Blackberry Bold 6 Manual

Map optionsKeep backlighting on when you track your movement By default, backlighting turns off automatically after a specified time to conserve battery power. You can change map options
so that backlighting remains on when you track your movement unless the battery power level drops below a specified percentage.
1. On a map, press the 
 key >  Options .
2. Change the  Backlight Timeout When  field.
3. Press the 
 key >  Save.
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Troubleshooting: MapsSome features are not available on my device The availability of certain features on your BlackBerry® device might be affected by items such as your device model and
wireless service plan.
Depending on your messaging service plan, some features or options might not be available in the message options on the Email Preferences screen.
If your email account uses a BlackBerry® Enterprise Server, your organization might not have set up some features or might
prevent you from using some...

ApplicationsAbout multitasking Your BlackBerry® device supports multitasking, which allows you to run more than one application at a time. During a call, for
example, you might want to switch to the calendar application to view your appointments or switch to the contacts application to look up a contact. While you are playing a song, you might want to switch to the messages application to reply to a message.
There are also shortcuts for most applications that can help you to perform common tasks...

Keep an application running in the background and switch to another application, 211
About adding applications Depending on your wireless service provider and region, you might have the option to add or update applications using the
BlackBerry App World™ storefront, the BlackBerry® Desktop Software, or the Application Center. You might also be able to download applications from a web page (try visiting  mobile.blackberry.com from your BlackBerry device), or from an
application offered by your wireless...

About social networking applicationsYou can use social networking applications on your BlackBerry® device to stay connected with your social networking contacts.
Depending on the social networking application, you might be able to send messages, share pictures, change your status, and
more.
You can download social networking applications for your BlackBerry device from the BlackBerry App World™ storefront. You must have a wireless service data plan to use these applications. Depending on your wireless...

Delete an applicationIf your email account uses a BlackBerry® Enterprise Server, your organization might not permit you to delete someapplications. For more information, contact your administrator.
1. On the Home screen or in a folder, highlight an application icon.
2. Press the 
 key >  Delete .
View properties for an application 1. On the Home screen or in a folder, click the  Options icon.
2. Click  Device > Application Management .
3. Click an application.
View the size of an application database 1....

BlackBerry Device SoftwareAbout updating the BlackBerry Device Software You might want to update your BlackBerry® Device Software for one of the following reasons:• to access new applications and features
• to resolve a technical issue
• your wireless service provider requires you to update the BlackBerry Device Software
You might be able to update your BlackBerry Device Software over the wireless network, from a web site, or using the
BlackBerry® Desktop Software.
The duration of the update process can...

Update the BlackBerry Device Software from a web siteIf your email account uses a BlackBerry® Enterprise Server you might not be able to perform this task. Check with youradministrator for BlackBerry® Device Software updates that have been approved for use in your organization.
Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your computer, especially before you
update any software. Maintaining an up-to-date backup file on your computer might allow you to recover device...

Troubleshooting: BlackBerry Device Software
I cannot update the BlackBerry Device Software over the wireless network Depending on the options that your wireless service provider or administrator sets, you might not be able to update yourBlackBerry® Device Software over the wireless network.
Try the following actions:
• Verify that your BlackBerry device is connected to a wireless network. • Verify that your device has enough storage space to update the BlackBerry Device Software.
• Verify that you are...

Manage ConnectionsManage Connections basicsCheck what wireless networks your device connects to You can check the types of networks your device can connect to on your device, as well as by visiting  www.blackberry.com/go/
devices  to see feature specifications for your device model. The types of networks listed do not reflect network connections,
only the ability of your device model to connect to those networks.
1. On the Home screen or in a folder, click the  Options icon.
2. Click  Device > About...