Blackberry 2.0.1 manual Personalising your Home screen

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User Guide

Getting started

If you have a BlackBerry PlayBook tablet that can connect to mobile networks, you need to insert a micro SIM card before the tablet can connect with a mobile network.

1.Remove the micro SIM card tray from the back of your tablet.

2.Place your micro SIM card into the tray. Make sure that the corners of the micro SIM card line up with the tray.

3.Slide the micro SIM card tray back into your tablet. Make sure it clicks into place.

Personalising your Home screen

Watch a video about personalising your tablet: English Spanish

You are unique; your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet should be too. There are many ways you can display your personality, such as arranging the icons on your Home screen so they are just the way you like them or changing the wallpaper. In addition to the personalisation suggestions listed here, the Options menu provides many additional settings you can use to customise your tablet.

Move an app	Touch and hold an icon. When it starts to blink, drag the icon in any direction.

Add apps to your dock	Touch and hold an icon. When it starts to blink, drag the icon into the dock.

Set a picture as your wallpaper	Tap a picture. Swipe down from the top frame. Tap Set as Wallpaper.

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Contents User Guide Published 2012-07-30 SWD-20120730082731054 Contents Calendar Connect to a mobile network Wi-Fi Bluetooth technologyKeyboard and typing Using Print To Go Troubleshooting Print To GoViewing your pictures Taking pictures Recording videosPlaying videos Downloading videos Setting the clockDownloading and subscribing to podcasts Recording voice notes Getting started Applications section Reader mode for webpagesStorefront, to run on the BlackBerry PlayBook OS Home screen managementGetting to know your tablet User Guide User Guide Zoom in and zoom out Using the touch screenWatch a video about touch screen gestures English Spanish Scroll and move between itemsShow the home screen and minimise apps Move items from one place to anotherShow the menu Switch between appsShow the status bar Close an app Switch between views on the home screenWake up your tablet Go back Insert a micro SIM cardShow the keyboard Zoom in and zoom out quicklyPersonalising your Home screen Status bar icons Aeroplane mode AlarmPower BlackBerry Bridge View your notificationsPresentation mode Bluetooth Development modeBluetooth Security. Tap Development mode MusicSwitch to a new tablet About your BlackBerry ID Setting up your tabletAbout BlackBerry Balance Overview of tablet settings Screen Plugged into an external power sourceInternet Tethering ConnectionTap Accounts Add New Account MessagesAdd an email address and social networking account Add an email address manuallyView your folders View your messagesTap Tap an email account Refresh your messages and folders Send an emailMessaging tips Change your default email addressConversation threads Issue Troubleshooting EmailChange email account options Issue Possible cause or solution Tap Add Link ContactsAdd, change or delete a contact Merge your contactsAdd a contact picture Contact viewsSearch for a contact Filter your contacts Sort your contactsCant synchronise my contacts Calendar views CalendarAdd, change or delete an event Respond to a meeting inviteCant synchronise my calendar Change your calendar settingsSwitch calendars Troubleshooting CalendarCant reply to or send meeting invitations from my calendar Browsing the web BrowserBookmarking webpages Tap Privacy & Security Clear All Change browser optionsCant play a song or video on a webpage Delete saved dataCalendar BlackBerry BridgeAbout BlackBerry Bridge MessagesMemos New features and enhancementsConnect your tablet and smartphone using BlackBerry Bridge TasksBlackBerry Bridge basics Tap Setup Next ContinueNavigating and scrolling Remote controlUse your smartphone as a remote control Click Use Remote ControlSwitching modes About using BlackBerry Bridge in your organisation About synchronising Wi-Fi and VPN profilesDo data charges apply? Troubleshooting BlackBerry Bridge User GuideBlackBerry Bridge Connect to a mobile network Wi-FiConnect to a Wi-Fi network ConnectionsConnect using a Wi-Fi Tap Change, delete, or reorder saved Wi-Fi networksTap Connect Wi-Fi network uses Wi-FiNetwork OptionsInformation provided for the proxy server Talk to your administrator Cant connect to a Wi-Fi networkYour administrator To reconnect, turn off and turn on the keyboard Bluetooth technologyConnect a Bluetooth enabled device Tap Add New Device SearchCant connect to a Bluetooth enabled device Supported Bluetooth profilesBlackBerry Bridge application My list of paired Bluetooth enabled devices doesnt appear Tether your tablet to a Bluetooth enabled deviceWatch a video about ways to share files English Connect your tablet to an Hdmi display Turn on flight modeTroubleshooting Hdmi connections Typing tips Using the keyboardSymbols key Keyboard and typingCopy and paste Setting spelling checker optionsKeyboard. Set the Check spelling switch to on Keyboard. Set the Check spelling switch to OFFBlackBerry Mini Keyboard Troubleshooting Keyboard and typingUsing the touchpad on your BlackBerry Mini Keyboard Navigating using your BlackBerry Mini KeyboardShow the status bar Accents and symbols BlackBerry Mini KeyboardAccent Action Example Symbol Action Example SymbolsDocuments Using Word To GoDocuments To Go Getting started with Documents To GoUsing Slideshow To Go Using Sheet To GoShortcutsDocuments To Go Typing shortcuts Troubleshooting Print To Go Using Print To GoPrint To Go Back on Contacting your friends New featuresFacebook Navigating Facebook for BlackBerry PlayBook tabletsPosting comments and liking items Posting and tagging photos and videosAdding friends and pages Check in to a place Keeping up with eventsTap Check Download apps with BlackBerry App World BlackBerry App WorldHide items intended for adult, mature or teen audiences Cant find an app in the BlackBerry App World storefront Watch a video about taking pictures English CameraTaking pictures Recording videosUser Guide Viewing your pictures PicturesPlaying videos VideosSwipe down from the top frame. Tap a category MusicPlaying your music Creating playlists and organising your musicPlaylist Add playlists from your computer Tap PlayBook Playlist Edit. Tap a song or songs. Tap RemovePlayer or iTunes Buy and download music Music StoreTap Download Accidentally deleted music that I purchasedYou can download music purchases up to three times Find the music that you want to download againTurning off your tablet and using standby mode Battery and powerBattery power level icons Screen. Change the Standby Time-out field Extending your battery lifeCharge your tablet Screen. Change the Backlight Time-out fieldAdd or rename a folder on the tablet Home screen ApplicationsDelete an app Move applications to the dockRemove an icon from a folder on the home Deleting folders and icons from the tablet HomeClock Setting the clockTap Accept or No Video Video chatAbout video chats Starting video and voice-only chatsDelete a contact Tap Tap a contact. Tap View chat historyTo the wireless access point Turn off the Accept Calls featureTroubleshooting Video chat Wi-Fi networks during a callDownloading videos Video StoreIcon. Select the Keep Me Signed In on This Device check box Finding a location or business Bing MapsGet directions Cant find my current location Getting started with the BlackBerry News app BlackBerry NewsCustomising the BlackBerry News app Done Reading articles in a news feedTap View Feed Now DeleteSecurity About tablet passwordsSet or change a password Tap Security PasswordCertificates Import Managing VPN profilesManaging certificates Add a new VPN profileComplete the field Delete all your tablet dataTap Security Certificates Import Tap Security Security WipeTap Wipe Data Downloading and subscribing to podcasts Turn off explicit content TapClear the Allow explicit content check box PodcastsRecording voice notes Voice notes101 Legal notice102 User Guide

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