Blackberry 4G LTE Playbook User's Guide

BlackBerry PlayBook TabletVersion: 2.1User Guide

Print To Go You can print a file to your tablet if it is on a different wireless network than your computer. For information about using Print To Go,

4. Tap Wipe Data.User Guide Security100

PodcastsDownloading and subscribing to podcastsYou can use the BlackBerry Podcasts app to download or subscribe to your favorite podcasts. When you do

Voice notesRecording voice notesRecord a reminder or audio from your lectures or meetings with a single tap. Voice notes are listed by the date and ti

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User Guide Getting started11

Using the touch screenWatch a video about touch screen gestures: EnglishScroll and move between itemsTo scroll through a list, pan a webpage, move be

Zoom in and zoom outTo zoom in and zoom out of a webpage, picture, video, or other content, slide your fingers apart to zoom in or together to zoom o

Show the home screen and minimize appsTo show the home screen and minimize apps, swipe up from the bottom frame onto the screen. Show the menuIn many

Switch between appsYou can flip between your open apps without having to return to the home screen.To switch between apps, swipe in from the left or r

Switch between views on the home screenTo switch between views, swipe left or right in the lower part of the home screen. Wake up your tabletYour tabl

Zoom in and zoom out quicklyTo zoom in and zoom out quickly, double-tap a webpage, picture, or other content. Go backTo navigate within an application

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

View a specific type of notification On the status bar, tap the icon for the type of notification that you want to see.Jump to the related app Tap the

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Access all of your tablet settings, such as BlackBerry ID, wireless connections, and security.Download a wireless update. Wi-Fi turned onWi-Fi is turn

Mobile network turned offTo turn on the mobile network, tap the icon and set the switch to On. RoamingTo set options for roaming, tap > Mobile

• To change the language, tap Language.• To set applications to run in the background, tap General. In the Application Behavior drop-down list, tap Sh

Overview of tablet settingsYour BlackBerry PlayBook tablet includes a settings pane that you can use to change the settings on your tablet. To access

Tab DescriptionGeneral Set up the behavior for applications running in the background.Storage & Sharing Set up access to the files stored on your

File extensions Video codecsAudio codecsMKVMPEG-4AVI• H.264• MPEG-4• Xvid• MPEG-2MP3ASFWMAWMV• VC-1 • Windows Media Audio 9 and Windows Media Audio 9

MessagesAdd an email address or social networking accountWatch a video about using the Messages app: EnglishSave time by reading all of your messages

Prerequisites: Adding an email account using advanced setupWhen you use advanced setup to add a work account, POP account, or IMAP account to your Bla

Add an email account using advanced setup1. Tap > Accounts > Add New Account > Email, Calendar, and Contacts > Advanced Setup. 2. 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

ContentsGetting started ...

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 m

Change email account options1. Swipe down from the top frame.2.Tap .• To change message list options and set message alerts, tap Display and Action

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ContactsAdd, change, or delete a contactWatch a video about using the Contacts app: English1. To add a contact, tap .2. Enter the contact informat

Contact viewsView contact details, including phone numbers and email addresses.Tap .View status messages from social apps, like Twitter.Tap .Vie

• 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

CalendarAdd, change, or delete an eventWatch a video about using the calendar: English1.Tap .• Enter the event information.• To invite a participan

View your appointments and events for todayIn week view, tap .View your appointments and events for the monthTap .Change your calendar settings1

Issue Possible cause or solutionI can't reply to or send meeting invitations from my calendarCheck that you have added an email address that you

BrowserBrowsing the webWatch a video about using the browser: EnglishWhen you browse to a webpage using your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, you might hav

Contact views ...

Add a bookmark on your home screenGo to the page. Tap . Tap Add to Home Screen. Change the name of the shortcut.View your bookmarksTap .Delete a

BlackBerry BridgeAbout BlackBerry BridgeWatch a video about BlackBerry Bridge: EnglishWatch a video about using BlackBerry Bridge to access BlackBerry

ContactsConnect 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

BlackBerry Bridge is designed to connect to the Internet in the following order:1. Wi-Fi (on your tablet)2. Wi-Fi (on your smartphone)3. your data pla

View email in a folder At the top of your inbox, tap All Messages or the name of the address currently displayed. Tap View Folder.Move an email to a f

Remote controlUse your smartphone as a remote controlWith BlackBerry Bridge, you can use your smartphone as a wireless mouse and keyboard for your Bla

Move an item Using the cursor, press and hold an item, such as an app icon on your tablet home screen. Drag the item to a new location. Click the trac

How does BlackBerry Bridge work?After pairing your tablet and smartphone using the BlackBerry Bridge app, your tablet and smartphone are connected thr

About synchronizing Wi-Fi and VPN profilesWhen you connect your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet to your BlackBerry smartphone using BlackBerry Bridge, your

Issue Possible cause or solutionVerify that the Bluetooth connection on your smartphone is turned on and that your smartphone is within range.If the A

Wi-Fi ...

ConnectionsConnect to a mobile networkBefore you begin: To connect to a mobile network, insert a micro SIM card that is set up for data service into y

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 Net

Wi-Fi network optionsFor most Wi-Fi networks, you won't need to change the network options. If you're having trouble connecting or if you ne

Option Descriptionneed to transfer it to your tablet before you can connect. For more information, talk to your administrator.Client Certificate If ne

• 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

Make your tablet discoverableTo allow other Bluetooth enabled devices to search for your tablet and attempt to connect to it, you can make it discover

Tether your tablet to a Bluetooth enabled deviceNeed Internet on the go, but you're not near a Wi-Fi hotspot? When there's no other way to a

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

6. Connect your tablet to your computer using a USB cable. Your computer automatically maps your tablet to a drive on your computer.7. Drag a file fro

Default to Mirror ModeMirror mode shows the same display on the tablet and the display. If you do not turn this mode on, you will see a separate displ

Keeping up with events ...

Keyboard and typingUsing the keyboardWatch a video about typing on the touch screen: EnglishShow the keyboard Tap a text field or swipe in from the bo

Copy and pasteCopy 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 wher

Troubleshooting: Keyboard and typingIssue Possible cause or solutionI cannot use the spell checkerYou can only use the spell checker on the text that

Switch between open apps Using the touchpad, point to the right or to the left of the screen. When the pointer changes to or , click the touchpa

SymbolsPress the following keys, one at a time, to get these symbols:Symbol Action ExampleCopyright sign Press the Alt key and C and 0.©Registered tra

Documents To GoGetting started with Documents To GoWatch a video about using Documents To Go: EnglishUsing Docs To Go, you can view .pdf files and vie

Change the text alignmentTap or .Increase or decrease indentationTap or .Copy and paste text Touch and hold the text that you want to copy

Move to the next slideTap .View in presentation modeTap .View the presentation notesTap .View the slide sorterTap .Switch to edit mode Dou

Typing shortcutsBold 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.S

Print To GoUsing Print To GoWatch a video about using Print To Go: EnglishYou can use Print To Go to print a variety of files, including documents, we

Deleting folders and icons from the tablet home page ... 87Clock ...

Issue Possible cause or solutionI upgraded the software on my BlackBerry PlayBook tablet but I can't print to my tablet.Go to www.blackberry.com/

FacebookNavigating Facebook for BlackBerry PlayBook tabletsGo to a different screen Tap .Refresh your News Feed In your News Feed, drag down.Log ou

Posting and tagging photos and videosPost a photo or video Tap Media. Tap a photo or video. Tap Open.Tag friends in a photo or videoOpen a photo or vi

Keeping up with eventsRespond to an event invitationTap > Events. Next to an event, tap Respond.View the Wall and details for an eventTap >

BlackBerry App WorldDownload apps with BlackBerry App WorldEnhance your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet with the many games and apps that are available thr

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.I can't find a

CameraTaking picturesWatch a video about taking pictures: EnglishYour BlackBerry PlayBook tablet has a 5 megapixel rear-facing camera that you can use

Record crisp, clear, 1080p high definition videos with your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, no matter what the occasion. You can instantly switch between

PicturesViewing your picturesWatch a video about viewing pictures: EnglishWatch a video about moving your pictures between your tablet and computer: E

VideosPlaying videosWatch a video about playing videos: EnglishWatch a video about moving your videos between your tablet and computer: EnglishWatch v

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MusicPlaying your musicWatch a video about playing music: EnglishYour BlackBerry PlayBook tablet supports popular types of audio formats, including MP

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 Bl

Music StoreBuy and download musicBuy and download your favorite music on the go. If you don't already have a Music Store account, when you first

I accidentally deleted music that I purchasedYou can download music purchases up to three times.1. Tap the Music icon > My Purchases.2. Find the mu

Battery and powerTurning off your tablet and using standby modeWatch a video about standby mode: EnglishCheck the battery power levelOn the status bar

Extending your battery lifeWatch a video about extending your battery life: EnglishTo help extend your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet battery life, charge

ApplicationsDelete an appDelete one or more appsTouch and hold an icon. When it starts to blink, tap .Move applications to the dockYou can place fr

Deleting folders and icons from the tablet home pageRemove an icon from a folder on the home page Tap the folder. Touch and hold the icon. Drag it out

ClockSetting the clockYou can add multiple clocks to your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet to keep track of different time zones. Your tablet also includes

Video chatAbout video chatsWatch a video about using video chat: EnglishSee your friends, colleagues, or family members in high-resolution, real-time

Getting startedNew features and enhancementsBlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1 brings together the best of BlackBerry communication applications, productivity

Adjust the video chat volume (incoming sound)During a video chat, touch and drag the volume bar.Add, change, or delete a contactVideo chat contacts ar

Turn off the Accept Calls featureDon't want to be interrupted by a video chat request? If you turn off the Accept Calls feature, you won't r

Video StoreDownloading videosYou 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 o

Bing MapsFinding a location or businessSearch for a business or location In the search field, type the name of a business or an address. Tap Return.Fi

I can't find my current locationTry one of the following:• Verify that you turned on the Wi-Fi connection.• Verify that you're in a Wi-Fi co

BlackBerry NewsGetting started with the BlackBerry News appUsing the BlackBerry News app, you can receive important and current information in one loc

Open the News LibraryTap .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

SecurityAbout tablet passwordsYou can set different passwords to help protect the data and information on your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet.You are requ

Managing VPN profilesAdd a new VPN profile Swipe down from the top frame. Tap Security > VPN > Add New. Complete the fields. Tap Save.View the d

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