Blackberry Porsche Design P 9983 Smartphone 10 3 1 User Guide

							ItemDescriptionQuick SettingstAccess these settings at any time when you 
swipe down from the top of the screen with 
two fingers.
Shortcuts and Speed Dial
tAssign an action or a speed dial number to a 
specific key.
Data Management
tReceive a notification when you approach 
your monthly data limit.
tSee your data usage stats.
tAdjust or access mobile data settings.
Display
tSelect a wallpaper.
tChange your font.
tAdjust the screen brightness.
tCustomize screen locking.
Battery Saving Mode
tTurn on or turn off the option to enter Battery 
Saving Mode automatically.
tCustomize settings for extending battery life 
when Battery Saving Mode is turned on.Language and Input
tTurn on or turn off text prediction, word 
substitution, and spell check.
tChange the language, region, and 
measurement system.
tMute BlackBerry Keyboard sounds.
BlackBerry Assistant
tSet options for device search, voice feedback, 
and voice interactions.
BlackBerry Balance (if available)
tCreate or change a work space password.SettingsUser Guide121 
						

							ItemDescriptiontDelete only your work space and data from 
your device and leave your personal data 
intact.
Device Connections
tTurn on connections to BlackBerry Blend and 
BlackBerry Link.
tSet up remote access to a computer for 
sharing documents and synchronizing media.BlackBerry ID
tView your current BlackBerry ID information.
tSign in to your BlackBerry ID.
tChange your BlackBerry ID password.BlackBerry Protect (if available)
tTurn on BlackBerry Protect to help secure and 
locate your device if iths lost or stolen.
Security and Privacy
tSet up your device to use a smart card.
tCreate a device password.
tEncrypt your device data.
tDelete your device data.
tChange permissions for downloaded apps.
tCreate a SIM card PIN.
App Manager
tChange the default app used to open a 
specific file type.
tMonitor apps that are using your devicehs 
memory.Media Sharing (if available)
tConnect to a device to wirelessly share media 
content.
Date and Time
tChange the time zone, time, and date.SettingsUser Guide122 
						

							ItemDescription
Software Updates
tView the current software version running on 
your device.
tCheck for software updates.Storage and Access
tView available storage space on your device 
and media card.
tSet up access to the files stored on your 
device, including USB connections, 
Wi-Fi file 
sharing, and password protection for sharing 
files.
tFormat your media card and delete data from 
your media card.
Location Services
tChoose whether apps can use your location 
information.
tClear recent searches that you entered in the 
Maps application.Advanced Interaction
tTurn on or turn off specific gestures that allow 
you to perform simple tasks more quickly.
Payment Options
tAdd payment accounts.
tSet preferred payment methods.
Accessibility
tUse BlackBerry Screen Reader.
tTurn on Magnify Mode and Reverse Contrast.
tChange settings for closed captioning, screen 
brightness, font size, hearing aid compatibility, 
and TTY.About
tFind general information about your device, 
such as hardware information, network details, 
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							ItemDescriptiontIdentify your device PIN, software version, and 
model.
tView your phone number and the name of 
your service provider.
tView or change the name for your device that 
appears if another device detects it over a 
Bluetooth connection or wireless connection.
Update
your
device
software
Software updates might not be available to you depending on your region and service provider.
You should regularly create and save a device backup file on your computer, especially before you 
update any device software. Maintaining a current backup file on your computer might allow you to 
recover device data if your 
BlackBerry device is lost, stolen, or corrupted.
Note:
If you have pictures, videos, and other data saved to your device storage space, save it to your 
media card or create a device backup file on your computer to make sure that you donht lose the data.
1.On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.Tap  Settings > Software
Updates.
3.Tap Check
for
Updates.
You can also update your device software using BlackBerry Link. For more information, see the Help 
documentation for 
BlackBerry Link.
Turn
on
automatic
updates
for
your
device
software
When a software update for your BlackBerry device is available and your device is connected to a Wi-Fi 
network, software updates are automatically downloaded and installed on your device. When this 
feature is turned on, you arenht notified when an update starts installing, but you may be asked to restart 
your device to complete the installation.
1.On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.Tap  Settings > Software
Updates.
3.Tap .
4.Turn on the Automatically
download
and
install
Software
Updates switch.
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							Restore
your
device
to
its
factory
default
settings
using
BlackBerry
Link
If you restore your BlackBerry 10 device to its default settings, BlackBerry Link deletes all of the data 
and third-party applications from your device. Any IT policies that are applied to your device are also 
deleted. After you restore your device to its default settings, you can run the setup application on your 
device to set up the device again.
Before you begin, you should back up your data so that you have a copy of the data on your computer.
CAUTION:
You canht stop the process of restoring your device to its default settings after it starts. If you 
reset your device, the process continues after the device restarts.
1.On your computer, open BlackBerry Link.
2.Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable.
3.At the side of the BlackBerry Link window, click your device.
4.Do one of the following:
tOn a Windows computer, click Back
Up

Restore. Click Factory
Reset.
tOn a Mac computer, click BlackBerry
Link >
Preferences. Click Reload
> Reload.
Battery
and
power
Your BlackBerry device includes a number of features designed to help monitor your battery life and get 
the most out of your device. You can learn how to extend battery life, monitor which apps are using the 
most battery power, and charge your device in the most efficient way.
Turn
off
your
device
Press and hold the Power/Lock key on the top of your BlackBerry device.
 
 
Put
your
device
in
standby
mode
When you put your BlackBerry device in standby mode, the device screen backlight turns off and the 
screen locks. Wireless connections and clock alarms arenht affected.
Press the Power/Lock key on the top of your device.
To wake up your device, swipe up from the bottom of the device screen.
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							Restart
or
reset
your
device
If your BlackBerry device is running slower than usual or not responding, turning off and turning back on 
your device might help to solve the problem.
Do one of the following:
tTo restart your device, press and hold the Power/Lock key on the top of your device. Tap .
tTo reset your device, press and hold the Power/Lock key for ten seconds.
Charge
your
device
Before you start using your BlackBerry device, you should charge it because the battery that came with 
your device isnht fully charged.
Charge your device using the charger provided by BlackBerry in the box that your device came in. You 
can also charge your device using a USB cable connected to a computer, but charging might take 
longer.
CAUTION:
Other chargers might not provide adequate power and might damage your device.
Hold the cable with the BlackBerry logo () facing the front of the device, and connect the cable into 
the USB port on your device. Plug the charger into a power outlet.
 
 
Keeping
your
battery
charged
Your BlackBerry device uses a lithium-ion battery. To maximize your use of this type of battery, when 
possible, do the following:
tAvoid using your device while iths charging to help it charge faster.
tCharge your device often, even when the battery charge isnht low.
tAvoid charging, using, or storing your device in extremely hot or cold places, such as on a vehicle 
dashboard.
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							tAvoid leaving your device turned off with a low battery power level for an extended period of time.
tIf your device has a removable battery and you arenht using your device for more than a few days, 
partially charge the battery. You can then remove the battery and store it in a dry place at room 
temperature to conserve battery power.
Battery
and
charging
icons
The battery power level icons appear at the top of the home screen on your BlackBerry device.
IconDescriptionThe battery is charging.The battery is fully charged.The battery isnht charging because the power 
source isnht providing enough power. Use the 
charger that came with your 
BlackBerry device to 
charge the battery.
The battery charge is low, and your wireless 
connections might turn off to conserve power. If 
the battery charge gets too low, your device might 
turn off. Save any work in progress and charge 
your device.There is a problem with the battery, and the 
battery might need to be replaced. Only use a 
battery that is approved by 
BlackBerry for your 
device model.
The battery isnht inserted.
Check
your
battery
power
level
1.On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.Tap  Settings > App
Manager > Device
Monitor.
Tip:
To quickly check the percentage of battery power remaining, from the bottom of the screen, slide 
your finger up to the middle of the screen. The battery percentage appears in the upper-left corner of the 
screen.
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							Monitor
the
battery
life,
memory
usage,
CPU
usage,
and
storage
space
on
your
device
You can check how much battery time and power you have remaining, how much device memory is being used, and how much storage space is available. You can also monitor which apps and services 
are using the most battery power, device memory, storage space, or CPU resources, and you can close 
or delete some apps to help save battery power or improve the device performance.
1.On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.Tap  Settings > App
Manager > Device
Monitor.
3.To monitor different types of device statistics, tap .
4.Tap a type of statistics.
Tip:
On the Battery and CPU screens, you can view device and usage statistics from different time 
frames. To change the time frame for the statistics on the Battery or CPU screens, at the top of the 
screen, tap 
. Tap a time frame.
View
battery
and
usage
stats
for
a
specific
app
or
service
1.On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.Tap  Settings > App
Manager > Device
Monitor.
3.Tap an app or service.
Close
or
delete
apps
from
the
Device
Monitor
screen
If you notice that an open app is using a lot of battery power, device memory, or CPU resources, you  can close it and end all processes associated with the app. You can also delete some apps permanently 
from the Device Monitor screen. Some apps must be installed and open at all times, so they canht be 
closed or deleted.
1.On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.Tap  Settings > App
Manager > Device
Monitor.
3.Tap an app.
4.Do one of the following:
tTo close the app, tap .
tTo permanently delete the app, tap .
LED
and
battery
notifications
 
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A solid red LED can indicate that your BlackBerry device is turning on or restarting.
 
 
A flashing yellow LED can indicate that the battery power level is low and your device is charging.
 
 
A solid green LED can indicate that your device is plugged into a charger and that charging is complete.
Using
Battery
Saving
Mode
If your battery power level is draining, you can set up Battery Saving Mode to turn on automatically and help make your battery last longer when you need it most! When Battery Saving Mode is turned on, your  device automatically adjusts various settings to help save battery power. If you need to save more 
battery power, you can also adjust additional settings. For example, you can choose to turn off data 
services or location services to save more battery power.
By default, Battery Saving Mode turns on automatically when your battery power level is 20% or lower. 
You can also turn on Battery Saving Mode manually at any time.
Change
your
Battery
Saving
Mode
settings
You can change when Battery Saving Mode turns on automatically, and choose some of the settings 
that are adjusted when Battery Saving Mode turns on.
1.On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.Tap  Settings > Battery
Saving
Mode.
3.Do any of the following:
tTo set the power level that your battery must reach before Battery Saving Mode turns on 
automatically, drag the slider at the top of the screen left or right.
tTo change which settings are adjusted when Battery Saving Mode turns on, select or clear any of  the checkboxes.
tTo stop Battery Saving Mode from turning on automatically, turn off the Turn
on
Battery
Saving

Mode
Automatically
 switch.
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							Turn
off
Battery
Saving
Mode
After Battery Saving Mode turns on automatically, Battery Saving Mode is automatically turned off when 
you start charging your device. You can also turn off Battery Saving Mode manually.
1.On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.Tap  Settings > Battery
Saving
Mode.
3.Turn off the Battery
Saving
Mode switch.
How
can
I
extend
battery
life?
Battery life varies depending on how you use your BlackBerry device. To help battery power last longer, 
here are some considerations:
Dim
the
screen
Prolong battery life by changing your device settings to dim the screen.
Do any of the following:
tTo adjust the screen brightness, choose a dark-colored wallpaper, or change the screen lock 
timeout, on the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. Tap 
 Settings > Display.
tTo automatically lock your device and dim the screen when iths in a BlackBerry case or holster, on the 
home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. Tap 
 Settings > Security
and
Privacy > 
Device
Password > Lock
Device
When
Holstered.
Decrease
volume
Do any of the following:
tTo decrease the device volume, use the volume keys on the right side of your device.
tTo adjust other volume settings such as application volume or notifications, on the home screen, 
swipe down from the top of the screen. Tap 
 Settings > Main
Volume or Notifications.
Close
apps
Increase how long a single charge lasts by closing any apps or features that you finished using so that 
they arenht continuously running in the background. Some features consume more battery power than 
others. Close or turn off these apps and features when you donht use them: The camera, the 
BlackBerry 
Browser
, GPS, and Bluetooth technology.
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