Blackbe;rry Q10 Specification sheet

Get
Started
All you need to know to get going.

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With Sprint As You Go you can free yourself from long-term contracts
and enjoy more wireless flexibility.
Some limitations apply, depending on your service plan and
smartphone. Data roaming may not be enabled and certain applications
that are preinstalled on your smartphone may not be available or
operational. Also, to purchase other subscription-based third-party
content from application stores (such as BlackBerry World), you will
need to provide them with credit card information.
For more information, visit sprint.com/asyougo.
Special note for Sprint As You Go customers

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Thanks for choosing Sprint. This booklet introduces you to the basics of
getting started with Sprint and your BlackBerry Q10 smartphone.
ReadyNow – For more help in getting up and running with your
new smartphone, take advantage of exclusive Ready Now resources at
sprint.com/readynow. You can even schedule a one-on-one
appointment at a Sprint Store near you.
For ongoing support and resources, visit sprint.com/support.
There, you’ll find guides, tutorials, and more to help you get the
most out of your smartphone.
Note: Available applications and services are subject to change at any time.

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Your BlackBerry Q10
USB/charging
port
HDMI display
port
Speaker
Volume up
Notification LED
Mute (Press)
Volume down
Microphone
Headset jack
Type the
alternate
character
on a key
Front camera
Speakerphone
Capitalize
letters Symbols
Enter
Delete
Power on/off
(Press and hold)
Lock screen
(Press)
Voice Control
(Press and hold)
Voice Control
(Press and hold)

Using This Guide
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Using This Guide
This Get Started guide is designed to help you set up and use your new
BlackBerry Q10 smartphone. It’s divided into four sections to help you find
the information you need quickly and easily.
Get Ready − page 6 − Find out what
you need to do before you use your
smartphone the first time, including
inserting a battery and activating Sprint
service on your smartphone.
BlackBerry Basics − page 9 − Learn
some basics about how to move around
on your smartphone, use the home
screen, and enter text.
Use Your Smartphone − page 16 −
Take advantage of your smartphone’s
features and Sprint services, from the
basics (Making Calls) to the more
advanced (using Facebook, Wi-Fi™, and
more).
Tools & Resources − page 30 −
Find useful tips for your smartphone
and discover resources and other
helpful Sprint information. For additional
information including the full User
Guide, videos, tutorials, and community
forums, visit sprint.com/support.

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Get Your Smartphone Ready
Install the Battery and Memory Card*
* A memory card might be pre-installed.
1. To remove the battery door, press and slide the
battery door down.
2. Align the battery contacts to insert the battery. To
remove the battery, pull up the colored end of
the battery.
3. Insert the optional memory card if you have one.
4. Charge your smartphone using the charger
provided in the box. Plug the charger into a
power outlet and connect the charger to your
smartphone using the USB port.
Turn the Smartphone On or Off
►Press and hold the Power On/Off button to turn
your smartphone on or off.
Before you start: Visit sprint.com/readynow to
learn about transferring contacts, calendars,
and more from your old phone.

Get Ready
visit sprint.com/readynow for more information to get your smartphone up and running 7
Activate Your Smartphone
Activate Your Smartphone
If you purchased your smartphone at a
Sprint Store, it is probably activated
and ready to use.
If you received your smartphone in the
mail, and it is a new Sprint account or a
new phone number, your smartphone
is designed to activate automatically
when you first turn it on. You will see a
Contacting the wireless network
screen at startup. Follow the onscreen
instructions to continue. To confirm
your activation, make a phone call.
If you received your smartphone in
the mail and it is going to be activated
on an existing number (you’re
swapping phones), go to sprint.com/
activate and follow the instructions.
When you have finished, make a
phone call to confirm your activation.
If your smartphone is still not activated or you do
not have access to the Internet, contact Sprint
Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727 for
assistance.

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Set Up Your Smartphone
Explore the Setup Screens
When you turn on your smartphone for the first
time, you’ll be asked to set some options. Just
follow the onscreen instructions and you’ll be up
and running in no time.
1. After turning on your smartphone, follow the
onscreen instructions to:
• Select a language
• Set up wireless and Wi-Fi connections
• Accept the license agreement
• Sign in to or create your BlackBerry ID
(for details, see “BlackBerry ID” on page 9)
• Select your diagnostics and location options
2. Complete the video tutorial to learn essential
gestures for using your smartphone.
3. Once you’ve finished the initial setup, tap Setup
on the home screen to explore additional
setup options including setting up email, social
networking accounts, BlackBerry Messenger
(BBM) and more.
For more information about setting up your
smartphone, visit blackberry.com/startqsetup.

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BlackBerry Basics
BlackBerry ID
BlackBerry ID
Sign in using your BlackBerry ID or create a new
BlackBerry ID if you don’t have one. BlackBerry
ID helps sync information (for example, contacts)
between your smartphone and computer. It also
manages your apps and services.
If you didn’t sign in with or create a BlackBerry
ID during setup, you can do it from the Setup
app.
1. From the home screen, tap Setup .
2. Tap BlackBerry ID and then tap Sign In to sign
in with your existing BlackBerry ID, or tap
Create New and follow the prompts to create a
new BlackBerry ID.
Transfer Information to Your
Smartphone
With BlackBerry Link, you can bring your
contacts, pictures, music, apps, and more from
your old smartphone to your new smartphone.
Find information about BlackBerry Link at
blackberry.com/startswitch.
BlackBerry Link

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BlackBerry Hub
BlackBerry Hub
From any app, stay close to what’s important with one fast and fluid gesture. Just a swipe to the
right lets you peek at the BlackBerry Hub, allowing you to flow in and out of your messages and
conversations. Swipe to the left and you have all your apps at your fingertips.
• Tap an app icon to launch the app.
• Tap or at the bottom of an app screen to show menus or additional actions. Or, touch and
hold an onscreen item to view its options.
• Swipe right for messages. • Swipe left for apps.