Blackberry Porsche Design P 9983 Smartphone 10 3 2 User Guide

							Settings
Customize
your
device
settings
Your BlackBerry device is designed to provide you with extensive customization and control. You can 
take it out of the box and get started, but you can also tailor and optimize your device for your needs. 
Get acquainted with the options and discover more about what your device can do.
1.On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.Tap  Settings.
3.Tap the item that you want to customize.
Tip:
To customize the order of items in the Settings list, swipe down from the top of the screen. Tap 
Settings. In the Settings list, swipe down from the top of the screen. Tap . Touch and hold  beside 
the item you want to move. Drag the item to a different location and release your finger. When you are 
finished, swipe down from the top of the screen and tap 
Done.
Customize
your
Quick
Settings
The settings menu that you access by swiping down from the top of the screen is designed to show the  settings you use most often. You can choose which settings appear, as well as their positions, so that 
you can quickly get to the settings that are most important to you. Quickly put your 
BlackBerry device 
into airplane mode or bedside mode, turn off your alarm, or turn on the flashlight!
1.On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.Tap  Settings > Quick
Settings.
3.Do any of the following:
tTo add or remove items from your quick settings, select or clear the checkboxes.
tTo change the positions of items in your quick settings, tap . Touch and hold  beside the 
item you want to move. Drag the item to a different location and release your finger. Tap 
Save.
If you have many quick settings items, you can swipe right or left to see them all.
Tip:
You can access your Quick Settings within any app when you swipe down from the top of the 
screen with two fingers.
Show
the
menus
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							Overview
of
device
settingsItemDescription
Airplane Mode
tTurn off all wireless connections.
Networks and Connections
tSet your USB connections, including USB Mass Storage 
Mode, Charge Only Mode, and a manual IP address.
tAccess airplane mode to turn off all your connections.
tSet up connections to the mobile network, Wi-Fi network, 
Bluetooth enabled devices, NFC (if supported), mobile 
hotspot, and Internet tethering.
Notifications
tTurn on vibrate mode.
tTurn off Instant Previews and LED notifications.
tCustomize audio and visual notifications for specific apps.Main Volume
tAdjust the overall volume on your device.
tAssign shortcuts for the volume keys.
tTurn on audio boost for use with your headphones.Accounts
tAdd or change social networking and email accounts.
tAccess advanced setup options such as IMAP and POP.
BlackBerry Hub
tManage email settings and messages.
tManage text messaging settings.
tView recent or blocked contacts.Quick Settings
tAccess settings you use frequently.
tAccess these settings at any time when you swipe down from 
the top of the screen with two fingers.
Shortcuts and Speed Dial
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							ItemDescription
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.
tDelete 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.
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							ItemDescription
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.
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.
tChoose whether apps can use your location information.SettingsUser Guide124 
						

							ItemDescriptionLocation ServicestClear 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, and storage space capacity.
tIdentify 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.
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							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.
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
Turn
off
your
device
Press and hold the Power/Lock key on the top of your BlackBerry device.
 
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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.
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.
 
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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.
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.
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							IconDescriptionThe 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.
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.
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							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
 
 
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.
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