Blackberry 2.1 manual Messages, Add an email address or social networking account, Tap Continue

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User Guide

Messages

Add an email address or social networking account

Watch a video about using the Messages app: English

Save time by reading all of your messages from your email addresses and social apps in one inbox on your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. Respond to work emails and Facebook messages all from the same place. If your organization is using BlackBerry Balance technology, you might need to set up a password to access your organization's email.

1.Tap .

2.Tap Accounts > Add New Account.

3.Tap an account type.

4.Enter your account information.

5.Tap Continue.

6.Change any settings for the account, such as the account name and sychronization settings.

7.Tap Save.

Adding an email account using advanced setup

If you're adding a work account, a POP account, an IMAP account, a CalDav account, or a CardDav account to your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, you might need to use the advanced setup option.

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Contents User Guide Published 2012-08-09 SWD-20120809102904280 Contents Calendar Connect to a mobile networkUsing Print To Go Troubleshooting Print To Go Keyboard and typingViewing your pictures Keeping up with events Check in to a placeTaking pictures Recording videos Playing videosDownloading videos Setting the clockDeleting folders and icons from the tablet home Downloading and subscribing to podcasts Recording voice notesGetting started New features and enhancementsConnecting to a mobile network, see the Connections section Video chat, see the Video chat sectionGo section Getting to know your tabletPrint To Go Watch a video about the tablet hardware EnglishUser Guide Scroll and move between items Using the touch screenWatch a video about touch screen gestures English Zoom in and zoom out Move items from one place to anotherShow the home screen and minimize apps Show the menuClose an app Switch between appsShow the status bar Show the keyboard Switch between views on the home screenWake up your tablet Go back Insert a micro SIM cardZoom in and zoom out quickly Personalizing your home screen View your notificationsStatus bar icons Wi-Fi turned off Email notification Wi-Fi turned onWi-Fi not connected Wi-Fi BlackBerry Balance Calendar notificationSwitch to a new tablet Setting up your tabletAbout your BlackBerry ID About BlackBerry BalanceOverview of tablet settings 3GP2 Supported audio, video, and picture file formats and codecs264 263Media Audio 9 Professional XvidVC-1 Windows Media Audio 9 and Windows Windows Media Audio 10 and WindowsAdd an email address or social networking account Adding an email account using advanced setupMessages Tap Accounts Add New AccountPrerequisites Adding an email account using advanced setup Work accounts that use BlackBerry Mobile FusionView your folders Add an email account using advanced setupView your messages Send an emailRefresh your messages and folders Messaging tipsConversation threads Change your default email addressTap Accounts Default Accounts Tap DisplayChange email account options Troubleshooting EmailIssue Issue Possible cause or solution Merge your contacts ContactsAdd, change, or delete a contact Tap Add LinkSearch for a contact Contact viewsAdd a contact picture Cant synchronize my contacts Sort your contactsFilter your contacts Respond to a meeting invite CalendarAdd, change, or delete an event Calendar viewsTroubleshooting Calendar Change your calendar settingsSwitch calendars Cant synchronize my calendarCant reply to or send meeting invitations from my calendar Bookmarking webpages BrowserBrowsing the web Delete saved data Change browser optionsCant play a song or video on a webpage Tap Privacy & Security Clear AllText Messages BlackBerry BridgeAbout BlackBerry Bridge MessagesTasks New featuresContacts MemosBlackBerry Bridge basics Connect your tablet and smartphone using BlackBerry BridgeTap Setup Next Continue Together or you can view email for each address separatelySuch as marking your email as opened or filing your email View email in a folderDisplayed. Tap View Folder Move an email to a folder Bridge On the home screen, on the status bar, tap LockClick Use Remote Control Remote controlUse your smartphone as a remote control Navigating and scrollingBlackBerry Bridge vs Tethering Switching modesWhy use BlackBerry Bridge? Who is BlackBerry Bridge for?How does BlackBerry Bridge work? Why use tethering?Do data charges apply? Who is tethering for?Troubleshooting BlackBerry Bridge About synchronizing Wi-Fi and VPN profilesAbout using BlackBerry Bridge in your organization Your smartphone is within range Try pairing again Bridge Browser is missingProvider My password is incorrect Technology Cant reconnect to my smartphoneConnections Wi-FiConnect to a Wi-Fi network Connect to a mobile networkTap Connect Change, delete, or reorder saved Wi-Fi networksConnect using a Wi-Fi Tap Information to enter, talk to your administrator Wi-Fi network optionsWi-Fi network uses Information provided for the proxy serverYour administrator Cant connect to a Wi-Fi networkTalk to your administrator Tap Add New Device Search Bluetooth technologyConnect a Bluetooth enabled device DeviceMy list of paired Bluetooth enabled devices doesnt appear Supported Bluetooth profilesCant connect to a Bluetooth enabled device Watch a video about ways to share files English Tether your tablet to a Bluetooth enabled deviceShare files between your computer and tablet using Wi-Fi User Guide Turn on airplane mode Connect your tablet to an Hdmi displayTroubleshooting Hdmi connections Keyboard and typing Using the keyboardSymbols key Typing tipsKeyboard. Set the Check spelling switch to OFF Setting spelling checker optionsKeyboard. Set the Check spelling switch to on Copy and pasteNavigating using your BlackBerry Mini Keyboard Troubleshooting Keyboard and typingUsing the touchpad on your BlackBerry Mini Keyboard BlackBerry Mini KeyboardAccent Action Example Accents and symbols BlackBerry Mini KeyboardShow the status bar Symbols Symbol Action ExampleGetting started with Documents To Go Using Word To GoDocuments To Go DocumentsUsing Sheet To Go Using Slideshow To GoShortcuts Documents To Go Typing shortcuts Print To Go Using Print To GoTroubleshooting Print To Go Issue Try one of the followingContacting your friends FacebookNavigating Facebook for BlackBerry PlayBook tablets Send a message to a friend TapAdding friends and pages Posting and tagging photos and videosPosting comments and liking items Tap Check Keeping up with eventsCheck in to a place Hide items intended for adult, mature, or teen audiences BlackBerry App WorldDownload apps with BlackBerry App World Cant find an app in the BlackBerry App World storefront Recording videos CameraTaking pictures Watch a video about taking pictures EnglishUser Guide Pictures Viewing your picturesVideos Playing videosCreating playlists and organizing your music MusicPlaying your music Swipe down from the top frame. Tap a categoryPlayer or iTunes Tap PlayBook Playlist Edit. Tap a song or songs. Tap RemovePlaylist Add playlists from your computer Music Store Buy and download musicFind the music that you want to download again Accidentally deleted music that I purchasedYou can download music purchases up to three times Tap DownloadBattery power level icons Battery and powerTurning off your tablet and using standby mode Extending your battery life Charge your tabletMove applications to the dock ApplicationsDelete an app Add or rename a folder on the tablet home screenDeleting folders and icons from the tablet home Remove an icon from a folder on the homeSetting the clock ClockStarting video and voice-only chats Video chatAbout video chats Tap Accept or No VideoView chat history Delete a contact Tap Tap a contact. TapWi-Fi networks during a call Turn off the Accept Calls featureTroubleshooting Video chat Wireless access pointDownloading videos Icon. Select the Only Show Movie Rentals When BrowsingVideo Store Icon. Select the Keep Me Signed In on This Device checkboxGet directions Bing MapsFinding a location or business Cant find my current location Customizing the BlackBerry News app BlackBerry NewsGetting started with the BlackBerry News app Delete Reading articles in a news feedTap View Feed Now DoneTap Security Password About tablet passwordsSet or change a password SecurityAdd a new VPN profile Managing VPN profilesManaging certificates Certificates ImportTap Security Security Wipe Delete all your tablet dataTap Security Certificates Import Complete the fieldTap Wipe Data 100Podcasts Turn off explicit content TapClear the Allow explicit content checkbox Downloading and subscribing to podcastsVoice notes Recording voice notesLegal notice 103104 User Guide

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2.1 specifications

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