BlackBerry 2.0.1 - Manuals

Using the touch screen Watch a video about touch screen gestures: English Spanish Scroll and move between items To scroll through a list, pan a webpage, move between pictures and more, slide your finger up and down or right and left. Zoom in and zoom out To zoom in and zoom out of a webpage, picture...

Show the keyboard To show the keyboard, swipe in from the bottom-left frame onto the screen. Zoom in and zoom out quickly To zoom in and zoom out quickly, double-tap a webpage, picture or other content. Go back To navigate within an application, you can swipe up from the bottom frame towards the lef...

If you have a BlackBerry PlayBook tablet that can connect to mobile networks, you need to insert a micro SIM card before the tablet can connect with a mobile network. 1. Remove the micro SIM card tray from the back of your tablet. 2. Place your micro SIM card into the tray. Make sure that the corner...

View your notifications Your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet uses notifications to keep you informed about software updates, new messages, calendar reminders, battery power level and much more. When new notifications come in, the top-left or top-right corner of the screen glows red. Watch a video about u...

To set options for roaming, tap > Mobile Network . Tap to watch a video about how to insert the micro-SIM card. BlackBerry Balance Lock or unlock your enterprise (work) perimeter, if one has been created by your administrator. Calendar notification Open the Calendar app to view the appointment. E...

Setting up your tablet Once you have completed the setup wizard, you can further customise your tablet by changing your settings. There are several preferences you can change, such as the time, keyboard type and language. 1. To personalise your tablet, on the status bar, tap . • To set the date and ...

grouping of applications, data, and network connections that allows for targeted control and management. It has separate data storage, application permissions and network routing rules.By default, your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet uses a personal perimeter. Your corporate IT department can then create...

Messages Add an email address and social networking account Watch a video about using the Messages app: English Save time by reading all of your messages from your email addresses and social apps in one inbox on your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. Respond to work emails and Facebook messages all from t...

• Incoming and outgoing messaging server port numbers• Incoming and outgoing messaging server SSL settings• Whether push email is supported 1. Tap . 2. Tap Accounts > Add New Account > Email, Calendar and Contacts . 3. Tap Advanced Setup . 4. Tap the type of address that you're adding. 5. Ente...

Send an email 1. Tap . 2. In the To field, enter an email address or a contact name. 3. Type a message. • To add an attachment, tap . • To set the importance level, tap . • To save a draft of the message, tap > Save . 4. To send a message, tap . Reply to a message Tap . Reply all to a message Tap...

Contacts Add, change or delete a contact Watch a video about using the clock app: English 1. To add a contact, tap . 2. Enter the contact information. 3. Tap . Change a contact Tap . Delete a contact Tap . Merge your contacts When you add multiple email accounts or social app accounts, like LinkedIn...

Contact views View contact details, including phone numbers and email addresses. Tap . View status messages from social apps, like Twitter. Tap . View feeds about a contact's company. Tap the title to read the whole story. Tap . View upcoming and past meetings with a contact. Tap . View a list of pe...

Calendar Add, change or delete an event Watch a video about using the calendar: English 1. Tap . • Enter the event information.• To invite a participant, in the Attendees field, enter the name or email address of the participant. 2. Tap . Change an event Tap . Delete an event Tap . Respond to a meet...

Browser Browsing the web Watch a video about using the browser: English When you browse to a webpage using your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, you might have the option of viewing either the mobile or the regular version of the webpage. Choose the regular view to take advantage of your tablet's full sc...

BlackBerry Bridge About BlackBerry Bridge Watch a video about BlackBerry Bridge: English Watch a video about using BlackBerry Bridge to access BlackBerry Messenger: English If you're running BlackBerry Device Software 5.0 or later on your BlackBerry smartphone, you can connect your BlackBerry PlayBo...

Tasks Have a growing to-do list? Use the Tasks app to help you stay focused on important actions. Memos Instead of jotting notes on scraps of paper that can be easily misplaced, use memos to keep your information organised and easy to find. Bridge Browser Browse the Internet using your smartphone’s ...

1. On your tablet home screen, on the status bar, tap > BlackBerry Bridge . 2. Tap Setup > Next > Continue . 3. On your smartphone, in BlackBerry Bridge, click Add New Tablet > Continue . 4. Point your smartphone camera at the barcode that appears on your tablet to scan the barcode. 5. O...

Switch between screens You can quickly view many items that are on your smartphone, such as websites, files, pictures and videos, on your tablet's larger screen. Highlight an item on your smartphone. Press the key and click View on PlayBook or the corresponding option. Hide apps or accounts On the D...

On a BlackBerry smartphone with a physical keyboard, move the cursor to the edge of your tablet screen. Click the trackpad.On a touch screen, you can use tablet swiping gestures on your smartphone's screen to navigate your tablet. Scroll Press and hold the key and slide your finger up or down on the...

Do data charges apply? Data charges might apply if you aren't on a Wi-Fi network while BlackBerry Bridge is connected.If a Wi-Fi connection is not available while BlackBerry Bridge is connected, applications on your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet can use your BlackBerry smartphone's mobile connection to...

Troubleshooting: BlackBerry Bridge Issue Possible cause or solution I can't pair my BlackBerry PlayBook tablet with my BlackBerry smartphone Verify that the BlackBerry Bridge app is installed on your smartphone and that the BlackBerry Bridge field is set to On . You can download the application from...

Connections Connect to a mobile network Before you begin: To connect to a mobile network, insert a micro SIM card that is set up for data service into your | tablet. Depending on your tablet model, you might not be able to connect to a mobile network. For more information, contact your wireless serv...

• If you use EAP-TLS to connect to a Wi-Fi network, verify that you have added your authentication certificate to your tablet. The certificate must be transferred to your tablet before you can connect to the network. For more information, talk to your administrator. • To view details about your tabl...

Delete a paired device In the list of paired devices, tap the device > > . Make your tablet discoverable To allow other Bluetooth enabled devices to search for your tablet and attempt to connect to it, you can make it discoverable. Set the Discoverable switch to On . To help protect your table...

My list of paired Bluetooth enabled devices doesn't appear Verify that the Bluetooth connection on your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet is turned on. Tether your tablet to a Bluetooth enabled device Need Internet on the go, but you're not near a Wi-Fi hotspot? When there's no other way to access the Inte...

Share files between your computer and tablet using Wi-FiWi-Fi Watch a video about ways to share files: English Want an easy way to connect your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet for easy file sharing? By using the file-sharing option with Wi­-Fi, you can drag and drop documents, pictures, videos, music and...

When you connect your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet to an HDMI display, you need to change the default aspect ratio settings. Depending on the display you have, the setting may be called Full Pixel, Screen Fit or something similar. If you are viewing videos, change the setting to 16:9. If you are using...

Keyboard and typing Using the keyboard Watch a video about typing on the touchscreen: English Show the keyboard Tap a text field or swipe in from the bottom-left frame onto the screen.If you have a Bluetooth keyboard attached to your BlackBerry PlayBook, you must swipe in from the bottom-left frame ...

Troubleshooting: Keyboard and typing Issue Possible cause or solution I cannot use the spell checker You can only use the spell checker on the text that you type. The keyboard is not displaying If you have a Bluetooth keyboard connected to your BlackBerry PlayBooktablet, the keyboard on your tablet ...

Switch between open apps Using the touchpad, point to the right or to the left of the screen. When the pointer changes to or , click the touchpad. Show the home screen Using the touchpad, point to the bottom of the screen. When the pointer changes to , click the touchpad. Show the status bar Using t...

Documents To Go Getting started with Documents To Go Watch a video about using Documents To Go: English Using Docs To Go, you can view .pdf files and view, edit and format Microsoft Word documents, Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft PowerPoint presentations on your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet...

Change the text alignment Tap or . Increase or decrease indentation Tap or . Copy and paste text Touch and hold the text that you want to copy. Tap Copy . Touch and hold where you want to paste the text. Tap Paste . Obtain the word count Tap . Insert a bulleted or numbered list Tap or . Search the t...

Move to the next slide Tap . View in presentation mode Tap . View the presentation notes Tap . View the slide sorter Tap . Switch to edit mode Double-tap the text you want to edit. Change the font or formatting Tap . Increase or decrease the indentation Tap or . Insert a bulleted or numbered list Ta...

Print To Go Using Print To Go Watch a video about using Documents to Go: English You can use Print To Go to print a variety of files, including documents, webpages, diagrams, and more, from your computer over the wireless network to your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. Note: To use Print To Go, you must...

Facebook Navigating Facebook for BlackBerry PlayBook tablets Go to a different screen Tap . Refresh your News Feed In your News Feed, drag down. Log out of Facebook for BlackBerry PlayBook tablets Swipe down from the top frame. Tap Log out . New features New with Facebook for BlackBerry PlayBook tab...

BlackBerry App World Download apps with BlackBerry App World Enhance your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet with the many games and apps that are available through the BlackBerry App World storefront. You can search for apps or browse the top downloaded and best-selling apps, and you can pay for apps using...

2. Choose the type of content that you want to see. 3. To lock the settings, set the lock switch to On . Enter a four-digit password. I can't find an app in the BlackBerry App World storefront Some apps and games are only available on BlackBerry smartphones, so those apps and games do not appear in ...

Camera Taking pictures Watch a video about taking pictures: English Your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet has a 5 megapixel rear-facing camera that you can use to capture memorable moments. The 3 megapixel front-facing camera is perfect for quickly taking a self-portrait or creating a profile picture. Pic...

Pictures Viewing your pictures Watch a video about viewing pictures: English Watch a video about moving your pictures between your tablet and computer: English Your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet is the perfect way to capture moments as they happen and share them with friends and family on a high-resolu...

Videos Playing videos Watch a video about playing videos: English Watch a video about moving your pictures between your tablet and computer: English Watch videos wherever you go with your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. Your tablet plays high-resolution videos and supports a variety of video formats, su...

Music Playing your music Watch a video about playing music: English Your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet supports popular types of audio formats, including MP3, M4A, WMA, and WAV. Plug in your headphones, use the built-in stereo speakers or take it a step further and hook up your tablet to a home enterta...

Music Store Buy and download music Buy and download your favourite music on the go. If you don't already have a Music Store account, when you first visit the Music Store, you can create one to download music.Before you buy or download music, make sure that the time and date on your BlackBerry PlayBo...

Battery and power Turning off your tablet and using standby mode Watch a video about standby mode: English Check the battery power level On the status bar, tap . When the battery power level is low, your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet notifies you. Enter standby mode Tap . Tap Standby . Exit standby mod...

Extending your battery life Watch a video about extending your battery life: English To help extend your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet battery life, charge it regularly, close applications that you're not using, and keep it out of the sun and other hot places. Also consider the following guidelines: Di...

Applications Delete an app Delete one or more apps Touch and hold an icon. When it starts to blink, tap . Move applications to the dock You can place frequently used applications and folders in the dock on your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. There is no limit to the number of applications you can move ...

Clock Setting the clock You can add multiple clocks to your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet to keep track of different time zones. Your tablet also includes a stopwatch and a timer. Set an alarm Tap a clock. Tap Alarm . Set the alarm options. Tap On . Display the date Swipe down from the top frame. Set t...

Video chat About video chats Watch a video about using video chat: English See your friends, colleagues, or family members in high-resolution, real-time video as you chat with them directly from one BlackBerry PlayBook tablet to another. You can easily share your surroundings by switching between th...

Adjust the video chat volume (incoming sound) During a video chat, touch and drag the volume bar. Add, change or delete a contact Video chat contacts are automatically added to the Contacts app. Any existing video chat contacts are merged with the Contacts app and any new contacts are automatically ...

Turn off the Accept Calls feature Don't want to be interrupted by a video chat request? If you turn off the Accept Calls feature, you won't receive notifications of incoming video chat requests, but the notifications will still be recorded in your chat history. If you turn off the Accept Calls featu...

Video Store Downloading videos You can use the Video Store to download and watch films or TV shows wherever you go. Buy a film or TV show Tap a film or TV show > Buy > Place Order . Rent a film or TV show Tap a film or TV show > Rent > Place Order . Sign in to the Video Store Tap the ico...

Bing Maps Finding a location or business Search for a business or location In the search field, type the name of a business or an address. Tap Return . Filter search results using current location Tap . Search for a coffee shop, restaurant, or bar Swipe down from the top frame to show the quick sear...

I can't find my current location Try one of the following: • Verify that you turned on the Wi-Fi connection.• Verify that you're in a Wi-Fi coverage area.• Reload your current location by tapping . User Guide Bing Maps 92

BlackBerry News Getting started with the BlackBerry News app Using the BlackBerry News app, you can receive important and current information in one location on your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. The BlackBerry News app displays articles similar to how they are displayed in newspapers, making the arti...

Open the News Library Tap . Subscribe to a feed Tap a feed. Tap Subscribe . Subscribe to a feed by entering an RSS URL Enter a URL in the search field. Tap a feed. Tap Subscribe . Open a new feed Tap View Feed Now . Unsubscribe to a feed Tap a feed. Tap Unsubscribe . Import Google Reader feeds Swipe...

Security About tablet passwords You can set different passwords to help protect the data and information on your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet.You are required to enter your BlackBerry ID login information the first time you turn on your tablet, and again if you clear all the data on your tablet. You a...

Podcasts Downloading and subscribing to podcasts You can use the BlackBerry Podcasts app to download or subscribe to your favourite podcasts. When you download a podcast, it appears on the Downloads screen. Download a podcast Tap a podcast > Download . Display an indicator when new podcasts have ...

Voice notes Recording voice notes Record a reminder or audio from your lectures or meetings with a single tap. Voice notes are listed by the date and time that you record them. Record a voice note Tap . To stop recording, tap . Stop or pause the playback Tap or tap . Delete a voice note Swipe down f...

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