Version: 2.
Published: 2012-05-08 SWD-20120508135503628
Contents Getting started ............................................................................................................................................. 9 New features and enhancements for BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 ................................................................ 9 Getting to know your tablet ......................................................................................................................... 11 Using the touch screen .......................................
Search for a contact ................................................................................................................................... 32 Sort your contacts ...................................................................................................................................... 32 Filter your contacts ..................................................................................................................................... 32 I can't synchronize my contacts .........
Share files between your computer and tablet using a USB connection ....................................................... 53 Turn on airplane mode ............................................................................................................................... 53 Connect your tablet to an HDMI display ...................................................................................................... 54 Troubleshooting: HDMI connections .....................................................
Download apps with BlackBerry App World ................................................................................................. 70 Hide items intended for adult, mature, or teen audiences ............................................................................ 70 I can't find an app in the BlackBerry App World storefront ........................................................................... 71 Camera .........................................................................................
Video chat .................................................................................................................................................. 85 About video chats ....................................................................................................................................... 85 Starting video and voice-only chats ............................................................................................................. 85 Add, change, or delete a contact ............
Legal notice ...............................................................................................................................................
User Guide Getting started Getting started New features and enhancements for BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 brings together the best of BlackBerry communication applications, productivity tools, and your favorite apps, movies, and music to help you make the most out of every moment. Watch the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet demo videos: English Email You can add one or more email addresses to your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet.
User Guide 10 Getting started Android apps Access a large number of additional apps for your tablet. BlackBerry Runtime for Android apps allows Android applications that developers have repackaged, signed, and submitted to the BlackBerry App World storefront, to run on the BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0. Home screen management Organize your home screen by creating folders and by placing frequently used apps and folders in a dock for easy access.
User Guide Getting started Print To Go Print To Go enables you to wirelessly print a variety of files, including documents, webpages, and diagrams, from your laptop or computer directly to your tablet. You can view, sort, and manage digital files, such as documents, memos, or lists, as though they were physical sheets of paper. For more information, see the Print To Go section.
User Guide 12 Getting started
User Guide Getting started Using the touch screen Watch a video about touch screen gestures: English Scroll and move between items To scroll through a list, pan a webpage, move between pictures, and more, slide your finger up and down or right and left.
User Guide Zoom in and zoom out To zoom in and zoom out of a webpage, picture, video, or other content, slide your fingers apart to zoom in or together to zoom out.
User Guide Getting started Move items from one place to another To move an item from one place to another, touch and hold the item. Slide your finger to where you want the icon to be. Show the home screen and minimize apps To show the home screen and minimize apps, swipe up from the bottom frame onto the screen.
User Guide Show the menu In many apps, you can find additional features, options, and help in the menu. To show the menu while you are in an app, swipe down from the top frame onto the screen. To close the menu, tap anywhere on the screen outside the menu. Switch between apps You can flip between your open apps without having to return to the home screen. To switch between apps, swipe in from the left or right frame onto the screen.
User Guide Getting started Close an app To 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 To switch between views, swipe left or right in the lower part of the home screen. Wake up your tablet Your tablet enters standby 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.
User Guide Show the keyboard To show the keyboard, swipe in from the bottom-left frame onto the screen. Zoom in and zoom out quickly To zoom in and zoom out quickly, double-tap a webpage, picture, or other content. Go back To navigate within an application, you can swipe up from the bottom frame toward the left frame. For example, this would allow you to navigate from a picture to the picture gallery.
User Guide Getting started Personalizing your home screen Watch a video about personalizing your tablet: English You are unique; your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet should be too. There are many ways you can display your personality, such as arranging the icons on your home screen so they are just the way you like them, or changing the wallpaper. In addition to the personalization suggestions listed here, the Options menu provides many additional settings you can use to customize your tablet.
User Guide Getting started 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 The following icons appear on the status bar of the home screen. Tap the icon to change an option. Airplane mode Alarm Turn off airplane mode to restore wireless Turn on or turn off the alarm. To set an alarm, open the Clock app and tap a clock. connections. To turn on airplane mode, tap > Airplane Mode.
User Guide Getting started Access all of your tablet settings, such as BlackBerry ID, wireless connections, and security. Wi-Fi turned on Wi-Fi not connected Wi-Fi is turned on and you are connected to the Wi-Fi network shown. Wi-Fi is turned on, but you are not connected to a Wi-Fi network. To connect to a Wi-Fi network, tap Wi-Fi turned off BlackBerry Balance Wi-Fi is turned off. To connect to a Wi-Fi network, tap > Wi-Fi. > Wi-Fi.
User Guide Getting started 4. Select the media files, applications, or settings you want to transfer, and select the appropriate options. 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, visit www.blackberry.
User Guide Getting started About BlackBerry Balance BlackBerry Balanceaddresses corporate security concerns without limiting your use of personal applications. Using distinct areas of your tablet called perimeters, you can separate your work and personal activities. A perimeter is a grouping of applications, data, and network connections that allows for targeted control and management. It has separate data storage, application permissions, and network routing rules.
User Guide Getting started Tab Description Bluetooth Turn on and set up Bluetooth connectivity, add new Bluetooth enabled devices, and see the current list of paired devices. BlackBerry ID View your current BlackBerry ID information, sign in to your BlackBerry ID account, and change your BlackBerry ID password. Accounts Create the accounts on your tablet that will be used by your perimeters as part of BlackBerry Balance.
User Guide Messages Messages Add an email address and 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.
User Guide Messages 3. Tap Advanced Settings. 4. Tap the type of address that you are adding. 5. Enter your account information. View your messages When you open the Messages application, the All Accounts message list appears. This message list includes all of your email messages and messages from your social apps, such as Facebook and Twitter. You can also view all of your messages for a specific email address. 1. Tap . 2. Tap an email account. View your folders 1. Tap . 2.
User Guide Messages • To save a draft of the message, tap 4. To send a message, tap > Save. . Reply to a message Tap . Reply all to a message Tap . Forward a message Tap . Flag a message Tap . File a message Tap . Tap . Tap . Search for a message Delete a message Refresh your messages and folders Refresh your message list In your message list, drag down. Refresh your folders In a folder, if there are no messages, tap . If there are messages in the folder, drag down.
User Guide Messages Compose a new message Swipe down from the top frame. Tap Compose. Compose a Facebook message, LinkedIn message, or direct Twitter message In your message inbox, tap . Tap an icon. Type part of a contact's name. Tap a contact. Conversation threads Using the conversation threads feature, you can view all of the messages in an email thread. Messages are grouped by subject and the most recent message appears first.
User Guide Messages Change email account options 1. Swipe down from the top frame. 2. Tap . • To change message list options and set message alerts, tap Display and Actions. • To add a signature or set an out-of-office reply, tap Email Preferences. Troubleshooting: Email Issue Possible cause or solution I can't add an email address Check that you have entered the correct account information for your email address.
User Guide Contacts Contacts Add, change, or delete a contact Watch a video about using the Contacts app: English 1. To add a contact, tap . 2. Enter the contact information. 3. Tap . Change a contact Tap . Delete a contact Tap .
User Guide 6. Tap Contacts . Contact views View contact details, including phone numbers and email addresses. Tap . Tap . Tap . Tap . View a list of people you have in common with a contact. Tap . View a list of places you have in common with a contact. Tap . View status messages from social apps, like Twitter. View feeds about a contact's company. Tap the title to read the whole story. View upcoming and past meetings with a contact. Add a contact picture 1. Tap a contact. 2. Tap 3.
User Guide Contacts Search for a contact 1. Tap 2. . • To search for a contact in your contact list, type part or all of the contact name. • To search for a contact in your organization, type part or all of the contact name. Tap Remote Lookup. To close the search panel, tap . Sort your contacts 1. Swipe down from the top frame. 2. Tap Sort. 3. Tap how you want to sort your contacts. Filter your contacts Tap . • To view contacts marked as favorites, tap Favorites.
User Guide Calendar Calendar Add, change, or delete an event Watch a video about using the calendar: English 1. 2. Tap . • Enter the event information. • To invite a participant, in the Attendees field, enter the name or email address of the participant. Tap . Change an event Tap . Delete an event Tap . Respond to a meeting invite In a meeting invitation, tap Accept, Tentative, or Decline. • To send the response without adding comments, tap Send.
User Guide Calendar View your appointments and events for the week Tap View your appointments and events for today In week view, tap View your appointments and events for the month Tap . . . Change your calendar settings 1. Swipe down from the top frame. 2. Tap . • To change meeting reminder settings, the day the week starts on, and other settings, tap Display & Actions. • To change the color of each of your calendars, tap Preferences. Tap a calendar. Tap a color.
User Guide Calendar Issue Possible cause or solution I can't sync with my Google Calendar Check that your calendar has been enabled in Google Mail. I can't reply to or send meeting invitations from my calendar Check that you have added an email address that you can use with your calendar.
User Guide Browser Browser Browsing the web Watch a video about using the browser: English 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.
User Guide Browser Bookmarking webpages Bookmark a page in your browser Go to the page. Tap Add a bookmark on your home screen Go to the page. Tap . Tap Add to Bookmarks. . Tap Add to Home Screen. Change the name of the shortcut. View your bookmarks Tap Delete a bookmark On the Bookmarks screen, tap . . Beside the bookmark, tap . Change browser options 1. Swipe down from the top frame to show the menu. 2. Tap .
User Guide BlackBerry Bridge BlackBerry Bridge About BlackBerry Bridge Watch a video about BlackBerry Bridge: English Watch a video about using BlackBerry Bridge to access BlackBerry Messenger: English 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 your smartphone's email, calendars, BlackBerry Messenger, files, and other data directly from your tablet.
User Guide BlackBerry Bridge Contacts Connect with the people in your network through the Contacts app. Quickly jump to a contact to send an email, schedule a meeting, or start a BBM chat. Tasks Have a growing to-do list? Use the Tasks app to help you stay focused on important actions. Memos Instead of jotting notes on scraps of paper that can be easily misplaced, use memos to keep your information organized and easy to find.
User Guide BlackBerry Bridge Connect your tablet and smartphone using BlackBerry Bridge Before you begin: To connect your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet to your BlackBerry smartphone, you need to download the BlackBerry Bridge app from the BlackBerry App World storefront on a smartphone running BlackBerry Device Software 5.0 or later. 1. On your tablet home screen, on the status bar, tap > BlackBerry Bridge. 2. Tap Setup > Next > Continue. 3.
User Guide Multiselect email BlackBerry Bridge 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 BBM multiperson chat At the bottom of your BBM contact list, tap . . Tap the people you want to include.
User Guide 3. BlackBerry Bridge Click Use Remote Control. To disconnect the remote control, press the key a few times and click Disconnect. Navigating and scrolling Navigate your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet It’s easy to switch apps, minimize apps, show the menu, and show the status bar on your tablet. On a BlackBerry smartphone with a physical keyboard, move the cursor to the edge of your tablet screen. Click the trackpad.
User Guide BlackBerry Bridge Use the presenter mode You can use the presenter mode on your smartphone to quickly move to the next slide in Slideshow To Go on your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. Press the Automatically switch to cursor mode key > Presenter. To move between slides, click or . You can change the setting so that as soon as you touch the trackpad on your smartphone after typing, the app automatically switches from keyboard mode to cursor mode. Press the key > Settings.
User Guide BlackBerry Bridge If a profile requires a client authentication certificate, you must import the certificate manually. About using BlackBerry Bridge in your organization To help protect your organization's data, when you use BlackBerry Bridge to connect your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet to a BlackBerry smartphone, the following restrictions might apply: • • • • You can only open files on your smartphone through the Files application or from an email attachment.
User Guide BlackBerry Bridge Issue Possible cause or solution An icon is missing Verify that the missing app is selected on the Device Properties screen in the BlackBerry Bridge app on your smartphone. If the Bridge Browser icon is missing, you might need a smartphone data plan that supports tethering, or this feature might not be supported by your wireless service provider. For more information, contact your wireless service provider. My password is incorrect Many passwords are case sensitive.
User Guide Connections Connections Wi-Fi Connect to a Wi-Fi network Watch a video about connecting to a Wi-Fi network: English 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.
User Guide Connections 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. > Wi-Fi. 1. On the status bar, tap 2. In the drop-down list, tap Saved Networks. • To change options for a saved network, tap the network.
User Guide Connections Option Description Security Sub Type If you're connecting to an enterprise Wi-Fi network, set the security subtype that the Wi-Fi network uses. VPN Profiles To use a VPN Profile when connecting to this network, select the profile you want to use. For more information, see the Security section of the help. Automatically Obtain IP Address Clear this checkbox if you need to manually specify an IP address for your tablet. When you clear this checkbox, additional options appear.
User Guide • • • • • • • • Connections Verify that the time on your tablet is synchronized with the network time. If the times are different, it could prevent your tablet from connecting (for example, if connecting to the network requires you to have a certificate on your tablet and the certificate has an expiration date). If the Wi-Fi network doesn't appear in the list of available networks, the network might be hidden. If you know the network name, try connecting to it manually.
User Guide Connections 2. Set the Bluetooth switch to On. 3. Tap Add New Device > Search. 4. Tap a device. 5. If necessary, do one of the following: • Type a pairing passkey of your choice on both the device you're pairing with and on your tablet. • On your tablet, type the pairing passkey that appears on the device you're pairing with or in the information that came with the device. If you don't know the passkey, try 0000.
User Guide Connections I can't connect to a Bluetooth enabled device Try the following actions: • • • Verify that the Bluetooth enabled device is compatible with your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. Check the information that came with the Bluetooth enabled device to find out what Bluetooth profiles it uses and verify that your tablet supports those profiles. If you don't know the passkey for the Bluetooth enabled device, see the information that came with the device.
User Guide 4. Connections Tap Connect. When you're not using the tethering connection, you should disconnect the session. To disconnect, tap > Internet Tethering > Disconnect. While your smartphone is tethered to your tablet, you might not be able to use your smartphone's Phone application, Messaging applications, or applications that use the Internet. To receive a phone call, your smartphone might turn off the tethered internet connection.
User Guide Connections Share files between your computer and tablet using a USB connection Watch a video about ways to share files: English 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.
User Guide Connections Connect your tablet to an HDMI display Watch a video about playing content on an HDMI display: English When you connect your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet to an HDMI display, you need to change the default aspect ratio settings. Depending on the display you have, the setting may be called Full Pixel, Screen Fit, or something similar. If you are viewing videos, change the setting to 16:9.
User Guide Connections Troubleshooting: HDMI connections If you experience issues with the connection between your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet and an HDMI display, such as a TV, projector, or computer monitor, try the following actions: • Check the resolution settings on the HDMI display. These settings are printed in the user guide for your TV, projector, or computer monitor • • • • Verify that the HDMI mode setting is correct. Check the scale mode in the HDMI settings.
User Guide Keyboard and typing Keyboard and typing Using the keyboard Watch a video about typing on the touch screen: English Show the keyboard Tap a text field or swipe in from the bottom-left frame onto the screen . If you have a Bluetooth keyboard attached to your BlackBerry PlayBook, you must swipe in from the bottom-left frame onto the screen to show the keyboard on the tablet.
User Guide Keyboard and typing 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. Note: If you are using BlackBerry Balance, you cannot copy and paste between perimeters. For example, you can't copy text from your work perimeter and paste it into your personal perimeter.
User Guide Keyboard and typing Troubleshooting: Keyboard and typing Issue Possible cause or solution I cannot use the spell checker You can only use the spell checker on the text that you type. The keyboard is not displaying If you have a Bluetooth keyboard connected to your BlackBerry PlayBooktablet, the keyboard on your tablet will not automatically display. To show the keyboard, swipe in from the bottom-left frame onto the screen.
User Guide Keyboard and typing Show the home screen Using the touchpad, point to the bottom of the screen. When the pointer changes to , click the touchpad. Show the status bar Using the touchpad, point to the upper-left or upper-right of the screen. When the pointer changes to or , click the touchpad. Show the menu Using the touchpad, point to the top of the screen. When the pointer changes to , click the touchpad.
User Guide Keyboard and typing Symbols Press the following keys, one at a time, to get these symbols: Symbol Action Example Copyright sign Press the Alt key and C and 0. © Registered trademark sign Press the Alt key and R and O. ® Inverted exclamation mark Press the Alt key and ! and !. ¡ Inverted question mark Press the Alt key and ? and ?. ¿ Cent sign Press the Alt key and C and /. ¢ Pound sign Press the Alt key and L and -. £ Yen sign Press the Alt key and Y and -.
User Guide Documents To Go Documents To Go Getting started with Documents To Go Watch a video about using Documents To Go: English Using Docs To Go, you can view .pdf files and view, edit, and format Microsoft Word documents, Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, and Microsoft PowerPoint presentations on your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. Create a file To create a new document, tap Open a file Tap Browse. Tap the file that you want to open. Tap OK. Open a link to a webpage in a file Double-tap a link.
User Guide Documents To Go Change the font or formatting Tap . Change the text alignment Tap or . Increase or decrease indentation Tap or . Copy and paste text Touch and hold the text that you want to copy. Tap Copy. Touch and hold where you want to paste the text. Tap Paste. Obtain the word count Tap . Insert a bulleted or numbered list Tap Search the text or Tap . . Using Sheet To Go Using your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet and Sheet To Go, you can view, create, and edit spreadsheets.
User Guide Documents To Go Using Slideshow To Go Using your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet and Slideshow To Go, you can view, edit, and play slideshows. Move to the next slide Tap . View in presentation mode Tap . View the presentation notes Tap . View the slide sorter Tap . Switch to edit mode Double-tap the text you want to edit. Change the font or formatting Tap .
User Guide Documents To Go Clear the content of selected cells Press DELETE. Start a presentation from the first slide Press F5. End a presentation Press ESC. Typing shortcuts Bold text Press CTRL+B. Italicize text Press CTRL+I. Underline text Press CTRL+U. Cut Press CTRL+X. Copy Press CTRL+C. Paste Press CTRL+V. Select text Press and hold SHIFT. Use the arrow keys to select text. Select an entire document Press CTRL+A.
User Guide Print To Go Print To Go Using Print To Go Watch a video about using Print To Go: English You can use Print To Go to print a variety of files, including documents, webpages, diagrams, and more, from your computer over the wireless network to your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. Note: To use Print To Go, you must have Windows XP or later installed on your computer, and your computer and your tablet must share the same wireless network.
User Guide Print To Go Troubleshooting: Print To Go Issue Possible cause or solution I received a message that says my login information has Turn off AVG Anti-Virus software if you have it installed on expired, or that my BlackBerry ID connection has timed out your computer. Print the file to your tablet using Print To when printing for the first time. Go. When printing is complete, turn the anti-virus software back on.
User Guide Facebook Facebook Navigating Facebook for BlackBerry PlayBook tablets 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. New features New with Facebook for BlackBerry PlayBook tablets 2.1, you can now view your Facebook groups, write on a group wall, and upload photos to a group.
User Guide Facebook Posting and tagging photos and videos Post a photo or video Tap Media. Tap a photo or video. Tap Open. Tag friends in a photo or video Open a photo or video. Tap the photo or video. Tap Change your photo and video permissions Swipe in from the top-right frame. Tap . > Security > Application permissions Facebook. Posting comments and liking items Post a comment On a News Feed item, tap Comment on a photo Open a photo. Tap Like an item Tap > Comment. .
User Guide Facebook View the Wall and details for an event Tap > Events. Tap an event. Write on the Wall for an event Tap > Events. Tap an event. Tap Write on Wall. Check in to a place 1. On the News Feed screen, tap Check in. 2. Do one of the following: 3. • Tap a place. • Type a place name and tap Add . Tap Check in. View a place on a map Tap > Places. Tap a place. Tap the map. Stop sharing your location with Facebook Swipe in from the top-right frame.
User Guide BlackBerry App World BlackBerry App World Download apps with BlackBerry App World Enhance your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet with the many games and apps that are available through the BlackBerry App World storefront. You can search for apps or browse the top downloaded and best-selling apps, and you can pay for apps using your credit card or PayPal account. The My World screen shows an overview of all of your apps and statuses, so you can quickly see which apps are installed or deleted.
User Guide 1. Swipe down from the top frame. Tap Content Settings. 2. Choose the type of content that you want to see. 3. To lock the settings, set the lock switch to On. Enter a four-digit password. BlackBerry App World I can't find an app in the BlackBerry App World storefront Some apps and games are only available on BlackBerry smartphones, so those apps and games do not appear in the BlackBerry App World storefront on your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet.
User Guide Camera Camera Taking pictures Watch a video about taking pictures: English Your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet has a 5 megapixel rear-facing camera that you can use to capture memorable moments. 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 information, see the Pictures section of the Help. Take a picture Tap .
User Guide Camera Recording videos Watch a video about recording videos: English Record crisp, clear, 1080p high definition videos with your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, no matter what the occasion. You can instantly switch between the video camera and camera to capture a moment in time. Record a video Tap > Switch between the video camera and camera Tap . Record a video from the Videos app Swipe down from the top frame. Tap . To stop recording, tap . .
User Guide Pictures Pictures Viewing your pictures Watch a video about viewing pictures: English Watch a video about moving your pictures between your tablet and computer: English Your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet is the perfect way to capture moments as they happen 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.
User Guide Videos Videos Playing videos Watch a video about playing videos: English Watch a video about moving your videos between your tablet and computer: English 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 .
User Guide Music Music Playing your music Watch a video about playing music: English 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 take it a step further and hook up your tablet to a home entertainment system using HDMI. 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. Shuffle or repeat songs Tap or .
User Guide Music Creating playlists and organizing your music Watch a video about moving your music between your tablet and computer: English Your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet comes with an empty PlayBook Playlist that you can use to add your favorite songs and artists. You can also use the BlackBerry® Desktop Software on your computer to add music to your tablet that you have on your computer or BlackBerry smartphone. PlayBook Playlists are limited to 5000 items.
User Guide Music Store Music Store Buy and download music 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. Tap a song or album. 2. Tap the price button. 3. If prompted, enter your login information and click Sign In. 4.
User Guide Music Store I accidentally deleted music that I purchased You can download music purchases up to three times. 1. Tap the Music icon > My Purchases. 2. Find the music that you want to download again. 3. Tap Download.
User Guide Battery and power Battery and power Turning off your tablet and using standby mode Watch a video about standby mode: English 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 Tap Exit standby mode Swipe down from the top frame to bottom frame. Turn off your tablet Tap . Tap Standby. . Tap Shut Down.
User Guide Battery and power Extending your battery life Watch a video about extending your battery life: English To help extend your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet battery life, charge it regularly, close applications that you're not using, and keep it out of the sun and other hot places. Also consider the following guidelines: Dim the screen On the status bar, tap > Screen. Change the Brightness setting. Turn off the screen automatically On the status bar, tap > Screen.
User Guide Applications Applications Delete an app Delete one or more apps Touch and hold an icon. When it starts to blink, tap . Move applications to the dock You can place frequently used applications and folders in the dock on your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. There is no limit to the number of applications you can move to the dock. Six icons appear when the tablet is in landscape mode and you can swipe to the left or right to scroll through the items in the dock. 1.
User Guide Rename a folder Applications Tap and hold the folder title to enter edit mode. Enter the new folder name. Deleting folders and icons from the tablet home page Remove an icon from a folder on the home page Tap the folder. Touch and hold the icon. Drag it outside of the folder Delete an empty folder from the home page Close the empty folder to automatically delete it. Delete a folder from the home page Touch and hold the folder. Tap Remove an icon from a folder in the dock.
User Guide Clock Clock Setting the clock 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. Set options for the time zones and clock face.
User Guide Video chat Video chat About video chats Watch a video about using video chat: English 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. If you prefer, you can turn off video altogether at the beginning of the call for a voice-only chat.
User Guide Video chat Turn on or turn off mute (outgoing sound) During a video chat, tap the screen. Tap Adjust the video chat volume (incoming sound) During a video chat, touch and drag the volume bar. . Tap again to enable the sound. Add, change, or delete a contact Video chat contacts are automatically added to the Contacts app. Any existing video chat contacts are merged with the Contacts app and any new contacts are automatically added to the contact list in the Contacts app.
User Guide To view your video chat history, tap Video chat . Add a contact from your video chat history Tap Start a chat from your video chat history Tap a contact. . Enter the contact information. Tap Done. Turn off the Accept Calls feature Don't want to be interrupted by a video chat request? If you turn off the Accept Calls feature, you won't receive notifications of incoming video chat requests, but the notifications will still be recorded in your chat history.
User Guide Video Store Video Store Downloading videos You can use the Video Store to download and watch movies or TV shows wherever you go. Buy a movie or TV show Tap a movie or TV show > Buy > Place Order. Rent a movie or TV show Tap a movie or TV show > Rent > Place Order. Sign in to the Video Store Tap the icon > Sign In. Enter your user name and password. Tap Sign In. Create a Video Store account Tap the icon > Register. Complete the fields on the screen. Tap Next.
User Guide Bing Maps 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 Tap Search for a coffee shop, restaurant, or bar Swipe down from the top frame to show the quick search icons. To search . for a coffee shop, tap search for a bar, tap View a business or location by category Tap . To search for a restaurant, tap . To .
User Guide Bing Maps I can't find my current location Try one of the following: • • Verify that you turned on the Wi-Fi connection. Verify that you're in a Wi-Fi coverage area. • Reload your current location by tapping 90 .
User Guide BlackBerry News BlackBerry News Getting started with the BlackBerry News app Using the BlackBerry News app, you can receive important and current information in one location on your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. The BlackBerry News app displays articles similar to how they are displayed in newspapers, making the articles easy to read and scroll through. View a feed On the home screen of the BlackBerry News app, tap a feed. View feed information Swipe down from the top of the frame.
User Guide BlackBerry News Open the News Library Tap Subscribe to a feed Tap a feed. Tap Subscribe. . Subscribe to a feed by entering an RSS URL Enter an URL in the search field. Tap a feed. Tap Subscribe. Open a new feed Tap View Feed Now. Unsubscribe to a feed Tap a feed. Tap Unsubscribe. Import Google Reader feeds Swipe down from the top of the frame. Tap Import from Google. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
User Guide Security Security About tablet passwords You can set different passwords to help protect the data and information on your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. You are required to enter your BlackBerry ID login information the first time you turn on your tablet, and again if you clear all the data on your tablet. You also use your BlackBerry ID as authentication when you purchase apps from BlackBerry App World, and when you sign into the Video Chat application.
User Guide 4. Security Tap OK. Managing VPN profiles Add a new VPN profile Swipe down from the top frame. Tap Security > VPN > Add New. Complete the fields. Tap Save. View the details of a VPN profile Swipe down from the top frame. Tap Security > VPN > . Managing certificates Import a certificate Swipe down from the top frame. Tap Security > Certificates> Import. View details for a certificate Swipe down from the top frame. Tap Security > Certificates. Tap a certificate.
User Guide Security 6. On the tablet drive on your computer, navigate to the Certs folder and paste the certificate. 7. Tap Next. 8. On your tablet, swipe down from the top frame. 9. Tap Security > Certificates > Import. Import a certificate from your computer using a USB connection 1. If USB file sharing is not turned on, on your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, tap > Storage and Sharing. Set the USB Sharing switch to On. To set a password to help protect your data, tap Password. 2.
User Guide Podcasts Podcasts Downloading and subscribing to podcasts 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 . Clear the Allow explicit content checkbox.
User Guide Voice notes Voice notes Recording voice notes 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. .
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