Blackberry Bold 6 Manual

Quick HelpTop 10 BlackBerry® device users have spoken! Here are the top 10 things they want to know how to do on their devices.
Set up an email address 1. On the Home screen, click the  Setup icon.
2. In the  Setup section, click the  Email Accounts icon.
3. Follow the screens to set up your email address. When your email address is set up correctly, you receive a confirmation message. To view and manage your email messages, on the Home screen, click the  Messages icon.
Note:  In some cases, you might...

Find or hide an application iconDepending on your theme, you might not be able to hide some application icons.
On the Home screen or in a folder, do any of the following: •To see all your application icons, press the 
 key >  All.
• To hide an application icon, highlight the icon. Press the 
 key >  Hide.
• To show all hidden application icons, press the 
 key >  Show All .
• To stop hiding an application icon, highlight the icon. Press the 
 key >  Hide. A check mark should not appear beside
the Hide...

If you have the Application Center on your device, you can add, update, or return to the previous version of a select number ofapplications that are hosted by your wireless service provider. Depending on your wireless service provider, this feature might
not be available.
For more information about managing applications using the Application Center, click the  Application Center icon. Press the
 key > Help.
Add or change your signature Depending on your wireless service plan, this feature might not be...

TypeFile format• AVI
• ASF
• MP4
• WMV
For information about codecs and recommended video and audio file formats for your device, visit  www.blackberry.com/docs/
smartphones  and click Multimedia  > Media Types Supported on BlackBerry Smartphones .
Transfer a file from your computer to your device using your device as a
USB memory drive
You must use the BlackBerry® Desktop Software to manage and preserve the information or the encryption that is associated
with your media files when you transfer files...

4. Select the Wireless Reconcile  check box.
5. Press the 
 key >  Save.
If your device is associated with a Microsoft® Outlook® email account, you must use the synchronization tool of the
BlackBerry® Desktop Software to reconcile email in personal folders. For more information, see the Help in the BlackBerry
Desktop Software.
Getting to know your smartphone Find out about apps and indicators, and what the keys do on your BlackBerry® smartphone.
Important keys Front keys
KeyNameActionsTrackpad• Slide...

KeyNameActionsVolume• Change the volume.
• Press and hold to play the next or previous media file.
• Before you take a picture or record a video, press to zoom in or out.Left Convenience key• Open the Voice Dialing application.
• You can also customize this key.Right Convenience key• Open the camera.
• Autofocus
• Take a picture.
• You can also customize this key.
Keyboard
KeyNameActionsShiftCapitalize letters.AltType the alternate character on a key.SymbolOpen the symbol list.Backspace/DeleteDelete the...

Use the Quick Access area to access popular optionsHighlight and click an area at the top of the Home screen toaccess options such as changing your ring tone, setting thealarm, viewing notifications, and turning on or off network
connections.See all the apps and folders on the Home screen, or minimize
your view and view the wallpaperOn the navigation bar, click  All.Switch to another appPress and hold the  key. Click an app.
Note:  The other app might still be running in the background.Open an app with a...

Media
See saved pictures, play songs, and more.Camera (if supported)
Take pictures.Instant Messaging
Chat with friends or colleagues.Options
Set your device options. You can find more options in each application menu.Manage Connections
Set up wireless connections, such as a Bluetooth® connection.Help
Find the user guide here or click  Help in a menu.
To show or hide an icon, highlight the icon using the trackpad. Press the  key >  Show All  or Hide .
Status indicators
Home screennew notificationalarm...

Home screenmissed callreceived callplaced callvoice mail message
Tips: Managing indicatorsIndicators tell you that there is something new or updated, such as a new message, voice message, or feed, or they inform youof the status of something, such as the battery or network connection. Indicators often appear on app icons, new content
within apps, and at the top of the Home screen.
Remove the new item indicator Open each item that has this indicator. For example, to remove
it from the Messages icon, click...

Device modelFeatures such as GPS, the camera and video camera, and
network connection options are dependent on your device model. To find feature specifications for your device model,
visit  www.blackberry.com/go/devices .Wireless service planYou must purchase or change your wireless service plan
through your wireless service provider.
A wireless service plan with phone or voice is required for you to use the phone application and to send and receive textmessages.
A wireless service plan with data is...