Blackberry Bold 5 User Manual

ShortcutsDepending on the typing input language that you are using, some shortcuts might not be available.
BlackBerry basics shortcuts Depending on the typing input language that you are using, some shortcuts might not be available.
• To move the cursor, slide your finger on the trackpad.
• To move back a screen, press the  Escape key.
• To return to the Home screen, when you are not on a call, press the  End key.
• To view more applications on the Home screen, press the  Menu key.
• To open a menu in an...

• If you have multiple phone numbers associated with your device, to change the active phone number, from the Home screen, press theSend  key. Click your phone number at the top of the screen. Click a phone number.
Message shortcuts Depending on the typing input language that you are using, some shortcuts might not be available.
In a message
• To reply to a message, press  R.
• To reply to all in an email message or a PIN message, press  L.
• To forward a message, press  F.
• To file a highlighted email...

File and attachment shortcutsDepending on the typing input language that you are using, some shortcuts might not be available.
• To search for text in a file or an attachment, press  F.
• To move to the last cursor position after closing and reopening a file or an attachment, press  G.
In a spreadsheet
• To move to a specific cell, press  G.
• To view the content of a cell, press the  Space key.
• To switch worksheets, press  V. Highlight a worksheet. Press the  Enter key.
• To view columns or rows that...

• To return to the center of a picture, press 5.
• To rotate a picture, press  L.
• To fit a picture to the screen size, press  1.
Camera and video camera
• To zoom in to a subject before taking a picture, press the  Volume Up key.
• To zoom out from a subject before taking a picture, press the  Volume Down key.
• To take a picture, press the  Right Convenience key.
• To change the flash mode for a picture, if available, or to turn on low-light mode for a video, press the  Space key.
Browser shortcuts...

Calendar shortcutsDepending on the typing input language that you are using, some shortcuts might not be available.
For shortcuts to work in Day view, in the general calendar options, change the  Enable Quick Entry field to No.
• To schedule an appointment, press  C.
• To change to Agenda view, press  A.
• To change to Day view, press  D.
• To change to Week view, press  W.
• To change to Month view, press  M.
• To move to the next day, week, or month, press the  Space key.
• To move to the previous day,...

Search shortcutsDepending on the typing input language that you are using, some shortcuts might not be available.
• To search for a contact in a list of contacts, type the contact name or initials separated by a space.
• To search for text in a message, press  S.
• To search for text in a file or an attachment, press  F.
• To search for text on a web page, press  F.
• To search for text in a presentation, you must view the presentation in text view or in text and slide view. Press  F.
Map shortcuts...

Phone
Phone basics
Find your phone number Perform one of the following actions: • To view your active phone number, from the Home screen, press the  Send key. Your active phone number appears beside the My
Number field at the top of the screen.
• If you have multiple phone numbers associated with your BlackBerry® device, to view a list of your phone numbers, from the Home screen, press the  Send key. Click the  My Number field at the top of the screen. If your wireless service plan supports SMS text and...

• To answer the incoming call and place the current call on hold, click Answer - Hold Current.
• To answer the incoming call and end the current call, click  Answer - Drop Current.
To return to the first call, press the  Menu key. Click  Swap or Flash .
Change your ring tone 1. On the Home screen, click the  Sounds icon.
2. Click  Set Ring Tones/Alerts .
3. Click the application or item that you want to change.
4. Perform one of the following actions: • To use a preloaded ring tone, in the  Ring Tone...

Dial an extension1. Press the  X key.
2. Type the extension number.
Dial using numbers or letters When you type a letter in a phone number, your  BlackBerry® device dials the number that is associated with the letter on a conventional phone
keypad.
• To type a number, press a number key.
• To type a letter, press and hold the  Alt key. Press the letter key.
Switch applications during a call 1. During a call, press the  Menu key.
2. Click  Home Screen .
Note:   If you switch to a different application and...

Emergency calls
About emergency calls If you are outside of a wireless coverage area and the SOS wireless coverage indicator appears, you can only call emergency numbers. Your
BlackBerry® device is designed to allow emergency calls even when your device is locked. Depending on your device model and the wireless
network that your device is connected to, your device is also designed to allow emergency calls when the SIM card is not inserted. If the
connection to the wireless network is turned off when you...