favorites, recent places, and contacts&a[...]

View your recent places BlackBerry Maps remembers and organizes the last 100 places you looked up so that you can quickly access them again when you need to. On the My Places tab, tap Recents . Clear your recent places You can clear the list of recently viewed places inBlackBerry Maps. Tip: If you have places that you want to keep so that you don&a[...]

Change default route settings If you always want BlackBerry Maps to show you the fastest or shortest route, or want to avoid certain things on your route, such as highways, toll roads, car-sharing lanes, or ferries, you can change your default settings. 1. In the Maps app, swipe down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap > Route Options . Switch be[...]

1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap Settings > Location Services . 3. Tap the Traffic Data Collection switch. Turn on or turn off location-based ads If location-based ads are turned on, apps using the Advertising Service can use your GPS location to present more relevant promotional content or deals. No data that[...]

Compass Compass at a glance About the compass The digital compass on your BlackBerry device works like a regular compass, but also includes additional features. For example, you can choose whether the compass points to true north or magnetic north. The compass also works in any direction or orientation, including upside down. Point the compass to t[...]

• To navigate based on true north, at the bottom of the screen, set the switch to On . • To navigate based on magnetic north, at the bottom of the screen, set the switch to Off . Troubleshooting: Compass I'm not getting an accurate reading from the compass Try the following actions: • If the compass doesn't point north, move your Bl[...]

Applications and features Remember Collecting and organizing tasks, notes, and more with the Remember app BlackBerry Remember is a productivity app for collecting, managing, and categorizing the information that you want to remember. With the Remember app, you can sort your information as entries in folders, categorize the entries with tags, record[...]

If you add an entry to a folder that's synced with one of your accounts, you might not be able to choose whether the entry is a note or task. 1. In a folder or on the Remember folder screen, tap . 2. Tap Note or Task . 3. Enter the information for the entry, such as a title, notes, and a due date. 4. Tap Save . Tip: To quickly create a list (f[...]

2. Tap . 3. Speak your voice note. 4. When you're finished, tap > Save . Tip: You can also take pictures without leaving the BlackBerry Remember app. To take a picture, in a folder or on the Remember folder screen, tap . Send something to the Remember app Using the sharing capabilities of your BlackBerry device, you can send photos, videos,[...]

2. Tap . 3. Tap a color. 4. Tap Save . Delete a folder or an entry in the Remember app CAUTION: If you delete a folder, the entries inside the folder are also deleted. 1. In the Remember app, touch and hold a folder or an entry. 2. Tap . Viewing and searching your Remember entries Search for an entry in the Remember app 1. In the Remember app, in t[...]

I can't send something to the Remember app Some items, such as calendar events, can't be sent directly to BlackBerry Remember. You should be able to send photos, videos, audio files, websites, contacts, and Documents To Go files to the Remember app. You might not be able to share certain items into folders that are synced with a work acco[...]

The Calendar app at a glance Set up email or other types of accounts on your device You can add email accounts, social networking accounts (such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn), or even an Evernote account to your device. 1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. User Guide Applications and features 175[...]

2. Tap > Accounts . 3. If you already added an account to your device, tap to add another account. Subscribe to a public calendar on your device Make sure you have the address for the public calendar in iCalShare (ICS) format. You can add a public calendar that uses the ICS format to your BlackBerry device so that you can see that calendar in th[...]

View your events You can switch between viewing your events by day, week, or month. In the Calendar app, do one of the following: • To view events for a single day, tap . To switch between agenda, schedule, and people view, tap the date at the top of the screen. Tap Agenda , Schedule , or People . • To view events for a week, tap . Try using th[...]

Tip: In any schedule view (for example, in the day schedule view or in the week view), you can also create an event by just tapping a spot on the schedule. Tap the New Event block that appears to change the event. Invite people to an event If your account supports adding participants to events, then you can add participants either when you create t[...]

Add conference call details to an event When you add conference call details to a meeting or event, participants with BlackBerry devices can use the Join Now feature to join the conference call without dialing the various numbers and conference call bridges. Tip: You can save your conference call details in the BlackBerry Calendar app settings so t[...]

Save conference call details in the Calendar app You can save the conference call bridge info in your BlackBerry Calendar app so that you can quickly add that info to your meeting invitations. 1. In the Calendar app, swipe down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap > Mobile Conferencing > . 3. Enter the conference call bridge information, such a[...]

1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap Settings > Accounts . 3. Tap . • To change the default account that you send email from, in the Email Address drop-down list, tap an account. • To change the default calendar that you add events to and send meeting invitations from, in the Calendar drop- down list, tap a ca[...]

Change how your calendar is displayed 1. In the Calendar app, swipe down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap Settings > General . • To change the view (day, week, or month) that you see when you open the calendar, in the Default Calendar View drop-down list, tap a view. • To change the day that the week starts on, in the First Day of the Week[...]

Contacts About the Contacts app When you add contacts to your BlackBerry device, connecting with them is easy. The Contacts app is integrated with the BlackBerry Hub, the BlackBerry Calendar, and other apps, so you can quickly add contacts to relevant messages and events or share your pictures and videos. If you added an email account or social net[...]

Adding contacts Set up email or other types of accounts on your device You can add email accounts, social networking accounts (such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn), or even an Evernote account to your device. 1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap > Accounts . 3. If you already added an account to your device, t[...]

Add a contact from the BlackBerry Hub 1. In the BlackBerry Hub, touch and hold a message. 2. Tap . • To add the contact to an existing contact entry (for example, to add a new email address for a contact), tap a contact from the list. • To add the contact as a new contact, tap . 3. Tap Save . Add a contact from the Calls screen 1. In the Phone [...]

Changing contacts Add or change a picture for a contact 1. In the Contacts app, tap a contact > . • To use a picture from a social networking account that you added, tap one of the available pictures at the top of the screen. • To use a saved picture from your picture library, in the picture area, tap . Browse to the picture. • To take a p[...]

2. Tap how you want to reach the contact. Set a custom ring tone for a contact 1. In the Contacts app, tap a contact. 2. Tap . 3. Tap Ring Tone and Notifications . 4. In the Phone Ring Tone drop-down list, tap a ring tone. 5. Tap Back . 6. Tap Save . Search for a contact Like other apps on your BlackBerry device, the Contacts app has a search featu[...]

2. Tap . 3. In the Show Account in Contact List section, set the switch that appears beside an account to Off . Sort your contacts Your contacts are originally sorted by first name, but you can also sort by last name or company. 1. In the Contacts app, swipe down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap Settings . 3. In the Sort Contacts by drop-down lis[...]

Clock Clock at a glance Change the clock face 1. In the Clock app, swipe down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap . 3. Tap the Clock Face drop-down list. 4. Tap Digital or Analog . User Guide Applications and features 189[...]

Alarm clock Set an alarm 1. Tap . 2. Set the Alarm switch to On . 3. Touch and hold the dial outside of the clock face. 4. Slide the dial around the clock face to your desired time. 5. To save the alarm time, tap anywhere on the screen. Tip: The dial allows you to set the alarm for five-minute increments. To set the alarm for a specific minute, tap[...]

• To change the alarm name, time, tone, recurrence, or snooze duration, tap an alarm. • To delete an alarm, touch and hold an alarm. Tap . Change your alarm tone 1. Do one of the following: • If you have one alarm set, tap . • If you have multiple alarms set, tap . 2. Tap an alarm. 3. Tap Alarm Tone . 4. Select one of the alarm tone options[...]

Stopwatch 1. Tap . 2. Tap Start . 3. To start a new lap, tap Lap . Timer Set the timer 1. Tap . 2. Touch and hold the dial outside of the clock face. 3. Slide the dial around the clock face to your desired time. 4. Tap Start . Tip: The dial allows you to set the timer in one-minute increments. To set the timer for a specific minute and second, tap [...]

2. Tap Add . 3. Enter a location. 4. Tap a city. Delete a city from the world clock screen 1. Tap . 2. Touch and hold a city. 3. Beside a city, tap . Turn on bedside mode You can turn on bedside mode when you go to sleep so that you're not notified when you receive new messages. In bedside mode, any alarms that you set will still go off and yo[...]

Hear phone calls in bedside mode When you enter bedside mode, all of your notifications are set to silent. You can choose to turn on only your phone while in bedside mode, so that phone calls are the only notifications that you receive. 1. In the Clock app, swipe down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap . 3. Set the Phone Calls in Bedside Mode switc[...]

Calculator Calculator at a glance Using the calculator Switch to a scientific or standard calculator You can switch the type of calculator that you are using by swiping left and right on your BlackBerry device. On the calculator screen, swipe left or right on the keypad. Convert a unit of measurement You can use the calculator on your BlackBerry de[...]

2. Choose a measurement type, the unit to convert from, and the unit to convert to. 3. Enter the value that you want to convert. Calculate a tip When you're out at a restaurant, you can use the tip calculator to figure out how much to leave for a tip. You can customize your calculations to specify the number of people included on the bill and [...]

Browser Browsing the Internet Browser at a glance Go to a website 1. Type a web address or search term into the address bar at the bottom of the Browser. 2. Tap Go . Change the current search engine After you change the search engine, the BlackBerry Browser continues to use the new search engine until you change it again. User Guide Applications an[...]

1. While you're typing a search term in the Browser, tap the search engine icon in the top right corner of the screen. 2. Tap the search engine that you want to use. Using Browser tabs Just like on your computer’s browser, you can open multiple webpages in tabs and switch between the tabs quickly. Open a new tab 1. In the Browser, tap . 2. T[...]

• To share the webpage that you're looking at, tap > . • To share a link or a picture, touch and hold the link or picture. Tap or . Search for text on a webpage On a webpage, tap > . View webpages in a reader-friendly format To help you focus on reading articles or other text on a webpage and remove distracting clutter like ads, you [...]

Add a website to your home screen You can create a shortcut to a website on your home screen so that you can quickly go to a website without opening the browser first. On a website, tap > . Changing your Browser settings Customize the Browser start screen You can change what you see when your first open the BlackBerry Browser. You can set a spec[...]

View your bookmarks by tags or in a list 1. In the Browser, tap > . 2. Tap or . Organizing your bookmarks It's a good idea to keep your bookmarks organized so that you can more easily find the webpages that you're looking for. Change your bookmarks You can change the name or web address of a bookmark. 1. In the Browser, tap > . 2. T[...]

• To go to a page in your history, tap the page. • To see your full tab history, tap . To dismiss your browsing history, tap anywhere on the screen. Tip: To view your full browsing history, tap > . Delete your browsing history 1. In the Browser, tap . 2. Tap • To delete all of your browsing history, tap . • To delete a specific webpage f[...]

Security settings Remove History Items Specify how often your device automatically deletes information from your BlackBerry Browser history. Private Browsing Keep your browsing information (your history, cached files, cookies, and so on) only while a browsing session is open. When you close the Browser, the information is automatically deleted. As [...]

Smart Tags The Smart Tags application explained The Smart Tags app takes bits of information and transforms the info into a smart tag. Info can include text, websites and other URIs, phone numbers, email addresses and connection information. You can copy the smart tag to an NFC tag, display it as a QR Code, or you can pass the smart tag directly to[...]

Delete a smart tag from your device 1. In the Smart Tags app, highlight one or more tags that you want to delete. 2. Tap . Create your own smart tag The NFC feature might not be available, depending on your wireless service provider, your administrator's settings, and your BlackBerry device model. You can create your own smart tag to share wit[...]

Use to create a smart tag that, when written to an NFC tag and then tapped on, connects you to a specified Wi-Fi network. Bluetooth Use to create a smart tag that, when written to an NFC tag and then tapped on, pairs you with a specified Bluetooth enabled device. Contact Use to create a smart tag that, when opened, adds the contact information in t[...]

Share a smart tag The NFC feature might not be available, depending on your wireless service provider, your administrator's settings, and your BlackBerry device model. In the Smart Tags app, highlight a tag. • To display the smart tag as a QR Code for another device to scan, tap . • To share the smart tag through a message, such as an emai[...]

Voice Control Using the BlackBerry Voice Control app The Voice Control app can make multitasking easier by allowing you to perform a variety of actions and tasks with your voice. Instead of navigating to a specific app, you can simply open the Voice Control app and speak your commands. You can use the Voice Control app to do the following: • Make[...]

Searching using the Voice Control app When you say your search terms, the Voice Control app automatically searches your BlackBerry device first. To search the Internet before searching your device, specify that you want to search the Internet when you say your search terms. For example, "Search the Internet for electric cars." To help imp[...]

2. After the beep, say the date, time, subject, and location of the meeting or appointment. For example, "Schedule a doctor's appointment tomorrow at 2 o'clock at the medical center." Tip: To add contacts to a meeting, include their names when you're scheduling the meeting. For example, "Schedule a team meeting with Ni[...]

2. After the beep, say "Update my Facebook status" and say your status. For example, "Update my Facebook status to heading to the movies tonight." Post a tweet using the Voice Control app 1. To open the Voice Control app, press and hold the Mute key on the right side of your BlackBerry device. 2. After the beep, say "Tweet&[...]

2. After the beep, say "Read my last email," or "Read my last text." Voice Control settings Change your Voice Control language 1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap Settings > Voice Control . 3. In the Language drop-down list, tap a language. Change the voice recognition mode The Voice Control a[...]

Games Change your Games profile When you create your profile, the Games app fills in the required information with information from your BBM profile. Changing your profile information in the Games app doesn't affect your BBM profile. In the Games app, tap > . • To change your profile picture tap Choose a picture . Scroll through the pictu[...]

2. Tap > Download . Add a game to your favorites After you discover a game you love, you can mark it as a favorite for quick access. 1. In the Games app, on the home screen, tap > . 2. Tap next to a game. To remove a game from your favorites, tap . Recommend a game You can recommend the games you love to your Games friends. Recommendations ar[...]

Troubleshooting: Games Only my friends can see my profile By default, your public profile is set to Off and only your friends can see your profile. You can change this setting to allow anyone to view your profile. 1. To edit your profile, tap on your display picture. 2. Set the Public profile switch to On . Organizing apps Leave an app or close an [...]

Move an app out of a folder 1. In a folder on the home screen, touch and hold an app icon until all of the icons start to blink. 2. Drag the app icon to the bottom of the screen and release. Rename a folder 1. On the home screen, tap a folder. 2. At the bottom of the screen, touch and hold the folder name. 3. Type the new name of the folder. 4. Tap[...]

Documents and files Documents To Go Getting started with Documents To Go Using Documents To Go, you can create, edit and format Microsoft Word documents, and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. You can also edit, view, and present Microsoft PowerPoint presentations on your BlackBerry device. Create a document or spreadsheet In Documents To Go, do one of [...]

1. Touch and hold the text you want to copy. 2. Highlight the area by moving the cursor indicators. 3. Tap the highlighted area. 4. Tap , or . 5. Touch and hold where you want to paste the text. 6. Tap . Save changes to a file in Documents To Go When you save a file using Documents To Go, you can choose where the file is saved. For example, you can[...]

Note: If you create or edit a file using Documents To Go in the work space and you want to save your file to the cloud, you must be logged in to a cloud application in the work space on your device. Editing documents Change the font or formatting To change the font or formatting, tap . • To change the text style or text formatting, tap . • To i[...]

Find and replace text in a document 1. Tap . 2. In the Find field, type a word or a phrase. 3. In the Replace field, type a word or phrase > Enter . 4. Tap or . 5. Tap to go to the next instance of the word or phrase in the document. Tip: To see more options, tap . Editing spreadsheets Resize a row or column 1. Tap a row or column header. 2. Tou[...]

4. Tap . Change the font or formatting • To change the font or formatting of text, tap . • To change the number format in a cell, highlight the cell, and tap . Tip: You can edit existing formulas by making changes to them in the text bar at the top of the screen. Cut, copy, and paste a cell, row, or column 1. Select a cell, row, or column. 2. T[...]

• Slide your finger to the left to go forward in the presentation. 2. Tap the slide that you want to jump to. Reorder the slides 1. Touch and hold a slide in the top frame. 2. When the device vibrates, drag the slide to where you want to move it. 3. Release the slide. Hide or delete slides Tap a slide in the top frame. • To hide a slide, tap . [...]

Zoom in or out on a slide During a presentation, you can focus in on an area of a slide by using the zoom feature. The zoom action is reflected on the presentation screen for your audience to see. 1. To zoom in to an area of a slide while presenting, slide your fingers apart. 2. To move to another area of a slide and maintain the slide zoom, slide [...]

View files on connected devices or networks You can view files on devices that are connected to your BlackBerry device, such as a media card or a device connected by a USB cable. If you are logged in to a cloud application on your device, you can also access files stored in the cloud. To access a file stored on another device: 1. Tap . 2. Tap a dev[...]

Sort files and folders You can view your files and folders in order by name, date, type or size. You can also decide whether to view your files and folders in ascending or descending order. Tip: To change the way you view your files and folders, tap to view them as a list or to view them as a grid. Tap > . • To change the way files and folders[...]

Copy a file 1. Touch and hold a file or folder. 2. Tap . 3. Navigate to where you want to copy the file or folder. 4. Tap Paste . Working with files stored in the cloud Retrieve files saved to the cloud If you are logged in to a cloud application on your BlackBerry device, you can use File Manager to access files that you have stored in the cloud. [...]

Change cloud application settings You can change your settings for items like the back up options and network usage for your cloud applications. When you enable back up options, changes to files in the selected applications are automatically updated and stored in the cloud. To change your settings: 1. Tap . 2. Tap . Tapping launches the cloud appli[...]

You can also use BlackBerry Link to keep your media files and documents in sync between your device and your computer. To download BlackBerry Link, on your computer, visit www.blackberry.com/BlackBerryLink and select the Windows or Mac option. For more information about synchronizing media files and documents, see the Help in BlackBerry Link. Tip: [...]

9. On your computer, do one of the following: • If your computer uses a Windows operating system, in a Run command, type the IP address using the following format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx. • If your computer uses a Mac operating system, click Go > Connect to Server . Type the IP address using the following format: smb://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx. 10. Go to [...]

Insert or remove the SIM card CAUTION: Your BlackBerry device is designed for use with a micro SIM card. To avoid possible damage to your device, do not insert a SIM card adapter into your device. To insert the SIM card, slide it into place as shown. To remove the SIM card: 1. Push the SIM card partly out by placing your index finger in the opening[...]

Insert or remove the battery and a media card Before you start using your BlackBerry device, it is recommended that you charge the battery. The battery in the box that your device came in isn't fully charged. A media card is optional. If a media card is included, it might already be inserted. Do one of the following: • To insert the battery,[...]

Using a media card Want more space to store your ring tones, videos, pictures, and songs? For additional space to save documents and media files, you can insert a microSD card into your BlackBerry device. Using a media card can help to increase the performance and power efficiency of your device. You might be able to move large amounts of data by s[...]

3. Do any of the following: • Set the Device Encryption switch to On . • Set the Media Card Encryption switch to On . CAUTION: Try to decrypt or back up your encrypted media card files before a security wipe, which is designed to delete your BlackBerry device data including the encryption key. You can't access encrypted media card files wi[...]

Optimize your device's performance If you find that your BlackBerry device is running unusally slow, try any of the following: • Close any apps that you aren't using. • Delete messages that you don't need to keep. • In your browser privacy settings, clear your history, cookies, and other website data. Error messages: Media card[...]

Troubleshooting: Storage space My device isn't recognized when I connect it to my computer If your computer doesn't automatically detect your BlackBerry device, try the following: • Check the USB cable and points of connection. • On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. Tap Settings > Storage and Access . Dependin[...]

Settings and options Connections Check which wireless networks your device connects to Your BlackBerry device won't necessarily connect to every type of network that's listed on your device. Your device is capable of connecting to all the networks listed, but actually connecting to each type of network also depends on your wireless servic[...]

Your device is connected to the network type shown but the network functionality is limited. You're likely able to make a phone call, but not able to access the Internet or view email messages. You have no mobile network coverage. Your device is roaming. Extra charges might apply. You are connected to the BlackBerry Infrastructure. The number [...]

Tips: Choosing a connection Your BlackBerry device is capable of a wide range of connections, to increase what you can do with your device and how it interacts with other devices. Take a look at the list of connections to learn about the different types of connections, some tips for when to use each connection, and maybe learn a few things you didn[...]

applications you have installed on your BlackBerry device, NFC can also be used to turn your device into a digital wallet to allow you to do things such as make payments with your BlackBerry device. Shared Internet connections You can use your BlackBerry device's connection to the mobile network to allow other devices to access the Internet. T[...]

Mobile network Connect to the mobile network To turn on your mobile network connection, airplane mode must be turned off. 1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap Settings > Network Connections > Mobile Network . 3. Set the Mobile Network switch to On . To turn off your connection to the mobile network, set the Mob[...]

2. Tap Settings > Network Connections > Mobile Network . 3. If the Mobile Network switch is off, set it to On . 4. Set the Network Selection Mode to Manual . 5. When your device finishes scanning for networks, tap a network. Turn off data services while roaming Depending on your wireless service plan, you might be able to turn off data servic[...]

Wi-Fi Connect to a Wi-Fi network When you connect to a Wi-Fi network, your BlackBerry device saves the network information. The next time you're within range of the saved Wi-Fi network, if Wi-Fi is turned on, your device connects automatically. 1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap Wi-Fi . 3. If the Wi-Fi switch [...]

Delete a saved Wi-Fi network Your BlackBerry device can store up to 64 saved networks. If you have a lot of saved networks on your device and you don't use them all, you can delete some to tidy up your Saved Networks screen. Deleting saved networks that use a hidden SSID can also help preserve battery life. 1. On the home screen, swipe down fr[...]

The SSID is the name that the network uses to identify itself. Usually, this field is automatically filled, but if the Wi-Fi network is hidden, you must enter the SSID to connect. and select the Hidden SSID checkbox. Security Type Set the security type that the Wi-Fi network uses. Depending on the network you're trying to connect to, you might[...]

4. Tap Save . Troubleshooting: Wi-Fi Troubleshooting wizard: I can't connect to a Wi-Fi network The troubleshooting wizard guides you through a series of questions and tasks that are intended to help you solve your Wi- Fi connection issue. Start the troubleshooting wizard http://docs.blackberry.com/troubleshooting/wi-fi/en Note: This troublesh[...]

same time, and that not more than one Wi-Fi router within range is set to send its profile. For more information, see the information that came with your router. • If you use PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-FAST, or EAP-TTLS to connect to a Wi-Fi network, check that you installed the root certificate for the certificate authority server that created the certi[...]

5. On the device that you want to connect to the mobile hotspot, proceed as you would if you were connecting the device to any other Wi-Fi network. You need to know the name of the mobile hotspot and the password you set during the setup process. Find your Mobile Hotspot mode settings You set most of the settings for your mobile hotspot the first t[...]

I can't connect multiple devices to my mobile hotspot Depending on your wireless service plan, you might not be able to connect multiple devices to your mobile hotspot, or the number of devices you can connect might be less than eight. Internet tethering Sharing your mobile network connection using Internet tethering Internet tethering allows [...]

Bluetooth Turn on Bluetooth technology 1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap . When Bluetooth technology is on, turns blue and appears in the upper-left corner of the screen. To turn off Bluetooth technology, tap again. Pair and connect with a Bluetooth enabled device Before you can connect your BlackBerry device with[...]

4. Touch and hold the device you want to rename. 5. Tap . 6. In the Device Name field, enter the new name for the device. Disconnect from a paired Bluetooth enabled device 1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap Bluetooth . 3. Touch and hold the device you want to disconnect. 4. Tap . Delete a saved Bluetooth enabled de[...]

• To change how long your BlackBerry device tries to send messages to the car kit before it times out, adjust the Message Download Timeout slider. • To change which accounts your car kit can access, in the Message Access Accounts section, select or clear the checkbox beside each account. Let your car kit use your device's network credentia[...]

• If Mobile Hotspot mode is turned on, verify that you're trying to connect to a Bluetooth enabled device that uses the Handsfree, Serial Port, or Personal Area Network profiles. I keep losing the connection with my Bluetooth enabled car kit • Check that your car kit is using the latest software version that is available. For more informat[...]

Send a file using NFC The NFC feature might not be available, depending on your wireless service provider, your administrator's settings, and your BlackBerry device model. With NFC you can exchange many kinds of files, including pictures, music, contact info, and even webpages, between your BlackBerry device and other NFC-enabled devices. 1. D[...]

1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap Settings > Software Updates . 3. Tap Check for Updates . You can also update your device software using BlackBerry Link. For more information, see the Help documentation for BlackBerry Link. Language Change your display language 1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of[...]

4. In the Language drop-down list, tap the language you want to use. Keyboard and typing Keyboard and typing at a glance Creating custom text shortcuts Word substitution lets you create your own text shortcuts so that when you enter a shortcut your BlackBerry device replaces the shortcut with a full word or phrase. Tip: Word substitution is sometim[...]

3. Set the Show Predictions switch to On . Add a new text shortcut 1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap Settings > Language and Input > Prediction and Correction > Word Substitution . 3. Tap . Change or delete a text shortcut 1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap Settings > [...]

Tip: To hide the keyboard, tap the screen outside a text entry field. If you want to hide the keyboard and there's nowhere to tap on the screen, swipe two fingers down from the top of the keyboard. Delete a word Swipe one finger back across the keyboard. Note : If you type in a right-to-left language, swipe from left to right. User Guide Setti[...]

Typing on the Keyboard Type an accented character 1. On the BlackBerry Keyboard, touch and hold the letter that you want to add the accent to. 2. When accented characters appear above the letter, slide your finger onto the accented character that you want to type. 3. Lift your finger. Tip: To type an uppercase accented character, tap first. Or, whe[...]

Cut, copy, and paste text 1. To highlight text, touch and hold the text. To change your selection, move the cursor indicators. 2. Do one of the following: • To copy the text, touch and hold the highlighted text. Tap . • To cut the text, touch and hold the highlighted text. Tap . 3. To paste the text, touch and hold where you want to paste the t[...]

Spell check Turn on spell check 1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap Settings > Language and Input > Spell Check . 3. Set the Spell Check switch to On . Accept spelling suggestions If spell check is turned on, spelling mistakes are underlined in red as you type. Tap the underlined word. • To accept a spelling[...]

Change Keyboard, input, or typing settings You can personalize your typing experience by changing the BlackBerry Keyboard, input, or typing settings on your BlackBerry device. 1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap Settings > Language and Input . Troubleshooting: Keyboard and typing I can't show the Keyboard If[...]

Insert or remove the SIM card CAUTION: Your BlackBerry device is designed for use with a micro SIM card. To avoid possible damage to your device, do not insert a SIM card adapter into your device. To insert the SIM card, slide it into place as shown. To remove the SIM card: 1. Push the SIM card partly out by placing your index finger in the opening[...]

Insert or remove the battery and a media card Before you start using your BlackBerry device, it is recommended that you charge the battery. The battery in the box that your device came in isn't fully charged. A media card is optional. If a media card is included, it might already be inserted. Do one of the following: • To insert the battery,[...]

Turn off your device Press and hold the Power/Lock key on the top of your BlackBerry device. Put your device in standby mode When you put your BlackBerry device in standby mode, the device screen backlight turns off and the screen locks. Wireless connections and clock alarms aren't affected. Press the Power/Lock key on the top of your device. [...]

Restart or reset your device If your BlackBerry device is running slower than usual or not responding, turning off and turning back on your device might help to solve the problem. Do one of the following: • To restart your device, press and hold the Power/Lock key on the top of your device. Tap . • To reset your device, press and hold the Power[...]

The battery isn't inserted. Check your battery power level 1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap Settings > About . 3. In the Category drop-down list, tap Hardware . 4. To view the percentage of remaining battery power, see the Battery section. Charge your device Before you start using your BlackBerry device, [...]

• Charge your device for an extended period of time rather than charging in small increments, for example, charging for less than 15 minutes. • Avoid using your device while it is charging, to help it charge faster. • Charge your device often, even when the battery charge isn't low. • Avoid leaving your device in extremely hot or cold [...]

For information about returning your device to BlackBerry for recycling and safe disposal, from a browser on your computer visit www.blackberry.com/recycling . The recycling and trade-up program is available only in certain areas. RIM and environmental sustainability BlackBerry is committed to reducing the environmental impact of BlackBerry product[...]

Turn of connections If your device is out of a network coverage area, turn off the connection so that your device doesn't continuously search for a network signal. To turn off or change network connections, on the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. Tap Settings > Network Connections . Update your software You'll often [...]

1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap Settings > Accessibility . 3. Change your settings. Turn on Magnify mode You can use Magnify mode to enlarge the information on your BlackBerry device screen. You can zoom in to or zoom out from the screen, even if you use an application that doesn't normally support zoomi[...]

Temporarily turn off Magnify mode There may be times when you want to temporarily turn off the magnification of your screen to see the whole screen at once, and then turn on Magnify mode again to continue what you were doing. To temporarily turn off Magnify mode: • Using two fingers, swipe down from the top of the screen. To turn on Magnify mode [...]

Turn on Hearing Aid mode This feature might not be supported depending on your BlackBerry device model. Hearing Aid mode is designed to improve the compatibility of your device with your hearing aid. When you have Hearing Aid mode turned on, appears on the Status bar. 1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap Settings >[...]

You can also quickly turn on the BlackBerry Screen Reader by triple-pressing the Power key. If you don't want to be able to turn on the BlackBerry Screen Reader in this way, you can turn off the Enable using triple tap option in the screen reader settings. To turn off the BlackBerry Screen Reader, triple-press the Power key. BlackBerry Screen [...]

5. In the drop-down list, tap High or Low . Turn on the Silent on Calls setting No one wants to be interrupted when on a phone call. The Silent on Calls setting prevents the BlackBerry Screen Reader from reading back information while you're on a call. 1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap Settings > Accessibi[...]

app as they are in all other apps. However, there are additional gestures that will help you navigate when the BlackBerry Screen Reader is turned on. Note: There are also additional gestures used in specific apps, such as the BlackBerry Calendar app, the Phone app, BlackBerry Hub and on the home screen. Task Gesture Set and speak the point of regar[...]

Task Gesture Change the text or web content size Swipe up with one finger while in the content to increase the size; swipe down with one finger while in the content to decrease the size. Move left, right, up, or down Swipe left, right, up, or down with three fingers. Stop the BlackBerry Screen Reader from reading that point of focus Swipe down and [...]

Task Gesture Change speech volume Swipe up with one finger to increase the volume. Swipe down with one finger to decrease the volume. Change speech verbosity Tap with one finger to change the verbosity level. Levels to choose from are either High or Low. Change speech speed Swipe left with one finger to decrease the speech rate. Swipe right with on[...]

Using the BlackBerry Screen Reader on the home screen When you're on the home screen, you can use these additional BlackBerry Screen Readergestures. Task Gesture Switch between the work and personal workspaces Swipe down near the right side of the screen using three fingers. Minimize the application and show your Active Frames Swipe up from th[...]

BlackBerry Link features on your device About BlackBerry Link features on your device If you have BlackBerry Link on your computer, you can use your BlackBerry device to: • View and delete files that are stored on your computer. • Sync your music, pictures, videos, and documents between your device and your computer. To download the latest vers[...]

Copy a file to your device After you save a file that's stored on your computer to your BlackBerry device, you can view the file even when you're not connected to the Internet. 1. Touch and hold a file that's stored on your computer. 2. Tap . 3. Navigate to where you want to save the file. For example, on your media card. 4. Tap Past[...]

• If your device is connected to a mobile network instead of a Wi-Fi network, in the BlackBerry Link section, change the Use Mobile Network switch to On . • In the BlackBerry Link section, verify that the BlackBerry Link switch is set to On . If you still can't see your computer files, try any of the following from your computer: • Verif[...]

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