Blackbe;rry Torch 9850 User manual

Get to know your new
BlackBerryTorch 9850
For more information and support for your BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone,
please visit blackberry.com/gettingstarted
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1. Check with your service provider for roaming arrangements, service plans,
supported features and services.
2. Requires activation with appropriate data plan. Check with your service provider
for availability, costs and restrictions.
3. BlackBerry Radio application only available in North America.
4. BlackBerry Podcasts application only available in North America.
5. Music Storefront will be available for download in the following countries at launch:
US, UK, France, and Germany. Additional regions to follow.
6. Slacker Radio application for BlackBerry smartphones only available in North America.
7. Use only those accessories approved by Research In Motion®. Using any accessories not
approved by Research In Motion with your BlackBerry smartphone may invalidate any
approval or warranty applicable to your BlackBerry smartphone and may be dangerous.
8. Requires a Bluetooth® enabled device with A2DP stereo Bluetooth profile.
9. The BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone accepts microSD cards up to 32GB
in size; the amount of storage is determined by card capacity. MicroSD cards may
be sold separately.

Your BlackBerry®Torch™9850 smartphone fuses all the power of BlackBerry®with the thrill of
the all-touch design and smoother, faster BlackBerry®7 OS. So like you, it’s ready to work hard
all day and still break free for fun. Reach out and touch your photos, videos, games and apps
– all your content comes to life on the new 3.7 inch display, powered by Liquid Graphics™ ,
the biggest ever on a BlackBerry®smartphone. Inside, the 1.2 GHz processor keeps pace
with everything you do. So whether you’re creating opportunities, connections, moments
or just a great new playlist, you’ll also be creating the one thing we all strive for – balance.
Thank you for purchasingthe
all-touchBlackBerry Torch 9850
smartphone.

4 Explore your new BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone
6 Set up your email and get connected
8 BlackBerry®Messenger
12 Handy shortcuts
18 BlackBerry®Desktop Software
20 Discover BlackBerry App World™
22 Multimedia at your fingertips
26 Managing your music
28 Accessorizing
Contents

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Explore your new
BlackBerry Torch9850
smartphone
Trackpad
Move around the screen
Select an item
Send key
Make/answer a call
Menu key
Open a menu
Touch screen
Escape key
Move back a screen
End/Power key
Hold to turn on/o
End a call
Return to Home screen
Notification LED
Lock the screen
USB port
Microphone
Headset jack
Volume up
Mute
Volume down
Convenience Key
Take a picture
You can customize this key

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1. Add or create an
email address
using the Setup
Icon located on
the Home screen.
3. Select the type of
email account you
want to set up.
5. Click the Email
Service Provider
(i.e., @yahoo.com)
you want to add to
your smartphone.
If your Email
Service Provider
is not listed, click
Other to input your
email address.
7. Activation is now
complete. Click
Close to exit after
activation, or click
Continue to set
up an Instant
Messaging account
under the same
account name.
2. In the setup
menu, click
Email Accounts.
4. Sign in using your
BlackBerry®ID.
6. Type the email
address and
password for the
account, and
click Continue.
8. Click Continue
to complete
activation of your
Instant Messaging
account.
Setupyouremail
and get connected

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BlackBerryMessenger
5. Press the key, and click Save.
Display your profile barcode
Want to share your contact information with other BlackBerry users? Just display the
barcode for your BBM profile on your smartphone. Your BlackBerry smartphone friends
can scan your barcode and add you to their BBM Contact List in a snap.
1. On the Home screen, click the BlackBerry Messenger icon.
2. On the Contact List screen, press the key.
3. Click View My Profile.
4. Click the Show button under PIN Barcode.
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Chat with your friends in real-time on BBM
™
. Connect with friends and family
instantly, and keep it personal with BlackBerry
®
Groups, so you can chat with
everyone you want at once. Adding a contact is as easy as scanning their barcode.1,2
Change your display picture or display name
Personalize your BBM with a display picture to show o your sense of humor or share
a special moment. Then, add a personal message to tell the world how you’re feeling
or what you’re doing.
1. On the Home screen, click the BlackBerry Messenger icon.
2. On the Contact List screen, press the key.
3. Click View My Profile.
4. Perform any of the following actions:
• To change your display picture, click on the Display Picture box.
Select a new picture. If necessary, center the picture in the box.
Press the key. Click Crop and Save.
• To change your display name, type a new name in the Display
Name box.

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Create a BBM Group
Create personal groups of friends, family or coworkers with the BlackBerry Groups feature
on BBM. Share pictures, lists, appointments and more. A group can contain up to 30
members and can include members who are not part of your BlackBerry Messenger contacts.
1. On the Home screen, click the BlackBerry Messenger icon.
2. On the Contact List screen, press the key.
3. Click New Group.
4. Type a name for the group. Type a description that people see
when they receive the invitation to the group.
5. Change the Group Icon field.
6. To prevent members from inviting other people to the group,
change the Allow non-admin members to invite others field to No.
7. Click Create Group.
For more BlackBerry Messenger support info, please visit: blackberry.com/bbm
Add a contact by scanning a barcode
When you want to add another BlackBerry smartphone user’s contact information,
you don’t need to type it in – just scan it.
1. On the Home screen, click the BlackBerry Messenger icon.
2. On the Contact List screen, press the key.
3. Click Invite to BBM.
4. Click Scan a PIN barcode.
5. Click Start Scanning.
6. Hold your smartphone so that all four corners of the barcode appear on your screen.
Continue to hold the smartphone until you hear the success beep.
You can also add a contact by typing their name, phone number, email or PIN. Even
communicate with people who don’t own a BlackBerry smartphone: just add them as
a BBM contact and SMS text message them. You can do it right from your BBM screen.
Please note: Your BlackBerry smartphone must be running BlackBerry®Device Software version 5.0 or later.

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To: Do:
Switch to the Favorites, Media,
Downloads and Frequent views On the Home screen, slide your finger right or left.
Switch applications Press and hold the key. Select an app.
Change font size or style Tap the Setup icon. Tap Fonts.
Change convenience keys Tap the Setup icon, Tap Convenience Key.
Exit/Close a program
Press the key. Tap Close or Shut Down , depending on program.
Add an app to the Favorites view Highlight an app. Press the key > Tap Mark as Favorite.
Change options for the Home
screen such as the wallpaper On the Home screen, press the key > Tap Options.
Handy shortcuts
Phone shortcuts
Take advantage of these shortcuts to use your smartphone’s
advanced phone features. With a few easy clicks, you can mute
a call, set a speed dial and even change up your ring tone.
To: Do:
Check your voice mailFrom the Home screen, press the key. Press and hold 1.
Change your ring tone From the Home screen, press the key. Press the key
> Tap Phone Ring Tones.
Send an incoming call to voice mail
when your BlackBerry smartphone
is inserted in a holster
Press and hold the Volume Down key on the right side of your
smartphone.
Set speed dial for a contact From the Home screen, press the key. Press and hold the
number key that you would like to assign speed dial to.
Mute a call During a call, press the Mute button on the device screen.
Press it again to turn o mute.
Using shortcuts to get things done on your BlackBerry Torch 9850
helps you save time by allowing you to perform routine actions quicker.
Navigation and personalization shortcuts
Day to day functions on your BlackBerry Torch are a breeze.
Use these quick tips to switch apps, change font, change wallpapers
and more. Then show others how you use your device like a pro.

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Keyboard and typing shortcuts
The full power of touch paired with the enhanced virtual keyboard
oers you a smooth typing experience on your BlackBerry Torch 9850
smartphone. Follow these easy shortcuts and tap your way to faster
emails, BBM messages and more.
To: Do:
Show the virtual keyboard Tap a text field or tap the Show Keyboard icon at the bottom
of the screen.
Hide the keyboard
Touch the top of the keyboard and slide your finger quickly down
the screen.
Turn on CAP lock
Touch and hold the Shift key until the lock indicator appears on the
screen. To turn o CAP lock, tap the
Shift key again.
Type a number in a text field
Tap the 123 Symbol key. Tap the number. To show the standard
keys again, tap the
ABC key.
Type a symbol Tap the 123 Symbol key. If the symbol key you’re looking for isn’t
displayed, tap the More Symbols key.
To: Do:
Play the previous or next song Press and hold the Volume Up or Volume Down key on the right
side of your smartphone.
Pause an audio or video file Press the Mute key on the right of your smartphone. Press the
Mute key again to resume playing.
Play all of your songs on shue In the Media folder, tap the Music icon. Tap Shue Songs.
Record a video In the Media folder, tap the Video Camera icon. Press the
Trackpad to record.
Music and video shortcuts
Your BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone supports the most
popular types of audio and video files.Watch your videos or listen
to your tunes with your favorite headphones. These shortcuts
will get you started.

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Camera and photo shortcuts
Capture images that awe and delight. Your BlackBerry Torch 9850
smartphone comes with a 5MP camera that has advanced features
like face detection and image stabilization to capture a great picture
every time. Follow these easy shortcuts to get you started.
To: Do:
Take a picture Press the Right Convenience key.
Zoom in or out
before taking a picture
Press the Volume Up or Volume Down keys on the right side
of your smartphone.
Change the camera scene mode
before taking a picture
Tap the Scene Modes key in the camera screen. Select the
mode you want to use.
Zoom in and out of a picture Touch the picture with your finger and thumb and pinch them
together or apart. Double-tap to fit the screen.
Move between pictures Swipe left or right.
Set a picture as your wallpaper Tap a picture, press the key. Tap Set As Wallpaper.

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BlackBerry
Desktop Software
Keep your BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone up to date and loaded with everything you
love. Simple to install and easy to use, BlackBerry Desktop Software lets you synchronize
your personal information and manage your BlackBerry smartphone with automatic
backups and updates. And with built-in BlackBerry®Media Sync, you can sync all your
favorite music, pictures and videos in a few easy steps.
Update your BlackBerry Device Software
Updating your BlackBerry Device Software keeps your smartphone running smoothly
and gives you easy access to new applications and features.
1. Connect your BlackBerry smartphone to your computer using the USB cable.
2. On the Home screen of the BlackBerry Desktop Software, click Update my device.
3. To download an update, click Get update.
4. Click Install update. When you receive a confirmation message that the update is
complete, you can disconnect your smartphone.
Transfer media between your BlackBerry smartphone
and your computer
Sync your music, photos and videos to and from your BlackBerry smartphone. It’s easy
to import your desktop iTunes or Windows Media®music files, so you can listen to the
tunes you want, and carry your photos and videos with you wherever you go.
1. Connect your smartphone to your computer using the USB cable.
2. On your smartphone, in the dialog box that appears, select any of the file transfer options.
3. On your computer, open the BlackBerry Desktop Software.
4. Click the Media Transfer option under Media Sync
that best suits what you want to do.
For more information or to download BlackBerry
Desktop Software, visit: blackberry.com/desktop

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Find your new favorite apps fast: It’s easy to discover the latest apps, starting right on the
BlackBerry App World home screen, where rotating banners show o all that’s new and
exciting. Apps, games and themes now have their own channels, so you can get to what
you want even faster.
Scan it. Now get it: When you come across a barcode associated with a BlackBerry
app you’re interested in – on the web, at an event or in print – just scan it, and BlackBerry
App World finds it for you. You can check out details on the app, read reviews and even
download it right then and there.
Easy payment options: BlackBerry App World lets you get the apps you want in the way
that’s most convenient for you. Purchase apps using PayPal®, credit card or charge them
straight to your wireless bill. So you can just browse and download in a few clicks.1,2
DiscoverBlackBerry
AppWorld
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At BlackBerry App World, discover incredible apps that give you easy access to all the
information you want and need, and find new ways to amplify your productivity. Then kick
back and find the hottest games and entertainment apps that help you stay connected
with the world.
For more information or to download BlackBerry App World, visit:
blackberry.com/appworld

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Let the vibrant display and crystal-clear sound on your BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone
ignite your imagination. You’ll get a smoother, more fluid touch experience using Liquid
Graphics. And scrolling through your music is as easy as swiping through album art.
Enjoy multimedia out of the box
Video: With HD video recording and crisp, clear playback, the BlackBerry Torch 9850 is
a natural-born entertainer. And you can instantly share the videos you’ve captured with the
world using the integrated YouTube®video uploader.2
Music: Enjoy browsing through your music, and find songs or artists fast. The media player
on your BlackBerry Torch 9850 lets you recognize album art easily. And the built-in
BlackBerry®Radio app lets you listen to free radio stations on the go.3
Podcasts: With the built-in BlackBerry®Podcasts app you can search, browse, subscribe
to and enjoy free audio and video entertainment. Choose from arts, business, comedy,
news and more.4For more information visit: blackberry.com/podcasts
Multimedia
at your fingertips

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Add to your collection
Music Storefront: A powerful new way to discover, purchase and enjoy music on
BlackBerry smartphones. With Music Storefront, you get access to Amazon’s huge catalog
at competitive prices. Plus, you can easily integrate the songs you purchase into your
playlists and keep your friends posted on what you’re listening to.5For more information,
visit: blackberry.com/amazonmp3
Slacker Radio: Listen to over 100 stations on your smartphone for free. Create your own
custom stations, so you’re always tuned in to the beats you love. And with a Radio Plus
subscription, the music can be stored right on your smartphone, so you can listen to
your songs anytime, anywhere.6
For more information on multimedia, visit: blackberry.com/multimediahub

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• To create an automatic playlist, click Automatic Playlist.
Type a name for the playlist. Click the Plus Sign (+) to add
criteria for artists, albums, or genres.
3. Press the key > Click Save.
Add a song that is playing to a playlist
Build playlists on the fly. If you’re listening to a song from
your collection that you love, go ahead and add it to a playlist.
1. When playing a song, press the key.
Click Add To Playlist.
2. Click a playlist.
Managing your music
Create, edit and organize your music through playlists on your BlackBerry Torch 9850
smartphone. Make a playlist for every occasion, so you know exactly where to find the
tunes that suit your party or your mood.
Create a playlist
You can build a playlist by manually adding songs. Or create
an automatic playlist by specifying criteria for artists, albums
or genres of music, so songs that meet your criteria are
added automatically.
1. In the Media folder, click the Music icon.
2. Click Playlists > New Playlist.
• To create a standard playlist, click Standard Playlist.
Type a name for the playlist. Click Add Songs. Click a song.

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Suit your BlackBerry Torch 9850 to your style with BlackBerry®Authentic Accessories.7
Dress it up: Combine functionality and style with BlackBerry cases, holsters and skins.
They all feature a durable exterior in your choice of colors, along with a soft interior that
protects your smartphone.
Multimedia, enhanced: Make your videos, music and pictures part of your day, every day,
with BlackBerry multimedia accessories. Like the BlackBerry®Premium Stereo Headset
that can turn wherever you are into a listening lounge. And the BlackBerry®Music Gateway
lets you play and control your music wirelessly on your home sound system.8
Expandable memory: Take more of what you love with you. And don’t worry about running
out of room to store your songs, videos and pictures. When your collection grows, just pop
in a new microSD card to hold more of your favorite media files.
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Accessorizing