Blackberry Q5 Smartphone 10 3 1 User Guide

							Device and battery safety
You should only use the battery that BlackBerry specifies for use with your particular BlackBerry device model. If you use 
any other battery, you might invalidate any warranty provided with your device.
CAUTION: There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect battery type. Do not attempt to replace 
your non-removable battery. Only qualified service personnel should perform repairs or battery replacements to your 
device.
Device and battery disposal
 Please recycle your BlackBerry device and battery in accordance with your local regulations. Do not dispose of either 
your device or battery in a fire. Your device or battery should not be placed in household waste bins.
For information about returning your device to BlackBerry for recycling and safe disposal, from a browser on your computer 
visit 
www.blackberry.com/recycling. The recycling and trade-up program is available only in certain areas.
BlackBerry and environmental sustainability
BlackBerry is committed to reducing the environmental impact of BlackBerry products. To learn more about the 
sustainability efforts at 
BlackBerry, visit http://ca.blackberry.com/company/about-us/corporate-responsibility/product-
sustainability.html
.
View the safety, warranty, and privacy information for your device
To view the Privacy Policy, your BlackBerry device must be connected to the Internet.
Take a moment to review the license agreement, limited warranty, safety information, and privacy policy for your device. 
These documents are available from your device settings screen. They contain important information about terms and 
conditions of use, battery and other important safety precautions, and warranty coverage.
1.On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.Tap  Settings > About.
3.In the Category drop-down list, tap Legal.
4.Tap a link.
Connections
Connect your BlackBerry device to a mobile network or Wi-Fi network to browse websites, check your messages, use 
location services, and much more. You can also connect your device to a mobile hotspot in a public place, pair your device 
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							with your car using Bluetooth technology, or use Internet tethering to connect to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices. NFC lets you 
share files easily between devices.
Check which wireless networks your device connects 
to
Your BlackBerry device won
						

							You have no mobile network coverage. Your device is roaming. Extra charges might apply.You are connected to the BlackBerry Infrastructure.The number of solid waves indicates the strength of the Wi-
Fi
 signal. If the signal is weak, your device might use more 
power to try to maintain the connection.
Your device is connected to a VPN.Your device is in airplane mode and all of your wireless 
network connections are off. You can turn on 
Wi-Fi or 
Bluetooth technology, but not your connection to the mobile 
network.
There is an error with your SIM card. For information on  what the error is, on the home screen, swipe down from the 
top of the screen. Tap 
 Settings > Networks and 
Connections
 > Mobile Network.
You can only make emergency calls.
The following icons appear in the upper-left corner of the home screen if your device is connected or trying to connect to  another device using Mobile Hotspot mode, Internet tethering, 
Bluetooth technology, or NFC.
The NFC feature might not be available, depending on your wireless service provider, your administrator
						

							Network connections
Mobile network
A mobile network connection allows your BlackBerry device to make calls and, if you have a data plan, use data 
services such as Internet browsing. In some locations, such as in a hospital or on an airplane, you need to turn off 
your mobile network connection, but usually you can just leave your mobile network connection on.
Wi-Fi
A Wi-Fi network connection is another way to get data services on your device, but unlike using the mobile network, 
using 
Wi-Fi doesn
						

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							Mobile network
A mobile network connection allows your BlackBerry device to make calls and, if you have a data plan, use data services 
such as Internet browsing. In some locations, such as in a hospital or on an airplane, you might need to turn off your mobile 
network connection, but usually you can just leave your mobile network connection turned on.
In most cases your device automatically connects to the appropriate wireless network when you travel outside of your 
wireless service provider
						

							2.Tap  Settings > Networks and Connections > VPN.3.Tap .
4.In the VPN Profile drop-down list, tap the profile that you want to use. If no VPN profiles appear in the list, create your 
own or contact your adminstrator.
5.Turn on the Connect over Mobile Network switch.
Roaming
In most cases your BlackBerry device automatically connects to the appropriate wireless network when you travel outside 
of your wireless service provider
						

							2.Tap Data Management.
3.Change any of the settings on the screen.
Set a monthly data limit notification
You can be notified when you reach your monthly data limit, or when you reach a certain percentage of your monthly data limit.
1.On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.Tap  Settings > App Manager > Device Monitor.3.Tap  > Data Usage Settings.
4.In the Mobile Data Limit field, type your monthly data limit in megabytes.
5.Move the Early Data Limit Notification slider to receive an early notification when you are approaching your monthly 
data limit.
6.To change when your monthly data usage cycle starts each month, in the Monthly Reset Date drop-down list, tap a 
date.
Troubleshooting: Mobile network
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							Wi-Fi connections
A Wi-Fi network connection is one way to get data services on your BlackBerry device, but unlike using the mobile network, 
using 
Wi-Fi doesn