Blackberry Q5 manual Set up email or other types of accounts on your device

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You can use the Setup app to:

•Add your email, BBM, instant messaging, and social networking accounts

•Set up your payment options for purchases you make from the BlackBerry World storefront

•Transfer data from a device running BlackBerry 7 or 7.1

•Customize and personalize your device settings

•Watch tutorials or open the Help app to learn more about BlackBerry 10 OS

Set up email or other types of accounts on your device

You can add email accounts, social networking accounts (such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn), or even an Evernote account to your device.

1.On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.

2.Tap > Accounts.

3.If you already added an account to your device, tap to add another account.

Before you switch devices

For information about how to switch to a BlackBerry device from an older BlackBerry device or a third-party device, visit www.blackberry.com/deviceswitch.

Learn what transfer options are available to you

The types of data transferred depends on the transfer method you use and the type of smartphone you're transferring data from. Data transferred might include some settings, phone history, pictures, music, browser bookmarks, and so on. For a list of the type of data that is transferred, visit www.blackberry.com/deviceswitch.

•Switching from BlackBerry Device Software 5.0 or later? On a computer, you can use BlackBerry Link to switch devices. Learn how to switch devices using BlackBerry Link.

•Switching from BlackBerry 7.0 or BlackBerry 7.1? You can use a media card on your device to switch devices. Learn how to switch devices using a media card.

•Switching from a BlackBerry device that has BlackBerry Protect installed? You can use BlackBerry Protect to transfer supported data, such as contacts, from your current device's backup file to your new device. Learn how to switch devices using BlackBerry Protect.

•Switching from an iPhone or Android device? You can download the device switch app from BlackBerry World. Learn how to switch devices using the device switch app.

Tip: If you're switching from a BlackBerry device, to see what version of software you're currently running, on the home screen of your old device, do one of the following:

•Click Options > About.

•Click Options > Device > About Device Versions.

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