Blackberry Z10 manual Tips Choosing a connection, Network connections, Connections between devices

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Connections

Tips: Choosing a connection

Your BlackBerry device is capable of a wide range of connections, to increase what you can do with your device and how it interacts with other devices. Take a look at the list of connections to learn about the different types of connections, some tips for when to use each connection, and maybe learn a few things you didn't know you could do.

Network connections

Mobile network

A mobile network connection allows your BlackBerry device to make calls and, if you have a data plan, use data services such as Internet browsing. In some locations, such as in a hospital or on an airplane, you need to turn off your mobile network connection, but usually you can just leave your mobile network connection on.

Wi-Fi

A Wi-Fi network connection is another way to get data services on your device, but unlike using the mobile network, using Wi-Fi doesn't add charges to your data plan. Your device is designed to try to use saved Wi-Fi networks before it tries to use the mobile network for basic data functions such as using the Internet or downloading apps. You can leave Wi-Fi on so that as soon as you're in range of a saved Wi-Fi network, your device connects to it automatically, but remember that if you leave Wi-Fi on all the time your battery can drain faster.

Connections between devices

USB

You can use a USB cable to create a two-way connection between your BlackBerry device and your computer. When you connect your device to your computer using a USB cable, your device appears on your computer as a removable storage device. Depending on the functionality of your computer, you can usually use a USB connection to drag files between your computer and your device.

Bluetooth technology

Bluetooth wireless technology allows you to create a direct connection between your BlackBerry device and another Bluetooth enabled device. Although you can transfer files over a Bluetooth connection, because of its ability to stream content, Bluetooth connections are more commonly used for actions such as playing the music on your BlackBerry device through a separate speaker or making calls on a headset that is using your BlackBerry device's mobile network connection.

NFC

NFC is a short-range wireless technology that's used for quickly creating connections between your BlackBerry device and other NFC-enabled devices or NFC tags. With NFC you don't need to enter pairing information to make a

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Contents User Guide Published 2013-09-26 SWD-20130926111353716 Contents Get your message out with the BlackBerry Keyboard Get there faster with keyboard shortcuts Connections See the world through BBM Legal notice Welcome BlackBerry 10 new apps and features BlackBerry HubBlackBerry Story Maker Picture editing BlackBerry Balance Getting started Insert or remove the SIM cardInsert or remove the battery and a media card Set up your device Contacts Home screen at a glance Application iconsBrowser BlackBerry World CalendarText Messages RememberMaps SettingsLinkedIn GamesAdobe Reader Phone SetupNotification icons CameraScroll and move between items Use a sliderSelect items Zoom in to or zoom out from the screen Move items from one place to anotherMinimize apps and show your Active Frames Show the menusSet up a new BlackBerry ID About BlackBerry IDUsing the BlackBerry Voice Control app Device Switch Make note of your usernames and passwordsUpdate BBM What if I have contacts on my SIM card?Transfer data from a BlackBerry 7 device using a media card Click Using a Media Card Save DataTap Restore Transfer data to a new device using BlackBerry ProtectAfter you switch devices Transfer data from an iPhone or Android deviceTap Settings Accounts Transfer passwords from the Password Keeper appSet up an account on your device Restoring your BBM contacts and groupsTips after switching devices How do I reset my lost or forgotten BlackBerry ID password?Cant transfer items using my media card How do I get to the menu? How do I get back to the home screen?How do I change my settings and options? Where are my messages? Where are my ring tones and notification profiles?Tap Settings Notifications Where are my apps? Where are my tasks, memos, and voice notes?Where can I find my device info and passwords? Where do I find my files?How do I search? What is BlackBerry Link? Get your message out with the BlackBerry Keyboard Keyboard and typing at a glance Show the keyboardDelete a word Type an accented character Type a symbol or numberType faster with automated assistance settings Type an uppercase characterSelecting word suggestions that appear while you type Tap Settings Language and Input Prediction and CorrectionCut, copy, and paste text Select a suggested word Get there faster with keyboard shortcuts Connections Check which wireless networks your device connects toWireless connections icons Connect to the mobile networkDown. Tap Settings Network Connections Mobile Network Network connections Tips Choosing a connectionConnections between devices Tap Settings Network Connections Turn on airplane modeConnect your device to an Hdmi display Cant connect to a Wi-Fi network Connect to a Wi-Fi networkManually connect to a Wi-Fi network Tap ConnectTurn on Bluetooth technology What is NFC? Pair and connect with a Bluetooth enabled deviceTap Bluetooth Tap Settings Network Connections NFC Send a file using NFCTurn on NFC Stay connected with BlackBerry Hub About the BlackBerry HubCant add an email account Im not receiving messagesBlackBerry Hub icons Text message iconsPeek at your messages in the BlackBerry Hub from anywhere View messages by account or message typeSend a message from the BlackBerry Hub Search for a messageReply to or forward an email Attach a file to an email or text message Check your upcoming events from the BlackBerry Hub Create a meeting from an email Add a contact from the BlackBerry HubAbout BlackBerry Messenger See the world through BBMBBM icons Add a BBM contact Start a BBM chatPeek at your chats Send a file or ping someoneJoin a BBM group Invite others to a chatStart a BBM Video chat Switch cameras or share your screen Time travel with your camera Camera app at a glance Taking pictures and recording videosTake a picture Record a videoTake the best picture possible using Time Shift mode Access the Camera app from the Lock screenUsing Time Shift mode Replace a persons expression using Time Shift modeTap anywhere on the screen Enhance your experience with BlackBerry World Rate and review an app or a game that you downloaded Download and buy apps, games, music, and videosChange your payment options Tap PurchaseDeleting apps Download an update to an app or a gameDelete a downloaded item from BlackBerry World Delete an app from your home screen Reinstall an app or gameTap Available About the Calendar app Keep current with CalendarView your events Create an event Find email and files associated with an eventCheck who youre meeting with Invite people to an eventChange or delete an event Create a folder in the Remember app RememberAdd an entry to the Remember app Record a voice note Add tags to an entrySend something to the Remember app Legal notice User Guide User Guide
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