BlackBerry PlayBook User Guide Version: 1.
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Contents Getting started................................................................................................................................................................................................... Beta notice......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Getting to know your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet................................
Wi-Fi................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Bluetooth technology......................................................................................................................................................................................... 22 25 Keyboard and typing..............................................................
RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change. Getting started Beta notice The information contained in this documentation is intended for beta customers only. Content and software are subject to change.
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RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change. Getting around Show the home screen and miminimze apps Swipe up from the bottom frame.
RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change. Show the menu In many apps, you can find additional features, options, and help in the menu. In an app, swipe down from the top frame. To close the menu, touch anywhere in the app. Switch between apps You can flip between your open apps without having to return to the home screen. In an app, swipe in from the left or right frame.
RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change. Close an app On the home screen, touch the minimized app and swipe up. Switch between views on the home screen Swipe left or right in the bottom part of the home screen. Using the touch screen Here are some common gestures to help you get started using your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet.
RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change. Pinch To zoom in and out while you're looking at a webpage, picture, or other content, touch the screen with your finger and thumb and pinch them together or apart.
RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change. Drag To move something from one place to another, touch and hold the item you want to move. Slide your finger to the position where you want it. 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.
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RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change. BlackBerry Bridge About BlackBerry Bridge 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 push email, calendars, BBM™, files, and other data directly from your tablet. Your tablet connects to your smartphone using Bluetooth® technology.
RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change. 1. 2. 3. 4. On your tablet's home screen, on the status bar, tap [settings_icon] > BlackBerry Bridge. Tap Setup > Continue. In the BlackBerry Bridge app on your smartphone, tap Add Device > Next. Point your smartphone camera at the barcode displayed on your tablet to scan the barcode.
RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change. Verify that your smartphone's Bluetooth® connection is turned on and that your smartphone is in range. I can't reconnect to my BlackBerry smartphone Verify that your smartphone's Bluetooth connection is turned on and that your smartphone is in range. The BlackBerry Bridge application on your smartphone might not be set to automatically connect to your tablet.
RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change. Music Playing your music Your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet supports the most popular types of audio files including MP3, M4A, WMA, and WAV. Use the built-in stereo speakers, plug in headphones, or hook your tablet's HDMI port up to a home entertainment system for some serious sound. Change the volume Touch and drag on the volume bar.
RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change. Photos Viewing your photos Your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet is the perfect way to take your photos with you and lets you share them with friends and family on a beautiful hi-res screen. Pictures that you take with the tablet's cameras are automatically saved in the Photos app. Zoom in on a picture Pinch out. Double-tap to zoom in to fit the screen. Move between pictures Swipe left or right.
RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change. Videos Playing videos Watch HD video on the go with your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet. Your tablet plays 1080p HD videos and supports a variety of video formats such as AVI, ASF, Fv4, MP4, and WMV. For information about recording videos, see the Camera section of the Help. Stop playing a video Tap the screen. Tap . Delete a video Tap a video. Tap [image of pencil icon].
RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change. Camera Taking pictures Your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ has a 5 megapixel rear facing camera that allows you to capture great images and a 3 megapixel front facing camera perfect for taking a quick self portrait or creating a profile picture. Pictures that you take are saved in an album in Photos app. For more info, see the Photos section of the Help. Take a picture Tap [image of camera icon] .
RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change. Voice notes Recording voice notes Record a reminder or notes from lectures and meetings with a single tap. Your voice notes are listed by the date and time they are recorded. 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 [image of pencil]. Tap a recording. Tap Delete [image of trash can.
RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change. BlackBerry App World Download apps with BlackBerry App World Enhance your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet with the many games, and social networking and productivity apps available through the BlackBerry App World™ storefront. Search for apps or browse the top downloads and best sellers. You can pay for items with your credit card or using a PayPal® account.
RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change. Browser Browsing the web Search for or go to a webpage In the address bar, type search terms or a web address. Tap Go. To reload a page, tap [reload_icon] in the address bar. Bookmark a page Tap [add_bookmark_icon]. To view bookmarked pages, tap [view_bookmarks_icon]. Open multiple pages Tabs let you browse multiple webpages simultaneously. Swipe down from the top frame to show the menu.
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RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change. Connections Wi-Fi Connect to a Wi-Fi network Your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ 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.
RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change. • To stop your tablet from automatically connecting to a saved network, tap the network. Clear the Enable Profile checkbox. Tap Save. 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.
RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change. Option Description 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.
RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change. Bluetooth technology Connect a Bluetooth enabled device You can use Bluetooth® technology to connect your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet to a wireless keyboard, mobile phone, or other device that uses a supported Bluetooth profile. The first time you connect to a device, you pair it with your tablet.
RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change. Profile Description Dial-up Networking (DUN) Your tablet uses this profile to connect to a tethered mobile phone or other Internetenabled device to access its Internet connection. Human Interface Device (HID) Your tablet uses this profile to connect to a wireless keyboard.
RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change. Keyboard and typing Typing with the touch screen keyboard Show the keyboard Tap a text entry field or swipe onto the screen from the bottom left corner of the frame. Hide the keyboard Tap the Hide Keyboard icon in the bottom left corner of the keyboard. Insert a period [Tap space twice???] Insert an at sign (@) or a period in an email address field Tap the Space key.
RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change. Word to Go Creating and editing documents Using your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ and Word To Go you can edit, update, and save your important information in one convenient location. Create a new document On the welcome screen, tap New Document. Open a document On the welcome screen, tap Browse. Tap a file that you want to open. Tap OK. Save a document Swipe down from the top frame.
RIM Confidential and Proprietary Information - Beta Customers Only. Content and software are subject to change. Sheet to Go Creating and editing spreadsheets Create a new spreadsheet On the welcome screen, tap New Document. Open a spreadsheet On the welcome screen, tap Browse. Save a spreadsheet Swipe down from the top frame. Tap the Save icon. Change the font Tap > Font. Change the Font, Size, Style, Font Colour or Fill Color fields. Change number formatting Tap > Number.
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