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Get to know your new

BlackBerry Torch 9850

For more information and support for your BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone, please visit blackberry.com/gettingstarted

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1. Check with your service provider for roaming arrangements, service plans, supported features and services.

2. Requires activation with appropriate data plan. Check with your service provider for availability, costs and restrictions.

3. BlackBerry Radio application only available in North America.

4. BlackBerry Podcasts application only available in North America.

5. Music Storefront will be available for download in the following countries at launch: US, UK, France, and Germany. Additional regions to follow.

6. Slacker Radio application for BlackBerry smartphones only available in North America.

7. Use only those accessories approved by Research In Motion®. Using any accessories not approved by Research In Motion with your BlackBerry smartphone may invalidate any approval or warranty applicable to your BlackBerry smartphone and may be dangerous.

8. Requires a Bluetooth® enabled device with A2DP stereo Bluetooth profile.

9. The BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone accepts microSD cards up to 32GB in size; the amount of storage is determined by card capacity. MicroSD cards may be sold separately.

Your BlackBerry® Torch™ 9850 smartphone fuses all the power of BlackBerry® with the thrill of

the all-touch design and smoother, faster BlackBerry® 7 OS. So like you, it’s ready to work hard

all day and still break free for fun. Reach out and touch your photos, videos, games and apps

– all your content comes to life on the new 3.7 inch display, powered by Liquid Graphics™,

the biggest ever on a BlackBerry® smartphone. Inside, the 1.2 GHz processor keeps pace

with everything you do. So whether you’re creating opportunities, connections, moments

or just a great new playlist, you’ll also be creating the one thing we all strive for – balance.

Thank you for purchasing the all-touch BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone.

4 Explore your new BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone

6 Set up your email and get connected

8 BlackBerry® Messenger

12 Handy shortcuts

18 BlackBerry® Desktop Software

20 Discover BlackBerry App World™

22 Multimedia at your fingertips

26 Managing your music

28 Accessorizing

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Explore your new BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone

Trackpad Move around the screen

Select an item

Send key Make/answer a call

Menu key Open a menu

Touch screen

Escape key Move back a screen

End/Power key Hold to turn on/off End a call Return to Home screen

Notification LED

Lock the screen

USB port

Microphone

Headset jack

Volume up

Mute

Volume down

Convenience Key Take a picture You can customize this key


1. Add or create an email address using the Setup Icon located on the Home screen.

3. Select the type of email account you want to set up.

5. Click the Email Service Provider (i.e., @yahoo.com) you want to add to your smartphone. If your Email Service Provider is not listed, click Other to input your email address.

7. Activation is now complete. Click Close to exit after activation, or click Continue to set up an Instant Messaging account under the same account name.

2. In the setup menu, click Email Accounts.

4. Sign in using your BlackBerry® ID.

6. Type the email address and password for the account, and click Continue.

8. Click Continue to complete activation of your Instant Messaging account.

Set up your email and get connected

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BlackBerry Messenger

5. Press the key, and click Save.

Display your profile barcode

Want to share your contact information with other BlackBerry users? Just display the barcode for your BBM profile on your smartphone. Your BlackBerry smartphone friends can scan your barcode and add you to their BBM Contact List in a snap.

1. On the Home screen, click the BlackBerry Messenger icon.

2. On the Contact List screen, press the key.

3. Click View My Profile.

4. Click the Show button under PIN Barcode.

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Chat with your friends in real-time on BBM™. Connect with friends and family instantly, and keep it personal with BlackBerry® Groups, so you can chat with everyone you want at once. Adding a contact is as easy as scanning their barcode.1,2 Change your display picture or display name

Personalize your BBM with a display picture to show off your sense of humor or share a special moment. Then, add a personal message to tell the world how you’re feeling or what you’re doing.



3. Click View My Profile.

4. Perform any of the following actions:

• To change your display picture, click on the Display Picture box. Select a new picture. If necessary, center the picture in the box. Press the key. Click Crop and Save.

• To change your display name, type a new name in the Display Name box.


Create a BBM Group

Create personal groups of friends, family or coworkers with the BlackBerry Groups feature on BBM. Share pictures, lists, appointments and more. A group can contain up to 30 members and can include members who are not part of your BlackBerry Messenger contacts.



3. Click New Group.

4. Type a name for the group. Type a description that people see when they receive the invitation to the group.

5. Change the Group Icon field.

6. To prevent members from inviting other people to the group, change the Allow non-admin members to invite others field to No.

7. Click Create Group.

For more BlackBerry Messenger support info, please visit: blackberry.com/bbm

Add a contact by scanning a barcode

When you want to add another BlackBerry smartphone user’s contact information, you don’t need to type it in – just scan it.



3. Click Invite to BBM.

4. Click Scan a PIN barcode.

5. Click Start Scanning.

6. Hold your smartphone so that all four corners of the barcode appear on your screen. Continue to hold the smartphone until you hear the success beep.

You can also add a contact by typing their name, phone number, email or PIN. Even communicate with people who don’t own a BlackBerry smartphone: just add them as a BBM contact and SMS text message them. You can do it right from your BBM screen.

Please note: Your BlackBerry smartphone must be running BlackBerry® Device Software version 5.0 or later.


To: Do:

Switch to the Favorites, Media, Downloads and Frequent views

On the Home screen, slide your finger right or left.

Switch applications Press and hold the key. Select an app.

Change font size or style Tap the Setup icon. Tap Fonts.

Change convenience keys Tap the Setup icon, Tap Convenience Key.

Exit/Close a program Press the key. Tap Close or Shut Down, depending on program.

Add an app to the Favorites view Highlight an app. Press the key > Tap Mark as Favorite.

Change options for the Home screen such as the wallpaper

On the Home screen, press the key > Tap Options.

Handy shortcuts

Phone shortcuts

Take advantage of these shortcuts to use your smartphone’s advanced phone features. With a few easy clicks, you can mute a call, set a speed dial and even change up your ring tone.

To: Do:

Check your voice mail From the Home screen, press the key. Press and hold 1.

Change your ring toneFrom the Home screen, press the key. Press the key > Tap Phone Ring Tones.

Send an incoming call to voice mail when your BlackBerry smartphone

is inserted in a holster

Press and hold the Volume Down key on the right side of your smartphone.

Set speed dial for a contactFrom the Home screen, press the key. Press and hold the number key that you would like to assign speed dial to.

Mute a call During a call, press the Mute button on the device screen. Press it again to turn off mute.

Using shortcuts to get things done on your BlackBerry Torch 9850 helps you save time by allowing you to perform routine actions quicker.

Navigation and personalization shortcuts

Day to day functions on your BlackBerry Torch are a breeze. Use these quick tips to switch apps, change font, change wallpapers and more. Then show others how you use your device like a pro.


Keyboard and typing shortcuts

The full power of touch paired with the enhanced virtual keyboard offers you a smooth typing experience on your BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone. Follow these easy shortcuts and tap your way to faster emails, BBM messages and more.

To: Do:

Show the virtual keyboardTap a text field or tap the Show Keyboard icon at the bottom of the screen.

Hide the keyboardTouch the top of the keyboard and slide your finger quickly down the screen.

Turn on CAP lockTouch and hold the Shift key until the lock indicator appears on the screen. To turn off CAP lock, tap the Shift key again.

Type a number in a text fieldTap the 123 Symbol key. Tap the number. To show the standard keys again, tap the ABC key.

Type a symbolTap the 123 Symbol key. If the symbol key you’re looking for isn’t displayed, tap the More Symbols key.

To: Do:

Play the previous or next songPress and hold the Volume Up or Volume Down key on the right side of your smartphone.

Pause an audio or video filePress the Mute key on the right of your smartphone. Press the Mute key again to resume playing.

Play all of your songs on shuffle In the Media folder, tap the Music icon. Tap Shuffle Songs.

Record a videoIn the Media folder, tap the Video Camera icon. Press the Trackpad to record.

Music and video shortcuts

Your BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone supports the most popular types of audio and video files. Watch your videos or listen to your tunes with your favorite headphones. These shortcuts will get you started.

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Camera and photo shortcuts

Capture images that awe and delight. Your BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone comes with a 5MP camera that has advanced features like face detection and image stabilization to capture a great picture every time. Follow these easy shortcuts to get you started.

To: Do:

Take a picture Press the Right Convenience key.

Zoom in or out before taking a picture

Press the Volume Up or Volume Down keys on the right side of your smartphone.

Change the camera scene mode before taking a picture

Tap the Scene Modes key in the camera screen. Select the mode you want to use.

Zoom in and out of a pictureTouch the picture with your finger and thumb and pinch them together or apart. Double-tap to fit the screen.

Move between pictures Swipe left or right.

Set a picture as your wallpaper Tap a picture, press the key. Tap Set As Wallpaper.


BlackBerry Desktop Software

Keep your BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone up to date and loaded with everything you love. Simple to install and easy to use, BlackBerry Desktop Software lets you synchronize your personal information and manage your BlackBerry smartphone with automatic backups and updates. And with built-in BlackBerry® Media Sync, you can sync all your favorite music, pictures and videos in a few easy steps.

Update your BlackBerry Device Software

Updating your BlackBerry Device Software keeps your smartphone running smoothly and gives you easy access to new applications and features.

1. Connect your BlackBerry smartphone to your computer using the USB cable.

2. On the Home screen of the BlackBerry Desktop Software, click Update my device.

3. To download an update, click Get update.

4. Click Install update. When you receive a confirmation message that the update is complete, you can disconnect your smartphone.

Transfer media between your BlackBerry smartphone and your computer

Sync your music, photos and videos to and from your BlackBerry smartphone. It’s easy to import your desktop iTunes or Windows Media® music files, so you can listen to the tunes you want, and carry your photos and videos with you wherever you go.

1. Connect your smartphone to your computer using the USB cable.

2. On your smartphone, in the dialog box that appears, select any of the file transfer options.

3. On your computer, open the BlackBerry Desktop Software.

4. Click the Media Transfer option under Media Sync that best suits what you want to do.

For more information or to download BlackBerry Desktop Software, visit: blackberry.com/desktop


Find your new favorite apps fast: It’s easy to discover the latest apps, starting right on the BlackBerry App World home screen, where rotating banners show off all that’s new and exciting. Apps, games and themes now have their own channels, so you can get to what you want even faster.

Scan it. Now get it: When you come across a barcode associated with a BlackBerry app you’re interested in – on the web, at an event or in print – just scan it, and BlackBerry App World finds it for you. You can check out details on the app, read reviews and even download it right then and there.

Easy payment options: BlackBerry App World lets you get the apps you want in the way that’s most convenient for you. Purchase apps using PayPal®, credit card or charge them straight to your wireless bill. So you can just browse and download in a few clicks.1,2

Discover BlackBerry App World

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At BlackBerry App World, discover incredible apps that give you easy access to all the information you want and need, and find new ways to amplify your productivity. Then kick back and find the hottest games and entertainment apps that help you stay connected with the world.

For more information or to download BlackBerry App World, visit: blackberry.com/appworld


Let the vibrant display and crystal-clear sound on your BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone ignite your imagination. You’ll get a smoother, more fluid touch experience using Liquid Graphics. And scrolling through your music is as easy as swiping through album art.

Enjoy multimedia out of the box

Video: With HD video recording and crisp, clear playback, the BlackBerry Torch 9850 is a natural-born entertainer. And you can instantly share the videos you’ve captured with the world using the integrated YouTube® video uploader.2

Music: Enjoy browsing through your music, and find songs or artists fast. The media player on your BlackBerry Torch 9850 lets you recognize album art easily. And the built-in BlackBerry® Radio app lets you listen to free radio stations on the go.3

Podcasts: With the built-in BlackBerry® Podcasts app you can search, browse, subscribe to and enjoy free audio and video entertainment. Choose from arts, business, comedy, news and more.4 For more information visit: blackberry.com/podcasts

Multimedia at your fingertips

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Add to your collection

Music Storefront: A powerful new way to discover, purchase and enjoy music on BlackBerry smartphones. With Music Storefront, you get access to Amazon’s huge catalog at competitive prices. Plus, you can easily integrate the songs you purchase into your playlists and keep your friends posted on what you’re listening to.5 For more information, visit: blackberry.com/amazonmp3

Slacker Radio: Listen to over 100 stations on your smartphone for free. Create your own custom stations, so you’re always tuned in to the beats you love. And with a Radio Plus subscription, the music can be stored right on your smartphone, so you can listen to your songs anytime, anywhere.6

For more information on multimedia, visit: blackberry.com/multimediahub


• To create an automatic playlist, click Automatic Playlist. Type a name for the playlist. Click the Plus Sign (+) to add criteria for artists, albums, or genres.

3. Press the key > Click Save.

Add a song that is playing to a playlist

Build playlists on the fly. If you’re listening to a song from your collection that you love, go ahead and add it to a playlist.

1. When playing a song, press the key. Click Add To Playlist.

2. Click a playlist.

Managing your music

Create, edit and organize your music through playlists on your BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone. Make a playlist for every occasion, so you know exactly where to find the tunes that suit your party or your mood.

Create a playlist

You can build a playlist by manually adding songs. Or create an automatic playlist by specifying criteria for artists, albums or genres of music, so songs that meet your criteria are added automatically.

1. In the Media folder, click the Music icon.

2. Click Playlists > New Playlist.

• To create a standard playlist, click Standard Playlist. Type a name for the playlist. Click Add Songs. Click a song.


Suit your BlackBerry Torch 9850 to your style with BlackBerry® Authentic Accessories.7

Dress it up: Combine functionality and style with BlackBerry cases, holsters and skins. They all feature a durable exterior in your choice of colors, along with a soft interior that protects your smartphone.

Multimedia, enhanced: Make your videos, music and pictures part of your day, every day, with BlackBerry multimedia accessories. Like the BlackBerry® Premium Stereo Headset that can turn wherever you are into a listening lounge. And the BlackBerry® Music Gateway lets you play and control your music wirelessly on your home sound system. 8

Expandable memory: Take more of what you love with you. And don’t worry about running out of room to store your songs, videos and pictures. When your collection grows, just pop in a new microSD card to hold more of your favorite media files.9

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