Blackberry Z10 Smartphone 10 3 1 User Guide

							TaskGestureof 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 up with two 
fingers.
When you successfully paste the text, the BlackBerry 
Screen Reader
 reads the content that you inserted.
Hide the touch screen keyboardWhen the keyboard is visible, set the point of regard to the 
space bar, then double-tap and hold with one finger.
Gestures for the Phone app
TaskGestureAnswer a callDouble-tap with two fingers on the Incoming Call screen.Reject a callDouble-tap and hold with two fingers on the Incoming Call  screen.End a callDouble-tap and hold with two fingers anywhere on the 
screen.
Gestures for the BlackBerry Hub
TaskGestureDelete a notification or messageSwipe left with three fingers.Open a notification or messageDouble-tap with one finger.User GuideSettings
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							TaskGestureOpen BlackBerry Hub Instant Actions to quickly triage an 
incoming notificationDouble-tap with two fingers.Expand an email folderTriple-tap with one finger. In Discovery mode, tap and hold 
with one finger and double-tap with a second finger.Collapse an email folderTriple-tap with one finger. In Discovery mode, tap and hold 
with one finger and double-tap with a second finger.
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 ModeNote: 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, the location of the point of regard, 
and the application name.
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							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:

						

							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.
c.Double-tap None to set the point of regard if you don
						

							5.In the Keyboard Echo drop-down list, double-tap None, Characters, Words, or Characters and Words to set the point 
of regard. Then, tap to activate your choice.
Turn on the Keyboard Echo setting 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.Double-tap Keyboard Echo to set the point of regard. Then, tap to activate the Keyboard Echo option.
6.In the Keyboard Echo drop-down list, double-tap None, Characters, Words, or Characters and Words to set the point 
of regard. Then, tap to activate your choice.
7.Close the BlackBerry Screen Reader settings in one of the following ways:

						

							6.Double-tap Screen Reader Language to set the point of regard. Then, tap to activate the Screen Reader Language 
option and open the drop-down language list.
7.Double-tap on the language to set the point of the regard. Then, tap to select the language.
8.Close the BlackBerry Screen Reader settings in one of the following ways:

						

							 
Customize the magnification level
When you use Magnify mode, you can customize the level of magnification on the screen.
To adjust the magnification without leaving your current screen, in magnification mode do one of the following: