Blackberry Z10 Smartphone 10 3 1 User Guide

							Dim the screen
Prolong battery life by changing your device settings to dim the screen.
Do any of the following:

						

							 Update your software
You can often gain a boost in power savings by using the latest version of the BlackBerry 10 OS. If a software update is 
available for your device, a notification appears in the 
BlackBerry Hub.
Use a media card
Reduce power usage by keeping less data on your device. Save data to a media card instead of your device storage space.
Turn off the flash
Conserve more power by turning off the flash when taking pictures.
Tip: Like most electronic devices, your device battery drains less quickly if you keep it out of the sun and other hot places, 
keep the battery contacts clean, and charge it regularly. Avoid leaving your device turned off with a low battery power level 
for an extended time.
Where can I get a new or spare battery?
For the times when charging your BlackBerry device isn
						

							BlackBerry and environmental sustainability
BlackBerry is committed to reducing the environmental impact of BlackBerry products. To learn more about the 
sustainability efforts at 
BlackBerry, visit http://ca.blackberry.com/company/about-us/corporate-responsibility/product-
sustainability.html
.
View the safety, warranty, and privacy information for your device
To view the Privacy Policy, your BlackBerry device must be connected to the Internet.
Take a moment to review the license agreement, limited warranty, safety information, and privacy policy for your device. 
These documents are available from your device settings screen. They contain important information about terms and 
conditions of use, battery and other important safety precautions, and warranty coverage.
1.On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.Tap  Settings > About.
3.In the Category drop-down list, tap Legal.
4.Tap a link.
Connections
Connect your BlackBerry device to a mobile network or Wi-Fi network to browse websites, check your messages, use 
location services, and much more. You can also connect your device to a mobile hotspot in a public place, pair your device 
with your car using 
Bluetooth technology, or use Internet tethering to connect to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices. NFC lets you 
share files easily between devices.
Check which wireless networks your device connects 
to
Your BlackBerry device won
						

							Give your device a nickname
You can change the name of your BlackBerry device as it appears to other devices. This nickname is helpful when you 
share media files wirelessly or connect using 
Bluetooth technology.
1.On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.Tap  Settings > About.
3.In the Device Name field, enter the new name for your device.
Wireless connections icons
The following icons might appear in the upper-right corner of the home screen to indicate the wireless coverage level that 
your 
BlackBerry device currently has.
The number of solid bars indicates the strength of the 
mobile network signal. If the signal is weak, your device 
might use more power to try to maintain the connection.          Your device is connected to the network type shown and can 
access all of the features of your mobile network plan.          Your device is connected to the network type shown but the 
network functionality is limited. You
						

							There is an error with your SIM card. For information on what the error is, on the home screen, swipe down from the 
top of the screen. Tap 
 Settings > Networks and 
Connections
 > Mobile Network.
You can only make emergency calls.
The following icons appear in the upper-left corner of the home screen if your device is connected or trying to connect to  another device using Mobile Hotspot mode, Internet tethering, 
Bluetooth technology, or NFC.
The NFC feature might not be available, depending on your wireless service provider, your administrator
						

							Connections between devices
USB
You can use a USB cable to create a two-way connection between your BlackBerry device and your computer. Your 
device appears on your computer as a mapped drive. If you turn on the USB Mass Storage Mode feature, your 
device appears on your computer as a removable storage device. You can usually use a USB connection to drag 
files between your device and your computer, depending on the features of your computer.
You can use an HDMI cable or a wireless display adapter to connect your BlackBerry device to another device such 
as a TV or computer monitor. You can display the screen of your 
BlackBerry device on the other device.
Bluetooth technology
Bluetooth wireless technology allows you to create a direct connection between your BlackBerry device and another 
Bluetooth enabled device. Although you can transfer files over a Bluetooth connection, because of its ability to 
stream content, 
Bluetooth connections are more commonly used for actions such as playing the music on your 
BlackBerry device through a separate speaker or making calls from a headset that is using your BlackBerry device
						

							VPN connections
You can connect your BlackBerry device to a virtual private network (VPN) over your mobile network or using a Wi-Fi 
connection. While your device is connected to the VPN, you can send data to and receive data from the private network 
across the public network.
Turn on airplane mode
In some places, such as on an airplane or in a hospital, you need to turn off all the connections on your BlackBerry device. 
Airplane mode lets you quickly turn off your connections and, when you
						

							You might need to change your APN settings if you change your wireless service plan or if the default settings don
						

							5.When your device finishes scanning for networks, tap a network.
Turn off data services while roaming
Depending on your wireless service plan, you might be able to turn off data services (email messages, PIN messages, text messages with attachments, and browser service) on your BlackBerry device so that only the phone and basic text 
messaging are available.Turning off data services while roaming might prevent you from receiving additional roaming  charges. For more information, contact your wireless service provider.
1.On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.Tap  Settings > Networks and Connections > Mobile Network.
3.If the Mobile Network switch is off, turn it on.
4.In the Data services while roaming drop-down list, tap Off or Prompt.
Manage your mobile data settings
1.On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.Tap Data Management.
3.Change any of the settings on the screen.
Set a monthly data limit notification
You can be notified when you reach your monthly data limit, or when you reach a certain percentage of your monthly data limit.
1.On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.Tap  Settings > App Manager > Device Monitor.3.Tap  > Data Usage Settings.
4.In the Mobile Data Limit field, type your monthly data limit in megabytes.
5.Move the Early Data Limit Notification slider to receive an early notification when you are approaching your monthly 
data limit.
6.To change when your monthly data usage cycle starts each month, in the Monthly Reset Date drop-down list, tap a 
date.
Troubleshooting: Mobile network
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