Get started.....................................................................................................................................................6
Getting to know your device............................................................................................................................6
How To demo videos....................................................................................................................................27
Passwords and security................................................................................................................................85
BlackBerry Story Maker............................................................................................................................. 131
Media sharing............................................................................................................................................133
Maps and locations....................................................................................................................................135
Applications and features...........................................................................................................................142
Documents and files.................................................................................................................................. 182
Documents To Go...................................................................................................................................... 182
Storage space and media card................................................................................................................... 192
Settings and options.................................................................................................................................. 198
Keyboard and typing..................................................................................................................................217
Battery and power..................................................................................................................................... 222
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 with
you).
Attachment View: You can filter the view in the
Attachments that are associated with a work space account are not shown when the work space is locked.
With Instant Preview notifications, you can view email, BBM messages, text messages, and more almost anywhere on your
device. You can also reply to your BBM and text messages without leaving your current app.
For more information, see
BlackBerry Hub and Ring tones, sounds, and alerts.
BlackBerry Hub to show the message attachments that you receive.
The keyboard iconBlackBerry Keyboard
Keyboard feedback enhancements: On devices with a touch screen keyboard, the tone for key presses on shift, symbol,
and delete keys are different so you can distinguish the keys from regular key presses.
When you select text for editing, a menu appears on the screen to enable you to cut, copy, and paste text more quickly.
For more information, see Keyboard and typing.
The Camera iconCamera
Face detection: The camera detects faces in the viewfinder and identifies them so you can apply focus to a specific person
before taking the picture.
Grid lines: The display includes gridlines in the viewfinder so you can align the objects or people in the picture before taking
it.
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You can peek at the last picture that you took to see if you captured what you wanted.
For more information, see Camera.
The BlackBerry Story Maker iconBlackBerry Story Maker
Saving and sharing: When you save a BlackBerry Story Maker video and close the app the video continues to save in the
background. You can share a BlackBerry Story Maker video from within the app through an email, a text message, social
networking accounts, and more.
For more information, see BlackBerry Story Maker.
The BlackBerry Remember iconBlackBerry Remember
Search: You can search within the BlackBerry Remember app for specific items.
Assign a time to an item: You can assign a time and date to indicate when an item is due or when you want to return to the
item.
Calendar integration: Items that are assigned a date appear in the Calendar app and the
notifications.
For more information, see
Remember.
BlackBerry Hub calendar
The Calendar iconCalendar
Respond to a calendar reminder: You can send a message from the reminder, to the meeting organizer or all attendees,
that you are running late for the meeting.
Support for web calendars using ICS feeds: Use the account settings to add web calendars to the device by subscribing to
ICS feeds.
Calendar composition screen enhancements: Adding an event to the calendar is easier than ever with a simplified screen
for adding calendar events.
For more information, see Calendar.
The Smart Tags iconNFC and Smart Tags
New NFC tag writing templates have been added, allowing you to quickly create NFC tag data on the go.
For more information, see NFC and Smart Tags.
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The Browser iconBlackBerry 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
Designed around three main views – your messages, your running apps, and all apps – BlackBerry 10 OS allows you to
effortlessly flow between tasks and applications with quick and simple gestures.
BlackBerry – an intelligent and intuitive experience that constantly adapts to your needs.
The messages iconBlackBerry Hub
BlackBerry Hub gathers all of your messages and notifications into one convenient location. Receive and respond to email,
text messages, social networking messages, BBM
can peek at your notifications, peek further into BlackBerry Hub to see your messages, or peek at your upcoming meetings
and events. You can easily filter the types of messages that appear.
chats, and instant messages. With a single swipe from any screen, you
For more information, see
BlackBerry Hub.
The keyboard iconBlackBerry Keyboard
Your BlackBerry
uses this information to try to predict what word you might type next and displays suggested words on the BlackBerry
Keyboard. Simply flick the word up onto the screen to type efficiently with just one hand. You can even type in two or more
languages at once!
For more information, see
device is designed to learn what you tend to say and where in a sentence you tend to say it. Your device
Keyboard and typing and Language.
The BBM iconBBM Video with Screen Share
Have face-to-face video conversations with your BBM contacts over HSPA+, 4G LTE and Wi-Fi networks. Start BBM Video
from the Phone or the Contacts app, or switch from a BBM
You can even share your screen with your contact by tapping an icon, and show your photos or presentations while you
continue talking.
For more information, see
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BBM Video.
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The Camera iconCamera and Time Shift mode
Your BlackBerry
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 can pinpoint the best frames to create
the perfect shot.
device has front and rear cameras for taking high resolution pictures and recording HD videos. You can
For more information, see
Camera.
The BlackBerry Story Maker iconBlackBerry Story Maker
BlackBerry Story Maker allows you to combine your pictures, videos, and music into a stunning HD movie that you can view
later and quickly share with others. You can select a song for background music, add intro titles and end credits, and apply
themes.
For more information, see BlackBerry Story Maker.
The BlackBerry Remember iconBlackBerry Remember
A combination of memos and tasks, BlackBerry Remember helps you organize your interests, ideas, and projects. You can
group related photos, lists, messages, emails, and links. Generate tasks from email messages and turn your content into
actions from anywhere on your device.
For more information, see Remember.
The Contacts iconContacts
The Contacts app contains details about the contact, updates and company news from the contact’s social network, and
events that you and the contact have in common. You can quickly filter your contacts by using the account type (for
example, you can choose to view only BBM
accounts to represent contacts.
contacts). You can also create favorites and use photos from social networking
For more information, see
Contacts.
The Calendar iconCalendar
The Calendar app is integrated with the BlackBerry Hub, the Contacts app, and other apps and accounts. You can filter
your calendar events for each of your social networking accounts. At a glance, you can view the people you are meeting on
a particular day. The Calendar even suggests participants and locations, based on previous email and meetings.
For more information, see Calendar.
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The Browser iconBlackBerry Browser
The new BlackBerry Browser
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.
is powerful, responsive, and super-fast. When you're browsing and you find something you
For more information, see
Browser.
The Music iconShare, stream, or display your media files
With a couple of quick taps from within your apps, you can easily share your music, pictures, videos, documents,
webpages, and contacts with others over email, BBM, a Bluetooth connection, NFC, social networking accounts, and
more. You can also stream your media to supported DLNA Certified
entertainment equipment, or use an HDMI cable to display your media files on a TV or computer.
For more information, see
Media sharing.
devices such as computers, TVs, or other home
The Pictures iconPicture editing
You can edit pictures directly on your device. Crop and rotate the picture, reduce red-eye, or apply a variety of
enhancements and artistic styles.
For more information, see Pictures
The Videos iconVideo editing
You can edit videos directly on your device. Change the length of the video, rotate the image, and make enhancements
such as brightness and color.
For more information, see Videos.
The search iconSearch
You can search your entire device for files, settings, apps, help, and more. Either type your search term, or say it, from the
home screen or from within an app. You can narrow your search to include only specific apps, or extend your search to
include Internet sources.
For more information, see Search.
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The Voice Control iconVoice 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
tweets, and more. Open the Voice Control app by pressing and holding the mute button on the side of the device, or from
the keyboard by tapping and holding the microphone icon.
Voice Control app to send messages, make calls, book meetings, search the Internet, post
For more information, see
Voice Control.
The BlackBerry World iconBlackBerry World
Discovering great apps is easier than ever with app recommendations based on similar purchases. You can choose an app,
then quickly share it to social sites with a couple of gestures from within the app. BlackBerry World features a unified
storefront for apps, games, themes, music, and videos, and parental controls that let you hide content that you don't want
children to access.
The Smart Tags iconNFC and Smart Tags
Near Field Communication (NFC) is a short-range wireless technology that's designed for transferring data quickly.
BlackBerry Tag uses NFC technology to exchange files (including pictures, music, contact info, and even webpages)
between your
can also use NFC on your device to pay for items, and to create and store Smart Tags containing URLs, phone numbers,
and more that you can share with others.
For more information, see
BlackBerry device and other NFC-enabled devices simply by tapping the back of your devices together. You
NFC and Smart Tags.
The BlackBerry Balance icon BlackBerry Balance
Take your device to the office for access to work email, apps, and data without compromising the personal use of your
device. Your personal apps and information are kept separate and private from work data and apps. Easily switch between
your work space and personal space with a simple gesture.
For more information, see About BlackBerry Balance .
What's different about BlackBerry 10?
How do I get back to the home screen?
• In many apps, you can tap Image Back to return to the previous screen.
• To minimize an app and return to the home screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
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BlackBerry smartphone showing a directional arrow moving upwards from the bottom of the screen to minimize an app
as an Active Frame
How do I get to the menu?
There is no Menu 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.
BlackBerry smartphone showing how to tap the more tabs icon to navigate within an app, how to touch and hold an item to
open a menu of actions for that item, and how to tap the more actions icon to open the menu for the app.
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 The Settings icon. .
• To see other options in many apps, tap The more actions icon .
• 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 Image Settings.
BlackBerry smartphone showing a directional arrow moving downwards from the top of the screen to
show device settings. To see all device settings, tap Settings. To change the settings for a feature, tap a
label, such as Alarm. To turn on or turn off a feature, such as Wi-Fi, tap the icon. When the feature is
turned on, the icon is blue.
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
experience, and it's always running so that you stay connected no matter what you're doing on your device.
To get to the BlackBerry Hub, on the home screen, slide your finger right.
You can also peek at the BlackBerry Hub
BlackBerry smartphone showing a directional arrow moving to the right to show the transition from a view of notifications to
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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 Silent Mode .
• You can set custom ring tones for contacts in the Contacts app.
• To set notifications for particular types of messages, on the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen and
tap Image Settings
> Notifications.
Where are my apps?
Some of the apps that you used on your old BlackBerry device might not be available on your
BlackBerry World storefront, you can check if your old apps are available for download on the My World screen or find new
apps.
BlackBerry 10 device. In the
Where are my tasks, memos, and voice notes?
• If you used BlackBerry Link
and voice notes should be in the new BlackBerry Remember app.
• If you previously used tasks in BBM Groups
to transfer the files from your old BlackBerry device to your new device, your tasks, memos,
, you still have access to those tasks in BBM.
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
work space and a personal space. The separate spaces help you to avoid accidentally copying work data into a personal
app, or displaying confidential work data during a BBM Video chat. To switch between your work space and personal
space, drag your finger down on the middle of the home screen and tap Personal or Work.
BlackBerry Balance technology, your device data, apps, and network access are divided into a
Where can I find my device info and passwords?
Where can I find my PIN?
, tap your profile picture. On your profile page, your PIN appears below your barcode. In an email or text
In BBM
message, you can also type
How do I find my own phone number?
On the home screen, tap the Phone icon. In the Calls or
your phone number will appear at the top of the screen. In an email or text message, you can also type
to display your phone number.
mypin to display your PIN.
Contact view, in the center of the screen , swipe down and
mynumber
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Where is Password Keeper?
The Password Keeper app is available for download in the BlackBerry World storefront. If you used BlackBerry Link
or a media card to transfer your data from a BlackBerry device running BlackBerry Device Software 5.0 or later, you
can restore your Password Keeper passwords from your old device after you download and open the Password
Keeper app.
Where can I find details about my device OS and hardware?
On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. Tap Image Settings > About. To change the type of
information displayed, tap an option in the drop-down list.
How do I search?
If you are looking for something on your BlackBerry device or the Internet, at the bottom of the home screen, tap Search .
What is BlackBerry Link?
BlackBerry Link is the latest version of BlackBerry Desktop Software
can use BlackBerry Desktop Software with devices that are running BlackBerry 7.1 and earlier.
BlackBerry Link is software that you can install on your computer to link data, media files, and applications on your
BlackBerry device to your desktop computer.
To download BlackBerry Link
option.
, on your computer, visit
www.blackberry.com/BlackBerryLink and select the Windows or Mac
and can be used with your BlackBerry 10 device. You
Home screen, keys, and icons
Your device at a glance
BlackBerry smartphone showing the front of the device, with the USB port and HDMI port featured at left. The callouts
show the screen lock and power on and off button and the headset jack on the top of the device. The notification LED and
front camera are shown on the front of the device. Volume up, volume down, and a dual purpose mute and Voice Control
button are shown on the right of the device.
Home screen at a glance
Image of the home screen showing active frames, and arrows to indicate swiping left to scroll through apps and swiping
right to see the BlackBerry Hub. Image also shows network and status indicators at the top of the screen and Phone,
Search, and Camera icons at the bottom of the screen.
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Application icons
IconDescription
The Contacts icon
The Browser icon
The Calendar icon
The BBM icon
The Text Messages icon
The BlackBerry World iconBlackBerry World
The BlackBerry Remember
icon
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 email accounts
and social networking accounts. You can filter events according to your account.
BBM
Chat in real time by using text or video, and share files with up to 30 BBM contacts.
Text Messages
Send and receive SMS and MMS messages, if provided as part of your wireless service
plan.
Download, buy, rate, and review apps, games, music, and videos.
Remember
A productivity app for collecting and categorizing the information you want to remember.
The Docs To Go icon
The Pictures icon
The Music icon
The Videos icon
Docs To Go
Create, edit, and format Microsoft Word documents and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
Edit, view, and present Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.
Pictures
View, edit, and share pictures that you take with the Camera app or that are saved on your
device.
Music
Share your music quickly and easily with your contacts. Wirelessly play your music on
home entertainment equipment.
Videos
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IconDescription
View, edit, and share videos that you take with the Camera app or that are saved on your
device. Wirelessly play your videos on home entertainment equipment.
The BlackBerry Story Maker
icon
The Facebook for
BlackBerry smartphones
icon
The Twitter for BlackBerry
smartphones icon
The LinkedIn icon
The Maps icon
The Games icon
The YouTube icon
The Voice Control icon
Story Maker
Create and share a movie that you make using pictures, videos, and music on your device.
Facebook
View your Facebook notifications, upload photos and videos, and check in to Places.
Twitter
Follow the stories, ideas, and opinions that interest you by sending and receiving short
messages known as tweets.
LinkedIn
Build and connect with your professional network and get access to ideas and
opportunities for your career.
Maps
Search for places, get turn-by-turn directions, and save favorite places.
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.
The Clock icon
The Calculator icon
The Compass icon
The File Manager icon
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Clock
Track the time using a world clock, stopwatch, timer, and alarm clock.
Calculator
Perform calculations using a standard and scientific calculator, tip calculator, and unit
converter.
Compass
Navigate using the compass, or let the compass connect to satellites to find your location.
File Manager
View, save, and share files that are stored on your device, on a media card, or on devices or
networks that your device is connected to.
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IconDescription
The Smart Tags icon
The Settings icon
The Adobe Reader icon
The Phone icon
The Camera icon
The Setup icon
The Help icon
Smart Tags
Store and create tags that contain info such as text, phone numbers, and links that you
can share with others on printed materials or by tapping the backs of your devices
together.
Settings
Change the settings for network connections, accounts, display, language, and more.
Adobe Reader
View PDF files on your device and share them with others over email, BBM, and more.
Phone
Place conference calls, check voice mail, or move a call to BBM Video.
Camera
Includes front and rear cameras, and a Time Shift mode to help you capture the perfect
picture.
Setup
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 BlackBerry Hub
have a new item, the
sliding your finger up from the bottom of the screen from anywhere on the device.
IconDescription
The email message iconEmail message
The text message iconText message
The BBM message iconBBM message
The Facebook message iconFacebook message
The Twitter message iconTwitter message
The LinkedIn message iconLinkedIn message
New item indicator appears on the notification icon. You can peek at your notification icons by
. When you
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IconDescription
The phone call iconPhone call
The notification message iconNotification messages from apps and services such as
BlackBerry World
Setup and activation
Inserting the SIM card and media card
Insert the SIM card
CAUTION:
not insert a SIM card adapter into your device.
1.From the bottom of your BlackBerry device, pull up the back cover.
2.
Your BlackBerry device is designed for use with a micro SIM card. To avoid possible damage to your device, do
With the metal contacts pointing toward the back of the device, insert the SIM card into the slot on the left side of
your device.
BlackBerry device showing where to insert the SIM card.
Insert a media card
A media card is optional. If a media card is included, it might already be inserted.
1.From the bottom of your BlackBerry device, pull up the back cover.
With the metal contacts facing away from you, insert the media card (microSD card) into the slot on the left side of
2.
your device.
This illustration shows where to insert or remove the media card.
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
the Setup app by tapping the
The Setup app prompts you to enter an existing BlackBerry ID or create a new one. If you are not sure if you already have a
BlackBerry ID
You can use the Setup app to:
, on your computer, visit
Setup Setup icon on the home screen.
www.blackberry.com/blackberryid.
Wi-Fi network. After the initial setup, you can open
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• Add your email, BBM
• Set up your payment options for purchases you make from the BlackBerry World
• Transfer data from a device running BlackBerry 7 or 7.1
• Customize and personalize your device settings
• Watch tutorials or open the Help app to learn more about BlackBerry 10 OS
, instant messaging, and social networking accounts
storefront
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
account to your device.
1.On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
Tap The Settings icon > Accounts.
2.
If you already added an account to your device, tap The Add Account icon to add another account.
3.
Evernote
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 of data transferred depends on the transfer method you use and the type of smartphone you're transferring data
from. Data transferred might include some settings, phone history, pictures, music, browser bookmarks, and so on. For a
list of the type of data that is transferred, visit www.blackberry.com/deviceswitch.
• Switching from BlackBerry Device Software 5.0 or later? On a computer, you can use BlackBerry Link to switch devices.
Learn how to switch devices using BlackBerry Link.
• Switching from BlackBerry 7.0 or BlackBerry 7.1? You can use a media card on your device to switch devices. Learn
how to switch devices using a media card.
• Switching from a BlackBerry device that has BlackBerry Protect installed? You can use BlackBerry Protect to transfer
supported data, such as contacts, from your current device's backup file to your new device. Learn how to switch
devices using BlackBerry Protect.
• Switching from an iPhone or
how to switch devices using the device switch app.
If you're switching from a BlackBerry device, to see what version of software you're currently running, on the home
Tip:
screen of your old device, do one of the following:
• Click Options
• Click Options
> About.
> Device > About Device Versions.
Android device? You can download the device switch app from BlackBerry World.
Learn
Make note of your usernames and passwords
Before you switch BlackBerry
devices, make sure that you have the following:
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• If you have saved usernames and passwords in Password Keeper, consider temporarily writing this information down so
that you have it when you're ready to add accounts to your new device.
• 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 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.
BlackBerry World storefront. If you log in to your BlackBerry 10 device with your
Update BBM
Although it's not required to switch BlackBerry
associate BBM with your BlackBerry ID before you switch devices.
1.To see which version of BBM you're running on your old device, look for BlackBerry Messenger in your list of installed
applications.
2.To download BBM
If you can't update your version of BBM, in BBM, press the The Menu icon key > Options > Back Up. Select a backup
option.
7.0 or later on your old device, visit the BlackBerry World storefront or
devices, you should update to the latest available version of BBM and
www.bbm.com.
What if I have contacts on my SIM card?
Your BlackBerry 10 device uses a micro SIM card. To get a micro SIM card for your device, contact your service provider.
If you saved contacts to your old SIM card, to make sure those contacts aren't lost, you might need to copy those contacts
to your old device before you back up your device data.
To copy contacts from your SIM card to your old device's built-in media storage, in your contact list on your old device,
Tip:
press the
Menu key > SIM Phone Book. Press the Menu key > Copy All To Contacts.
Power and charging
Turn off your device
Press and hold the Power/Lock key on the top of your BlackBerry device.
This illustration shows the Power/Lock key on the top of the 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.
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Press the Power/Lock
To wake up your device, swipe up from the bottom of the device screen.
Illustration of the device with a directional arrow moving from below the device's screen to more than halfway up the
key on the top of your device.
screen.
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 Restart .
• To reset your device, press and hold the Power/Lock key for ten seconds.
Charge your device
Before you start using your BlackBerry
fully charged.
Charge your device using the charger provided by BlackBerry in the box that your device came in. You can also charge your
device using a USB cable connected to a computer, but charging might take longer.
device, you should charge the battery that came with your device as the battery isn't
CAUTION: Other chargers might not provide adequate power and might damage your device.
Plug the charger into a power outlet and connect the cable to your device using the USB port.
This illustration shows where you connect the charger to the USB port on the side of the device.
Tips: Charging your device
Your BlackBerry
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, 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 places, such as on a vehicle dashboard.
• Avoid leaving your device turned off with a low battery power level for an extended period of time.
device uses a lithium-ion battery. To maximize your use of this type of battery, when possible, do the
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Lock your screen
By locking the screen, you can help prevent your BlackBerry device from sending accidental messages or pocket dialing.
Locking your device doesn't disable alerts for incoming calls or messages.
Press the Power/Lock
To unlock the screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
key on the top of your device.
This illustration shows the Power/Lock key on the top of the device.
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 can slide your finger to the left to see the home
screen and your minimized apps. Slide your finger to the left again to see all your apps.
• To scroll, slide your finger up and down.
• To move between the BlackBerry Hub
Illustration of a directional arrow pointing upward from the bottom of the device. Illustration of a
directional arrow moving to the left from the right side of the device.
and the home screen, slide your finger left and right.
Use a slider
If a slider appears on your screen, you can use the slider to progress through a file, such as a song or video, or scroll
through multiple pages, such as the pages of an eBook.
On the slider, drag the slider handle.
Illustration of a slider bar with a directional arrow moving from the slider bar handle to the right along the
bar.
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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 The select
more icon and tap additonal items. To clear an item, tap it again.
Illustration of a single finger tap selecting a single item.
Zoom in to or zoom out from the screen
If you want a closer view of a detail in an image, or if you're having trouble reading words that are too small, you can
magnify the screen by zooming in. To see more of the screen, zoom out.
Slide your fingers apart to zoom in, or slide your fingers together to zoom out.
Illustration of two directional arrows moving apart from each other. Illustration of two directional
arrows moving towards each other.
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.
Illustration of the device with a directional arrow moving diagonally across the screen. At the end of the
arrow is a highlighted box, indicated an item that was moved.
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't
need to do things like save and close documents before you use the browser, or restart your browser session after you
check your email.
Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
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Illustration of the device with a directional arrow moving from below the device's screen to midway up
the screen. There is a box at the end of the arrow, indicating an app that is minimizing.
When you're done using your app, you can close it by tapping
Tip:
The close icon in the lower-right corner of the app.
View the Hub
You can peek at or open the BlackBerry Hub
From the bottom of the screen, slide your finger up and to the right.
Gesture showing how to peek at the BlackBerry Hub
from anywhere on your device
Show the menus
You can find additional features, options, and help by exploring the menus.
Do any of the following:
• To see the additional actions you can perform in an app, tap The more actions icon or The more tabs icon .
• 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 from the top of the screen. In an app, you can see the settings for that
particular app. If you are not in an app, you can see the device settings.
Illustration of a tap on the lower right side of the screen, over the overflow icon. Illustration of a
directional arrow moving from above the screen to halfway down it.
Show the keyboard
Using two fingers, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
Illustration of two directional arrows moving upward from the bottom of the screen. A keyboard is shown
underneath the arrows.
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.
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Navigating within an Android
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 the additional actions that you can perform, in an app, swipe down from the top of the screen.
• To go back to the previous screen, place your finger below and halfway across the screen. Slide your finger diagonally
up and to the left.
Illustration of an arrow representing a touch moving from below and halfway across the screen,
diagonally up and to the left.
app
Personalizing your device
Download and buy apps, games, music, and videos
Apps, games, and music that you buy can be deleted and downloaded again as many times as you want to on the same
BlackBerry device, and on up to four additional devices without your having to pay for the items again.
1.In the BlackBerry World
2.In the upper-right corner of the screen, tap the button with the price displayed on it.
3.To change your payment method before you pay for an item, in the Bill Through: drop-down list, tap a payment
method.
4.Tap Purchase.
storefront, tap an item.
Tip: To share an app, game, album, song, or video, tap Share . To share an app with someone using NFC technology, on
the Details screen of the app that you want to share, align the backs of your devices.
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.
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2.Tap Settings Settings > Notifications.
• To change your global notification settings, select a setting in the Mode drop-down list or change the Sound,
, LED, Previews, or Volume settings.
Vibrate
• To change the notification settings for a particular app, for example the Phone, in the Notifications section, tap
an application. Change the settings.
Change your font size
1.On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
Tap Image Settings
2.
3.In the Font Size
> Display.
drop-down list, tap the size of font that you want to use.
Set a picture as your wallpaper
1.Open a picture.
Tap More > The set as icon > Wallpaper
2.
If you zoom in to the picture and then set it as your wallpaper, the zoomed in part of the screen is what will appear as
Tip:
your wallpaper.
.
Set an alarm
Tap The Alarm Clock icon .
1.
2.Set the Alarm
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 the alarm
time at the bottom of the screen. Tap the Alarm Time
is set for.
switch to On.
drop-down list and scroll up or down to adjust the time that the alarm
Bookmark a favorite webpage
On a webpage, tap More actions > Add to Bookmarks .
Where do I find customer support?
Get support for your BlackBerry
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Self-help support icon
Contact support icon
Visit blackberry.com/support for self-help resources such
as manuals and knowledge base articles. Watch videos to
learn how to set up or use features on your device. Find
answers or post your own question on community forums.
Share tips and solutions on social networks and BlackBerry
blogs.
Visit blackberry.com/contact for information about who to
call for warranty information, billing, repairs, or technical
support.
Tutorial: Searching the Help app on a BlackBerry 10
device
This tutorial provides you with the opportunity to see and then practice searching the Help app on a BlackBerry 10 device.
This tutorial is available in English only.
Note:
Start the tutorial
http://docs.blackberry.com/tutorials/help/en
How To demo videos
Overview
Video: Getting around the BlackBerry
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.
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.
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 messages and conversations. See all your accounts and update your
status from the BlackBerry Hub
The new touchscreen BlackBerry Keyboard
suggests words to help you type faster, more accurately and with the least amount of effort. And if you tend to mistype
certain letters, the keyboard will remember and subtly adjust to make sure you hit the right key.
Personalize your BlackBerry device by choosing a wallpaper, adjusting the display font and screen brightness, and setting
customized ring tones and alerts.