Blackberry Porsche Design P 9983 Smartphone 10 3 1 User Guide

							task. If you donht complete a task, the BlackBerry device closes the mode and vibrates briefly to notify 
you.
To access Quick Tasks mode, swipe down and to the right with one finger.
TaskGestureChange the speech volumeSwipe up with one finger to increase the volume. 
Swipe down with one finger to decrease the 
volume.Change the speech speedSwipe left with one finger to decrease the speech 
rate. Swipe right with one finger to increase the 
speech rate.Replay the last item
Note:
You can rewind to hear the last 10 items 
spoken
Swipe up with two fingers.Spell the last item letter by letterSwipe down with two fingers.Spell the last item using the phonetic alphabet (for 
example, Alpha, Bravo, and so on)Swipe down and hold with two fingers to spell the 
last item phonetically.Turn on or turn off Dark Screen ModeTap once with two fingers.
Gestures
for
navigating
on
your
device
Gestures that start at the edges of the screen (such as swiping down from the top to access Settings or 
swiping up from the bottom to minimize an app) are the same in the 
BlackBerry Screen Reader as they 
are in all other apps. However, when the 
BlackBerry Screen Reader is turned on, you can use additional 
gestures to help you navigate
TaskGestureSet and read the point of regard
A point of regard is a field, button, selection area, 
link, application, paragraph, sentence, word, title, 
picture, or any other screen element.
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							TaskGestureAccess Discovery mode
Discovery mode allows you to find and interact 
with points of regard, such as letters, words, 
buttons, links, menu items, and pictures. These 
points of regard are highlighted.
Tap and hold the point of regard with one finger, 
and then move your finger. The point of regard is 
set to the object under your finger.Announce where the point of regard is set on your 
screen.Tap the screen once with two fingers.
You can use this gesture as a "Where am I" locator 
if you get lost on the screen. The 
BlackBerry 
Screen Reader
 reads the description, the location 
of the point of regard, and the application name.
Activate a point of regard
When you activate a point of regard, you indicate 
that you want to interact with that part of the 
display.
Double-tap the point of regard with one finger.Press and holdDouble-tap and hold.Move to the next or previous point of regardSwipe right with one finger to go to the next point 
of regard. Swipe left with one finger to go to the 
previous point of regard.Pan or scroll a listSwipe up with two fingers to scroll toward the top. 
Swipe down with two fingers to scroll toward the 
bottom. This action sets a new point of regard.
An audio cue indicates that the scrolling action is 
complete, and the 
BlackBerry Screen Reader 
updates the point of regard so that you can 
continue reading from the new location.
Go to the top or bottom of a display areaSwipe up and hold with two fingers to go to the 
top. Swipe down and hold with two fingers to go 
to the bottom. This action sets a new point of 
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							TaskGestureEnter text navigation modeTap to make a text field the point of regard. 
Double-tap with two fingers to enter text 
navigation mode.Change a slider valueWith the point of regard focused on the slider, flick 
up with one finger to increase the slider value. 
Flick down with one finger to decrease the slider 
value.Move to the previous or next section of text or web 
content.
A section of text can be a character, word, line, 
sentence, or paragraph. A section of web content 
can be a header or link.
In text navigation mode, swipe left with one finger 
to go to the previous section of text or web 
content. Swipe right with one finger to go to the 
next section of text or web content.Set the size of a text chunk.
A text chunk can be a character, word, line, 
sentence, paragraph, or a Header or link on a 
webpage. The size of a text chunk is used to 
identify how far to skip ahead or go back in a 
document, web content, or other text.
Swipe up with one finger while intext navigation 
mode to increase the size. Swipe down with one 
finger while in the content to decrease the size.Move left, right, up, or downSwipe left, right, up, or down with three fingers.Stop the BlackBerry Screen Reader from readingSwipe down and to the left with one finger.
When the BlackBerry Screen Reader reads a page 
of text, the point of regard remains on the last read 
item so that you can resume reading from the 
location where you stopped.
Perform the default action of the applicationDouble-tap with two fingers.Read the time and date
Note:
You can use this gesture on any screen, 
even when a status bar is not present..
Quickly swipe down and then up with one finger.Read the status bar information (including battery 
and network connectivity)Quickly swipe up and then down with one finger.SettingsUser Guide183 
						

							TaskGestureNote:
You can use this gesture on any screen, 
even when a status bar is not present..
Gestures
for
the
BlackBerry
Calendar
TaskGestureMove to the next day, week, or monthSwipe right with three fingers.Move to the previous day, week, or monthSwipe left with three fingers.
Gestures
for
the
home
screen
TaskGestureMinimize the application and show your minimized 
appsSwipe up from the bottom. This gesture is the 
same as the one used in other applications.Close a minimized appWith the point of regard on the minimized app, 
double-tap with two fingers.Delete an appTap and hold with one finger, and then move your 
finger to the app. The point of regard is set under 
your finger. Then, double-tap with two fingers to 
delete the app.
Gestures
for
text
entry
and
editing
When you select text to cut, copy, or delete, the size of the text block depends on the size of a text 
chunk you have set. A text chunk can be a character, word, line, sentence, paragraph, or a header or link 
on a webpage.
TaskGestureSwitch the BlackBerry Keyboard layoutWith the point of regard on the BlackBerry 
Keyboard
, swipe down with one finger.
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							TaskGestureAccept word predictionSwipe up with one finger.Select textDouble-tap and hold with one finger.
This gesture selects a text chunk and includes the 
cursor position.
Clear a text selectionWhen you have text selected, double-tap and hold 
with one finger.Extend the text selectionWhen you have text selected, swipe from left to 
right to increase the selection by one text chunk.Decrease the text selectionWhen you have text selected, swipe from right to 
left to decrease the selection by one text chunk.
If the text selection becomes empty when you 
swipe to decrease the selection, the selection 
extends in the opposite direction. For example, if 
you get to the beginning of the selected text, the 
new selection is the configured text chunk 
extending to the left. If you get to the end of the 
selected text, the new selection is beyond the 
previous end.
Change the size of a text chunkSwipe up with one finger while in the content to 
increase the size. Swipe down with one finger 
while in the content to decrease the size.Delete a block of text (for languages that read left 
to right)Swipe from right to left with two fingers.Delete a block of text (for languages that read right 
to left)Swipe from left to right with two fingers.Cut a block of textSwipe left, and then right with two fingers.Copy a block of textSwipe right, and then left with two fingers.Paste a block of textAfter you copy or cut text, swipe down and then 
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							TaskGestureWhen you successfully paste the text, the 
BlackBerry Screen Reader reads the content that 
you inserted.
Using
the
BlackBerry
Screen
Reader
with
an
external
keyboard
You can use the BlackBerry Screen Reader with an external keyboard, such as a Bluetooth enabled 
keyboard or a USB keyboard. You can control the 
BlackBerry Screen Reader using the following 
gestures on your external keyboard.
GoalActionIncrease a text size chunk or slider valuePress the Up Arrow keyDecrease a text size chunk or slider valuePress the Down Arrow keyMove to the previous itemPress the Left Arrow keyMove to the next itemPress the Right Arrow keyRead from the top of the pagePress Ctrl+ARead from the current locationPress Ctrl+Shift+ASet and speak the current point of regardPress Ctrl+Enter or Ctrl+SpacebarAccess Discovery Mode
Note:
Discovery mode allows you to find and 
interact with points of regard, such as letters, 
words, buttons, links, menu items, and pictures. 
These points of regard are highlighted.
Press Ctrl+Shift+Enter or Ctrl+Shift+SpacebarStop the BlackBerry Screen Reader from speakingPress Ctrl+STurn on or turn off Dark ModePress Ctrl+Shift+SAnnounce where the point of regard is set on your 
screenPress Ctrl+Period(.)
Note:
You can use this gesture as a "Where am I" 
locator if you get lost on the screen. The 
BlackBerry Screen Reader reads the description, 
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							GoalActionthe location of the point of regard, and the 
application name.
Turn
on
the
Dark
Screen
mode
using
gestures
When you turn on the BlackBerry Screen Reader you use gestures to complete tasks.
1.When you have the BlackBerry Screen Reader turned on, swipe down and to the right with one finger 
to access 
Quick
Tasks mode.
2.Tap with two fingers to turn on or turn off Dark
Screen Mode.
After 3 seconds, your device exits Quick Tasks Mode.
Turn
on
Dark
Screen
mode
using
device
settings
If you use the BlackBerry Screen Reader, you can increase privacy and conserve battery life by turning 
off the screen backlight and using Dark Screen mode.
1.On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.Double-tap  Settings to set the point of regard. Then, tap to activate the Settings menu.
3.Double-tap Accessibility to set the point of regard. Then, tap to activate the Accessibility option.
4.Double-tap Screen
Reader to set the point of regard. Then, tap to activate the Screen
Reader

option.
5.Double-tap Dark
Screen
Mode to set the point of regard. Then, tap to activate the Dark
Screen

Mode
 option.
6.Close the BlackBerry Screen Reader settings in one of the following ways:
tSwipe up from the bottom of the screen to minimize the screen. With the point of regard on the 
minimized app, double-tap with two fingers to close the app.
tDouble-tap to return to the Accessibility screen. Tap  again to return to the System Settings 
screen. With the point of regard on the minimized app, double-tap with two fingers to close the 
app.
Adjust
the
volume,
speed,
and
pitch
using
gestures
You might want to increase the speed of the BlackBerry Screen Reader when you browse the Internet, 
or slow it down when you receive instructions. You can increase the volume when youhre outside, or 
decrease it when youhre at home or in a quieter space. You might also want to adjust the pitch. The 
BlackBerry Screen Reader lets you adjust the volume, speed, and pitch to provide a personalized 
experience for any situation.
When the BlackBerry Screen Reader is on, you can use gestures to complete tasks.
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							1.When you have the BlackBerry Screen Reader turned on, swipe down and to the right with one finger 
to access 
Quick
Tasks mode.
2.Do any of the following:
tSwipe up with one finger to increase the volume. Swipe down with one finger to decrease the 
volume.
tSwipe left with one finger to decrease the speech rate. Swipe right with one finger to increase the 
speech rate.
tTap the Pitch field with one finger to set the point of regard. Swipe up with one finger to increase 
the 
Pitch slider value. Swipe down with one finger to decrease the Pitch slider value.
After three seconds, your device closes Quick Tasks Mode.
Adjust
the
volume,
speed,
and
pitch
using
device
settings
1.On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.Double-tap  Settings to set the point of regard. Then, tap to activate the Settings menu.
3.Double-tap Accessibility to set the point of regard. Then, tap to activate the Accessibility option.
4.Double-tap Screen
Reader to set the point of regard. Then, tap to activate the Screen
Reader

option.
5.Do any of the following:
tSwipe up with one finger to increase the volume. Swipe down with one finger to decrease the 
volume.
tTap the Pitch field with one finger to set the point of regard. Swipe up with one finger to increase 
the 
Pitch slider value. Swipe down with one finger to decrease the Pitch slider value.
tTap the Speed field with one finger to set the point of regard. Flick up with one finger to increase 
the speed.
6.Close the BlackBerry Screen Reader settings in one of the following ways:
tSwipe up from the bottom of the screen to minimize the screen. With the point of regard on the 
minimized app, double-tap with two fingers to close the app.
tTap  to set the point of regard. Then, double-tap to return to the Accessibility screen. Tap  to 
set the point of regard. Then tap 
 again to return to the System Settings screen. With the point of 
regard on the minimized app, double-tap with two fingers to close the app.
Adjust
the
text
or
punctuation
verbosity
using
gestures
When you are learning how to use the BlackBerry Screen Reader, you can set the verbosity to a higher 
setting. After you get more familiar with your 
BlackBerry device, you can change the verbosity to include 
less information. For example, when the 
BlackBerry Screen Reader pauses at the end of a sentence, it 
might not be necessary for the screen reader to indicate that there is a period or exclamation mark.
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							You can adjust two types of verbosity in the BlackBerry Screen Reader. Text verbosity includes 
noncontent words such as labels, the current list item of the total list items, and navigation tips. 
Punctuation verbosity includes the amount of punctuation that is read.
When you turn on the BlackBerry Screen Reader, you use gestures to complete tasks.
1.When you have the BlackBerry Screen Reader turned on, swipe down and to the right with one finger 
to access Quick Tasks mode.
2.Tap with one finger to open the BlackBerry Screen Reader settings.
3.To set the text verbosity, complete the following steps:
a)Tap Verbosity with one finger to set the point of regard.
b)Double-tap with one finger to activate the Verbosity field as the point of regard and open the 
drop-down list of options.
c)Tap with one finger set the point of regard on either the high verbosity or low verbosity options.
d)Double-tap with one finger to select your choice.
4.To set the punctuation verbosity, complete the following steps:
a)Tap Punctuation
Verbosity with one finger to set the point of regard.
b)Double-tap with one finger to activate the Punctuation
Verbosity field as the point of regard.
c)Tap with one finger set the point of regard on your selected punctuation verbosity option.
d)Double-tap with one finger to select your choice.
After 3 seconds, your device exits Quick Tasks mode.
Adjust
the
text
or
punctuation
verbosity
using
device
settings
1.On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.Double-tap  Settings to set the point of regard. Then, tap to activate the Settings menu.
3.Double-tap Accessibility to set the point of regard. Then, tap to activate the Accessibility option.
4.Double-tap Screen
Reader to set the point of regard. Then, tap to activate the Screen
Reader

option.
5.To set text verbosity, complete the following steps:
a)Tap Verbosity with one finger to set the point of regard.
b)Double-tap with one finger to activate the Verbosity field as the point of regard and open the 
drop-down list of options.
c)Tap with one finger set the point of regard on either the high verbosity or low verbosity options.
d)Double-tap with one finger to select your choice.
6.To set punctuation verbosity, complete the following steps:
a)Tap Punctuation
Verbosity with one finger to set the point of regard.
b)Double-tap with one finger to activate the Punctuation
Verbosity field as the point of regard and 
open the drop-down list of options.
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							c)Double-tap None to set the point of regard if you donht want any punctuation replaced with a 
spoken equivalent.
d)Double-tap Some if you want the following symbols to be replaced with a spoken equivalent: # 
(number), $ (dollar), % (percent sign), & (ampersand), * (asterisk), + (plus), / (slash), = (equal), @ (at 
sign), and ^ (caret).
e)Double-tap Most if you want to include the previous list, plus the following symbols: "(quotation 
mark), ( (left parentheses), ) (right parentheses), - (hyphen), _ (underscore), : (colon), ; (semicolon), 
 (right angle bracket), [ (left bracket), ] (right bracket), \ (backslash), | (pipe 
symbol), | (grave accent or apostrophe), ~ (tilde), { (left brace), and } (right brace).
f)Double-tap All if you want to include all the previous lists of symbols, plus the following 
symbols: ? (question mark) and ! (exclamation point).
g)Tap with one finger set the point of regard on your selected punctuation verbosity option.
h)Double-tap with one finger to select your choice.
7.Close the BlackBerry Screen Reader settings in one of the following ways:
tSwipe up from the bottom of the screen to minimize the screen. With the point of regard on the 
minimized app, double-tap with two fingers to close the app.
tTap  to set the point of regard. Then, double-tap to return to the Accessibility screen. Tap  to 
set the point of regard. Then tap 
 again to return to the System Settings screen. With the point of 
regard on the minimized app, double-tap with two fingers to close the app.
Using
audio
cues
with
BlackBerry
Screen
Reader
Your BlackBerry Screen Reader can emit audio cues for events on your BlackBerry device. By default, 
this setting is on and you hear audio cues for the following:
tA task error
tA task is starting or finishing
tA page or screen is refreshed or changed
tYou changed a switch, checkbox or option
tA menu is opened or closed
Turn
on
audio
cues
for
the
BlackBerry
Screen
Reader
using
gestures
When you turn on the BlackBerry Screen Reader, you use gestures to complete tasks.
1.When you have the BlackBerry Screen Reader turned on, swipe down and to the right with one finger 
to access Quick Tasks mode.
2.Tap with one finger to open the BlackBerry Screen Reader settings.
3.Double-tap Screen
Reader
sounds to set the point of regard. Then, tap to activate the Screen

Reader
sounds
 option.
4.Turn on the switch.
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