Contents

Contents
Getting started	9
New features and enhancements for BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 BlackBerry PlayBook	9
Getting to know your tablet	11
Using the touch screen	14
Insert a micro SIM card	18
Personalising your Home screen	19
View your notifications	20
Status bar icons	20
Switch to a new tablet	22
Setting up your tablet	23
About your BlackBerry ID	23
About BlackBerry Balance	23
Overview of tablet settings	24
Messages	26
Add an email address and social networking account	26
Add an email address manually	26
View your messages	27
View your folders	27
Send an email	28
Refresh your messages and folders	28
Messaging tips	29
Conversation threads	29
Change your default email address	29
Change email account options	30
Troubleshooting: Email	30
Contacts	32
Add, change or delete a contact	32
Merge your contacts	32
Contact views	33

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User Guide Published 2012-07-30 SWD-20120730082731054 Contents Calendar Connect to a mobile network Wi-Fi Bluetooth technology Keyboard and typing Using Print To Go Troubleshooting Print To Go Taking pictures Recording videos Viewing your picturesPlaying videos Setting the clock Downloading videosDownloading and subscribing to podcasts Recording voice notes Getting started Applications section Reader mode for webpagesStorefront, to run on the BlackBerry PlayBook OS Home screen management Getting 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 items Show the home screen and minimise apps Move items from one place to another Switch between apps Show the menuShow the status bar Switch between views on the home screen Close an appWake up your tablet Go back Insert a micro SIM cardShow the keyboard Zoom in and zoom out quickly Personalising your Home screen Status bar icons Aeroplane mode AlarmPower BlackBerry Bridge View your notifications Presentation mode Bluetooth Development modeBluetooth Security. Tap Development mode Music Switch to a new tablet Setting up your tablet About your BlackBerry IDAbout BlackBerry Balance Overview of tablet settings Screen Plugged into an external power sourceInternet Tethering Connection Tap Accounts Add New Account MessagesAdd an email address and social networking account Add an email address manually View your messages View your foldersTap Tap an email account Refresh your messages and folders Send an email Change your default email address Messaging tipsConversation threads Troubleshooting Email IssueChange email account options Issue Possible cause or solution Tap Add Link ContactsAdd, change or delete a contact Merge your contacts Contact views Add a contact pictureSearch for a contact Sort your contacts Filter your contactsCant synchronise my contacts Calendar views CalendarAdd, change or delete an event Respond to a meeting invite Cant synchronise my calendar Change your calendar settingsSwitch calendars Troubleshooting Calendar Cant reply to or send meeting invitations from my calendar Browser Browsing the webBookmarking webpages Tap Privacy & Security Clear All Change browser optionsCant play a song or video on a webpage Delete saved data Calendar BlackBerry BridgeAbout BlackBerry Bridge Messages Memos New features and enhancementsConnect your tablet and smartphone using BlackBerry Bridge Tasks BlackBerry Bridge basics Tap Setup Next Continue Navigating and scrolling Remote controlUse your smartphone as a remote control Click Use Remote Control Switching modes About synchronising Wi-Fi and VPN profiles About using BlackBerry Bridge in your organisationDo data charges apply? Troubleshooting BlackBerry Bridge User GuideBlackBerry Bridge Connect to a mobile network Wi-FiConnect to a Wi-Fi network Connections Change, delete, or reorder saved Wi-Fi networks Connect using a Wi-Fi TapTap Connect Wi-FiNetwork Options Wi-Fi network usesInformation provided for the proxy server Cant connect to a Wi-Fi network Talk to your administratorYour administrator To reconnect, turn off and turn on the keyboard Bluetooth technologyConnect a Bluetooth enabled device Tap Add New Device Search Supported Bluetooth profiles Cant connect to a Bluetooth enabled deviceBlackBerry Bridge application My list of paired Bluetooth enabled devices doesnt appear Tether your tablet to a Bluetooth enabled device Watch a video about ways to share files English Connect your tablet to an Hdmi display Turn on flight mode Troubleshooting Hdmi connections Typing tips Using the keyboardSymbols key Keyboard and typing Copy and paste Setting spelling checker optionsKeyboard. Set the Check spelling switch to on Keyboard. Set the Check spelling switch to OFF BlackBerry Mini Keyboard Troubleshooting Keyboard and typingUsing the touchpad on your BlackBerry Mini Keyboard Navigating using your BlackBerry Mini Keyboard Accents and symbols BlackBerry Mini Keyboard Show the status barAccent Action Example Symbol Action Example Symbols Documents Using Word To GoDocuments To Go Getting started with Documents To Go Using Slideshow To Go Using Sheet To Go ShortcutsDocuments To Go Typing shortcuts Using Print To Go Troubleshooting Print To GoPrint To Go Back on Contacting your friends New featuresFacebook Navigating Facebook for BlackBerry PlayBook tablets Posting and tagging photos and videos Posting comments and liking itemsAdding friends and pages Keeping up with events Check in to a placeTap Check BlackBerry App World Download apps with 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 videos User Guide Viewing your pictures Pictures Playing videos Videos Swipe down from the top frame. Tap a category MusicPlaying your music Creating playlists and organising your music Tap PlayBook Playlist Edit. Tap a song or songs. Tap Remove Playlist Add playlists from your computerPlayer or iTunes Buy and download music Music Store Tap Download Accidentally deleted music that I purchasedYou can download music purchases up to three times Find the music that you want to download again Battery and power Turning off your tablet and using standby modeBattery power level icons Screen. Change the Standby Time-out field Extending your battery lifeCharge your tablet Screen. Change the Backlight Time-out field Add or rename a folder on the tablet Home screen ApplicationsDelete an app Move applications to the dock Remove an icon from a folder on the home Deleting folders and icons from the tablet Home Clock Setting the clock Tap Accept or No Video Video chatAbout video chats Starting video and voice-only chats Delete a contact Tap Tap a contact. Tap View chat history To the wireless access point Turn off the Accept Calls featureTroubleshooting Video chat Wi-Fi networks during a call Video Store Downloading videosIcon. Select the Keep Me Signed In on This Device check box Bing Maps Finding a location or businessGet directions Cant find my current location BlackBerry News Getting started with the BlackBerry News appCustomising the BlackBerry News app Done Reading articles in a news feedTap View Feed Now Delete Security About tablet passwordsSet or change a password Tap Security Password Certificates Import Managing VPN profilesManaging certificates Add a new VPN profile Complete the field Delete all your tablet dataTap Security Certificates Import Tap Security Security Wipe Tap Wipe Data Downloading and subscribing to podcasts Turn off explicit content TapClear the Allow explicit content check box Podcasts Recording voice notes Voice notes 101 Legal notice 102 User Guide

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