Switch typing input methods
You can only switch typing input methods if the typing input language for your BlackBerry® device is Arabic or Russian.
1. In the device options, click Language.
2. Perform one of the following actions:
• To use the multi-tap input method, set the Input Language field to
• To use the SureType® input method, set the Input Language field to
3. Press the Menu key.
4. Click Save.
Switch applications
1. In any application, press the Menu key.
2. Click Switch Application.
3. Perform one of the following actions:
• If the application that you want to switch to appears, highlight an application and press the Enter key.
• If the application that you want to switch to does not appear, highlight Home Screen and press the Enter key.
Assign an application to a Convenience key
Your BlackBerry® device has one Convenience key on the left side of the device and one on the right side. Depending on your theme, you might not be able to change the application that is assigned to a Convenience key.
1. In the device options, click Screen/Keyboard.
2. Set the Convenience Key Opens fields.
3. Press the Menu key.
4. Click Save.
Set owner information
1. In the device options, click Owner.
2. Type your contact information.
3. Press the Menu key.
4. Click Save.
Turn on standby mode
If you are not on a call, you can turn on standby mode to avoid pressing keys accidentally when you are not using your BlackBerry® device.
Hold the Mute key.
To turn off standby mode, press the Mute key again.
About links
Links appear on your BlackBerry® device as underlined text. You can have links to various items such as phone numbers, web sites, and
email addresses and can use these links to make calls, visit web sites, or start composing messages quickly.
Create a link for a PIN
You can create a link for a PIN in messages, calendar entries, tasks, or memos. If you click the link, you can send a PIN message.
When typing text, type pin: and the PIN.
Expand a folder
1. Click a folder with a plus sign (+) beside it.
2. If necessary, click Expand.
Collapse a folder
1. Click a folder with a minus sign (-) beside it.
2. If necessary, click Collapse.
BlackBerry basics shortcuts
• To move the cursor, roll the trackball.
• To move back a screen, press the Escape key.
• To move to a list item or menu item, type the first letter of the item.
• To select or clear a check box, press the Space key.
• To view available values in a field, press the Alt key.
• To switch applications, hold the Alt key and press the Escape key. Continue to hold the Alt key and highlight an application.
Release the Alt key.
• To return to the Home screen, press the End key.
• To delete a highlighted item, press the Backspace/Delete key
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