BlackBerry RDJ20WW Tablet Device User Manual

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BlackBerry PlayBookUser GuideVersion: 1.0 Internal Beta
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ContentsGetting started................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3Beta notice......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3Getting to know your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet............................................................................................................................................. 3Getting around................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5Using the touch screen....................................................................................................................................................................................... 7View your notifications....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9BlackBerry Bridge............................................................................................................................................................................................... 11About BlackBerry Bridge..................................................................................................................................................................................... 11Connect to BlackBerry Bridge............................................................................................................................................................................. 11BlackBerry Bridge tips......................................................................................................................................................................................... 12Troubleshooting: BlackBerry Bridge................................................................................................................................................................... 12Music.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14Playing your music.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 14Photos................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 15Viewing your photos.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 15Videos................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16Playing videos..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16Camera............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17Taking pictures................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17Recording videos................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17Voice notes......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18Recording voice notes........................................................................................................................................................................................ 18BlackBerry App World........................................................................................................................................................................................ 19Download apps with BlackBerry App World...................................................................................................................................................... 19Browser.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20Browsing the web............................................................................................................................................................................................... 20Troubleshooting: browser.................................................................................................................................................................................. 20Battery and power.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 21Turning off your tablet and using standby mode............................................................................................................................................... 21Extending your battery life................................................................................................................................................................................. 21Connections........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Wi-Fi................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22Bluetooth technology......................................................................................................................................................................................... 25Keyboard and typing.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 27Typing with the touch screen keyboard............................................................................................................................................................. 27Word to Go......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28Creating and editing documents........................................................................................................................................................................ 28Word To Go icons............................................................................................................................................................................................... 28Sheet to Go......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29Creating and editing spreadsheets..................................................................................................................................................................... 29Legal notice........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 30
Getting startedBeta noticeThe information contained in this documentation is intended for beta customers only. Content and software are subject tochange.Getting to know your BlackBerry PlayBook tabletRIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change.3
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Getting aroundShow the home screen and miminimze appsSwipe up from the bottom frame.RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change.5
Show the menuIn many apps, you can find additional features, options, andhelp in the menu.In an app, swipe down from the top frame. To close the menu,touch anywhere in the app.Switch between appsYou can flip between your open apps without having to returnto the home screen.In an app, swipe in from the left or right frame.Show the status barYou can peek at the status bar without leaving the app you'reusing. This is a great way to quickly check your notifications,see the time, keep an eye on your battery level, change systemoptions, and more.In an app, swipe in from the top-left frame.RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change.6
Close an appOn the home screen, touch the minimized app and swipe up.Switch between views on the home screenSwipe left or right in the bottom part of the home screen.Using the touch screenHere are some common gestures to help you get started using your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet.SwipeTo scroll through a list or a webpage, move between pictures,and more, touch the screen and slide your finger up and downor right and left.RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change.7
PinchTo zoom in and out while you're looking at a webpage, picture,or other content, touch the screen with your finger and thumband pinch them together or apart.RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change.8
DragTo move something from one place to another, touch and holdthe item you want to move. Slide your finger to the positionwhere you want it.View your notificationsYour BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet uses notifications to keep you informed about software updates, new messages, calendarreminders, battery power level, and much more. When new notifications come in, the top-left or top-right corner of yourscreen glows red.1. To display the status bar from within any application, swipe from the upper-left corner of the frame onto the screen.You can also find the status bar on the home screen.2. On the status bar, tap [flag_icon] or [system_notifications_icon].Return to what you were doing Tap the screen anywhere outside of the displayednotifications.Dismiss a notification Swipe from left to right across the item you want to dismiss.View a specific type of notification On the status bar, tap the icon for the type of notificationthat you want to see.View details about a notification You can jump directly from a notification into the relatedapplication. For example, if you tap an email notification, theemail opens in the Messages app.RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change.9
To view details, tap the notification message.RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change.10
BlackBerry BridgeAbout BlackBerry BridgeIf you're running BlackBerry® Device Software 5.0 or later on your BlackBerry smartphone, you can connect your BlackBerry®PlayBook™ tablet to your smartphone to access push email, calendars, BBM™, files, and other data directly from your tablet.Your tablet connects to your smartphone using Bluetooth® technology. To connect, you need the BlackBerry® Bridge™ appinstalled on your smartphone. You can find it in BlackBerry App World™.When your tablet and smartphone are connected, these icons appear on your tablet's home screen:BlackBerry MessengerCommunicate virtually instantly with other BlackBerry users. It's everything you love about BBM,on your tablet.MessagesTake advantage of your tablet's larger screen and the reading pane to work through your messageinbox more quickly. Attach files from your tablet or your smartphone.CalendarKeep on top of your schedule at a glance with day and month views that show names on eachevent and a split-screen day view.ContactsConnect with the people in your network through the Contacts app. Quickly jump to a contact tosend an email, schedule a meeting, or start a BBM conversation.TasksHave a growing to-do list? Use the Tasks app to help you stay focused on important actions.MemosInstead of jotting notes on scraps of paper that can be easy to lose track of, try using memos tokeep your information organized and easy to find.Connect to BlackBerry BridgeTo connect your tablet with your BlackBerry® smartphone, you need to install the BlackBerry® Bridge™ app on yoursmartphone. You can find it in BlackBerry App World™.RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change.11
1. On your tablet's home screen, on the status bar, tap [settings_icon] > BlackBerry Bridge.2. Tap Setup > Continue.3. In the BlackBerry Bridge app on your smartphone, tap Add Device > Next.4. Point your smartphone camera at the barcode displayed on your tablet to scan the barcode.BlackBerry Bridge tipsView email for a specific address or email in a folder If you've added multiple email addresses to your smartphone,like an enterprise address and a Yahoo!® Mail address, youcan view all email together or you can view email for eachaddress separately.At the top of the message list, tap the name of the currentlydisplayed address or All Messages, depending on the currentview. Tap the email address you want to view, or to viewemail in a folder, tap View Folders.Move an email to a folder View the message. Below the message, tap [folder_icon].Multi-select email To more quickly work through you inbox, you can selectmultiple email messages and delete them, mark them read orunread, or move them to a folder.At the bottom of the message list, tap [multiselect_icon]. Tapthe checkbox next to each email you want to select. Tap theappropriate icon at the bottom of the message list.View a single calendar At the bottom of the screen, tap [services_icon].Hide completed tasksStart a group chat In the BBM™ contacts list, tap one of the people you want toadd to the chat. At the top of the chat window, tap[arrow_icon] > Invite Others. Tap the other people you wantto include. Start chatting.Troubleshooting: BlackBerry BridgeIssue Possible cause or solutionI can't pair my tablet with my BlackBerry® smartphone Verify that the BlackBerry® Bridge™ application is installed onyour smartphone. You can download the application fromBlackBerry App World™.RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change.12
Verify that your smartphone's Bluetooth® connection isturned on and that your smartphone is in range.I can't reconnect to my BlackBerry smartphone Verify that your smartphone's Bluetooth connection is turnedon and that your smartphone is in range.The BlackBerry Bridge application on your smartphone mightnot be set to automatically connect to your tablet. Tryopening the application and connecting manually.Your smartphone might already be connected to anothertablet. In the BlackBerry Bridge application on yoursmartphone, disconnect the other tablet and then tryconnecting again.I can't find a draft message I saved When you save a draft message, the message appears in themessage list with a special draft icon. If you have multipleemail addresses, look for the draft message in the inbox ofthe address you are sending the message from. If you'vereceived a lot of email since you saved the draft, it mayappear far down in the message list.I can't find a memo I'm searching for You can only searches the titles of memos, not the contents.RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change.13
MusicPlaying your musicYour BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet supports the most popular types of audio files including MP3, M4A, WMA, and WAV. Usethe built-in stereo speakers, plug in headphones, or hook your tablet's HDMI port up to a home entertainment system forsome serious sound.Change the volume Touch and drag on the volume bar.Shuffle or repeat songs Tap   or  .See more music Swipe down from the top frame.See what's next in a playlist Tap   beside the album art of the song that is currentlyplaying.Search your music Tap Search All. Enter the title or artist you are looking for.Control music from the status bar Tap  . Tap  ,  , or  .Create a playlist Create a playlist on your computer using a music library suchas Windows Media® Player or iTunes.Add a song to your PlayBook Playlist Swipe down from the top frame. Tap Edit. Tap a song orsongs. Tap Add.Delete a song from your PlayBook Playlist ?Move playlists from your computer Open the BlackBerry® Desktop Software on your computer.Connect the tablet and the computer using a USB cable. ClickMusic and complete the instructions on the computer screen.RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change.14
PhotosViewing your photosYour BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet is the perfect way to take your photos with you and lets you share them with friends andfamily on a beautiful hi-res screen. Pictures that you take with the tablet's cameras are automatically saved in the Photos app.Zoom in on a picture Pinch out. Double-tap to zoom in to fit the screen.Move between pictures Swipe left or right.Pan a picture In a picture that you are zoomed into, touch and drag in anydirection.Delete a picture Tap a picture. Tap [pencil icon]. Tap [garbage can icon].Play a slideshow Tap an album. Tap a picture. Tap  .Play a slideshow using HDMI Connect the HDMI cable to both your tablet and an HDMIdisplay such as a TV, projector, or computer monitor. Tap analbum. Tap a picture. Tap  . (???)Move pictures between your tablet and your computer Open the BlackBerry® Desktop Software on your computer.Connect your tablet and computer using a USB cable. ClickPictures and complete the instructions on the computer.RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change.15
VideosPlaying videosWatch HD video on the go with your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet. Your tablet plays 1080p HD videos and supports a varietyof video formats such as AVI, ASF, Fv4, MP4, and WMV. For information about recording videos, see the Camera section of theHelp.Stop playing a video Tap the screen. Tap  .Delete a video Tap a video. Tap [image of pencil icon]. Tap [image of trashcan icon].Play a video using HDMI Connect the HDMI cable to both your tablet and an HDMIdisplay such as a TV, projector, or computer monitor (???)Move videos between your tablet and your computer Open the BlackBerry® Desktop Software on your computer.Connect the tablet and the computer using a USB cable. ClickVideos and complete the instructions on the computerscreen.RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change.16
CameraTaking picturesYour BlackBerry® PlayBook™ has a 5 megapixel rear facing camera that allows you to capture great images and a 3 megapixelfront facing camera perfect for taking a quick self portrait or creating a profile picture. Pictures that you take are saved in analbum in Photos app. For more info, see the Photos section of the Help.Take a picture Tap [image of camera icon] .Switch between the front facing camera and the rear facingcameraTap [image of switch icon].Change the camera scene mode and settings Swipe down from the top frame until more modes appear.Tap the one you want to use.Look at pictures you took Swipe down from the top frame. Tap Camera Photos.Delete a picture Swipe down from the top frame. Tap Camera Photos. Tap apicture. Tap [image of pencil icon]. Tap [image of trash canicon].Zoom in or out on a subject Tap [image of zoom slider].Show more camera tools Tap the screen.Record a video Tap [image of video camera icon].Recording videosRecord crisp, clear, 720p high definition videos with your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ no matter what the occasion. You caninstantly switch between the video camera and the still cameras to freeze a moment in time.Record a video Tap [video camera icon]. Tap  . To stop recording, tap  .Switch between the video camera and camera Tap [image of camera icon].Delete a video Tap a video. Tap [image of pencil icon]. Tap [image of trashcan icon].Record a video from the Videos app Swipe down from the top frame. Tap Take Videos.RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change.17
Voice notesRecording voice notesRecord a reminder or notes from lectures and meetings with a single tap. Your voice notes are listed by the date and time theyare recorded.Record a voice note Tap  . To stop recording, tap  .Stop or pause the playback Tap   or tap  .Delete a voice note Swipe down from the top frame. Tap Edit [image of pencil].Tap a recording. Tap Delete [image of trash can.RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change.18
BlackBerry App WorldDownload apps with BlackBerry App WorldEnhance your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet with the many games, and social networking and productivity apps availablethrough the BlackBerry App World™ storefront. Search for apps or browse the top downloads and best sellers. You can pay foritems with your credit card or using a PayPal® account. The My World screen gives you a streamlined view of all your apps andtheir statuses. You can quickly see which apps are installed, archived, deleted, or pending.1. If prompted, enter your BlackBerry® ID to log in.2. Search for an app or tap the app you want to download.• If available, to download a free or trial version of an app, tap Install or Download Trial.• To buy an app, tap Purchase > Buy Now.Update an app Tap My World > Upgrade. Complete the instructions on thescreen.Delete or remove an app Tap an app. Tap Delete [image of trash can] (???)Update your BlackBerry ID account information Go to https://blackberryid.blackberry.com/bbid/login/RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change.19
BrowserBrowsing the webSearch for or go to a webpage In the address bar, type search terms or a web address. TapGo.To reload a page, tap [reload_icon] in the address bar.Bookmark a page Tap [add_bookmark_icon].To view bookmarked pages, tap [view_bookmarks_icon].Open multiple pages Tabs let you browse multiple webpages simultaneously.Swipe down from the top frame to show the menu. To open anew browser tab, tap New Tab. To switch between openpages, tap the thumbnail for the page you want to view.View your browsing history Tap [history_icon].Change browser options Swipe down from the top frame to show the menu. TapOptions.Zoom Pinch to zoom. Double-tap to zoom in on an image or acolumn of text.Troubleshooting: browserIssue Possible cause or solutionI can't play a song or video on a web page The media format might not be supported or the link mightbe broken.I can't open a new tab You probably have too many tabs open already, or too manyapps running. Try closing an existing tab or closing some openapps. (???)RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change.20
Battery and powerTurning off your tablet and using standby modeCheck the battery power level On the status bar, tap  . When the battery power level is low, your tabletnotifies you.Enter standby mode Press the power button on the top of the tablet.Exit standby mode Swipe from the top frame to the bottom frame.Turn off your tablet Press and hold the power button. Tap Shut Down.Extending your battery lifeTo extend your tablet's battery life, charge it regularly, close applications that you're not using, and keep it out of the sun andother hot places. Also consider the following guidelines:Dim the screen On the status bar, tap   > Screen. Change the Brightness setting.Turn off the screen automatically On the status bar, tap   > Screen. Change the Backlight Time-out field.Enter standby mode automatically On the status bar, tap   > Screen. Change the Standby Time-out field.Turn off Wi-Fi® On the status bar, tap  . Set the Wi-Fi switch to Off.Turn off Bluetooth® connectivity On the status bar, tap  . Set the Bluetooth switch to Off.Pause apps when you show the homescreen or switch between appsOn the status bar, tap   > Navigator. In the Deactivate applications drop-downlist, tap when they leave full screen.RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change.21
ConnectionsWi-FiConnect to a Wi-Fi networkYour BlackBerry® PlayBook™ can connect to the Internet using Wi-Fi®. Public Wi-Fi networks are available in many publicplaces, such as libraries, airports, hotels, coffee shops, and so on. When you connect to a Wi-Fi network, your tablet saves thenetwork and connects to it automatically the next time you're within range.1. On the Status bar, tap > Wi-Fi.2. Tap the network you want to connect to.To only see networks that don't require a password, in the Networks drop-down list, select Open Networks.3. If necessary, type the network password.4. Tap Connect.Connect using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button Tap > Wi-Fi >Use WPS > Press WPS Button on Router. Onyour Wi-Fi router, press the button. On your tablet, tap Start.Connect using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN code Tap > Wi-Fi >Use WPS > Enter a PIN into Router > Start. Onthe administration screen for your Wi-Fi router, type the PINdisplayed.Connect manually If you want to connect to a hidden Wi-Fi network or save thesettings for a network that's not currently available, you canconnect manually.Tap > Wi-Fi > Manually Connect. Type the name of thenetwork. If the network is hidden, select Hidden SSID. Selectthe security type and specify any additional information. TapConnect to connect now or tap Save to save withoutconnecting.Change, delete, or reorder saved Wi-Fi networksYour BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet remembers the Wi-Fi® networks you connect to and automatically connects wheneveryou're in range. If multiple networks are available, your tablet connects to the one closest to the top of your list of savednetworks.1. On the status bar, tap > Wi-Fi.2. In the drop-down list, tap Saved Networks.• To change options for a saved network, tap the network.• To move a saved network up or down in the list, touch and hold the network. Drag it to where you want it.• To delete a saved network, tap [pencil]. Beside the network, tap [x].RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change.22
• To stop your tablet from automatically connecting to a saved network, tap the network. Clear the Enable Profilecheckbox. Tap Save.Wi-Fi network optionsFor most Wi-Fi® networks, you won't need to change the network options. If you're having trouble connecting or if you need toconnect manually, you can set the network options yourself. The options available depend on the type of network you'reconnecting to. To find out what settings to use, if you're connecting to a home network, see the information that came withyour Wi-Fi router; if you're connecting to an enterprise Wi-Fi network, talk to your administrator; if you're connecting to ahotspot, see the information provided about the hotspot or talk to an employee at the hotspot who might have details abouthow to connect.Option DescriptionName Enter the name that you want to see in your list of saved Wi-Fi networks.SSID If the Wi-Fi network is hidden, type the SSID (the name the network uses to identifyitself). Your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet uses this name to find the network.Hidden SSID If the Wi-Fi network is hidden, select this check box. Hidden networks don't appearin the list of available networks.Security Type Set the security type that the Wi-Fi network uses.Security Sub Type If you're connecting to an enterprise Wi-Fi network, set the security subtype thatthe Wi-Fi network uses.VPN Profiles To use a VPN Profile when connecting to this network, select the profile you wantto use. For more information, see the Security section of the help.Automatically Obtain IP Address Clear this check box if you need to manually specify an IP address for your tablet.When you clear this check box, additional options appear. To find out whatinformation to enter, talk to your administrator.Enable IPv6 Set whether the network uses the IPv6 protocol.Use HTTP Proxy Select this check box if you want to connect to a proxy server. When you select thischeck box, additional options appear. To find out what options to use, see theinformation provided for the proxy server.Allow inter-access point handover If the network spans multiple access points, set whether your tablet should remainconnected when you move from one access point to another.CA Certificate If necessary, set the root certificate that your tablet should use to verify that it'sconnecting to the correct Wi-Fi network. If the network requires a certificate, youneed to transfer it to your tablet before you can connect. For more information, talkto your administrator.RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change.23
Option DescriptionClient Certificate If necessary, set the authentication certificate that your tablet should use to connectto the Wi-Fi network. If the network requires a certificate, you need to transfer itto your tablet before you can connect. For more information, talk to youradministrator.I can't connect to a Wi-Fi networkTry one of the following actions:• On the status bar, tap and verify that the switch is set to On.• The connection might have timed out. Try connecting again.• Your tablet might be too far away from the wireless access point or wireless router to connect. Move your tablet closerand try connecting again.• Verify that you're in a Wi-Fi® coverage area. If you're connecting to a home network, see if other wireless devices are ableto connect. If you're connecting to an enterprise Wi-Fi network or a hotspot, talk to your administrator or an employee atthe hotspot.• Verify that the time on your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet is synchronized with the network time. If the times aredifferent, it could prevent your tablet from connecting (for example, if connecting to the network requires you to have acertificate on your tablet and the certificate has an expiration date).• If the Wi-Fi network doesn't appear the list of available networks, the network might be hidden. If you know the networkname, try connecting to it manually.• Verify that the options for the Wi-Fi network are correct. To find out what options to use, for a home network, refer to theinformation that came with your router; for an enterprise Wi-Fi network, talk to your administrator; for a public hotspot,refer to any information provided for the hotspot or talk to an employee at the hotspot who might have details about howto connect.• If you switched Wi-Fi networks manually, try switching to another Wi-Fi network.• If you are using the Push Button Setup method, verify that the access point uses Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, and that it hasbeen set to send its profile. Verify that another device is not also attempting to connect at the same time, and that notmore than one access point within range is in this mode. For more information, see the information that came with yourrouter.• If you use PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-FAST or EAP-TTLS to connect to a Wi-Fi network, verify that you have installed the rootcertificate for the certificate authority server that created the certificate for the authentication server. The certificate mustbe transferred to your tablet before you can connect to the network. For more information, talk to your administrator.• 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 toyour administrator.• To view details about your tablet and the network you're connected to that might help with advanced troubleshooting, onthe status bar, tap > Wi-Fi. In the lower-right corner, tap [info].RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change.24
Bluetooth technologyConnect a Bluetooth enabled deviceYou can use Bluetooth® technology to connect your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet to a wireless keyboard, mobile phone, orother device that uses a supported Bluetooth profile. The first time you connect to a device, you pair it with your tablet. Yourtablet remembers paired devices and usually connects to them automatically whenever they're in range.For information about connecting your tablet to a BlackBerry smartphone, see the BlackBerry Bridge section of the Help.1. On the status bar, tap > Bluetooth.2. Set the Bluetooth switch to On.3. Tap Add New Device > Search.4. Tap a device.5. If necessary, do one of the following:• Type a pairing passkey of your choice on both the device you're pairing with and on your tablet.• On your tablet, type the pairing passkey that appears on the device you're pairing with or in the information that camewith the device. If you don't know the passkey, try 0000.Reconnect to a paired device In the list of paired devices, tap the device > Connect.Change options for a paired device In the list of paired devices, tap the device.Delete a paired device In the list of paired devices, tap the device > Delete.Make your tablet discoverable To allow other Bluetooth enabled devices to search for yourtablet and attempt to connect to it, you can make itdiscoverable. Set the Discoverable switch to On.To help protect your tablet against unauthorized access, youcan make it discoverable for 2 minutes only. Tap Add NewDevice > Listen.Supported Bluetooth profilesYour BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet uses Bluetooth® profiles to communicate with different types of Bluetooth enableddevices. To find out if your tablet supports a specific Bluetooth enabled device, you can check the information available for thedevice to see what profiles it uses. Your tablet supports the profiles listed here.RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change.25
Profile DescriptionDial-up Networking (DUN) Your tablet uses this profile to connect to a tethered mobile phone or other Internet-enabled device to access its Internet connection.Human Interface Device (HID) Your tablet uses this profile to connect to a wireless keyboard.Serial Port Profile (SPP) Your tablet uses this profile to connect to your BlackBerry smartphone through theBlackBerry® Bridge™ application.I can't connect to a Bluetooth deviceTry the following actions:• Verify that the Bluetooth® enabled device is compatible with your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet. Check the informationthat came with the Bluetooth enabled device to find out what Bluetooth profiles it uses and verify that your tabletsupports those profiles.• If you don't know the passkey for the Bluetooth enabled device, see the information that came with the device. If you can'tfind any passkey information, try 0000.• If your tablet can't detect the Bluetooth enabled device, try making the Bluetooth enabled device discoverable, or trymaking your tablet discoverable and searching for your tablet from the Bluetooth enabled device.My list of paired Bluetooth devices doesn't appearVerify that your tablet's Bluetooth® connection is turned on.RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change.26
Keyboard and typingTyping with the touch screen keyboardShow the keyboard Tap a text entry field or swipe onto the screen from thebottom left corner of the frame.Hide the keyboard Tap the Hide Keyboard icon in the bottom left corner of thekeyboard.Insert a period [Tap space twice???]Insert an at sign (@) or a period in an email address field Tap the Space key.[???]Capitalize a letter Tap the Shift key, then tap the letter.Turn on CAP lock Touch and hold the Shift key. To turn CAP lock off, tap theShift key again.Type a symbol Tap the 123 sym key. If the symbol key you're looking for isn'tdisplayed, tap the More Symbols key.Type an accented character Touch and hold a letter key to display a list of accentedversions of the letter. Tap the accented or special characteryou want to insert.Type a number in a text field Tap the 123 sym key, then tap the number. To show thestandard keys again, tap the ABC key.Move the cursor to edit text Touch the text. [frame displayed???]Change the typing input language [possible???]RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change.27
Word to GoCreating and editing documentsUsing your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ and Word To Go you can edit, update, and save your important information in oneconvenient location.Create a new document On the welcome screen, tap New Document.Open a document On the welcome screen, tap Browse. Tap a file that you wantto open. Tap OK.Save a document Swipe down from the top frame. Tap the Save icon.Word To Go iconsChange the fontChange text alignment or  Increase or decrease an indent,  , or  Apply a font styleFind the word count for a documentApply paragraph formattingRIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change.28
Sheet to GoCreating and editing spreadsheetsCreate a new spreadsheet On the welcome screen, tap New Document.Open a spreadsheet On the welcome screen, tap Browse.Save a spreadsheet Swipe down from the top frame. Tap the Save icon.Change the font Tap   > Font. Change the Font, Size, Style, Font Colour orFill Color fields.Change number formatting Tap   > Number. Tap a number format, such as Currency orScientific. Change the fields that appear on the screen.Hide a column or row Tap the column or row that you want to hide. Tap  . Toshow a column or row that you have hidden, tap  .Clear a cell Tap the cell that you want to clear. Tap  .Apply a font style to a cell Tap the cell that you want to apply a font style to. Tap  , or  .RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change.29
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