This article describes how to use the Setup Wizard to customize your device. Setup enables you to link your device to social networking applications, instant message services and more.

Touchscreen gestures

This article describes the primary actions needed to interact with your device.

Insert a memory card

This article describes how to insert a memory (MicroSD) card. A memory card expands the storage capacity for music, photos and programs on your device.

Insert SIM card and battery

This article describes how to insert the SIM card and battery. The SIM card accesses the wireless network and is often pre-installed.

Use the keyboard

This article describes how to access special characters and predictive text on your keyboard.

Customize the home screen

This article describes how to add, delete or move application shortcuts and widgets to view the info you want in the location you prefer.

Home screen

This article describes how to use the homescreen on your device. The main homescreen delivers the latest info such as new message notifications and upcoming appts as well as offers shortcuts to frequently used applications such as email and web.

Power on

This article describes how to turn the device on and off. The power button is generally found on the top or side edge of your device.

What's in the box

These items are in the box with your new BlackBerry Torch 9810.

Email and messaging

Set up and adjust your email or messaging settings with ease.

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BlackBerry Messenger setup

Setup a BlackBerry Messenger account.

CMAS (Commercial Mobile Alert System)

This article describes how to use the Commercial Mobile Alert System.

Send email

This article describes how to create and send an email from your device.

Send text message

This article describes how to create a new text message and send it.

Set up email

This article describes how to add your email accounts so you can read and send email on your device.

View text message history

This article describes how to view recent text messages and open text conversations.

Getting started

Learn to customize and use your new device.

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About your device

RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810 Specifications

RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810 Status and Notifications Icons

RIM BlackBerryTorch 9810 Device Layout

Setup

Import Device Data from your Current BlackBerry to the RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810 using BlackBerry Desktop Software 6.0

Insert or Remove the Battery with the RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810

Remove or Insert the Memory (Media) Card for the RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810

Remove or Insert the SIM Card with the RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810

Turn the RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810 On or Off

Tools

Keyboard Shortcuts for a RIM BlackBerry Device using a QWERTY Keyboard

Use Voice Commands with the RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810

Key features & apps

Explore what your device can do and how to use it.

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Add appointment

This article describes how to create a new appointment in your device calendar.

Messaging & email

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BlackBerry Messenger

BlackBerry Messenger Settings with the RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810

Use BlackBerry Messenger with the RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810

Email

Configure Email Settings and Preferences with the RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810

Manage Email Accounts with the RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810

Send or Receive Email with the RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810

Text & picture messaging

Send or Receive a Text or Picture Message with the RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810

Text and Picture Message Settings with the RIM BlackBerry Torch 9810

Photos, videos, and media

Look at photos, watch videos, listen to songs, and more in just a few taps.

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Camera settings

This article describes how to access and adjust settings such as flash, white balance, image size and contrast to take the best pictures.

Play music

This article describes how to listen to your favorite music or podcasts.

Take photo

This article describes how to use the device to take a picture and store it in memory.

Record video

This article describes how to use the camera to record video and store it in memory.

Transfer photos with computer

This article describes how to copy photos or other media between your device and a computer.

Security

Learn how to find your device and secure your info.

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Lock/unlock device

This article describes how to lock and unlock your device. Sleep mode or lock conserves the battery and prevents accidental calls.

Password security

This article describes how to add a required password to unlock your device if you desire.

Settings

Check your battery life, adjust sound, set up alerts, and more.

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Change alerts

This article describes how to change the way your devices notifies you of new messages, missed calls and new voicemails.

Change ringtone

This article describes how to set a new ringtone.

Change background

This article describes how to customize your screen's wallpaper with your own photo or a preloaded background.

Set date/time

This article describes how to manually change the date and time to keep up with your travel.

Screen display

This article describes how to adjust the screen's brightness to balance ease of use with battery optimization.

Find IMEI

This article describes how to find the IMEI for your device. This is a number unique to your device.

Silent/vibrate ringer

This article describes how to turn off your ringer or set the phone completely to silent when desired.

Screen timeout

This article describes how to change the length of time before your screen goes to sleep. Balance ease of use with battery conservation by changing the length of inactive time before your device goes to sleep.