Blackbe;rry PlayBook Tablet User manual

BlackBerry PlayBook
User Guide
Version: 1.0 Internal Beta

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Contents
Getting started................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Beta notice......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Getting to know your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet............................................................................................................................................. 3
Getting around................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Using the touch screen....................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
View your notifications....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
BlackBerry Bridge............................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
About BlackBerry Bridge..................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Connect to BlackBerry Bridge............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
BlackBerry Bridge tips......................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Troubleshooting: BlackBerry Bridge................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Music.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Playing your music.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Photos................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Viewing your photos.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Videos................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Playing videos..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Camera............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Taking pictures................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Recording videos................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Voice notes......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Recording voice notes........................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
BlackBerry App World........................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Download apps with BlackBerry App World...................................................................................................................................................... 19
Browser.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Browsing the web............................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Troubleshooting: browser.................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Battery and power.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Turning off your tablet and using standby mode............................................................................................................................................... 21
Extending your battery life................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Connections........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 22

Wi-Fi................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Bluetooth technology......................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Keyboard and typing.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Typing with the touch screen keyboard............................................................................................................................................................. 27
Word to Go......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Creating and editing documents........................................................................................................................................................................ 28
Word To Go icons............................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Sheet to Go......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Creating and editing spreadsheets..................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Legal notice........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 30

Getting started
Beta notice
The information contained in this documentation is intended for beta customers only. Content and software are subject to
change.
Getting to know your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet
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Getting around
Show the home screen and miminimze apps
Swipe up from the bottom frame.
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Show the menu
In many apps, you can find additional features, options, and
help in the menu.
In an app, swipe down from the top frame. To close the menu,
touch anywhere in the app.
Switch between apps
You can flip between your open apps without having to return
to the home screen.
In an app, swipe in from the left or right frame.
Show the status bar
You can peek at the status bar without leaving the app you're
using. This is a great way to quickly check your notifications,
see the time, keep an eye on your battery level, change system
options, and more.
In an app, swipe in from the top-left frame.
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Close an app
On the home screen, touch the minimized app and swipe up.
Switch between views on the home screen
Swipe left or right in the bottom part of the home screen.
Using the touch screen
Here are some common gestures to help you get started using your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet.
Swipe
To scroll through a list or a webpage, move between pictures,
and more, touch the screen and slide your finger up and down
or right and left.
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Pinch
To zoom in and out while you're looking at a webpage, picture,
or other content, touch the screen with your finger and thumb
and pinch them together or apart.
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