Blackberry DTEK50 User Manual
DTEK50
Version: 6.0
User Guide
Published: 2016-10-25
SWD-20161025103931665
Contents
Setup and basics........................................................................................................................................... 5
Your device at a glance...................................................................................................................................5
Insert the SIM card.........................................................................................................................................6
Insert a media card........................................................................................................................................ 7
Turn your device on or
Move between home screens......................................................................................................................... 8
Get around with navigation buttons................................................................................................................ 9
Touch screen gestures................................................................................................................................... 9
Personalizing your device.............................................................................................................................14
Find help for apps........................................................................................................................................ 14
Phone and voice.......................................................................................................................................... 15
Phone call icons...........................................................................................................................................15
Find your own phone number.......................................................................................................................15
Change your ringtone...................................................................................................................................15
Make a call.................................................................................................................................................. 16
Answer or dismiss a call............................................................................................................................... 17
Blocking calls.............................................................................................................................................. 18
Bluetooth enabled headsets.........................................................................................................................19
View your call history....................................................................................................................................20
Phone settings............................................................................................................................................. 20
LTE calling................................................................................................................................................... 21
Wi-Fi calling................................................................................................................................................. 23
o............................................................................................................................... 8
Wireless & networks.....................................................................................................................................25
Connections................................................................................................................................................ 25
Settings....................................................................................................................................................... 44
Change your device settings.........................................................................................................................44
Customize the quick settings menu.............................................................................................................. 44
Display........................................................................................................................................................ 44
Convenience key..........................................................................................................................................48
Notifications................................................................................................................................................ 48
Storage & USB.............................................................................................................................................54
Battery and power....................................................................................................................................... 57
Users...........................................................................................................................................................61
Advanced interactions................................................................................................................................. 64
Location...................................................................................................................................................... 65
Accounts..................................................................................................................................................... 66
Backup & reset............................................................................................................................................ 67
Accessibility.................................................................................................................................................69
Update your device software........................................................................................................................ 71
Printing........................................................................................................................................................71
Security....................................................................................................................................................... 73
Locks, passwords, and protecting your data................................................................................................. 73
Finding and protecting a lost device............................................................................................................. 80
Security settings.......................................................................................................................................... 81
Google™ apps.............................................................................................................................................. 86
Find help for Google™ apps.......................................................................................................................... 86
Download an app on Google Play™............................................................................................................... 86
About the Google™ app and Now on Tap....................................................................................................... 86
Google Chrome™..........................................................................................................................................86
Google Maps™............................................................................................................................................. 87
Google Messenger....................................................................................................................................... 87
Legal notice ................................................................................................................................................ 88
User Guide Setup and basics
Setup and basics
Your device at a glance
1. Headset jack
2. Notification LED and front flash
3. Front camera
4. Volume up/down key
5. Convenience key
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6. Nano SIM card and media card (microSD card) tray
7. USB port
8. Power on/o key
9. NFC sweet spot
Insert the SIM card
Your device uses a nano SIM card. If you don't have a SIM card or don't have the right type of SIM card, contact your
service provider.
CAUTION: Do not use a larger SIM card that was cut to a smaller size. Your device might not recognize the SIM card, or the
SIM card might get stuck because it is thicker than a nano SIM card.
Release the tray by pushing the tip of the tool (provided in the box) into the hole on the right side of your device. If
1.
you don't have the tool that came with your device, you can also use a paper clip.
2. Pull out the tray completely and set it on a flat surface.
3. Hold the SIM card so that the metal contacts are facing away from you. Align the notch on the SIM card with the
notch in the smaller section of the tray.
Put the SIM card in the tray.
4.
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5. Push the tray back into the slot.
Insert a media card
If you want more storage for pictures, videos, music, and documents, you can insert a media card (microSD card).
Release the tray by pushing the tip of the tool (provided in the box) into the hole on the right side of your device. If
1.
you don't have the tool that came with your device, you can also use a paper clip.
2. Pull out the tray completely and set it on a flat surface.
3. Hold the media card so that the metal contacts are facing away from you. Align the notch on the media card with the
notch in the larger section of the tray.
Put the media card in the tray.
4.
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5. Push the tray back into the slot.
Turn your device on or o
Press and hold the Power on/o key (on the left side of your device).
• To turn
• To turn your device
o your device, tap Power o.
o and then on again, tap Restart.
Turn o the screen
Press the Power on/o key (on the left side of your device).
To turn the screen back on, press the Power
on/o key, or tap the screen twice.
Move between home screens
You can move between your home screens with a gesture on the screen.
On the screen, swipe left or right.
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Get around with navigation buttons
No matter what you're doing on your device, navigation buttons appear at the bottom of your screen.
Do any of the following:
• To go back to the previous screen, tap .
• To go to your home screen, tap .
• To see your recently opened apps and screens, tap .
Touch screen gestures
Take a moment to learn the common gestures that you can use on the touch screen.
Wake up your device
Tap the screen twice.
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Select items
Do any of the following:
• To select an item, tap it. If the item can be opened, it opens.
• To select multiple items, such as photos that you want to share or email messages that you want to delete, touch and
hold one item. Tap more items. To clear an item, tap it again.
Scroll or move between items
Slide your finger to scroll through a list or move between items, such as photos.
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Check your notifications
You can check your latest notifications (for example, email messages and text messages) at any time.
Swipe down from the top of the screen. Tap a
notification to open it or pull down to see more notifications.
Open Quick Settings
You can open Quick Settings to turn on or turn o common settings such as Wi-Fi and airplane mode.
Swipe down from the top of the screen once using two fingers, or twice using one finger.
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Open an app
You can open one of three default apps from anywhere on your device.
Slide your finger up from the bottom of the screen. Move your finger over the app that you want to open. Lift your finger.
Use a slider
If a slider appears on your screen, you can progress through a file, such as a song or video, or adjust a setting, such as the
screen brightness.
Drag the slider handle to the right or left.
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Zoom in to or zoom out from the screen
If you want to see something in more detail, such as a photo or part of a map, you can magnify the image.
To zoom in, slide two fingers apart.
To zoom out, slide two fingers together.
In some cases, you can tap twice to zoom in or zoom out.
Tip:
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Personalizing your device
Learn how to personalize your device and make it uniquely yours. For example, you can change your ringtone or set a
picture as your wallpaper.
• Change your device settings
• Change your ringtone
• Change your wallpaper
• Speed dial
• Add an app, a widget, or a shortcut to your home screen
• Change your font size
• Change how you view your recent apps and screens
• Set up or change a screen lock
Find help for apps
You can learn about apps, such as BlackBerry Hub, BlackBerry Calendar, BlackBerry Camera, DTEK by BlackBerry, and
more, at help.blackberry.com.
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Phone and voice
Phone call icons
Icon Description
Turn on the speakerphone
Put yourself on mute
Tip: You can also press the Convenience key to put yourself on mute.
Put a call on hold
Show the dial pad
Make another call (puts your current call on hold)
Find your own phone number
1. Swipe down from the top of the screen once using two fingers, or twice using one finger.
2.
Tap > About phone > Status > SIM Status.
Your phone number appears at the bottom of the screen. If it doesn't appear, your service provider might not have added
your phone number to your SIM card. For more info, contact your service provider.
Change your ringtone
1. Swipe down from the top of the screen once using two
2.
Tap > Sound & notification > Phone ringtone.
3. Tap a ringtone, and then tap OK.
To use a song or a custom sound as your ringtone, move the .mp3 file you want to use to the Ringtones folder on your
Tip:
device. You might need to install a file manager app from the Google Play™ store first.
fingers, or twice using one finger.
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Make a call
In the Phone app, do one of the following:
• To dial a number, tap
• To call a recent number, on the tab, beside a name or number, tap .
• To call a contact, on the tab, tap the contact. Tap the contact's number.
• To call a favorite, on the
and enter the number. Tap .
tab, tap a contact.
Speed dial
For numbers that you want to be able to call quickly, you can save them to your favorites or add shortcuts to your home
screen.
Add a contact to your favorites in the Phone app
1.
In the Phone app, on the tab, tap a contact.
2.
Tap .
To remove the contact from your favorites, touch and hold the contact. Drag the contact over , and then release your
finger.
Add a phone number to your home screen
You can add a phone number shortcut to your home screen. When you want to call the number, just tap the shortcut.
1.
On the home screen, tap .
2. Tap Shortcuts.
3. Touch and hold the Direct dial shortcut, and then, when the home screen appears, release your
4. Tap a number.
Start a conference call
To be able to answer a call when you're already on a call, you must turn on call waiting.
1. Start a call with the first participant.
2. To add another participant, do one of the following:
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• To call the participant, tap . Dial a number, or tap above the dialpad, find the contact you want to call, tap the
contact, and tap .
• Have the participant call you. To answer the call, touch and hold . Slide your finger until it covers and
then release your finger. Tap Hold current call.
3.
To merge the calls, tap .
To add more people to the conference call, repeat steps 2 to 3.
Remove people from a conference call
1. In a conference call, tap Manage conference call.
2. Do one of the following:
• 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 .
Answer or dismiss a call
Dierent options appear depending on whether your device is locked or unlocked.
1. To answer a call, do one of the following:
• If your device is unlocked, in the call notification, tap Answer.
• If your device is locked, touch and hold
2. To dismiss a call, do one of the following:
• If your device is unlocked, in the call notification, tap Dismiss.
• If your device is locked, touch and hold , slide your finger until it covers , and then release your finger.
, slide your finger until it covers , and then release your finger.
Dismiss a call and send a quick response instead
When you send a quick response, the caller is sent to voicemail and receives your response as a text message. If you don't
have voicemail, the caller receives a busy signal instead. To learn how to customize your quick response messages, see
Change your default quick response messages.
1. Do one of the following:
• If your device is unlocked, in the call notification, tap Reply.
• If your device is locked, touch and hold
2. Tap a message, or type your own and tap Send.
, slide your finger until it covers , and then release your finger.
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Silence the ringtone when you receive a call
If you receive a call while your sound or vibration notifications are turned on, you can quickly silence your ringtone and stop
your device from vibrating. After you silence the ringtone, you can still answer or decline the call.
When you receive an incoming call, press the Volume up/down key.
Blocking calls
Block all incoming or outgoing calls
When you block calls, you can stop all incoming or outgoing calls, and prevent all incoming or all outgoing calls when
roaming. Contact your service provider for more info on blocking specific phone numbers. Depending on your service
provider, this feature might not be supported.
1.
In the Phone app, in the upper-right corner of the screen, tap > Settings > Call settings > Call barring.
2. Do any of the following:
• To block the types of calls that your device can make, tap Outgoing call barring. Tap an option.
• To block incoming calls, tap Incoming call barring. Tap an option.
The
first time that you turn on call blocking, you are prompted to create a password to lock your call blocking settings. To
change your call blocking password, tap Change password.
Block a caller
You can stop receiving calls from a number by sending them straight to voicemail.
The number must be added to a contact in the Contacts app.
1. In the Contacts app, tap a contact.
2.
Tap > .
3. Select the All calls to voicemail checkbox.
In the Contacts app, create a contact called Always send to voicemail and select the All calls to voicemail checkbox.
Tip:
If you receive a call that you want to send straight to voicemail in the future, in the Phone app, on the tab, tap the
number. Tap Add to contact, and then tap the Always send to voicemail contact. Tap .
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Limit the phone numbers that you can call
When you turn on fixed dialing numbers, you can make calls and send text messages (SMS or MMS) only to the numbers
that you add to the fixed dialing numbers list.
Your service provider must set up your SIM card for this feature. Depending on your service provider, this feature might not
be supported.
1.
In the Phone app, in the upper-right corner of the screen, tap .
2. Tap Enable FDN.
3. Enter the SIM security code provided to you by your service provider.
4. Tap OK.
5.
Tap FDN list > > Add contact.
6. Type a name and phone number.
7. Tap Save.
Bluetooth enabled headsets
When you have a Bluetooth enabled headset connected to your device, incoming calls are automatically received on your
headset. For more information about Bluetooth technology, and about connecting and paring with Bluetooth enabled
devices, see Bluetooth technology.
Move a call from your headset to your device
1.
In the Phone app, while on a call, tap .
2. Do one of the following:
• To move the call to your device, tap Handset earpiece.
• To move the call to your device speakerphone, tap Speaker.
Prevent calls from going to your Bluetooth enabled headset
You can disconnect your Bluetooth enabled headset from the Phone app so that calls are sent to your device instead.
1. Swipe down from the top of the screen once using two
2. Tap Bluetooth.
fingers, or twice using one finger.
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3.
Beside the paired headset you want to disconnect, tap .
4. Clear the Phone audio checkbox.
View your call history
1.
In the Phone app, in the upper-right corner of the screen, tap > Call History.
2. Do any of the following:
• To see the details of a specific call, tap a name or phone number, and then tap .
• To view missed calls only, tap Missed.
• To delete a call from your call history, tap a name or phone number. Tap
• To clear your call history, tap > Clear call log > OK.
> .
Phone settings
Set up your voicemail
Depending on your service provider, this feature might not be supported. Contact your service provider for more info.
1.
In the Phone app, in the upper-right corner of the screen, tap > Settings > Call settings > Voicemail..
2. Do any of the following:
• To set up voicemail, tap Setup. If the Voicemail number field is blank, tap Voicemail number, and then enter your
voicemail access number. If you don't have a voicemail access number, contact your service provider.
• To select a notification profile, tap Sound.
• To set the voicemail notification to vibrate, select the Vibrate checkbox.
To call your voicemail from the Phone app, touch and hold 1.
Show or hide your number on outgoing calls
Depending on your service provider, this feature might not be supported.
1.
In the Phone app, in the upper-right corner of the screen, tap > Settings > Call settings > Additional settings >
Caller ID.
2. Tap Show number or Hide number.
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Turn call waiting on or o
Depending on your service provider, this feature might not be supported.
1.
In the Phone app, in the upper-right corner of the screen, tap > Settings > Call settings > Additional settings.
2. Tap the Call waiting checkbox.
Set up call forwarding
Depending on your service provider, this feature might not be available.
1.
In the Phone app, in the upper-right corner of the screen, tap > Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding.
2. To change the number that your calls are forwarded to, tap a call forwarding option and type a number.
Change your default quick response messages
1.
In the Phone app, in the upper-right corner of the screen, tap > Settings > Quick responses.
2. Tap the quick response you want to change.
3. Type a new message.
4. Tap OK.
To reset to the default quick responses, on the Edit quick responses screen, tap
> Reset default app.
LTE calling
Turn on Voice over LTE and LTE video calling
Voice over LTE and LTE video calling provide high-definition voice and video calling using 4G LTE connections. To use LTE
video calling, you must turn on Voice over LTE.
Depending on your service provider, this feature might not be supported. For more information, contact your service
provider.
1. Swipe down from the top of the screen once using two
2.
Tap .
3. Depending on the available options, do one of the following:
fingers, or twice using one finger.
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• Tap Advanced Calling.
• Tap More > Cellular networks > IMS Settings.
4. Turn on the Advanced Calling, IMS settings, or Enhanced 4G LTE Services switch.
5. Turn on the HD Voice Only, Voice over LTE, or Enhanced 4G LTE Mode switch.
6. To turn on video calling, turn on the HD Video Calling or Video Call Over LTE switch.
Make an LTE video call
If your service provider supports LTE video calling, you can make a video call to contacts who have this feature.
1. In the Phone app, do one of the following:
• To dial a number, tap
• To call a contact, tap , and then tap a contact.
• To call a speed dial contact, tap , and then tap a contact.
2.
Tap .
Note: Depending on your service provider, you might not be able to make an LTE video call to a contact directly from or
. Instead, call the contact, and then after the call connects, tap > Video call.
, and then enter the number.
Switch to a voice-only call
During a video call, tap
To switch back to a video call, tap
.
again.
Switch between the front-facing and rear-facing camera
During a video call, do one of the following:
• Tap
• Tap > Switch camera.
.
Put a video call on hold
During a video call, do one of the following:
• Tap .
• Tap > Hold call.
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Share video one way
During a voice call, you can share video with the contact you're talking to, if they also have the LTE video calling feature, but
the contact doesn't have to share video with you.
1.
During a voice call, tap .
2. Tap One Way Video or Transmit Video Share.
Answer an LTE video call
1.
When you receive a call, touch and hold .
2. Do one of the following:
• To answer the call as a video call, slide your finger until it covers .
• To answer the call as a voice call, slide your finger until it covers .
Wi-Fi calling
Turn on Wi-Fi calling
Your device might be able to make and receive calls over Wi-Fi networks, even if you have limited or no mobile network
coverage.
Depending on your service provider, this feature might not be supported. Contact your service provider for more
information.
1. Swipe down from the top of the screen once using two
2.
Tap > More > Wi-Fi calling.
3. Turn on the Wi-Fi Calling switch.
4. To see when your device will make Wi-Fi calls, turn on Wi-Fi Calling Status.
5. Tap Wi-Fi calling preferences > Connection preferences.
• To use a Wi-Fi network, even when you have a cellular signal, tap Wi-Fi preferred.
• To never use a cellular network and only use a Wi-Fi network, tap Wi-Fi only.
• To only use a Wi-Fi network for calls when you don't have a cellular signal, tap Cellular network preferred.
fingers, or twice using one finger.
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Make a Wi-Fi call
Make sure that appears at the top of your screen.
1.
In the Phone app, tap .
2. Enter the number.
3.
Tap .
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Wireless & networks
Connections
Wireless connection icons
The following icons might appear at the top of your screen to indicate the wireless coverage level that your device currently
has.
Icon Description
The amount of solid color indicates the strength of the
mobile signal. If the signal is weak, your device might use
more power to try to maintain the connection.
Your device is connected to the mobile network and can
access all of the features of your mobile network plan.
Your device is connected to the network type shown, but
the network functionality is limited. You might be able to
make a phone call, but you might not be able to access the
Internet or view email messages.
You have no mobile network coverage. You can only make
emergency calls.
Your device is roaming. Extra charges might apply.
The amount of solid color indicates the strength of the Wi-Fi
signal. If the signal is weak, your device might use more
power to maintain the connection.
Your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network but there is no
Internet connectivity. Your device uses the mobile network
instead.
Wi-Fi is turned o on your device.
Your device is connected to a VPN.
Your device is in airplane mode and all of your wireless
network connections are turned o. You can turn on Wi-Fi or
Bluetooth technology, but not your connection to the
mobile network.
There is no SIM card in your device.
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The following icons appear at the top of your screen if your device is connected or trying to connect to another device using
mobile hotspot mode, Internet tethering, Bluetooth technology, a USB cable, or NFC.
Icon Description
Mobile hotspot mode is turned on.
Bluetooth technology is turned on. If this icon is inside a
box, your device is connected to another device using
Bluetooth tethering.
Your device is connected to another device using a USB
cable. If this icon is inside a box, your device is connected
to another device using USB tethering.
NFC is turned on.
Turn on airplane mode
When you turn on airplane mode, all of the connections on your device turn o.
1. Swipe down from the top of the screen once using two fingers, or twice using one finger.
2.
Tap > More.
3. Turn on the Airplane mode switch.
After you turn on airplane mode, you can turn on certain connections, such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth technology. This feature
allows you to connect to a Wi-Fi network on an airplane, for example.
Mobile network
A mobile network connection allows your device to make calls and, if you have a data plan, use data services such as
Internet browsing.
If your device is set up for roaming and you travel outside of your service provider's wireless coverage area, in most cases,
your device connects to another service provider's wireless network automatically. If you're not sure whether your device is
set up for roaming, or what roaming fees apply, check with your service provider before you travel.
Connect to the mobile network
To connect to the mobile network, airplane mode must be turned o.
Your device is designed to connect automatically to your service provider's mobile network after you insert your SIM card
into your device. If your device doesn’t connect automatically, you can manually select the mobile network.
1. Insert your SIM card into your device.
2. If necessary, swipe down from the top of the screen once using two
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3.
Tap > More > Cellular networks > Network operators.
4. Tap a network.
To turn o your mobile network connection, turn on airplane mode.
Set a preferred network type
1. Swipe down from the top of the screen once using two fingers, or twice using one finger.
2.
Tap > More > Cellular networks > Preferred network type.
3. Tap the type of network you prefer.
Switch mobile networks manually
If you can't connect to a mobile network or if the network signal is weak, you can try switching networks manually.
1. Swipe down from the top of the screen once using two
2.
Tap > More > Cellular networks > Network operators.
3. Tap a network.
fingers, or twice using one finger.
Turn o data services over the mobile network
To turn o data services, you must have a SIM card in your device.
If you turn o data services, your device can't send or receive data over the mobile network and many features and apps
might not work correctly.
1. Swipe down from the top of the screen once using two fingers, or twice using one finger.
2.
Tap > Data usage.
3. If necessary, tap the Cellular tab.
4. Turn o the Cellular data switch.
To turn on data services, turn on the Cellular data switch.
Turn o data services while roaming
Depending on your wireless service plan, you might be able to turn o data services (email messages, PIN messages, text
messages with attachments, and browser service) on your device so that only the phone and basic text messaging are
available. Turning o data services while roaming might prevent you from receiving additional roaming charges. For more
information, contact your service provider.
1. Swipe down from the top of the screen once using two fingers, or twice using one finger.
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