Blackberry Bold 6 Manual

							Quick HelpTop 10 BlackBerry® device users have spoken! Here are the top 10 things they want to know how to do on their devices.
Set up an email address 1. On the Home screen, click the  Setup icon.
2. In the  Setup section, click the  Email Accounts icon.
3. Follow the screens to set up your email address. When your email address is set up correctly, you receive a confirmation message. To view and manage your email messages, on the Home screen, click the  Messages icon.
Note:  In some cases, you might see the following options. If so, select one of the options.
• Internet Mail Account : Use this option to associate your BlackBerry® device with one or more existing email accounts (for
example, Google Mail™ or Windows Live™ Hotmail®) or to create a new email address for your device.
• Enterprise Account : If your administrator gave you an enterprise activation password, use this option to associate your
device with your work email account using the BlackBerry® Enterprise Server.
If you are trying to set up an Internet email account (for example, Google Mail or Windows Live Hotmail) or a new email
address for your device, and do not see this option, contact your administrator or wireless service provider.
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Change your ring tone, notifiers, or reminders In addition to changing the tone, you can also change options for volume, LED, vibration, and notification during calls.1. On the Home screen, click the  Sound and Alert Profiles icon.
2. Click  Change Sounds and Alerts  > Sounds for Selected Profile .
• To change your ring tone, click  Phone.
• To change notifiers or reminders, click to expand a section. Click an option.
3. In the  Ring Tone, Notifier Tone , or Reminder Tone  field, do one of the following:
• Click a tone.
• To use a song that is on your BlackBerry® device or on a media card, click  All Music. Find and click a song.
• To use a voice note that you recorded, click  All Voice Notes. Find and click a voice note.
• To use a preloaded alert, click  All Alerts. Find and click an alert.
4. Press the 
 key >  Save.
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							Find or hide an application iconDepending on your theme, you might not be able to hide some application icons.
On the Home screen or in a folder, do any of the following: •To see all your application icons, press the 
 key >  All.
• To hide an application icon, highlight the icon. Press the 
 key >  Hide.
• To show all hidden application icons, press the 
 key >  Show All .
• To stop hiding an application icon, highlight the icon. Press the 
 key >  Hide. A check mark should not appear beside
the Hide field.
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About adding applications Depending on your wireless service provider and region, you might have the option to add or update applications using theBlackBerry App World™ storefront, the BlackBerry® Desktop Software, or the Application Center. You might also be able todownload applications from a web page (try visiting  mobile.blackberry.com from your BlackBerry device), or from an
application offered by your wireless service provider.
Additional terms and conditions might apply to software and services made available through the BlackBerry App World™
storefront, the BlackBerry Desktop Software, or the Application Center. Data charges might apply when you add or use an application over the wireless network. For more information, contact your wireless service provider.
BlackBerry App World
If you have BlackBerry App World on your device, you can search for and download games, social networking applications,
personal productivity applications, and much more. Using an existing PayPal® account, you can buy and download items over
the wireless network to your device.
To download BlackBerry App World, visit  www.blackberryappworld.com.
For more information about managing applications using BlackBerry App World, click the  BlackBerry App World icon. Press the
 key > Help.
BlackBerry Desktop Software
If you have the BlackBerry Desktop Software installed on your computer, you can connect your device to your computer to add, update, remove, or restore applications. You can also add applications to your device that you have downloaded to your
computer, without having to use the wireless network.
To download the BlackBerry Desktop Software, visit  www.blackberry.com/desktop.
For more information about managing applications using the BlackBerry Desktop Software, see the Help in the BlackBerry
Desktop Software.
Application Center
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							If you have the Application Center on your device, you can add, update, or return to the previous version of a select number ofapplications that are hosted by your wireless service provider. Depending on your wireless service provider, this feature might
not be available.
For more information about managing applications using the Application Center, click the  Application Center icon. Press the
 key > Help.
Add or change your signature Depending on your wireless service plan, this feature might not be supported.1. On the Home screen, click the  Messages icon.
2. Press the 
 key >  Options .
• For a work email account, click  Email Preferences. If the Message Services  field appears, change this field to the
appropriate email account. If the  Use Auto Signature check box is not selected, select it. In the field that appears, place
your cursor.
• For a personal email account, click  Email Account Management. Click an email account. Click  Edit.
3. Type a signature. 4. Press the 
 key >  Save.
Your signature is added to your email after you send it.
Use a picture as your device wallpaper 1. On the Home screen, click the  Media icon >  Pictures  icon.
2. Browse to a picture.
3. Press the 
 key >  Set As Wallpaper .
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Supported audio and video file formats Depending on your BlackBerry® device model and wireless service provider, some media file formats might not be supported.
TypeFile formatAudio• MP3
• M4A
• WMA
• WAVVideo• 3GP
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							TypeFile format• AVI
• ASF
• MP4
• WMV
For information about codecs and recommended video and audio file formats for your device, visit  www.blackberry.com/docs/
smartphones  and click Multimedia  > Media Types Supported on BlackBerry Smartphones .
Transfer a file from your computer to your device using your device as a
USB memory drive
You must use the BlackBerry® Desktop Software to manage and preserve the information or the encryption that is associated
with your media files when you transfer files between your BlackBerry device and your computer.
1. Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable. 2. Do one of the following: • If you want to transfer most types of files, in the dialog box that appears on your device, select the USB option.• If you want to transfer media files that are protected with DRM, in the dialog box that appears on your device, select the media transfer option.
3. If necessary, type a password. Your device appears as a drive on your computer.
4. Drag a file from a location on your computer to a folder on your device.
To view the transferred file on your device, disconnect your device from your computer and find the file.
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Open, close, or switch between tabs Do one of the following: •To open a new tab, in the browser, press the 
 key >  Tabs. Click the  New Tab icon.
• To open a new tab for a link on a web page, highlight the link. Press the 
 key >  Open Link in New Tab .
• To switch between tabs, in the browser, press the 
 key >  Tabs. Click a tab.
• To close a tab, in the browser, press the 
 key >  Tabs. Highlight a tab. Click the  icon.
Reconcile email over the wireless network You can set the Wireless Reconcile option for each email address that is associated with your BlackBerry® device.
1. On the Home screen, click the  Messages icon.
2. Press the 
 key >  Options  > Email Reconciliation .
3. If the  Message Services  field appears, set this field to the appropriate email account.
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							4. Select the Wireless Reconcile  check box.
5. Press the 
 key >  Save.
If your device is associated with a Microsoft® Outlook® email account, you must use the synchronization tool of the
BlackBerry® Desktop Software to reconcile email in personal folders. For more information, see the Help in the BlackBerry
Desktop Software.
Getting to know your smartphone Find out about apps and indicators, and what the keys do on your BlackBerry® smartphone.
Important keys Front keys
KeyNameActionsTrackpad• Slide your finger to move around the screen.• Press (click) to select an item.
• Press and hold to open a pop-up menu.Menu• Open a menu.
• Select a highlighted menu item.
• Press and hold to switch applications quickly.Escape• Return to the previous screen.
• Close the menu.Send• Make a call.
• Answer a call.End/Power• End a call.
• Return to the Home screen.
• Press and hold to turn on or turn off your BlackBerry® device.
Top keys
KeyNameActionsMute• Mute a call.
• Mute the volume.
Side keys
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							KeyNameActionsVolume• Change the volume.
• Press and hold to play the next or previous media file.
• Before you take a picture or record a video, press to zoom in or out.Left Convenience key• Open the Voice Dialing application.
• You can also customize this key.Right Convenience key• Open the camera.
• Autofocus
• Take a picture.
• You can also customize this key.
Keyboard
KeyNameActionsShiftCapitalize letters.AltType the alternate character on a key.SymbolOpen the symbol list.Backspace/DeleteDelete the previous character or a selected item.EnterSelect an item.SpeakerphoneTurn on or turn off the speakerphone during a call.
Select commands using pop-up menus
Pop-up menus are available in most applications, and appear in the center of the screen. You can use the pop-up menu when
you are viewing a message, for example, to file, forward, or reply to the message.
• To open a pop-up menu, click and hold an item on the screen. • To select a command, click the icon.
• To see additional commands, click the  Full Menu icon.
Tips: Doing things quickly For full instructions, click the links under  Related information at the bottom.
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							Use the Quick Access area to access popular optionsHighlight and click an area at the top of the Home screen toaccess options such as changing your ring tone, setting thealarm, viewing notifications, and turning on or off network
connections.See all the apps and folders on the Home screen, or minimize
your view and view the wallpaperOn the navigation bar, click  All.Switch to another appPress and hold the  key. Click an app.
Note:  The other app might still be running in the background.Open an app with a convenience keyPress a convenience key on the side of your device.
Note:  You can customize which app a convenience key opens.Use pop-up menusPop-up menus provide common available actions, and appear
in the center of the screen. For example, you can use the pop-
up menu in a message to file, forward, or reply to the message.
To open a pop-up menu, press and hold the trackpad. To select a command, click the trackpad.Switch to the  Favorites, Media , Downloads , and Frequent
viewsOn the Home screen, highlight  All on the navigation bar and
slide your finger on the trackpad right or left.Add an app to the  Favorites viewHighlight an app on the Home screen or in a folder. Press the
 key > Mark as Favorite .
Change options for the Home screen such as the wallpaperOn the Home screen, press the  key > Options .
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Applications Get started with some of these great applications.
Messages
Send emails, PIN messages, and more.Text Messages
Send text messages.Browser
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							Media
See saved pictures, play songs, and more.Camera (if supported)
Take pictures.Instant Messaging
Chat with friends or colleagues.Options
Set your device options. You can find more options in each application menu.Manage Connections
Set up wireless connections, such as a Bluetooth® connection.Help
Find the user guide here or click  Help in a menu.
To show or hide an icon, highlight the icon using the trackpad. Press the  key >  Show All  or Hide .
Status indicators
Home screennew notificationalarm setunopened message countBlackBerry® Messengercalendar reminder countsocial feedsmissed call countsending or receiving dataWi-Fi® turned onroamingMessagesunopenedopenedtext messagesent messageattachmentmessage is sendinghigh prioritymessage not sentdraftmeeting invitePhoneUser GuideQuick Help16 
						

							Home screenmissed callreceived callplaced callvoice mail message
Tips: Managing indicatorsIndicators tell you that there is something new or updated, such as a new message, voice message, or feed, or they inform youof the status of something, such as the battery or network connection. Indicators often appear on app icons, new content
within apps, and at the top of the Home screen.
Remove the new item indicator Open each item that has this indicator. For example, to remove
it from the Messages icon, click the icon.Remove the unopened message indicator In the Messages app, do one or more of the following:
• Open all of your messages by clicking on them. If you cannot find all of your unopened messages in your inbox,look in your messages folders.
• Mark a message as opened. Highlight a message. Press the
 key >  Mark Opened .
• Mark all messages that are prior to a date as opened. Highlight a date field. Press the 
 key >  Mark Prior
Opened .
Identify an indicator• You might be able to identify an indicator by seeing the
icon of the application that the indicator refers to. To see
a complete list of applications on your device and their
icons, on the Home screen or in a folder, click the  Options
icon. Click  Device > Application Management .
• For a complete list of BlackBerry® indicators, visit www.blackberry.com/docs/smartphones . Click your
device model, and then click the Icons and Indicators
guide.
Feature availability
The following items affect the availability of features on your BlackBerry® device. The features discussed are meant as
examples, and are not inclusive of every feature that might or might not be available on your device.
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							Device modelFeatures such as GPS, the camera and video camera, and
network connection options are dependent on your device model. To find feature specifications for your device model,
visit  www.blackberry.com/go/devices .Wireless service planYou must purchase or change your wireless service plan
through your wireless service provider.
A wireless service plan with phone or voice is required for you to use the phone application and to send and receive textmessages.
A wireless service plan with data is required for you to use the
browser service and instant messaging applications, and to send and receive email messages and PIN messages.
For more information about your plan, contact your wirelessservice provider.BlackBerry Internet Service and BlackBerry Enterprise ServerOnce you have a data plan, you must set up your email address or third-party instant messaging account in order to send and
receive email messages, use third-party instant messaging
applications, and use some browser options.
If you are an individual user, when you set up your emailaddress or instant messaging account, you are associating it
with the BlackBerry® Internet Service.
If you are a corporate user, your administrator sets up your
email account by associating it with a BlackBerry® Enterprise
Server. Your administrator might set options that determine
the features and settings that are available on your device. To
view the IT policies that have been set by your administrator, on the Home screen or in a folder, click the  Options icon. Click
Security  > Security Status Information  > View IT Policy .Wireless service providerFeatures such as text messaging, location-based services, and
some phone features are dependent on your wireless service provider's offerings. For more information, contact your
wireless service provider.Wireless networkThe wireless network that your device is connected to might affect the availability of some features. Depending on your wireless service provider and available roaming options,User GuideQuick Help18