BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet User Guide Version: 1.0.
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Contents Getting started................................................................................................................................................................................................... Getting to know your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet............................................................................................................................................. Using the touch screen.................................................................................
Recording videos................................................................................................................................................................................................ 30 Pictures............................................................................................................................................................................................................... Viewing your pictures.............................................................
Checking spelling................................................................................................................................................................................................ Troubleshooting: keyboard and typing.............................................................................................................................................................. 45 45 Facebook...........................................................................................
User Guide Getting started Getting to know your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet Watch the video Watch all videos 4 Getting started
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User Guide Using the touch screen Watch the video Here are some common gestures to help you get started using your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet.
User Guide Getting started Swipe To scroll a list, pan a webpage, move between pictures, and more, touch the screen and slide your finger up and down or right and left. Pinch To zoom in and out of a webpage, picture, video, or other content, touch the screen with your finger and thumb and pinch them together or apart.
User Guide Drag To move an item from one place to another, touch and hold the item. Slide your finger to the position where you want it.
User Guide Getting started Show the home screen and minimize apps Swipe up from the bottom frame onto the screen. Show the menu In many apps, you can find additional features, options, and help in the menu. In an app, swipe down from the top frame onto the screen. To close the menu, tap away from the menu. Switch between apps You can flip between your open apps without having to return to the home screen. In an app, swipe in from the left or right frame onto the screen.
User Guide Show the status bar You can peek at the status bar without leaving the app you're using. This is a great way to quickly check your notifications, see the time, keep an eye on your battery power level, change system options, and more. In an app, swipe in from the top-left frame onto the screen. Close an app Show the home screen to minimize the app. Touch the minimized app and swipe up. Switch between views on the home screen Swipe left or right in the lower part of the home screen.
User Guide Getting started Wake up your tablet Your tablet enters sleep mode after a certain period of time to conserve battery power. To wake it up, swipe from one side of the frame to the other. Show the keyboard Swipe in from the bottom-left frame onto the screen. Zoom in and zoom out quickly Double-tap a webpage, picture, or other content.
Getting started User Guide There are many ways you can personalize your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet. In addition to the personalization suggestions listed here, the Options menu provides many additional settings you can use to customize your PlayBook tablet. Set the date and time on the home screen In the status bar, tap > Date and Time. To set up a custom clock, on the home screen, tap the Clock application. Change the keyboard type In the status bar, tap > Keyboard. Tap a keyboard type.
Getting started User Guide Jump to the related app Tap the notification message. For example, if you tap an email notification, the email opens in the Messages app. Status bar icons and indicators The following icons and indicators appear in the status bar of the home screen.
User Guide Getting started 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to back up your tablet data and connect your new tablet to your computer. 6. Click the icon for your new tablet to import your tablet data. Remember to delete your tablet data before reselling it, giving it away or recycling it. In an effort to help the environment, please visit www.blackberry.com/recycling for information about returning your tablet to RIM for recycling and safe disposal.
Connections User Guide Connections Wi-Fi Connect to a Wi-Fi network Watch the video Your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet can connect to the Internet using Wi-Fi®. Public Wi-Fi networks are available in many public places, such as libraries, airports, hotels, coffee shops, and so on. When you connect to a Wi-Fi network, your tablet saves the network and connects to it automatically the next time you're within range. 1. On the Status bar, tap > Wi-Fi. 2. Tap the network you want to connect to.
Connections User Guide Change, delete, or reorder saved Wi-Fi networks Your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet remembers the Wi-Fi® networks you connect to and automatically connects whenever you're in range. If multiple networks are available, your tablet connects to the one closest to the top of your list of saved networks. 1. On the status bar, tap > Wi-Fi. 2. In the drop-down list, tap Saved Networks. • To change options for a saved network, tap the network.
Connections User Guide Option Description Use HTTP Proxy Select this checkbox if you want to connect to a proxy server. When you select this checkbox, additional options appear. To find out what options to use, see the information provided for the proxy server. Allow inter-access point handover If the network spans multiple access points, set whether your tablet should remain connected when you move from one access point to another.
Connections User Guide • • • If you use PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-FAST, or EAP-TTLS to connect to a Wi-Fi network, verify that you have installed the root certificate for the certificate authority server that created the certificate for the authentication server. The certificate must be transferred to your tablet before you can connect to the network. For more information, talk to your administrator.
Connections User Guide To help protect your tablet against unauthorized access, you can make it discoverable for 2 minutes only. Tap Add New Device > Listen. Supported Bluetooth profiles Your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet uses Bluetooth® profiles to communicate with different types of Bluetooth enabled devices. To find out if your tablet supports a specific Bluetooth enabled device, you can check the information available for the device to see what profiles it uses.
Connections User Guide Note: In order to tether your tablet to a Bluetooth enabled device, your smartphone must have a data plan that supports tethering, and your wireless service provider must allow tethering.Your smartphone must also be Bluetooth enabled, and the IT policy for Bluetooth DUN must be enabled.
Connections User Guide Share files between your computer and tablet using a USB connection There's no need to leave your favorite pictures, videos, music, and other files behind! By connecting your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet to your computer using a USB cable, you can move the files you need between your tablet and computer. To perform this task, you must have the BlackBerry® Desktop Software installed on your computer. To install the latest version, visit www.blackberry.com/desktop .
BlackBerry Bridge User Guide BlackBerry Bridge About BlackBerry Bridge Watch the video If you're running BlackBerry® Device Software 5.0 or later on your BlackBerry smartphone, you can connect your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet to your smartphone to access email, calendars, BlackBerry® Messenger, files, and other data directly from your tablet. Your tablet connects to your smartphone using Bluetooth® technology. To connect, you need BlackBerry® Bridge™ installed on your smartphone.
BlackBerry Bridge User Guide Bridge Files Browse and open files stored on your smartphone. Bridge Browser Browse the Internet using your smartphone’s connection to the Internet. If your administrator allows corporate intranet browsing, you can also browse your organization's intranet. Connect your tablet and smartphone using BlackBerry Bridge To connect your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet to your BlackBerry smartphone, you need to install the BlackBerry® Bridge™ app on your smartphone.
BlackBerry Bridge User Guide Multiselect email At the bottom of your inbox, tap . Select the checkbox beside each email you want to select. Tap an icon at the bottom of your inbox to perform an action, such as marking your email as opened or filing your email. View a single calendar At the bottom of the screen, tap Start a multiperson chat At the bottom of your BBM™ contact list, tap . . Tap the people you want to include.
BlackBerry Bridge User Guide Troubleshooting: BlackBerry Bridge Issue Possible cause or solution I can't pair my BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet with my BlackBerry smartphone Verify that the BlackBerry® Bridge™ app is installed on your smartphone. You can download the application from the BlackBerry App World™ storefront. Verify that the Bluetooth® connection on your smartphone is turned on and that your smartphone is within range.
Security User Guide Security Set a password Watch the video 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. On the home screen, swipe down from the top frame. Tap Security > Password. Set the Enable Password switch to On. Complete the fields. Tap OK. Change your password Swipe down from the top frame. Tap Security > Password > Change Password. Complete the fields. Tap OK. Wipe your tablet data Swipe down from the top frame. Tap Security > Device Wipe. Complete the field. Tap Wipe Data.
Security User Guide View details for a certificate Swipe down from the top frame. Tap Security > Certificates. Tap a certificate. Import a certificate from your computer using a Wi-Fi connection 1. If Wi-Fi® file sharing is not turned on, on your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet, tap Sharing switch to On. To set a password to help protect your data, tap Password. 2. On your tablet, tap 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. > Storage and Sharing. Set the Wi-Fi > About.
Browser User Guide Browser Browsing the web Watch the video When you browse to a webpage using your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet, you might have the option of viewing either the mobile or the regular version of the webpage. Choose the regular view to take advantage of your tablet's full screen. Search for or go to a webpage In the address bar, type search terms or a web address. Tap Go. Reload a webpage In the address bar, tap Open a new tab for a webpage Swipe down from the top frame.
Browser User Guide View your bookmarks Tap Delete a bookmark On the Bookmarks screen, tap . . Beside the bookmark, tap . Change browser options Watch the video 1. Swipe down from the top frame to show the menu. . 2. Tap Turn on private browsing When private browsing is turned on, the browser only stores your history, cached files, cookies, and other information temporarily. This information is deleted when you close the browser. Tap Privacy & Security. Set the Private Browsing switch to On.
Camera User Guide Camera Taking pictures Watch the video Your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet has a 5 megapixel rear-facing camera that you can use to capture great pictures. The 3 megapixel front-facing camera is perfect for quickly taking a self-portrait or creating a profile picture. Pictures that you take are saved in the Pictures app. For more info, see the Pictures section of the Help. Take a picture Tap . Switch between the front-facing camera and the rear-facing camera Tap .
Pictures User Guide Pictures Viewing your pictures Watch the video Your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet is the perfect way to take your pictures with you and share them with friends and family on a high-resolution screen. Pictures that you take are saved in the Pictures app. Zoom in to a picture Pinch out. Double-tap to fit the picture to the screen. Move between pictures Swipe left or right. Pan a picture When you are zoomed into a picture, touch and drag in any direction.
Videos User Guide Videos Playing videos Watch the video Watch videos wherever you go with your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet. Your tablet plays high-resolution videos and supports a variety of video formats, such as AVI, ASF, Fv4, MP4, and WMV. For information about recording videos, see the Camera section of the Help. Stop playing a video Tap the screen. Tap . Delete a video Swipe down from the top frame.
Music User Guide Music Playing your music Watch the video Your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet supports popular types of audio formats, including MP3, M4A, WMA, and WAV. Plug in your headphones, use the built-in stereo speakers, or hook up your tablet to a home entertainment system using HDMI for some serious sound. Change the volume Touch and drag the volume bar. Mute a song Press and hold the Play/Pause key on the top of your tablet.
Music User Guide Add a song to your PlayBook Playlist Tap a song, artist, album, or genre. Swipe down from the top frame. Tap Edit. Tap Add. Delete a song from your PlayBook Playlist Tap PlayBook Playlist > Edit. Tap a song or songs. Tap Remove. Add playlists from your computer to your tablet Connect your tablet and computer using a USB cable. On your computer, open the BlackBerry Desktop Software.
Music Store User Guide Music Store Buy and download music Watch the video Buy and download your favorite music on the go. If you don't already have a Music Store account, when you first visit the Music Store, you can create one to download music. Before you buy or download music, make sure that the time and date on your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet are correct. 1. 2. 3. 4. Tap a song or album. Tap the price button. If prompted, enter your login information and click Sign In.
Podcasts User Guide Podcasts Downloading and subscribing to podcasts Watch the video You can use the BlackBerry® Podcasts app to download or subscribe to your favorite podcasts. When you download a podcast, it appears on the Downloads screen. Download a podcast Tap a podcast > Download. Display an indicator when new podcasts have downloaded Tap . Select the Display new Podcast alerts checkbox. Turn off explicit content Tap . Clear the Allow explicit content checkbox.
Video chat User Guide Video chat About video chats Watch the video See your friends, colleagues, or family members in high-resolution, real-time video as you chat with them directly from one BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet to another. You can easily share your surroundings by switching between the front-facing and rear-facing cameras, or turn off video altogether for a voice-only chat or one-way video chat. To start a video chat, both BlackBerry PlayBook tablets must be connected to Wi-Fi®.
Video chat User Guide Add, change, or delete a contact You are not required to add contacts in order to make video chats. However, adding contacts means that you don't have to type the BlackBerry® ID email address or search your chat history for the contact every time you want to start a chat. Add a contact Tap New Contact. Enter the contact information. Add a contact from your chat history Tap Recent or Frequent. Tap to add. Change a contact Swipe down from the top frame. Tap . Tap a contact.
Video chat User Guide Troubleshooting: Video chat Issue Possible cause or solution I can't start a video chat Verify that you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or try connecting to a different Wi-Fi network. My chat was dropped Try connecting to a different Wi-Fi network. You cannot switch Wi-Fi networks during a call. I want to improve the chat quality You or the person you are having the Video Chat with may not have a sufficiently strong Wi-Fi signal.
Voice notes User Guide Voice notes Recording voice notes Watch the video Record a reminder or audio from your lectures or meetings with a single tap. Voice notes are listed by the date and time that you record them. Record a voice note Tap . To stop recording, tap Stop or pause the playback Tap or tap . Delete a voice note Swipe down from the top frame. Tap Edit. Tap a voice note. Tap Delete. 40 .
BlackBerry App World User Guide BlackBerry App World Download apps with BlackBerry App World Watch the video Enhance your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet with the many games, and social networking and productivity apps available through the BlackBerry App World™ storefront. Search for apps or browse the top downloaded and best selling apps. You can pay for items using your credit card or PayPal® account.
Clock User Guide Clock Setting the clock Watch the video You can add multiple clocks to your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet to keep track of different time zones. Your tablet also includes a stopwatch and a timer. Set an alarm Tap a clock. Tap Alarm. Set the alarm options. Tap On. Display the date Swipe down from the top frame. Set the Date switch to On. Edit a clock Tap a clock. Change the options. Add a new clock Swipe down from the top frame. Tap New Clock.
Battery and power User Guide Battery and power Turning off your tablet and using standby mode Watch the video Check the battery power level On the status bar, tap . When the battery power level is low, your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet notifies you. Enter standby mode Press the Power button on the top of your tablet. Exit standby mode Swipe down from the top frame to bottom frame. Turn off your tablet Press and hold the Power button. Tap Shut Down.
Keyboard and typing User Guide Keyboard and typing Using the keyboard Watch the video Show the keyboard Tap a text field or swipe in from the bottom-left corner of the frame. Hide the keyboard Tap the Hide Keyboard icon on the bottom-left corner of the keyboard. Change the keyboard type On the home screen, in the status bar, tap > Keyboard. Tap a keyboard type. Typing tips Capitalize a letter Tap the Shift key. Tap the letter. Turn on CAP lock Touch and hold the Shift key.
Keyboard and typing User Guide Copy and paste Copy text Touch and hold the text. Tap Copy. Touch the cursor and slide it to select the text you want. Paste text Touch and hold where you want to paste the text. Tap Paste. Checking spelling Check spelling Add, change, or delete a word in the custom dictionary You can add words to the custom dictionary on your tablet.
Facebook User Guide Facebook Navigating Facebook for BlackBerry PlayBook tablets Watch the video Go to a different screen Tap . Refresh your News Feed In your News Feed, drag down. Log out of Facebook® for BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablets Swipe down from the top frame. Tap Log out. Contacting your friends Send a message to a friend Tap > Messages > New Message. Write on a friend's Wall Tap a friend's profile picture. Tap Post.
Facebook User Guide Posting comments and liking items Post a comment On a News Feed item, tap Comment on a photo Open a photo. Tap the photo. Tap Like an item Tap > Comment. . Tap the Write a comment field. > Like. Adding friends and pages Send a friend request Tap > Everyone. Type a name. Tap the person's profile picture. Tap Add as friend. Add a Page to your Pages list Tap > Pages. Type a page name. Tap the page. Tap Like.
Facebook User Guide View a place on a map Tap Stop sharing your location with Facebook® Swipe in from the top-right frame. Tap 48 > Places. Tap a place. Tap the map. > Security > Facebook.
Word to Go User Guide Word to Go Creating and editing documents Watch the video With your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ and Word to Go you can edit, update, and save your important information in one convenient location. Create a new document Tap New Document. Open a document Tap Browse. Tap a file that you want to open. Tap OK. Save a document Swipe down from the top frame. Tap the Save icon. Word To Go icons Change the font. Change text alignment. Increase or decrease an indent. Apply a font style.
Sheet to Go User Guide Sheet to Go Creating and editing spreadsheets Watch the video Create a new spreadsheet Tap New Document. Open a spreadsheet Tap Browse. Save a spreadsheet Swipe down from the top frame. Tap the Save icon. Change the font Tap > Font. Change number formatting Tap > Number. Hide a column or row Tap the column or row that you want to hide. Tap show a column or row again, tap . To . Clear a cell Tap the cell that you want to clear.
Bing Maps User Guide Bing Maps Finding a location or business Search for a business or location In the search field, type the name of a business or an address. Tap Return. Filter search results using current location Search for a coffee shop, restaurant, or bar Tap . Swipe down from the top frame to show the quick search icons. To search for a coffee shop, tap for a bar, tap View a business or location by category Tap . To search for a restaurant, tap . To search . > view businesses > category.
Bing Maps User Guide Troubleshooting: Bing Maps Issue Possible cause or solution I can't find my current location Verify that the Wi-Fi® connection is turned on. Verify that you're in a Wi-Fi coverage area. To reload your current location, tap 52 .
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