Blackberry Bold 9790 7 1 User Guide

 
 
To remove the media card, press the media card in and then pull it out.
New in BlackBerry 7.1
BlackBerry 7.1 enhances the BlackBerry experience with new functionality and innovative apps.
BlackBerry Tag
Send pictures, songs, videos, documents, contacts, webpages, and voice notes between two NFC-enabled devices. Simply tap the back of your 
BlackBerry smartphone against the back of another NFC-enabled device. For more information, see 
BlackBerry Tag.
Smart tags
A new intuitive user interface enables...

Mobile Hotspot mode
When you turn on Mobile Hotspot mode, you can use your smartphone as a mobile hotspot so that other Wi-Fi enabled 
devices can use the mobile network connection on your smartphone. For more information, see 
Mobile Hotspot mode.
Before you use your smartphone in Mobile Hotspot mode, read the latest safety and product information at 
www.blackberry.com/docs/smartphones.
Parental Controls
Parental Controls are designed to help you have more control over how the features of the...

Home screen customization
Customize the home screen even more by hiding panels you don't use regularly, and hiding icons in specific panels or all 
panels. For more information, see 
Show or hide a home screen panel and Show, hide, or find an application icon.
Compass application
Easily determine your direction in relation to the Earth's magnetic poles or to true north. You can also use the compass with 
location-based applications (such as the Maps application) to find directions based on...

About switching BlackBerry smartphones
When you switch to a new BlackBerry smartphone your data and settings, such as supported email messages, organizer 
data, and compatible third-party applications, can be transferred to your new smartphone.
The backup and restore process can be done using a media card or the BlackBerry Device Software. Both options are 
available from the Device Switch option in the Setup application.
A Switch Smartphones user guide is available at docs.blackberry.com.
Depending on...

Important keys
Keys on the front of your BlackBerry smartphone Trackpad•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 smartphone.
Keys on...

Keys on the right side of your smartphone•Press the middle key to mute a call or mute the volume. Right convenience key•If supported, open the camera. To take a picture, press the 
convenience key again.
•You can also customize this key.
Keyboard ShiftCapitalize 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.
Flashing LED...

Flashing LED colorDescriptionAmberIndicates that the battery power level has dropped to low and needs to be charged. You can't turn on or turn off this notification. The amber LED flashes when your smartphone is turned off and 
charging, this indicator changes to solid green when the battery is fully charged.
Related information
Turn on flashing LED notification for wireless coverage, 230
Turn off or turn on the Bluetooth connection notification, 285
Icons
Application icons
You can access your...

Messages Messages Saved Messages Added email address Added work email address Text Messages
Instant messaging
 Instant Messaging folder
Some applications might appear in this folder 
including applications that you download.
 BBM Windows Live Messenger for BlackBerry 
smartphones AOL Instant Messenger Service for BlackBerry 
smartphones Google Talk for BlackBerry smartphones Yahoo! Messenger for BlackBerry smartphones
Applications
 Browser Manage Connections Maps Help Password Keeper Voice Dialing...

Media Media folder Videos Pictures Music Ring Tones Voice Notes Camera Video Camera Voice Notes Recorder Podcasts
Personal organizer
 Contacts Calendar Tasks MemoPad Clock Calculator
Files
 Documents To Go Files
Social networking and mobile purchasing
 BlackBerry App World Social Feeds Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones Twitter for BlackBerry smartphonesUser GuideQuick Help
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BlackBerry Device Software update A software update for the BlackBerry Device 
Software
 is available. A software update for the BlackBerry Device 
Software
 is being downloaded. A software update for the BlackBerry Device 
Software
 is ready to be installed. A software update for the BlackBerry Device 
Software
 is stopped.
Sounds and alerts
 Normal profile Phone Calls Only profile Loud profile Custom profile Medium profile Silent profile Vibrate Only profile All Alerts Off profile
Games
 Games folder...