About multitasking, Move around the screen

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About multitasking

Your BlackBerry® device 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 memory and battery power your device uses. To optimize the performance of your device, try to close applications when you are finished with them.

About the slider and keyboard

The slider enables you to use your BlackBerry® device when it is open or closed. For example, when the slider is closed, you can use the touch screen keyboard to type short responses to messages. When the slider is open, the slide-out keyboard is available for you to type longer messages, access keyboard shortcuts, and type while you view a full screen of content. You can also open the slider to answer a call and to turn on backlighting.

You can use the touch screen keyboard in either portrait or landscape view. If you open the slider when the touch screen keyboard is displayed, the touch screen keyboard disappears and the device displays screens in portrait view. Videos are displayed according to your device's orientation.

Move around the screen

You can move around the screen and select items by either tapping (quickly touching and releasing) the touch screen or by clicking (pressing) the trackpad. You can use the touch screen along with the trackpad for more efficiency and control. For example, you can scroll a web page using the touch screen, then point to and select links using the trackpad.

Task	Touch screen	Trackpad

Scroll down	Slide your finger up	Slide your finger down
Scroll up	Slide your finger down	Slide your finger up
Move to the next screen	Slide your finger to the left quickly	Slide your finger to the right quickly
Return to the previous screen	Slide your finger to the right quickly	Slide your finger to the left quickly
Highlight an item	Touch and hold the item	Slide your finger on the trackpad

9800, NO_CARRIERCNETTORCH9800BLKATT, 68001 specifications

The BlackBerry 6800 series, including the notable BlackBerry Torch 9800, represents a significant milestone in mobile technology at the time of its release. Launched in 2010, the Torch 9800 was one of the first devices to combine a touchscreen interface with a physical QWERTY keyboard, catering to both touchscreen enthusiasts and classic BlackBerry users who appreciated tactile feedback.

One of the standout features of the BlackBerry Torch 9800 is its distinctive design. It incorporates a slider form factor, allowing users to slide open the device to reveal the full QWERTY keyboard. This design not only enhances the usability of the device for typing but also contributes to a compact form factor, making it easy to carry. The touchscreen is a 3.2-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels, providing vibrant visuals for applications and media.

The operating system at the heart of the Torch 9800 is BlackBerry OS 6, which introduced several enhancements over previous iterations. Users enjoyed a more intuitive interface, including a unified inbox for emails, messages, and social media updates. The improved browser provided a better web experience, complete with tabbed browsing and support for multimedia content.

In terms of connectivity, the BlackBerry Torch 9800 offered a robust set of options. It featured 3G support, Wi-Fi capabilities, and Bluetooth technology, allowing users to remain connected in various ways. The device also included a 5-megapixel camera, complete with autofocus and video recording capabilities, further solidifying its appeal to media-conscious users.

An important aspect of the BlackBerry experience is its renowned security features. The Torch 9800 provided enterprise-level security, making it a popular choice for business users who needed to ensure the safety of their communications and data.

With a decent battery life, the BlackBerry Torch 9800 catered to users who relied heavily on their devices throughout the day. The combination of features, along with its unique design, made the Torch 9800 a landmark device in the evolution of smartphones. While the mobile landscape has significantly changed since its release, the impact of the BlackBerry Torch 9800 and its features remain a notable part of mobile technology history.

Blackberry 68001, 9800 About multitasking, About the slider and keyboard, Move around the screen

Models: 9800 NO_CARRIERCNETTORCH9800BLKATT 68001

About multitasking

About the slider and keyboard

Move around the screen

9800, NO_CARRIERCNETTORCH9800BLKATT, 68001 specifications