Version: 2.0.
Published: 2012-07-30 SWD-20120730082731054
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 ....................................................
Add a contact picture ................................................................................................................................. 33 Search for a contact ................................................................................................................................... 33 Sort your contacts ...................................................................................................................................... 34 Filter your contacts .......................
Tether your tablet to a Bluetooth enabled device ......................................................................................... 54 Share files between your computer and tablet using Wi-FiWi-Fi ................................................................... 55 Share files between your computer and tablet using a USB connection ....................................................... 55 Turn on flight mode ..........................................................................................
BlackBerry App World ................................................................................................................................ 72 Download apps with BlackBerry App World ................................................................................................. 72 Hide items intended for adult, mature or teen audiences ............................................................................. 72 I can't find an app in the BlackBerry App World storefront ......................
Setting the clock ........................................................................................................................................ 86 Video chat .................................................................................................................................................. 87 About video chats .......................................................................................................................................
Recording voice notes .............................................................................................................................. 100 Legal notice .............................................................................................................................................
User Guide Getting started Getting started New features and enhancements for BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 BlackBerry PlayBook BlackBerry PlayBookBlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 brings together the best of BlackBerry communication applications, productivity tools and your favourite 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 BlackBerry PlayBook tablet.
User Guide Getting started have repackaged, signed, and submitted to the BlackBerry App World storefront, to run on the BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0. 10 Home screen management Organise your home screen by creating folders and by placing frequently used apps and folders in a dock for easy access. Just touch and hold an app icon and when it starts to blink, you can move it, delete the app or drag it onto another icon to create a folder. For more information, see the Applications section.
User Guide Getting started Touch screen keyboard enhancements The touch screen keyboard has been enhanced to help you to type email messages or communicate with your contacts on BlackBerry Messenger more quickly and easily. Settings include spell check, word prediction and automatic word correction. For more information, see the Keyboard and typing section. BlackBerry Bridge enhancements With BlackBerry Bridge, you can now use your BlackBerry smartphone as a wireless mouse and keyboard for your tablet.
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User Guide Using the touch screen Watch a video about touch screen gestures: English Spanish 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. 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 minimise apps To show the Home screen and minimise 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 minimise the app. Touch the minimised 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 towards the left frame. For example, this would allow you to navigate from a picture to the picture gallery.
User Guide Getting started If you have a BlackBerry PlayBook tablet that can connect to mobile networks, you need to insert a micro SIM card before the tablet can connect with a mobile network. 1. Remove the micro SIM card tray from the back of your tablet. 2. Place your micro SIM card into the tray. Make sure that the corners of the micro SIM card line up with the tray. 3. Slide the micro SIM card tray back into your tablet. Make sure it clicks into place.
User Guide Getting started View your notifications Your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet uses notifications to keep you informed about software updates, new messages, calendar reminders, battery power level and much more. When new notifications come in, the top-left or top-right corner of the screen glows red. Watch a video about updating your software: English Do one of the following: • If you're in an application, swipe in from the top-left frame onto the screen.
User Guide Getting started You can also put your tablet in standby mode, or turn off, lock or restart your tablet. connected to your tablet. To connect your tablet and smartphone using BlackBerry Bridge, tap > BlackBerry Bridge. Bluetooth Development mode Turn on or turn off Bluetooth connections. To Turn off and turn on development mode. To turn on development mode in order to enable pair your tablet with a different device, tap > Bluetooth. software development tools, tap > Security.
User Guide Getting started Network. Tap to watch a video about how to insert the micro-SIM card. BlackBerry Balance Calendar notification Lock or unlock your enterprise (work) perimeter, if one has been created by your administrator. Open the Calendar app to view the appointment. To set options for roaming, tap > Mobile Email notification Open the inbox to view the new message.
User Guide Getting started Setting up your tablet Once you have completed the setup wizard, you can further customise your tablet by changing your settings. There are several preferences you can change, such as the time, keyboard type and language. 1. 2. To personalise your tablet, on the status bar, tap . • To set the date and time on the Home screen, tap Date & Time and complete the fields. • To change the keyboard type, tap Keyboard. • To change the language, tap Language.
User Guide Getting started 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. By default, your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet uses a personal perimeter. Your corporate IT department can then create a work perimeter by enrolling in a management solution.
User Guide Getting started Tab Description BlackBerry Bridge Complete the tablet portion of the BlackBerry Bridge setup. BlackBerry Balance Create and lock an area and change the password that you have assigned to that area. Internet Tethering Connect to a BlackBerry smartphone that supports Bluetooth in order to share the Internet connection. Screen Set up how your tablet screen appears when it is running on battery power and when it is plugged into an external power source.
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 organisation is using BlackBerry Balance technology, you might need to set up a password to access your organisation's email. 1. Tap 2.
User Guide • • • Messages Incoming and outgoing messaging server port numbers Incoming and outgoing messaging server SSL settings Whether push email is supported 1. Tap . 2. Tap Accounts > Add New Account > Email, Calendar and Contacts. 3. Tap Advanced Setup. 4. Tap the type of address that you're adding. 5. Enter your account information. 6. Tap Save. View your messages When you open the Messages application, the All Accounts message list appears.
User Guide Messages Send an email 1. Tap . 2. In the To field, enter an email address or a contact name. 3. Type a message. • To add an attachment, tap . • To set the importance level, tap . • 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 . Search for a message Tap . Delete a message Tap .
User Guide Messages Messaging tips Switch between drafting a message and viewing your message inbox Swipe down from the top frame. Tap Messages. Go to a draft message Swipe down from the top frame. Tap a draft. Compose a new message Swipe down from the top frame. Tap Compose. Compose a Facebook message, LinkedIn message or direct In your message inbox, tap Tap an icon. Type part of a Twitter message contact's name. Tap a contact.
User Guide Messages • To change the default address you use to send email messages, in the Email drop-down list, tap an email address. • To change the default address you use to send calendar invitations, in the Calendar drop down list, tap an email address. 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.
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User Guide Contacts Contacts Add, change or delete a contact Watch a video about using the clock 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 Contacts Contact views View contact details, including phone numbers and email addresses. Tap . View status messages from social apps, like Twitter. Tap . View feeds about a contact's company. Tap the title to read the whole story. Tap . View upcoming and past meetings with a contact. 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 . Add a contact picture 1. Tap a contact. 2. Tap 3.
User Guide 2. Contacts • To search for a contact in your contact list, type part or all of the contact name. • To search for a contact in your organisation, 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 favourites, tap Favourites. • To view video chat contacts, tap Video Chat.
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 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 colour of each of your calendars, tap Preferences. Tap a calendar. Tap a colour.
User Guide Calendar Issue Possible cause or solution 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 Add a bookmark on your home screen Go to the page. Tap shortcut. . Tap Add to Home Screen. Change the name of the 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 . Turn on private browsing When private browsing is turned on, the browser only temporarily stores your history, cached files, cookies and other information.
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 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 organised and easy to find. 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 organisation's intranet.
User Guide BlackBerry Bridge 1. On your tablet home screen, on the status bar, tap > BlackBerry Bridge. 2. Tap Setup > Next > Continue. 3. On your smartphone, in BlackBerry Bridge, click Add New Tablet > Continue. 4. Point your smartphone camera at the barcode that appears on your tablet to scan the barcode. 5. On your smartphone, confirm the items to display on your tablet and click Continue.
User Guide Switch between screens BlackBerry Bridge You can quickly view many items that are on your smartphone, such as websites, files, pictures and videos, on your tablet's larger screen. Highlight an item on your smartphone. Press the key and click View on PlayBook or the corresponding option. Hide apps or accounts On the Device Properties screen in the BlackBerry Bridge app on your smartphone, clear the check box beside each app or account you don't want to show on your tablet.
User Guide BlackBerry Bridge On a BlackBerry smartphone with a physical keyboard, move the cursor to the edge of your tablet screen. Click the trackpad. On a touch screen, you can use tablet swiping gestures on your smartphone's screen to navigate your tablet. Scroll Press and hold the key and slide your finger up or down on the trackpad. On a touch screen, place two fingers on the screen and slide your fingers up or down.
User Guide BlackBerry Bridge Do data charges apply? Data charges might apply if you aren't on a Wi-Fi network while BlackBerry Bridge is connected. If a Wi-Fi connection is not available while BlackBerry Bridge is connected, applications on your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet can use your BlackBerry smartphone's mobile connection to access the Internet.
User Guide BlackBerry Bridge 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 and that the BlackBerry Bridge field is set to On. 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.
User Guide BlackBerry Bridge Issue Possible cause or solution I can't find a memo You can search only the titles of memos, not the contents.
User Guide Connections Connections Connect to a mobile network Before you begin: To connect to a mobile network, insert a micro SIM card that is set up for data service into your | tablet. Depending on your tablet model, you might not be able to connect to a mobile network. For more information, contact your wireless service provider. 1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top frame. 2. Tap Mobile Network. 3. Set the Data Services switch to ON.
User Guide Connections 1. On the Status bar, tap > Wi-Fi. 2. Tap the network you want to connect to. To only see networks that don't require a password, in the Networks drop-down list, select Open Networks. 3. If necessary, type the network password. 4. Tap Connect.
User Guide Connections Wi-FiNetwork Options For most Wi-Fi networks, you won't need to change the network options. If you're having trouble connecting or if you need to connect manually, you can set the network options yourself. The options available depend on the type of network you're connecting to.
User Guide Option Connections Description need to transfer it to your tablet before you can connect. For more information, talk to your administrator. Client Certificate If necessary, set the authentication certificate that your tablet should use to connect to the Wi-Fi network. If the network requires a certificate, you need to transfer it to your tablet before you can connect. For more information, talk to your administrator.
User Guide • • Connections If you use EAP-TLS to connect to a Wi-Fi network, verify that you have added your authentication certificate to your tablet. The certificate must be transferred to your tablet before you can connect to the network. For more information, talk to your administrator. To view details about your tablet and the network you're connected to that might help with advanced troubleshooting, on the status bar, tap > Wi-Fi. In the bottom-left corner, tap .
User Guide Delete a paired device Make your tablet discoverable Connections In the list of paired devices, tap the device > > . To allow other Bluetooth enabled devices to search for your tablet and attempt to connect to it, you can make it discoverable. Set the Discoverable switch to On. To help protect your tablet against unauthorised access, you can make it discoverable for 2 minutes only. Tap Add New Device > Listen.
User Guide Connections My list of paired Bluetooth enabled devices doesn't appear Verify that the Bluetooth connection on your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet is turned on. Tether your tablet to a Bluetooth enabled device Need Internet on the go, but you're not near a Wi-Fi hotspot? When there's no other way to access the Internet, you can tether your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet to a Bluetooth enabled smartphone.
User Guide Connections Share files between your computer and tablet using Wi-FiWi-Fi Watch a video about ways to share files: English Want an easy way to connect your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet for easy file sharing? By using the file-sharing option with Wi -Fi, you can drag and drop documents, pictures, videos, music and other files from your computer to your tablet.
User Guide Connections There's no need to leave your favourite 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.
User Guide Connections 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. If you are using other applications, such as games, viewing pictures or using the Docs To Go presentation mode, change the setting to fit the screen. 1.
User Guide Keyboard and typing Keyboard and typing Using the keyboard Watch a video about typing on the touchscreen: 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. Hide the keyboard Tap the Hide Keyboard icon on the lower-left corner of the keyboard, or tap outside the text edit field.
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 be displayed. To show the keyboard, swipe in from the bottom-left frame onto the screen.
User Guide Keyboard and typing Switch between open apps Using the touchpad, point to the right or to the left of the or , click the screen. When the pointer changes to touchpad. 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.
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 Change the text alignment Documents To Go 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 or Search the text . Tap . Using Sheet To Go Using your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet and Sheet To Go, you can view, create and edit spreadsheets. Change the font Tap > .
User Guide Documents To Go 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 . Increase or decrease the indentation Tap or . Insert a bulleted or numbered list Tap or . Undo changes Tap . Exit edit mode Tap outside the area of text you were editing.
User Guide Documents To Go Typing shortcuts Bold text Press CTRL+B. Italicise 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. Navigating shortcuts Go to the top of a document or spreadsheet Press CTRL+HOME. Go to the bottom of a document Press CTRL+END. Move one word to the left Press CTRL+LEFT ARROW.
User Guide Print To Go Print To Go Using Print To Go Watch a video about using Documents 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 Issue Print To Go Possible cause or solution Go. When printing is complete, turn the anti-virus software back on. I upgraded the software on my BlackBerry PlayBook tablet but I can't print to my tablet. Go to www.blackberry.com/printtogo and check that you have the latest desktop software installed on your computer.
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 Keeping up with events Respond to an event invitation Tap > Events. Next to an event, tap Respond. 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.
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 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 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 pictures 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 Your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet comes with an empty PlayBook Playlist that you can use to add your favourite 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. Add a song to your PlayBook Playlist Tap a song, artist, album or genre. Swipe down from the top frame. Tap Edit > Add.
User Guide Music Store Music Store Buy and download music Buy and download your favourite 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 Applications 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. Touch and hold the folder and drag it out of the dock. Remove the icon from the folder. .
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 Adjust the video chat volume (incoming sound) Video chat During a video chat, touch and drag the volume bar. 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. You are not required to add contacts in order to start video chats.
User Guide Video chat 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. If you turn off the Accept Calls feature, the caller receives a message that you're unavailable. So you don't forget your status, appears in the top-right side of the preview window when the Accept Calls feature is turned off.
User Guide Video Store Video Store Downloading videos You can use the Video Store to download and watch films or TV shows wherever you go. Buy a film or TV show Tap a film or TV show > Buy > Place Order. Rent a film or TV show Tap a film 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 . To search for a restaurant, tap . To . search for a bar, tap View a business or location by category Tap . > view businesses > category.
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 92 .
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 a 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 Security 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 BlackBerry PlayBook file sharing is not turned on, on your 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 4. 98 Tap Wipe Data.
User Guide Podcasts Podcasts Downloading and subscribing to podcasts You can use the BlackBerry Podcasts app to download or subscribe to your favourite 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 check box. Turn off explicit content . Clear the Allow explicit content check box.
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. 100 . .
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