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BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet Version: 2.1 User Guide.
Published: 2012-08-09 SWD-20120809102904280.
Contents Getting started ............................................................................................................................................. 9 New features and enhancements ....................................................
Contact views ............................................................................................................................................. 34 Add a contact picture ......................................................................
Wi-Fi .......................................................................................................................................................... 50 Bluetooth technology ..................................................................
Keeping up with events ............................................................................................................................... 73 Check in to a place .............................................................................
Deleting folders and icons from the tablet home page ................................................................................. 87 Clock ...........................................................................................................
Downloading and subscribing to podcasts ................................................................................................ 101 Voice notes ..................................................................................................
Getting started New features and enhancements BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1 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.
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, see the Print To Go section.
User Guide Getting started 11.
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.
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. Move items from one place to another To move an item from one place to another, touch and hold the item.
Show the home screen and minimize apps To show the home screen and minimize apps, swipe up from the bottom frame onto the screen. Show the menu In many apps, you can find additional features, options, and help in the menu. To show the menu while you are in an app, swipe down from the top frame onto the screen.
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. Show the status bar You can peek at the status bar without leaving the app you're using.
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.
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.
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.
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 notification message. For example, if you tap an email notification, the email opens in the Messages app.
Access all of your tablet settings, such as BlackBerry ID, wireless connections, and security. Download a wireless update. Wi-Fi turned on Wi-Fi is turned on and you are connected to the Wi-Fi network shown. Wi-Fi not connected Wi-Fi is turned on, but you are not connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Mobile network turned off To turn on the mobile network, tap the icon and set the switch to On . Roaming To set options for roaming, tap > Mobile Network .
• To change the language, tap Language . • To set applications to run in the background, tap General . In the Application Behavior drop-down list, tap Showcase .
Overview of tablet settings Your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet includes a settings pane that you can use to change the settings on your tablet. To access settings, on the status bar, tap . For information about how to complete the tasks in the table, see the appropriate section of the Help.
Tab Description General Set up the behavior for applications running in the background. Storage & Sharing Set up access to the files stored on your tablet, including USB connections, network identification, file sharing, Wi-Fi sharing, and password protection for sharing files.
File extensions Video codecs Audio codecs MKV MPEG-4 AVI • H.264 • MPEG-4 • Xvid • MPEG-2 MP3 ASF WMA WMV • VC-1 • Windows Media Audio 9 and Windows Media Audio 9 Professional • Windows .
Messages Add an email address or 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.
Prerequisites: Adding an email account using advanced setup When you use advanced setup to add a work account, POP account, or IMAP account to your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, the information that you need to enter differs depending on your organization or your email service provider.
Add an email account using advanced setup 1. Tap > Accounts > Add New Account > Email, Calendar, and Contacts > Advanced Setup . 2. Tap the type of account that you're adding. For example, if you're adding an account that uses BlackBerry Mobile Fusion, tap Work Account .
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 > Save . 4. To send a message, tap . Reply to a message Tap .
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 Twitter message In your message inbox, tap . Tap an icon. Type part of a contact's name.
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 .
Issue Possible cause or solution User Guide Messages 32.
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.
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.
• 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 . 2. To close the search panel, tap . Sort your contacts 1.
Calendar Add, change, or delete an event Watch a video about using the calendar: English 1. Tap . • Enter the event information. • To invite a participant, in the Attendees field, enter the name or email address of the participant. 2. Tap . Change an event 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 .
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.
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.
Add a bookmark on your home screen Go to the page. Tap . 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.
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.
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.
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 plan (on your smartphone) Connect your tablet and .
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 folder View the message. Below the message, tap . Multiselect email At the bottom of your inbox, tap .
Remote control Use your smartphone as a remote control With BlackBerry Bridge, you can use your smartphone as a wireless mouse and keyboard for your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. Watch movies, surf the Internet, or present a slideshow on your tablet’s screen or a connected HDMI display, such as a TV, projector, or computer monitor.
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 trackpad or tap your touch screen to release the item.
How does BlackBerry Bridge work? After pairing your tablet and smartphone using the BlackBerry Bridge app, your tablet and smartphone are connected through an AES-256 encrypted Bluetooth connection.
About synchronizing Wi-Fi and VPN profiles When you connect your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet to your BlackBerry smartphone using BlackBerry Bridge, your saved Wi-Fi profiles and VPN profiles on your smartphone are automatically added to your tablet to make connecting to the networks you use easier.
Issue Possible cause or solution Verify that the Bluetooth connection on your smartphone is turned on and that your smartphone is within range. If the Add New Tablet button is missing from your smartphone, your organization might prevent you from using BlackBerry Bridge or Bluetooth technology.
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 BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. Depending on your tablet model, you might not be able to connect to a mobile network.
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 .
Wi-Fi network 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.
Option 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 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.
Make your tablet discoverable 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 unauthorized access, you can make it discoverable for 2 minutes only.
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.
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.
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 from a location on your computer to a folder on your tablet. • After you disconnect the USB cable, the drive for your tablet no longer appears on your computer.
Default to Mirror Mode Mirror mode shows the same display on the tablet and the display. If you do not turn this mode on, you will see a separate display on the tablet and HDMI display.
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 .
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.
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.
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 touchpad. Show the home screen Using the touchpad, point to the bottom of the screen. When the pointer changes to , click the touchpad.
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 ! .
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.
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 or .
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 .
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.
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.
Issue Possible cause or solution I upgraded the software on my BlackBerry PlayBook tablet but I can't print to my tablet. Go to www.blackberry.com/printtogo and verify that you have the latest desktop software installed on your computer.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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 an app in the BlackBerry App World storefront So.
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.
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 > . To stop recording, tap .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Adjust the video chat volume (incoming sound) 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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
4. Tap Wipe Data . User Guide Security 100.
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 .
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 .
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