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User Guide
BlackBerry Curve 9310/9320
Smartphones
Published: 2012-03-30
SWD-20120330114831861
Contents
Quick Help ................................................................................................................................................. 8
Getting started: Your smartphone ............................................................................................................... 8
Popular topics .......................................................................................................................................... 25
Popular tips .............................................................................................................................................. 29
Common troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................... 38
Tips and shortcuts .................................................................................................................................... 43
Tips: Doing things quickly ......................................................................................................................... 43
Tips: Extending battery life ....................................................................................................................... 44
Tips: Finding apps .................................................................................................................................... 45
Tips: Freeing space for your music, pictures, videos, and files ................................................................... 45
Tips: Freeing space to optimize your smartphone's performance ............................................................... 46
Tips: Updating your software .................................................................................................................... 47
Tips: Keeping your information safe .......................................................................................................... 48
Tips: Managing indicators ......................................................................................................................... 49
Shortcuts: Phone ...................................................................................................................................... 49
Shortcuts: Messages ................................................................................................................................ 50
Shortcuts: Files and attachments .............................................................................................................. 52
Shortcuts: Typing with the physical keyboard ............................................................................................ 53
Shortcuts: Media ...................................................................................................................................... 54
Shortcuts: Browser ................................................................................................................................... 55
Shortcuts: Search ..................................................................................................................................... 56
Shortcuts: Maps ....................................................................................................................................... 57
Shortcuts: Calendar .................................................................................................................................. 57
Troubleshooting: Shortcuts ....................................................................................................................... 58
Phone ...................................................................................................................................................... 59
How to: Phone .......................................................................................................................................... 59
Troubleshooting: Phone ............................................................................................................................ 77
Voice commands ...................................................................................................................................... 81
How to: Voice commands ......................................................................................................................... 81
Troubleshooting: Voice commands ........................................................................................................... 83
Messages ................................................................................................................................................. 85
How to: Messages application ................................................................................................................... 85
Tips: Messages application ..................................................................................................................... 121
Troubleshooting: Messages application .................................................................................................. 123
Files and attachments ............................................................................................................................ 129
How to: Files .......................................................................................................................................... 129
Troubleshooting: Files ............................................................................................................................ 135
Media ..................................................................................................................................................... 137
How to: Media ........................................................................................................................................ 137
Troubleshooting: Media .......................................................................................................................... 155
Ring tones, sounds, and alerts ................................................................................................................ 159
How to: Ring tones, sounds, and alerts .................................................................................................... 159
Troubleshooting: Ring tones, sounds, and alerts ..................................................................................... 163
Browser .................................................................................................................................................. 164
How to: Browser ..................................................................................................................................... 164
Troubleshooting: Browser ....................................................................................................................... 177
Calendar ................................................................................................................................................ 179
How to: Calendar .................................................................................................................................... 179
Troubleshooting: Calendar ...................................................................................................................... 188
Contacts ................................................................................................................................................ 190
How to: Contacts .................................................................................................................................... 190
Troubleshooting: Contacts ...................................................................................................................... 199
Clock ..................................................................................................................................................... 201
How to: Clock ......................................................................................................................................... 201
Troubleshooting: Clock ........................................................................................................................... 205
Tasks and memos ................................................................................................................................... 206
Create a task or memo ............................................................................................................................ 206
Send a task or memo .............................................................................................................................. 206
Change or delete a task or memo ............................................................................................................ 206
Change the status of a task ..................................................................................................................... 207
Hide completed tasks ............................................................................................................................. 207
Show tasks in the calendar ..................................................................................................................... 207
Synchronizing tasks and memos ............................................................................................................. 208
About categories .................................................................................................................................... 210
Categorize a contact, task, or memo ....................................................................................................... 210
Create a category for contacts, tasks, or memos ..................................................................................... 210
Turn off the prompt that appears before you delete items ........................................................................ 211
Typing .................................................................................................................................................... 212
How to: Typing ....................................................................................................................................... 212
Troubleshooting: Typing ......................................................................................................................... 219
Keyboard ............................................................................................................................................... 220
How to: Keyboard ................................................................................................................................... 220
Language ............................................................................................................................................... 222
How to: Language ................................................................................................................................... 222
Troubleshooting: Language .................................................................................................................... 224
Screen display ........................................................................................................................................ 225
How to: Screen display ........................................................................................................................... 225
Troubleshooting: Screen display ............................................................................................................. 228
GPS technology ...................................................................................................................................... 230
How to: GPS technology ......................................................................................................................... 230
Troubleshooting: GPS technology ........................................................................................................... 232
Maps ...................................................................................................................................................... 233
How to: Maps ......................................................................................................................................... 233
Personalize: Maps .................................................................................................................................. 237
Troubleshooting: Maps ........................................................................................................................... 239
Applications ........................................................................................................................................... 240
How to: Applications .............................................................................................................................. 240
Troubleshooting: Applications ................................................................................................................ 242
BlackBerry ID ......................................................................................................................................... 246
How to: BlackBerry ID ............................................................................................................................ 246
BlackBerry Device Software .................................................................................................................... 248
How to: BlackBerry Device Software ....................................................................................................... 248
Troubleshooting: BlackBerry Device Software ......................................................................................... 250
Manage Connections .............................................................................................................................. 252
Mobile network ....................................................................................................................................... 252
Wi-Fi technology ..................................................................................................................................... 259
Mobile Hotspot mode ............................................................................................................................. 269
How to: Mobile Hotspot mode ................................................................................................................. 269
Troubleshooting: Mobile Hotspot mode .................................................................................................. 272
Bluetooth technology ............................................................................................................................. 273
How to: Bluetooth technology ................................................................................................................. 273
Troubleshooting: Bluetooth technology ................................................................................................... 281
Media server .......................................................................................................................................... 284
How to: Media server .............................................................................................................................. 284
Power and battery .................................................................................................................................. 286
How to: Power and battery ...................................................................................................................... 286
Storage space and media cards .............................................................................................................. 289
How to: Storage space and media cards .................................................................................................. 289
Troubleshooting: Storage space and media cards ................................................................................... 293
Search ................................................................................................................................................... 295
How to: Search ....................................................................................................................................... 295
Troubleshooting: Search ......................................................................................................................... 299
Security .................................................................................................................................................. 300
How to: Security ..................................................................................................................................... 300
Troubleshooting: Security ....................................................................................................................... 328
Service books and diagnostic reports ...................................................................................................... 330
Run, view, send, or delete a diagnostic report ......................................................................................... 330
Accept, delete, or restore a service book ................................................................................................. 330
Set a default recipient for diagnostic reports ........................................................................................... 331
Find your smartphone model number and version of the BlackBerry Device Software .............................. 331
I can't run or submit a diagnostic report .................................................................................................. 331
Synchronization ..................................................................................................................................... 333
How to: Synchronization ......................................................................................................................... 333
Troubleshooting: Synchronization ........................................................................................................... 336
Accessibility options ............................................................................................................................... 338
How to: Accessibility .............................................................................................................................. 338
Calculator .............................................................................................................................................. 343
Use the calculator .................................................................................................................................. 343
Convert a measurement ......................................................................................................................... 343
Glossary ................................................................................................................................................. 344
Legal notice ............................................................................................................................................ 346
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Getting started: Your smartphone
Find out about apps and indicators, and what the keys do on your BlackBerry smartphone.
Your BlackBerry smartphone at a glance
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New in BlackBerry 7.1
BlackBerry 7.1 enhances the BlackBerry experience with new functionality and innovative apps.
Wi-Fi calling
If your wireless service provider supports Wi-Fi calling and you subscribe to this service, you can make and receive calls
over the Wi-Fi network. For more information, see Wi-Fi calling 264 .
Mobile Hotspot mode
When you turn on Mobile Hotspot mode, you can use your smartphone as a mobile hotspot so that other Wi-Fi enabled
devices can use the mobile network connection on your smartphone. For more information, see Mobile Hotspot mode
269 .
Before you use your smartphone in Mobile Hotspot mode, read the latest safety and product information at
www.blackberry.com/docs/smartphones.
FM Radio
You can use the FM Radio app to listen to radio stations on your smartphone. You can scan for stations, create favorite
stations, and you can listen to the radio using a wired headset or the speakerphone. For more information, see FM Radio
153 .
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Emergency alert messages
If your wireless service provider or organization participates in CMAS, you can receive emergency alert messages
(presidential, imminent threat to safety of life, and amber alert messages) on your smartphone. For more information, see
Emergency alert messages 105 .
New in BlackBerry 7
BlackBerry 7 includes a number of exciting new features and services, as well as some enhancements to existing
features.
BlackBerry ID
A BlackBerry ID is an email and password that gives you convenient access to BlackBerry products and services. After
you create your BlackBerry ID, you can log in to any BlackBerry product that supports BlackBerry ID. For example, with
BlackBerry ID you can manage apps that you downloaded from the BlackBerry App World storefront and keep apps you
downloaded when you switch smartphones. For more information, see BlackBerry ID 246
Voice enabled search
Looking for something? You can now use your voice to search for help, contacts, documents, pictures, videos, and more
on your smartphone and on the Internet. For more information, see Search for an item using voice enabled search 295 .
Home screen customization
Customize the home screen even more by hiding panels you don't use regularly, and hiding icons in specific panels or all
panels. For more information, see Show or hide a home screen panel 22 and Show, hide, or find an application icon
22 .
Touch-free call answering
You don't need to use your hands to answer calls when you're using a Bluetooth enabled headset or a regular headset!
Now you can set your smartphone to answer calls automatically after 5 seconds. For more information, see Change how
you answer calls with a headset 75 .
Bluetooth enhancements
You can now send multiple pictures at once using Bluetooth technology. For details, see Send a file 109 .
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Conveniently send and receive a contact card (also called a vCard) using Bluetooth technology, and save the received
contact card into your smartphone's contact list. For more information, see Send contact cards using Bluetooth
technology 275 .
Picture enhancements
When you rotate JPEG and PNG pictures, the pictures are saved automatically in the rotated view.
Sort pictures from either newest to oldest, or oldest to newest. This lets you see a slide show in the order that pictures
were taken.
You can now view pictures in a slide show using transitions such a sliding, zooming, and panning. For more information,
see Change your slide show options 152 .
About switching BlackBerry smartphones
When you switch to a new BlackBerry smartphone your data and settings, such as supported email messages, organizer
data, and compatible third-party applications, can be transferred to your new smartphone.
The backup and restore process can be done using a media card or the BlackBerry Device Software. Both options are
available from the Device Switch option in the Setup application.
A Switch Smartphones user guide is available at docs.blackberry.com.
Depending on your wireless service provider, this feature might not be available.
Related information
Visit the Setup application, 12
About BlackBerry ID
A BlackBerry ID gives you convenient access to multiple BlackBerry products and services. After you create a BlackBerry
ID, you can use your BlackBerry ID email address and password to log in to any BlackBerry product that supports
BlackBerry ID. With BlackBerry ID, you can manage apps that you downloaded from the BlackBerry App World storefront
and keep apps you downloaded when you switch smartphones.
You are prompted to log in using your BlackBerry ID when you set up a BlackBerry PlayBook tablet or a BlackBerry
smartphone running BlackBerry 7. If you previously created a BlackBerry ID, you must use it when you set up your new
tablet or smartphone (instead of creating a new BlackBerry ID). You can log in to both a tablet and a smartphone using
the same BlackBerry ID.
If you're using an older BlackBerry smartphone, you might be able to create a BlackBerry ID from within an app that
supports BlackBerry ID, or you can create a BlackBerry ID by visiting www.blackberry.com/blackberryid.
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Visit the Setup application
The Setup application helps you learn about navigation and typing, change options to personalize your BlackBerry
smartphone, and set up network connections, such as Bluetooth connections. You can also set up email addresses and
social networking accounts. The Setup application should appear automatically the first time that you turn on your
smartphone.
1. If the Setup application does not appear automatically, on the Home screen or in a folder, click the Setup icon.
2. Click a section to change options or to complete a short series of prompts that help you set the options.
Important keys
Keys on the front of your BlackBerry smartphone
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Trackpad
•
•
•
Slide your finger to move around the screen.
Press (click) to select an item.
Press and hold to open a pop-up menu.
Menu
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Open a menu.
Select a highlighted menu item.
Press and hold to switch applications quickly.
Escape
•
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Return to the previous screen.
Close the menu.
Send
•
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Make a call.
Answer a call.
End/Power
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End a call.
Return to the home screen.
Press and hold to turn on or turn off your BlackBerry
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Keys on the top of your smartphone
Lock
Lock your keyboard.
Keys on the right side of your smartphone
Volume/Mute
•
•
•
•
Right convenience key
•
Press the top and bottom keys to change the volume.
Press and hold the top or bottom key to play the next or previous
media file.
Before you take a picture or record a video, press the top or
bottom key to zoom in or out.
Press the middle key to mute a call or mute the volume.
•
If supported, open the camera. To take a picture, press the
convenience key again.
You can also customize this key.
•
•
If supported, press to open BBM.
You can also customize this key.
Keys on the left side of your smartphone
Left convenience key
Keyboard
Shift
Capitalize letters.
Alt
Type the alternate character on a key.
Symbol
Open the symbol list.
Backspace/Delete
Delete the previous character or a selected item.
Enter
Select an item.
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Keyboard
Speakerphone
Turn on or turn off the speakerphone during a call.
Flashing LED
The LED on the top of your BlackBerry smartphone flashes different colors to indicate different statuses.
Flashing LED color
Description
Green
You're in a wireless coverage area. You can turn on or turn
off this notification.
Blue
Your smartphone is connected to a Bluetooth enabled
device. You can turn on or turn off this notification.
Red
A new message has arrived and your selected profile is set
to notify you using the flashing LED. If you're using your
smartphone with a smart card, your smartphone is
accessing data on the smart card.
Amber
The battery power level for your smartphone is low, or your
smartphone is turned off and is charging. You can't turn off
the notification for the low battery power level. The
notification for charging turns off when you turn on your
smartphone. If your smartphone is turned off, the LED
changes to a solid green color when the battery is fully
charged.
Related information
Turn on flashing LED notification for wireless coverage, 227
Turn off or turn on the Bluetooth connection notification, 279
Icons
Application icons
You can access your applications by clicking the icons on the home screen and in folders on the home screen. The initial
view of the home screen displays icons for only some of the available applications. To view more application icons on the
home screen, click All.
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Depending on your BlackBerry smartphone model, administrator, and wireless service provider, some applications might
not be available. You might be able to download some applications from the BlackBerry App World storefront.
To see a full icon guide, go to www.blackberry.com/docs/smartphones. Click your smartphone model, then click the Icon
Guide.
Setup
Setup
Enterprise Activation
Activate a work email account using the
BlackBerry Enterprise Server.
Options
Power and lock
Password Lock
Power Off
Messages
Messages
Saved Messages
Added email address
Added work email address
Text Messages
Instant messaging
Instant Messaging folder
BBM
Some applications might appear in this folder
including applications that you download.
Windows Live Messenger for BlackBerry
smartphones
AOL Instant Messenger Service for BlackBerry
smartphones
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Google Talk for BlackBerry smartphones
Quick Help
Yahoo! Messenger for BlackBerry smartphones
Applications
Browser
Manage Connections
Maps
Help
Password Keeper
Voice Dialing
Applications folder
Some applications might appear in this folder,
including applications that you download.
Media
Media folder
Videos
Pictures
Music
Ring Tones
Voice Notes
Camera
Video Camera
Voice Notes Recorder
Podcasts
Personal organizer
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Contacts
Calendar
Tasks
MemoPad
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Clock
Calculator
Documents To Go
Files
Files
Social networking and mobile purchasing
BlackBerry App World
Social Feeds
Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones
Twitter for BlackBerry smartphones
BlackBerry Device Software update
A software update for the BlackBerry Device
Software is available.
A software update for the BlackBerry Device
Software is being downloaded.
A software update for the BlackBerry Device
Software is ready to be installed.
A software update for the BlackBerry Device
Software is stopped.
Sounds and alerts
Normal profile
Phone Calls Only profile
Loud profile
Custom profile
Medium profile
Silent profile
Vibrate Only profile
All Alerts Off profile
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Games
Games folder
BrickBreaker
Some applications might appear in this folder,
including applications that you download.
Word Mole
Home screen icons
These icons are status indicators that appear at the top of the home screen.
Depending on your BlackBerry smartphone model and wireless service provider, some of these icons might not appear.
New item
To clear this icon, open each item that has this
indicator.
Update is available in the BlackBerry App World
storefront
Sending data
New item in the Social Feeds application
Receiving data
System is busy
New BBM item
New BBM Groups item
To clear this icon, open each chat that has this
icon.
Roaming
Unread message count
Alarm is set
Missed call count
Calendar reminder count
Bluetooth technology is turned on
Wi-Fi technology is turned on
Message inbox icons
These icons indicate the type or status of each message in your inbox.
Depending on your BlackBerry smartphone model and wireless service provider, some of these icons might not appear.
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Unread message
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New BBM item
To clear this indicator, open each chat that has
this indicator.
Read message
BBM chat is open
Draft message
New BBM Groups item
Filed message
New RSS item
Message with an attachment
Message is being sent
Message is high priority
Message has not been sent
Text message with an attachment
Message has been sent
Text message
Message has been delivered
Message has been read
Battery power level icons
These icons appear at the top of the Home screen and at the top of the screen in some applications.
Full battery
Battery is charging
Low battery
Typing icons
These icons appear in the upper-right corner of the screen when you type.
CAP lock (capital letter lock)
Multi-tap mode
NUM lock (number lock)
Current input language
Alt mode
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Phone icons
These icons appear at the top of the home screen and in the Phone application.
Missed call
Received call
Placed call
Voice mail message
Calendar icons
These icons appear when you highlight a calendar entry.
Event reminder
Recurring appointment
Meeting reminder
Exception for recurring appointment
Notes
Camera icons
These icons appear at the bottom of the screen in the camera. You can click these icons.
View pictures
Geotagging is turned on
Geotagging is turned off
Take another picture
Flash is turned on
Flash is turned off
Automatic flash mode
Scene mode
Video camera
These icons appear at the bottom of the screen in the video camera. You can click these icons.
Start recording
Pause recording
Send video
Rename video
Delete video
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Your Home screen
Home screen at a glance
Use a picture as your smartphone wallpaper
1. On the home screen, click the Media icon > Pictures icon.
2. Browse to a picture.
3. Press the
key > Set As Wallpaper.
Add a shortcut to your home screen or Favorites panel
You can add a shortcut to give yourself quick access to items such as frequently used websites, contacts, applications,
files, podcast channels, or media categories.
1. Browse to a website, or highlight the item that you want to create a shortcut for.
2. Press the
•
•
•
key > Add to Home Screen.
To change the name of the shortcut, type a new name.
To change the location where the shortcut appears, change the Location field.
To add the shortcut to your Favorites panel, select the Mark as Favorite checkbox.
3. Click Add.
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Show or hide a home screen panel
1. On the home screen, press the
key > Manage Panels.
2. Select or clear the checkbox for each panel.
3. Press the
key > Save.
Show, hide, or find an application icon
Depending on your theme, you might not be able to hide some application icons. You can also hide optional BlackBerry
Device Software updates.
On the home screen or in a folder, do any of the following:
• To see all your application icons, on the navigation bar, click All.
• To hide an application icon, highlight the icon. Press the
key > Hide Icon. If the icon appears in other panels,
you can hide the icon in all panels or in the current panel only.
• To show all hidden application icons, press the
key > Show All Icons.
• To stop hiding an application icon, highlight the icon. Press the
• To hide the
key > Unhide Icon.
icon, click the Options icon. Click Device > Software Updates. Highlight a software version. Press
the
key > Hide.
• To show all hidden BlackBerry Device Software updates, click the Options icon. Click Device > Software Updates.
Press the
key > Show All.
Move an application icon
1. On the Home screen or in an application folder, highlight an application icon.
2. Press the
•
•
•
key.
To move the application icon to a different location on the Home screen, click Move. Click the new location.
To move the application icon into an application folder, click Move To Folder. Click an application folder.
To move the application icon out of an application folder, click Move To Folder. Click Home or an application
folder.
Change where apps that you download appear
To find your downloaded apps more easily, you can set them to appear in a certain folder, including folders you create.
1. On the home screen, press the
2. Change the Downloads Folder field.
3. Press the
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Change themes
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Display > Screen Display.
3. In the Theme section, click a theme.
4. Click Activate.
After you finish: To delete a theme, click the theme. Click Delete.
Set the number of icons that appear on the Home screen
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Accessibility.
3. Change the Home Screen Grid Layout field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Change what happens when you type on the Home screen
Before you begin: Depending on your typing input language, you might not be able to use shortcut keys to open
applications.
1. On the Home screen, press the
•
•
key > Options.
To search your BlackBerry smartphone or the Internet when you type on the Home screen, change the Launch by
Typing field to Universal Search.
To open applications when you press shortcut keys, change the Launch by Typing field to Application Shortcuts.
2. Press the
key > Save.
Add a message that appears when your smartphone is locked
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Display > Message on Lock Screen.
3. Type the text that you want to appear on the screen when your smartphone is locked.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Related information
Lock or unlock your smartphone, 29
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Feature availability
The following items affect the availability of features on your BlackBerry smartphone. The features discussed are meant
as examples, and are not inclusive of every feature that might or might not be available on your smartphone.
Smartphone model
Features such as GPS, the camera and video camera, and network connection options are dependent on your
smartphone model. To find feature specifications for your smartphone model, visit www.blackberry.com/go/devices.
Wireless service plan and wireless service provider
You must purchase or change your wireless service plan through your wireless service provider. Features such as text
messaging, location-based services, and some phone features are dependent on your wireless service provider's
offerings.
A wireless service plan with phone or voice is required for you to use the Phone application and to send and receive text
messages. A wireless service plan with data is required for you to use the browser service and instant messaging
applications, and to send and receive email messages and PIN messages. A wireless service plan might affect which apps
you can download and how you can download them.
For more information about your plan, contact your wireless service provider.
BlackBerry Internet Service and BlackBerry Enterprise Server
Once you have a data plan, you must set up your email address or third-party instant messaging account in order to send
and receive email messages, use third-party instant messaging applications, and use some browser options.
If you are an individual user, when you set up your email address or instant messaging account, you are associating it with
the BlackBerry Internet Service.
If you are a corporate user, your administrator sets up your email account by associating it with a BlackBerry Enterprise
Server. Your administrator might set options that determine the features and settings that are available on your
smartphone and if you can add or update an app. You can view the IT policies that have been set by your administrator in
the security options on your smartphone.
Wireless network
The wireless network that your smartphone is connected to might affect the availability of some features. Depending on
your wireless service provider and available roaming options, different wireless networks are available. Some wireless
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networks don't support features such as call blocking, call forwarding, or cell broadcasting. For more information, contact
your wireless service provider.
Region
Depending on your region, you might have the option to add or update apps using the BlackBerry App World storefront.
You might also be able to download apps from a webpage or an application. The availability of certain apps varies by
region.
Related information
Find more information, 25
BlackBerry Device Software, 248
Check which wireless networks your smartphone connects to, 252
Find more information
•
•
•
Help on your smartphone: Find step-by-step instructions in the user guide for your BlackBerry smartphone. Click
Help on the home screen or in an application menu.
www.discoverblackberry.com: Find software, applications, and accessories for your smartphone.
Your wireless service provider website: Find information about your wireless network or wireless service plan.
Popular topics
BlackBerry smartphone users have spoken! Here are the top things they want to know how to do on their smartphones.
Set up an email address
1. On the Home screen, click the Setup icon.
2. In the Setup section, click the Email Accounts icon.
3. Follow the screens to set up your email address. When your email address is set up correctly, you receive a
confirmation message. To view and manage your email messages, on the Home screen, click the Messages icon.
Note: In some cases, you might see the following options. If so, select one of the options.
•
•
Internet Mail Account: Use this option to associate your BlackBerry smartphone with one or more existing email
accounts (for example, Windows Live Hotmail) or to create a new email address for your smartphone.
Enterprise Account: If your administrator gave you an enterprise activation password, use this option to associate
your smartphone with your work email account using the BlackBerry Enterprise Server.
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If you are trying to set up a Internet email account (for example, Windows Live Hotmail or Google Mail) or a new email
address for your smartphone, and do not see this option, contact your administrator or wireless service provider.
Add or change your email signature
Before you begin: Depending on your wireless service plan, this feature might not be supported.
1. On the home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
•
•
key > Options.
For a work email account, click Email Preferences. If the Message Services field appears, change this field to the
appropriate email account. If the Use Auto Signature check box is not selected, select it. In the field that appears,
place your cursor.
For a personal email account, click Email Account Management. Click an email account. Click Edit.
3. Type a signature.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Your signature is added to your email after you send it.
About downloading apps with the BlackBerry App
World
With the BlackBerry App World storefront, you can search for and download games, themes, social networking apps,
personal productivity apps, and much more. Using an existing PayPal account, you can buy and download apps to your
smartphone over the wireless network.
If you don't already have the BlackBerry App World on your smartphone, you can download it at
www.blackberryappworld.com. For more information about managing apps using BlackBerry App World, click the
BlackBerry App World icon. Press the
key > Help.
Depending on your wireless service provider and region, you might have the option to add or update apps using the
BlackBerry App World™ storefront. You might also be able to download apps from a webpage (try visiting
mobile.blackberry.com from your BlackBerry smartphone), or through your wireless service provider. Data charges might
apply when you add or use an app over the wireless network. For more information, contact your wireless service
provider.
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Transfer a file from your computer to your smartphone
using your smartphone as a USB memory drive
You must use the BlackBerry Desktop Software to manage and preserve the information or the encryption that is
associated with your media files when you transfer files between your BlackBerry smartphone and your computer.
1. Connect your smartphone to your computer using a USB cable.
2. Do one of the following:
•
•
If you want to transfer most types of files, in the dialog box that appears on your smartphone, select the USB
option.
If you want to transfer media files that are protected with DRM, in the dialog box that appears on your
smartphone, select the media transfer option.
3. If necessary, type a password. Your smartphone appears as a drive on your computer.
4. Drag a file from a location on your computer to a folder on your smartphone.
After you finish: To view the transferred file on your smartphone, disconnect your smartphone from your computer and
find the file.
About using your smartphone as a tethered modem
Depending on your wireless service plan or administrator, you might be able to share the Internet connection on your
BlackBerry smartphone. For example, if you are travelling, you can use your smartphone's Internet connection to access
the Internet on a laptop or tablet.
To use your smartphone as a tethered modem with a laptop, you must connect your smartphone with your laptop using a
USB cable and open the BlackBerry Desktop Software. To use your smartphone as a tethered modem with a BlackBerry
PlayBook tablet, you must pair your smartphone with your tablet using Bluetooth technology.
While using your smartphone as a modem, you might not be able to use your smartphone's Phone application, Messaging
applications, or applications that use the Internet. To receive a phone call, your smartphone might turn off the tethered
Internet connection.
For more information about tethering, see the Help on your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet or in the BlackBerry Desktop
Software.
Copy contacts from your SIM card to your contact list
Depending on your wireless service provider and wireless network, this feature might not be supported.
1. In the contact list, press the
key > SIM Phone Book.
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Quick Help
key > Copy All To Contacts.
Note: If you try to copy a SIM card contact with a phone number that matches the phone number of a contact that
already appears in your contact list, your BlackBerry smartphone does not copy the SIM card contact.
Change your ring tone, notifiers, reminders, or alerts
In any sound profile, you can change your ring tone or notifier tone to an audio file that's stored in your BlackBerry
smartphone's built-in media storage or media card. You can also change the options for volume, notifications during
calls, LED, and vibration in all of the profiles. The All Alerts Off profile can't be changed.
1. On the home screen, click your Sound and Alert Profiles icon.
2. Click Change Sounds and Alerts > Sounds for Selected Profile.
•
•
To change your ring tone or ring volume, click Phone.
To change notifiers or reminders, click to expand a section. Click an option.
3. In the Ring Tone, Notifier Tone, or Reminder Tone field, do one of the following:
•
•
•
•
Click a tone.
To use a song that is on your smartphone or on a media card, click All Music. Find and click a song.
To use a voice note that you recorded, click All Voice Notes. Find and click a voice note.
To use a preloaded alert, click All Alerts. Find and click an alert.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Related information
I can't change the number of times that my smartphone rings, 79
Icons for sound and alert profiles, 159
View a location on a map
1. On the Home screen, click the Maps icon.
2. Press the
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•
•
•
To search for a point of interest such as a business or landmark, in the Find a store, café, etc. field, type the
information for the point of interest. Highlight the point of interest.
To view a new location, in the Find an address field, type an address. Highlight the location.
To view a location for a contact, in the Find a store, café, etc. field, type the contact name. Highlight the contact
information.
To view a favorite location, in the Favorites section, highlight the location.
3. Press the
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After you finish: If you are viewing a location other than your current location, to get directions to this location from your
current location, press the
key > Navigate to Here. Your BlackBerry smartphone must have an internal GPS
receiver or be paired with a Bluetooth enabled GPS receiver to perform this task.
Lock or unlock your smartphone
You can lock the keyboard to avoid pressing it or making calls accidentally and, if you have set a BlackBerry smartphone
password, you can also lock your smartphone with a password.
Do one of the following:
• To lock the keyboard, press the
• To unlock the keyboard, press the
key on the top of your smartphone.
key again.
• To lock your smartphone with a password, on the home screen or in a folder, click the
•
icon.
To unlock your smartphone, enter your password.
Turn on or turn off airplane mode
You should keep network connections turned off in certain places, such as on an airplane or in a hospital. For more
information, see the Safety and Product Information booklet for your BlackBerry smartphone.
On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
•
•
To turn on airplane mode, click All Off.
To turn off airplane mode, click Restore Connections.
Related information
Turn on or turn off data service or set roaming options, 254
Turn on, turn off, or check the status of a network connection, 253
Popular tips
Save time and maximize your efficiency with these quick tips.
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Tips: Finding apps
Look in a folder on your home screen.
Some apps are located in folders on your home screen.
Click a folder to see what apps are inside.
Make all hidden apps visible on the home screen.
On the home screen, press the
key > Show All
Icons. To unhide an app, highlight it and then press the
key > Unhide Icon. If the icon is hidden in other
panels, you can unhide the icon in all panels, or in the
current panel only. If Show All Icons does not appear in the
menu, there are no apps hidden from view.
Search for an app.
On the home screen, start typing the app name.
Verify that an app is installed.
On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
Click Device > Application Management. If the app is
listed, it is installed on your BlackBerry smartphone.
Tips: Managing indicators
Indicators tell you that there is something new or updated, such as a new message, voice mail message, or feed, or they
inform you of the status of something, such as the battery or network connection. Indicators often appear on app icons,
new content within apps, and at the top of the Home screen.
For a complete list of indicators, visit www.blackberry.com/docs/smartphones. Click your smartphone model, and then
click the Icon Guide.
Remove the new item indicator
Open each item that has this indicator. For example, to
remove it from the Messages icon, click the icon.
Remove the unopened message indicator
In the Messages app, do one or more of the following:
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Open all of your messages by clicking on them. If you
can't find all of your unread messages in your inbox,
look in your messages folders.
Mark a message as read. Highlight a message. Press
the
key > Mark Read.
Mark all messages that are prior to a date as read.
Highlight a date field. Press the
key > Mark
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Identify an indicator.
Quick Help
•
You might be able to identify an indicator by seeing the
icon of the application that the indicator refers to. To
see a complete list of applications on your BlackBerry
smartphone and their icons, on the Home screen or in
a folder, click the Options icon. Click Device >
Application Management.
Tips: Updating your software
Updated BlackBerry Device Software and BlackBerry Desktop Software are released periodically, and you might be able
to update the software from either your computer or your smartphone. Research In Motion recommends that you
regularly create and save a backup file on your computer, especially before you update any software. Maintaining a
current backup file on your computer might allow you to recover smartphone data if your smartphone is lost, stolen, or
corrupted by an unforeseen issue.
Check to see if there is updated BlackBerry Device
Software that you can download over the network.
Depending on your smartphone model, this feature might
not be supported. On the home screen or in a folder, click
the Options icon. Click Device > Software Updates.
Update your BlackBerry Device Software from your
computer.
On your computer, visit www.blackberry.com/update. Click
Check for Updates. Connect your smartphone to your
computer.
Set your BlackBerry Desktop Software to check for
updates automatically.
For instructions, see the Help in BlackBerry Desktop
Software.
Update your BlackBerry Desktop Software .
Visit www.blackberry.com/desktopsoftware.
Tips: Doing things quickly
For full instructions, click the links under Related information at the bottom.
Access popular options such as setting the alarm, viewing
notifications, and turning on or turning off network
connections.
Highlight and click the areas at the top of the home screen.
See all the apps and folders on the Home screen, or
minimize the panel and view the wallpaper.
On the navigation bar, click All.
Switch to another app.
Press and hold the
key. Click an app.
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Note: The other app might still be running in the
background.
Open an app with a convenience key.
Press a convenience key on the side of your BlackBerry
smartphone.
Note: You can customize which app a convenience key
opens.
Use pop-up menus.
Pop-up menus provide common available actions, and
appear in the center of the screen. For example, you can
use the pop-up menu in a message to file, forward, or reply
to the message. To open a pop-up menu, press and hold
the trackpad. To select a command, click the trackpad.
Switch to the Favorites, Media, Downloads, and Frequent
panels.
On the home screen, highlight All on the navigation bar
and slide your finger on the trackpad right or left.
Add an app to the Favorites panel.
Highlight an app on the home screen or in a folder. Press
the
key > Mark as Favorite.
Change options for the home screen such as the wallpaper. On the home screen, press the
key > Options.
Related information
Change what happens when you type on the Home screen, 23
Assign an application to a convenience key, 220
Keep an application running in the background and switch to another application, 240
Tips: Extending battery life
Close apps when you're finished with them.
In an app, press the
Turn on battery saving mode.
On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
ClickDevice > Battery Saving Mode. Select the Turn on
Battery Saving Mode when battery power level is low
checkbox.
Turn off network connections you aren't using.
On the home screen, click the connections area at the top
of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon. Click
a network connection to clear the checkbox.
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If your BlackBerry smartphone supports Wi-Fi, use Wi-Fi
when you're in an area with reduced wireless coverage.
On the home screen, click the connections area at the top
of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
Select the Wi-Fi checkbox.
Set your smartphone to turn on and turn off automatically.
On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
Click Device > Auto On/Off.
Close browser tabs you aren't using.
In the browser, press the
and click the
icon.
Set backlighting to remain on for a shorter period of time,
and lower its brightness.
On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
Click Display > Screen Display.
key > Tabs. Highlight a tab
Switch your vibrating notifications to sound notifications or On the home screen, click your Sound and Alert Profiles
LED notifications, lower the volume of your sound
icon. Click Change Sounds and Alerts.
notifications, or select a shorter ring tone.
Delete the previous text from a reply message.
When you are replying to a message, press the
> Delete Original Text.
Change how often podcast or social feed applications
refresh content.
Your podcast and social feed applications periodically
refresh content. In some of these applications, you can
reduce how often the content refreshes. For more
information, see the Help in the application.
If your smartphone has a camera flash, turn off the flash.
On the home screen, click the Camera icon. Click the flash
icon at the bottom of the screen until the flash off indicator
appears.
Keep your battery connections clean.
Every few months, use a cotton swab or dry cloth to clean
the metal contacts on the battery and the smartphone.
key
Tips: Freeing space for your music, pictures, videos,
and files
You can store files in the built-in media storage on your BlackBerry smartphone or on a media card.
Check how much storage is used by media files and
documents.
On the home screen, click the Media icon. Press the
key > Memory Use.
Delete unneeded files.
On the home screen or in a folder, click the Files icon. Find
and highlight a file. Press the
key > Delete.
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Reduce the size of pictures you take and videos you
record.
On the home screen, click the Camera icon or the Media
icon > Video Camera icon. Press the
key > Options.
Change the Image Size or Video Format field.
Store files on a media card instead of your smartphone.
On the home screen, click the Camera icon or the Media
icon > Video Camera icon. Press the
key > Options.
In the Storage section, change the Store Pictures or Store
Videos field.
Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your computer, especially before you
update any software. Maintaining a current backup file on your computer might allow you to recover smartphone data if
your smartphone is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue.
Related information
Copy, move, rename, or delete a file, 132
Change the size of pictures that you take, 148
View the amount of available storage space on your smartphone, 293
Change how long your smartphone stores calendar entries, 186
Keep an application running in the background and switch to another application, 240
Tips: Keeping your information safe
You can take some simple steps to help prevent the information on your BlackBerry smartphone from being
compromised, such as avoiding leaving your smartphone unattended.
Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your computer, especially before you
update any software. Maintaining a current backup file on your computer might allow you to recover smartphone data if
your smartphone is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue.
Set a smartphone password.
On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
Click Security > Password.
Encrypt contacts and files.
On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
Click Security > Encryption.
Back up your smartphone data to your computer.
Use the BlackBerry Desktop Software to back up your
smartphone data to your computer. To download the
BlackBerry Desktop Software, from your computer, visit
www.blackberry.com/desktop and select the appropriate
option for your computer.
Back up your smartphone data to a media card.
On the Home screen, click the Setup icon. In the Setup
section, click Device Switch > Save Data.
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Related information
Turn on encryption, 292
Set or change your smartphone password, 301
Shortcuts: Phone
Depending on the typing input language that you're using, some shortcuts might not be available.
Change your ring tone
From the home screen, press the
Phone Ring Tones.
Check your voice mail
Press and hold 1.
Set up a speed dial for a contact
From the home screen or in the Phone application, press and hold the
key that you would like to assign speed dial to.
Add an extension to a phone number
Press the
key and X. Type the extension number.
Type a letter in a phone number field
Press the
key and the letter key.
Insert a plus sign (+) when typing a phone
number
Press O.
Turn on or turn off the speakerphone during a
call
Press the
key on the keyboard.
Stop listening to a call with a wireless headset
Press the
key on the keyboard.
Change the active phone number
From the home screen, press the
key. Click your phone number
at the top of the screen. Click a phone number.
key. Press the
key >
Shortcuts: Typing with the physical keyboard
Depending on the typing input language that you're using, some shortcuts might not be available.
Insert a period (.)
Press the
Insert an at sign (@) or a period (.) in an email address field Press the
Capitalize a letter
key twice. The next letter is capitalized.
key.
Press and hold the letter key until the capitalized letter
appears.
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Turn on CAPS lock
Quick Help
Press the
key and the Right
CAPS lock, press the Left or Right
key. To turn off
key.
Type a symbol
Press the
the symbol.
key. Type the letter that appears below
Type the alternate character on a key
Press the
key and the character key.
Type an accented or special character
Press and hold the letter key and, on the trackpad, slide
your finger left or right. For example, to type ü, press and
hold U and slide your finger left until ü appears. Release
the letter key when the accented or special character
appears.
Type a number in a text field
Press and hold the
Type a number in a number field
Press a number key. You don't need to press the
key.
Turn on NUM lock
Press the
key and press the number key.
key and the Left
NUM lock, press the Left or Right
key. To turn off
key.
Highlight a line of text
Press the Left or Right
key and, on the trackpad,
slide your finger up or down.
Highlight text character by character
Press the Left or Right
key and, on the trackpad,
slide your finger left or right.
Cut highlighted text
Press the Left or Right
Copy highlighted text
Press the
Paste text
Press the Left or Right
key and the
key and click the trackpad.
key and click the trackpad.
Shortcuts: Media
Depending on the typing input language that you're using, some shortcuts might not be available.
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Audio and video files
Pause an audio or video file
Press the Mute key on the right side of your BlackBerry
smartphone.
Resume playing an audio or video file
Press the Mute key again.
Play the next audio file
Press and hold the Volume Up key on the right side of your
smartphone.
Play the previous audio file
Press and hold the Volume Down key on the right side of
your smartphone.
Turn on the audio boost feature if you're using a headset
Press the Volume Up key until the audio boost feature
turns on.
Pictures
Zoom in
Press I
Zoom out
Press O
Pan up
Press 2
Pan down
Press 8
Pan right
Press 6
Pan left
Press 4
Rotate
Press L
Camera and video camera
Zoom in before you take a picture or record a video
Press the Volume Up key.
Zoom out before you take a picture or record a video
Press the Volume Down key.
Take a picture
Press the Right Convenience key on the side of your
smartphone.
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Common troubleshooting
I can't make or receive calls
Try the following actions:
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Verify that your BlackBerry® smartphone is connected to the wireless network.
Verify that your wireless service plan includes phone or voice services.
If you can't make calls and fixed dialing is turned on, verify that the phone number for your contact appears in your
fixed dialing list or turn off fixed dialing.
If you have traveled to another country and you haven't changed your smart dialing options, dial the full phone
number, including the country code and area code, for your contact.
If you're not receiving calls, verify that call blocking and call forwarding are turned off.
Your smartphone or your SIM card might support more than one phone number, even if you only have one phone
number. Verify that your phone number is set as your active phone number.
If you have more than one phone number associated with your smartphone, verify that the phone number that you
want to make calls from and receive calls to is set as your active phone number.
If you're using your BlackBerry MVS Client phone number, verify that support for the BlackBerry MVS Client is turned
on.
If you're using your BlackBerry MVS Client phone number, verify that your smartphone is registered with the
key. Press the
key. Click Options.
BlackBerry Mobile Voice System. From the home screen, press the
Click BlackBerry MVS Client. Press the
key. Click Register Now. If the Register Now menu item doesn't
appear, or if the registration fails, contact your administrator. If the registration doesn't complete, wait for a short
period of time and then try again.
If you have set call forwarding for the phone number provided by your wireless service provider, calls to your
BlackBerry MVS Client phone number are also forwarded. To receive calls to your BlackBerry MVS Client phone
number, verify that call forwarding is turned off.
Related information
Fixed dialing and smart dialing, 67
Call waiting, call forwarding, and call blocking, 65
Switch the active phone number, 73
I'm not receiving messages
Try the following actions:
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Quick Help
Verify that your BlackBerry® smartphone is connected to the wireless network. If you're not in a wireless coverage
area, you should receive messages when you return to a wireless coverage area.
Reset your smartphone. Connect to the network and try again.
If you created an email address or added an existing email address to your smartphone using the email setup screen
in the Setup application, verify that you have received an activation message on your smartphone from the BlackBerry
Internet Service. If you haven't received an activation message (the message might take a short period of time to
arrive), in the Setup application, open the email setup screen to send a service book to your smartphone.
If you haven't received a registration message from the wireless network, register your smartphone. On the home
screen or in a folder, click the Options icon. Click Device > Advanced System Settings > Host Routing Table. Press
the
key > Register Now.
Verify that data service is turned on.
If you use email filters, verify that the options for email filters are set correctly.
Verify that email forwarding is turned on and that you have selected all the email folders, including your inbox folder,
that you want to receive email from.
Verify that your smartphone is not blocking messages. For more information, contact your administrator.
Related information
Change, prioritize, or delete an email filter, 97
Forward email from a specific email folder to your smartphone,
I can't send messages
Try the following actions:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Verify that your BlackBerry® smartphone is connected to the wireless network.
If the menu item for sending a message doesn't appear, verify that you have added an email address, a PIN, or a
phone number for your contact.
If you created an email address or added an existing email address to your smartphone using the email setup screen
in the Setup application, verify that you have received an activation message on your smartphone from the BlackBerry
Internet Service. If you haven't received an activation message (the message might take a short period of time to
arrive), in the Setup application, open the email setup screen to send a service book to your smartphone.
If you haven't received a registration message from the wireless network, register your smartphone. On the home
screen or in a folder, click the Options icon. Click Device > Advanced System Settings > Host Routing Table. Press
the
key > Register Now.
Generate an encryption key.
Verify that data service is turned on.
Resend the message.
Related information
Generate an encryption key, 306
Change or delete a contact, 191
Turn on or turn off data service or set roaming options, 254
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Options for email filters, 95
Resend a message, 92
Wireless coverage indicators, 257
Turn on, turn off, or check the status of a network connection, 253
Resend a message, 92
I forget my smartphone password
If you forget your BlackBerry smartphone password, it can't be recovered. If your smartphone uses a BlackBerry
Enterprise Server, your administrator might be able to reset your password without deleting your smartphone data.
Otherwise, the only way you can reset your password without knowing your current password is to delete all your
smartphone data. You can do this by exceeding the number of allowed password attempts.
If your email account uses a BlackBerry Enterprise Server, depending on the options that your administrator sets, when
you delete your smartphone data, you might also delete the data on your media card. For more information, contact your
administrator.
Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your computer, especially before you
update any software. Maintaining a current backup file on your computer might allow you to recover smartphone data if
your smartphone is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue.
My smartphone isn't ringing or vibrating when I
receive a call or message
Try the following actions:
•
•
On the home screen, click your Sound and Alert Profiles icon. Verify that your profile isn't set to All Alerts Off or
Silent.
If you have created contact alerts, on the home screen, click your Sound and Alert Profiles icon. Click Change
Sounds and Alerts > Sounds for Contacts. Click a contact alert. Click Phone or Messages. Verify that the Volume field
isn't set to Silent and that the Vibration field isn't set to Off.
The screen turns off
When you don't use your BlackBerry smartphone for a period of time, the screen turns off to conserve battery power. You
can change the length of time that the backlight stays on when you aren't touching your smartphone.
To turn on the screen, click the trackpad or press a key.
Related information
Set options for backlighting, 225
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Email messages aren't reconciling over the wireless
network
Try the following actions:
•
•
•
Verify that your BlackBerry® smartphone is connected to the wireless network.
Verify that wireless email reconciliation is turned on.
Reconcile email messages manually.
Organizer data isn't synchronizing over the wireless
network
Try the following actions:
•
•
•
Verify that your BlackBerry® smartphone is connected to the wireless network.
Verify that wireless data synchronization is turned on in the Contacts application, Calendar application, Tasks
application, and MemoPad.
If you use the BlackBerry Internet Service, you must synchronize calendar data using the BlackBerry Desktop
Software. For more information, see the Help in the BlackBerry Desktop Software.
I can't pair with a Bluetooth enabled device
Try the following actions:
•
•
•
•
Verify that your BlackBerry smartphone is compatible with the Bluetooth enabled device. For more information, see
the documentation that came with the Bluetooth enabled device.
If you don't know the passkey for your Bluetooth enabled device, see the documentation that came with the Bluetooth
enabled device.
If your smartphone doesn't detect the Bluetooth enabled device that you want to pair with, try making your
smartphone discoverable for a short period of time. Many car kits need to discover your smartphone rather than your
smartphone discovering the car kit. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click
the Manage Connections icon. Click Networks and Connections > Bluetooth Connections. Click Add New Device.
Click Listen. Bluetooth enabled devices can detect your smartphone for 2 minutes.
Turn off encryption for Bluetooth connections between your smartphone and the Bluetooth enabled device. On the
home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon. Click
Networks and Connections > Bluetooth Connections. Highlight a Bluetooth enabled device. Press the
Devices Properties. Clear the Encryption checkbox. Press the
key > Save.
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Related information
Make your smartphone discoverable, 276
The media player screen closes
If you pause or stop a media file for a certain period of time, the media player screen closes to optimize the performance
of your BlackBerry smartphone. In the media options, you can stop the media player screen from closing or change the
amount of time before the media player screen closes.
Related information
Change the amount of time before the media player screen closes, 139
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Tips and shortcuts
Depending on the typing input language that you are using, some shortcuts might not be available.
Tips: Doing things quickly
For full instructions, click the links under Related information at the bottom.
Access popular options such as setting the alarm, viewing
notifications, and turning on or turning off network
connections.
Highlight and click the areas at the top of the home screen.
See all the apps and folders on the Home screen, or
minimize the panel and view the wallpaper.
On the navigation bar, click All.
Switch to another app.
Press and hold the
key. Click an app.
Note: The other app might still be running in the
background.
Open an app with a convenience key.
Press a convenience key on the side of your BlackBerry
smartphone.
Note: You can customize which app a convenience key
opens.
Use pop-up menus.
Pop-up menus provide common available actions, and
appear in the center of the screen. For example, you can
use the pop-up menu in a message to file, forward, or reply
to the message. To open a pop-up menu, press and hold
the trackpad. To select a command, click the trackpad.
Switch to the Favorites, Media, Downloads, and Frequent
panels.
On the home screen, highlight All on the navigation bar
and slide your finger on the trackpad right or left.
Add an app to the Favorites panel.
Highlight an app on the home screen or in a folder. Press
the
key > Mark as Favorite.
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Change options for the home screen such as the wallpaper. On the home screen, press the
key > Options.
Related information
Change what happens when you type on the Home screen, 23
Assign an application to a convenience key, 220
Keep an application running in the background and switch to another application, 240
Tips: Extending battery life
Close apps when you're finished with them.
In an app, press the
Turn on battery saving mode.
On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
ClickDevice > Battery Saving Mode. Select the Turn on
Battery Saving Mode when battery power level is low
checkbox.
Turn off network connections you aren't using.
On the home screen, click the connections area at the top
of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon. Click
a network connection to clear the checkbox.
If your BlackBerry smartphone supports Wi-Fi, use Wi-Fi
when you're in an area with reduced wireless coverage.
On the home screen, click the connections area at the top
of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
Select the Wi-Fi checkbox.
Set your smartphone to turn on and turn off automatically.
On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
Click Device > Auto On/Off.
Close browser tabs you aren't using.
In the browser, press the
and click the
icon.
Set backlighting to remain on for a shorter period of time,
and lower its brightness.
On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
Click Display > Screen Display.
key and click Close or Exit.
key > Tabs. Highlight a tab
Switch your vibrating notifications to sound notifications or On the home screen, click your Sound and Alert Profiles
LED notifications, lower the volume of your sound
icon. Click Change Sounds and Alerts.
notifications, or select a shorter ring tone.
Delete the previous text from a reply message.
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Change how often podcast or social feed applications
refresh content.
Your podcast and social feed applications periodically
refresh content. In some of these applications, you can
reduce how often the content refreshes. For more
information, see the Help in the application.
If your smartphone has a camera flash, turn off the flash.
On the home screen, click the Camera icon. Click the flash
icon at the bottom of the screen until the flash off indicator
appears.
Keep your battery connections clean.
Every few months, use a cotton swab or dry cloth to clean
the metal contacts on the battery and the smartphone.
Tips: Finding apps
Look in a folder on your home screen.
Some apps are located in folders on your home screen.
Click a folder to see what apps are inside.
Make all hidden apps visible on the home screen.
On the home screen, press the
key > Show All
Icons. To unhide an app, highlight it and then press the
key > Unhide Icon. If the icon is hidden in other
panels, you can unhide the icon in all panels, or in the
current panel only. If Show All Icons does not appear in the
menu, there are no apps hidden from view.
Search for an app.
On the home screen, start typing the app name.
Verify that an app is installed.
On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
Click Device > Application Management. If the app is
listed, it is installed on your BlackBerry smartphone.
Tips: Freeing space for your music,
pictures, videos, and files
You can store files in the built-in media storage on your BlackBerry smartphone or on a media card.
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Check how much storage is used by media files and
documents.
On the home screen, click the Media icon. Press the
key > Memory Use.
Delete unneeded files.
On the home screen or in a folder, click the Files icon. Find
and highlight a file. Press the
key > Delete.
Reduce the size of pictures you take and videos you
record.
On the home screen, click the Camera icon or the Media
icon > Video Camera icon. Press the
key > Options.
Change the Image Size or Video Format field.
Store files on a media card instead of your smartphone.
On the home screen, click the Camera icon or the Media
icon > Video Camera icon. Press the
key > Options.
In the Storage section, change the Store Pictures or Store
Videos field.
Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your computer, especially before you
update any software. Maintaining a current backup file on your computer might allow you to recover smartphone data if
your smartphone is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue.
Related information
Copy, move, rename, or delete a file, 132
Change the size of pictures that you take, 148
View the amount of available storage space on your smartphone, 293
Change how long your smartphone stores calendar entries, 186
Keep an application running in the background and switch to another application, 240
Tips: Freeing space to optimize your
smartphone's performance
Try to maintain at least 10 MB of available application storage on your BlackBerry smartphone. If you find that your
smartphone processes are unusually slow, try any of the following:
Close any apps you're not using.
Press and hold the
key until the application
switcher appears. Click an application icon. Press the
key > Close or Exit.
Check how much free application storage you have.
On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
Click Device > Storage.
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Identify and delete applications and themes you don't
need.
On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
Click Device > Application Management. To view the
details about your smartphone's memory and CPU usage,
slide your finger on the trackpad right or left. To delete an
application or theme, click an item. Click Delete.
Delete languages you don't use.
On the home screen or in a folder, click the Setup icon.
Click Languages and Input Methods.
Delete browsing history and clear the cache.
On the home screen, click the Browser icon. Press the
key > Options. Go to the Clear Browsing Data
section.
Delete messages.
Highlight a message. Press and hold the
key. On the
trackpad, slide your finger up or down. Release the
key. Press the
key > Delete Messages.
Or, highlight a date. Press the
key > Delete Prior.
Reduce the amount of time that your smartphone stores
email messages and calendar entries.
On the home screen, click the Messages icon or Calendar
icon. Press the
key > Options.
Stop storing sent messages on your smartphone.
On the home screen, click the Messages icon. Press the
key > Options > Email Preferences.
Receive only the first section of long email messages, and
choose whether to download more.
On the home screen, click the Messages icon. Press the
key > Options > Message Display and Actions.
Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your computer, especially before you
update any software. Maintaining a current backup file on your computer might allow you to recover smartphone data if
your smartphone is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue.
Related information
Storing and filing email,
Change how long your smartphone stores calendar entries, 186
Delete a language from your smartphone, 222
Tips: Updating your software
Updated BlackBerry Device Software and BlackBerry Desktop Software are released periodically, and you might be able
to update the software from either your computer or your smartphone. Research In Motion recommends that you
regularly create and save a backup file on your computer, especially before you update any software. Maintaining a
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current backup file on your computer might allow you to recover smartphone data if your smartphone is lost, stolen, or
corrupted by an unforeseen issue.
Check to see if there is updated BlackBerry Device
Software that you can download over the network.
Depending on your smartphone model, this feature might
not be supported. On the home screen or in a folder, click
the Options icon. Click Device > Software Updates.
Update your BlackBerry Device Software from your
computer.
On your computer, visit www.blackberry.com/update. Click
Check for Updates. Connect your smartphone to your
computer.
Set your BlackBerry Desktop Software to check for
updates automatically.
For instructions, see the Help in BlackBerry Desktop
Software.
Update your BlackBerry Desktop Software .
Visit www.blackberry.com/desktopsoftware.
Tips: Keeping your information safe
You can take some simple steps to help prevent the information on your BlackBerry smartphone from being
compromised, such as avoiding leaving your smartphone unattended.
Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your computer, especially before you
update any software. Maintaining a current backup file on your computer might allow you to recover smartphone data if
your smartphone is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue.
Set a smartphone password.
On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
Click Security > Password.
Encrypt contacts and files.
On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
Click Security > Encryption.
Back up your smartphone data to your computer.
Use the BlackBerry Desktop Software to back up your
smartphone data to your computer. To download the
BlackBerry Desktop Software, from your computer, visit
www.blackberry.com/desktop and select the appropriate
option for your computer.
Back up your smartphone data to a media card.
On the Home screen, click the Setup icon. In the Setup
section, click Device Switch > Save Data.
Related information
Turn on encryption, 292
Set or change your smartphone password, 301
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Tips: Managing indicators
Indicators tell you that there is something new or updated, such as a new message, voice mail message, or feed, or they
inform you of the status of something, such as the battery or network connection. Indicators often appear on app icons,
new content within apps, and at the top of the Home screen.
For a complete list of indicators, visit www.blackberry.com/docs/smartphones. Click your smartphone model, and then
click the Icon Guide.
Remove the new item indicator
Open each item that has this indicator. For example, to
remove it from the Messages icon, click the icon.
Remove the unopened message indicator
In the Messages app, do one or more of the following:
•
•
Identify an indicator.
Open all of your messages by clicking on them. If you
can't find all of your unread messages in your inbox,
look in your messages folders.
Mark a message as read. Highlight a message. Press
the
key > Mark Read.
•
Mark all messages that are prior to a date as read.
Highlight a date field. Press the
key > Mark
Prior Read.
•
You might be able to identify an indicator by seeing the
icon of the application that the indicator refers to. To
see a complete list of applications on your BlackBerry
smartphone and their icons, on the Home screen or in
a folder, click the Options icon. Click Device >
Application Management.
Shortcuts: Phone
Depending on the typing input language that you're using, some shortcuts might not be available.
Change your ring tone
From the home screen, press the
Phone Ring Tones.
key. Press the
key >
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Check your voice mail
Press and hold 1.
Set up a speed dial for a contact
From the home screen or in the Phone application, press and hold the
key that you would like to assign speed dial to.
Add an extension to a phone number
Press the
key and X. Type the extension number.
Type a letter in a phone number field
Press the
key and the letter key.
Insert a plus sign (+) when typing a phone
number
Press O.
Turn on or turn off the speakerphone during a
call
Press the
key on the keyboard.
Stop listening to a call with a wireless headset
Press the
key on the keyboard.
Change the active phone number
From the home screen, press the
key. Click your phone number
at the top of the screen. Click a phone number.
Shortcuts: Messages
Depending on the typing input language that you are using, some shortcuts might not be available.
In a message
Reply to a message
Press R
Reply to all in an email or a PIN message
Press L
Forward a message
Press F
File an email message
Press I
View or hide the email address of a contact
Highlight the contact in the To or From field. Press Q.
Move to the next message
Press N
Move to the previous message
Press P
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In your message inbox
Open a message
Press the
Compose a message from a message inbox
Press C
Mark a message as read or unread
Press the Alt key and U.
Add a flag to a message
Press W
View all flagged messages
Press the Alt key and F.
View received messages and received call logs
Press the Alt key and I.
View draft and sent messages
Press the Alt key and O.
View voice mail messages
Press the Alt key and V.
View text messages
Press the Alt key and S.
View call logs
Press the Alt key and P.
View all your messages
Press the
key.
key.
Move around your message inbox
Move up a screen
Press the Shift key and the Space key.
Move down a screen
Press the Space key.
Move to the top of a message inbox
Press T
Move to the bottom of a message inbox
Press B
Move to the next unread item
Press U
Move to the next related message
Press J
Move to the previous related message
Press K
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Shortcuts: Files and attachments
Depending on the typing input language that you are using, some shortcuts might not be available.
Search for text in a file or an attachment
Press F
Move to the last cursor position after closing and reopening Press G
a file or an attachment
In a spreadsheet
Move to a specific cell
Press G
View the content of a cell
Press the Space key
Switch worksheets
Press V. Click a worksheet.
View or hide columns or rows
Press H
In a presentation
Switch presentation views
Press M
Move to the next slide when viewing a presentation in slide Press N
view
Move to the previous slide when viewing a presentation in
slide view
Press P
Move to the last cursor position after closing and reopening Press G
a presentation that you were viewing in text view or in text
and slide view
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Shortcuts: Typing with the physical
keyboard
Depending on the typing input language that you're using, some shortcuts might not be available.
Insert a period (.)
Press the
key twice. The next letter is capitalized.
Insert an at sign (@) or a period (.) in an email address field Press the
key.
Capitalize a letter
Press and hold the letter key until the capitalized letter
appears.
Turn on CAPS lock
Press the
key and the Right
CAPS lock, press the Left or Right
key. To turn off
key.
Type a symbol
Press the
the symbol.
key. Type the letter that appears below
Type the alternate character on a key
Press the
key and the character key.
Type an accented or special character
Press and hold the letter key and, on the trackpad, slide
your finger left or right. For example, to type ü, press and
hold U and slide your finger left until ü appears. Release
the letter key when the accented or special character
appears.
Type a number in a text field
Press and hold the
Type a number in a number field
Press a number key. You don't need to press the
key.
Turn on NUM lock
Press the
key and press the number key.
key and the Left
NUM lock, press the Left or Right
key. To turn off
key.
Highlight a line of text
Press the Left or Right
key and, on the trackpad,
slide your finger up or down.
Highlight text character by character
Press the Left or Right
key and, on the trackpad,
slide your finger left or right.
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Cut highlighted text
Press the Left or Right
Copy highlighted text
Press the
Paste text
Press the Left or Right
key and the
key.
key and click the trackpad.
key and click the trackpad.
Shortcuts: Media
Depending on the typing input language that you're using, some shortcuts might not be available.
Audio and video files
Pause an audio or video file
Press the Mute key on the right side of your BlackBerry
smartphone.
Resume playing an audio or video file
Press the Mute key again.
Play the next audio file
Press and hold the Volume Up key on the right side of your
smartphone.
Play the previous audio file
Press and hold the Volume Down key on the right side of
your smartphone.
Turn on the audio boost feature if you're using a headset
Press the Volume Up key until the audio boost feature
turns on.
Pictures
Zoom in
Press I
Zoom out
Press O
Pan up
Press 2
Pan down
Press 8
Pan right
Press 6
Pan left
Press 4
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Rotate
Press L
Camera and video camera
Zoom in before you take a picture or record a video
Press the Volume Up key.
Zoom out before you take a picture or record a video
Press the Volume Down key.
Take a picture
Press the Right Convenience key on the side of your
smartphone.
Shortcuts: Browser
To use browser shortcuts, you might need to turn on shortcuts in the browser options. Depending on the typing input
language that you are using, some shortcuts might not be available.
Insert a period (.) in the address bar
Press the Space key.
Insert a slash mark (/) in the address bar
Press the Shift key and the Space key.
Stop loading a webpage
Press the
Close the browser
Press and hold the
key.
key.
On a webpage
Quickly switch between tabs
Press W
Zoom in to a webpage
Press I
Zoom out from a webpage
Press O
Go to the start page
Press G
Return to the browser home page
Press H
Open the bookmark folder
Press K
Bookmark a webpage
Press A
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View a list of webpages that you have visited Press Y
recently
Refresh a webpage
Press R
Find text on a webpage
Press F. To find the next instance of the text, press V.
Open the browser options
Press S
Move around a webpage
Move up a screen
Press the Shift key and the Space key.
Move down a screen
Press the Space key.
Move to the top of a webpage
Press T
Move to the bottom of a webpage
Press B
Related information
Turn on browser shortcuts, 165
Shortcuts: Search
Depending on the typing input language that you're using, some shortcuts might not be available.
Search for an item on your
BlackBerry smartphone
Start typing on the home screen.
Search for text in a message
Press S
Search for text in a file or an
attachment
Press F
Search for text on a webpage
Press F
Search for text in a presentation
Press F
Note: You can change what happens when you type on the home screen.
To search for text in a presentation, you must view the presentation in text view or in text and slide view.
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Related information
Change what happens when you type on the Home screen, 23
Turn on browser shortcuts, 165
Shortcuts: Maps
Depending on the typing input language that you are using, some shortcuts might not be available.
Zoom in to a map
Press I
Zoom out from a map
Press O
Move to the next direction on a route
Press N
Move to the previous direction on a route
Press P
Shortcuts: Calendar
Depending on the typing input language that you're using, some shortcuts might not be available. For shortcuts to work in
Day view, press the
key > Options. Click Calendar Display and Actions. Clear the Enable Quick Entry checkbox.
Schedule an appointment
Press C
Change to Agenda view
Press A
Change to Day view
Press D
Change to Week view
Press W
Change to Month view
Press M
Move forward in week, month, or day view
Press the
Move back in week, month, or day view
Press the
Move to the current date
Press T
Move to a specific date
Press G
key.
key and the
key.
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Troubleshooting: Shortcuts
I can't use a shortcut
Try the following actions:
•
•
Depending on the typing input language that you're using, some shortcuts might not be available. Try changing the
typing input language.
If media shortcuts aren't working, verify that you have turned on audio and video shortcuts in the Media options.
Related information
Change an input or display language, 223
Turn on or turn off audio and video shortcuts, 139
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Phone
How to: Phone
Phone at a glance
Phone icons
These icons appear at the top of the home screen and in the Phone application.
Missed call
Received call
Placed call
Voice mail message
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Phone basics
Find your phone number
Do one of the following:
•
•
To view your active phone number, from the home screen, press the
key. Your phone number appears at the
top of the screen.
If you have multiple phone numbers associated with your BlackBerry smartphone, to view a list of your phone
numbers, from the home screen, press the
key. Click the phone number at the top of the screen. If your
wireless service plan supports text messaging, the first phone number in the list is the phone number that you use to
send and receive text messages.
Related information
My phone number appears as Unknown in the Phone application, 79
Make a call
1.
Do one of the following:
•
If your BlackBerry smartphone is unlocked, press the
key.
• If your smartphone is locked and you don't want to unlock it, press the
2. Type a phone number or contact name.
3. Press the
key.
After you finish: To end the call, press the
key.
Related information
Add a pause or a wait to a phone number, 191
Available voice commands, 82
Sort phone numbers or contacts on the phone screen, 73
I can't make or receive calls, 38
Answer or end a call
Press the
key.
After you finish:
To end a call, press the
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I can't make or receive calls, 38
Answer a second call
Depending on your wireless service provider and wireless network, this feature might not be supported.
During a call, press the
•
•
key.
To answer the incoming call and place the current call on hold, click Answer - Hold Current.
To answer the incoming call and end the current call, click Answer - Drop Current.
After you finish: To return to the first call, press the
key > Swap or Flash.
Change your ring tone, notifiers, reminders, or alerts
In any sound profile, you can change your ring tone or notifier tone to an audio file that's stored in your BlackBerry
smartphone's built-in media storage or media card. You can also change the options for volume, notifications during
calls, LED, and vibration in all of the profiles. The All Alerts Off profile can't be changed.
1. On the home screen, click your Sound and Alert Profiles icon.
2. Click Change Sounds and Alerts > Sounds for Selected Profile.
•
•
To change your ring tone or ring volume, click Phone.
To change notifiers or reminders, click to expand a section. Click an option.
3. In the Ring Tone, Notifier Tone, or Reminder Tone field, do one of the following:
•
•
•
•
Click a tone.
To use a song that is on your smartphone or on a media card, click All Music. Find and click a song.
To use a voice note that you recorded, click All Voice Notes. Find and click a voice note.
To use a preloaded alert, click All Alerts. Find and click an alert.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Related information
I can't change the number of times that my smartphone rings, 79
Icons for sound and alert profiles, 159
Mute a call
During a call, press the Mute key on the right side of your smartphone.
After you finish: To turn off mute, press the Mute key again.
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Place a call on hold
If your BlackBerry smartphone is connected to a CDMA network, you can't place a call on hold.
During a call, press the
key > Hold.
After you finish: To resume a call, press the
key > Resume.
Turn on the speakerphone
CAUTION: Don't hold your BlackBerry smartphone near your ear while you use the speakerphone. Hearing damage can
occur. For more information, see the Safety and Product Information booklet for your smartphone.
During a call, press the
key on the keyboard.
After you finish:
To turn off the speakerphone, press the
key again.
Dial an extension
1. Press the X key.
2. Type the extension number.
Dial using numbers or letters
When you type a letter in a phone number, your BlackBerry smartphone dials the number that's associated with the letter
on a conventional phone keypad.
•
•
To type a number, press a number key.
To type a letter, press and hold the Alt key. Press the letter key.
Switch applications during a call
During a call, press the
key > Switch Application.
Note: If you switch to a different application and you want to end the call, press the
About using a headset
You can purchase an optional headset to use with your BlackBerry smartphone.
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If you use a headset, you can use a headset button to answer or end a call, or to turn on or turn off mute during a call.
Depending on your smartphone model, you might be able to use a headset button to make a call using a voice command.
Depending on your headset, you might also be able to use a headset button to pause, resume, skip, or adjust the volume
of audio or video files.
For more information about using the headset, see the documentation that came with your headset.
Emergency calls
About emergency calls and Emergency Callback Mode
If you're outside of a wireless coverage area and the
indicator appears at the top of the screen, you can call only
emergency numbers. Your BlackBerry smartphone is designed to allow emergency calls even when your smartphone is
locked. Depending on your smartphone model and the wireless network that your smartphone is connected to, your
smartphone is also designed to allow emergency calls when the SIM card isn't inserted. If the connection to the wireless
network is turned off when you initiate an emergency call, your smartphone is designed to connect to the wireless
network automatically. You can make emergency calls by typing only official emergency access numbers (for example,
911 or 112).
Note: You should not rely on any wireless smartphone for essential communications, including medical emergencies.
Emergency numbers may vary by location and emergency calls may be blocked or impeded by network, environmental,
or interference issues.
If your smartphone is connected to a CDMA network, when you end an emergency call, your smartphone enters
Emergency Callback Mode. This mode allows the operator to call you back or find your approximate location. Depending
on your wireless service provider, Emergency Callback Mode is active for 5 minutes or until you make a non-emergency
call. In Emergency Callback Mode, you can't send and receive messages or browse webpages.
If your smartphone supports GPS and you make an emergency call, an emergency operator might be able to use GPS
technology to find your approximate location.
Make an emergency call
Do one of the following:
• If your keyboard or BlackBerry smartphone is unlocked, from the home screen, press the
key.
emergency number. Press the
• If your smartphone is locked with a password, press the
key > Emergency. Press the
• If your keyboard is locked, press the
key on the top of your smartphone. Press the
emergency number. Press the
key.
key. Type the
key.
key. Type the
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Volume
Adjust the volume
•
•
•
To increase the volume, press the Volume Up key on the right side of your BlackBerry smartphone.
To decrease the volume, press the Volume Down key on the right side of your smartphone.
To mute the volume, press the Mute key on the right side of your smartphone. To turn off mute, press the Mute key
again. If you press the Mute key during a call, your smartphone mutes the call so that you can hear others on the call,
but they can't hear you.
Change the default volume for calls
You can increase or decrease the default volume for calls. The higher you set the volume percentage, the louder the
volume is.
1. From the Home screen, press the key.
2. Press the
key > Options > In-call Settings.
3. Change the Default Call Volume field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Improve sound quality during a call
You can't change sound quality when you are using a Bluetooth enabled headset.
1. During a call, press the
key > Enhance Call Audio.
2. Select a Boost Bass or Boost Treble option.
Improve sound quality for all calls
You can't change sound quality when you are using a Bluetooth enabled headset.
1. From the home screen, press the
2. Press the
key.
key > Options > In-call Settings.
3. Change the Phone Call Audio field or Headset Call Audio field.
4. Press the
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Speed dial
Set up speed dial for a contact
1. From the home screen, press the
key.
2.
3. In the Speed Dial Numbers list, click an unassigned key.
4. Click a contact.
5. If necessary, click a phone number for the contact.
After you finish: To make a call using speed dial, from the Phone application, the home screen, a message, or a message
list, press and hold the key that you assigned to the contact.
Change the contact that is assigned to a speed dial key
1. From the Home screen, press the key.
2. Press the
key > View > Speed Dial List.
3. Highlight a contact or phone number.
4. Press the
•
•
•
key.
To change the contact that is assigned to a speed dial key, click Edit. Click a new contact.
To assign the contact to a different speed dial key, click Move. In the Speed Dial Numbers list, click a new speed
dial key.
To delete the contact from the Speed Dial Numbers list, click Delete.
Call waiting, call forwarding, and call blocking
Turn on or turn off call waiting
Before you begin: To perform this task, your wireless service provider must set up your SIM card or BlackBerry
smartphone for this service.
1. From the home screen, press the
2. Press the
key.
key > Options > Call Waiting.
3. Select or clear the Enabled checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
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About call forwarding
Depending on your wireless service provider, one or more call forwarding phone numbers might already be available on
your SIM card or BlackBerry smartphone. You might not be able to change or delete these phone numbers or add new
ones.
For more information, contact your wireless service provider.
Forward or stop forwarding calls
Before you begin: To perform this task, your wireless service provider must set up your SIM card or BlackBerry
smartphone for this service.
1. From the home screen, press the
2. Press the
•
•
key.
key > Options > Call Forwarding.
To forward all calls to a call forwarding number, change the Forward Calls field to Always. Change the Forward All
Calls field to a call forwarding number.
To forward unanswered calls only, change the Forward Calls field to Conditional. Change the If Busy, If No Reply,
and If Not Reachable fields to a call forwarding number.
3. Press the
key > Save.
Your call forwarding settings apply to all subsequent incoming calls, until you change your settings again.
After you finish: To stop forwarding calls, change the Forward Calls field to Never.
Add, change, or delete a call forwarding number
Before you begin: To perform this task, your wireless service provider must set up your SIM card or BlackBerry
smartphone for this service.
1. From the home screen, press the
key.
2. Press the
key > Options > Call Forwarding.
3. Press the
key.
•
•
•
To add a call forwarding number, click New Number. Type a phone number. Press the
key on the
keyboard.
To change a call forwarding number, click Edit Numbers. Highlight a phone number. Press the
key > Edit.
Change the phone number. Press the
key on the keyboard.
To delete a call forwarding number, click Edit Numbers. Click a phone number. Click Delete.
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About call blocking
The blocked calling feature allows you to block all incoming calls or block incoming calls only when roaming. You can also
block all outgoing calls and all outgoing international calls, or you can block outgoing international calls only when
roaming.
To use the blocked calling feature, your BlackBerry smartphone must use a SIM card, and your wireless service provider
must set up your SIM card for this service and provide you with a call blocking password. Depending on your wireless
service provider and wireless network, this feature might not be supported.
Block or stop blocking calls
Before you begin: To perform this task, your BlackBerry smartphone must use a SIM card, and your wireless service
provider must set up your SIM card for this service and provide you with a call blocking password.
1. From the home screen, press the
2. Press the
key.
key > Options > Call Barring.
3. Highlight a call blocking option.
4. Press the
key > Enable.
5. Type your call blocking password.
After you finish: To stop blocking calls, highlight a call blocking option. Press the
key > Disable.
Change the call blocking password
1. From the Home screen, press the key.
2. Press the
key > Options > Call Barring.
3. Press the
key > Change Password.
Fixed dialing and smart dialing
Depending on your wireless service provider and wireless network, this feature might not be supported.
About fixed dialing
If you turn on fixed dialing, you can only make calls to contacts that appear in your fixed dialing list and to official
emergency access numbers (for example, 911 or 112).
If your wireless service plan includes text messaging, you can also send text messages to contacts that appear in your
fixed dialing list.
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To use fixed dialing, your wireless service provider must set up your SIM card for this service and provide you with a SIM
card PIN2 code. Depending on your wireless service provider and wireless network, this feature might not be supported.
Turn on fixed dialing
Before you begin: To perform this task, your BlackBerry smartphone must use a SIM card, and your wireless service
provider must set up your SIM card for this service and provide you with a SIM card PIN2 code.
1. From the home screen, press the
key.
2. Press the
key > Options > FDN Phone List.
3. Press the
key > Enable FDN Mode.
4. Type your PIN2 code.
5. Press the
key on the keyboard.
After you finish: To turn off fixed dialing, press the
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key > Disable FDN Mode.
Add, change, or delete a contact in your fixed dialing list
Before you begin: To perform this task, your wireless service provider must set up your SIM card for this service and
provide you with a SIM card PIN2 code.
1. From the Home screen, press the key.
2. Press the
key > Options > FDN Phone List.
• To add a contact, press the
phone number.
• To change a contact, press the
key > New. Type your PIN2 code. Press the
key > Edit. Change the contact information.
• To delete a contact, highlight a contact. Press the
3. Press the
key. Type a name and
key > Delete.
key > Save.
About smart dialing
With the smart dialing feature, you can set a default country code and area code for phone numbers in the Contacts
application so that you don't have to dial a country code and area code each time that you make a call, unless the country
code or area code are different from the default codes that you set. Some country codes aren't supported by the smart
dialing feature.
In the smart dialing options, you can also specify the main phone number for an organization that you call frequently so
that you can quickly call a contact in that organization by dialing only the extension for the contact. If you add contacts
from that organization to your contact list, when you add their phone numbers, you can type just the extensions instead of
typing out the main phone number for the organization.
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Set options for dialing extensions
1. From the Home screen, press the key.
2. Press the
key > Options > Smart Dialing.
3. In the Number field, type the main phone number for an organization.
4. In the Wait For field, set how long your BlackBerry smartphone waits before dialing an extension.
5. In the Extension Length field, set the default length for extensions.
6. Press the
key > Save.
Set the default country code and area code
1. From the Home screen, press the key.
2. Press the
key > Options > Smart Dialing.
3. Set the Country Code and Area Code fields.
4. If necessary, set the Local Country Code field and International Dialing Digits field.
5. In the National Number Length field, set the default length for phone numbers in your country.
6. Press the
key > Save.
Note: When you determine the default length for phone numbers, include your area code and local number, but don't
include your country code or the National Direct Dialing prefix.
Conference calls
About conference calls
You can create two types of conference calls with your BlackBerry smartphone. If your organization or a conferencing
service has provided you with a conference call bridge number, you can create conference call meetings in the calendar
on your smartphone or computer. Conference call meetings allow participants who have a BlackBerry smartphone to
enter the conference call meeting with a one-touch Join Now option, if this feature is supported on their smartphone, so
that they don't have to dial the conference call bridge number and access codes. If you don't have a conference call
bridge number, you can create a conference call by calling other contacts and joining the calls together.
Make a conference call
Before you begin: Depending on your wireless service provider or your wireless service plan, this feature might not be
supported.
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If your BlackBerry smartphone is connected to a CDMA network, you can't join more than two contacts to a conference
call.
1. During a call, press the
key > Add Participant.
2. Type a phone number or highlight a contact.
3. Press the
key.
4. During the new call, press the
key to join your first contact to the conference call.
5. To join another contact to the call, repeat steps 1 to 4.
Create a phone number link for a conference call
1. Type a phone number for the conference call bridge.
2. Type X and the access code.
Speak privately with a contact during a conference call
Before you begin: You can perform this task only if you make a conference call by calling other contacts and joining the
calls together, and not if you create a conference call meeting in the calendar of your smartphone.
1. During a conference call, press the
key > Split Call.
2. Click a contact.
After you finish: To return to the conference call, press the
key > Join Conference.
Disconnect a contact from a conference call
Before you begin: You can perform this task only if you make a conference call by joining calls together, and not if you
create a conference call meeting in the calendar.
1. During a conference call, press the
key > Drop Call.
2. Click a contact.
After you disconnect a contact from a conference call, the call resumes with the other contacts.
Leave a conference call
Before you begin: You can perform this task only if you make a conference call by joining calls together, and not if you
create a conference call meeting in the calendar.
If you make a conference call, you can leave the conference call and the call continues without you. Depending on your
wireless service provider, this feature might not be supported.
During a conference call, press the
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Call logs
About call logs
Call logs appear in the Phone application and show the status of recent calls by showing either a missed call indicator,
placed call indicator, or received call indicator. A call log also includes the date of the call, the phone number, and the
estimated duration of the call. For more information about the exact duration of a call, contact your wireless service
provider.
The phone list view option allows you to sort how call logs appear in the Phone application. Depending on how you set
your call logging options, you can also view call logs in the Messages application. Depending on your theme, when you
miss a call, a missed call indicator might also appear at the top of the home screen.
You can also add notes to call logs or send call logs as email messages. Unless you delete a call log, it's stored on your
BlackBerry smartphone for 30 days.
Send a call log
1. From the Home screen, press the key.
2. Highlight a call log.
3. Press the
key > View > History.
4. Highlight a call log.
5. Press the
key > Forward.
Delete call logs
1. From the Home screen, press the key.
2. Do one of the following:
•
•
To delete a single call log, highlight a call log.
To delete a range of call logs, highlight a call log. Press and hold the Shift key. On the trackpad, slide your finger
up or down. Release the Shift key.
3. Press the
key > Delete.
Add, change, or delete call log notes
1. From the home screen, press the
key.
2. Highlight a call log.
3. Press the
key > View > History.
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4. Highlight a call log.
5. Press the
key.
• To add notes, click Add Notes. Type call notes.
• To change notes, click Edit Notes. Change the call notes.
• To delete notes, click Edit Notes. Press the
key > Clear Field.
6. Press the
key > Save.
View or hide call logs in the Messages application
You can set your BlackBerry smartphone to show call logs, including missed calls, in the Messages application.
1. From the home screen, press the
2. Press the
•
•
key.
key > Options > Call Logs and Lists.
To show recent and missed calls in the Messages application, select the All Calls option.
To hide call logs in the Messages application, select the None option.
3. Press the
key > Save.
Multiple phone numbers
About multiple phone numbers
When you have multiple phone numbers associated with your BlackBerry smartphone, you can switch the phone number
that you use as your active phone number. You have multiple phone numbers associated with your smartphone if one of
the following situations applies:
•
•
•
Your smartphone uses a SIM card and your SIM card supports more than one phone number.
Your wireless service provider has set up your smartphone to support more than one phone number.
Your wireless service provider has provided you with a phone number, and your organization has provided you with a
BlackBerry MVS Client phone number.
If your SIM card supports more than one phone number, you can make calls using your active phone number only, but
you receive calls to all phone numbers. If you're already on a call, you receive calls to your active phone number only, and
any calls that you receive to your other phone numbers receive a busy signal or are sent to voice mail.
If your wireless service provider has set up your smartphone to support more than one phone number, you can make calls
and receive calls using your active phone number only. Any calls that you receive to your other phone numbers receive a
busy signal or are sent to voice mail.
If your wireless service provider has provided you with a phone number, and your organization has provided you with a
BlackBerry MVS Client phone number, you can make calls using your active phone number only, but you receive calls to
all phone numbers. If you're already on a call, you can receive calls to all phone numbers.
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If your wireless service plan supports text messaging, the first phone number that appears in the drop-down list at the top
of the screen in the phone application is the phone number that you use to send and receive text messages.
You can change call waiting, call forwarding, and voice mail options for each phone number associated with your
smartphone.
Switch the active phone number
1. From the home screen, press the
key.
2. Click your phone number at the top of the
3. Click the phone number that you want to set as the active phone number.
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I can't make or receive calls, 38
Phone options
Turn on or turn off dialing from the lock screen
1. From the Home screen, press the key.
2. Click Security > Password.
3. Select or clear the Allow Outgoing Calls While Locked checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Sort phone numbers or contacts on the phone screen
1. From the Home screen, press the key.
2. Press the
•
•
•
key > Options > Call Logs and Lists.
To sort phone numbers or contacts by frequency of use, change the Phone List View field to Most Used.
To sort contacts alphabetically by contact name, change the Phone List View field to Name.
To sort phone numbers or contacts by most recent use, change the Phone List View field to Most Recent.
3. Press the
key > Save.
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Hide or display your phone number when you make calls
Your wireless network can override the option that you choose.
1. From the Home screen, press the key.
2. Press the
•
•
•
key > Options > In-call Settings.
To hide your phone number when you make calls, change the Restrict My Identity field to Always.
To display your phone number when you make calls, change the Restrict My Identity field to Never.
To allow your wireless network to decide whether to hide or display your phone number, change the Restrict My
Identity field to Network Determined.
3. Press the
key > Save.
Turn off the prompt that appears before you delete items
You can turn off the prompt that appears before you delete messages, call logs, contacts, calendar entries, tasks,
memos, or passwords.
1. On the Home screen, click the application icon for an application that prompts you before you delete items.
2. Press the
key > Options.
3. If necessary, click General Options.
4. Clear the Confirm Delete checkbox.
5. Press the
key > Save.
Change how you answer or end calls with the holster
1. From the home screen, press the
2. Press the
•
•
•
•
key > Options > In-call Settings.
To answer calls automatically when you remove your BlackBerry smartphone from the holster, change the Auto
Answer Calls field to Out of Holster.
To stop answering calls automatically when you remove your smartphone from the holster, change the Auto
Answer Calls field to Never.
To end calls automatically when you insert your smartphone in the holster, change the Auto End Calls field to Into
Holster.
To stop ending calls automatically when you insert your smartphone in the holster, change the Auto End Calls
field to Never.
3. Press the
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Change how you answer calls with a headset
If your BlackBerry smartphone is paired with a Bluetooth enabled headset or you have a headset plugged into your
smartphone, you can set your smartphone to answer calls automatically after 5 seconds.
1. From the home screen, press the
2. Press the
•
•
key.
key > Options > In-call Settings.
To answer calls automatically after 5 seconds, change the Auto Answer Calls field to After 5s (Bluetooth/Headset
Only).
To stop answering calls automatically after 5 seconds, change the Auto Answer Calls field to Never.
3. Press the
key > Save.
Reset a call timer
A call timer provides the estimated duration of calls. For more information about the exact duration of a call, contact your
wireless service provider.
1. From the Home screen, press the key.
2. Press the
key > Status > Last Call or Total Calls > Clear Timer.
3. Press the
key > Save.
About TTY support
When you turn on TTY support and you connect your BlackBerry smartphone to a TTY device that operates at 45.45 bits
per second, you can make calls to and receive calls from TTY devices. Your smartphone is designed to convert received
calls to text that you can read on your TTY device.
If your TTY device is designed for use with a 2.5-mm headset jack, you must use an adapter accessory to connect your
TTY device to your smartphone. To get an adapter accessory that Research In Motion has approved for use with your
smartphone, visit www.shopblackberry.com.
Turn on or turn off TTY support
1. From the Home screen, press the key.
2. Press the
key > Options > TTY.
3. Change the TTY field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
After you finish:
A TTY indicator appears in the connections area at the top of the Home screen.
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Voice mail
About your voice mail greeting and voice mail password
Depending on your wireless service provider, the method for changing your voice mail greeting or voice mail password
might differ. You should be able to access the options for changing your voice mail greeting or voice mail password when
you check your voice mail. For more information, contact your wireless service provider.
Check your voice mail
Depending on your theme, you might be able to check your voice mail from the home screen.
1. From the home screen, press the
2. Press the
key.
key > Call Voice Mail.
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Change the voice mail access number and password
If a voice mail access number isn't already set on your BlackBerry smartphone, you can type the access number for a
different voice mail system.
Note: If you change the voice mail password on your smartphone, you must also call your voice mail system to change the
password there. Otherwise, the password for your voice mail isn't updated in your voice mail system. If you forget your
voice mail password, call your wireless service provider to get a new password.
1. From the home screen, press the
2. Press the
key.
key > Options > Voice Mail.
3. Type a voice mail access number and a password.
4. Press the
key > Save.
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Change how many times your smartphone rings before the call goes to
voice mail
To change how many times your BlackBerry smartphone rings before the call is forwarded to voice mail, you must call
your wireless service provider's voice mail system. Each wireless service provider has a different voice mail system. For
more information, contact your wireless service provider.
Related information
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Troubleshooting: Phone
Some features aren't available on my smartphone
The availability of certain features on your BlackBerry smartphone might be affected by items such as your smartphone
model and wireless service plan.
Depending on your messaging service plan, some features or options might not be available in the message options on
the Email Preferences screen.
If your email account is associated with a BlackBerry Enterprise Server, your administrator might add IT policy rules to
your smartphone that determine the features and settings that are available and whether you can add or update an app.
If your administrator has turned off a feature or set an option for you, the option might not appear, the option might
appear grayed out, or a lock indicator appears beside the option field.
If your smartphone was previously associated with a BlackBerry Enterprise Server and your administrator hasn't removed
IT policy rules from your smartphone, you can use the BlackBerry Desktop Software to remove the IT policy rules. For
more information, visit www.blackberry.com/btsc and read KB18998.
For more information about the features that are available on your smartphone, contact your wireless service provider or
administrator, or visit www.blackberry.com/go/devices.
I can't make or receive calls
Try the following actions:
•
•
Verify that your BlackBerry® smartphone is connected to the wireless network.
Verify that your wireless service plan includes phone or voice services.
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
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If you can't make calls and fixed dialing is turned on, verify that the phone number for your contact appears in your
fixed dialing list or turn off fixed dialing.
If you have traveled to another country and you haven't changed your smart dialing options, dial the full phone
number, including the country code and area code, for your contact.
If you're not receiving calls, verify that call blocking and call forwarding are turned off.
Your smartphone or your SIM card might support more than one phone number, even if you only have one phone
number. Verify that your phone number is set as your active phone number.
If you have more than one phone number associated with your smartphone, verify that the phone number that you
want to make calls from and receive calls to is set as your active phone number.
If you're using your BlackBerry MVS Client phone number, verify that support for the BlackBerry MVS Client is turned
on.
If you're using your BlackBerry MVS Client phone number, verify that your smartphone is registered with the
BlackBerry Mobile Voice System. From the home screen, press the
key. Press the
key. Click Options.
Click BlackBerry MVS Client. Press the
key. Click Register Now. If the Register Now menu item doesn't
appear, or if the registration fails, contact your administrator. If the registration doesn't complete, wait for a short
period of time and then try again.
If you have set call forwarding for the phone number provided by your wireless service provider, calls to your
BlackBerry MVS Client phone number are also forwarded. To receive calls to your BlackBerry MVS Client phone
number, verify that call forwarding is turned off.
Related information
Fixed dialing and smart dialing, 67
Call waiting, call forwarding, and call blocking, 65
Switch the active phone number, 73
I can't check my voice mail
Try the following actions:
•
•
If you have more than one phone number associated with your BlackBerry smartphone and you're trying to check
your voice mail using a shortcut key, your smartphone calls the voice mail access number for your active phone
number. Check the voice mail for your alternate phone number.
You need a voice mail access number to check your voice mail. To obtain a voice mail access number, contact your
wireless service provider or administrator.
Related information
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I can't block calls
•
•
Your wireless service provider might not support the blocked calling feature. For more information, contact your
wireless service provider.
If the BlackBerry MVS Client is installed on your BlackBerry smartphone, you can block calls from unwanted callers.
For more information, see the BlackBerry MVS Client User Guide.
I can't change the number of times that my
smartphone rings
Depending on your wireless service provider, you might not be able to choose the length of time that your BlackBerry
smartphone rings before the call is picked up by voice mail. For more information, contact your wireless service provider.
My phone number appears as Unknown in the Phone
application
If your BlackBerry smartphone uses a SIM card, try changing the phone number on your SIM card to change how your
phone number appears in the Phone application.
1.
2.
3.
4.
On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
Click Device > Advanced System Settings > SIM Card.
Highlight the phone number.
Press the
key > Edit SIM Phone Number.
5. Type your phone number.
6. Click OK.
I can't make calls using a voice command
Try the following actions:
•
•
•
Verify that your BlackBerry® smartphone is connected to the wireless network.
If you're using a Bluetooth enabled device, such as a hands-free car kit or wireless headset, verify that the Bluetooth
enabled device supports this feature and that you have paired the Bluetooth enabled device with your BlackBerry
smartphone.
Verify that your keyboard is unlocked.
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Verify that the language that you use to say voice commands is the same as the voice dialing language that you have
set in the language options. Certain languages might not be supported.
Related information
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Change the language for voice commands, 82
My headset makes calls instead of my smartphone
If your BlackBerry smartphone is connected to a Bluetooth enabled headset, your smartphone might automatically make
calls on the Bluetooth-enabled headset.
Try the following actions:
•
•
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Disconnect the Bluetooth-enabled headset from your smartphone.
During a call, press the
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Voice commands
How to: Voice commands
Perform an action using a voice command
1. On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Voice Dialing icon.
2. After the beep, say a voice command.
Related information
I can't make calls using a voice command, 79
Change the options for voice prompts
After you say a voice command, voice prompts might prompt you for further information or clarification, or voice prompts
might read out instructions that appear on the screen.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Call Management > Voice Dialing.
•
•
•
To turn off voice prompts, change the Audio Prompts field to No Prompts.
To turn on voice prompts, change the Audio Prompts field to Basic Prompts.
To turn on voice prompts and to have the voice prompts read out instructions that appear on the screen, change
the Audio Prompts field to Detailed Prompts.
3. Press the
key > Save.
Improve voice recognition
You can improve voice recognition by completing a short series of prompts that ask you to say specific numbers and
words.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
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2. Click Call Management > Voice Dialing.
3. In the Voice Adaptation section, click Start.
4. Complete the instructions on the screen.
Available voice commands
Voice command
Description
"Call "
Say this voice command to make a call. To perform this task with a Bluetooth
enabled device, such as a handsfree car kit or wireless headset, the paired
Bluetooth enabled device must support this feature and you must turn on
Bluetooth technology. You can't make calls to emergency numbers using voice
commands.
"Call  "
your contact list. For example, if the contact has a work number and a mobile
number, you can say "call  work" to call the work number.
"Call extension "
Say this voice command to dial an extension. To perform this task, you must set
options for dialing extensions. You can dial extensions only within your
company.
"Check my phone number"
If you have multiple phone numbers associated with your BlackBerry
smartphone, say this voice command to check your active phone number.
"Check signal strength"
Say this voice command to check your wireless coverage level.
"Check network"
Say this voice command to check the wireless network that your smartphone is
connected to.
"Check battery"
Say this voice command to check the battery power level.
"Repeat"
Say this voice command to have the last voice prompt repeated to you.
"Cancel"
Say this voice command to close the voice dialing application.
Related information
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Change the language for voice commands
When you change the language for voice commands, you change the language for voice prompts and the language that
you use to make a voice command.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
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2. Click Typing and Language > Language.
3. Change the Voice Dialing field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Related information
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Turn off choice lists for voice commands
If your BlackBerry smartphone identifies more than one possible match to a voice command, your smartphone presents
you with a list of possible matches, or a choice list. You can turn off choice lists so that your smartphone always selects
the best match and dials the phone number automatically.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Call Management > Voice Dialing.
3. Set the Choice Lists field to Always Off.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Troubleshooting: Voice commands
I can't make calls using a voice command
Try the following actions:
•
•
•
•
Verify that your BlackBerry® smartphone is connected to the wireless network.
If you're using a Bluetooth enabled device, such as a hands-free car kit or wireless headset, verify that the Bluetooth
enabled device supports this feature and that you have paired the Bluetooth enabled device with your BlackBerry
smartphone.
Verify that your keyboard is unlocked.
Verify that the language that you use to say voice commands is the same as the voice dialing language that you have
set in the language options. Certain languages might not be supported.
Related information
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Change the language for voice commands, 82
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in voice commands
Try the following actions:
•
•
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Say the first name and the last name of your contact.
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Messages
How to: Messages application
Messages at a glance
Search for messages
You can search for messages on your BlackBerry smartphone. You might also be able to search for messages in the email
application on your computer or in another associated email account if your email account uses the BlackBerry Internet
Service or a BlackBerry Enterprise Server that supports this feature.
On the home screen, click the Messages icon.
• To search for messages based on the subject, highlight a message. Press the
key > Search by > Subject.
• To search for messages based on the sender, highlight a message. Press the
key > Search by > Sender.
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• To perform an advanced search, press the
key > Search by > Advanced. Specify the search criteria. To save
key > Save. Click Search.
the search criteria, press the
• To search for messages using the criteria from your last advanced search, press the
Advanced. Press the
key > Last.
key > Search by >
Note: If you search for messages, your smartphone doesn't search attachments.
After you finish: To stop a search, press the
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key.
Hide filed and sent messages from the Messages
application
1. On the home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
•
•
key > Options > Message Display and Actions.
To hide filed messages, select the Hide Filed Messages checkbox.
To hide sent messages, select the Hide Sent Messages checkbox.
3. Press the
key > Save.
Show or hide messages from the Messages application
You can prevent messages from specific email accounts from appearing in the Messages application. You can also set a
separate icon to appear on the home screen for text messages. Depending on your theme, a separate icon might already
appear by default.
1. On the home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
•
•
key > Options > Inbox Management.
To hide messages from specific email accounts, in the Email Accounts section, clear the checkbox beside one or
more email accounts.
To show text messages, in the Other Message Types section, selct the Text Messages checkbox.
3. Press the
key > Save.
View or hide call logs in the Messages application
You can set your BlackBerry smartphone to show call logs, including missed calls, in the Messages application.
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1. From the home screen, press the
2. Press the
•
•
key.
key > Options > Call Logs and Lists.
To show recent and missed calls in the Messages application, select the All Calls option.
To hide call logs in the Messages application, select the None option.
3. Press the
key > Save.
Hide the new or unread message indicator
1. On the Home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
•
•
key > Options > Message Display and Actions.
To hide the new message indicator, clear the Display New Message Indicator checkbox.
To hide the unread message indicator, change the Display Message Count field to None.
3. Press the
key > Save.
Change how you group email messages
1. On the Home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
key > Display Style > Group by Subject or Single Messages.
Use color to differentiate work messages from other
messages
Before you begin: To perform this task, your work email account must use a BlackBerry Enterprise Server that supports
this feature. For more information, contact your administrator.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Display > Message Categorization.
3. In the Message Outline Colors section, do any of the following:
•
•
To set an outline color for email that is sent to your BlackBerry smartphone through a BlackBerry Enterprise
Server, change the Enterprise Messages field.
To set an outline color for your other messages, change the Other Messages field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Note: PIN messages might use the outline color that you have set for your work email. For more information, contact your
administrator.
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Set how long your smartphone stores messages
1. On the Home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
key > Options > Message Display and Actions.
3. Change the Days To Keep Messages field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
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Open a new message automatically when you remove
your smartphone from your holster
1. On the Home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
key > Options > Message Display and Actions.
3. Change the Auto Open Newest Message After Removing Device From Holster field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Turn off the delete message or read message prompt
1. On the home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
•
•
key > Options > Message Display and Actions.
To turn off the delete message prompt, in the Actions section, clear the Confirm Delete checkbox.
To turn off the read message prompt, in the Actions section, clear the Confirm Mark Prior Read checkbox.
3. Press the
key > Save.
Change options for spell check
1. On the home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
•
•
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To check spelling before sending your email, select the Spell Check Email Before Sending checkbox.
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Messages
key > Save.
Email
Set up an email address
1. On the Home screen, click the Setup icon.
2. In the Setup section, click the Email Accounts icon.
3. Follow the screens to set up your email address. When your email address is set up correctly, you receive a
confirmation message. To view and manage your email messages, on the Home screen, click the Messages icon.
Note: In some cases, you might see the following options. If so, select one of the options.
•
•
Internet Mail Account: Use this option to associate your BlackBerry smartphone with one or more existing email
accounts (for example, Windows Live Hotmail) or to create a new email address for your smartphone.
Enterprise Account: If your administrator gave you an enterprise activation password, use this option to associate
your smartphone with your work email account using the BlackBerry Enterprise Server.
If you are trying to set up a Internet email account (for example, Windows Live Hotmail or Google Mail) or a new email
address for your smartphone, and do not see this option, contact your administrator or wireless service provider.
Reconcile email over the wireless network manually
If you file or delete email messages and the changes aren't reflected on your BlackBerry smartphone or your computer,
you can reconcile your email manually. To complete this task, wireless email reconciliation must be turned on.
1. On the home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
key> Reconcile Now.
Change options for your personal email account
Before you begin: Depending on your wireless service provider, you might not be able to change some options for your
personal email account.
You can change options for each personal email account that you added to your BlackBerry smartphone. You can create
email filters, synchronize your contacts, change your signature or display name, and more.
1. On the Home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
key > Options > Email Account Management.
3. Click the email account that you want to change options for.
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After you finish: For more information about personal email accounts, visit www.blackberry.com/docs/smartphones and
click the link under Email Setup.
Compose and send an email
1. On the home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
key > Compose Email.
3. In the To field, type an email address or a contact name.
4. Type a message.
5. Press the
key > Send.
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Check spelling
You can check spelling in messages, calendar entries, tasks, or memos that you create.
1. Press the
2.
key > Check Spelling.
Do any of the following:
• To accept the suggested spelling, click a word in the list that appears.
• To ignore the suggested spelling, press the
key.
• To ignore all instances of the suggested spelling, press the
• To add the word to the custom dictionary, press the
• To stop checking spelling, press the
key > Ignore All.
key > Add To Dictionary.
key > Cancel Spell Check.
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Save a message
Saved messages aren't deleted even if your BlackBerry smartphone is set to delete messages automatically after a
certain period of time.
On the home screen, click the Messages icon.
•
To save an email or PIN message, highlight an email or PIN message. Press the
• To save a draft email, press the
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Blind carbon copy a contact
You can blind carbon copy a contact in an email or a PIN message.
When you are composing an email or a PIN message, press the
key > Add Bcc.
Attach a contact card to a message
You can attach a contact card to an email, a PIN message, or a text message.
1. When you are composing a message, press the
key > Attach > Contact.
2. Find and highlight a contact.
3. Press the
key > Continue.
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Attach a file to an email
Before you begin: To attach a file that is saved on your organization's network, your email account must use a BlackBerry
Enterprise Server that supports this feature. For more information, contact your administrator.
When you are composing an email, press the
key > Attach > File.
• To attach a file that is saved on your BlackBerry smartphone or media card, find and click the file.
• To attach a file that is saved on your organization's network, press the
key > Go To. Find and click the file. If
necessary, type the credentials that you use to connect to your organization's network.
Set the importance level for an email or a PIN message that you send
If you change the importance level of an email or a PIN message, a high priority indicator or low priority indicator
appears beside that message on your BlackBerry smartphone. If the recipient's messaging application supports
importance levels for messages, the importance level will also be indicated to the recipient.
1. When you are composing an email or a PIN message, press the
key > Options.
2. Change the Importance field.
3. Press the
key > Save.
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Viewing and replying to email
View saved messages
1. On the Home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
key > View Saved Messages.
View an address instead of a display name
In a message, press the
key > Show Address.
After you finish: To view the display name again, press the
key > Show Name.
Reply to or forward an email or PIN message
In a message, press the
•
•
key.
To reply to a message, click Reply or Reply to All.
To forward a message, click Forward or Forward As.
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Delete the original text from a reply message
When you are replying to a message, press the
key > Delete Original Text.
Stop a message from sending
You can stop a message from sending only if a clock icon appears beside the message.
1. On the Home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Highlight the message.
3. Press the
key > Delete.
Resend a message
You cannot change a text message before you resend it.
In a sent message, press the
•
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key.
To change the message, click Edit. Change the message. Press the
key > Send.
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• To change the recipients, click Edit. Highlight a contact. Press the
key > Send.
Press the
• To resend the message without changing it, click Resend.
key > Change Address. Click a new contact.
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Change options for HTML email
1. On the home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
key > Options > Email Preferences.
3. In the HTML Email section, do any of the following:
•
•
•
To view email in plain text format, clear the Enable HTML Email checkbox.
To download images automatically in HTML email, select the Download Images Automatically checkbox.
To turn off the prompt that appears before downloading images in HTML email, clear the Confirm External Image
Download checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Organizing your email inbox
Delete a message
On the Home screen, click the Messages icon.
•
To delete a message, highlight the message. Press the
key > Delete.
• To delete a saved message, press the
key > View Saved Messages. Highlight the message. Press the
key > Delete. If necessary, delete the message from your message inbox as well.
• To delete a range of messages, highlight a message. Press and hold the Shift key. On the trackpad, slide your finger
key > Delete Messages.
up or down. Release the Shift key. Press the
• To delete all messages prior to a certain date, highlight a date field. Press the
key > Delete Prior > Delete.
Note: Email messages that you delete using the Delete Prior menu item are not deleted from the email application on
your computer during email reconciliation.
Mark a message as read or unread
On the Home screen, click the Messages icon.
• To mark a message as read or unread, highlight the message. Press the
key > Mark Read or Mark Unread.
• To mark all messages that are prior to a specific date as read, highlight a date field. Press the
Read.
key > Mark Prior
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Add, change, or remove a flag
If you make changes to a flag in an email that you sent, the changes are reflected only on your BlackBerry smartphone
and are not sent to the recipient. Depending on the message service you're using, you might not be able to do this task.
When you are composing or viewing an email, press the
key.
•
To add a flag, click Flag for Follow Up. Set the flag properties. Press the
•
To change a flag, click Flag Properties. Change the flag properties. Press the
To remove a flag, click Clear Flag.
•
key > Save.
key > Save.
Filter email by sender or subject
1. On the home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Highlight an email.
3. Press the
key > Filter by > Sender or Subject.
4. Type a name for the email filter.
5. Set the email filter options.
6. Press the
key > Save.
Add, move, rename, or delete an email folder
Before you begin: To perform this task, your work email account must use a BlackBerry Enterprise Server that supports
this feature. For more information, contact your administrator.
1. On the Home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
key > View Folder.
3. Highlight a folder.
4. Press the
•
•
•
•
key.
To add a folder, click Add Folder.
To move a folder, click Move Folder. Click the new location.
To rename a folder, click Rename Folder.
To delete a folder, click Delete Folder.
File an email
Before you begin: To perform this task, your work email account must use a BlackBerry Enterprise Server that supports
this feature. For more information, contact your administrator.
1. On the Home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Highlight an email.
3. Press the
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4. Highlight a folder.
5. Press the
key > File.
View filed messages
1. On the Home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
key > View Folder.
3. Click a folder.
Email filters
About email filters
You can create email filters to specify which email is forwarded to your BlackBerry smartphone and which remains in the
email application on your computer.
Email filters are applied to email based on the order in which they appear in your list of email filters. If you create multiple
email filters that could apply to the same email, you must decide which one should be applied first by placing that filter
higher in the list.
Create an email filter
Before you begin: To perform this task, your work email account must use a BlackBerry Enterprise Server that supports
this feature. For more information, contact your administrator.
For information about completing this task for a personal email account that you have on your BlackBerry smartphone
(such as Google Mail™ or Windows Live™ Hotmail®), visit www.blackberry.com/docs/smartphones and click the link under
Email Setup.
1. On the Home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
key > Options > Email Filters.
3. Press the
key > New.
4. Type a name for the email filter.
5. Set the email filter options.
6. Press the
key > Save.
Options for email filters
Option
Description
From
Specify one or more contacts or email addresses that the
email filter should search for in the From field of your
email. Separate multiple contacts or email addresses with
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Description
a semicolon (;). To specify that the email filter should
search for all contacts or email addresses that contain
specific text, type the text and use an asterisk (*) as a
wildcard character to represent the rest of the contact or
email address.
Sent to
Specify one or more contacts or email addresses that the
email filter should search for in the Sent To field of your
email. Separate multiple contacts or email addresses with
a semicolon (;). To specify that the email filter should
search for all contacts or email addresses that contain
specific text, type the text and use an asterisk (*) as a
wildcard character to represent the rest of the contact or
email address.
Subject
Specify the text that the email filter should search for in the
Subject field of your email.
Message
Specify the text that the email filter should search for in the
body of your email.
Sent directly to me
Set whether the email filter applies to email that includes
your email address in the To field.
Cc to me
Set whether the email filter applies to email that includes
your email address in the Cc field.
Bcc to me
Set whether the email filter applies to email that includes
your email address in the Bcc field.
Importance
Set the importance level of email that the email filter
applies to.
Sensitivity
Set the sensitivity level of email that the email filter applies
to.
Action
Set whether email that the email filter applies to is
forwarded to your BlackBerry smartphone. If email is
forwarded, specify whether it is forwarded with high
importance or with the email header only.
Filter email by sender or subject
1. On the home screen, click the Messages icon.
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2. Highlight an email.
3. Press the
key > Filter by > Sender or Subject.
4. Type a name for the email filter.
5. Set the email filter options.
6. Press the
key > Save.
Turn on an email filter
1. On the Home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
key > Options > Email Filters.
3. Select the check box beside an email filter.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Change, prioritize, or delete an email filter
1. On the Home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
key > Options > Email Filters.
3. Highlight an email filter.
4. Press the
•
•
•
key.
To change an email filter, click Edit. Change the options for the email filter. Press the
To prioritize an email filter, click Move. Click the new location.
To delete an email filter, click Delete.
key > Save.
Synchronizing email
About synchronization and reconciliation
The wireless data synchronization and wireless email reconciliation features are designed to synchronize organizer data
(contacts, calendar entries, tasks, and memos) and reconcile email between your BlackBerry smartphone and the email
application on your computer over the wireless network.
In rare cases, if your smartphone doesn't recognize fields in a contact, calendar entry, or email account, some data or
email can't be synchronized or reconciled.
If wireless data synchronization isn't available on your smartphone or if you turned off this feature, you can use the
BlackBerry Desktop Software to synchronize your organizer data. For more information, see the Help in the BlackBerry
Desktop Software.
Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your computer, especially before you
update any software. Maintaining a current backup file on your computer might allow you to recover smartphone data if
your smartphone is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue.
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Reconcile email over the wireless network manually
If you file or delete email messages and the changes aren't reflected on your BlackBerry smartphone or your computer,
you can reconcile your email manually. To complete this task, wireless email reconciliation must be turned on.
1. On the home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
key> Reconcile Now.
Turn on or turn off wireless email reconciliation
You can turn on or turn off wireless email reconciliation for each email address associated with your BlackBerry
smartphone.
1. On the home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
key > Options > Email Reconciliation.
3. If the Message Services field appears, set this field to the appropriate email account.
4. Select or clear the Wireless Reconcile checkbox.
Empty the deleted items folder on your computer from your smartphone
Before you begin: To perform this task, your work email account must use a BlackBerry Enterprise Server that supports
this feature. For more information, contact your administrator.
1. On the Home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
key > Options > Email Reconciliation.
3. If the Message Services field appears, set this field to the appropriate email account.
4. Press the
key > Purge Deleted Items.
Delete email on your smartphone and in your email application on your
computer
You can set the Delete On option for each email address that is associated with your BlackBerry smartphone.
1. On the Home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
key > Options > Email Reconciliation.
3. If the Message Services field appears, set this field to the appropriate email account.
4. Change the Delete On field to Mailbox & Handheld.
5. Press the
key > Save.
It takes a short period of time for email to be deleted over the wireless network.
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Stop forwarding email to your smartphone
Before you begin: To perform this task, your work email account must use a BlackBerry Enterprise Server that supports
this feature. For more information, contact your administrator.
1. On the Home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
key > Options > Email Preferences.
3. If the Message Services field appears, set this field to the appropriate email account.
4. Clear the Send Email to Handheld checkbox.
5. Press the
key > Save.
After you finish: To forward email to your BlackBerry smartphone again, select the Send Email to Handheld checkbox.
Stop storing email sent from your computer on your smartphone
Before you begin: To perform this task, your work email account must use a BlackBerry Enterprise Server that supports
this feature. For more information, contact your administrator.
1. On the home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
key > Options > Email Preferences.
3. If the Message Services field appears, set this field to the appropriate email account.
4. Press the
key > Folder Redirection.
5. Clear the checkbox beside the Sent Items folder.
6. Press the
key > Save.
Stop storing email sent from your smartphone on your computer
Before you begin: To perform this task, your work email account must use a BlackBerry Enterprise Server that supports
this feature. For more information, contact your administrator.
1. On the home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
key > Options > Email Preferences.
3. If the Message Services field appears, set this field to the appropriate email account.
4. Clear the Save Copy In Sent Folder checkbox.
5. Press the
key > Save.
Google Mail
About Google Mail on your smartphone
Depending on your wireless service plan or administrator, you can add a Google Mail account (also known as a Gmail
account) to your BlackBerry smartphone. Similar to the Google Mail web application that you can use on your computer,
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related messages are grouped into a single conversation. To help organize your message inbox, you can create and apply
your own custom labels, report spam, archive messages, and add stars to important email messages.
For more information about Google Mail, visit www.googlemail.com.
Add or remove a Google Mail star
You can mark an important Google Mail message or conversation with a star.
1. On the home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Highlight a Google Mail message or conversation.
3. Press the
•
•
key.
To add a star, click Add Star.
To remove a star, click Remove Star.
Apply or remove a Google Mail label
You can apply a label or multiple labels to a Google Mail message or conversation to help organize your message inbox. If
you apply a label to an individual message in a conversation, the label is applied to all of the messages in the
conversation.
1. On the home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Highlight a Google Mail message or conversation.
3. Press the
•
•
key > Labels.
To apply a label, select the checkbox beside the label.
To remove a label, clear the checkbox beside the label.
4. Press the
key > Save.
View Google Mail messages with a specific label
1. On the Home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
key > View Folder.
3. Click a label.
Create or delete a Google Mail label
1. On the Home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
key > Labels.
• To create a new label, click New Label. Type a label name. Click Save.
• To delete a label, highlight a label. Press the
key > Delete.
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Preview more of grouped email messages
Before you begin:
To display more lines of each email in a group, you must have set your BlackBerry smartphone to group email messages
by subject.
1. On the Home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Click Options > Message Display and Actions.
3. Change the Preview Length field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Archive a Google Mail message or conversation
If you archive a Google Mail message that is part of a conversation, the Archive label is applied to all of the messages in
the conversation.
1. On the Home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Highlight a Google Mail message or conversation.
3. Press the
key > Archive > Yes.
Note: Depending on how you've set your BlackBerry smartphone to store messages, archived messages might be
automatically deleted from your smartphone after a certain period of time.
Move archived Google Mail messages to your message inbox
1. On the home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
key > View Folder > Archive.
3. Highlight a Google Mail message or conversation.
4. Press the
key > Move to Inbox.
Report spam sent to your Google Mail account
When you report a Google Mail message as spam, it's deleted from your BlackBerry smartphone. If you report a message
that is part of a conversation, all of the messages in the conversation are also reported as spam.
1. On the home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Highlight a Google Mail message or conversation.
3. Press the
key > Report Spam.
4. If necessary, click Yes.
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Text messages
About text messages
To send and receive text messages, your wireless service provider must set up your wireless service plan for text
messaging. Depending on your wireless service provider, this feature might not be supported.
Depending on the typing input language that you use to type your text messages, your messages might display to your
recipients differently than you expect.
Depending on your wireless service provider, you might also be able to send and receive the following media files in text
messages: .jpg, .gif, .wbmp, .midi, .vcf (vCard), .ics (iCalendar), .avi, .mpg, or .mov.
If you have more than one phone number associated with your BlackBerry smartphone, your smartphone sends text
messages using the first phone number that appears in the My Number field in the Phone application.
Compose and send a text message
The number of recipients that you can send a text message to depends on your wireless service provider.
1. On the home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
3.
key > Compose Text Message.
In the To field, do one of the following:
• Type a contact name.
• Press the
key > Choose Contact. Click a contact.
• Type a phone number that can receive text messages (including the country code and area code). For languages
key.
with non-Latin characters, press the Alt key to type numbers.Press the
• Type a phone number that can receive text messages (including the country code and area code). For languages
key to type numbers.Press the
key.
with non-Latin characters, press the
• If your BlackBerry smartphone is connected to a CDMA network, you can type an email address.
4. Type a message.
5. Press the
key.
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Attach a media file, contact card, appointment, or location to a text
message
Before you begin: To attach a video, the video must be recorded in MMS mode.
1. When you're composing a text message, press the
key > Attach.
2. Click an attachment type.
3. Click a file.
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Attach a contact card to a message
You can attach a contact card to an email, a PIN message, or a text message.
1. When you are composing a message, press the
key > Attach > Contact.
2. Find and highlight a contact.
3. Press the
key > Continue.
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Reply to or forward a text message
Before you begin: You can't forward text messages that contain content that is copyright protected.
1. On the Home screen, click the Text Messages icon.
2.
Highlight a message.
• To reply to a message, press the
key > Reply.
• To forward a message, press the
key > Forward.
Add an appointment to your calendar from a text message
1. In a text message, highlight an iCalendar attachment.
2. Press the
key > View Appointment.
3. Press the
key > Add To Calendar.
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Delete the history from a text message
Do one of the following:
• To delete an individual message from the history, highlight the message. Press the
key > Delete Message.
• To delete all the messages from the history and keep the chat open, when you are replying to a message, press the
key > Clear Conversation.
• To delete all the messages from the history and close the chat, in your list of text messages, highlight a message.
Press the
key > Delete.
Cell broadcasting
About cell broadcasting
Cell broadcasting is designed to enable wireless service providers to use SMS text messaging to send information to all
BlackBerry smartphones in a specific geographical area simultaneously. You can receive cell broadcast messages that
contain a specific type of information by subscribing to a cell broadcast channel that provides that type of information.
Different cell broadcast channels send different cell broadcast messages. For example, one cell broadcast channel might
send regular weather forecasts while another might send traffic reports.
Turn on cell broadcasting
Before you begin: To perform this task, your BlackBerry smartphone must use a SIM card, and your wireless service
provider must set up your SIM card with a cell broadcast channel or provide you with the ID for a cell broadcast channel.
Depending on your wireless service provider and the wireless network that your smartphone is connected to, this feature
might not be supported.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Device > Advanced System Settings > Cell Broadcasting.
3.
Select the Enable Cell Broadcasting checkbox.
• If one or more cell broadcast channels appear on the screen, select the checkbox beside the channel.
• If no cell broadcast channels appear on the screen, highlight the Empty field. Press the
key > Add
Channel. Type the channel ID and a nickname. Click OK.
4. Select the checkbox beside a language.
5. Press the
key > Save.
After you finish: To turn off cell broadcasting, clear the Enable Cell Broadcasting checkbox. Before you turn off cell
broadcasting, verify that your wireless service provider does not use cell broadcasting to manage services, such as
preferred rates, based on your location.
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Stop receiving messages from a cell broadcast channel
Before you begin: Verify that your wireless service provider does not use the cell broadcast channel to manage services,
such as preferred rates, based on your location.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Device > Advanced System Settings > Cell Broadcasting.
3. In the Channels section, highlight a cell broadcast channel.
4. Press the
•
•
key.
To stop receiving messages from the cell broadcast channel, click Disable.
To delete the cell broadcast channel, click Delete Channel.
Rename a cell broadcast channel
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Device > Advanced System Settings > Cell Broadcasting.
3. In the Channels section, highlight a cell broadcast channel.
4. Press the
key > Set Nickname.
5. Type a name for the cell broadcast channel.
6. Click OK.
7. Press the
key > Save.
Emergency alert messages
About emergency alert messages
If your wireless service provider participates in Personal Localized Alerting Network (PLAN), you might receive emergency
alert messages in your message inbox or your emergency alert message inbox on your BlackBerry smartphone. PLAN is a
new public safety system that allows customers who own an enabled mobile device to receive geographically-targeted,
text-like messages alerting them of imminent threats to safety in their area.
Depending on your wireless service provider, emergency alert messages don't contribute to data usage in your wireless
service plan. Depending on your smartphone model and wireless network, this feature might not be supported. For more
information, contact your wireless service provider or administrator.
Unsubscribe from emergency alert messages
You can't unsubscribe from presidential alert messages.
1. On the home screen, click the Messages icon.
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•
•
•
Messages
key > Options > Emergency Alert Messages.
To unsubscribe from extreme threat alert messages, clear the Extreme Threat Alert Messages checkbox.
To unsubscribe from severe threat alert messages, clear the Severe Threat Alert Messages checkbox.
To unsubscribe from amber alert messages, clear the Amber Alert Messages checkbox.
Delete a message
On the Home screen, click the Messages icon.
•
To delete a message, highlight the message. Press the
key > Delete.
• To delete a saved message, press the
key > View Saved Messages. Highlight the message. Press the
key > Delete. If necessary, delete the message from your message inbox as well.
• To delete a range of messages, highlight a message. Press and hold the Shift key. On the trackpad, slide your finger
up or down. Release the Shift key. Press the
key > Delete Messages.
• To delete all messages prior to a certain date, highlight a date field. Press the
key > Delete Prior > Delete.
Note: Email messages that you delete using the Delete Prior menu item are not deleted from the email application on
your computer during email reconciliation.
Mark a message as read or unread
On the Home screen, click the Messages icon.
• To mark a message as read or unread, highlight the message. Press the
key > Mark Read or Mark Unread.
• To mark all messages that are prior to a specific date as read, highlight a date field. Press the
Read.
key > Mark Prior
PIN messages
About PIN messages
A PIN uniquely identifies BlackBerry smartphones on the wireless network. If you have a contact who uses a BlackBerry
smartphone and you know that contact's PIN, you can send them PIN messages. PIN messages are not routed through
your email account.
When your PIN message is delivered to the recipient, in a message inbox, a D appears with a check mark beside the PIN
message.
Find your PIN
Do one of the following:
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Messages
On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon. Click Device > Device and Status Information.
If supported by your input language, in a message or memo, type mypin followed by a space.
Compose and send a PIN message
1. On the Home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
3.
key > Compose Other > Compose PIN.
In the To field, do one of the following:
•
Type a PIN. Press the
•
If you have a PIN saved for a contact that is in your contact list, type the contact name. Press the
the keyboard.
key on the keyboard.
key on
4. Type a message.
5. Press the
key > Send.
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Create a link for a PIN
You can create a link for a PIN in a message, calendar entry, task, or memo. If you click the link, you can send a PIN
message.
When you are typing text, type pin: and the PIN.
Reply to or forward an email or PIN message
In a message, press the
•
•
key.
To reply to a message, click Reply or Reply to All.
To forward a message, click Forward or Forward As.
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Set the importance level for an email or a PIN message that you send
If you change the importance level of an email or a PIN message, a high priority indicator or low priority indicator
appears beside that message on your BlackBerry smartphone. If the recipient's messaging application supports
importance levels for messages, the importance level will also be indicated to the recipient.
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1. When you are composing an email or a PIN message, press the
key > Options.
2. Change the Importance field.
3. Press the
key > Save.
Change the display color of PIN messages
1. On the home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
key > Options > Message Display and Actions.
3. To change the display color of PIN messages in your inbox, clear the Display PIN Messages in Red checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Attachments
How to: Attachments
About files and attachments
You can view and download attachments and store them on your BlackBerry smartphone or a media card. If your email
account uses a BlackBerry Enterprise Server that supports accessing files on your organization's network, you can
preview files from your organization's network and save the files to your smartphone or attach them directly to email
messages without downloading them. You can use the Files application to view a list of all the files that are saved on your
smartphone. You can also rename, move, and delete files on your organization's network from your smartphone.
To change attachments or files that you download, you can use third-party editing applications, such as , that are
designed for use on BlackBerry smartphones.
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Open a file or an attachment
Before you begin: To perform this task, your email account must use the BlackBerry® Internet Service or a BlackBerry®
Enterprise Server that supports this feature. For more information, contact your wireless service provider or
administrator.
1. In a message, meeting invitation, or calendar entry, press the
2. If necessary, click Retrieve Attachment Information.
3. Click Open Attachment.
4. If necessary, on the Attachments screen, click an attachment.
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5. If necessary, in the dialog box, select an option.
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Save a file or an attachment
Before you begin: To perform this task, your email account must use the BlackBerry® Internet Service or a BlackBerry®
Enterprise Server that supports this feature. For more information, contact your wireless service provider or
administrator.
1.
In a message, in a calendar entry, or on a webpage, do one of the following:
• If there is only one attachment in a message or calendar entry, press the
key.
• If there are multiple attachments in a message or calendar entry, highlight an attachment. Press the
• If you are downloading a file from a webpage, press the
key.
key.
2. Click Download Attachment or Download File.
3. Click the folder that you want to save the file or attachment in.
4. Click Save.
After you finish:
To stop downloading an attachment, in a message, highlight an attachment that you are downloading. Press the
key > Cancel Download.
Send a file
Before you begin: To send a video, the video must be recorded in MMS mode.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Media icon or Files icon.
2. Find and highlight a file.
3. Press the
key > Send.
4. Click a message type.
5. If necessary, turn on Bluetooth technology and choose a device or pair with a device.
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Open a link in a file or an attachment
Some files might contain links to embedded content, such as tables, pictures, footnotes, text boxes, or comments.
1. In a file, highlight a link.
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Messages
key > Open Link or Retrieve.
After you finish: To return to the file, press the
key.
Set font options for a file or an attachment
1. In a file or an attachment, press the
key > Options.
2. Change the font fields.
3. Press the
key > Save.
View properties for a file
You can view the size, author, publication date, and other properties of a file.
1. On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Media icon or Files icon.
2. Find and highlight a file.
3. Press the
key > Properties.
Contact cards
About contact cards
A contact card (sometimes called avCard or .vcf file) contains information for a specific contact. You can send contact
cards as attachments to email messages, PIN messages, text messages, or BlackBerry Messenger messages.
Attach a contact card to a message
You can attach a contact card to an email, a PIN message, or a text message.
1. When you are composing a message, press the
key > Attach > Contact.
2. Find and highlight a contact.
3. Press the
key > Continue.
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Save a contact card from a message
If you receive a contact card in a message, you can save it so that the contact information is added to your contact list.
1. In a message, highlight a contact card.
2. Press the
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key.
4. Click one of the following items:
•
•
Add to Contacts
Update Contact
Troubleshooting: Attachments
A skipped content bar appears in a document
More content is available for you to download to your BlackBerry smartphone.
1. To download the content, click the skipped content bar.
2. Click More.
A question mark appears on a slide
A question mark appears on a slide if your BlackBerry smartphone has not downloaded the slide.
1. To download the slide, highlight the slide.
2. Press the
key > Retrieve.
Security options for messages
Block incoming messages
If your work email account is associated with a BlackBerry Enterprise Server, you might not be able to block or unblock
PIN messages from contacts within your organization, from contacts outside of your organization, or both.
When you block messages, you can set your smartphone to allow messages from specific contacts.
1.
Do one of the following:
•
•
To block all incoming email, PIN, or text messages, on the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon. Click
Security > Firewall. Select the checkbox beside one or more message types.
To block only text messages with attachments that are from an advertiser or unknown sender, on the home
screen, click the Text Messages icon.Press the
key > Options. In the MMS section, in the Message
Filtering section, select the Reject Anonymous Messages checkbox or the Reject Advertisements checkbox.
2. Press the
key > Save.
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Note: Even though you don't receive blocked messages on your BlackBerry smartphone, blocked messages might
contribute to data usage in your wireless service plan. You can stop email messages from being forwarded to your
smartphone without contributing to data usage by turning off email message forwarding or by using email message filters.
Allow messages from contacts in your contact list or allowed sender list
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Firewall.
3. In the General section, if the Enable checkbox isn't selected, select it.
4. In the Block Incoming Messages section, select one or more message types.
5. Select the Contacts checkbox or Specific Addresses, Phone Numbers, or PINs checkbox.
6. Press the
key > Save.
Add a contact to your allowed sender list
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Firewall.
3. In the General section, if the Enable checkbox isn't selected, select it.
4. In the Block Incoming Messages section, select one or more message types.
5. In the Exceptions section, select the Specific Addresses, Phone Numbers, or PINs checkbox.
6. Click Add.
7. Press the
key.
8. Click one of the following menu items:
•
•
•
Add Email Address
Add Phone Number
Add PIN
9. In the Enter new exception dialog box, type the contact information.
10. Press the
key on the keyboard.
11. Press the
key > Close.
12. Press the
key > Save.
Add a contact to your allowed sender list
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Firewall.
3. In the General section, if the Enable check box is not selected, select it.
4. In the Block Incoming Messages section, select one or more message types.
5. In the Exceptions section, select the Specific Addresses, Phone Numbers, or PINs check box.
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6. Click Add.
7. Press the
key.
8. Click one of the following menu items:
•
•
•
Add Email Address
Add Phone Number
Add PIN
9. In the Enter new exception dialog box, type the contact information.
10. Press the
key on the keyboard.
11. Press the
key > Save.
Reset a blocked message counter
If you block messages, the blocked message counter tracks how many messages your BlackBerry smartphone has
blocked. You can set the blocked message counter back to zero.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Firewall.
3. Highlight a message type.
4. Press the
> Reset Count or Reset All Counts.
S/MIME and PGP protected messages
S/MIME and PGP protected message basics
About signing and encrypting messages
If your email account uses a BlackBerry Enterprise Server that supports this feature, you can digitally sign or encrypt
messages to add another level of security to email and PIN messages that you send from your BlackBerry smartphone.
Digital signatures are designed to help recipients verify the authenticity and integrity of messages that you send. When
you digitally sign a message using your private key, recipients use your public key to verify that the message is from you
and that the message hasn't been changed.
Encryption is designed to keep messages confidential. When you encrypt a message, your smartphone uses the
recipient’s public key to encrypt the message. Recipients use their private key to decrypt the message.
To send an encrypted PIN message, you must have a PIN and an email address for the contact in your contact list. Your
smartphone uses the email address in your contact list to locate a PGP key or certificate for the contact.
Sign or encrypt a message
You can sign or encrypt email and PIN messages.
1. When you are composing a message, change the Encoding field.
2. If necessary, change the Classification field.
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Encrypt an S/MIME or a PGP protected message with a passphrase
By default, your BlackBerry smartphone uses your certificate or PGP key to encrypt messages.
1. When composing a message, change the Encoding field to an option that uses encryption.
2. Press the
key > Options.
3. In the Encryption section, select the Use Password-Based Encryption checkbox or Use Conventional Encryption
checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
After you finish: Using a secure method, let the recipient know what the passphrase is.
Attach a certificate or PGP key to a message
You can attach a certificate or PGP key to email and PIN messages.
1. When composing a message, press the
key > Attach > Certificates or PGP Keys.
2. Highlight a certificate or PGP key.
3. Press the
key > Continue.
Download the certificate or PGP key used to sign or encrypt a message
If a certificate or PGP key isn't included in a received message or isn't already stored in the key store on your BlackBerry
smartphone, you can download the certificate or PGP key.
If you are enrolled with the PGP Universal Server, your smartphone might download the sender’s PGP key from the PGP
Universal Server automatically. You can't download the sender’s PGP key manually.
1. In a message, highlight the encryption indicator or a digital signature indicator.
2. Press the
key > Fetch Sender's Certificate or Fetch Sender's PGP Key.
3. Specify the search criteria.
4. Press the
key > Search.
5. Click a certificate or PGP key.
6. Click Add To Key Store.
Add a certificate or PGP key from a message
If you are enrolled with the PGP Universal Server, you can't add PGP keys from messages.
1. In a message, highlight a digital signature indicator.
2. Press the
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To import and trust the certificate or PGP key, click Trust Certificate or Trust PGP Key.
Add a certificate or PGP key from an attachment
If you are enrolled with the PGP Universal Server, you can't add PGP keys from attachments.
1. In a message, click the certificate or PGP key attachment at the end of the message.
2. Click Retrieve Certificate or Retrieve PGP Key.
3. Click the certificate or PGP key.
•
•
To import the certificate or PGPkey, click Import Certificate or Import PGP Key.
To import and trust the certificate or PGP key, click Trust Certificate or Trust PGP Key
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Attachment indicators in S/MIME and PGP protected messages
Indicator
Description
The message includes a certificate attachment.
The message includes multiple certificate attachments.
The message includes a PGP key attachment.
The message includes multiple PGP key attachments.
The message includes a certificate server attachment.
Add connection information for a certificate server from a message
If you are enrolled with the PGP Universal Server, you can't add connection information for a certificate server from a
message.
1. In a message, highlight the
2. Press the
indicator at the end of the message.
key > Import Server.
View the certificate used to sign or encrypt a message
1. In a message, highlight the encryption status indicator or a digital signature indicator.
2. Press the
key > View Sender's Certificate or View Encryption Certificate.
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View the PGP key used to sign or encrypt a message
1. In a message, highlight the encryption status indicator or a digital signature indicator.
2. Press the
key > View Sender's PGP Key or View Encryption PGP Key.
View encryption information for a weakly encrypted message
1. In a weakly encrypted message, highlight the encryption status indicator.
2. Press the
key > Encryption Details.
S/MIME and PGP protected message status
Digital signature indicators for S/MIME or PGP protected messages
Indicator
Description
Your BlackBerry smartphone verified the digital signature.
The BlackBerry Enterprise Server that is associated with your smartphone verified the digital
signature.
Your smartphone requires more data to verify the digital signature.
Your smartphone can't verify the digital signature.
Your smartphone trusts the sender’s certificate or PGP key.
Your smartphone trusts the sender’s certificate chain.
The sender’s email address doesn't match the email address of the certificate subject or the
PGP key, or the sender’s certificate or key is revoked, isn't trusted, can't be verified, or isn't
on your smartphone.
The certificate or PGP key is weak, the certificate or key status isn't current, or your
smartphone requires more data to verify the trust status of the certificate or key.
The sender’s certificate, certificate chain, or PGP key is expired.
Encryption status indicators
Your administrator sets whether messages that you receive are considered to be strong or weak.
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Indicator
Description
The message is strongly encrypted.
The message is weakly encrypted.
Check the status of a certificate or certificate chain
If a certificate is included in a received message, or is already stored in the key store on your BlackBerry device, you can
check the status of the sender's certificate, or you can check the status of the sender's certificate and all other
certificates in the certificate chain.
1. In a message, highlight a digital signature indicator.
2. Press the Menu key.
3. Click Check Sender’s Certificate or Check Sender’s Cert Chain.
S/MIME and PGP protected message options
Change your signing and encryption certificate or key
Your BlackBerry smartphone uses your certificate or PGP key to encrypt messages in the Sent Items folder and includes
your encryption certificate or PGP public key in messages that you send so that recipients can encrypt their reply
messages.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > S/MIME or PGP.
3. Change the Certificate fields or the Default Key field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
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Change options for downloading attachments in encrypted messages
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > S/MIME or PGP.
3. Do one of the following:
•
•
•
To download attachments in encrypted messages automatically, change the Encrypted Attachment Support field
to Automatic.
To download attachments in encrypted messages manually, change the Encrypted Attachment Support field to
Manual.
To prevent your BlackBerry smartphone from downloading attachments in encrypted messages, change the
Encrypted Attachment Support field to None.
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4. Press the
Messages
key > Save.
Change the default signing and encryption option
Your BlackBerry smartphone is designed to use the default signing and encryption option when you send a message to a
contact that you haven't previously sent a message to or received a message from. Otherwise, your smartphone uses the
message history to suggest a signing and encryption option.
You can set your smartphone to try to use the default signing and encryption option for your outgoing messages instead.
However, if message classifications are turned on, the default signing and encryption option might not be able to be used
depending on the security requirements of a message's classification. For example, if your default signing and encryption
option is set to Sign and you compose a reply to a message that is classified as confidential, the signing and encryption
option is set to Sign and Encrypt instead of the default signing and encryption option.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Device > Advanced System Settings > Default Services.
3. Change the Default Encoding field.
•
•
To try to use the default signing and encryption option for outgoing messages, set the Outgoing Message
Encoding Suggestion field to Use Default Encoding.
To use the signing and encryption option based on the message history, set the Outgoing Message Encoding
Suggestion field to Use Message History.
4. Press the
key > Save.
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About message classifications
If your BlackBerry smartphone is associated with an email account that uses a BlackBerry Enterprise Server that
supports this feature and your administrator turns on message classifications, the BlackBerry Enterprise Server applies a
minimum set of security actions to each message that you compose, forward, or reply to, based on the classification that
you assign to the message. Your administrator specifies the message classifications that you can use.
If you receive a message that uses message classifications, you can view the abbreviation for the classification in the
subject line of the message and the full description for the classification in the body of the message. You can also view
the abbreviation and full description for the classification for a sent message in the Sent Items folder.
Change the default message classification
Before you begin: To perform this task, your work email account must use a BlackBerry Enterprise Server that supports
this feature and your administrator must turn on message classifications.
Your BlackBerry smartphone is designed to use the default message classification when you send a message to a contact
that you haven't sent a message to or received a message from previously. If you have sent a message to or received a
message from the contact previously, your smartphone tries to use the message classification that was used for the last
message.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
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2. Click Device > Advanced System Settings > Default Services.
3. Change the Default Classification field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Change the size of S/MIME or PGP indicators in messages
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > S/MIME or PGP.
3. In the General section, change the Message Viewer Icons field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Change the encryption algorithms for S/MIME or PGP protected
messages
If a message has multiple recipients, your BlackBerry smartphone uses the first encryption algorithm that's selected in
the list and that all recipients are known to support.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > S/MIME or PGP.
3. In the Allowed Content Ciphers section, select the checkbox beside one or more allowed content ciphers.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Change when the prompt to enter your key store password in a signed or
encrypted message appears
You might be prompted to enter your key store password each time a personal certificate or PGP key in your key store is
used, such as when you send a signed message or your BlackBerry smartphone decrypts a received message. You can
turn off this prompt or set the prompt to appear less often.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Advanced Security Settings > Certificates or PGP keys.
3. Highlight a personal certificate or PGP key.
4. Press the
•
•
•
key > Change Security Level.
To turn off the prompt to enter your key store password, set the security level to Low.
To display the prompt only when the password isn't cached or the refresh rate for key store items is expired, set
the security level to Medium.
To always display the prompt, set the security level to High.
5. Click OK.
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Turn off the prompt that appears before an S/MIME or a PGP protected
message is cut short
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > S/MIME or PGP.
3. In the General section, change the Truncation Mode field to Send Anyway or More All And Send.
4. Press the
key > Save.
After you finish: To turn on the prompt again, change the Truncation Mode field to Prompt User.
Turn off the prompt that appears when you use a certificate or PGP key
that is not recommended for use
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > S/MIME or PGP.
3. In the General section, clear the Warn About Problems With My Certificates checkbox or Warn About Problems With
My PGP Keys checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Request delivery notification for signed S/MIME-protected messages
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > S/MIME.
3. Select the Request S/MIME Receipts check box.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Troubleshooting: S/MIME and PGP protected messages
Some signing and encryption options aren't available on my smartphone
Try the following actions:
•
•
Verify that the email account that you're using supports all signing and encryption options.
If you use message classifications, verify that the message classification supports the signing or encryption options
that you want. Try using a different message classification.
I can't open an attachment in an encrypted message
You might not be able to open an attachment in an encrypted message for the following reasons:
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Your administrator might have set options to prevent you from opening attachments in encrypted messages.
The message might have been encrypted with an algorithm that isn't supported. To view which algorithms your
BlackBerry smartphone supports, click the Options icon. Click Security > S/MIME or PGP. In the Encryption section,
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Attachments in the .pgp file format aren't supported.
If you are using the PGP Support Package for BlackBerry smartphones, you can't open an attachment in a PGP
protected message that was encrypted using the OpenPGP format by an IBM Lotus Notes client working with PGP
Desktop Professional or that was encrypted by the PGP Universal Server.
IBM Lotus Notes native encrypted messages
About IBM Lotus Notes native encrypted messages
If your email account uses a BlackBerry Enterprise Server that supports this feature, you can send and receive messages
on your BlackBerry smartphone using IBM Lotus Notes native encryption. When you send or receive IBM Lotus Notes
native encrypted messages, you might be prompted to type your IBM Lotus Notes ID password.
Before you can send or receive IBM Lotus Notes native encrypted messages, you or your administrator might need to
import your IBM Lotus Notes ID file using Lotus iNotes (previously known as IBM Lotus Domino Web Access). Your
computer must be running IBM Lotus Notes 7.0 or later with an email account on an IBM Lotus Domino server 7.0 or
later.
Encrypt a message using IBM Lotus Notes native encryption
1. When composing, forwarding or replying to a message, change the Encoding field to Lotus Notes Encryption.
2. If you are prompted, type your IBM Lotus Notes ID password.
Tips: Messages application
Shortcuts: Messages
Depending on the typing input language that you are using, some shortcuts might not be available.
In a message
Reply to a message
Press R
Reply to all in an email or a PIN message
Press L
Forward a message
Press F
File an email message
Press I
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View or hide the email address of a contact
Highlight the contact in the To or From field. Press Q.
Move to the next message
Press N
Move to the previous message
Press P
In your message inbox
Open a message
Press the
Compose a message from a message inbox
Press C
Mark a message as read or unread
Press the Alt key and U.
Add a flag to a message
Press W
View all flagged messages
Press the Alt key and F.
View received messages and received call logs
Press the Alt key and I.
View draft and sent messages
Press the Alt key and O.
View voice mail messages
Press the Alt key and V.
View text messages
Press the Alt key and S.
View call logs
Press the Alt key and P.
View all your messages
Press the
key.
key.
Move around your message inbox
Move up a screen
Press the Shift key and the Space key.
Move down a screen
Press the Space key.
Move to the top of a message inbox
Press T
Move to the bottom of a message inbox
Press B
Move to the next unread item
Press U
Move to the next related message
Press J
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Messages
Press K
Troubleshooting: Messages application
I can't send messages
Try the following actions:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Verify that your BlackBerry® smartphone is connected to the wireless network.
If the menu item for sending a message doesn't appear, verify that you have added an email address, a PIN, or a
phone number for your contact.
If you created an email address or added an existing email address to your smartphone using the email setup screen
in the Setup application, verify that you have received an activation message on your smartphone from the BlackBerry
Internet Service. If you haven't received an activation message (the message might take a short period of time to
arrive), in the Setup application, open the email setup screen to send a service book to your smartphone.
If you haven't received a registration message from the wireless network, register your smartphone. On the home
screen or in a folder, click the Options icon. Click Device > Advanced System Settings > Host Routing Table. Press
the
key > Register Now.
Generate an encryption key.
Verify that data service is turned on.
Resend the message.
Related information
Generate an encryption key, 306
Change or delete a contact, 191
Turn on or turn off data service or set roaming options, 254
Options for email filters, 95
Resend a message, 92
Wireless coverage indicators, 257
Turn on, turn off, or check the status of a network connection, 253
Resend a message, 92
I'm not receiving messages
Try the following actions:
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Messages
Verify that your BlackBerry® smartphone is connected to the wireless network. If you're not in a wireless coverage
area, you should receive messages when you return to a wireless coverage area.
Reset your smartphone. Connect to the network and try again.
If you created an email address or added an existing email address to your smartphone using the email setup screen
in the Setup application, verify that you have received an activation message on your smartphone from the BlackBerry
Internet Service. If you haven't received an activation message (the message might take a short period of time to
arrive), in the Setup application, open the email setup screen to send a service book to your smartphone.
If you haven't received a registration message from the wireless network, register your smartphone. On the home
screen or in a folder, click the Options icon. Click Device > Advanced System Settings > Host Routing Table. Press
the
key > Register Now.
Verify that data service is turned on.
If you use email filters, verify that the options for email filters are set correctly.
Verify that email forwarding is turned on and that you have selected all the email folders, including your inbox folder,
that you want to receive email from.
Verify that your smartphone is not blocking messages. For more information, contact your administrator.
Related information
Change, prioritize, or delete an email filter, 97
Forward email from a specific email folder to your smartphone,
Some messages no longer appear on my smartphone
If the application storage on your BlackBerry smartphone is full or you have more than 65,000 email messages, PIN
messages, and text messages, your smartphone deletes the oldest messages from the message list. Your smartphone
doesn't delete saved messages.
If wireless email reconciliation is turned on and, in the message options, the Delete On field is set to Mailbox & Handheld,
email that you delete in the email application on your computer is also deleted from your smartphone.
The number of new or unread messages is different
than I expect
The number of new or unread messages includes saved messages and filed messages.
If you have set your BlackBerry smartphone to hide filed messages and you receive a new message in an email folder
other than your inbox in the email application on your computer, your smartphone files the message.
Related information
View filed messages, 95
Show or hide messages from the Messages application, 86
Hide filed email from the message inbox,
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I can't use a shortcut to view one type of message in a
message inbox
If you switch BlackBerry smartphones and you restore smartphone data from your previous smartphone to your current
smartphone, the message inbox shortcuts for your previous smartphone replace the message inbox shortcuts for your
current smartphone.
To view the shortcuts for viewing one type of message in a message inbox, view your list of saved searches.
Some features aren't available on my smartphone
The availability of certain features on your BlackBerry smartphone might be affected by items such as your smartphone
model and wireless service plan.
Depending on your messaging service plan, some features or options might not be available in the message options on
the Email Preferences screen.
If your email account is associated with a BlackBerry Enterprise Server, your administrator might add IT policy rules to
your smartphone that determine the features and settings that are available and whether you can add or update an app.
If your administrator has turned off a feature or set an option for you, the option might not appear, the option might
appear grayed out, or a lock indicator appears beside the option field.
If your smartphone was previously associated with a BlackBerry Enterprise Server and your administrator hasn't removed
IT policy rules from your smartphone, you can use the BlackBerry Desktop Software to remove the IT policy rules. For
more information, visit www.blackberry.com/btsc and read KB18998.
For more information about the features that are available on your smartphone, contact your wireless service provider or
administrator, or visit www.blackberry.com/go/devices.
A message, attachment, or Google Mail conversation
is cut short or doesn't appear
Try the following actions:
•
•
Wait for a short period of time. Your BlackBerry smartphone receives long messages and attachments in sections.
•
If part of a Google Mail conversation doesn't appear, press the
•
If you're downloading an attachment, cancel the download and wait for a short period of time. Try downloading the
attachment again.
If "More available" appears at the end of the message or attachment, press the
key > More or More All.
key > More of Conversation.
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Related information
Receive only the first section of long email messages,
Troubleshooting: Email
Email messages aren't reconciling over the wireless network
Try the following actions:
•
•
•
Verify that your BlackBerry® smartphone is connected to the wireless network.
Verify that wireless email reconciliation is turned on.
Reconcile email messages manually.
A message, attachment, or Google Mail conversation is cut short or
doesn't appear
Try the following actions:
•
•
Wait for a short period of time. Your BlackBerry smartphone receives long messages and attachments in sections.
•
If part of a Google Mail conversation doesn't appear, press the
•
If you're downloading an attachment, cancel the download and wait for a short period of time. Try downloading the
attachment again.
If "More available" appears at the end of the message or attachment, press the
key > More or More All.
key > More of Conversation.
Related information
Receive only the first section of long email messages,
HTML email messages don't appear correctly
Try the following actions:
•
•
Wait for a short period of time. Your BlackBerry smartphone receives long messages and attachments in sections.
•
Try viewing your message in plain text. Press the
Try downloading external pictures. Press the
key > Get Images.
key > Get Plain Text.
Related information
View email in plain text format,
Some email folders appear dimmed
If you can't forward email from an email folder, the check box beside the folder appears dimmed.
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Try the following actions:
•
•
Wait for a few seconds. The email folders might become available after a short period of time.
Turn off wireless email reconciliation, and then turn it on again.
Related information
Reconcile email over the wireless network manually, 89
Email filters aren't working correctly
Try the following actions:
•
•
Verify that your email filters are turned on.
Verify that your email filters appear in the order that you want your BlackBerry smartphone to apply them to email
messages.
Related information
Email filters, 95
Troubleshooting: Text messages
I can't send text messages
Depending on your wireless service plan, this feature might not be supported.
Verify that your BlackBerry® smartphone is connected to the wireless network. If you're not in a wireless coverage area,
your smartphone should send the messages when you return to a wireless coverage area. Try the following actions:
•
•
Verify that your BlackBerry® smartphone is connected to the wireless network. If you're not in a wireless coverage
area, your smartphone should send the messages when you return to a wireless coverage area.
Verify that fixed dialing is turned off.
Related information
Turn on, turn off, or check the status of a network connection, 253
I'm not receiving text messages
Depending on your wireless service plan, this feature might not be supported.
Verify that your BlackBerry® smartphone is connected to the wireless network. If you're not in a wireless coverage area,
you should receive messages when you return to a wireless coverage area.
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I can't turn on cell broadcasting
If your BlackBerry smartphone uses a SIM card, your SIM card might not support the display languages that you have
selected for cell broadcast messages.
Clear the checkbox beside all the languages that your SIM card doesn't support.
I can't attach a file to a text message
Depending on your wireless service provider, if you attach a video, you might not be able to attach another file or create a
slide show.
Try the following actions:
•
•
•
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Verify that the file is a .vcf (vCard) file, an .ics (iCalendar) file, or a media file (for example, a .jpg file, .gif file, or .midi
file).
Verify that the file isn't copyright protected.
If templates are available for your BlackBerry smartphone, use a blank template to compose your text message.
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Files and attachments
How to: Files
File basics
About files and attachments
You can view and download attachments and store them on your BlackBerry smartphone or a media card. If your email
account uses a BlackBerry Enterprise Server that supports accessing files on your organization's network, you can
preview files from your organization's network and save the files to your smartphone or attach them directly to email
messages without downloading them. You can use the Files application to view a list of all the files that are saved on your
smartphone. You can also rename, move, and delete files on your organization's network from your smartphone.
To change attachments or files that you download, you can use third-party editing applications, such as , that are
designed for use on BlackBerry smartphones.
Related information
Search for a file that is saved on your smartphone, 130
Search for a file that is saved on your organization's network, 130
Open a file or an attachment
Before you begin: To perform this task, your email account must use the BlackBerry® Internet Service or a BlackBerry®
Enterprise Server that supports this feature. For more information, contact your wireless service provider or
administrator.
1. In a message, meeting invitation, or calendar entry, press the
key.
2. If necessary, click Retrieve Attachment Information.
3. Click Open Attachment.
4. If necessary, on the Attachments screen, click an attachment.
5. If necessary, in the dialog box, select an option.
Related information
I can't turn on cell broadcasting, 128
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Save a file or an attachment
Before you begin: To perform this task, your email account must use the BlackBerry® Internet Service or a BlackBerry®
Enterprise Server that supports this feature. For more information, contact your wireless service provider or
administrator.
1.
In a message, in a calendar entry, or on a webpage, do one of the following:
• If there is only one attachment in a message or calendar entry, press the
key.
• If there are multiple attachments in a message or calendar entry, highlight an attachment. Press the
• If you are downloading a file from a webpage, press the
key.
key.
2. Click Download Attachment or Download File.
3. Click the folder that you want to save the file or attachment in.
4. Click Save.
After you finish:
To stop downloading an attachment, in a message, highlight an attachment that you are downloading. Press the
key > Cancel Download.
Search for a file that is saved on your smartphone
1. On the Home screen, click the Media icon.
2. Press the
key > Explore.
3. Find the file.
To view the file, click the file. Depending on the file type, the file might not appear in its original format.
Related information
I cannot find files sent to me over a Bluetooth connection, 282
About files and attachments, 108
Search for a file that is saved on your organization's network
Before you begin: To perform this task, your work email account must use a BlackBerry Enterprise Server that supports
this feature. For more information, contact your administrator.
1. On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Files icon.
2. In the Go To field, type the path for the file.
3. If necessary, type the credentials that you use to connect to your organization's network.
After you finish: To view the file, click the file. Depending on the file type, the file might not appear in its original format.
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Related information
About files and attachments, 108
Send a file
Before you begin: To send a video, the video must be recorded in MMS mode.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Media icon or Files icon.
2. Find and highlight a file.
3. Press the
key > Send.
4. Click a message type.
5. If necessary, turn on Bluetooth technology and choose a device or pair with a device.
Related information
I can't attach a file to a text message, 128
Open a link in a file or an attachment
Some files might contain links to embedded content, such as tables, pictures, footnotes, text boxes, or comments.
1. In a file, highlight a link.
2. Press the
key > Open Link or Retrieve.
After you finish: To return to the file, press the
key.
Set font options for a file or an attachment
1. In a file or an attachment, press the
key > Options.
2. Change the font fields.
3. Press the
key > Save.
Save a file from your organization's network to your smartphone
Before you begin: To perform this task, your work email account must use a BlackBerry Enterprise Server that supports
this feature. For more information, contact your administrator.
When you save a file from your organization's network to your BlackBerry smartphone, the file is saved in its original
format.
1. On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Files icon.
2. Find and highlight a file.
3. Press the
key > Copy.
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4. Select a location to store the file.
5. Click a folder.
6. Press the
key > Paste.
Related information
Send a file, 109
Managing files and attachments
View properties for a file
You can view the size, author, publication date, and other properties of a file.
1. On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Media icon or Files icon.
2. Find and highlight a file.
3. Press the
key > Properties.
Copy, move, rename, or delete a file
1.
Do one of the following:
•
•
On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Files icon.
On the Home screen, click the Media icon. Press the
key > Explore.
2. Find and highlight a file.
3. Press the
•
•
•
•
key.
To copy a file, click Copy. Navigate to a location. Click Paste.
To move a file, click Cut. Navigate to a location. Click Paste.
To rename a file, click Rename. Type a name for the file. Click Save.
To delete a file, click Delete.
Hide a file or folder
To view a file or folder after you hide it, you must remember the location of the file or folder.
1. On the Home screen, click the folder that contains the file or folder you want to hide.
2. Press the
key > Explore.
3. Find and highlight the file or folder you want to hide.
4. Press the
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5. Select the Hidden checkbox.
6. Click OK.
After you finish: After you hide a file or folder, it is no longer visible on your BlackBerry smartphone.
View a hidden file or folder
You can view files or folders that you hid.
1. On the Home screen, click the folder that contains the file or folder that you hid.
2. Press the
key > Explore.
3. Browse to the folder that contains the file or folder that you hid.
4. Press the
key > Show Hidden.
Open a password-protected .pdf file
To perform this task, your email account must use the BlackBerry® Internet Service or a BlackBerry® Enterprise Server
that supports this feature. For more information, contact your wireless service provider or administrator.
1. In a .pdf file, when the "Password protected document" message appears, press the
2. Press the
key.
key > Enter Password.
3. Type the password.
4. Press the
key on the keyboard.
5. Press the
key > Open Attachment or Download Attachment > Yes.
View tracked changes in a document
In a document, press the
key > Show Changes.
After you finish: To hide tracked changes, press the
key > Hide Changes.
View the table of contents in a document
Depending on the document type, you might not be able to view the table of contents.
In a document, press the
key > Table of Contents.
After you finish: To move to a specific heading, click a heading. Click Jump.
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Move around a spreadsheet
In a spreadsheet, press the
•
•
•
•
key.
key on the keyboard.
To move to a specific cell, click Go to Cell. Type the cell co-ordinates. Press the
To switch worksheets, click Next Sheet or Prev Sheet.
To view a list of worksheets, click Table of Contents.
To move to a specific worksheet, click Table of Contents. Click a worksheet. Click View.
View the content of a cell
In a spreadsheet, click a spreadsheet cell.
Change the size of a column
In a spreadsheet, do one of the following:
•
•
•
To change the size of a column, click the column label. Click a size.
To view all the text in a column, click the column label. Click Fit.
To change the size of all the columns in the spreadsheet, click the unmarked column label in the upper-left corner of
the spreadsheet. Click a size.
• To change the column size for all spreadsheets, press the
key > Options. Change the Column Width field.
key > Save.
Press the
Set display options for a spreadsheet
1. In a spreadsheet, press the
•
•
key > Options.
To view the gridlines in the spreadsheet, change the Show Gridlines field to Yes.
To label spreadsheet rows with numbers and columns with letters, change the Display Labels field to Yes.
2. Press the
key > Save.
Move around pages in a multipage .tif file
In a multipage .tif file, press the
•
•
•
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key.
To view a list of pages in a multipage .tif file, click Table of Contents.
To move to a specific page in a multipage .tif file, click Table of Contents. Click a page. Click View.
To switch pages in a multipage .tif file, click Next Page or Prev Page.
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Switch presentation views
In a presentation, press the
•
•
key.
To view text only, click View Text.
To view text and slides, click View Both.
After you finish: To view the presentation in its original format, click View Slides.
Switch slides
In a presentation, press the
key > Next Slide or Prev Slide.
Rotate or zoom in to or out from a slide
When viewing a presentation in slide view, press the
key.
• To rotate a slide, click Rotate.
• To zoom in to or zoom out from a slide, click Zoom In or Zoom Out.
• To zoom back to the original slide size, press the
key > Fit to Screen.
Save a slide
1. When viewing a presentation in slide view, press the
key > Save Slide.
2. Type a name for the file.
3. Click Save.
Troubleshooting: Files
A message, attachment, or Google Mail conversation
is cut short or doesn't appear
Try the following actions:
•
Wait for a short period of time. Your BlackBerry smartphone receives long messages and attachments in sections.
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•
If "More available" appears at the end of the message or attachment, press the
•
If part of a Google Mail conversation doesn't appear, press the
•
If you're downloading an attachment, cancel the download and wait for a short period of time. Try downloading the
attachment again.
key > More or More All.
key > More of Conversation.
Related information
Receive only the first section of long email messages,
A skipped content bar appears in a document
More content is available for you to download to your BlackBerry smartphone.
1. To download the content, click the skipped content bar.
2. Click More.
A question mark appears on a slide
A question mark appears on a slide if your BlackBerry smartphone has not downloaded the slide.
1. To download the slide, highlight the slide.
2. Press the
key > Retrieve.
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Media
How to: Media
Media file basics
Play a media file
1. Do one of the following:
•
•
On the home screen, click the Media icon. Click a media type. If necessary, click a category.
On the home screen or in the Applications folder, click the Voice Notes icon.
2. Click a file.
3.
If the media controls don't appear at the bottom of the screen, click the trackpad.
•
•
•
•
•
•
To play a media file, click the
icon.
To pause a media file, click the
icon.
To stop a media file, click the
icon.
To move to the next media file, click the
icon.
To move to the previous media file or the beginning of the media file that's currently playing, click the
icon.
To fast-forward or rewind a file, click the progress bar. On the trackpad, slide your finger to the right or left. Click
the progress bar again.
Related information
Supported audio and video file formats and extensions, 141
Supported picture file extensions, 142
Adjust the volume
•
•
To increase the volume, press the Volume Up key on the right side of your BlackBerry smartphone.
To decrease the volume, press the Volume Down key on the right side of your smartphone.
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Media
To mute the volume, press the Mute key on the right side of your smartphone. To turn off mute, press the Mute key
again. If you press the Mute key during a call, your smartphone mutes the call so that you can hear others on the call,
but they can't hear you.
Amplify the volume using the audio boost feature
The audio boost feature allows you to amplify the volume more than the normal volume settings allow for songs, ring
tones, and videos.
1.
Do one of the following:
• On the home screen, click the Media icon. Press the
key > Media Options.
• On the home screen or in the Applications folder, click the Voice Notes icon. Press the
key > Options.
2. Select the Audio Boost checkbox.
3. Read the warning on the screen and if you want to proceed, click Yes.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Improve sound quality for media files
Depending on your BlackBerry® smartphone model, this feature might not be supported. To improve sound quality for
media files, you must be using stereo headphones with your smartphone.
1.
Do one of the following:
• On the home screen, click the Media icon. Press the
key > Media Options.
• On the home screen or in the Applications folder, click the Voice Notes icon. Press the
2. Change the Headset Music EQ field.
3. Press the
key > Save.
Copy, move, rename, or delete a file
1.
Do one of the following:
•
•
On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Files icon.
On the Home screen, click the Media icon. Press the
key > Explore.
2. Find and highlight a file.
3. Press the
•
•
•
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key.
To copy a file, click Copy. Navigate to a location. Click Paste.
To move a file, click Cut. Navigate to a location. Click Paste.
To rename a file, click Rename. Type a name for the file. Click Save.
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Media
To delete a file, click Delete.
View properties for a file
You can view the size, author, publication date, and other properties of a file.
1. On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Media icon or Files icon.
2. Find and highlight a file.
3. Press the
key > Properties.
Change the amount of time before the media player screen closes
If you pause or stop a media file for a certain period of time, the media player screen closes to optimize the performance
of your BlackBerry smartphone.
1. On the Home screen, click the Media icon.
2. Press the
key > Media Options.
3. Change the Close Media Player When Inactive field.
Turn on or turn off audio and video shortcuts
By default, your BlackBerry smartphone uses the Volume and Mute keys as shortcuts to play, pause, and skip audio and
video files.
1. On the home screen, click the Media icon.
2. Press the
key > Media Options.
3. Select or clear the Allow Mute and Volume keys to control play, pause, and skip checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Related information
I can't use a shortcut, 58
Turn on or turn off media card support
When you turn off media card support, your BlackBerry smartphone can't access the files that are on your media card.
This might be useful if you want to make sure that your files are saved to your smartphone's built-in media storage rather
than your media card.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Device > Storage.
3. Select or clear the Media Card Support checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
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Sort media files
1. Do one of the following:
•
•
•
To sort videos, on the home screen, click the Media icon > Videos icon. Highlight a video.
To sort pictures, on the home screen, click the Media icon > Pictures icon > Picture Library folder.
To sort voice notes, on the home screen or in the Applications folder, click the Voice Notes icon. Highlight a voice
note.
2. Press the
key > Sort by.
3. Click a sorting option.
About transferring and synchronizing files
You can transfer and synchronize files between your BlackBerry smartphone and computer using a USB cable, or you can
use Bluetooth technology to send files to or receive files from a Bluetooth enabled device.
If you want to manage and preserve the information or the encryption that is associated with your files when you
synchronize files between your smartphone and your computer, use the BlackBerry Desktop Software. To download
BlackBerry Desktop Manager, from your computer, visit www.blackberry.com/desktop and select the appropriate option
for your computer. For more information about synchronizing files, see the Help in the BlackBerry Desktop Software.
Transfer files to and from your smartphone
1. Connect your BlackBerry smartphone to the computer using a USB cable.
2. In the dialog box that appears on your smartphone, select one of the following file transfer options:
•
•
If you want to transfer most types of files, click USB Drive.
If you want to synchronize media files that are protected with DRM, click Sync Media.
3. If necessary, type your smartphone password. Your smartphone appears as a drive on your computer.
4. On your computer, do one of the following:
•
•
Drag a file from a location on your computer to a folder on your smartphone.
Drag a file from a folder on your smartphone to a location on your computer.
After you finish: To view the transferred file on your smartphone, disconnect your smartphone from your computer and
find the file.
Send a file
Before you begin: To send a video, the video must be recorded in MMS mode.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Media icon or Files icon.
2. Find and highlight a file.
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Media
key > Send.
4. Click a message type.
5. If necessary, turn on Bluetooth technology and choose a device or pair with a device.
Related information
I can't attach a file to a text message, 128
Receive a media file using Bluetooth technology
Before you begin: To perform this task, you must turn on Bluetooth® technology.
When a media file is sent to your BlackBerry smartphone using Bluetooth technology, a dialog box appears on the screen.
1. In the Accept connection request dialog box, click Yes.
2. In the Do you want to receive the incoming data dialog box, click Yes.
Your smartphone stores each received file in the folder that matches each file's type.
Supported audio and video file formats and extensions
Depending on your BlackBerry smartphone model and wireless network, some file extensions and file formats might not
be supported.
File extensions
Video file formats
Audio file formats
MP4
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
M4A
M4V
H.263
H.264
MPEG-4
3GP
3G2
AAC-LC
AAC+
eAAC+
AMR-NB
QCELP
EVRC
AVI
MPEG-4
MP3
ASF
•
•
•
WMA
Windows Media Video 9
VC-1
WMV
•
Windows Media Audio 9 and Windows
Media Audio 9 Professional
Windows Media Audio 10 and Windows
Media Audio 10 Professional
MP3
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MP3
FLAC
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FLAC
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OGG
Media
Audio file formats
Video file formats
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FLAC
Ogg Vorbis
—
•
•
•
AAC-LC
AAC+
eAAC+
—
AMR-NB
—
•
•
QCELP
EVRC
—
•
•
•
PCM
G711 U/A
GSM 610
—
Wave Synthesizer
AAC
AMR
QCP
WAV
MID
For information about media file extensions and media file formats for your smartphone, visit www.blackberry.com/docs/
smartphones and click Smartphones > BlackBerry Smartphones > Supported Media.
Supported picture file extensions
Depending on your BlackBerry smartphone model and wireless network, some file extensions might not be supported.
•
•
•
•
•
•
BMP
JPG
GIF
PNG
TIF
WBMP
For information about media file extensions and media file formats for your smartphone, visit www.blackberry.com/docs/
smartphones and click Smartphones > BlackBerry Smartphones > Supported Media.
Music
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Shuffle or repeat songs
1. On the home screen, click the Media icon > Music icon.
2.
Do one of the following:
• To shuffle and play all of your songs, click Shuffle Songs.
• To shuffle all the songs by an artist, or in an album, genre, or playlist, find and highlight the artist, album, genre, or
key > Shuffle.
playlist. Press the
• To repeat the song, playlist, album, or artist that is currently playing, press the
Song, Playlist, Album, or All Songs.
After you finish: To stop shuffling songs, press the
Repeat > Off.
key > Repeat > Current
key > Shuffle. To stop repeating songs, press the
key >
Create a standard or an automatic playlist
You create a standard playlist by manually adding songs that are on your BlackBerry smartphone storage space or media
card. You create an automatic playlist by specifying criteria for artists, albums, or genres of music. The songs that meet
all of the criteria are automatically added to the playlist.
1. On the Home screen, click the Media icon > Music icon.
2. Click Playlists > New Playlist.
•
•
To create a standard playlist, click Standard Playlist. Type a name for the playlist. Click Add Songs. Click a song.
To create an automatic playlist, click Automatic Playlist. Type a name for the playlist. Click the plus sign (+) to
add criteria for artists, albums, or genres.
3. Press the
key > Save.
Add the song that is playing to a playlist
1. When playing a song, press the
key > Add To Playlist.
2. Click a playlist.
Move or delete a song in a playlist
1. On the Home screen, click the Media icon > Music icon.
2. Click Playlists.
3. Click a standard playlist.
4.
Highlight a song.
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To change the location of the song in the playlist, press the
key > Complete Move.
the
•
To delete the song from the playlist, press the
5. Press the
key > Move. Navigate to a new location. Press
key > Remove > OK.
key > Save.
Rename or delete a playlist
1. On the Home screen, click the Media icon > Music icon.
2. Click Playlists.
3. Highlight a playlist.
4. Press the
•
•
key.
To rename the playlist, click Rename. Type a name for the playlist. Click OK.
To delete the playlist, click Delete.
Videos
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Change the thumbnail picture for a video
You can pause a video at any time and use the picture that appears on the paused screen as the video's thumbnail
picture.
1. On the home screen, click the Media icon > Videos icon.
2. Play a video.
3. If the media controls don't appear at the bottom of the screen, click the trackpad.
4. When the video shows the picture that you want to use as the thumbnail picture, click the
5. Press the
icon.
key > Set Video Thumbnail.
Display closed captions in videos
You can turn on closed captions so that text displays on the screen when you play video files that support closed
captions.
1. On the Home screen, click the Media icon.
2. Press the
key > Media Options.
3. Select the Display Closed Captions checkbox.
4. If necessary, change the Appearance field, Position field, and Font Scale field.
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5. Press the
Media
key > Save.
Keep backlighting on when you play a video
By default, backlighting is designed to turn off after a period of time to conserve battery power. You can change your
media options so that backlighting stays on when you play a video.
1. On the home screen, click the Media icon.
2. Press the
key > Media Options.
3. Clear the Turn Off Auto Backlighting checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
After you finish:
To keep backlighting off while you play a video, select the Turn Off Auto Backlighting checkbox.
Video camera
Depending on your BlackBerry® smartphone, the camera or video camera might not be supported or some camera or
video camera features might not be available.
Video camera
These icons appear at the bottom of the screen in the video camera. You can click these icons.
Start recording
Pause recording
Send video
Rename video
Delete video
Record a video
Before you begin: To perform this task, you might need to have a media card inserted in your BlackBerry smartphone.
1. On the Home screen, click the Media icon > Video Camera icon.
2. To start recording, click the record icon.
3. To pause recording, click the pause icon.
Note: The approximate amount of storage space available for saving videos appears on the lower part of the screen when
video recording is paused.
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Turn on or turn off video lighting
In low lighting conditions, the video light can improve the quality of videos that you record.
1. On the Home screen, click the Media icon > Video Camera icon.
2. Press the
key > Options.
3. Select or clear the Video Light checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Turn on or turn off auto focus
1. On the home screen, click the Media icon > Video Camera icon.
2. Press the
key.
3. Select or clear the Auto focus option.
Change the video camera scene mode
You can change the scene mode in the video camera to optimize the settings for different environments.
1. On the Home screen, click the Media icon > Video Camera icon.
2. Press the
key > Options.
3. Change the Scene Mode field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Change the video size and format
The larger the video, the more storage space the video requires.
1. On the Home screen, click the Media icon > Video Camera icon.
2. Press the
key > Options.
3. Change the Video Format field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Reduce blurriness in the videos that you take
The image stabilization option helps reduce blurriness that is caused by slight movements of the video camera when you
are recording a video.
1. On the Home screen, click the Media icon > Video Camera icon.
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2. Press the
Media
key > Options.
3. Select the Image Stabilization checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Change the location for storing videos that you take
1. On the home screen, click the Media icon > Video Camera icon.
2. Press the
key > Options.
3. If you have a media card inserted in your BlackBerry smartphone, you can change the Store Videos field.
4. Change the Folder field.
5. Press the
key > Save.
Camera
Depending on your BlackBerry® smartphone, the camera or video camera might not be supported or some camera or
video camera features might not be available.
Camera at a glance
Camera icons
These icons appear at the bottom of the screen in the camera. You can click these icons.
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View pictures
Geotagging is turned on
Geotagging is turned off
Take another picture
Flash is turned on
Flash is turned off
Automatic flash mode
Scene mode
Take a picture
1. On the home screen, click the Camera icon.
2. If you have turned on digital zoom, on the trackpad, slide your finger up or down to zoom in or out.
3. Press the Right Convenience key.
The picture is saved to the Camera Pictures folder in the Pictures application. To open the picture, click the picture
preview at the bottom of the screen.
Change the flash setting for pictures that you take
1. On the home screen, click the Camera icon.
2. To switch between flash settings, click the flash icon at the bottom of the screen.
After you finish: When you close the camera, the flash setting is saved.
Change the camera scene mode
You can change the scene mode in the camera to optimize the settings for different environments. Descriptions of the
scene modes are available on the camera.
1. On the home screen, click the Camera icon.
2. To change the camera scene mode, click the scene mode icon at the bottom of the screen.
3. Select a scene mode.
After you finish: When you close the camera, the scene mode is saved.
Change the size of pictures that you take
The larger the picture is, the more storage space the picture requires.
1. On the home screen, click the Camera icon.
2. Press the
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3. Change the Image Size field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Geotag pictures that you take
The geotag option in the camera records the geographical information of the location in which you take a picture.
1. On the home screen, click the Camera icon.
2. Click the geotag icon at the bottom of the screen.
After you finish: The geotag information can be viewed in the properties of the picture file.
Turn off digital zoom for the camera
1. On the home screen, click the Camera icon.
2. Press the
key > Options.
3. Clear the Digital Zoom check box.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Reduce blurriness in the pictures that you take
The image stabilization option helps reduce blurriness that is caused by slight movements of the camera when you are
taking a picture.
1. On the home screen, click the Camera icon.
2. Press the
key > Options.
3. Select the Image Stabilization check box.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Change the review duration of the pictures that you take
You can set how long a picture remains on the screen after you take it, or turn off that option so that you can take another
picture right away.
1. On the home screen, click the Camera icon.
2. Press the
key > Options.
• To change the review duration, change the Picture Review field to a time.
• To keep the picture on the screen after you take it until you press the
key, change the Picture Review field
to Hold.
• To prevent the picture from staying on the screen after you take it, change the Picture Review field to Off.
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3. Press the
Media
key > Save.
Change when the camera warns you about the number of pictures
remaining
A warning appears notifying you when the amount of storage for pictures drops below a certain number. You can see the
number of remaining pictures in the Storage section of the Options screen.
1. On the home screen, click the Camera icon.
2. Press the
key > Options.
3. Change the Warn when pictures remaining drops to field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Change the location for storing pictures that you take
Before you begin: To perform this task you must have a media card inserted in your BlackBerry smartphone.
1. On the home screen, click the Camera icon.
2. Press the
key > Options.
3. Change the Store Pictures field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Pictures
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Pictures at a glance
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Use a picture as your smartphone wallpaper
1. On the home screen, click the Media icon > Pictures icon.
2. Browse to a picture.
3. Press the
key > Set As Wallpaper.
Zoom, pan, or rotate a picture
In a picture, do one of the following:
•
•
To zoom in to the picture, click the trackpad.
To zoom out from the picture, press the
key.
• To pan the picture, when you are zoomed into it, slide your finger on the trackpad in any direction.
• To rotate the picture, press the
key > Rotate.
Related information
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Save a picture from a text message or a webpage
You can save picture files, such as .jpg, .png, .gif, or .bmp files, to the BlackBerry smartphone storage space or a media
card.
1. Open a picture attachment in a text message or highlight a picture on a webpage.
2. Press the
key > Save Image > Save.
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View pictures as a slide show
A slide show displays all the pictures in a category or folder in sequence.
1. On the home screen, click the Media icon > Pictures icon.
2. Click a category.
3. Press the
key > View Slide Show.
After you finish: To close the slide show, press the
key.
Change your slide show options
1. On the Home screen, click the Media icon.
2. Press the
•
•
key > Media Options.
To change the number of seconds between slides in a slide show, change the Slide Show Interval field.
To change the type of slide transition used, change the Slide Show Transition field.
3. Press the
key > Save.
View pictures in list view or thumbnail view
1. On the home screen, click the Media icon > Pictures icon.
2. Click a category.
3. Press the
key > View List or View Thumbnail.
Organize pictures by date or folder
1. On the home screen, click the Media icon > Pictures icon.
2. Press the
key > View by Date or View by Folder.
Create a picture folder
1. On the home screen, click the Media icon > Pictures icon.
2. Press the
key > Add Folder.
3. If necessary, change the location that the folder is created in.
4. Type a name for the folder.
5. Click OK.
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Voice notes
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Record a voice note
1. On the home screen or in the Applications folder, click the Voice Notes Recorder icon.
2. Click the
3.
icon.
Do any of the following:
• To pause recording, click the
• To stop recording, click the
icon. To resume recording, click the
icon. Click the
icon.
icon.
After you finish:
Note: When you stop recording a voice note, the voice note is automatically saved.
FM Radio
Depending on your BlackBerry smartphone model and wireless service provider, this feature might not be supported.
Turn on or turn off FM radio
Before you begin: To perform this task, you must have wired headphones plugged into your BlackBerry smartphone.
On the home screen, click the Media icon > FM Radio icon.
• To turn on the radio, click the
• To turn off the radio, click the
icon.
icon.
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Change the radio station
On the home screen, click the Media icon > FM Radio icon.
•
To change the radio station using the radio dial, highlight the radio dial and then slide your finger left or right on the
trackpad.
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• To seek the next or previous radio station, click the
or
icon.
• To move to a specific radio station, click the radio station frequency number. In the Tune to Station dialog box, slide
your finger up or down on the trackpad to change the numbers. Click OK.
Turn on or turn off scan mode
When you turn on scan mode, your BlackBerry smartphone will tune in to the first available radio station, pause on it, and
then tune in to the next available radio station. The FM radio application will continue to scan until you turn off scan
mode.
1. On the home screen, click the Media icon > FM Radio icon.
2. Press the
3. Press the
icon.
key.
4. Click Scan Stations.
After you finish:
To turn off scan mode, click the trackpad.
Add a favorite radio station
1. While listening to a radio station, click the Favorites icon at the bottom of the screen.
2. Click Add Station.
3. In the Name field, type the name of the station.
4. Click Save.
Play, edit, or delete a favorite radio station
1. On the home screen, click the Media icon > FM Radio icon.
2. Click the Favorites icon at the bottom of the screen.
3. Highlight a favorite radio station.
4. Press the
•
•
•
key.
To play the radio station, click Tune to Station.
To edit the name of the radio station, click Edit Station.
To delete the radio station, click Remove Station.
Sort favorite radio stations
1. On the home screen, click the Media icon > FM Radio icon.
2. Click the Favorites icon at the bottom of the screen.
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3. Press the
•
•
Media
key.
To sort the radio stations by radio frequency, click Sort by Frequency.
To sort the radio stations by name, click Sort by Name.
Listen to FM radio on your speakerphone
Before you begin: To perform this task, you must have wired headphones plugged into your BlackBerry smartphone.
1. On the home screen, click the Media icon > FM Radio icon.
2. Click the Audio Output icon at the bottom of the screen until the speakerphone button appears.
Troubleshooting: Media
Some features aren't available on my smartphone
The availability of certain features on your BlackBerry smartphone might be affected by items such as your smartphone
model and wireless service plan.
Depending on your messaging service plan, some features or options might not be available in the message options on
the Email Preferences screen.
If your email account is associated with a BlackBerry Enterprise Server, your administrator might add IT policy rules to
your smartphone that determine the features and settings that are available and whether you can add or update an app.
If your administrator has turned off a feature or set an option for you, the option might not appear, the option might
appear grayed out, or a lock indicator appears beside the option field.
If your smartphone was previously associated with a BlackBerry Enterprise Server and your administrator hasn't removed
IT policy rules from your smartphone, you can use the BlackBerry Desktop Software to remove the IT policy rules. For
more information, visit www.blackberry.com/btsc and read KB18998.
For more information about the features that are available on your smartphone, contact your wireless service provider or
administrator, or visit www.blackberry.com/go/devices.
I can't save media files
Your BlackBerry smartphone or media card might not have enough available storage space to store media files.
Try the following actions:
•
If you're trying to save a media file to your smartphone, delete old data or messages from your smartphone.
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•
•
•
Media
If you're trying to save a media file on your media card, delete old media files.
In the camera options, verify that the Image Size field isn't set to Large. Large pictures use more storage space than
smaller pictures.
In the video camera options, verify that the Video Format field is set to a smaller format. Large videos use more
storage space than smaller videos.
Related information
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Copy, move, rename, or delete a file, 132
Change the size of pictures that you take, 148
Change the video size and format, 146
I can't open media files
Try the following actions:
•
•
•
If you're trying to open a media file on your BlackBerry smartphone and your smartphone is connected to your
computer, disconnect your smartphone from your computer.
If you encrypted the media files on your media card using an encryption key that your BlackBerry smartphone
generated and you're trying to open an encrypted media file on your computer or a device other than the BlackBerry
smartphone that you used to encrypt the file, insert the media card into the BlackBerry smartphone that you used to
encrypt the file. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon. Click Security > Encryption. In the Media
Card section, change the Mode field to Device Password.
For more information about synchronizing media files, see the Help in the BlackBerry Desktop Software.
Related information
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The media player screen closes
If you pause or stop a media file for a certain period of time, the media player screen closes to optimize the performance
of your BlackBerry smartphone. In the media options, you can stop the media player screen from closing or change the
amount of time before the media player screen closes.
Related information
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The flash or video light dims or turns off
If the camera has a flash or the video light is turned on, and the battery power level drops below 20 percent, the flash or
video light dims to conserve battery power. In cold temperatures, when the battery power level drops below 20 percent,
the flash or video light might turn off.
Some pictures that I take are blurry
In low lighting conditions, the camera might compensate for the lack of exposure by using a slower shutter speed. If you
move the camera before the shutter clicks, the picture might be blurry. If the camera is using a slower shutter speed, an
exclamation point indicator appears at the bottom of the screen.
Depending on yourBlackBerry smartphone model, you might be able to decrease the blurriness in pictures that is caused
by slight movements of the camera by turning on image stabilization in the camera options.
I can't listen to FM radio
Try the following actions:
•
•
•
Verify that you have wired headphones plugged into your BlackBerry smartphone.
Verify that you have turned on the radio.
Verify that there are FM radio stations available in your area.
I'm experiencing poor FM radio reception
The FM radio uses your wired headphones as an antenna. To improve radio reception, try one or more of the following:
•
•
•
Straighten the headphone cord.
Try different wired headphones, which may provide better reception quality.
Try moving to a different location, away from large metal objects.
I receive an error message after I rotate a picture
Every time you rotate a picture, your BlackBerry smartphone automatically tries to save the picture's new direction. You
might receive an error message if the picture is copyright protected, over a certain file size, or isn't in a JPG or PNG
format. If the picture isn't copyright protected and if you have a third-party image editing application, you might be able
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to reduce the size of your picture or change the format of your picture to JPG or PNG and then try to rotate the picture
again.
My smartphone isn't using the correct ring tone or
wallpaper
If you're using a ring tone or wallpaper picture that you encrypted on your BlackBerry smartphone or on the media card
using your smartphone password and you reset your smartphone, unlock your smartphone.
Related information
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I can't use a shortcut
Try the following actions:
•
•
Depending on the typing input language that you're using, some shortcuts might not be available. Try changing the
typing input language.
If media shortcuts aren't working, verify that you have turned on audio and video shortcuts in the Media options.
Related information
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Turn on or turn off audio and video shortcuts, 139
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Ring tones, sounds, and alerts
How to: Ring tones, sounds, and alerts
Icons for sound and alert profiles
The icon for the sound and alert profile that's active appears at the top of the home screen, under the date. You can click
the icon to switch to a different sound profile or to change notification options. For example, you can change the volume
or ring tone for certain profiles or add a custom profile.
Normal profile
Phone Calls Only profile
Loud profile
Custom profile
Medium profile
Silent profile
Vibrate Only profile
All Alerts Off profile
About ring tones, sounds, and alerts
The profile that you select in the Sound and Alert Profiles application defines how your BlackBerry smartphone alerts you
of phone calls, messages, reminders, and browser content.
Your smartphone has a Normal profile and five other preloaded profiles: Loud, Medium, Vibrate Only, Silent, and Phone
Calls Only. By default, some of the settings in the preloaded profiles are based on the settings in the Normal profile. For
example, when you change the ring tone in the Normal profile, the ring tone in the Loud profile, Medium profile, and
Phone Calls Only profile is automatically updated. If you don't want specific settings for a preloaded profile to update
automatically when you change the corresponding setting in the Normal profile, you can manually change the settings in
that preloaded profile.
Related information
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Change your ring tone, notifiers, reminders, or alerts
In any sound profile, you can change your ring tone or notifier tone to an audio file that's stored in your BlackBerry
smartphone's built-in media storage or media card. You can also change the options for volume, notifications during
calls, LED, and vibration in all of the profiles. The All Alerts Off profile can't be changed.
1. On the home screen, click your Sound and Alert Profiles icon.
2. Click Change Sounds and Alerts > Sounds for Selected Profile.
•
•
To change your ring tone or ring volume, click Phone.
To change notifiers or reminders, click to expand a section. Click an option.
3. In the Ring Tone, Notifier Tone, or Reminder Tone field, do one of the following:
•
•
•
•
Click a tone.
To use a song that is on your smartphone or on a media card, click All Music. Find and click a song.
To use a voice note that you recorded, click All Voice Notes. Find and click a voice note.
To use a preloaded alert, click All Alerts. Find and click an alert.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Related information
I can't change the number of times that my smartphone rings, 79
Icons for sound and alert profiles, 159
Add or delete a custom sound profile
In addition to the preloaded sound profiles, you can create your own custom sound profiles.
1. On the home screen, click your Sound and Alert Profiles icon.
2. Click Change Sounds and Alerts > Profile Management > Add Custom Profile.
3. In the Name field, type a name for the profile.
4. Click the item that you want to change.
5. Change the ring tone, notifier, or reminder information.
6. Press the
key > Save.
After you finish: To delete a custom sound profile, highlight the profile. Press the
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Add or delete a contact alert
You can create contact alerts that allow you to customize ring tones and alerts for calls and messages from specific
contacts or groups of contacts. When you receive a call or message from the contact, your BlackBerry smartphone uses
the assigned ring tone or alert, even if you select the Silent profile or Vibrate Only profile. If you do not want to be notified
with the assigned ring tone or alert, you can select the All Alerts Off profile.
1. On the home screen, click your Sound and Alert Profiles icon.
2. Click Change Sounds and Alerts > Sounds for Contacts > Add Contact Alert.
3. In the Name field, type the name of the contact alert.
4. In the Contacts field, type the name of the contact.
5. Click a contact.
6. Change the ring tone and alert information for calls and messages.
7. Press the
key > Save.
After you finish: To delete a contact alert, highlight the contact alert that you want to delete. Press the
Delete.
Related information
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key >
Silence your smartphone
1. On the home screen, click your Sound and Alert Profiles icon.
2.
Do one of the following:
• To receive flashing LED alerts only, click the
• To receive vibrate alerts only, click the
icon.
icon.
• To turn off all alerts, including contact alerts, click the
icon.
After you finish: When a ring tone, reminder, or alert sounds, if available, press the Mute key on the right side of your
BlackBerry smartphone.
Related information
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Icons for sound and alert profiles, 159
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Flashing LED
The LED on the top of your BlackBerry smartphone flashes different colors to indicate different statuses.
Flashing LED color
Description
Green
You're in a wireless coverage area. You can turn on or turn
off this notification.
Blue
Your smartphone is connected to a Bluetooth enabled
device. You can turn on or turn off this notification.
Red
A new message has arrived and your selected profile is set
to notify you using the flashing LED. If you're using your
smartphone with a smart card, your smartphone is
accessing data on the smart card.
Amber
The battery power level for your smartphone is low, or your
smartphone is turned off and is charging. You can't turn off
the notification for the low battery power level. The
notification for charging turns off when you turn on your
smartphone. If your smartphone is turned off, the LED
changes to a solid green color when the battery is fully
charged.
Related information
Turn on flashing LED notification for wireless coverage, 227
Turn off or turn on the Bluetooth connection notification, 279
Change alarm notification options
1. On the Home screen or in the Applications folder, click the Clock icon.
2. Press the
key > Options.
3. In the Alarm section, change the Alarm Tone field, Volume field, Snooze Time field, and Vibration field.
4. Press the
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Turn on or turn off event sounds
Event sounds alert you when you turn on or turn off your BlackBerry smartphone, when the battery power level is full or
low, and when you connect or disconnect a USB cable or accessory to or from your smartphone.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Accessibility.
3. Change the Event Sounds field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Troubleshooting: Ring tones, sounds, and
alerts
My smartphone is ringing or vibrating more times than
expected
For calls, the number of times that your BlackBerry smartphone vibrates isn't determined by the number of vibrations
that you set in your sound profile, and there's no setting for the number of rings if you don't subscribe to voice mail. Your
smartphone vibrates or rings until the caller or the wireless network ends the connection.
My smartphone isn't ringing or vibrating when I
receive a call or message
Try the following actions:
•
•
On the home screen, click your Sound and Alert Profiles icon. Verify that your profile isn't set to All Alerts Off or
Silent.
If you have created contact alerts, on the home screen, click your Sound and Alert Profiles icon. Click Change
Sounds and Alerts > Sounds for Contacts. Click a contact alert. Click Phone or Messages. Verify that the Volume field
isn't set to Silent and that the Vibration field isn't set to Off.
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How to: Browser
Browser at a glance
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Browser basics
Browsing the Internet
Browse the Internet
For more information on the charges associated with using the browser, contact your wireless service provider.
1. On the home screen, click the Browser icon.
2. In the address bar, type a web address or search terms.
3. Press the
key on the keyboard.
After you finish:
To stop loading a webpage, press the
key > Stop.
Zoom in to or out from a webpage
On a webpage, press the
•
•
key > Zoom.
To zoom in, on the trackpad, slide your finger up.
To zoom out, on the trackpad, slide your finger down.
After you finish: To turn off zoom mode, press the
key.
Open, close, or switch between tabs
With tabbed browsing, you can open multiple webpages on your BlackBerry smartphone at the same time. If you open a
link in a message, calendar entry, or memo, the link automatically opens in a new tab. The more tabs you have open, the
more memory your smartphone uses.
Do one of the following:
• To open a new tab, in the browser, press the
key > Tabs. Click the New Tab icon.
• To open a new tab for a link on a webpage, highlight the link. Press the
• To switch between tabs, in the browser, press the
• To close a tab, in the browser, press the
key > Open Link in New Tab.
key > Tabs. Click a tab.
key > Tabs. Highlight a tab. Click the
icon.
Turn on browser shortcuts
1. On the home screen, click the Browser icon.
2. Press the
key > Options.
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3. In the General section, select the Enable Keyboard Shortcuts checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Related information
Shortcuts: Browser, 55
Search for text in a message, in a file, or on a webpage
Before you begin: To search for text in a presentation, you must view the presentation in text view or in text and slide
view.
1. In a message, in a file, in an attachment, or on a webpage, press the
key > Find or Find on Page.
2. Type the text.
3. Press the
key on the keyboard.
After you finish: To search for the next instance of the text, press the
key > Find Next or Find Next on Page.
View your browser history
1. On the home screen, click the Browser icon.
2. Scroll to the History section.
Add a shortcut to your home screen or Favorites panel
You can add a shortcut to give yourself quick access to items such as frequently used websites, contacts, applications,
files, podcast channels, or media categories.
1. Browse to a website, or highlight the item that you want to create a shortcut for.
2. Press the
•
•
•
key > Add to Home Screen.
To change the name of the shortcut, type a new name.
To change the location where the shortcut appears, change the Location field.
To add the shortcut to your Favorites panel, select the Mark as Favorite checkbox.
3. Click Add.
Move back, move forward, or refresh a webpage
On a webpage, press the
•
•
key.
To move back or forward a webpage, click Back or Forward.
To refresh a webpage, click Refresh.
Return to the browser home page
Before you begin:
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To perform this task, you must have a browser home page set on your BlackBerry smartphone.
1. On a webpage, press the
key.
2. Click Home.
Close the browser
1. On a webpage, press the
key.
2. Click Close.
Playing media files, viewing pictures, and downloading files
View a full picture on a webpage
1. On a webpage, highlight or pause on a picture.
2. Press the
key > View Image.
• To zoom in to or out from the picture, press the
• To stop zooming, press the
key > Zoom.
key > End Zoom.
• To return the picture to its original size, press the
key.
Play a media file on a webpage
1. On a webpage, click a media file.
2. Click Open.
Related information
Supported audio and video file formats and extensions, 141
Open, play, or download a file from a webpage
You can download multiple files at once. When you download a file, the Downloads screen appears so that you can check
the progress of your downloads.
On a webpage, click the file that you want to open, play, or download.
•
•
To open or play the file, click Open.
To download the file, in the Save dialog box, click Yes.
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Copying and sending web addresses
Copy an address for a web page, link, or picture
Do any of the following:
• To copy an address for a web page, press the
key > Copy Page Address.
• To copy an address for a link, pause on or highlight a link. Press the
key > Copy Link.
• To copy an address for a picture, pause on or highlight a picture. Press the
After you finish: To paste the address, press the
key > Copy Image Link.
key > Paste.
Send a web address, link, or picture
1. On the home screen, click the Browser icon.
•
•
•
To send a web address for a webpage that is in your bookmark folder or browser history, highlight a webpage.
To send a different web address, browse to a webpage.
To send a link or picture from a webpage, highlight a link or picture.
2. Press the
key > Send Page Address, Send Link, or Send Image Link.
3. Click a message type.
After you finish: To return to the browser after you send the message, press the
key.
Send a link or picture from a webpage
1. On a webpage, pause on or highlight a link or picture.
2. Press the
key > Send Link or Send Image Link.
3. Click a message type.
To return to the browser after you send the message, press the
key.
Browser bookmarks
About bookmarks for webpages
You can bookmark webpages that you visit frequently. When you bookmark a webpage, you can set whether you want the
browser to check the webpage for updates periodically. Bookmarks that have been updated since the last time you
visited them appear in italic.
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Bookmark a webpage
1. On a webpage, press the
key > Add to Bookmarks.
2. In the Title field, type a name for the bookmark.
3. In the Folder field, click the folder that you want the bookmark to appear in.
4. Click Add.
Change or delete a bookmark for a webpage
You might not be able to change or delete bookmarks added by your wireless service provider.
1. On the home screen, click the Browser icon.
2. Click Bookmarks.
3. Highlight a bookmark.
4. Press the
•
•
key.
To change a bookmark, click Edit. Change the bookmark. Press the
To delete a bookmark, click Delete.
key. Click Save.
Send a bookmark for a webpage
1. On the home screen, click the Browser icon.
2. Press the
key > Bookmarks.
3. Highlight a bookmark.
4. Press the
key > Send Link.
5. Click a message type.
After you finish: To return to the browser after you send the message, press the
key.
Move a bookmark for a webpage
1. On the Home screen, click the Browser icon.
2. Press the
key > Bookmarks.
3. Highlight a bookmark.
4. Press the
key > Move.
5. Click the new location.
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Add, rename, or delete a bookmark folder for webpages
1. On the home screen, click the Browser icon.
2. Press the
key > Bookmarks.
3. Highlight a bookmark folder.
4. Press the
•
•
•
key.
To add a bookmark folder, click Add Subfolder.
To rename a bookmark folder, click Rename Folder. Type a new name for the folder. Press the
keyboard.
To delete a bookmark folder, click Delete Folder.
key on the
Browser options
Change your browser home page or start page
1. On the home screen, click the Browser icon.
2. Press the
key > Options.
3. In the General section, do one of the following:
•
•
To change the browser home page, in the Home Page field, type a web address.
To use your browser home page as the start page when you first open the browser, change the Start Page field to
Home Page.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Change the font size for text on webpages
1. On the home screen, click the Browser icon.
2. Press the
key > Options.
3. In the Web Content section, change the Default Font Size field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Change your default search engine
Your default search engine in the browser is also the default search engine that your BlackBerry smartphone uses when
you search the Internet using the search icon on the home screen.
1. On the home screen, click the Browser icon.
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2. Press the
Browser
key > Options.
3. In the General section, click Manage Search Engines.
4. Click a search engine.
Add a search engine from a website
You can try adding a search engine if the search engine that you want to use doesn't appear as an option when you are
changing your default search engine.
On the Home screen, click the Browser icon.
• To add a search engine from a link on a website, browse to the website. Click the link. Click Add.
• To add a search engine from a website that doesn't provide a link, press the
key. If New Search Engine
appears in the menu, click New Search Engine > Add. If New Search Engine doesn't appear in the menu, the website
doesn't support this feature.
Set the character encoding for all webpages
By default, your BlackBerry smartphone uses the optimal character encoding for a webpage.
1. On the home screen, click the Browser icon.
2. Press the
key > Options.
3. In the Web Content section, change the Default text encoding field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Stop loading images or playing embedded media files on webpages
1. On the home screen, click the Browser icon.
2. Press the
key > Options.
3. In the Web Content section, do one of the following:
•
•
To stop loading images on webpages, clear the Load Images checkbox.
To stop playing embedded media files on webpages, clear the Enable Embedded Media Files checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Stop blocking pop-ups on webpages
1. On the home screen, click the Browser icon.
2. Press the
key > Options.
3. In the Web Content section, clear the Block Popups checkbox.
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Receive a prompt before you close the browser or stream media from the
Internet
1. On the home screen, click the Browser icon.
2. Press the
3.
key > Options.
In the General section, below Prompt Before, do one of the following:
•
To receive a prompt confirming that you want to close the browser when you have multiple tabs open, select the
Closing Tabs on Exit checkbox.
• To receive a prompt confirming that you want to close the browser after you press the
key, select the
Closing Browser on Escape checkbox.
• To receive a prompt before your BlackBerry smartphone uses your wireless service provider's browser portal to
stream media from the Internet, select the Switching to Carrier Network for Streaming Media checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Delete browser history
1. On the home screen, click the Browser icon.
2. Click History.
3. Press the
key > Clear All > Delete.
Delete browsing information
Your BlackBerry smartphone saves some information in your browser to improve your browsing experience. You can
delete password information, browser history, download history, cookies, content that has been pushed to your
smartphone, and the browser cache.
1. On the home screen, click the Browser icon.
2. Press the
key > Options.
3. In the Privacy and Security section, below Clear Browsing Data, select the checkboxes beside the types of browsing
information that you want to delete.
4. Click Clear Now.
Turn off cookies in the browser
1. On the Home screen, click the Browser icon.
2. Press the
key > Options.
3. In the Privacy & Security section, clear the Accept Cookies check box.
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4. Press the
Browser
key > Save.
Turn off JavaScript support
JavaScript is used on some webpages to provide interactive features, such as menus and sounds. If you do not want the
browser to provide JavaScript features, you can turn off JavaScript support.
1. On the home screen, click the Browser icon.
2. Press the
key > Options.
3. In the Web Content section, clear the Enable JavaScript checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Turn on geolocation in the browser
If you turn on geolocation in the browser, some websites might be able to determine your approximate location.
1. On the Home screen, click the Browser icon.
2. Press the
key > Options.
3. In the Privacy & Security section, select the Enable Geolocation check box.
4. Press the
key > Save.
When you visit a website that requests your location, a dialog box appears. If you select the Don't ask again for this
website check box, the website and the permissions that you set for it are saved in Geolocation Permissions in your
browser options.
Browser security
About TLS
The browser is designed to use TLS or SSL to encrypt data that your BlackBerry smartphone sends or receives over the
Internet through the BlackBerry Enterprise Server. Communication between your smartphone and the BlackBerry
Enterprise Server is encrypted using Triple DES. Communication between the BlackBerry Enterprise Server and content
servers is encrypted using SSL or TLS. To increase security, you can set up TLS for HTTP connections between your
smartphone and the BlackBerry Enterprise Server and use Triple DES encryption for all other communication between
your smartphone and the BlackBerry Enterprise Server.
Browser security options
If your email account uses a BlackBerry Enterprise Server, you might not be able to change your browser security options.
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If you change a browser security option, other applications on your BlackBerry smartphone that access a server might be
affected.
Option
Description
Permit SSL 3.0
Specify whether your browser accepts SSL connections. If you do not select
this option, your browser allows only TLS connections.
Permit Insecure Renegotiation
Specify whether your browser accepts connections to servers that allow
insecure renegotation. If you do not select this option, you might not be able to
access some websites.
Encryption Strength
Specify whether your browser only accepts and sends data that is encrypted
using 128-bit encryption. To accept and send only data that is encrypted using
128-bit encryption, change this field to Strong Only. To accept and send data
that is encrypted using 128-bit encryption or 56-bit encryption, change this
field to Allow Weak.
Digest Strength
Specify whether your browser accepts data with weak digest algorithms or
accepts only data with strong digest algorithms. The stronger the digest
algorithm is, the more secure your browsing experience is. To accept data with
weak digest algorithms, change this field to Allow Weak. To accept only data
with strong digest algorithms, change this field to Strong Only. To be prompted
to accept data with weak digest algorithms, change this field to Prompt.
Depending on the options that your administrator sets, you might not be able to
change this option.
Server Exceptions
View a list of servers that have certificate problems you have accepted. To stop
permitting a connection to a website with a certificate problem, highlight the
server exception. Press the
key > Delete.
Related information
Manage browser security, 174
Manage browser security
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Advanced Security Settings > TLS.
3. Set the security options.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Related information
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Add a trusted content server
If your email account uses a BlackBerry Enterprise Server, you can add content servers to your list of trusted content
servers to accelerate the authentication process when you are authenticating with a content server.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Advanced Security Settings > TLS.
3. In the Proxy TLS section, highlight the Trusted Servers field.
4. Press the
key > Add Host.
5. Type the web address for the content server.
6. Click OK.
7. Press the
key > Save.
Add or change a website that is associated with a certificate
To access some websites, you might need to provide an authentication certificate. After you provide a certificate to a
website, the website and the associated certificate are automatically added to the Default Client Certificates list in your
TLS options. You can manually add or change a website that is associated with a certificate.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2.
Click Security > Advanced Security Settings > TLS.
• To manually associate a website with a certificate, highlight the Default Client Certificates field. Press the
key > Add Host. In the Host Name field, type the website name. In the Certificate field, select the certificate that
is associated with the website. Click OK.
• To change a website that is associated with a certificate, in the Default Client Certificates list, highlight an item.
Press the
key > Edit. Change the certificate. Click OK.
3. Press the
key > Save.
Browser push
About browser push
Browser push is designed to push information from a web application to your BlackBerry smartphone as the information
becomes available. For example, you can receive updates for weather reports, stock quotes, or breaking news. When your
smartphone receives an update, a new browser push message might appear in the messages application or an icon on
the Home screen might change to indicate that new information is available. The web application might also push
updated information to your browser cache without notifying you. If information is pushed to your browser cache, the
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information is available on your smartphone even when your smartphone is not connected to the wireless network. Web
applications that use browser push automatically push updates to your smartphone, unless you turn off browser push.
Your smartphone supports different types of browser push messages. Service loading messages and service indication
messages include updated information. Other browser push messages include messages that appear in your browser
cache.
Browser push options
Option
Description
Process MDS
Set whether your BlackBerry smartphone accepts browser push messages from the
BlackBerry Enterprise Server or the BlackBerry Internet Service.
MDS Hosts
Set whether your smartphone accepts push messages from all BlackBerry Enterprise Server
instances or BlackBerry Internet Services.
Process SMSC
Set whether your smartphone accepts push messages that are SMS-based.
SMSC Hosts
Set which SMSC hosts your smartphone accepts browser push messages from. To accept
browser push messages from a specific SMSC host, type the phone number for the SMSC
host.
Process IP
Set whether your smartphone accepts browser push messages that web applications send
through a WAP gateway.
IP Hosts
Set which WAP gateways your smartphone accepts browser push messages from. To accept
browser push messages from a specific IP host, type the IP address for the WAP gateway.
Turn off browser push
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Device > Advanced System Settings > Browser Push.
3. Clear the Enable Push checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
RSS feeds
For more information about using RSS feeds on your BlackBerry smartphone, on the Home screen or in a folder, click the
Social Feeds icon. Press the
key > Help.
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About RSS feeds
You can add RSS feeds to your BlackBerry smartphone so that you receive updates on your favorite blogs and websites.
You can add RSS feeds directly from a webpage or by using the Social Feeds application. With the Social Feeds
application, you can stay current with your social networks and view your RSS feeds in one location.
Add an RSS feed from the browser
1. In the browser, on a webpage with an RSS feed, press the
key.
2. Click Subscribe to RSS Feed.
3. Select the checkbox beside each feed that you want to add.
4. Click Subscribe.
5. Click OK.
Troubleshooting: Browser
I can't open a new tab
You might not have enough available memory on your BlackBerry smartphone. Try the following actions:
•
•
Close a tab that you don't need.
Close other applications that don't need to be open.
Related information
Close an app so that it is not running in the background, 241
I receive a prompt to switch networks when I stream a
song or video
If you receive a prompt to switch networks, you can't stream songs or videos with the Internet connection that you are
using. If you switch networks, extra fees might apply. For more information, contact your wireless service provider or
administrator.
To stop receiving this prompt, in the browser, press the
key > Options. In the General section, below Prompt
Before, clear the Switching to Carrier Network for Streaming Media checkbox.
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I cannot play a song or video on a web page
Your BlackBerry smartphone might not support the size or file format of the song or video file.
No browser is available on my smartphone
Depending on your wireless service plan, this feature might not be supported.
Verify that your BlackBerry® smartphone is connected to the wireless network.
Related information
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Calendar
How to: Calendar
Synchronizing calendar
About synchronization and reconciliation
The wireless data synchronization and wireless email reconciliation features are designed to synchronize organizer data
(contacts, calendar entries, tasks, and memos) and reconcile email between your BlackBerry smartphone and the email
application on your computer over the wireless network.
In rare cases, if your smartphone doesn't recognize fields in a contact, calendar entry, or email account, some data or
email can't be synchronized or reconciled.
If wireless data synchronization isn't available on your smartphone or if you turned off this feature, you can use the
BlackBerry Desktop Software to synchronize your organizer data. For more information, see the Help in the BlackBerry
Desktop Software.
Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your computer, especially before you
update any software. Maintaining a current backup file on your computer might allow you to recover smartphone data if
your smartphone is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue.
About backing up and restoring smartphone data
If you have installed the BlackBerry Desktop Software on your computer, you can back up and restore most of your
BlackBerry smartphone data, including messages, organizer data, fonts, saved searches, and browser bookmarks using
the BlackBerry Desktop Software. For more information, see the Help in the BlackBerry Desktop Software.
If you haven't saved anything on your media card, you can back up and restore most of your smartphone data using your
media card.
If your email account uses a BlackBerry Enterprise Server, you might be able to restore synchronized organizer data to
your smartphone over the wireless network. To restore synchronized organizer data over the wireless network, you must
have an activation password. For more information, contact your administrator.
Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your computer, especially before you
update any software. Maintaining a current backup file on your computer might allow you to recover smartphone data if
your smartphone is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue.
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About synchronization conflicts
A synchronization conflict occurs when you change the same email or organizer data item on your BlackBerry
smartphone and in the email application on your computer.
If you reconcile your email using wireless email reconciliation, on your smartphone, you can set whether the email on your
smartphone or the email on your computer takes precedence when an email reconciliation conflict occurs.
If you synchronize your organizer data using wireless data synchronization, the organizer data on your computer takes
precedence over the organizer data on your smartphone when a data synchronization conflict occurs.
Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your computer, especially before you
update any software. Maintaining a current backup file on your computer might allow you to recover smartphone data if
your smartphone is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue.
Synchronize organizer data over the wireless network
Before you begin: Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your computer,
especially before you update any software. Maintaining a current backup file on your computer might allow you to recover
smartphone data if your smartphone is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue.
If you change the same organizer data item on your BlackBerry smartphone and in the email application on your
computer, the organizer data on your computer takes precedence over the organizer data on your smartphone.
1. In the Contacts application, Calendar application, Tasks application, or MemoPad, press the
key > Options.
2. If necessary, click a calendar or contact list.
3. Select the Wireless Synchronization checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
After you finish: If you use the BlackBerry Internet Service, you must use the BlackBerry Desktop Software to
synchronize calendar data. For more information, see the Help in the BlackBerry Desktop Software.
Manage data synchronization conflicts
You can change how conflicts that occur during organizer data synchronization are resolved by turning off wireless data
synchronization, changing conflict resolution options, and synchronizing organizer data using the synchronization tool of
the BlackBerry Desktop Software. For more information about managing conflicts that occur during organizer data
synchronization, see the Help in the BlackBerry Desktop Software.
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Calendar basics
Switch calendar views
You can view your appointments and meetings in one of four calendar views. Day view, Week view, and Month view
display all your appointments and meetings for the selected time period. Agenda view displays all your scheduled
appointments, meetings, and free time in a list.
1. On the Home screen, click the Calendar icon.
2. Press the
key > View.
3. Click a view.
Go to a specific date in the calendar
1. On the Home screen, click the Calendar icon.
2. Press the
•
•
key.
To move to a specific date, click Go To Date.
To move to the current date, click Go To Today.
Schedule a meeting or an appointment
Before you begin:
To invite participants to a meeting, your work email account must use a BlackBerry Enterprise Server that supports this
feature.
1. On the Home screen, click the Calendar icon.
2. Press the
3.
key > New Appointment.
Type the meeting or appointment information.
• To invite a participant to a meeting, press the
4.
key > Invite Attendee. Click a participant.
Do one of the following:
• To send the meeting invitation to the participants that you invited, press the
• To save an appointment, press the
key > Send.
key > Save.
Related information
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Set an alarm in the calendar
You can set an alarm in the calendar to go off at scheduled days and times. Scheduling alarms in the calendar does not
change your regular alarm in the Clock application. Because the alarm tone settings are shared by the alarms in the
Calendar and the Clock application, changes to the alarm tone settings will affect the alarms in both applications.
1. On the Home screen, click the Calendar icon.
2. Press the
key > New Alarm.
3. Type the alarm information.
4. If you want the alarm to recur, change the Recurrence field.
5. Press the
key > Save.
Switch calendars
If your BlackBerry smartphone is associated with multiple email accounts, you might have multiple calendars on your
smartphone. If you have multiple calendars on your smartphone, you can schedule and manage appointments and
meetings in each calendar. For more information, contact your wireless service provider.
1. On the Home screen, click the Calendar icon.
2. Press the
key > Select Calendar.
3. Click a calendar.
Meetings
Schedule a meeting or an appointment
Before you begin:
To invite participants to a meeting, your work email account must use a BlackBerry Enterprise Server that supports this
feature.
1. On the Home screen, click the Calendar icon.
2. Press the
3.
key > New Appointment.
Type the meeting or appointment information.
• To invite a participant to a meeting, press the
4.
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Do one of the following:
• To send the meeting invitation to the participants that you invited, press the
• To save an appointment, press the
key > Send.
key > Save.
Related information
Turn off your smartphone, 286
I can't schedule appointments that span multiple days, 188
I can't set some fields when scheduling appointments, 188
Delete an appointment, meeting, or alarm
1. On the Home screen, click the Calendar icon.
2. Highlight an appointment, meeting, or alarm.
3. Press the
key > Delete.
Respond to a meeting invitation
1. In a meeting invitation, press the
key.
2. Click Accept, Tentative, or Decline.
3. If you declined a delegated meeting invitation, do one of the following:
•
•
4.
To decline the meeting, click Decline.
To delegate the meeting back to the sender so that the sender can re-delegate it, click Delegate.
Do one of the following:
•
•
To send the response without adding comments, click Send Response.
To add a comment to your response, click Add Comments. Type a comment. Press the
key > Send.
Note: If you delete a meeting invitation from the Messages application before you accept or decline it, the meeting is
deleted from the email application on your computer.
View your calendar when responding to a meeting
In a meeting invitation, press the
key > View Calendar.
After you finish: To return to the meeting invitation, press the
key.
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Check availability of meeting participants
Before you begin: To perform this task, your work email account must use a BlackBerry Enterprise Server that supports
this feature. For more information, contact your administrator.
You can only check availability of meeting participants in your organization.
In a meeting or meeting invitation, below the list of meeting participants, click View Availability.
•
If you are the meeting organizer, to select the next time that all meeting participants are available, click Next
Available Time.
• To view a list of the statuses that are associated with the colored bars on the screen (for example, busy or tentative),
key > Show Legend.
press the
Change the list of participants for a meeting
Before you begin: To perform this task, you must be the meeting organizer.
1. In a meeting, in the Accepted or Declined field, highlight a contact.
2. Press the
key.
3. Click Invite Attendee, Change Attendee, or Remove Attendee.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Forward a meeting invitation
Before you begin: To perform this task, your email account must use the BlackBerry® Internet Service or a BlackBerry®
Enterprise Server that supports this feature. For more information, contact your wireless service provider or
administrator.
If you do not have the option to forward a meeting invitation, you might be able to delegate a meeting invitation instead.
In a meeting or a meeting invitation, press the
key > Forward.
Note: If you forward a meeting invitation on behalf of the meeting organizer, only the meeting organizer receives the
recipient's response.
Delegate a meeting invitation
Before you begin: To perform this task, you must be using IBM Lotus Notes and your email account must be associated
with a BlackBerry Enterprise Server that supports this feature.
If you do not have the option to delegate a meeting invitation, you might be able to forward meeting invitations instead.
You might not have the option to delegate a meeting invitation if the meeting organizer has turned off meeting delegation.
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1. In a meeting invitation, press the
2.
key > Delegate.
Click a contact.
•
•
To send the response without adding comments, click Send Response.
To add a comment to your response, click Add Comments. Type a comment. Press the
key > Send.
Send an email to all meeting participants
In a meeting, meeting invitation, or meeting response, press the
key > Email All Attendees.
Calendar options
Change how the calendar is displayed
1. On the Home screen, click the Calendar icon.
2. Press the
•
•
•
•
key > Options > Calendar Display and Actions.
To change the default view, change the Initial View field.
To change the start and end time for days, change the Start Of Day field and End Of Day fields.
To change the day that displays as the first day of the week in Week view, change the First Day Of Week field.
To hide free time in Agenda view, clear the Show Free Time in Agenda View check box.
3. Press the
key > Save.
Change options for reminders
1. On the Home screen, click the Calendar icon.
2. Press the
•
•
key > Options > Calendar Display and Actions.
To change the snooze time for reminders, change the Snooze field.
To change the default reminder time for calendar entries, change the Default Reminder field.
3. Press the
key > Save.
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Change options for multiple calendars
1. On the Home screen, click the Calendar icon.
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2. Press the
Calendar
key > Options.
3. Click a calendar.
•
•
To change the color that is used for appointments from the calendar, change the Appointment Color field.
To set whether the calendar reminds you of appointments, select or clear the Display Reminders check box.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Change the default calendar
Changing the default calendar changes the email address that meeting invites are sent from.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Device > Advanced System Settings > Default Services.
3. Change the Calendar (CICAL) field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Change how long your smartphone stores calendar entries
1. On the Home screen, click the Calendar icon.
2. Press the
key > Options > Calendar Display and Actions.
3. Change the Keep Appointments field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Your BlackBerry smartphone deletes calendar entries that are older than the number of days that you set.
Show tasks in the calendar
1. On the Home screen, click the Calendar icon.
2. Press the
key > Options > Calendar Display and Actions.
3. Select the Show Tasks check box.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Conference call meetings
About conference calls
You can create two types of conference calls with your BlackBerry smartphone. If your organization or a conferencing
service has provided you with a conference call bridge number, you can create conference call meetings in the calendar
on your smartphone or computer. Conference call meetings allow participants who have a BlackBerry smartphone to
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enter the conference call meeting with a one-touch Join Now option, if this feature is supported on their smartphone, so
that they don't have to dial the conference call bridge number and access codes. If you don't have a conference call
bridge number, you can create a conference call by calling other contacts and joining the calls together.
Create a conference call meeting from your smartphone
Before you begin: To perform this task, you must be the meeting organizer. If you are not the meeting organizer, you can
create a conference call meeting on behalf of another person from your computer.
1. In a meeting, select the Conference call checkbox.
2. Type the information for the conference call.
3. Press the
key > Save.
Create a conference call meeting from your computer
Before you begin: To perform this task, you must be the meeting organizer or be creating the meeting on behalf of the
meeting organizer. For information about creating meetings on behalf of another person, see the documentation for the
email application on your computer.
You can create a conference call meeting from your computer that your BlackBerry smartphone recognizes. When the
conference call meeting starts, participants who have a BlackBerry smartphone can enter the conference call meeting
with the Join Now option, if their smartphone supports this feature.
1. In the meeting notes, or in the meeting location field, type CCP: and the participant conference call bridge number.
Do not include spaces.
2. Type a lowercase x. Do not include spaces before or after the x.
3. Type the participant access code. Type a space after the participant access code.
4. Type CCM: and the moderator conference call bridge number. Do not include spaces.
5. Type a lowercase x. Do not include spaces before or after the x.
6. Type the moderator access code. Type a space after the moderator access code.
Example
If the participant and moderator conference call bridge number is 1-800-555-5555, the moderator
access code is 55555#, and the participant access code is 55551#, type CCP:18005555555x55555#
CCM:18005555555x55551#, followed by a space.
Enter a conference call meeting
Do one of the following:
• In a meeting notification, click Join Now.
• In the calendar, highlight the meeting. Press the
key > Join Now.
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Save your conference call information
You can save your conference call information so that it is added to the conference call fields automatically when you
create a conference call meeting from your BlackBerry smartphone.
1. On the Home screen, click the Calendar icon.
2. Press the
key > Options > Conference Calling.
3. Type your conference call information.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Troubleshooting: Calendar
I can't schedule appointments that span multiple days
If you use IBM Lotus Notes, you can't schedule appointments that span multiple days.
I can't set some fields when scheduling appointments
If you use IBM Lotus Notes, you can only change the Subject, Location, Reminder, and Notes fields and the Mark as
Private checkbox when you change a recurring appointment or meeting.
Some characters in calendar entries don't appear
correctly after synchronization
If you schedule appointments or meetings on your BlackBerry smartphone that contain special characters or accents,
your computer might not support these characters.
On your computer, verify that you are using the correct default code page and that the correct font support is installed on
your computer. For more information, see the documentation for the operating system on your computer.
Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your computer, especially before you
update any software. Maintaining a current backup file on your computer might allow you to recover smartphone data if
your smartphone is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue.
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I can't enter a conference call with the Join Now
option
The Join Now option might not appear in the meeting notification if the meeting organizer isn't using a BlackBerry
smartphone that supports the Join Now feature or if the meeting organizer didn't enter the conference call information
correctly. You might need to change your smart dialing options so that you can enter the conference call using the Join
Now option.
Try the following actions:
•
•
If the Join Now option doesn't appear, to enter the conference call, in the meeting or meeting invitation, click the
conference call bridge number and access code that appear in either the Location field or the Notes section.
If the Join Now option appears, but you're not able to join, try increasing the default time that your smartphone waits
before dialing an extension. From the home screen, press the
key. Press the
key > Options > Smart
Dialing. In the To access extensions in all other corporations section, change the Wait For field to the highest value or
to My Response if your BlackBerry smartphone is connected to a CDMA network. Try entering the conference call
with the Join Now option again.
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Contacts
How to: Contacts
Contact basics
Add a contact
Do one of the following:
•
To add a contact using the Contacts application, on the home screen, click the Contacts icon. At the top of the
screen, click New Contact. Type the contact information. Press the
key > Save.
• To add a contact from a message, call log, or webpage, highlight the contact name, number, or email address. Press
the
key > Add to Contacts > Create New Contact. If necessary, add contact information. Press the
key
> Save.
Add a contact to your SIM card
1. In the contact list, press the
2. Press the
key > SIM Phone Book.
key > New.
3. Type the contact information.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Copy contacts to and from SIM card
The Copy All feature can be used to copy contacts from your SIM card to your contacts list. A helpful feature when you
are setting up a new device. You can also copy contacts from your contacts list to your SIM card, but they must be copied
individually to ensure storage availability. Depending on your wireless service provider, your BlackBerry smartphone
might not use a SIM card. 
Do one of the following:
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• To copy contacts from your SIM card to your contact list, in the contact list, press the
key > SIM Phone Book.
key > Copy All To Contacts.
Press the
• To copy a contact from your contact list to your SIM Card, in the contact list, click a contact. Highlight a phone
number .
• Press the
key > Copy to SIM Phone Book. Press the
key > Save.
Create a custom contact field
Custom contact fields can store information that you want to remember about a contact, for example, you might want to
add a custom contact field named Sports team or Favorite color. If you create a custom field for a contact, the field
appears for all your contacts.
1. When you are adding or changing a contact, in the Custom Fields section, click Add Custom Field.
2. Click a field.
3. To change the name of the field, place the cursor in the field. Press the
4. Type a name for the field. Press the
key > Change Field Name.
key on the keyboard.
5. Type the information that you want to add to the custom field.
6. Press the
key > Save.
After you finish: You can synchronize contact fields that you customize on your BlackBerry smartphone with the email
application on your computer. For more information about synchronizing contact fields, see the Help in the BlackBerry
Desktop Software.
Add a pause or a wait to a phone number
Use a pause or a wait to separate additional numbers, for example a password or extension, from a main phone number.
After dialing the main phone number, your BlackBerry smartphone either pauses before dialing the additional numbers
(pause) or prompts you to type them (wait).
1. After you type the main part of a phone number in a phone number field, press the
key.
2. Click Add Pause or Add Wait.
3. Type the additional numbers.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Change or delete a contact
Do one of the following:
•
To change a contact, on the home screen, click the Contacts icon. Highlight a contact. Press the
Change the contact information. Press the
key > Save.
key > Edit.
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• To change a contact using information on your BlackBerry smartphone, such as information in an email or a calendar
entry, highlight the information you want to add to a contact. Press the
key > Add to Contacts > Add to
key > Save.
Existing Contact. Click a contact. If necessary, add contact information. Press the
• To delete a contact from your Contact list, on the home screen, click the Contacts icon. Highlight a contact. Press the
key > Delete.
Change or delete a SIM card contact
1. On the home screen, click the Contacts icon.
2. Press the
3.
key > SIM Phone Book.
Highlight a contact.
• To change a SIM card contact, press the
> Save.
• To delete a SIM card contact, press the
• To delete all SIM card contacts, press the
key > Edit. Change the contact information. Press the
key
key > Delete.
key > Delete All.
Search for a contact
You can search for contacts in your contact list or, if your email account uses a BlackBerry Enterprise Server, you might
also be able to search for contacts in your organization's contact list.
1. On the home screen, click the Contacts icon.
•
•
To search for a contact in your contact list, type all or part of a contact's name.
To search for a contact in your organization's contact list, click Remote Lookup. Type all or part of a contact's
name. Click OK.
2. Highlight a contact.
3. Press the
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
key.
To view information for a contact, click View.
To add a contact from your organization's contact list to your contact list, click Add to Contacts.
To add all of the contacts from your organization's contact list to your contact list, click Add All to Contacts.
To view the next 20 matches in your organization's contact list, click Get More Results.
To narrow search results when a contact's name has multiple matches, highlight a contact's name. Click Resolve.
To delete the search results after you have searched your organization's contact list, click Delete Lookup.
To start a new search when you are searching your organization's contact list, click Lookup.
Attach a contact card to a message
You can attach a contact card to an email, a PIN message, or a text message.
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1. When you are composing a message, press the
key > Attach > Contact.
2. Find and highlight a contact.
3. Press the
key > Continue.
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Add a contact picture for caller ID
1. On the Home screen, click the Contacts icon.
2. Highlight a contact.
3. Press the
key > Edit.
4. Press the
key > Add Picture.
5. Find, highlight, and click a picture.
6. If necessary, move the crop box to the portion of the picture that you want to use.
7. Press the
key > Crop & Save.
8. Press the
key > Save.
Related information
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Change or delete a contact picture
1. On the Home screen, click the Contacts icon.
2. Highlight a contact.
3. Press the
4.
key > Edit.
Highlight the contact picture.
• To change the contact picture, press the
Select Picture.
• To delete the contact picture, press the
5. Press the
key > Replace Picture. Highlight a picture. Press the
key >
> Delete Picture.
key > Save.
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About categories
You can create categories to group your contacts, tasks, and memos. You can also narrow the contacts, tasks, and
memos that appear based on categories.
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Category names are not case sensitive. More than one category can apply to a contact, task, or memo. If you use IBM
Lotus Notes, you can apply more than one category to a task on your BlackBerry smartphone, but only one category
synchronizes with the task in Lotus Notes.
Categories are shared between the contact list, the task list, and the memo list and changes that you make in one
application are made in all applications.
Categorize a contact, task, or memo
1. When you are creating or changing a contact, task, or memo, press the
key > Categories.
2. Select the check box beside a category.
3. Press the
key > Save.
After you finish: To remove a category from a contact, task, or memo, clear the check box beside the category.
Create a category for contacts, tasks, or memos
You can create categories to organize items in the Contacts application, Tasks application, and MemoPad.
1. On the Home screen or in the Applications folder, click the Contacts icon, Tasks icon, or MemoPad icon.
2. Press the
key > Filter.
3. Press the
key > New.
4. Type a name for the category.
5. Press the
key on the keyboard.
After you finish: To delete a category, highlight the category. Press the
key > Delete.
Synchronizing contacts
About synchronization and reconciliation
The wireless data synchronization and wireless email reconciliation features are designed to synchronize organizer data
(contacts, calendar entries, tasks, and memos) and reconcile email between your BlackBerry smartphone and the email
application on your computer over the wireless network.
In rare cases, if your smartphone doesn't recognize fields in a contact, calendar entry, or email account, some data or
email can't be synchronized or reconciled.
If wireless data synchronization isn't available on your smartphone or if you turned off this feature, you can use the
BlackBerry Desktop Software to synchronize your organizer data. For more information, see the Help in the BlackBerry
Desktop Software.
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Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your computer, especially before you
update any software. Maintaining a current backup file on your computer might allow you to recover smartphone data if
your smartphone is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue.
Synchronize organizer data over the wireless network
Before you begin: Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your computer,
especially before you update any software. Maintaining a current backup file on your computer might allow you to recover
smartphone data if your smartphone is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue.
If you change the same organizer data item on your BlackBerry smartphone and in the email application on your
computer, the organizer data on your computer takes precedence over the organizer data on your smartphone.
1. In the Contacts application, Calendar application, Tasks application, or MemoPad, press the
key > Options.
2. If necessary, click a calendar or contact list.
3. Select the Wireless Synchronization checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
After you finish: If you use the BlackBerry Internet Service, you must use the BlackBerry Desktop Software to
synchronize calendar data. For more information, see the Help in the BlackBerry Desktop Software.
About backing up and restoring smartphone data
If you have installed the BlackBerry Desktop Software on your computer, you can back up and restore most of your
BlackBerry smartphone data, including messages, organizer data, fonts, saved searches, and browser bookmarks using
the BlackBerry Desktop Software. For more information, see the Help in the BlackBerry Desktop Software.
If you haven't saved anything on your media card, you can back up and restore most of your smartphone data using your
media card.
If your email account uses a BlackBerry Enterprise Server, you might be able to restore synchronized organizer data to
your smartphone over the wireless network. To restore synchronized organizer data over the wireless network, you must
have an activation password. For more information, contact your administrator.
Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your computer, especially before you
update any software. Maintaining a current backup file on your computer might allow you to recover smartphone data if
your smartphone is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue.
About synchronization conflicts
A synchronization conflict occurs when you change the same email or organizer data item on your BlackBerry
smartphone and in the email application on your computer.
If you reconcile your email using wireless email reconciliation, on your smartphone, you can set whether the email on your
smartphone or the email on your computer takes precedence when an email reconciliation conflict occurs.
If you synchronize your organizer data using wireless data synchronization, the organizer data on your computer takes
precedence over the organizer data on your smartphone when a data synchronization conflict occurs.
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Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your computer, especially before you
update any software. Maintaining a current backup file on your computer might allow you to recover smartphone data if
your smartphone is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue.
Manage data synchronization conflicts
You can change how conflicts that occur during organizer data synchronization are resolved by turning off wireless data
synchronization, changing conflict resolution options, and synchronizing organizer data using the synchronization tool of
the BlackBerry Desktop Software. For more information about managing conflicts that occur during organizer data
synchronization, see the Help in the BlackBerry Desktop Software.
Personal distribution lists
Create a personal distribution list
You can use personal distribution lists when you send email messages, PIN messages, or text messages. Personal
distribution lists that you create on your BlackBerry smartphone do not appear in the email application on your computer.
1. On the Home screen, click the Contacts icon.
2. Press the
key > New Group.
3. Type a name for the personal distribution list.
4. Press the
key > Add Member.
5. Click a contact.
6. To add another contact, repeat steps 4 to 5.
7. Press the
key > Save Group.
Change or delete a personal distribution list
1. On the Home screen, click the Contacts icon.
2. Highlight a personal distribution list.
3. Press the
key.
• To change a personal distribution list, click Edit Group. Click a contact. Click Add Member, Change Member, or
Delete Member. Press the
key > Save Group.
• To delete a personal distribution list, click Delete Group > Delete.
Note: When you delete a contact from a personal distribution list, the contact remains in your contact list.
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Multiple contact lists
About multiple contact lists
If your BlackBerry smartphone is associated with multiple email accounts, you might have contacts from each email
account on your smartphone. For example, if your smartphone is associated with a work email account and a personal
email account, you might be able to view your work contact list and your personal contact list on your smartphone. For
more information, contact your wireless service provider.
View a different contact list
1. On the Home screen, click the Contacts icon.
2. Press the
key > Select Contacts.
3. Click a contact list.
Change the default contact list
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Device > Advanced System Settings > Default Services.
3. Change the Contact List (SYNC) field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Contact list options
Turn off the prompt that appears before you delete items
You can turn off the prompt that appears before you delete messages, call logs, contacts, calendar entries, tasks,
memos, or passwords.
1. On the Home screen, click the application icon for an application that prompts you before you delete items.
2. Press the
key > Options.
3. If necessary, click General Options.
4. Clear the Confirm Delete checkbox.
5. Press the
key > Save.
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Change the display options for contacts
You can change how your contacts appear in all applications, including the phone, message list, contact list, and
calendar.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Typing and Input > Language.
3. Change the Global Name Display field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
View the number of contacts stored on your smartphone
1. On the Home screen, click the Contacts icon.
2. Press the
key > Options.
3. Click a contact list.
The Number of Entries field displays the number of contacts that are stored in the contact list.
Sort contacts or tasks
1. On the Home screen or in the Applications folder, click the Contacts icon or Tasks icon.
2. Press the
key > Options.
3. If necessary, click General Options.
4. Change the Sort By field.
5. Press the
key > Save.
Change how contact names appear in Remote Lookup results
By default, when you search for a contact in your organization's contact list, the contact's display name will appear in the
search results. You can choose to display a contact's first and last names instead.
1. On the home screen, click the Contacts icon.
2. Press the
key > Options.
3. Click Contact Display and Actions.
4. Clear the Show Display Name checkbox.
5. Press the
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Store SIM card contacts on your wireless service provider's contact
backup server
Depending on your wireless service provider and your wireless service plan, you might be able to store your contacts on
your wireless service provider's contact backup server. For more information, contact your wireless service provider.
Replace or merge contacts on your wireless service provider's contact
backup server
To perform this task, you will need to sign up for your wireless service provider's contact backup service and you must
have backed up your SIM card phone book to your wireless service provider's contact backup server. When you insert a
new SIM card in your BlackBerry smartphone, you can choose to replace or merge that SIM card's phone book with the
contacts that you have backed up on your wireless service provider's contact backup server.
1. Insert a new SIM card into your smartphone or switch your SIM card.
2. On the home screen, click the Contacts icon.
3. When prompted to sign up for contact backup service, select Yes.
•
•
To replace your SIM card phone book with the contacts you backed up to your wireless service provider's contact
backup server, click Delete.
To merge your SIM card phone book with the contacts you backed up to your wireless service provider's contact
backup server, click Do Not Delete.
4. Click Next.
Troubleshooting: Contacts
Contact list field data isn't appearing on my computer
You can only synchronize the data in a custom contact list field with a text field in the email application on your computer.
For example, you can't add a contact's birthday to a custom contact list field on your BlackBerry smartphone and
synchronize it with the email application on your computer, because the birthday field is a date field in the email
application on your computer.
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My contact pictures keep changing
The contact pictures in applications (for example, in the contacts application), might change if you set more than one
application on your BlackBerry smartphone to replace contact pictures. Depending on how often or how many of your
contact pictures are being replaced by other applications, you might experience increased data charges.
To stop contact pictures from changing, you must change the options in each application that is replacing your contact
pictures.
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Clock
How to: Clock
Set the date and time
1. On the home screen or in the Applications folder, click the Clock icon.
2. Press the
•
•
key > Set Time.
To get the date and time from the wireless network automatically, change the Update Time field to Automatic.
Note that you must be connected to the wireless network.
To set the date and time manually, change the Update Time field to Manual. Click the Set Time or Set Date field.
Change the time or date. Click OK.
3. Do any of the following:
•
•
To receive a prompt when your BlackBerry smartphone detects a new time zone, change the Auto Update Time
Zone field to Prompt.
To have your smartphone update the time zone automatically when it detects a new time zone, change the Auto
Update Time Zone field to On.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Related information
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Display a second time zone on the clock
You can show two times zones on the clock. For example, if you travel to a different time zone, you can display the time in
your current location and the time in your home time zone.
1. On the Home screen or in the Applications folder, click the Clock icon.
2. Press the
key > Options.
3. Change the Home Time Zone field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
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Change the clock face
You can set a different clock face for the clock, stopwatch and timer.
1. On the Home screen or in the Applications folder, click the Clock icon.
2. Press the
key > Options.
3. Change the Clock Face field, Stopwatch Face field or Timer Face field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Change what appears on the screen when your
smartphone is charging
1. On the Home screen or in the Applications folder, click the Clock icon.
2. Press the
key > Options.
3. Change the When Charging field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Turn on the alarm
1. On the Home screen or in the Applications folder, click the Clock icon.
2. Press the
key > Set Alarm.
3. On the trackpad, slide your finger up or down to highlight On or Weekdays.
4. Click the trackpad.
At the top of the Home screen, a clock indicator appears.
After you finish:
To set additional alarms or to set alarms for certain days of the week, you can schedule alarms through the Calendar
application.
Related information
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Silence the alarm
•
•
If snooze is not turned on, click Dismiss.
If snooze is turned on, click Snooze.
Change alarm notification options
1. On the Home screen or in the Applications folder, click the Clock icon.
2. Press the
key > Options.
3. In the Alarm section, change the Alarm Tone field, Volume field, Snooze Time field, and Vibration field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Set options for bedside clock mode
You can set which sounds or notifications are turned off when bedside clock mode is on.
1. On the home screen or in the Applications folder, click the Clock icon.
2. Press the
key > Options.
3. In the Bedside Mode section, do any of the following:
•
•
•
•
To turn off the flashing LED notification, select the Disable LED checkbox.
To turn off the connection to the wireless network, so that your BlackBerry smartphone doesn't receive phone
calls or messages, select the Disable Radio checkbox.
To dim the screen, select the Dim Screen checkbox.
To use a different sound profile, change the Sound Profile field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Turn on bedside clock mode
You can set options for bedside clock mode so that you can view the clock without being interrupted by incoming calls or
messages.
1. On the Home screen or in the Applications folder, click the Clock icon.
2. Press the
key > Enter Bedside Mode.
After you finish: To turn off bedside clock mode, press the
key.
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Use the stopwatch
1. On the Home screen or in the Applications folder, click the Clock icon.
2. Press the
3.
key > Stopwatch.
Click the start/stop icon.
• To record lap times, click the lap icon.
• To stop timing, click the start/stop icon again.
• To send the results in a message, press the
key > Send Results. Click a message type.
Use the timer
1. On the Home screen or in the Applications folder, click the Clock icon.
2. Press the
key > Timer.
3. Press the
key > Set Timer.
4. Set the time.
5. Click OK.
•
•
To start or stop the timer, click the start/stop icon.
To reset the timer, click the reset icon.
The timer continues to count down after you exit the Clock application.
Change timer notification options
1. On the Home screen or in the Applications folder, click the Clock icon.
2. Press the
key > Options.
3. In the Countdown Timer section, change the Timer Tone, Volume, or Vibration fields.
4. Press the
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Troubleshooting: Clock
The time on my smartphone isn't correct
1. On the Home screen or in the Applications folder, click the Clock icon.
2. Press the
key > Set Time.
3. Try one of the following actions:
•
If the Update Time field is set to Automatic, press the
•
•
If you've traveled to a different time zone, set the Time Zone field to display the correct time zone.
If you're in a region that has recently made changes to daylight saving time or has switched to a different time
zone, you might need to update the time zone data on your BlackBerry smartphone. To update the time zone
data, press the
key > Get Time Zone Updates. For this feature to be supported, your wireless service plan
must include data services (such as email messages or browser service). If your email account uses a BlackBerry
Enterprise Server, you might not be able update your time zone data. For more information, contact your
administrator.
key > Update Time.
Related information
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Tasks and memos
Create a task or memo
You can create tasks in the Tasks application or Calendar application, and you can make any of your tasks visible in the
calendar.
1.
On the Home screen, click the Calendar icon, or in the Applications folder, click the Tasks icon or MemoPad icon.
• To create a task in the Calendar application, press the
key > New. Type the task title and fill in the details,
such as the due date and recurrence.
• To create a task in the Tasks application, click Add Task. Type the task title and fill in the details, such as the due
date and recurrence.
• To create a memo, click New Memo. Type a title and the memo.
2. Press the
key > Save.
Send a task or memo
1. On the Home screen or in the Applications folder, click the Tasks icon or MemoPad icon.
2. Highlight a task or memo.
3. Press the
key > Forward As.
4. Click a message type.
Change or delete a task or memo
On the Home screen or in the Applications folder, click the Tasks icon or MemoPad icon.
•
To change the task or memo, click it. Change the task or memo information. Press the
•
To delete the task or memo, highlight it. Press the
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Change the status of a task
1. On the Home screen or in the Applications folder, click the Tasks icon.
2. Highlight a task.
3. Press the
•
•
key.
To mark the task as complete, click Mark Completed.
To mark the task as deferred, in progress, or waiting, click Open. Change the Status field. Press the
Save.
key >
Hide completed tasks
1. On the Home screen or in the Applications folder, click the Tasks icon.
2. Press the
key > Hide Completed.
Show tasks in the calendar
1. On the Home screen, click the Calendar icon.
2. Press the
key > Options > Calendar Display and Actions.
3. Select the Show Tasks check box.
4. Press the
key > Save.
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Synchronizing tasks and memos
About synchronization and reconciliation
The wireless data synchronization and wireless email reconciliation features are designed to synchronize organizer data
(contacts, calendar entries, tasks, and memos) and reconcile email between your BlackBerry smartphone and the email
application on your computer over the wireless network.
In rare cases, if your smartphone doesn't recognize fields in a contact, calendar entry, or email account, some data or
email can't be synchronized or reconciled.
If wireless data synchronization isn't available on your smartphone or if you turned off this feature, you can use the
BlackBerry Desktop Software to synchronize your organizer data. For more information, see the Help in the BlackBerry
Desktop Software.
Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your computer, especially before you
update any software. Maintaining a current backup file on your computer might allow you to recover smartphone data if
your smartphone is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue.
Synchronize organizer data over the wireless network
Before you begin: Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your computer,
especially before you update any software. Maintaining a current backup file on your computer might allow you to recover
smartphone data if your smartphone is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue.
If you change the same organizer data item on your BlackBerry smartphone and in the email application on your
computer, the organizer data on your computer takes precedence over the organizer data on your smartphone.
1. In the Contacts application, Calendar application, Tasks application, or MemoPad, press the
key > Options.
2. If necessary, click a calendar or contact list.
3. Select the Wireless Synchronization checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
After you finish: If you use the BlackBerry Internet Service, you must use the BlackBerry Desktop Software to
synchronize calendar data. For more information, see the Help in the BlackBerry Desktop Software.
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About backing up and restoring smartphone data
If you have installed the BlackBerry Desktop Software on your computer, you can back up and restore most of your
BlackBerry smartphone data, including messages, organizer data, fonts, saved searches, and browser bookmarks using
the BlackBerry Desktop Software. For more information, see the Help in the BlackBerry Desktop Software.
If you haven't saved anything on your media card, you can back up and restore most of your smartphone data using your
media card.
If your email account uses a BlackBerry Enterprise Server, you might be able to restore synchronized organizer data to
your smartphone over the wireless network. To restore synchronized organizer data over the wireless network, you must
have an activation password. For more information, contact your administrator.
Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your computer, especially before you
update any software. Maintaining a current backup file on your computer might allow you to recover smartphone data if
your smartphone is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue.
About synchronization conflicts
A synchronization conflict occurs when you change the same email or organizer data item on your BlackBerry
smartphone and in the email application on your computer.
If you reconcile your email using wireless email reconciliation, on your smartphone, you can set whether the email on your
smartphone or the email on your computer takes precedence when an email reconciliation conflict occurs.
If you synchronize your organizer data using wireless data synchronization, the organizer data on your computer takes
precedence over the organizer data on your smartphone when a data synchronization conflict occurs.
Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your computer, especially before you
update any software. Maintaining a current backup file on your computer might allow you to recover smartphone data if
your smartphone is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue.
Manage data synchronization conflicts
You can change how conflicts that occur during organizer data synchronization are resolved by turning off wireless data
synchronization, changing conflict resolution options, and synchronizing organizer data using the synchronization tool of
the BlackBerry Desktop Software. For more information about managing conflicts that occur during organizer data
synchronization, see the Help in the BlackBerry Desktop Software.
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About categories
You can create categories to group your contacts, tasks, and memos. You can also narrow the contacts, tasks, and
memos that appear based on categories.
Category names are not case sensitive. More than one category can apply to a contact, task, or memo. If you use IBM
Lotus Notes, you can apply more than one category to a task on your BlackBerry smartphone, but only one category
synchronizes with the task in Lotus Notes.
Categories are shared between the contact list, the task list, and the memo list and changes that you make in one
application are made in all applications.
Categorize a contact, task, or memo
1. When you are creating or changing a contact, task, or memo, press the
key > Categories.
2. Select the check box beside a category.
3. Press the
key > Save.
After you finish: To remove a category from a contact, task, or memo, clear the check box beside the category.
Create a category for contacts, tasks, or
memos
You can create categories to organize items in the Contacts application, Tasks application, and MemoPad.
1. On the Home screen or in the Applications folder, click the Contacts icon, Tasks icon, or MemoPad icon.
2. Press the
key > Filter.
3. Press the
key > New.
4. Type a name for the category.
5. Press the
key on the keyboard.
After you finish: To delete a category, highlight the category. Press the
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Turn off the prompt that appears before
you delete items
You can turn off the prompt that appears before you delete messages, call logs, contacts, calendar entries, tasks,
memos, or passwords.
1. On the Home screen, click the application icon for an application that prompts you before you delete items.
2. Press the
key > Options.
3. If necessary, click General Options.
4. Clear the Confirm Delete checkbox.
5. Press the
key > Save.
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Typing
How to: Typing
Typing icons
These icons appear in the upper-right corner of the screen when you type.
CAP lock (capital letter lock)
Multi-tap mode
NUM lock (number lock)
Current input language
Alt mode
Typing basics
Copy and paste at a glance
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Highlight, cut, copy, or paste text
1. Press and hold the
•
•
key.
To highlight text character by character, on the trackpad, slide your finger left or right.
To highlight text line by line, on the trackpad, slide your finger up or down.
2. Press the
key.
3. Click Cut or Copy.
4. Place the cursor where you want to insert the cut or copied text.
5. Press the
key > Paste.
Type a symbol
Press the
key. Type the letter that appears below the symbol.
Type a special character or letter with an accent
Press and hold a letter key on the keyboard and, on the trackpad, slide your finger left or right until the special character
or the letter with an accent appears.
Clear text from a field
In a field that you typed text into, press the
key > Clear Field.
Typing input methods
About typing input methods
The typing input method that you use determines how you type. For example, if you're using the predictive input method,
your BlackBerry smartphone displays a list of suggested words as you type so that you don't have to type the entire word.
The language that you're typing in determines the typing input methods that are available. If you're typing in a language
that has multiple typing input methods, you can switch between typing input methods when you're typing. When you're
typing in certain fields such as password fields, your smartphone might automatically switch your typing input method.
Change options for typing input methods
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
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2. Click Typing and Language > Typing.
3. For a keyboard, click Advanced Style Options.
4. Change the options.
5. Press the
key > Save.
Change your typing style
You can change how your BlackBerry smartphone recognizes what you type by selecting a typing style.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Typing and Language > Typing.
3. For a keyboard, do one of the following:
•
•
To turn off all typing assistance, change the Style field to Direct.
To set your smartphone to suggest word predictions as you type, change the Style field to Predictive.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Related information
I have no Advanced Style Options, 219
Type text using the predictive input method
When you are typing text, do any of the following:
• To select the highlighted suggestion and start typing a new word, press the
• To select the highlighted suggestion and continue typing, click the word.
• To ignore the suggestions, keep typing.
key on the keyboard.
Find more information about typing in other languages
You can learn to type in other languages such as Chinese and Thai by reading the Typing Guides that are available online.
Visit www.blackberry.com/go/docs and search for the Typing Guide in your language.
Turn on or turn off trackpad sounds
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Typing and Language > Trackpad Sensitivity.
3. Select or clear the Audible Roll checkbox.
4. Press the
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Set the trackpad sensitivity
You can set how the trackpad responds to your touch. A high sensitivity level requires less pressure than a lower
sensitivity level.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Typing and Language > Trackpad Sensitivity.
3. Change the Horizontal Sensitivity field and Vertical Sensitivity field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Set the cursor speed
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Typing and Language > Keyboard.
3. Change the Key Rate field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Custom dictionary
Add, change, or delete a word in the custom dictionary
You can add words to the custom dictionary so that your BlackBerry smartphone recognizes the word when you check
spelling.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2.
Click Typing and Language > Custom Dictionary.
• To add a word to the custom dictionary, press the
key on the keyboard.
key > New. Type a word or letter combination. Press the
• To change a word in the custom dictionary, press the
key > Edit. Change the word. Press the
the keyboard.
• To delete a word from the custom dictionary, highlight the word. Press the
key > Delete.
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Stop adding items automatically to the custom dictionary
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Typing and Language > Typing.
3. For a keyboard, click Advanced Style Options.
4. Clear the Typing checkbox.
5. Clear the Names checkbox.
6. Change the Email field to Off.
7. Press the
key > Save.
Word substitution
Depending on the display language that you use, this feature might not be supported.
About word substitution
Word substitution is designed to replace specific text that you type with preloaded word substitution entries. If you type
text that can be replaced with a word substitution entry, the text changes after you press the Space key.
Your BlackBerry smartphone has built-in word substitution entries that correct common mistakes. For example, word
substitution changes hte to the. You can create word substitution entries for your common typing mistakes or for
abbreviations. For example, you might create a word substitution entry that replaces ttyl with talk to you later.
Undo a word substitution change
If the word substitution feature changes a word that you don't want to change, you can undo the change.
When you're typing, press the
key twice.
Create a word substitution entry
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Typing and Language > Word Substitution.
3. Press the
key > New.
4. In the Replace field, type the text to replace.
5.
In the With field, do one of the following:
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• To insert a macro (for example, the current date or time), press the
key > Insert Macro.
6. Do one of the following:
•
•
To capitalize the entry exactly as you typed it, change the Using field to Specified Case.
To capitalize the entry according to the context, change the Using field to SmartCase.
7. In the Language field, change the language.
8. Press the
key > Save.
Change or delete a word substitution entry
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Typing and Language > Word Substitution.
3. Highlight a word substitution entry.
4. Press the
•
•
key.
To change the word substitution entry, click Edit. Change the entry. Press the
To delete the word substitution entry, click Delete.
key > Save.
Turn off word substitution
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Typing and Language > Typing.
3. For a keyboard, click Advanced Style Options.
4. Clear the Spelling checkbox.
5. Press the
key > Save.
Spelling checker
You can check spelling if your input language is set to Afrikaans, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch,
English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian,
Spanish, Swedish, or Turkish.
Stop displaying spelling suggestions in the list that appears when you
type
By default, if you start typing a letter combination that your BlackBerry smartphone doesn't recognize, spelling
suggestions, when available, appear in bold in the list that appears when you type.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Typing and Language > Typing.
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3. For a keyboard, click Advanced Style Options.
4. Clear the Spelling checkbox.
5. Press the
key > Save.
Change options for checking spelling
You can change the type and length of words that the spelling checker includes when checking spelling. For example, you
might not want the spelling checker to include acronyms or one-letter words. You can also set your BlackBerry
smartphone to check spelling automatically before you send an email.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Typing and Language > Spell Check.
3. Change one or more options.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Check spelling
You can check spelling in messages, calendar entries, tasks, or memos that you create.
1. Press the
2.
key > Check Spelling.
Do any of the following:
• To accept the suggested spelling, click a word in the list that appears.
• To ignore the suggested spelling, press the
key.
• To ignore all instances of the suggested spelling, press the
• To add the word to the custom dictionary, press the
• To stop checking spelling, press the
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Troubleshooting: Typing
I can't check spelling
You can check only the spelling of text that you type. You can check spelling in English, Afrikaans, Arabic, Catalan,
Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese,
Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, and Turkish.
I have no Advanced Style Options
If you changed your smartphone typing style to Direct, Advanced Style Options isn't available.
If you change your smartphone typing style back to a typing style other than Direct, Advanced Style Options becomes
available again.
Related information
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Keyboard
How to: Keyboard
Assign an application to a convenience key
Your BlackBerry smartphone has one or more convenience keys on the side of the smartphone. Depending on your
theme, you might not be able to change the application that is assigned to a convenience key.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Device > Convenience Key.
3. Change the Right Side Convenience Key Opens field or Left Side Convenience Key Opens field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Change the default currency symbol
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Typing and Language > Keyboard.
3. Change the Currency Key field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Set the cursor speed
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Typing and Language > Keyboard.
3. Change the Key Rate field.
4. Press the
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Turn on key tones
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Typing and Language > Keyboard.
3. Select the Key Tone checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Turn on or turn off trackpad sounds
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Typing and Language > Trackpad Sensitivity.
3. Select or clear the Audible Roll checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Set the trackpad sensitivity
You can set how the trackpad responds to your touch. A high sensitivity level requires less pressure than a lower
sensitivity level.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Typing and Language > Trackpad Sensitivity.
3. Change the Horizontal Sensitivity field and Vertical Sensitivity field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Troubleshooting: Keyboard
No application opens when I press a Convenience key
Try the following:
•
•
If you haven't done so, assign an application to the key.
Verify that you didn't delete the application that you assigned to the key.
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Language
How to: Language
About typing input languages
You can set a typing input language to use when you type. The typing input language can be different from the display
language. For example, you might use your BlackBerry smartphone in French, but type messages in English.
When you set a typing input language, Word Substitution and other typing options change to the selected language.
Add a language to your smartphone
You can use the BlackBerry Desktop Software to add a typing input or display language to your BlackBerry smartphone.
To download the BlackBerry Desktop Software, from your computer, visit www.blackberry.com/desktop and select the
appropriate option for your computer.
Connect your smartphone to your computer and open the BlackBerry Desktop Software.
After you finish:
For more information about adding typing input and display languages, see the Help in the BlackBerry Desktop Software.
Related information
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Delete a language from your smartphone
You can delete typing input or display languages that you don't use to increase the amount of storage space available on
your BlackBerry smartphone.
1. On the home screen, click the Setup icon.
2. Click Languages and Input Methods.
3. Under Manage Languages and Input Methods, select the languages you want to keep.
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4. Click Update.
Any languages that you don't select are deleted from your smartphone.
Change an input or display language
Before you begin: In order to change an input or display language, the language must already be installed on your
BlackBerry smartphone. If the language you want to use is not installed on your smartphone, you might be able to add it
using the BlackBerry Desktop Software. For more information, see the Help in the BlackBerry Desktop Software .
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Typing and Language > Language.
3. For each field, in the drop-down list, click the language you want to use.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Use a shortcut for switching typing input languages
When you use a shortcut to switch languages, your smartphone allows you to switch between the languages that you have
set in the Input Language field.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2.
Click Typing and Language > Language.
• To switch the typing input language by holding the
Keys field to Alt-Enter.
• To switch the typing input language by holding the
Keys field to Shift-Space.
3. Press the
key and pressing the
key and pressing the
key, change the Shortcut
key, change the Shortcut
key > Save.
After you finish: To turn off the shortcut for switching typing input languages, change the Shortcut Keys field to None.
Change which languages appear when you switch
input languages
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Typing and Language > Language.
3. Beside Input Language, click Manage.
4. Select or clear the checkbox beside a language.
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5. Click Save.
Troubleshooting: Language
Some characters don't appear correctly on my
smartphone
The BlackBerry Enterprise Server or BlackBerry Internet Service that's associated with your BlackBerry smartphone
might not support the characters. For more information, contact your wireless service provider or administrator.
I can't find a display language on my smartphone
If you can't find a display language on your BlackBerry smartphone, the display language might not be installed. To add a
language to your smartphone, you can use the BlackBerry Desktop Software.
Related information
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Screen display
How to: Screen display
Use a picture as your smartphone wallpaper
1. On the home screen, click the Media icon > Pictures icon.
2. Browse to a picture.
3. Press the
key > Set As Wallpaper.
Set options for backlighting
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Display > Screen Display.
3. Do any of the following:
•
•
•
To change the brightness of the backlight for the screen, change the Backlight Brightness field.
To change the length of time that the backlight stays on when you're not touching your BlackBerry smartphone,
change the Backlight Timeout field.
To stop the backlight from adjusting to lighting conditions, clear the Automatically Dim Backlight checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Related information
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Change the display font
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Display > Screen Display.
3. Change the font fields.
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4. Press the
Screen display
key > Save.
Organizing applications on the Home screen
About organizing application icons
Application icons can appear on the Home screen or in folders on the Home screen. If you cannot see all your application
icons, they might be hidden. You can make all your application icons visible on the Home screen or in folders by selecting
Show All Icons from the Home screen menu.
You can reorder application icons to change which icons appear first on the Home screen. You can also create and delete
folders, change the folder icon style for folders that you create, and move application icons into folders and out of folders.
You can also select which panels appear on the Home screen by selecting Manage Panels from the Home screen menu.
Show, hide, or find an application icon
Depending on your theme, you might not be able to hide some application icons. You can also hide optional BlackBerry
Device Software updates.
On the home screen or in a folder, do any of the following:
• To see all your application icons, on the navigation bar, click All.
• To hide an application icon, highlight the icon. Press the
key > Hide Icon. If the icon appears in other panels,
you can hide the icon in all panels or in the current panel only.
• To show all hidden application icons, press the
key > Show All Icons.
• To stop hiding an application icon, highlight the icon. Press the
• To hide the
key > Unhide Icon.
icon, click the Options icon. Click Device > Software Updates. Highlight a software version. Press
the
key > Hide.
• To show all hidden BlackBerry Device Software updates, click the Options icon. Click Device > Software Updates.
Press the
key > Show All.
Move an application icon
1. On the Home screen or in an application folder, highlight an application icon.
2. Press the
•
•
•
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key.
To move the application icon to a different location on the Home screen, click Move. Click the new location.
To move the application icon into an application folder, click Move To Folder. Click an application folder.
To move the application icon out of an application folder, click Move To Folder. Click Home or an application
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Change where apps that you download appear
To find your downloaded apps more easily, you can set them to appear in a certain folder, including folders you create.
1. On the home screen, press the
key > Options.
2. Change the Downloads Folder field.
3. Press the
key > Save.
Add, rename, or delete a folder on the home screen
On the home screen, do one of the following:
• To add a folder, press the
key > Add Folder. Type a name for the folder. Click Add.
• To rename a folder, highlight a folder. Press the
• To delete a folder, highlight a folder. Press the
key > Edit Folder. Type a name for the folder. Click Save.
key > Delete.
Add a message that appears when your smartphone is
locked
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Display > Message on Lock Screen.
3. Type the text that you want to appear on the screen when your smartphone is locked.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Related information
Lock or unlock your smartphone, 29
Turn on flashing LED notification for wireless coverage
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Display > Screen Display.
3. Select the LED Coverage Indicator checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
When your BlackBerry smartphone is connected to the wireless network, the LED light flashes green.
After you finish: To turn off the wireless coverage notification, clear the LED Coverage Indicator checkbox.
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Use grayscale or reverse contrast for the screen
display
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Accessibility.
•
•
To use grayscale for the screen display, change the Color Contrast field to Greyscale.
To use reverse contrast for the screen display, change the Color Contrast field to Reverse Contrast.
3. Press the
key > Save.
Themes
About themes
Depending on your wireless service provider, you might be able to set a theme on your BlackBerry smartphone that
changes how items such as applications, indicators, words, and icons appear. Themes might be preloaded on your
smartphone. You might also be able to download themes from the BlackBerry App World.
Change themes
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Display > Screen Display.
3. In the Theme section, click a theme.
4. Click Activate.
After you finish: To delete a theme, click the theme. Click Delete.
Troubleshooting: Screen display
My display changed
Depending on your theme, display options such as icons, fonts, and your home screen background might change when
you switch themes.
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No application opens when I press a Convenience key
Try the following:
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If you haven't done so, assign an application to the key.
Verify that you didn't delete the application that you assigned to the key.
The screen turns off
When you don't use your BlackBerry smartphone for a period of time, the screen turns off to conserve battery power. You
can change the length of time that the backlight stays on when you aren't touching your smartphone.
To turn on the screen, click the trackpad or press a key.
Related information
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GPS technology
Depending on your wireless service provider, this feature might not be supported.
How to: GPS technology
Depending on your wireless service provider, this feature might not be supported.
Turn off location aiding or location data
Location aiding and location data, if available for your BlackBerry smartphone, improve the performance of GPS
technology, but because these features use the wireless network, your data service charges might be increased. To avoid
these charges, you can turn off location aiding or location data, but it might take longer for your smartphone to get your
GPS location. For more information about data service charges, contact your wireless service provider.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Device > Location Settings.
•
•
•
•
To turn off location aiding, in the Location Aiding section, change the Setting field to Disabled.
To turn off location aiding while roaming, in the Location Aiding section, change the Setting field to Disabled
While Roaming.
To turn off location data, in the Location Data section, change the Setting field to Disabled.
To turn off location data while roaming, in the Location Data section, change the Setting field to Disabled While
Roaming.
3. Press the
key > Save.
Turn on GPS technology
Before you begin: Depending on your BlackBerry® smartphone model and wireless network, this feature might not be
supported.
Note: The GPS options that appear on your smartphone might differ slightly from the options that appear in this task.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
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2. Click Device > Location Settings.
3. Change the Location Services field to Location On.
4. Press the
key > Save.
After you finish: To turn off GPS technology, change the Location Services field to Location Off.
Set the GPS receiver that you use to track your
movement
Before you begin: To perform this task, if you don't have an internal GPS receiver, you must pair your BlackBerry
smartphone with a Bluetooth enabled GPS receiver.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Device > Location Settings.
3. Change the GPS Data Source field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Prevent others from tracking your location
If your email account uses a BlackBerry Enterprise Server, your administrator might be able to track the location of your
BlackBerry smartphone. For more information, contact your administrator.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Device > Location Settings.
3. Change the Location Services field to Location Off.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Get your GPS location
Before you begin: Depending on your wireless service provider and wireless network, this feature might not be supported.
Your BlackBerry smartphone must have an internal GPS receiver or be paired with a Bluetooth enabled GPS receiver to
perform this task.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Device > Location Settings.
3. Press the
key > Refresh Location.
The longitude and latitude coordinates for your current location appear.
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Troubleshooting: GPS technology
Depending on your wireless service provider, this feature might not be supported.
I can't use GPS technology
Depending on your wireless service provider, this feature might not be supported.
If you are outdoors, move away from buildings and expose your BlackBerry smartphone to open sky. If you are indoors,
move close to a window.
If you paired your smartphone with a Bluetooth enabled GPS receiver, verify that the Bluetooth enabled GPS receiver is
turned on. If you are using GPS technology for the first time, wait a short period of time for your smartphone to get your
GPS location.
If your email account is associated with a BlackBerry Enterprise Server, your administrator can add the IT policy rule to
your smartphone that turns off GPS technology. For more information, contact your adminstrator.
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Maps
How to: Maps
Map basics
Get directions
1. On the home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
3.
key > Get Directions.
Do one of the following to specify a starting location:
•
•
•
•
•
•
To specify your current location, if your BlackBerry smartphone has an internal GPS receiver or is paired with a
Bluetooth enabled GPS receiver, set the Start field to My Location.
To specify the location that you're currently viewing on a map, set the Start field to Use center of map. If you're
viewing a favorite location, click the location address.
To specify a new location by selecting the location on a map, set the Start field to Select from map. Click the
location on the map.
To specify a location or contact, set the Start field to Find Location. In the Find a store, café, etc. field, type the
information for the location or contact. Press the
key. Click a location or contact.
To specify a new location by typing the address, set the Start field to Find Location. In the Find an address field,
key. Click the location.
type the address. Press the
To specify a favorite location, set the Start field to From Favorites. In the list, click a favorite location.
4. Repeat step 3 to specify an ending location.
5. To change the route options, click Route Options. Select the Fastest or Shortest option. Select or clear the checkbox
beside one or more route options. Click OK.
6. Click Search.
After you finish:
•
To view your route on a map, press the
•
To reverse the list of directions, press the
key > View on Map.
key > Reverse Directions.
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Clear a map
When you clear a map, any route information displayed on the map no longer appears.
1. On the Home screen, click the Maps icon.
2. On a map, press the
> Clear Map.
View an address on a map using a link
When your BlackBerry smartphone recognizes an address in certain applications, such as instant messaging applications
or the MemoPad, your smartphone underlines the address.
1. Highlight an underlined address.
2. Press the
key > View on Map.
Send a location
You can send a location as a message, for example, in an email or instant message. The message that you send includes
a link to the location so that the recipient can view the location on a map.
1.
Do one of the following:
• To send a location you are viewing on a map, press the
key.
• To send a location that's in a list, such as your list of favorite locations, go to the list. Highlight the location. Press
the
key.
2. Click Send Location.
3. Click a message type.
Copy a location
1.
Do one of the following:
• To copy a location you are viewing on a map, press the
key.
• To copy a location that's in a list, such as your list of favorite locations, go to the list. Highlight the location. Press
the
key.
2. Click Copy Location.
After you finish: To paste the location, press the
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Zoom in to or out from a map
To zoom in to or out from a map, your BlackBerry smartphone must be in zoom mode and not pan mode. The mode that
your smartphone is in is displayed at the top of the map.
1. On the Home screen, click the Maps icon.
2. If your smartphone is in pan mode, press the
3.
key > Zoom Mode.
Do one of the following:
• To zoom in, on the trackpad, slide your finger up.
• To zoom to a point on a map, press the
key > Zoom to Point.
• To zoom out, on the trackpad, slide your finger down.
Pan a map
To pan a map, your BlackBerry smartphone must be in pan mode and not zoom mode. The mode that your smartphone is
in is displayed at the top of the map.
1. On the Home screen, click the Maps icon.
2. If your smartphone is in zoom mode, press the
key > Pan Mode.
3. On the trackpad, slide your finger in any direction.
Map favorites
Add a location to your list of favorites
1. On the Home screen, click the Maps icon.
2. View a location on a map.
3. Press the
key > Add as Favorite > OK.
After you finish: To view the list of your favorite locations, press the
key > Favorites.
View your favorite locations on a map
You can view all of your favorite locations on a map or you can pick and choose which favorite locations are displayed.
1. On the home screen, click the Maps icon.
2. Press the
key > Favorites.
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3. Do one of the following:
•
•
To show all favorite locations, select the Show All Favorites on the Map checkbox.
To remove favorite locations from a map, clear the Show All Favorites on the Map checkbox, and then clear the
favorite locations that you don't want to appear.
4. Press the
key.
Change the information for a location in your list of favorites
1. On the Home screen, click the Maps icon.
2. Press the
key > Favorites.
3. Highlight a location.
4. Press the
key > Edit Favorite.
5. Do any of the following:
•
•
In the Label field, type a new name for the location.
In the Description field, type a description of the location.
6. Click OK.
Delete a location from your list of favorites
1. On the Home screen, click the Maps icon.
2. Press the
key > Favorites.
3. Highlight a location.
4. Press the
key > Remove as Favorite.
5. Click Yes.
Promotions and coupons
Find promotions near you
You can use the Maps application to find the locations of available promotions.
1. On the home screen, click the Maps icon.
2. Press the
key > Show Deals.
3. Do one of the following:
•
•
•
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To sort promotions by distance from your current location, select Sort from my location.
To sort promotions by distance on the map you're vieweing, select Sort from map center.
To view the location of the deals on the map, select View All on Map.
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After you finish: To remove promotion markers from a map, press the
key > Clear Map.
Depending on your wireless service provider, this feature might not be available.
View a coupon or a Groupon offer
If a promotion includes a coupon or a Groupon offer, you can view the offer details on the promotion page. If you have a
Groupon account, you can log in from the Maps application.
1. On the home screen, click the Maps icon.
2. Press the
key > Show Deals.
3. Select a promotion.
4. Select Show Coupon.
View more promotion details
1. On the home screen, click the Maps icon.
2. Press the
key > Show Deals.
3. Do any of the following:
•
•
•
•
To view the promotion location, select Map.
To view directions to the promotion location, select Route, confirm the Start and End locations, and select
Search.
To view the related website, select Web.
To call the business, select Call.
Personalize: Maps
Change the units of measure for maps
1. On a map, press the
key > Options.
2. Click Set Global Map Services.
3. Change the System of Measurement field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
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Change the font settings for maps
If you change the font settings for maps, your font settings for all other applications do not change.
1. On a map, press the
key > Options.
2. Click Set Global Map Services.
3. Perform any of the following actions:
•
•
Change the Default Font Family field.
Change the Minimum Font Size field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Change the display language for maps
If you change your display language for maps, the display language settings for all other applications do not change.
1. On a map, press the
key > Options.
2. Click Set Global Map Services.
3. Do one of the following:
•
•
To view text on maps only in English, change the Map Display Language field to English.
To view text on maps in the language of the location you are viewing, change the Map Display Language field to
International.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Keep backlighting on when you track your movement
By default, backlighting turns off automatically after a specified time to conserve battery power. You can change map
options so that backlighting remains on when you track your movement unless the battery power level drops below a
specified percentage.
1. On the home screen, click the Maps icon.
2. Press the
key > Options.
3. Change the Backlight Timeout When Battery Level field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Related information
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Set the GPS receiver that you use to track your
movement
Before you begin: To perform this task, if you don't have an internal GPS receiver, you must pair your BlackBerry
smartphone with a Bluetooth enabled GPS receiver.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Device > Location Settings.
3. Change the GPS Data Source field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Troubleshooting: Maps
I can't use GPS technology
Depending on your wireless service provider, this feature might not be supported.
If you are outdoors, move away from buildings and expose your BlackBerry smartphone to open sky. If you are indoors,
move close to a window.
If you paired your smartphone with a Bluetooth enabled GPS receiver, verify that the Bluetooth enabled GPS receiver is
turned on. If you are using GPS technology for the first time, wait a short period of time for your smartphone to get your
GPS location.
If your email account is associated with a BlackBerry Enterprise Server, your administrator can add the IT policy rule to
your smartphone that turns off GPS technology. For more information, contact your adminstrator.
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Applications
How to: Applications
About multitasking
Your BlackBerry smartphone supports multitasking, which allows you to run more than one application at a time. During a
call, for example, you might want to switch to the Calendar application to view your appointments or switch to the
Contacts application to look up a contact. While you are playing a song, you might want to switch to the Messages
application to reply to a message.
There are also shortcuts for most applications that can help you to perform common tasks quickly.
Note: The more applications that you have running, the more storage space and battery power your smartphone uses. To
optimize the performance of your smartphone, try to close applications when you are finished with them.
Related information
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Keep an application running in the background and
switch to another application
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•
•
To switch to another application, press and hold the
key until the application switcher appears. Click an
application icon. If the application icon that you want doesn't appear, click the Home icon and navigate to the
application icon that you are looking for.
To return to the Home screen if you are not on a call, press the
key.
To return to the Home screen if you are on call, press and hold the
Click the Home icon.
Note: If you press the
application.
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Close an app so that it is not running in the
background
To optimize the performance of your BlackBerry smartphone, try to close apps when you are finished with them.
1. To see which applications are running, press and hold the
key until the application switcher appears.
2. Click an application icon.
3.
In the app, do one of the following:
• Press the
key > Close.
• Press the
key. If necessary, continue to press the
key until the home screen appears.
Related information
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Require your smartphone password before adding an
app
Before you begin: To perform this task, you must have set a BlackBerry smartphone password.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Password.
3. Select the Prompt on Application Install check box.
4. Press the
key > Save.
View properties for an application
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Device > Application Management.
3. Click an application.
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Delete an application
If your email account uses a BlackBerry Enterprise Server, your organization might not permit you to delete some
applications. For more information, contact your administrator.
1. On the Home screen or in a folder, highlight an application icon.
2. Press the
key > Delete.
View the size of an application database
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Device > Device and Status Information.
3. Press the
key > Database Sizes.
Troubleshooting: Applications
I can't add, update, or return to the previous version of
an app
If your email account uses a BlackBerry Enterprise Server, your organization might not permit you to add or update
smartphone apps. For more information, contact your administrator.
Try the following actions:
•
•
Verify that your BlackBerry® smartphone is connected to the wireless network.
Verify that your smartphone has enough storage space to add or update the app.
I deleted an app that I want back
If you delete an app that you downloaded, you might be able to restore the app to your BlackBerry smartphone.
Try one of the following:
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•
If you downloaded the app from the BlackBerry App World storefront, on the Home screen, click the BlackBerry App
World icon. Press the
key > Help.
•
If you downloaded the app with the BlackBerry Desktop Software, for more information about restoring apps, see the
Help in the BlackBerry Desktop Software.
If you downloaded the app from your wireless service provider or a third-party organization, for more information
about restoring the app, contact your wireless service provider or the third-party organization.
•
Error messages: BlackBerry Device Software
"App" or "JVM" might appear before an error message. For example, "JVM Error 101" or "App Error 200."
Error message and cause
Possible solution
Error 101: Application error
Try the following actions:
Error 102: Java file error
•
•
Error 106: Graphics system error
Error 205: Security service error
Reset your BlackBerry smartphone.
If the error message still appears after you reset your smartphone, reload
your BlackBerry Device Software. The reload process deletes your
smartphone data.
Error 502: Process terminated error
Error 503: Data corruption issue
Error 504: Data corruption issue
Error 505: BlackBerry Device Software
update error
Error 507: Application file error
Error 508: Invalid object found
Error 512: System error
Error 523: BlackBerry Device Software
error
Error 525: System error
Error 526: Critical object missing
Error 527: Critical object missing
Error 529: File system corruption
Error 532: Application error
Error 543: Incompatible file system
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Error message and cause
Applications
Possible solution
Error 552: Insufficient storage space
available during startup
Error 561: Application error
Error 602: Application error
Error 603: Application error
Error 200: BlackBerry Device Software Try the following actions:
error
• Reset your smartphone.
Error 545: Incompatible file system
• If the error message still appears after you reset your smartphone, reload
your BlackBerry Device Software. The reload process deletes your
smartphone data.
• If the error message still appears after you reload your BlackBerry Device
Software, contact your wireless service provider.
Error 203: Application process
terminated
Reset your smartphone.
Error 501: Memory corruption
Contact your wireless service provider.
Error 517: Hardware/software conflict
Error 547: Hardware or system issue
Error 513: User attempted to reset the When this error occurs, all of your smartphone data is deleted to prevent
smartphone after exceeding the
unauthorized access to your information.
maximum number of permitted
If your email account uses a BlackBerry Enterprise Server, your administrator
password attempts
might be able to change options that will minimize the chance of this error
message appearing again. For more information, contact your administrator.
Try the following actions:
•
•
Error 576: IT policy issue
Related information
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Getting started: Security,
Reset your smartphone, 286
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Reload your BlackBerry Device Software. The reload process deletes your
smartphone data.
If the error message still appears after you reload your BlackBerry Device
Software, contact your wireless service provider.
Contact your administrator.
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Reload the BlackBerry Device Software using the BlackBerry Desktop
Software
Before you begin:
Before you reload the BlackBerry Device Software, download and install the latest version of the BlackBerry Desktop
Software.
You may need to reload the BlackBerry Device Software to resolve a technical issue. It might take up to an hour to reload
the BlackBerry Device Software. During that time, you can't disconnect your BlackBerry smartphone from your
computer.
Note: You might not be able to back up your smartphone data if you are reloading the BlackBerry Device Software to
resolve a technical issue, such as an application error.
1. Connect your smartphone to your computer.
2. Open the BlackBerry Desktop Software.
3. In the BlackBerry Desktop Software, click Update.
4. To download the most recent version of your BlackBerry Device Software, click Get update.
5. Do any of the following:
•
•
•
To keep a backup file of your smartphone data and settings, select the Back up your device data checkbox. This
backup file is restored to your smartphone after the software reload finishes. If you don't back up your data, your
smartphone data, settings, and email messages are deleted from your smartphone when you reload the software.
To encrypt your backup data, click Encrypt backup file.
If you want to receive an email when an updated version of the BlackBerry Device Software is available, select the
Email me when new versions are available checkbox.
6. Click Install update.
Related information
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BlackBerry ID
How to: BlackBerry ID
About BlackBerry ID
A BlackBerry ID gives you convenient access to multiple BlackBerry products and services. After you create a BlackBerry
ID, you can use your BlackBerry ID email address and password to log in to any BlackBerry product that supports
BlackBerry ID. With BlackBerry ID, you can manage apps that you downloaded from the BlackBerry App World storefront
and keep apps you downloaded when you switch smartphones.
You are prompted to log in using your BlackBerry ID when you set up a BlackBerry PlayBook tablet or a BlackBerry
smartphone running BlackBerry 7. If you previously created a BlackBerry ID, you must use it when you set up your new
tablet or smartphone (instead of creating a new BlackBerry ID). You can log in to both a tablet and a smartphone using
the same BlackBerry ID.
If you're using an older BlackBerry smartphone, you might be able to create a BlackBerry ID from within an app that
supports BlackBerry ID, or you can create a BlackBerry ID by visiting www.blackberry.com/blackberryid.
Create a BlackBerry ID
When you create a BlackBerry ID, you can use any email address as your BlackBerry ID username; you do not have to use
an email address that you added to your smartphone.
1. Do one of the following:
•
•
From a computer, visit www.blackberry.com/blackberryid. Click Register for a BlackBerry ID.
When you set up a BlackBerry PlayBook tablet or a BlackBerry smartphone running BlackBerry 7, click Create a
BlackBerry ID.
2. Complete the instructions on the screen.
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Change your BlackBerry ID information
You can change your display name, security question and answer, and password. You can change your BlackBerry ID
information from a computer or on a BlackBerry smartphone running BlackBerry 7. Depending on the app, you can also
change your information from inside an app that uses BlackBerry ID.
1. Do one of the following:
•
•
From a computer, visit www.blackberry.com/blackberryid.
On the home screen of your BlackBerry smartphone, click Options > Device > BlackBerry ID.
2. Complete the instructions on the screen.
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How to: BlackBerry Device Software
About updating the BlackBerry Device Software
You might want to update your BlackBerry Device Software to access new applications and features or to resolve a
technical issue. The duration of the update process can range from 15 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the type of
update, the amount of smartphone data, and the number of applications on your BlackBerry smartphone. You can't use
your smartphone or make emergency calls when the update is in progress.
Depending on your wireless service provider or administrator, you can update your BlackBerry Device Software over the
wireless network, from a website, or using the BlackBerry Desktop Software. If you download an update to your
smartphone over the wireless network, extra fees might apply depending on wireless service provider.
Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your computer, especially before you
update any software. Maintaining a current backup file on your computer might allow you to recover smartphone data if
your smartphone is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue.
Update the BlackBerry Device Software
You can use your BlackBerry smartphone when you download the BlackBerry Device Software but not while you install
the software. During the installation process, your smartphone might reset or display a white screen. Do not remove the
battery while the update is in progress.
If encryption is turned on, you might need to type your password at various times during the installation process.
Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your computer, especially before you
update any software. Maintaining a current backup file on your computer might allow you to recover smartphone data if
your smartphone is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue.
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BlackBerry Device Software
icon. If you don't have the
icon, on the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon. Click Device > Software Updates.
•
•
To update your software using the BlackBerry Desktop Software, from your computer, open the BlackBerry
Desktop Software. Connect your smartphone to your computer.
To update your software using a website, from your computer, visit www.blackberry.com/update. Click Check for
Updates. Connect your smartphone to your computer.
2. Complete the instructions on the screen.
After you finish:
If you updated your software over the wireless network, to delete the previous version of software that is temporarily
stored on your smartphone, on the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon. Click Device > Software Updates.
Press the
key > View Result. Press the
key > Delete Downgrade Data.
Related information
About backing up and restoring smartphone data, 179
About backing up and restoring smartphone data, 179
I can't update the BlackBerry Device Software over the wireless network, 250
My smartphone doesn't have enough available storage space to update the BlackBerry Device Software, 251
My smartphone doesn't have enough available storage space to update the BlackBerry Device Software, 251
BlackBerry Device Software, 248
Downgrade or return to the previous version of the
BlackBerry Device Software over the wireless network
Depending on the options that your wireless service provider or administrator sets, you might not be able to perform this
task.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2.
Click Device > Software Updates.
• If you recently updated your BlackBerry Device Software, to return to the previous software version, press the
key > View Result > Downgrade.
• To downgrade to an earlier software version, scroll to a software version that the
icon appears beside. Click
Perform Downgrade. Follow the instructions on the screen.
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Find your smartphone model number and version of
the BlackBerry Device Software
Do one of the following:
•
•
On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon. Click Device > About Device Versions.
If supported by your input language, in a message or memo, type myver followed by a space.
Troubleshooting: BlackBerry Device
Software
I can't update the BlackBerry Device Software over
the wireless network
Depending on the options that your wireless service provider or administrator sets, you might not be able to update your
BlackBerry Device Software over the wireless network.
Try the following actions:
•
•
•
•
•
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Verify that your BlackBerry smartphone is connected to a wireless network.
Verify that you're not roaming outside of your wireless service provider's wireless coverage area. Depending on your
wireless service provider, you might not be able to update your BlackBerry Device Software when roaming. For more
information, contact your wireless service provider.
Try to update your BlackBerry Device Software over the wireless network at a later time. Depending on your wireless
service provider, you might not be able to update your BlackBerry Device Software at certain times of the day, when
there is a greater volume of network traffic.
Try visiting your wireless service provider's website, as you might be able to update your BlackBerry Device Software
from the website.
If your work email account is associated with a BlackBerry Enterprise Server, check with your administrator for
BlackBerry Device Software updates. Your administrator might not allow you to update your software over the
wireless network, or might allow you to update only to a specific version.
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My smartphone doesn't have enough available storage
space to update the BlackBerry Device Software
Try the following actions:
•
•
•
Delete display languages, themes, or third-party applications that you don't use.
Delete messages and calendar entries that you don't need.
Delete browsing information.
My smartphone responds slowly or freezes
Try the following actions:
•
•
•
•
Close unused applications.
Free some of your application storage.
Update your BlackBerry Device Software.
Remove and re-insert the battery. For more information about inserting the battery, see the printed documentation
that came with your BlackBerry smartphone, or visit www.blackberry.com/docs/smartphones and see the Start Here
guide for your smartphone.
Related information
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Manage Connections
Mobile network
How to: Mobile network
Manage Connections at a glance
Check which wireless networks your smartphone connects to
The types of networks listed do not reflect network connections, only the ability of your BlackBerry smartphone model to
connect to those networks. For more information about the wireless networks that your smartphone connects to, see the
Safety and Product Information booklet for your smartphone.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Device > About Device Versions. The types of networks your smartphone can connect to are listed in the
brackets after your smartphone model.
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Turn on, turn off, or check the status of a network connection
You should keep network connections turned off in certain places, such as on an airplane or in a hospital. For more
information, see the Safety and Product Information booklet for your BlackBerry smartphone.
On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
•
•
•
•
To turn on a network connection, select the checkbox beside a connection type.
To turn off a network connection, clear the checkbox beside a connection type.
To turn on the network connections that were turned on previously, click Restore Connections.
To check the status of a network connection, click Service Status.
Related information
I can't connect to the mobile network, 258
I can't connect to a Wi-Fi network, 267
Turn on or turn off airplane mode
You should keep network connections turned off in certain places, such as on an airplane or in a hospital. For more
information, see the Safety and Product Information booklet for your BlackBerry smartphone.
On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
•
•
To turn on airplane mode, click All Off.
To turn off airplane mode, click Restore Connections.
Related information
Turn on or turn off data service or set roaming options, 254
Turn on, turn off, or check the status of a network connection, 253
Roaming
About roaming and international roaming
In most cases, your BlackBerry smartphone automatically connects to the appropriate wireless network when you travel
outside your wireless service provider's coverage area. Sometimes you might have to provide login information before you
can access a wireless network. When you roam, the triangular roaming indicator appears at the top of the home screen.
If your smartphone requires a SIM card, your wireless service provider might need to set up your SIM card with roaming
services before you can roam.
If your smartphone normally connects to a CDMA network and your smartphone supports international roaming, you
might need to get a SIM card that is set up for international roaming from your wireless service provider. Your phone
number stays the same when you travel internationally.
For more information about roaming and roaming fees, contact your wireless service provider.
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Switch wireless networks manually
Before you begin: To switch wireless networks manually, your wireless service plan must include this service and your
BlackBerry smartphone must be connected to a GSM or UMTS network.
Your smartphone is designed to switch to an appropriate wireless network automatically when you travel.
1. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Mobile Network.
3. Change the Network Selection Mode field to Manual.
4. Click a wireless network.
5. Press the
key > Close.
After you finish: To connect to your wireless service provider's wireless network again, change the Network Selection
Mode field to Automatic.
Related information
I can't connect to the mobile network, 258
Turn on or turn off data service or set roaming options
Depending on your wireless service plan, you might be able to turn off data service (email messages, PIN messages, text
messages with attachments, and browser service) on your BlackBerry smartphone so that only phone and basic text
messaging are available. You can also set your smartphone to turn off data services when roaming, which might prevent
you from receiving additional roaming charges. For more information, contact your wireless service provider.
1. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Mobile Network.
3. Do one of the following:
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•
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To turn on or turn off data service, change the Data Services field.
To turn on or turn off data service when roaming, change the While Roaming field.
To receive a prompt when roaming that allows you to turn on or turn off data service, change the While Roaming
field to Prompt.
4. Press the
key > Close.
Related information
I can't connect to the mobile network, 258
Data service unavailable, 258
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Preferred wireless network list
About the preferred wireless network list
Your wireless service provider might have agreements with other wireless service providers that permit you to use their
services when you are traveling. You can use the preferred wireless network list to control the order in which your
BlackBerry smartphone uses these other wireless networks.
Your smartphone tries to connect to a wireless network based on the order in which the wireless networks appear in your
preferred wireless network list. When you travel, your smartphone scans for the wireless networks on this list first. If no
wireless network on the list is available, your smartphone is designed to connect to another available wireless network
automatically.
Note: Extra fees usually apply when you roam. For more information about roaming fees, contact your wireless service
provider.
Add a wireless network to the preferred wireless network list
Before you begin: To perform this task, your BlackBerry smartphone must be connected to aGSM or UMTS network.
Depending on your wireless service plan, this feature might not be supported.
1. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Mobile Network.
3. Press the
key > My Preferred Network List.
4. Press the
key > Add Network.
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•
•
To scan for a wireless network to add, click Select From Available Networks. Click a wireless network. Click Select
Network.
To scan for a wireless network that is already known to your smartphone, click Select From Known Networks.
Click a wireless network. Click Select Network.
To add a wireless network, click Manual Entry. Set the priority for the wireless network. Type the MCC and MNC.
5. Press the
key > Close.
Delete a wireless network from the preferred wireless network list
Before you begin: To perform this task, your BlackBerry smartphone must be connected to a GSM or UMTS network.
Depending on your wireless service plan, this feature might not be supported.
1. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Mobile Network.
3. Press the
key > My Preferred Network List.
4. Highlight a wireless network.
5. Press the
key > Delete.
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6. Press the
Manage Connections
key > Close.
Change the order of preferred networks
Before you begin: To perform this task, your BlackBerry smartphone must be connected to a GSM or UMTS network.
Depending on your wireless service plan, this feature might not be supported. Your smartphone connects to networks
based on the order that they appear in the preferred network list.
1. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Mobile Network.
3. Press the
key > My Preferred Network List.
4. Highlight a wireless network.
5. Press the
key > Move.
6. Click the new location.
7. Press the
key > Close.
Change the connection speed for the wireless network
A faster connection speed requires more battery power.
Depending on your wireless service provider, you might not be able to change the connection speed for the wireless
network.
1. On the Home screen, click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Mobile Network.
3. Change the Network Mode field.
4. Press the
key > Close.
Related information
I can't connect to the mobile network, 258
Turn on flashing LED notification for wireless coverage
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Display > Screen Display.
3. Select the LED Coverage Indicator checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
When your BlackBerry smartphone is connected to the wireless network, the LED light flashes green.
After you finish: To turn off the wireless coverage notification, clear the LED Coverage Indicator checkbox.
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Wireless coverage indicators
Indicators in the upper-right corner of the home screen display the wireless coverage level for the area that you are using
your BlackBerry smartphone in. For more information about wireless coverage areas, contact your wireless service
provider.
Indicator
Description
Provides information about the strength of the wireless signal. Three or more
bars indicate a strong signal. A reduced signal display might indicate increased
power output from your smartphone as it attempts to connect to a weak signal.
3G
, 4G
, H+
, EDGE, GPRS, You're connected to a mobile network and you can access features such as
NXTL, MIKE, or NTWK
email messaging and Internet browsing. If you don't see one of the indicators,
you might be in an area of reduced wireless coverage where some features
aren't available (you might only be able to make a phone call or send and
receive text messages).
You can call only emergency numbers.
You're in an area of no wireless coverage.
The connection to the mobile network is turned off.
You're connected to a Wi-Fi network and you can access BlackBerry services
such as email messaging and Internet browsing over the Wi-Fi connection.
Your Wi-Fi connection is turned on, but you're not connected to a Wi-Fi
network, or you're connected to a Wi-Fi network, but you can't access
BlackBerry services such as email messaging and Internet browsing over the
Wi-Fi connection.
Your Bluetooth connection is turned on, and you're connected to a Bluetooth
enabled device.
Your Bluetooth connection is turned on, but you're not connected to a
Bluetooth enabled device.
Your NFC connection is turned on.
Related information
About emergency calls and Emergency Callback Mode, 63
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I can't connect to the mobile network
Try the following actions:
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•
•
•
•
If your BlackBerry smartphone uses a SIM card, verify that your SIM card is inserted in your smartphone correctly.
If your smartphone normally connects to a CDMA network and your smartphone supports international roaming, verify
that your smartphone is in global roaming mode and that your SIM card is inserted in your smartphone correctly.
Verify that you turned on the connection to the wireless network.
Verify that you're connected to your wireless service provider's network. If you switched wireless networks manually,
your smartphone remains connected to that wireless network until you select your wireless service provider's network
again.
If you set a specific speed for wireless network connections, verify that you're in a wireless coverage area that
supports the connection speed.
Related information
Turn on or turn off data service or set roaming options, 254
Switch wireless networks manually, 254
Turn on, turn off, or check the status of a network connection, 253
Error messages
Data service unavailable
Description
This message appears when you don't have access to data services on your BlackBerry smartphone.
Possible solutions
Try the following actions:
•
•
•
Verify that you're in a wireless coverage area.
Verify that the data service on your smartphone is turned on.
If you're roaming, verify that you can access data services while you roam.
Related information
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Wi-Fi technology
Depending on your BlackBerry smartphone model, the Wi-Fi feature might not be supported.
How to: Wi-Fi technology
Check which wireless networks your smartphone connects to
The types of networks listed do not reflect network connections, only the ability of your BlackBerry smartphone model to
connect to those networks. For more information about the wireless networks that your smartphone connects to, see the
Safety and Product Information booklet for your smartphone.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Device > About Device Versions. The types of networks your smartphone can connect to are listed in the
brackets after your smartphone model.
Turn on, turn off, or check the status of a network connection
You should keep network connections turned off in certain places, such as on an airplane or in a hospital. For more
information, see the Safety and Product Information booklet for your BlackBerry smartphone.
On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
•
•
•
•
To turn on a network connection, select the checkbox beside a connection type.
To turn off a network connection, clear the checkbox beside a connection type.
To turn on the network connections that were turned on previously, click Restore Connections.
To check the status of a network connection, click Service Status.
Related information
I can't connect to the mobile network, 258
I can't connect to a Wi-Fi network, 267
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Connect to a Wi-Fi network
About connecting to a Wi-Fi network
Your BlackBerry smartphone can use the Wi-Fi network instead of the mobile network to visit webpages, send and receive
email messages, and so on. When you connect to the Internet with a Wi-Fi network, you might avoid data charges that are
associated with using your mobile network, and, in many cases, the connection speed is faster.
Hotspots are available in many public places. Some hotspots are free to use, while others require payment. Your wireless
service provider might provide an application for your smartphone that allows you to log in to a hotspot. If you do not have
an application on your smartphone, you might have to set up your own account online and log in manually.
If you have an access point or router that supports , you can connect to it using Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
When you connect to a Wi-Fi network, your smartphone saves the connection information so that the next time that you
are within range of that network, your smartphone connects to it automatically.
Connect to a Wi-Fi network
1. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Wi-Fi Network.
3. If you want to connect to a public hotspot or to a Wi-Fi network that does not require authentication, select the Show
Open networks only checkbox.
4. Click the Wi-Fi network that you want to connect to.
5. If the Wi-Fi network requires authentication, type the password for the network.
The name of the Wi-Fi network appears at the top of the home screen.
Related information
I can't connect to a Wi-Fi network, 267
Connect to a Wi-Fi network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup
If your wireless router or wireless access point includes Wi-Fi Protected Setup, you can quickly connect to a Wi-Fi network
without entering a long password.
1. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Wi-Fi Network > Other Ways to Connect > Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
•
•
To use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on your router or access point, click Press button on router. On your
router or access point, press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button. On your BlackBerry smartphone, click Start.
To use a PIN, click Enter PIN into router. On your smartphone, click Start. Your smartphone provides you with a
PIN. On the administration screen for your router or access point, type the PIN.
Connect to a Wi-Fi network manually
If you know the name of the Wi-Fi network that you want to connect to, you can manually connect to the network.
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1. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Wi-Fi Network > Other Ways to Connect > Manually Connect to Network.
3. In the SSID field, type the name of the Wi-Fi network.
4. Click Next.
5. In the Security Type field, click the Wi-Fi network security type and provide any requested information.
6. Click Save and Connect.
Related information
Options for saved Wi-Fi networks, 262
I can't connect to a Wi-Fi network, 267
Saved Wi-Fi networks
Change, move, or delete a saved Wi-Fi network
1. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Wi-Fi Network > Saved Wi-Fi Networks.
3. Highlight a saved Wi-Fi network.
4. Press the
•
•
•
key.
To change options for the saved network, click Edit. Change the options. Click Save.
To move the saved network and change the order that your BlackBerry smartphone tries to connect to your saved
networks, click Move. Click a new location.
To delete the saved network, click Delete.
Related information
Options for saved Wi-Fi networks, 262
Prevent your smartphone from connecting to a saved Wi-Fi network
1. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Wi-Fi Network > Saved Wi-Fi Networks.
3. Highlight a saved Wi-Fi network.
4. Press the
key > Disable.
Turn on or turn off the prompt that appears for hotspots
By default, your BlackBerry smartphone prompts you if you're within range of a saved Wi-Fi network that appears to be a
hotspot. If you turn off these prompts, you can turn them on again.
1. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Wi-Fi Network.
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3. Press the
Manage Connections
key > Options.
•
To turn on the prompt that appears for hotspots, select the Prompt me when a saved hotspot is found nearby
checkbox.
•
To turn off the prompt that appears for hotspots, clear the Prompt me when a saved hotspot is found nearby
checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Options for saved Wi-Fi networks
Common options
Option
Description
Name
Type a display name for the Wi-Fi network.
SSID
Type the Wi-Fi network name.
Security Type
Set the security type that the Wi-Fi network supports.
Band type
Set the Wi-Fi network type. If you don't know the network type, don't change this field.
SSID broadcasted
Set whether the Wi-Fi network broadcasts its SSID.
Automatically obtain
IP address and DNS
Set whether your BlackBerry smartphone receives a routable IP address, a subnet mask, DNS
settings, and a gateway address from the Wi-Fi network.
Allow inter-access
point handover
Set whether your smartphone remains connected to the Wi-Fi network when you move between
wireless access points.
VPN profile
If necessary, set a VPN profile to use with the saved Wi-Fi network.
IP Address
Type the IP address for your smartphone.
Subnet mask
Type the subnet mask for the wireless access point that your smartphone should connect to.
Primary DNS
Type the primary DNS that your smartphone should connect to.
Secondary DNS
Type the secondary DNS that your smartphone should connect to.
Default gateway
address
Type the default gateway IP address that your smartphone should connect to.
Domain suffix
Type the domain that your smartphone uses to resolve host names into IP addresses.
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WEP options
These options appear if you choose the WEP security type.
Option
Description
Select WEP key
Set the type of WEP key for the Wi-Fi network.
WEP key
Type the WEP key for the Wi-Fi network in hexadecimal format.
WPA/WPA2 Personal options
These options appear if you choose the WPA/WPA2 Personal security type.
Option
Description
Passphrase
If necessary, type the WPA or WPA2 Personal passphrase to connect to the Wi-Fi network.
WPA/WPA2 Enterprise options
These options appear if you choose the WPA/WPA2 Enterprise security type.
Option
Description
Enterprise Sub-Type
If necessary, set the enterprise security method for the Wi-Fi network.
Username
If necessary, type the user name that you use to connect to the Wi-Fi network.
Password
If necessary, type the password that you use to connect to the Wi-Fi network.
CA certificate
Set the root certificate that your smartphone should use to verify that it's connecting to the
correct Wi-Fi network.
Client certificate
Set the authentication certificate that your smartphone should use to connect to the Wi-Fi
network.
Inner link security
If necessary, set the security protocol that the Wi-Fi network supports for its inner authentication
method.
Token
Set whether you use a hardware token to connect to the Wi-Fi network.
Server subject
If necessary, type the server subject name that your smartphone should use to verify that it's
connecting to the correct Wi-Fi network.
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Option
Description
Server SAN
If necessary, type the server SAN that your smartphone should use to verify that it's connecting
to the correct Wi-Fi network.
Install a root certificate on your smartphone
You might not be able to connect to some Wi-Fi networks until you install a root certificate on your BlackBerry
smartphone. You can install the root certificate on your computer, and then use the BlackBerry Desktop Software to
synchronize the root certificate between your smartphone and your computer. For more information, see the Help in the
BlackBerry Desktop Software, or contact your administrator.
Wi-Fi calling
About Wi-Fi calling
If your wireless service provider supports Wi-Fi calling and you subscribe to this service, you can make and receive calls
over the Wi-Fi network. You can use the Wi-Fi network to make and receive calls in areas where you have a Wi-Fi
connection to the Internet, even if you have limited or no mobile network coverage.
For more information about Wi-Fi calling, contact your wireless service provider.
Change your Wi-Fi calling preferences
1. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Mobile Network.
3. Change the Preferred Network for Calls field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Wi-Fi diagnostic reports
Submit a Wi-Fi diagnostic report
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Wi-Fi Network.
3. Press the
key > Troubleshoot > Wi-Fi Diagnostics.
4. Press the
key > Email Report or PIN Report.
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Set options for Wi-Fi diagnostic reports
When you set options for Wi-Fi diagnostic reports, if you set a default recipient, each time that you submit a Wi-Fi
diagnostic report, your BlackBerry smartphone sends the report to that recipient. If you want to specify a recipient each
time that you submit a report, do not set a default recipient.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Wi-Fi Network.
3. Press the
key > Troubleshoot > Wi-Fi Diagnostics.
4. Press the
key > Options.
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•
To include advanced data in Wi-Fi diagnostic reports, change the Display Mode field to Advanced.
To set a default recipient for Wi-Fi diagnostic reports, type the contact information.
5. Press the
key > Save.
Connection permissions for third-party applications
Permission
Description
USB
Set whether third-party applications can use physical connections, such as a USB
cable or RS-232 cable, that you have set up for your BlackBerry smartphone.
Bluetooth
Set whether third-party applications can use Bluetooth connections.
Phone
Set whether third-party applications can make calls or access call logs.
Location Data
Set whether third-party applications can use your GPS location information.
Server Network
Set whether third-party applications can access the Internet or your organization's
intranet using your organization's network.
Internet
Set whether third-party applications can access the Internet through your wireless
service provider (for example, using a direct Internet connection or WAP gateway).
Wi-Fi (if supported)
Set whether third-party applications can use Wi-Fi connections.
About using Wi-Fi with VPN and software tokens
If you have a Wi-Fi enabled BlackBerry smartphone and if your organization uses a VPN to control access to its network,
you might be able to log in to the VPN and access your organization's network using a Wi-Fi network. If you have a Wi-Fi
enabled smartphone, you might also need a software token to connect to your organization's network using a Wi-Fi
network.
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Wireless coverage indicators
Indicators in the upper-right corner of the home screen display the wireless coverage level for the area that you are using
your BlackBerry smartphone in. For more information about wireless coverage areas, contact your wireless service
provider.
Indicator
Description
Provides information about the strength of the wireless signal. Three or more
bars indicate a strong signal. A reduced signal display might indicate increased
power output from your smartphone as it attempts to connect to a weak signal.
3G
, 4G
, H+
, EDGE, GPRS, You're connected to a mobile network and you can access features such as
NXTL, MIKE, or NTWK
email messaging and Internet browsing. If you don't see one of the indicators,
you might be in an area of reduced wireless coverage where some features
aren't available (you might only be able to make a phone call or send and
receive text messages).
You can call only emergency numbers.
You're in an area of no wireless coverage.
The connection to the mobile network is turned off.
You're connected to a Wi-Fi network and you can access BlackBerry services
such as email messaging and Internet browsing over the Wi-Fi connection.
Your Wi-Fi connection is turned on, but you're not connected to a Wi-Fi
network, or you're connected to a Wi-Fi network, but you can't access
BlackBerry services such as email messaging and Internet browsing over the
Wi-Fi connection.
Your Bluetooth connection is turned on, and you're connected to a Bluetooth
enabled device.
Your Bluetooth connection is turned on, but you're not connected to a
Bluetooth enabled device.
Your NFC connection is turned on.
Related information
About emergency calls and Emergency Callback Mode, 63
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I can't connect to a Wi-Fi network
Depending on your BlackBerry smartphone model, the Wi-Fi feature might not be supported.
Try the following actions:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Verify that you turned on the connection to the Wi-Fi network.
Verify that you're in a Wi-Fi coverage area. If you're connecting to a home network, see if other wireless devices are
able to connect. If you're connecting to an enterprise Wi-Fi network or a hotspot, talk to your administrator or an
employee at the hotspot.
Verify that the time on your smartphone is synchronized with the network time. If the times are different, it could
prevent your smartphone from connecting (for example, if connecting to the network requires you to have a certificate
on your smartphone and the certificate has an expiration date).
If the Wi-Fi network doesn't appear in the Wi-Fi Network application, it might be hidden. If you know the network
name, try connecting to the Wi-Fi network manually.
In the Wi-Fi Network application, verify that the options for the Wi-Fi network are correct. To find out what options to
use, for a home network, refer to the information 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 how to connect.
If you switched Wi-Fi networks manually, switch to another Wi-Fi network or set your smartphone to scan for available
Wi-Fi networks.
If your email account uses a BlackBerry Enterprise Server, your smartphone might prevent you from connecting to
certain wireless access points. For more information, contact your administrator.
If you're using the Push Button Setup method, verify that the access point is enabled with Wi-Fi Protected Setup, and
that it has been set to send its profile. Verify that another device isn't also attempting to connect at the same time,
and that not more than one access point within range is in this mode. For more information, see the information that
came with your router.
If you use PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-FAST, EAP-TTLS, or EAP-SIM to connect to a Wi-Fi network, verify that you installed
the root certificate for the certificate authority server that created the certificate for the authentication server. The
certificate must be transferred to your smartphone 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 added your authentication certificate to your
smartphone. The certificate must be transferred to your smartphone before you can connect to the network. For more
information, talk to your administrator.
Related information
Connect to a Wi-Fi network manually, 260
Connect to a Wi-Fi network, 260
Turn on, turn off, or check the status of a network connection, 253
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My smartphone drops calls made using Wi-Fi calling
You can only make calls using Wi-Fi calling if your BlackBerry smartphone is connected to a Wi-Fi network. To avoid
dropped calls, your smartphone plays a warning tone when you are making a call using Wi-Fi calling and your Wi-Fi
connection is getting weak. To make another call using Wi-Fi calling, move to an area with a stronger Wi-Fi signal.
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Mobile Hotspot mode
Mobile Hotspot mode
How to: Mobile Hotspot mode
Mobile Hotspot mode basics
About Mobile Hotspot mode
You can use the Wi-Fi technology on your BlackBerry smartphone in one of two ways: Wi-Fi mode or Mobile Hotspot
mode.
When you turn on Wi-Fi mode, you can connect your smartphone to a Wi-Fi network to access an Internet connection.
You can only connect to an external Wi-Fi network, such as your home network or office network, while in Wi-Fi mode.
When you turn on Mobile Hotspot mode, you can use your smartphone as a mobile hotspot so that other Wi-Fi enabled
devices can use the mobile network connection on your smartphone. For example, if you are traveling, you can connect
your smartphone with your laptop and use your smartphone's Mobile Hotspot mode to access the Internet on your laptop.
If your smartphone is connected to a CDMA network, when you make or receive a call, your smartphone suspends your
Mobile Hotspot session until you end the call. Your Mobile Hotspot session resumes when your call ends. While Mobile
Hotspot mode is turned on, you might not be able to send messages from your smartphone. Messages you send while
your smartphone is in Mobile Hotspot mode are sent after you turn off Mobile Hotspot mode.
Before you use your smartphone in Mobile Hotspot mode, read the latest safety and product information at
www.blackberry.com/docs/smartphones.
Turn on or turn off Mobile Hotspot mode
Before you begin:
To perform this task, you must turn on your BlackBerry smartphone's Mobile Network connection and Wi-Fi connection.
The first time you turn on Mobile Hotspot mode, your smartphone might prompt you to activate your Mobile Hotspot
account, and set a password for use with your Mobile Hotspot account.
On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
•
•
To turn on Mobile Hotspot mode, select the Mobile Hotspot checkbox.
To turn off Mobile Hotspot mode, clear the Mobile Hotspot checkbox.
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When Mobile Hotspot mode is turned on, the
screen.
Mobile Hotspot mode
indicator appears in the connections area at the top of the home
Connect to the mobile network manually while using Mobile Hotspot
mode
If your BlackBerry smartphone is connected to a GSM network, and Mobile Hotspot mode is turned on, you might have to
manually connect to the mobile network using your APN. To get the user name and password for your APN, contact your
wireless service provider. Depending on your wireless service provider, you might be able to enter up to two APNs.
1. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Select the Mobile Hotspot checkbox.
3. If necessary, enter the APN name and APN login information for each of your APNs.
4. Click OK.
Stop connected devices from exchanging data
By default, devices that are connected to your mobile hotspot can send data to each other. For example, if you and a
friend have your laptops connected to your mobile hotspot, you could play a game together. If your BlackBerry
smartphone uses a BlackBerry Enterprise Server, depending on the options your administrator sets, you might not be
able to exchange data with connected devices.
1. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Mobile Hotspot Connections > Options.
3. Clear the Allow connected devices to exchange data with each other checkbox.
Mobile Hotspot mode options
View information about your mobile hotspot
You can check the duration of your mobile hotspot session, the names of the devices that are connected to your mobile
hotspot, and how much data is being transferred to the connected devices.
1. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Mobile Hotspot Connections.
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Change your mobile hotspot name
You can name your mobile hotspot so that other Wi-Fi enabled device users can see the name when they try to connect to
your mobile hotspot. When you turn on Mobile Hotspot mode, the name of your mobile hotspot appears in the
connections area at the top of the home screen.
1. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Mobile Hotspot Connections > Options.
3. In the Network Name (SSID) field, type a name for your mobile hotspot.
Change the amount of time before Mobile Hotspot mode turns off
By default, if your BlackBerry smartphone isn't connected to a power outlet and your smartphone and the other devices
that are connected to your mobile hotspot are inactive for 15 minutes, Mobile Hotspot mode turns off automatically to
conserve battery power.
1. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Mobile Hotspot Connections > Options.
3. Change the Auto Shutoff Timer field.
Prevent additional devices from connecting to your mobile hotspot
1. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Mobile Hotspot Connections.
3. Select the Don't allow any more devices to connect checkbox.
View information about a connected device
You can view a connected device's name, MAC address, IP address, and band.
1. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Mobile Hotspot Connections.
3. In the Wi-Fi Devices Connected section, highlight a device.
4. Press the
key > Details.
About using Bluetooth technology in Mobile Hotspot mode
When you turn on Mobile Hotspot mode, your BlackBerry smartphone can use Bluetooth technology to connect to
wireless devices, or BlackBerry PlayBook tablets using BlackBerry Bridge. When Mobile Hotspot mode is turned on, you
can only connect to Bluetooth devices with Handsfree, Headset, Serial Port, and Dial-Up Networking Bluetooth profiles.
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Submit a Mobile Hotspot diagnostic report
1. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Mobile Hotspot Connections.
3. Press the
key > Diagnostics.
4. Press the
key > Email Report.
Troubleshooting: Mobile Hotspot mode
I can't use my smartphone as a mobile hotspot
Try the following actions:
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Verify that your mobile network connection and your Wi-Fi connection are both turned on.
Verify that your BlackBerry smartphone is connected to the mobile network by checking that the
indicator
appears in the connections area at the top of the home screen.
Verify that your wireless service plan is set up to use Mobile Hotspot mode. For more information, contact your
wireless service provider.
If you are roaming, on the Mobile Network Options screen, verify that the Data Services field and the While Roaming
field are set to On.
Related information
Connect to the mobile network manually while using Mobile Hotspot mode, 270
Turn on or turn off Mobile Hotspot mode, 269
I can't connect multiple devices to my mobile hotspot
Depending on your wireless service plan, you might not be able to connect multiple devices to your mobile hotspot. For
more information, contact your wireless service provider.
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Bluetooth technology
How to: Bluetooth technology
About Bluetooth
Bluetooth technology is designed to establish a wireless connection between your BlackBerry smartphone and a
Bluetooth enabled device, such as a hands-free car kit or a wireless headset.
Before you can connect your BlackBerry smartphone to a Bluetooth enabled device, you must first turn on Bluetooth
technology on both devices and then pair the devices. Pairing establishes a relationship between the devices and usually
needs to be done only once.
After you pair the devices, you can connect the devices when the Bluetooth enabled device is within range of your
BlackBerry smartphone (a typical range is approximately 10 meters). For best results, keep your BlackBerry smartphone
within direct line of sight of the Bluetooth enabled device. For example, if your BlackBerry smartphone is on the right side
of your body, wear a Bluetooth enabled headset in your right ear.
When you turn on Bluetooth technology or when you connect your BlackBerry smartphone to another Bluetooth enabled
device, Bluetooth status indicators appear at the top of the Home screen.
Turn on or turn off Bluetooth technology
If you try to perform an action using Bluetooth technology, you may be prompted to turn on Bluetooth technology.
On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
•
•
To turn on Bluetooth technology, select the Bluetooth checkbox.
To turn off Bluetooth technology, clear the Bluetooth checkbox.
Pair with a Bluetooth enabled device
Before you begin: You must pair your BlackBerry smartphone with a Bluetooth enabled device before you can connect to
it. For more information about preparing the Bluetooth enabled device for pairing, see the documentation that came with
the Bluetooth enabled device.
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1. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Bluetooth Connections > Add New Device > Search.
3. Click a Bluetooth enabled device.
4. If necessary, do one of the following:
•
•
If the Bluetooth enabled device does not have a keyboard (for example, a wireless headset), on your BlackBerry
smartphone, type the pairing passkey that either appears on the Bluetooth enabled device or is provided in the
documentation that came with the Bluetooth enabled device. The passkey is most often a numeric or
alphanumeric code.
If the Bluetooth enabled device has a keyboard (for example, a laptop), type a pairing passkey of your choice on
both devices.
Related information
I can't pair with a Bluetooth enabled device, 41
I can't share contacts with a paired Bluetooth enabled device, 283
I can't share contacts with a paired Bluetooth enabled device, 283
Connect to or disconnect from a paired Bluetooth
enabled device
Before you begin: To perform this task, Bluetooth technology must be turned on and your BlackBerry smartphone must
be paired with the Bluetooth enabled device.
Your BlackBerry smartphone might attempt to connect to a Bluetooth enabled device automatically when Bluetooth
technology is turned on and the devices are within range. Your BlackBerry smartphone will usually stay connected to a
paired Bluetooth enabled device, such as a car kit or headset, until you disconnect the devices.
1. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Bluetooth Connections.
3.
Highlight a Bluetooth enabled device.
• To connect to a Bluetooth enabled device, press the
key > Connect. If necessary, verify that the same
number appears in the dialog boxes on both paired devices.
• To disconnect from a paired Bluetooth enabled device, highlight the device. Press the
key > Disconnect.
Related information
I can't pair with a Bluetooth enabled device, 41
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Bluetooth technology
Switch to a paired Bluetooth enabled device during a
call
Before you begin: To perform this task, you must turn on Bluetooth® technology.
During a call, press the
key > Activate .
Share contacts with a paired Bluetooth enabled car kit
1. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Bluetooth Connections.
3. Highlight a Bluetooth enabled car kit.
4. Press the
key > Transfer Contacts.
Related information
I can't share contacts with a paired Bluetooth enabled device, 283
I can't share contacts with a paired Bluetooth enabled device, 283
I lose my connection with a Bluetooth enabled car kit, 282
Send a file
Before you begin: To send a video, the video must be recorded in MMS mode.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Media icon or Files icon.
2. Find and highlight a file.
3. Press the
key > Send.
4. Click a message type.
5. If necessary, turn on Bluetooth technology and choose a device or pair with a device.
Related information
I can't attach a file to a text message, 128
Send contact cards using Bluetooth technology
Contact cards sent using Bluetooth technology are automatically saved in the contact list of the receiving smartphone.
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Bluetooth technology
1. On the home screen, click the Contacts icon.
2. Click a contact.
3. Press the
key > Send Contact Card > Send Using Bluetooth.
Rename or delete a paired Bluetooth enabled device
Before you begin:
To perform this task, you must turn on Bluetooth® technology. To delete a paired Bluetooth enabled device, you must first
disconnect your BlackBerry smartphone from the Bluetooth enabled device.
1. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Bluetooth Connections.
3.
Highlight a paired Bluetooth enabled device.
• To rename the device, press the
key > Device Properties. In the Device Name field, change the name for
the Bluetooth enabled device. Press the
key > Save.
• To delete the device, press the
key> Delete Device.
Make your smartphone discoverable
If you make your BlackBerry smartphone discoverable, other Bluetooth enabled devices can detect your smartphone.
1. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Bluetooth Connections.
•
•
To make your smartphone discoverable, set the Discoverable field to Yes.
To make your smartphone discoverable for 2 minutes only, set the Discoverable field to 2 Minutes. After 2
minutes, the Discoverable field switches to No automatically.
Related information
I can't pair with a Bluetooth enabled device, 41
Bluetooth technology options
Bluetooth profiles
Depending on your BlackBerry smartphone model and wireless network, some profiles might not be supported.
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Option
Description
Audio Source
(A2DP)
This profile allows you to output audio from your BlackBerry smartphone to Bluetooth enabled
devices that support stereo audio such as stereo headsets, speakers, and car kits.
A/V Remote Control
(AVRCP)
This profile allows you to use the buttons on a Bluetooth enabled headset to perform actions
such as adjusting the volume or playing the next or previous media file on your BlackBerry
smartphone.
Data Transfer
This service allows you to connect your BlackBerry smartphone to Bluetooth enabled devices
that support the transfer of data such as media files.
Desktop
Connectivity
This service allows you to connect your BlackBerry smartphone to a Bluetooth enabled computer
that is running BlackBerry Desktop Software so that you can synchronize your organizer data.
Dial-Up Networking
(DUN)
This profile allows you to use your BlackBerry smartphone as a modem when it is connected to a
Bluetooth enabled computer.
Handsfree (HFP)
This profile allows you to connect your BlackBerry smartphone to Bluetooth enabled headsets
and car kits that support the Handsfree profile.
Headset (HSP)
This profile allows you to connect your BlackBerry smartphone to Bluetooth enabled headsets
that support the Headset profile.
Message Access
Profile (MAP)
This profile allows you to use a Bluetooth enabled car kit with your BlackBerry smartphone to
notify you of new messages. This profile can also help you read, delete, browse, compose, and
send messages.
Serial Port Profile
This profile allows you to connect your BlackBerry smartphone to Bluetooth enabled devices that
support desktop connectivity, wireless bypass, and data transfer.
SIM Access
If your BlackBerry smartphone uses a SIM card, this profile allows you to use a Bluetooth enabled
car kit to control the SIM card on your BlackBerry smartphone so that you can make and receive
calls using the car kit. When you use this feature, data services (browser service, email
messaging, PIN messaging, and MMS messaging) are not available on your smartphone, and
phone services are accessible only through the car kit. Before you can use this feature, you might
need to enter a 16-digit alphanumeric code, generated by the car kit, on your BlackBerry
smartphone.
Wireless Bypass
This service allows you to connect your BlackBerry smartphone to a Bluetooth enabled computer
that is running the BlackBerry Desktop Software so that you can send and receive email
messages and synchronize your organizer data without using a connection to the wireless
network. To use this service, your email account must use a BlackBerry Enterprise Server.
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Turn off a Bluetooth profile
1. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Bluetooth Connections.
3. Press the
key > Options.
4. In the Services section, clear the checkbox beside one or more Bluetooth profiles.
5. Press the
key > Save.
Related information
Bluetooth profiles, 276
Set which contacts are available to share with a Bluetooth enabled car
kit
1. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Bluetooth Connections.
3. Press the
•
•
•
•
key > Options.
To prevent your BlackBerry smartphone from sharing contacts with a Bluetooth enabled device, in the Contacts
Transfer field, click Disabled.
To allow your smartphone to share all contacts with a Bluetooth enabled device, in the Contacts Transfer field,
click All.
To allow your smartphone to share only the contacts that you have recently had contact with, in the Contacts
Transfer field, click Hotlist.
To allow your smartphone to share only contacts in one or more categories, in the Contacts Transfer field, click
Selected. To select which categories to share, click Edit. Select the checkbox next to each category you want to
share.
Prevent your smartphone from making contacts available to other
Bluetooth enabled devices
1. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Bluetooth Connections.
3. Press the
key > Options.
4. Change the Contacts Transfer field.
5. Press the
key > Save.
After you finish: To allow your BlackBerry smartphone to make contacts available to other Bluetooth enabled devices,
change the Contacts Transfer field to All.
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Restrict outgoing calls
1. On the Home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Bluetooth Connections.
3. Press the
key > Options.
4. Set the Allow outgoing calls field to Never or If Unlocked.
5. Press the
key > Save.
Change the pairing name for your BlackBerry smartphone
1. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Bluetooth Connections.
3. Press the
key > Options.
4. In the Device Name field, type a name for your BlackBerry smartphone.
5. Press the
key > Save.
Turn off or turn on the Bluetooth connection notification
1. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Bluetooth Connections.
3. Press the
•
•
key > Options.
To turn off the Bluetooth connection notification, clear the LED Connection Indicator checkbox.
To turn on the Bluetooth connection notification, selet the LED Connection Indicator checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Turn off the prompt that appears when connecting or pairing
1. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Bluetooth Connections.
3. Highlight a paired Bluetooth enabled device.
4. Press the
key > Device Properties.
5. Set the Trusted field to Yes.
6. Press the
key > Save.
After you finish: To turn on the prompt again, set the Trusted field to Prompt.
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Set the message types that your Bluetooth enabled car kit notifies you of
Before you begin: To perform this task, your Bluetooth enabled car kit must support the Message Access Profile (MAP).
For more information about using Bluetooth technology with your car, see the documentation that came with your car kit.
1. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Bluetooth Connections.
3. Press the
key > MAP Options.
4. Select the checkbox beside one or more message types.
Encrypt data that you send or receive using Bluetooth technology
Before you begin: To perform this task, the paired Bluetooth enabled device must support data encryption.
1. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Bluetooth Connections.
3. Press the
key > Options.
4. Select the Encryption checkbox.
5. Press the
key > Save.
Turn off automatic reconnection to Bluetooth enabled devices
By default, when you turn on your BlackBerry smartphone, your smartphone attempts to connect to the last Bluetooth
enabled device that you used.
1. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Bluetooth Connections.
3. Press the
key > Options.
4. Clear the Connect on Power Up checkbox.
5. Press the
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Troubleshooting: Bluetooth technology
I can't pair with a Bluetooth enabled device
Try the following actions:
•
•
•
•
•
Verify that your BlackBerry smartphone is compatible with the Bluetooth enabled device. For more information, see
the documentation that came with the Bluetooth enabled device.
If you don't know the passkey for your Bluetooth enabled device, see the documentation that came with the Bluetooth
enabled device.
If your smartphone doesn't detect the Bluetooth enabled device that you want to pair with, try making your
smartphone discoverable for a short period. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen,
or click the Manage Connections icon. Click Networks and Connections > Bluetooth Connections. Click Add New
Device. Click Listen. Bluetooth enabled devices can detect your smartphone for 2 minutes.
If the Bluetooth enabled device uses a battery, connect it to a power source. Depending on the device, if the battery
power is too low the device may be unable to pair.
Turn off encryption for Bluetooth connections between your smartphone and the Bluetooth enabled device. On the
home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon. Click
Networks and Connections > Bluetooth Connections. Highlight a Bluetooth enabled device. Press the
Device Properties. Clear the Encryption checkbox. Press the
•
key > Save.
If Mobile Hotspot mode is turned on, verify that you are trying to connect to a Bluetooth enabled device using the
Handsfree, Headset, Serial Port, or Dial-Up Networking profiles.
My list of paired Bluetooth devices doesn't appear
Try the following actions:
•
•
Verify that Bluetooth technology is turned on.
Verify that you added Bluetooth enabled devices to the paired Bluetooth enabled devices list.
I can't type a passkey on a Bluetooth enabled device
If you can't type a passkey on a Bluetooth enabled device, the passkey might already be defined.
On your BlackBerry smartphone, in the Enter passkey for  field, try typing 0000.
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I can't send or receive files
If you're trying to send a file as an attachment, your BlackBerry smartphone must be associated with an email account
that uses the BlackBerry Internet Service or a BlackBerry Enterprise Server that supports this feature. For more
information, contact your wireless service provider or administrator.
If your email account uses a BlackBerry Enterprise Server, your organization might not allow you to use some features or
might prevent you from sending or receiving files. For more information about the features that are available on your
smartphone, contact you administrator.
Try the following actions:
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•
•
•
Verify that the file you're trying to send or receive is a file type that's supported by BlackBerry smartphones.
Verify that the file that you're trying to send is a file that you have added to your smartphone and that the file is not
protected by copyright or DRM.
If you're trying to send a file to or receive a file from a specific application, verify that the application is installed on
your smartphone.
If you can't find a file that was sent to you, check the folder that matches the file type of the sent file. Files sent to your
smartphone are stored in the folder that matches each file's type. For example, if you receive a picture, the picture is
saved in the pictures folder of your smartphone or media card, depending on your smartphone's settings.
I cannot find files sent to me over a Bluetooth
connection
By default, files sent to your BlackBerry smartphone over a Bluetooth connection are saved in the folder that matches the
type of file sent.
Related information
Search for a file that is saved on your smartphone, 130
I lose my connection with a Bluetooth enabled car kit
Try the following actions:
•
•
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Verify that your car kit is using the latest software version available. For more information about your Bluetooth
enabled car kit's software version, see the documentation that came with your car kit.
Move your BlackBerry smartphone to another location in your vehicle or turn your smartphone to face another
direction. The location of your BlackBerry smartphone's Bluetooth antenna in relation to your car kit's Bluetooth
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I can't share contacts with a paired Bluetooth enabled
device
Try the following:
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•
•
•
Verify that Bluetooth technology is turned on.
Verify that your BlackBerry smartphone is paired with the Bluetooth enabled device.
Verify that, in the Bluetooth options, the Contacts Transfer field is not set to Disabled.
Verify that your BlackBerry smartphone is connected to a Bluetooth enabled device that supports the Handsfree
profile or the Object Push profile. For more information about supported profiles, see the documentation that came
with the Bluetooth enabled device.
Related information
Turn on or turn off Bluetooth technology, 273
Pair with a Bluetooth enabled device, 273
Share contacts with a paired Bluetooth enabled car kit, 275
Turn on or turn off Bluetooth technology, 273
Pair with a Bluetooth enabled device, 273
Share contacts with a paired Bluetooth enabled car kit, 275
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Media server
How to: Media server
About sharing files using the media server
The media server allows you to wirelessly share the media files from your BlackBerry smartphone with supported devices
that are UPnP compatible or DLNA Certified, such as some computers, TVs, or other home entertainment equipment.
Supported devices connect to your smartphone and get access to your shared media files so you can play the files on the
connected devices.
To share media files, your smartphone must have file sharing turned on and must be connected to the same Wi-Fi
network as the device that you want to share the media files with.
Share media files using the media server
Before you begin: To share media files media server has to be turned on and your BlackBerry smartphone must be
connected to the same Wi-Fi as the device you want to share media files with.
When you turn on file sharing, your smartphone appears on the Wi-Fi network, but you have to allow access to your
shared media files to devices on your network before your shared files are detected.
1. On the home screen, click the Media icon.
2. Press the
key > Media Server.
3. Select the File Sharing checkbox.
4. When the file sharing indicator appears in the upper-right corner of the home screen, use the connected device you
want to share media files with to access your smartphone.
5. On your smartphone allow access to your shared media files when prompted.
6. To avoid the prompt and automatically accept all requests to share your media files, click Access Control and select
the Auto Accept All Connections checkbox.
After you finish:
Note: If you turn off file sharing and then turn it on again, devices that are identified by IP addresses that were previously
connected prompt you for access again.
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Manage the devices connected to the media server
You can change your decisions about which devices connect, and how they connect, while using Media Server.
1. On the home screen, click the Media icon.
2. Press the
key > Media Server.
3. Click Access Control.
4. Highlight a connection.
5.
Do one of the following:
•
To change whether a device automatically connects, must receive permission to connect, or is automatically
denied access to the media server, change the field.
• To delete a device that's not currently active, press the
key > Delete Selected Device.
Select the types of media files that you share using the
media server
1. On the home screen, click the Media icon.
2. Press the
key > Media Server.
3. Click Preferences.
4. Select or clear the checkbox beside each type of media file that you want to start or stop sharing.
Change the display name of the media server
The display name that you assign to your media server appears on supported devices when they detect the media server
on the Wi-Fi network.
1. On the home screen, click the Media icon.
2. Press the
key > Media Server.
3. Click Preferences > Edit.
4. Type a display name for your BlackBerry smartphone.
5. Click OK.
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Power and battery
How to: Power and battery
Set your smartphone to turn on and turn off
automatically
You can set your BlackBerry smartphone to turn off while you aren't using it for an extended period, like when you sleep.
Data you receive when the smartphone is turned off automatically updates when the smartphone turns on.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Device > Auto On/Off.
3. In the Weekday or Weekend section, select the Enabled checkbox.
4. Specify the times when your smartphone should turn on and turn off on weekdays and weekends.
5. Press the
key > Save.
Turn off your smartphone
Depending on your theme, the location or name of the Power Off icon might differ from the location or name in this task.
•
•
If you haven't set your BlackBerry smartphone to turn on and turn off automatically at specific times, press and hold
key.
the
If you have set your smartphone to turn on and turn off automatically at specific times, on the home screen or in a
folder, click the Power Off icon. If you want your smartphone to stay turned off until you turn it on again, click Full
Power Off. If you want your smartphone to turn on again at the specified time or for alarm or calendar reminders, click
Turn Off.
Reset your smartphone
Remove and reinsert the battery.
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Power and battery
Check the battery power level
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Device > Device and Status Information.
About the Device Analyzer application
You can use the Device Analyzer application to monitor applications for excess power consumption and to conserve
battery life. For example, you can turn on battery saving mode to monitor your BlackBerry smartphone's battery power
level. When the battery power level starts getting low, the Device Analyzer application automatically changes options to
conserve power, such as the brightness of the backlight or the length of vibration alerts. You can also turn on application
monitoring, which allows you to see which applications are consuming the most battery power.
About battery saving mode
Battery saving mode helps your phone conserve energy and extend the amount of time between charges. When turned
on, battery saving mode monitors the battery strength. When your battery strength starts getting low, the application
automatically adjusts some options in the phone. Some options the phone adjusts to extend battery strength include:
•
•
•
•
Reducing the brightness of the backlight to its lowest level.
Reducing the length of time before the backlight turns off.
Turning on the option to automatically dim the backlight.
Reducing the setting for the Mobile Hot Spot automatic shutdown timer.
Turn on or turn off battery saving mode
When you turn on battery saving mode, your BlackBerry smartphone automatically changes options to conserve battery
power. When you turn off battery saving mode or the smartphone is charged, your normal smartphone settings are
restored.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Device > Battery Savings Mode.
3. Select or clear the Turn on Battery Saving Mode when battery power level is low checkbox.
4. To change the power level that turns on battery saving mode, change the Start when battery power is at or drops
below field.
5. Press the
key > Save.
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Turn on or turn off application monitoring
Application monitoring alerts you when an application uses too much battery power or stops responding. To conserve
battery power, you can close or remove these applications.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Device > Application Monitoring Mode.
3. Select or clear the Turn on Application Monitoring checkbox.
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Storage space and media cards
How to: Storage space and media cards
About media cards
Depending on your BlackBerry smartphone model, you can insert a microSD media card into your smartphone to take
videos and increase the storage space that's available on your smartphone for storing media files such as songs, ring
tones, videos, or pictures. For more information about inserting a media card into your smartphone, see the printed
documentation that came with your smartphone.
Supported media cards
Your BlackBerry smartphone supports media card sizes up to 32 GB. Only microSD media cards are supported.
Turn on or turn off media card support
When you turn off media card support, your BlackBerry smartphone can't access the files that are on your media card.
This might be useful if you want to make sure that your files are saved to your smartphone's built-in media storage rather
than your media card.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Device > Storage.
3. Select or clear the Media Card Support checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Turn on or turn off USB mass storage mode
If your BlackBerry smartphone is connected to your computer with a USB cable but doesn't appear as a drive on your
computer, you may have to turn on USB mass storage mode.
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1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Device > Storage.
3. Press the
key > Enable USB Mass Storage.
4. If necessary, type your smartphone password.
Your smartphone appears as a drive on your computer.
After you finish:
To turn off USB mass storage mode, press the
key > Disconnect.
Back up smartphone data to your media card
Before you begin: To perform this task, you must have a media card inserted in your BlackBerry smartphone.
If your email account uses a BlackBerry Enterprise Server, depending on the options that your administrator sets, you
might not be able to perform this task. For more information, contact your administrator.
CAUTION: If you perform this task, any existing backup data on your media card is deleted and replaced with your new
backup data.
1. On the home screen, click the Setup icon.
2. In the Setup section, click Device Switch > Using a Media Card > Save Data.
•
To back up smartphone data including email, select the Save emails checkbox.
•
To back up smartphone data excluding email, clear the Save emails checkbox.
3. Click Continue.
4. To set a password for your data, in the Password field, enter a password.
5. In the Confirm field, re-enter the password.
6. Click Save.
Restore smartphone data from your media card
If you have backed up your BlackBerry smartphone data to your media card, you should be able to restore the data to
your smartphone.
1. On the home screen, click the Setup icon.
2. In the Setup section, click Device Switch > Using a Media Card > Transfer Data > Continue.
3. In the Password field, enter the password you set when you backed up your smartphone data.
4. Click Enter.
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Repair files stored on your media card or on your
smartphone
CAUTION: If you run the repair feature on your BlackBerry smartphone, your smartphone might delete files that have
errors from your media card or on your smartphone.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Device > Storage.
3. Press the
key > Repair.
4. Complete the instructions on the screen.
After you finish: If your media card is still not repaired after you run the repair feature, you might want to try formatting it.
Related information
My smartphone doesn't recognize my media card, 293
Format your media card or built-in media storage
Depending on your BlackBerry smartphone model, you might not be able to format your smartphone's built-in media
storage.
CAUTION: If you format your media card or built-in media storage, all of the data that's saved to your media card or builtin media storage is deleted. Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your
computer, especially before you update any software. Maintaining a current backup file on your computer might allow
you to recover smartphone data if your smartphone is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Device > Storage.
3. Press the
key > Format.
4. Complete the instructions on the screen.
About compression
Compression is designed to reduce the size of your BlackBerry smartphone data while maintaining the integrity of that
data. When compression is turned on, your smartphone can compress your data, including messages, contacts, calendar
entries, tasks, and memos. You should keep compression turned on.
If both compression and encryption are turned on, your smartphone compresses smartphone data before encrypting it.
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About file encryption
File encryption is designed to protect files that you store on your BlackBerry smartphone and on a media card that can be
inserted in your smartphone. You can encrypt the files on your smartphone and on your media card using an encryption
key that your smartphone generates, your smartphone password, or both.
If you encrypt the files using an encryption key that your smartphone generates, you can only access the files on your
media card when the media card is inserted in your smartphone. If you encrypt the files using your smartphone password,
you can access the files on your media card in any smartphone that you insert your media card into, as long as you know
the password for the smartphone.
Related information
Turn on encryption, 292
Turn on encryption
Before you begin: To encrypt data on your BlackBerry smartphone, you must set a password for your smartphone.
Depending on the amount of storage space available, you might not be able to encrypt files on your smartphone or on
your media card.
You can set encryption to include or exclude your contacts. If you turn on encryption for contacts and you receive a call
when your smartphone is locked, the encrypted contact information doesn't appear on the screen.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Encryption.
3. To encrypt data and files on your smartphone, in the Device Memory section, select the Encrypt checkbox.
4. To encrypt files that are stored on a media card, in the Media Card section, select the Encrypt checkbox and do one
of the following:
•
•
•
To encrypt files using an encryption key that your smartphone generates, change the Mode field to Device Key.
To encrypt files using your smartphone password, change the Mode field to Device Password.
To encrypt files using an encryption key and your smartphone password, change the Mode field to Device
Password & Device Key.
5. Press the
key > Save.
After you finish:
To stop encrypting data and files on your smartphone, in the Device Memory section, clear the Encrypt checkbox. To
stop encrypting files on your media card, in the Media Card section, clear the Encrypt checkbox.
Related information
About file encryption, 292
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View the amount of available storage space on your
smartphone
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Device > Storage.
View the amount of storage space used by media files
1. On the Home screen, click the Media icon.
2. Press the
key > Memory Use.
Troubleshooting: Storage space and media
cards
My smartphone doesn't recognize my media card
Try the following actions:
•
•
•
Verify that your media card is inserted in your BlackBerry smartphone correctly. For more information about inserting
a media card into your smartphone, see the printed documentation that came with your smartphone.
In your media card options, verify that media card support is turned on.
In your media card options, if there's a message to format your media card, disconnect your smartphone from your
computer. Format your media card.
CAUTION: Formatting your media card will delete all the files from it.
Related information
Turn on or turn off media card support, 139
Format your media card or built-in media storage, 291
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The application storage on my smartphone is low
When the application storage available on your BlackBerry smartphone is low, your smartphone displays a dialog box that
lists applications and languages that you don't use frequently. You can delete applications and languages in this list.
Try the following actions:
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•
•
•
•
Verify that you have deleted old email messages or text messages, especially messages with attachments.
Verify that you have deleted contacts that are already in your organization's contact list.
Verify that you have deleted media files from your smartphone.
If you recently updated your BlackBerry Device Software over the wireless network, verify that you have deleted the
previous version of the BlackBerry Device Software.
Verify that you have cleared the browser cache.
Related information
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Search
How to: Search
Search for an item
You can search for help, contacts, documents, files, memos, pictures, videos, and more on your BlackBerry smartphone.
You can narrrow your search from an app, or you can extend your search to the Internet. You can also view items you
selected from previous search results.
1. On the home screen, click the
icon.
2. Type your search terms.
After you finish: To stop a search, press the
key twice.
Search for an item using voice enabled search
Before you begin: Voice enabled search might not be available in all languages. To complete this task, your BlackBerry
smartphone must be connected to the wireless network.
1. On the home screen, click the
2. Click the
icon.
icon.
3. Say your search terms.
After you finish: To stop a search, press the
key twice.
Change search options
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
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2. Click Device > Search.
•
•
•
•
To clear search history, click Delete Search History.
To turn off search history, clear the Show Search History checkbox.
To turn off web suggestions, clear the Show Web Suggestions checkbox.
To change which applications your BlackBerry smartphone searches, in the Data Sources section, select or clear
the checkbox beside one or more applications.
3. Press the
key > Save.
Change the language for voice enabled search
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Typing and Language > Language.
3. Change the Voice Search field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Search for messages
You can search for messages on your BlackBerry smartphone. You might also be able to search for messages in the email
application on your computer or in another associated email account if your email account uses the BlackBerry Internet
Service or a BlackBerry Enterprise Server that supports this feature.
On the home screen, click the Messages icon.
• To search for messages based on the subject, highlight a message. Press the
key > Search by > Subject.
• To search for messages based on the sender, highlight a message. Press the
key > Search by > Sender.
• To perform an advanced search, press the
key > Search by > Advanced. Specify the search criteria. To save
the search criteria, press the
key > Save. Click Search.
• To search for messages using the criteria from your last advanced search, press the
Advanced. Press the
key > Last.
Note: If you search for messages, your smartphone doesn't search attachments.
After you finish: To stop a search, press the
Related information
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Message search criteria
Field
Description
Search Messages
Specify whether you search for
messages that are on your BlackBerry
smartphone or for messages that are in
an email application on your computer.
Name
Specify one or more contacts or email
addresses that your smartphone should
search for in messages. To widen the
search, you can also specify part of a
name.
Appears in
Change the type of address field that
your smartphone should search in for the
name or email address.
Subject
Specify one or more words that your
smartphone should search for in the
subject of messages.
Message
Specify one or more words that your
smartphone should search for in the
body of messages.
Include Encrypted Messages
Specify whether your smartphone
searches encrypted messages, plain text
messages, and digitally signed
messages.
Service
If your smartphone is associated with
more than one email address, change
the email account that your smartphone
should search in for messages. Not all
email accounts support this feature.
Folder
Change the folder that your smartphone
should search in for messages.
Show
Change the status of messages that your
smartphone should search for.
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Field
Description
Type
Change the type of messages that your
smartphone should search for.
Do more with your message search results
1. In the search results, highlight a message.
2. Press the
•
•
•
•
•
key.
To view more available search results, click Get More Results.
To add the message that you highlighted to your message inbox, click Add.
To add all the messages from the search results to your message inbox, click Add All.
To delete the search results, click Delete Search.
To start a new search, click Search by.
CAUTION: If you delete a message from the message search results, the message is also deleted from your message
inbox or the email application on your computer.
View, change, or delete a saved search
1. On the home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
key > Search by > Advanced.
3. Press the
key.
• To view a list of saved searches, click Recall.
• To change a saved search, click Recall. Highlight a search. Press the
criteria. Press the
key > Save.
• To delete a saved search, click Recall. Highlight a search. Press the
key > Edit Search. Change the search
key > Delete Search.
Search for text in a message, in a file, or on a webpage
Before you begin: To search for text in a presentation, you must view the presentation in text view or in text and slide
view.
1. In a message, in a file, in an attachment, or on a webpage, press the
2. Type the text.
3. Press the
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After you finish: To search for the next instance of the text, press the
key > Find Next or Find Next on Page.
Search for a contact
You can search for contacts in your contact list or, if your email account uses a BlackBerry Enterprise Server, you might
also be able to search for contacts in your organization's contact list.
1. On the home screen, click the Contacts icon.
•
•
To search for a contact in your contact list, type all or part of a contact's name.
To search for a contact in your organization's contact list, click Remote Lookup. Type all or part of a contact's
name. Click OK.
2. Highlight a contact.
3. Press the
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
key.
To view information for a contact, click View.
To add a contact from your organization's contact list to your contact list, click Add to Contacts.
To add all of the contacts from your organization's contact list to your contact list, click Add All to Contacts.
To view the next 20 matches in your organization's contact list, click Get More Results.
To narrow search results when a contact's name has multiple matches, highlight a contact's name. Click Resolve.
To delete the search results after you have searched your organization's contact list, click Delete Lookup.
To start a new search when you are searching your organization's contact list, click Lookup.
Troubleshooting: Search
I don't get any voice enabled search results
Try one of the following:
•
•
Verify that your BlackBerry smartphone has a strong connection to the wireless network.
Verify that the correct language is set for voice enabled search.
Related information
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How to: Security
Security basics
About the smartphone password
There are several types of password protection that you can use on your BlackBerry smartphone.
Smartphone password
You can create a smartphone password to help protect your smartphone from unauthorized access and use, and you can
set your smartphone to lock after a certain period of inactivity. You must enter your smartphone password to unlock your
smartphone. If you forget your password, it can't be recovered. For security reasons, if you exceed the number of allowed
password attempts, your smartphone deletes all your smartphone data and prompts you to set a new password.
BlackBerry ID
After you create a BlackBerry ID, you can use a single email address and password to log in to any BlackBerry product or
service that supports BlackBerry ID. If you exceed the number of allowed attempts to log in using BlackBerry ID, wait for
the security lockout to end before you try to log in again. To reset your BlackBerry ID password, visit
www.blackberry.com/blackberryid.
Password Keeper
You can use the Password Kepper (
) to store password information, such as your passwords for online banking.
The Password Keeper is designed to encrypt your password information, and decrypt it when you enter the Password
Keeper password. Rember that you might also need your smartphone password before you access the Password Keeper.
If you exceed the number of allowed attempts to open the Password Keeper, the Password Keeper data can't be
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accessed unless you restore your smartphone data. After you restore your smartphone data, when you attempt to open
Password Keeper you are prompted to create a Password Keeper password. Then, you are prompted to enter the old
Password Keeper password to access old password information.
Restoring your data
Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your computer, especially before you
update any software. Maintaining a current backup file on your computer might allow you to recover smartphone data if
your smartphone is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue.
Related information
Set or change your smartphone password, 301
I forget my smartphone password, 40
My smartphone prompts me to make an emergency call when I type a password, 329
Set or change your smartphone password
If you forget your BlackBerry smartphone password, it can't be recovered. You can reset your password without knowing
your current password by deleting all your smartphone data.
Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your computer, especially before you
update any software. Maintaining a current backup file on your computer might allow you to recover smartphone data if
your smartphone is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Password.
•
•
To set a password, click Set Password.
To change your password, click Change Password.
3. Type a password.
4. Press the
key > Save.
After you finish: To turn off your smartphone password, clear the Enable checkbox.
Related information
About backing up and restoring smartphone data, 179
About backing up and restoring smartphone data, 179
About the smartphone password, 300
I forget my smartphone password, 40
Delete smartphone data, third-party applications, or media card files, 302
Lock or unlock your smartphone
You can lock the keyboard to avoid pressing it or making calls accidentally and, if you have set a BlackBerry smartphone
password, you can also lock your smartphone with a password.
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Do one of the following:
• To lock the keyboard, press the
• To unlock the keyboard, press the
key on the top of your smartphone.
key again.
• To lock your smartphone with a password, on the home screen or in a folder, click the
•
icon.
To unlock your smartphone, enter your password.
Change when your smartphone locks automatically with a password
Before you begin:
Depending on the options that your administrator sets, you might not be able to perform this task. For more information,
contact your administrator.
If you set a BlackBerry smartphone password, you can set your smartphone to lock automatically after a certain period of
time or when you insert your smartphone into a holster.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Password.
•
•
To change the amount of time that passes before your smartphone locks automatically, change the Lock After
field.
To lock your smartphone when you insert it into a holster, select the Lock Handheld Upon Holstering checkbox.
3. Press the
key > Save.
Set a limit for smartphone password attempts
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Password.
3. Change the Number of Password Attempts field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Delete smartphone data, third-party applications, or media card files
Before you delete your BlackBerry smartphone data or media card files, consider backing up the data and files so that
you have a copy on your computer.
CAUTION: If encryption is turned on, the process for deleting all smartphone data can take about one hour to complete.
You can't stop the process after you start it. If you reset your smartphone, the process restarts after the smartphone
restarts.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Security Wipe.
3. Select the checkboxes for items that you want to delete.
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4. Type blackberry.
5. Click Wipe Data.
After you finish: If your smartphone was previously associated with a BlackBerry Enterprise Server, when you delete all
your smartphone data, any IT policy rules that were associated with your smartphone remain and may continue to affect
the features and settings that are available on your smartphone.
Password Keeper
About the Password Keeper
Use the Password Keeper to store all your passwords in one place. The Password Keeper is designed to protect your
passwords with a Password Keeper password. When you type this password, the Password Keeper decrypts your
passwords.
You can also use the Password Keeper to generate random passwords that contain numbers, letters, and symbols.
Add, change, or delete a password that is saved in the Password Keeper
On the home screen or in the Applications folder, click the Password Keeper icon.
• To add a password, press the
key > New. Type the password information. Press the
• To change a password, highlight a password. Press the
the
key > Save.
• To delete a password, highlight a password. Press the
key > Save.
key > Open. Change the password information. Press
key > Delete.
Change the Password Keeper password
1. On the Home screen or in the Applications folder, click the Password Keeper icon.
2. Press the
key > Change Password.
Set a limit for password attempts in the Password Keeper
1. On the Home screen or in the Applications folder, click the Password Keeper icon.
2. Press the
key > Options.
3. Change the Password Attempts field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
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Copy a password
1. On the Home screen or in the Applications folder, click the Password Keeper icon.
2. Highlight a password.
3. Press the
key > Copy Username or Copy Password.
After you finish: To clear the clipboard, press the
key > Clear Clipboard.
Note: Passwords are not encrypted when they are on the clipboard.
Prevent password copying
1. On the home screen or in the Applications folder, click the Password Keeper icon.
2. Press the
key > Options.
3. In the Password Entries section, clear the Allow Clipboard Copy checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Hide or show passwords in the Password Keeper
1. On the Home screen or in the Applications folder, click the Password Keeper icon.
2. Press the
•
•
key > Options.
To hide passwords in the Password Keeper, clear the Show Password checkbox.
To show passwords in the Password Keeper again, select the Show Password checkbox.
3. Press the
key > Save.
Generate a random password
1. On the home screen or in the Applications folder, click the Password Keeper icon.
2.
If necessary, change the criteria for generating random passwords by doing any of the following:
•
Press the
key > Options. Change the Length field.
•
Press the
checkboxes.
key > Options. Select or clear the Include Alpha, Include Numbers, or Include Symbols
3. Press the
key > New.
4. Press the
key > Random Password.
5. Press the
key > Save.
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Encryption
About encrypting data and files on your smartphone
When encryption for data on your BlackBerry smartphone is turned on, your smartphone uses a private key to encrypt
data stored on your smartphone, including data that your smartphone receives when it's locked. When you lock your
smartphone with a password, a lock indicator appears at the top of the screen when your smartphone has secured your
data. You can also encrypt the files on your media card using your smartphone password, an encryption key that your
smartphone generates, or both. Your smartphone decrypts data as you access it.
If you encrypt the files on your media card using an encryption key that your smartphone generates, you can only access
the files when the media card is inserted into your smartphone. If you encrypt the files using your smartphone password,
you can access the files in any smartphone that you insert your media card into, as long as you know the smartphone
password that was used to protect the files.
If you use a smart card certificate for authentication, depending on the smart card, you might also be able to use one of
your smart card certificates to provide two-factor encryption. In order to access the encrypted content, you must provide
your smartphone password and also connect your smartphone to your smart card reader.
Turn on encryption
Before you begin: To encrypt data on your BlackBerry smartphone, you must set a password for your smartphone.
Depending on the amount of storage space available, you might not be able to encrypt files on your smartphone or on
your media card.
You can set encryption to include or exclude your contacts. If you turn on encryption for contacts and you receive a call
when your smartphone is locked, the encrypted contact information doesn't appear on the screen.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Encryption.
3. To encrypt data and files on your smartphone, in the Device Memory section, select the Encrypt checkbox.
4. To encrypt files that are stored on a media card, in the Media Card section, select the Encrypt checkbox and do one
of the following:
•
•
•
To encrypt files using an encryption key that your smartphone generates, change the Mode field to Device Key.
To encrypt files using your smartphone password, change the Mode field to Device Password.
To encrypt files using an encryption key and your smartphone password, change the Mode field to Device
Password & Device Key.
5. Press the
key > Save.
After you finish:
To stop encrypting data and files on your smartphone, in the Device Memory section, clear the Encrypt checkbox. To
stop encrypting files on your media card, in the Media Card section, clear the Encrypt checkbox.
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About file encryption, 292
Set encryption strength
If encryption of data that is stored on your BlackBerry smartphone is turned on, you can set the strength of the encryption
that your smartphone uses to protect data that you receive when your smartphone is locked with a password.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Encryption.
3. Change the Strength field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Use a certificate to encrypt the encryption keys on your smartphone
Before you begin: To perform this task, your work email account must use a BlackBerry Enterprise Server that supports
this feature. For more information, contact your administrator.
If you have encryption for data that is stored on your BlackBerry smartphone turned on and your smart card reader
supports this feature, you might be able to use a certificate from the smart card to encrypt the encryption keys on your
smartphone.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Encryption.
3. Select the Two-factor Protection checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Generate an encryption key
Before you begin: To perform this task, your work email account must use a BlackBerry Enterprise Server that supports
this feature. For more information, contact your administrator.
If you can't send or receive work email messages, regenerating an encryption key might help resolve the issue.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Security Status Information.
3. Highlight a service.
4. Press the
key.
5. Click Regenerate Encryption Key.
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SIM card
Depending on your wireless service provider and wireless network, your BlackBerry smartphone might not use a SIM
card.
Protect your SIM card with a PIN code
To get your SIM card PIN code, contact your wireless service provider.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Device > Advanced System Settings > SIM Card.
3. Press the
key > Enable Security.
4. Type your SIM card PIN code. If you exceed the number of allowed attempts to enter the SIM card PIN code, your SIM
card does not function.
5. Press the
key on the keyboard.
Change a SIM card PIN code
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2.
Click Device > Advanced System Settings > SIM Card.
• To change the PIN code that protects your SIM card, press the
• To change the PIN code for fixed dialing on your SIM card, press the
key > Change PIN code.
key > Change PIN2 code.
Memory cleaning
About memory cleaning
Memory cleaning is designed to delete sensitive data from the temporary memory on your BlackBerry smartphone.
Examples of sensitive data include sensitive data in the cache for the key store browser, unencrypted data from email
messages, LDAP authentication passwords, and data from certificate and key searches.
When memory cleaning is turned on, the memory cleaning application is designed to delete sensitive data automatically
in the following situations:
•
•
•
When you insert your smartphone in a holster
When you do not use your smartphone for a specified period of time
When you synchronize with your computer
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When you change the time or the time zone for your smartphone
When you lock your smartphone
Turn on memory cleaning
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Advanced Security Settings > Memory Cleaning.
3. Select the Enable checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Change when your smartphone deletes sensitive data from the
temporary smartphone memory
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Advanced Security Settings > Memory Cleaning.
•
•
•
To prevent your BlackBerry smartphone from deleting sensitive data when you insert your smartphone in a
holster, clear the Clean When Holstered checkbox.
To prevent your smartphone from deleting sensitive data when your smartphone remains idle for a specified
period of time, clear the Clean When Idle checkbox.
To change how long your smartphone waits after you stop using it before it deletes sensitive data, change the Idle
Timeout field.
3. Press the
key > Save.
Delete sensitive application data from the temporary smartphone
memory
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Advanced Security Settings > Memory Cleaning.
3. To delete sensitive data for all applications, in the Memory to Clean section, click Clean.
Create a shortcut for the memory cleaning application
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Advanced Security Settings > Memory Cleaning.
3. Select the Place Memory Cleaner Shortcut on Home Screen checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
The Memory Cleaner icon appears on the home screen or in the Applications folder.
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Certificates and PGP keys
About certificates and certificate enrollment
A certificate is a digital document that binds the identity and public key of a certificate subject. Your BlackBerry
smartphone supports RSA, DSA, Diffie-Hellman, and ECC keys.
If your work email account uses a BlackBerry Enterprise Server that supports this feature, you can download certificates
over the wireless network using a certification authority profile provided by your administrator. Depending on your
organization, enrollment for a certificate might be required and might also occur automatically.
When you enroll with a certification authority profile, a new certificate is downloaded to your smartphone and added to
your certificate list. The certification authority profile shows the status of the certificate. If the certificate is scheduled to
expire soon, you can re-enroll with the certification authority profile to receive an updated certificate.
About PGP keys
If your work email account uses a BlackBerry Enterprise Server that supports this feature, you can download PGP keys
over the wireless network from a certificate server provided by your administrator. Depending on your organization,
enrollment with the PGP Universal Server might be required and might also occur automatically.
PGP keys allow you to send and receive PGP messages using your BlackBerry smartphone. Your smartphone supports
RSA, DSA, and Diffie-Hellman keys.
About the trust status of certificates and PGP keys
When you view the details for a certificate or key, you can view the trust status of the item. Depending on your
adminstrator, you can change the trust status of a certificate or PGP key.
A certificate can be explicitly trusted (the certificate itself is trusted), implicitly trusted (the root certificate in the
certificate chain is trusted on your BlackBerry smartphone), or not trusted (the certificate isn't explicitly trusted and the
root certificate in the certificate chain isn't trusted or doesn't exist on your smartphone).
A PGP key can be explicitly trusted (the PGP key itself is trusted), implicitly trusted (the PGP key is associated with a
private key on your smartphone), or not trusted (the PGP key isn't explicitly trusted and isn't associated with a trusted
PGP key on your smartphone, and a chain of digital signatures to a trusted key doesn't exist).
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Certificate and PGP key basics
Download a certificate or PGP key from an LDAP-enabled server or
DSML-enabled server
If you are enrolled with the PGP Universal Server, you can't download PGP keys manually.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Advanced Security Settings > Certificates or PGP keys.
3. Press the
key > Fetch Certificates or Fetch PGP Keys.
4. Specify the search criteria.
5. Press the
key > Search.
6. Click a certificate.
7. Click Add To Key Store.
Related information
I can't download a certificate,
I can't download a PGP key from an LDAP-enabled server,
Download a certificate from a certification authority
If your administrator has provided you with a certification authority profile, you can enroll with the profile to download a
certificate to your BlackBerry smartphone. If the certificate is scheduled to expire soon, you can re-enroll to receive an
updated certificate.
1. On the home screen, click the
icon. If you don't have the
icon, on the home screen or in a folder, click
the Options icon. Click Security > Advanced Security Settings > Certificate Enrollment.
2. Click Enroll or Re-enroll.
3. If necessary, type the credentials that your administrator gave you.
Related information
I can't download a certificate,
Download a personal PGP key from the PGP Universal Server
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > PGP.
3. Press the
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Import a certificate or PGP key that is saved on your smartphone
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Media icon or Files icon.
2. Find and click a certificate or PGP key.
3. Select the certificate or PGP key.
4. Press the
key > Import Certificate or Import PGP Key.
• To view the certificate or PGP key, highlight the certificate or PGP key. Press the
View PGP Key.
• To trust the certificate or PGP key, highlight the certificate or PGP key. Press the
Trust PGP Key.
key > View Certificate or
key > Trust Certificate or
Import certificates or PGP keys from a media card
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Advanced Security Settings > Certificates or PGP keys.
3. Press the
key > Import Media Card Certs or Import Media Card PGP Keys.
4. Select the certificates or PGP keys you want to import.
5. Press the
key > Import Certificates or Import PGP keys.
To view a certificate or PGP key, highlight the certificate or PGP key. Press the
Key.
key > View Certificate or View PGP
Send or delete a certificate or PGP key
When you send a certificate or PGP key, your BlackBerry smartphone sends the public key, but doesn't send the
corresponding private key.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Advanced Security Settings > Certificates or PGP keys.
3.
Highlight a certificate or PGP key.
• To send a certificate or PGP key, press the
• To delete a certificate or PGP key, press the
key > Send via Email or Send via PIN.
key > Delete.
View details for a certificate or PGP key
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Advanced Security Settings > Certificates or PGP keys.
3. Click a certificate or PGP key.
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View one type of certificate or PGP key
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Advanced Security Settings > Certificates or PGP keys.
3. Press the
key.
4. Click one of the following menu items:
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Show Personal Certificates
Show Personal PGP Keys
Show Others' Certificates
Show Others' PGP Keys
Show CA Certificates
Show Root Certificates
After you finish: To view all the certificates on your BlackBerry smartphone, press the
key > Show All Certificates.
View the certificate chain for a certificate
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Advanced Security Settings > Certificates.
3. Highlight a certificate.
4. Press the
key > Show Chain.
Certificate and PGP key statuses
Status indicators for certificates, PGPkeys, and certification authority
profiles
Status indicators for certificates and PGP keys
Indicator
Description
The certificate or PGP key has a corresponding private key that is stored on your BlackBerry
smartphone or a smart card.
The certificate chain or PGP key is trusted and valid, and the revocation status is good.
The revocation status is unknown, or a public key is weak.
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Description
The certificate, a certificate in the certificate chain, or the PGP key is untrusted, revoked,
expired, not valid, or can't be verified.
Status indicators for certification authority profiles
Indicator
Description
A valid certificate is associated with the certificate authority profile.
A new certificate is being retrieved because the current certificate is scheduled to expire
soon.
The enrollment request is pending approval from the certificate authority.
Enrollment with the certificate authority profile is pending because an action from the user is
required to continue, or because enrollment is scheduled to occur later.
Enrollment with the certificate authority profile is required and will occur automatically.
Check the revocation status of a certificate, certificate chain, or PGP key
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Advanced Security Settings > Certificates or PGP keys.
3. Highlight a certificate or PGP key.
4. Press the
key > Fetch Status or Fetch Chain Status.
Change the trust status of a certificate or PGP key
Before you begin: Depending on the types of certificates that your administrator allows, you might not be able to trust
some types of certificates.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Advanced Security Settings > Certificates or PGP keys.
3. Highlight a certificate or PGP key.
4. Press the
key > Trust or Distrust.
5. If you are trusting a certificate with a certificate chain, do one of the following:
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To trust only the highlighted certificate, click Selected Certificate.
To trust the highlighted certificate and all the other certificates in the chain, click Entire Chain.
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Revoke a certificate or PGP key
If you revoke a certificate or PGP key, it is revoked only in the key store on your BlackBerry smartphone. Your smartphone
doesn't update the revocation status on the certificate authority, CRL servers, or on the PGP Universal Server.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Advanced Security Settings > Certificates or PGP keys.
3. Highlight a certificate or PGP key.
4. Press the
key > Revoke > Yes.
5. Change the Reason field.
6. Click OK.
After you finish: To cancel a certificate hold, highlight the certificate. Press the
key > Cancel Hold.
Certificate revocation reasons
Reason
Description
Unknown
The revocation reason does not match any of the predefined reasons.
Key Compromise
A person who is not the key subject might have discovered the private key value.
CA Compromise
Someone might have revealed the private key of the certificate issuer.
Change in Affiliation
The certificate subject no longer works for the organization.
Superseded
A new certificate is replacing an existing certificate.
Cessation of Operation
The certificate subject no longer requires the certificate.
Certificate Hold
You want to revoke the certificate temporarily.
PGP key revocation reasons
Reason
Description
Unknown
The revocation reason does not match any of the predefined reasons.
Superseded
A new PGP key is replacing an existing PGP key.
Key Compromise
A person who is not the key subject might have discovered the private key value.
Key Retired
The PGP key is no longer used.
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Reason
Description
User ID Invalid
The user information for the PGP key is not valid.
Certificate and PGP key options
Change the display name for a certificate or PGP key
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Advanced Security Settings > Certificates or PGP keys.
3. Highlight a certificate or PGP key.
4. Press the
key > Change Label.
5. Type a display name for the certificate or PGP key.
6. Click OK.
Turn off prompts that appear when you add a certificate or PGP key to
the key store
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Advanced Security Settings > Certificates or PGP keys.
3. Press the
key > Fetch Certificates or Fetch PGP Keys.
4. Press the
key > Options.
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To download the revocation status of a certificate or PGP key when you add it to the key store, change the Fetch
Status field to Yes.
To add a certificate or PGP key to the key store without downloading the revocation status, change the Fetch
Status field to No.
To turn off the display name prompt, clear the Prompt for Label checkbox.
5. Press the
key > Save.
If you turn off the display name prompt, when you add a certificate or PGP key, your BlackBerry smartphone uses the
subject as the name for the certificate or PGP key.
Add an email address to a certificate
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Advanced Security Settings > Certificates.
3. Press the
key > Show Others' Certificates.
4. Highlight a certificate.
5. Press the
key > Associate Addresses.
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7.
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key > Add Address.
Do one of the following:
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Click a contact.
Click Use Once. Type an email address. Press the
8. Press the
key on the keyboard.
key > Save.
Change how often a certification authority profile checks certificate
status
Depending on your organization, you might be able to change how often a certification authority profile checks the status
of its certificate. If the certificate is scheduled to expire soon, you can re-enroll with the certification authority profile to
receive an updated certificate.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Advanced Security Settings > Certificate Enrollment.
3. Change the Certificate Revocation Check Interval field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Clear the PGP data cache
The PGP data cache contains cached PGP public keys and the PGP Universal Server policy that your BlackBerry
smartphone downloads from the PGP Universal Server.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > PGP.
3. Press the
key > Clear Universal Cache.
The next time that you send a PGP protected message, your smartphone downloads an updated PGP Universal Server
policy and updated PGP public keys from the PGP Universal Server.
Certificate servers
Add or delete a certificate server
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2.
Click Security > Advanced Security Settings > Certificate Servers.
• To add a new certificate server, press the
certificate server. Press the
key > Save.
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To delete a certificate server, highlight a certificate server. Press the
key > Delete.
Change connection information for a certificate server
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Advanced Security Settings > Certificate Servers.
3. Highlight a certificate server.
4. Press the
key > Edit.
5. Change the connection information for the certificate server.
6. Press the
key > Save.
Connection options for OCSP and CRL servers
Option
Description
Friendly Name
Type a display name for the certificate server.
Server URL
Type the web address of the certificate server.
Connection options for LDAP-enabled servers
Option
Description
Friendly Name
Type a display name for the server.
Server Name
Type the network address of the server.
Base Query
Type the base query information for the server using X.509 certificate syntax (for
example, o=test.rim.net).
Port
Type the port number for your organization’s network. The default port number is
389.
Authentication Type
Specify whether you must log in to the server.
Connection Type
Specify whether your BlackBerry smartphone uses an SSL connection or a TLS
connection to connect to the server.
Send connection information for a certificate server
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
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2. Click Security > Advanced Security Settings > Certificate Servers.
3. Highlight a certificate server.
4. Press the
key > Email Server or PIN Server.
Key store
About the key store
The key store on your BlackBerry smartphone might store the following items:
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Personal certificates or PGP keys (public and private key pairs)
Certificates that you download using a certification authority profile or the BlackBerry Desktop Software
Root certificates that are included in the BlackBerry Desktop Software
Certificates that you download from an LDAP-enabled server or DSML-enabled server
PGP public keys that you download from an LDAP-enabled server
Certificates or PGP public keys that you import from your smartphone or a media card
Certificates or PGP public keys that you add from a message
To access items in the key store, you must enter a key store password. If you exceed the number of allowed password
attempts, all your smartphone data is deleted.
Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your computer, especially before you
update any software. Maintaining a current backup file on your computer might allow you to recover smartphone data if
your smartphone is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue.
Change the key store password
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Advanced Security Settings > Key Stores.
3. Press the
key > Change Key Store Password.
Synchronize the key store password with the smartphone password
If you synchronize the key store password with your BlackBerry smartphone password, when you change your
smartphone password, the key store password changes to match it automatically.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Advanced Security Settings > Key Stores.
3. Change the Use Device Password as Key Store Password field to Yes.
4. Press the
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Change when your smartphone deletes the key store password
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Advanced Security Settings > Key Stores.
3. Change the Key Store Password Timeout field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
To access private keys after your BlackBerry smartphone deletes the key store password, you must type your key store
password.
Add contacts automatically when you add certificates or PGP keys to the
key store
You can set your BlackBerry smartphone to add a contact to your contact list using information from a certificate or PGP
key in your key store. For example, if you add a coworker's public certificate to your key store, your smartphone can
automatically create a contact entry with that person's name, organization, phone number, and address.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Advanced Security Settings > Key Stores.
3. Select the Add Certificate Email to Contacts checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Change the service that your smartphone uses to download certificates
Depending on your organization, you might not be able to change the service that your BlackBerry smartphone uses to
download certificates. For more information, contact your administrator.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Advanced Security Settings > Key Stores.
3. Change the Certificate Service field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Turn off automatic backup and restore of key store data
By default, items in the key store on your BlackBerry smartphone are backed up or restored when you back up or restore
your smartphone data. For security reasons, if you don't want to back up your private key to your computer or restore
your private key from your computer, you can turn off automatic backup and restore of key store data.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Advanced Security Settings > Key Stores.
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3. Clear the Allow Key Store Backup/Restore checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
After you finish: To turn on automatic backup and restore of key store data, select the Allow Key Store Backup/Restore
checkbox.
Change the refresh rate for certificate revocation lists
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Advanced Security Settings > Key Stores.
3. In the Certificate Status section, change the Expires After field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Your BlackBerry smartphone downloads a new revocation status automatically when your smartphone uses a key store
item with a status that is older than the time limit that you set.
Reject certificate revocation lists from unverified CRL servers
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Advanced Security Settings > Key Stores.
3. Clear the Accept Unverified CRLs checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Your BlackBerry smartphone rejects certificate revocation lists from CRL servers that the BlackBerry MDS Connection
Service can't verify.
Smart cards
About using a smart card with your smartphone
Smart cards store certificates and private keys. You can use a smart card reader to import certificates from a smart card
to the key store on your BlackBerry smartphone, but you can't import private keys. As a result, private key operations
such as signing and decryption use the smart card, and public key operations such as verification and encryption use the
public certificates on your smartphone.
If you use a smart card certificate to authenticate with your smartphone, after you connect your smart card reader to your
smartphone, your smartphone requests authentication from the smart card each time that you unlock your smartphone.
You can install multiple smart card drivers on your smartphone, including drivers for microSD smart cards, but you can
only authenticate to one smart card at a time. If you are authenticating using a microSD smart card and you want to
transfer media files between your microSD smart card and your computer, you must temporarily turn off two-factor
authentication or select a different authentication option.
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If the S/MIME Support Package for BlackBerry smartphones is installed on your smartphone, you can use smart card
certificates to send S/MIME-protected messages.
Turn on two-factor authentication
Before you begin: To perform this task, you must set a password for your BlackBerry smartphone and have the smart
card password that you received with your smart card.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Password.
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To use a smart card and your smartphone password to unlock your smartphone, set the Authentication Type field
to Smart Card.
To use your connected smart card reader (even if the smart card is not inserted) and your smartphone password
to unlock your smartphone, set the Authentication Type field to Proximity. Select the Prompt for Device
Password checkbox.
3. Press the
key > Save.
Import a certificate from a smart card
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Advanced Security Settings > Certificates.
3. Press the
key > Import Smart Card Certs.
4. Enter your smart card password.
5. Select the checkbox beside a certificate.
6. Click OK.
7. Enter your key store password.
8. Click OK.
Lock your smartphone when you remove your smart card from your
smart card reader
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Password.
3. If necessary, change the User Authenticator field to Smart Card.
4. Select the Lock On Card Removal checkbox.
5. Press the
key > Save.
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About smart password entry
If you use advanced authentication and your BlackBerry smartphone password or smart card password is numeric, you
might be able to use smart password entry in some password fields. When smart password entry is turned on, your
smartphone is designed to remember the format of a password that you type in a password field. When you type the
password again, your smartphone applies a smart password filter to the password field. If the password is numeric, a 123
indicator appears beside the password field and you do not have to press the Alt key to type numbers. If the password is
alphanumeric, an ABC indicator appears beside the password field.
To use smart password entry, advanced authentication must be turned on and the correct smart card driver and smart
card reader must be installed on your smartphone.
Turn off smart password entry
Before you begin: To perform this task, you must be using a smart card and a password to unlock your BlackBerry®
smartphone.
You can turn off smart password entry to reduce the chance that someone might guess your smartphone password or
smart card password based on the smart password filter that your smartphone applies to password fields.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Password.
3. If necessary, change the User Authenticator field to Smart Card.
4. Clear the Smart Password Entry checkbox.
5. Press the
key > Save.
After you finish: To turn on smart password entry again, check the Smart Password Entry checkbox.
Turn off notification for smart card connections
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Smart Card.
3. Clear the LED Session Indicator checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
After you finish: To turn on notification for smart card connections, select the LED Session Indicator checkbox.
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You must have set a smartphone password.
You must have the smart card password that you received with your smart card.
Use a certificate to authenticate your smart card
Before you begin: To perform this task, you must be using a smart card and a password to unlock your BlackBerry®
smartphone.
If you use a certificate to authenticate your smart card, the certificate authenticates your smart card whenever you use
your smart card to unlock your smartphone.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Password.
3. If necessary, change the User Authenticator field to Smart card.
4. Change the Authentication Certificate field.
5. Press the
key > Save.
After you finish: To stop using a certificate to authenticate your smart card, change the Authentication Certificate field to
None.
Check the status of your authentication certificate automatically
Before you begin: To perform this task, you must be using a smart card and a password to unlock your BlackBerry®
smartphone.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Password.
3. If necessary, change the User Authenticator field to Smart Card.
4. Change the Certificate Status Check field.
5. Press the
key > Save.
If your smartphone checks the status of your authentication certificate and finds that it is revoked or expired, your
smartphone locks.
Store the passphrase for your smart card on your smartphone
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Smart Card.
3. Select the PIN Caching checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Your BlackBerry smartphone stores the passphrase for the same length of time as it stores your key store password.
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VPN settings
Depending on the options that your administrator has set for you, this feature might not be supported.
About VPN profiles
A VPN profile contains the information that you require to log in to your organization's network over VPN. Depending on
your organization, your adminstrator might add a VPN profile to your BlackBerry smartphone automatically and you might
have more than one VPN profile on your smartphone. For more information about VPN profiles, contact your
administrator.
About software tokens
You might need a software token to log in to a VPN. A software token includes a token code that your BlackBerry
smartphone regenerates periodically and a PIN. If you use a software token to log in to a VPN, the software token must be
on your smartphone and the software token information that appears in the VPN profile must be correct. For more
information about software tokens, contact your administrator.
View IT policy rules that are set for your smartphone
If your BlackBerry smartphone is associated with a BlackBerry Enterprise Server, your administrator might add IT policy
rules that determine which features and settings are available on your smartphone. For example, your administrator
might add an IT policy rule to your smartphone that requires you to use a password.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Security Status Information > View IT Policy > IT Policy Details.
Verify security software manually
Security self-tests are designed to verify that security software is implemented correctly on your BlackBerry smartphone.
The tests should run automatically after you restart your smartphone, but you can also verify security software manually.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Security Status Information.
3. Press the
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Third-party application control
About permissions and trust status for third-party applications
You or your administrator can set permissions that control how third-party applications on your BlackBerry smartphone
interact with the other applications on your smartphone. For example, you can control whether third-party applications
can access data or the Internet, make calls, or track your location. Some applications require specific permissions to
work.
If you have added a third-party application to your smartphone, your smartphone is designed to prevent the application
from sending or receiving data without your knowledge. The first time that you open a third-party application, you might
be prompted to trust the application or to set permissions for it. If you trust the application, your smartphone sets most
permissions for the application to Allow. You can change the permissions for a specific application or all applications in
the smartphone options.
Set permissions for a third-party application
Note: Changing permissions for third-party applications can significantly affect the operation of applications on your
BlackBerry smartphone. For more information about how changing these permissions might affect the operation of the
applications on your smartphone, contact your wireless service provider or administrator.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2.
Click Device > Application Management.
• To set permissions for a specific third-party application, highlight the application. Press the
key > Edit
Permissions.
• To set permissions for all third-party applications, press the
key > Edit Default Permissions.
3. In the Connections, Interactions, or User Data section, press the
key > Expand.
4. Change the permission fields.
5. Press the
key > Save.
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Data permissions for third-party applications, 328
Reset connection permissions for third-party applications
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Device > Application Management.
3. Press the
key > Edit Default Permissions.
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4. Press the
key > Reset All Firewall Prompts.
5. Press the
key > Apply Defaults to All.
About direct Internet connections for third-party applications
Some third-party applications that you add to your BlackBerry® smartphone might require a direct TCP or HTTP
connection to the Internet. For example, a stock price application might need to connect to the Internet to retrieve the
latest stock prices. You might have to set the APN that the third-party application uses for this connection.
Set up a direct Internet connection for a third-party application
To get the user name and password for the APN, contact your wireless service provider.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Device > Advanced System Settings > TCP IP.
3. Type the APN information.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Turn on safe mode
Before you begin: When you start your BlackBerry smartphone, you can turn on safe mode to prevent third-party
applications from running automatically. This safe mode enables you to troubleshoot or remove any unwanted
applications.
1. Remove and reinsert the battery.
2. When the red LED light goes out, press and hold the
key as the smartphone is loading.
3. When the dialog appears, click OK.
When safe mode is on, a safe mode indicator appears at the top of the home screen.
After you finish: To turn off safe mode, repeat step 1.
Turn off a prompt for a third-party application connection
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Device > Application Management.
3. Highlight a third-party application.
4. Press the
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key > Edit Permissions > Prompt Exceptions.
To allow the application to connect to a specific location or resource without displaying a prompt, click Add Allow.
Specify a protocol and, if necessary, the domain.
To prevent the application from connecting to a specific location or resource without displaying a prompt, click
Add Deny. Specify a protocol and, if necessary, the domain.
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Security
key > Save.
Interaction permissions for third-party applications
Permission
Description
Cross Application Communication
Specify whether third-party applications can communicate and share
data with other applications on your BlackBerry smartphone.
Device Settings
Specify whether third-party applications can turn on or turn off your
smartphone or change smartphone options, such as display options.
Media
Specify whether third-party applications can access media files on your
smartphone.
Application Management
Specify whether third-party applications can add or delete application
modules or access module information such as an application name or
version.
Themes
Specify whether your smartphone can use third-party applications as a
source for customized themes.
Input Simulation
Specify whether third-party applications can simulate actions, such as
pressing a key on your smartphone.
Browser Filtering
Specify whether third-party applications can register browser filters
with the browser on your smartphone to add, change, or delete website
content before it appears in your browser.
Recording
Specify whether third-party applications can take screen shots of your
smartphone screen or use other applications on your smartphone to
take pictures or recordings.
Security Timer Reset
Specify whether third-party applications can reset the duration that
your smartphone remains unlocked after you stop using it.
Display Information While Locked
Specify whether third-party applications can display information while
your smartphone is locked.
Related information
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Data permissions for third-party applications
Permission
Description
Email
Set whether third-party applications can access email messages, text messages, or PIN
messages on your BlackBerry smartphone.
Organizer Data
Set whether third-party applications can access organizer data such as contacts,
calendar entries, tasks, or memos.
Files
Set whether third-party applications can access files that you store on your smartphone.
For example, you can set whether third-party applications can access files that you
transfer to your smartphone using Bluetooth technology or using the BlackBerry Desktop
Software.
Security Data
Set whether third-party applications can access certificates or keys in the key store on
your smartphone.
Secure Element
Set whether third-party applications can access confidential information, such as credit
card numbers, coupons, loyalty cards, and public transit passes, that are stored on your
smartphone's secure element. Depending on your smartphone model and wireless
service provider, your smartphone might not use a secure element.
Related information
Set permissions for a third-party application, 325
Troubleshooting: Security
I forget my smartphone password
If you forget your BlackBerry smartphone password, it can't be recovered. If your smartphone uses a BlackBerry
Enterprise Server, your administrator might be able to reset your password without deleting your smartphone data.
Otherwise, the only way you can reset your password without knowing your current password is to delete all your
smartphone data. You can do this by exceeding the number of allowed password attempts.
If your email account uses a BlackBerry Enterprise Server, depending on the options that your administrator sets, when
you delete your smartphone data, you might also delete the data on your media card. For more information, contact your
administrator.
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Security
Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your computer, especially before you
update any software. Maintaining a current backup file on your computer might allow you to recover smartphone data if
your smartphone is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue.
My smartphone prompts me to make an emergency
call when I type a password
If your BlackBerry smartphone password contains a combination of letters that corresponds to an emergency access
number, your smartphone might prompt you to make an emergency call when you type your smartphone password.
To dismiss the prompt to make an emergency call, continue typing your smartphone password.
Related information
Set or change your smartphone password, 301
I can't unlock my smartphone using my smart card
Try the following actions:
•
•
•
•
Verify that the correct smart card is inserted in the smart card reader.
Verify that the smart card is inserted in the smart card reader correctly.
Verify that you typed the smart card password correctly. You should have received this password when you received
your smart card.
If you use a certificate to authenticate your smart card, verify that the certificate isn't revoked or expired.
I can't download a certificate or PGP key from an
LDAP-enabled server
Try the following actions:
•
•
Verify that your organization permits you to download certificates or PGP keys from an LDAP-enabled server. For
more information, contact your administrator.
If you changed the connection type that your BlackBerry smartphone uses to connect to an LDAP-enabled server, try
using the default connection type.
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Service books and diagnostic reports
Service books and diagnostic reports
Run, view, send, or delete a diagnostic
report
To help your wireless service provider or administrator troubleshoot a network connection issue or messaging service
issue, you can run and send a diagnostic report.
1. On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Mobile Network.
3. Press the
key > Diagnostics Test.
• To run a report, press the
key > Run.
• To view a diagnostic report, highlight a report. Press the
key > View Report.
• To send a diagnostic report, highlight a report. Press the
key > Email Report or PIN Report.
• To delete a diagnostic report or all diagnostic reports, highlight a report. Press the
All.
key > Delete or Delete
Accept, delete, or restore a service book
Your wireless service provider or administrator might send a service book to your BlackBerry smartphone over the
wireless network to add an additional service or application to your smartphone.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Device > Advanced System Settings > Service Book.
3. Highlight a service book.
4. Press the
•
•
•
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key.
To accept a service book, click Accept.
To delete a service book, click Delete.
To restore a service book, click Undelete.
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Service books and diagnostic reports
Set a default recipient for diagnostic
reports
If you set the default recipient, each time that you submit a diagnostic report, your BlackBerry smartphone sends the
report to that recipient. If you want to specify a recipient each time that you submit a report, don't set the default
recipient.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Mobile Network.
3. Press the
key > Diagnostics Test.
4. Press the
key > Options..
5. Type the contact information.
6. Press the
key > Save.
Find your smartphone model number and
version of the BlackBerry Device Software
Do one of the following:
•
•
On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon. Click Device > About Device Versions.
If supported by your input language, in a message or memo, type myver followed by a space.
I can't run or submit a diagnostic report
Try the following actions:
•
Try running the diagnostic report again. In the diagnostic report, press the
•
•
Verify that your BlackBerry® smartphone is connected to the wireless network.
key > Repeat All Steps.
If you cannot submit a diagnostic report to an email address, try submitting the report to a PIN. Likewise, if you can't
submit a diagnostic report to a PIN, try submitting the report to an email address.
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Run a diagnostic report,
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Synchronization
Synchronization
How to: Synchronization
About synchronization and reconciliation
The wireless data synchronization and wireless email reconciliation features are designed to synchronize organizer data
(contacts, calendar entries, tasks, and memos) and reconcile email between your BlackBerry smartphone and the email
application on your computer over the wireless network.
In rare cases, if your smartphone doesn't recognize fields in a contact, calendar entry, or email account, some data or
email can't be synchronized or reconciled.
If wireless data synchronization isn't available on your smartphone or if you turned off this feature, you can use the
BlackBerry Desktop Software to synchronize your organizer data. For more information, see the Help in the BlackBerry
Desktop Software.
Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your computer, especially before you
update any software. Maintaining a current backup file on your computer might allow you to recover smartphone data if
your smartphone is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue.
Reconcile email over the wireless network manually
If you file or delete email messages and the changes aren't reflected on your BlackBerry smartphone or your computer,
you can reconcile your email manually. To complete this task, wireless email reconciliation must be turned on.
1. On the home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
key> Reconcile Now.
Turn on or turn off wireless email reconciliation
You can turn on or turn off wireless email reconciliation for each email address associated with your BlackBerry
smartphone.
1. On the home screen, click the Messages icon.
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2. Press the
Synchronization
key > Options > Email Reconciliation.
3. If the Message Services field appears, set this field to the appropriate email account.
4. Select or clear the Wireless Reconcile checkbox.
Delete email on your smartphone and in your email
application on your computer
You can set the Delete On option for each email address that is associated with your BlackBerry smartphone.
1. On the Home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
key > Options > Email Reconciliation.
3. If the Message Services field appears, set this field to the appropriate email account.
4. Change the Delete On field to Mailbox & Handheld.
5. Press the
key > Save.
It takes a short period of time for email to be deleted over the wireless network.
Manage email reconciliation conflicts
You can set whether the email on your BlackBerry smartphone or the email on your computer takes precedence when an
email reconciliation conflict occurs. A conflict occurs when you change the same email on your smartphone and in the
email application on your computer.
1. On the home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
key > Options > Email Reconciliation.
3. If the Message Services field appears, set this field to the appropriate email account.
4. Change the On Conflicts field.
5. Press the
key > Save.
Synchronize organizer data over the wireless network
Before you begin: Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your computer,
especially before you update any software. Maintaining a current backup file on your computer might allow you to recover
smartphone data if your smartphone is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue.
If you change the same organizer data item on your BlackBerry smartphone and in the email application on your
computer, the organizer data on your computer takes precedence over the organizer data on your smartphone.
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Synchronization
1. In the Contacts application, Calendar application, Tasks application, or MemoPad, press the
key > Options.
2. If necessary, click a calendar or contact list.
3. Select the Wireless Synchronization checkbox.
4. Press the
key > Save.
After you finish: If you use the BlackBerry Internet Service, you must use the BlackBerry Desktop Software to
synchronize calendar data. For more information, see the Help in the BlackBerry Desktop Software.
Empty the deleted items folder on your computer from
your smartphone
Before you begin: To perform this task, your work email account must use a BlackBerry Enterprise Server that supports
this feature. For more information, contact your administrator.
1. On the Home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the
key > Options > Email Reconciliation.
3. If the Message Services field appears, set this field to the appropriate email account.
4. Press the
key > Purge Deleted Items.
About backing up and restoring smartphone data
If you have installed the BlackBerry Desktop Software on your computer, you can back up and restore most of your
BlackBerry smartphone data, including messages, organizer data, fonts, saved searches, and browser bookmarks using
the BlackBerry Desktop Software. For more information, see the Help in the BlackBerry Desktop Software.
If you haven't saved anything on your media card, you can back up and restore most of your smartphone data using your
media card.
If your email account uses a BlackBerry Enterprise Server, you might be able to restore synchronized organizer data to
your smartphone over the wireless network. To restore synchronized organizer data over the wireless network, you must
have an activation password. For more information, contact your administrator.
Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your computer, especially before you
update any software. Maintaining a current backup file on your computer might allow you to recover smartphone data if
your smartphone is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue.
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Troubleshooting: Synchronization
Email messages aren't reconciling over the wireless
network
Try the following actions:
•
•
•
Verify that your BlackBerry® smartphone is connected to the wireless network.
Verify that wireless email reconciliation is turned on.
Reconcile email messages manually.
Organizer data isn't synchronizing over the wireless
network
Try the following actions:
•
•
•
Verify that your BlackBerry® smartphone is connected to the wireless network.
Verify that wireless data synchronization is turned on in the Contacts application, Calendar application, Tasks
application, and MemoPad.
If you use the BlackBerry Internet Service, you must synchronize calendar data using the BlackBerry Desktop
Software. For more information, see the Help in the BlackBerry Desktop Software.
Contact list field data isn't appearing on my computer
You can only synchronize the data in a custom contact list field with a text field in the email application on your computer.
For example, you can't add a contact's birthday to a custom contact list field on your BlackBerry smartphone and
synchronize it with the email application on your computer, because the birthday field is a date field in the email
application on your computer.
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Some characters in calendar entries don't appear
correctly after synchronization
If you schedule appointments or meetings on your BlackBerry smartphone that contain special characters or accents,
your computer might not support these characters.
On your computer, verify that you are using the correct default code page and that the correct font support is installed on
your computer. For more information, see the documentation for the operating system on your computer.
Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your computer, especially before you
update any software. Maintaining a current backup file on your computer might allow you to recover smartphone data if
your smartphone is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue.
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Accessibility options
Accessibility options
How to: Accessibility
Screen accessibility options
Display closed captions in videos
You can turn on closed captions so that text displays on the screen when you play video files that support closed
captions.
1. On the Home screen, click the Media icon.
2. Press the
key > Media Options.
3. Select the Display Closed Captions checkbox.
4. If necessary, change the Appearance field, Position field, and Font Scale field.
5. Press the
key > Save.
Change the display font
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Display > Screen Display.
3. Change the font fields.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Use grayscale or reverse contrast for the screen display
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Accessibility.
•
•
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3. Press the
Accessibility options
key > Save.
Audio and phone accessibility options
Turn on or turn off event sounds
Event sounds alert you when you turn on or turn off your BlackBerry smartphone, when the battery power level is full or
low, and when you connect or disconnect a USB cable or accessory to or from your smartphone.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Accessibility.
3. Change the Event Sounds field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Change how you answer calls with a headset
If your BlackBerry smartphone is paired with a Bluetooth enabled headset or you have a headset plugged into your
smartphone, you can set your smartphone to answer calls automatically after 5 seconds.
1. From the home screen, press the
2. Press the
•
•
key.
key > Options > In-call Settings.
To answer calls automatically after 5 seconds, change the Auto Answer Calls field to After 5s (Bluetooth/Headset
Only).
To stop answering calls automatically after 5 seconds, change the Auto Answer Calls field to Never.
3. Press the
key > Save.
Add or delete a contact alert
You can create contact alerts that allow you to customize ring tones and alerts for calls and messages from specific
contacts or groups of contacts. When you receive a call or message from the contact, your BlackBerry smartphone uses
the assigned ring tone or alert, even if you select the Silent profile or Vibrate Only profile. If you do not want to be notified
with the assigned ring tone or alert, you can select the All Alerts Off profile.
1. On the home screen, click your Sound and Alert Profiles icon.
2. Click Change Sounds and Alerts > Sounds for Contacts > Add Contact Alert.
3. In the Name field, type the name of the contact alert.
4. In the Contacts field, type the name of the contact.
5. Click a contact.
6. Change the ring tone and alert information for calls and messages.
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7. Press the
Accessibility options
key > Save.
After you finish: To delete a contact alert, highlight the contact alert that you want to delete. Press the
Delete.
Related information
Icons for sound and alert profiles, 159
key >
TTY support
Depending on your wireless service provider, this feature might not be supported.
About TTY support
When you turn on TTY support and you connect your BlackBerry smartphone to a TTY device that operates at 45.45 bits
per second, you can make calls to and receive calls from TTY devices. Your smartphone is designed to convert received
calls to text that you can read on your TTY device.
If your TTY device is designed for use with a 2.5-mm headset jack, you must use an adapter accessory to connect your
TTY device to your smartphone. To get an adapter accessory that Research In Motion has approved for use with your
smartphone, visit www.shopblackberry.com.
Turn on or turn off TTY support
1. From the Home screen, press the key.
2. Press the
key > Options > TTY.
3. Change the TTY field.
4. Press the
key > Save.
After you finish:
A TTY indicator appears in the connections area at the top of the Home screen.
Voice dialing
Perform an action using a voice command
1. On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Voice Dialing icon.
2. After the beep, say a voice command.
Related information
I can't make calls using a voice command, 79
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Accessibility options
Available voice commands
Voice command
Description
"Call "
Say this voice command to make a call. To perform this task with a Bluetooth
enabled device, such as a handsfree car kit or wireless headset, the paired
Bluetooth enabled device must support this feature and you must turn on
Bluetooth technology. You can't make calls to emergency numbers using voice
commands.
"Call  "
your contact list. For example, if the contact has a work number and a mobile
number, you can say "call  work" to call the work number.
"Call extension "
Say this voice command to dial an extension. To perform this task, you must set
options for dialing extensions. You can dial extensions only within your
company.
"Check my phone number"
If you have multiple phone numbers associated with your BlackBerry
smartphone, say this voice command to check your active phone number.
"Check signal strength"
Say this voice command to check your wireless coverage level.
"Check network"
Say this voice command to check the wireless network that your smartphone is
connected to.
"Check battery"
Say this voice command to check the battery power level.
"Repeat"
Say this voice command to have the last voice prompt repeated to you.
"Cancel"
Say this voice command to close the voice dialing application.
Related information
Set options for dialing extensions, 69
Typing accessibility options
Change or delete a Word Substitution entry
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Typing and Input > Word Substitution.
3. Highlight a Word Substitution entry.
4. Press the
key.
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•
•
Accessibility options
To change the Word Substitution entry, click Edit. Change the entry. Press the
To delete the Word Substitution entry, click Delete.
key > Save.
Type text using the predictive input method
When you are typing text, do any of the following:
• To select the highlighted suggestion and start typing a new word, press the
• To select the highlighted suggestion and continue typing, click the word.
• To ignore the suggestions, keep typing.
key on the keyboard.
Change your typing style
You can change how your BlackBerry smartphone recognizes what you type by selecting a typing style.
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Typing and Language > Typing.
3. For a keyboard, do one of the following:
•
•
To turn off all typing assistance, change the Style field to Direct.
To set your smartphone to suggest word predictions as you type, change the Style field to Predictive.
4. Press the
key > Save.
Related information
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Calculator
Calculator
Use the calculator
On the Home screen or in the Applications folder, click the Calculator icon.
•
To press a key in the calculator, click the key or press the corresponding key on the BlackBerry smartphone keyboard.
Convert a measurement
1. On the Home screen or in the Applications folder, click the Calculator icon.
2. Type a number.
3. Press the
•
•
key.
To convert the number from imperial to metric, click To Metric.
To convert the number from metric to imperial, click From Metric.
4. Click a conversion type.
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Glossary
Glossary
certificate
A BlackBerry smartphone uses a certificate as a digital document that binds the identity and
public key of a certificate subject. Each certificate has a corresponding private key that is
stored separately. A certification authority signs the certificate to indicate that it is authentic
and can be trusted. This may also be called a digital certificate.
certification
authority
A certification authority (CA) is a trusted third-party organization that verifies the information or
identity of computers on a network and issues digital certificates.
CRL server
A BlackBerry smartphone uses a certificate revocation list (CRL) server to check the most
recently published revocation status of a certificate. Certification authorities publish certificate
revocation lists on CRL servers.
DSML-enabled
server
A BlackBerry smartphone uses a Directory Service Markup Language (DSML) enabled server to
search for and download certificates.
IT policy
An IT policy consists of various IT policy rules that control the security features and behavior of
BlackBerry smartphones, BlackBerry PlayBook tablets, the BlackBerry Desktop Software, and
the BlackBerry Web Desktop Manager.
LDAP-enabled
server
A BlackBerry smartphone uses an LDAP-enabled server to search for and download certificates
and PGP keys.
mass storage mode
Mass storage mode enables users to transfer files between a media card and their computer
when they connect their BlackBerry smartphone to their computer.
personal certificate
A personal certificate is a certificate that a certification authority assigns to a user.
personal PGP key
A personal PGP key consists of a PGP public key and PGP private key.
PIN
Each BlackBerry smartphone has a unique personal identification number (PIN). If you know a
contact's PIN, you can use it to add them to your BlackBerry Messenger, or you can send them
a PIN message. You can find your PIN by typing mypin in any text field.
PLAN
A Personal Localized Alerting Network (PLAN) is a public safety alert system that can send
geographically-targeted text messages alerting users of imminent threats to safety. This feature
is not supported by all wireless networks or all BlackBerry smartphones.
private key
BlackBerry smartphones use private keys to sign email messages or PIN messages that users
send and to decrypt email messages that users receive. Private key information is not
distributed publicly.
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Glossary
public key
BlackBerry smartphones use public keys to encrypt email messages or PIN messages that
users send to certificate subjects and to verify the signature on email messages or PIN
messages that users receive from certificate subjects.
root certificate
A root certificate is a self-signed certificate and usually belongs to a certification authority.
tap
A tap is a user interaction with a touch screen, using one finger to quickly touch the screen.
Some interactions require the user to tap and briefly hold a finger on the screen. For example,
to access your voicemail, tap and hold the 1 key in the phone app. A tap also describes the
interaction between two NFC-enabled devices. For example, tap the back of your BlackBerry
smartphone against a smart tag.
touch
A touch is a user interaction with a touch screen that is usually combined with another action,
using one finger. For example, touch and drag, or touch and hold.
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