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BlackBerry Torch 9850 For more information and support for your BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone, please visit blackberry.com/gettingstarted 1. Check with your service provider for roaming arrangements, service plans, supported features and services.

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

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

7. U  se 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.

3. BlackBerry Radio application only available in North America.

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

4. BlackBerry Podcasts application only available in North America.

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.

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

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

Contents 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

Explore your new BlackBerry Torch 9850 smartphone Lock the screen Notification LED

Headset jack

Volume up Mute Touch screen

USB port

Trackpad Move around the screen Select an item Send key Make/answer a call Menu key Open a menu

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Convenience Key Take a picture You can customize this key

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

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Set up your email and get connected 1. Add or create an email address using the Setup Icon located on the Home screen.

2. In the setup menu, click Email Accounts.

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.

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

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

4. S  ign in using your BlackBerry® ID.

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.

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

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BlackBerry Messenger 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.

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

1. On the Home screen, click the BlackBerry Messenger icon. 2. On the Contact List screen, press the

key.

3. Click View My Profile.

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4. Click the Show button under PIN Barcode.

3. Click View My Profile. 4. Perform any of the following actions: •T  o change your display picture, click on the Display Picture box. Select a new picture. If necessary, center the picture in the box. key. Click Crop and Save. Press the •T  o change your display name, type a new name in the Display Name box. 8

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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. 1. On the Home screen, click the BlackBerry Messenger icon. 2. On the Contact List screen, press the

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.

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

3. Click Invite to BBM.

2. On the Contact List screen, press the

4. Click Scan a PIN barcode.

3. Click New Group.

5. Click Start Scanning.

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

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.

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.

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.

7. Click Create Group.

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

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

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Handy shortcuts 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. To: Switch to the Favorites, Media, Downloads and Frequent views Switch applications Change font size or style Change convenience keys Exit/Close a program Add an app to the Favorites view Change options for the Home screen such as the wallpaper

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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: On the Home screen, slide your finger right or left. Press and hold the

Phone shortcuts

key. Select an app.

Check your voice mail

From the Home screen, press the

key. Press and hold 1.

Change your ring tone

From the Home screen, press the > Tap Phone Ring Tones.

key. Press the

Send an incoming call to voice mail when your BlackBerry smartphone is inserted in a holster Set speed dial for a contact

Tap the Setup icon. Tap Fonts. Tap the Setup icon, Tap Convenience Key. Press the

key. Tap Close or Shut Down, depending on program.

Highlight an app. Press the On the Home screen, press the

Do:

Mute a call

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Press and hold the Volume Down key on the right side of your smartphone. From the Home screen, press the key. Press and hold the number key that you would like to assign speed dial to. During a call, press the Mute button on the device screen. Press it again to turn off mute.

key > Tap Mark as Favorite. key > Tap Options.

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Keyboard and typing shortcuts

Music and video 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.

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.

To: Show the virtual keyboard

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

Play the previous or next song

Hide the keyboard

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

Pause an audio or video file

Turn on CAP lock Type a number in a text field Type a symbol

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To:

Do:

Touch and hold the Shift key until the lock indicator appears on the screen. To turn off CAP lock, tap the Shift key again. Tap the 123 Symbol key. Tap the number. To show the standard keys again, tap the ABC key.

Play all of your songs on shuffle Record a video

Do: Press and hold the Volume Up or Volume Down key on the right side of your smartphone. Press the Mute key on the right of your smartphone. Press the Mute key again to resume playing. In the Media folder, tap the Music icon. Tap Shuffle Songs. In the Media folder, tap the Video Camera icon. Press the Trackpad to record.

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

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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: Take a picture Zoom in or out before taking a picture Change the camera scene mode before taking a picture Zoom in and out of a picture Move between pictures Set a picture as your wallpaper

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Do: Press the Right Convenience key. Press the Volume Up or Volume Down keys on the right side of your smartphone. Tap the Scene Modes key in the camera screen. Select the mode you want to use. Touch the picture with your finger and thumb and pinch them together or apart. Double-tap to fit the screen. Swipe left or right. 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.

Transfer media between your BlackBerry smartphone and your computer

Update your BlackBerry Device Software

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

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

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

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.

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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.

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

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Discover BlackBerry App World 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

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

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Multimedia at your fingertips 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

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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



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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.

• 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

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.

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. W  hen playing a song, press the Click Add To Playlist.

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2. Click a playlist.

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

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Accessorizing 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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