The Setup application helps you learn about navigation and typing, change options to personalize your BlackBerry® smartphone, and set up network connections, such as Bluetooth® connections. You can also set up email addresses and social networking accounts. The Setup application should appear automatically the first time that you turn on your smartphone.

1. If the Setup application does not appear automatically, on the Home screen or in a folder, click the Setup icon.
2. Click a section to change options or to complete a short series of prompts that help you set the options.

1. On the Home screen, click the Setup icon.
2. In the Setup section, click the Email Accounts icon.
3. Follow the screens to set up your email address. When your email address is set up correctly, you receive a confirmation message. To view and manage your email messages, on the Home screen, click the Messages icon.

You can import your contacts from a SIM card or by using the BlackBerry® Desktop Software. For information about the BlackBerry Desktop Software, see the "Connecting to your computer" section in this guide.

If you have a SIM card, do the following:

1. On the Home screen, tap the Setup icon > SIM Contacts Sync icon.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Features not supported by all wireless service providers.

To lock your screen, press the key on the top of your BlackBerry® smartphone.

1. On the Home screen, tap the Setup icon > Password icon.
2. Select Enable > tap Set Password, and follow the prompts.

To lock your smartphone, on the Home screen, tap the Password Lock icon.

Record your password for future use.

1. On the Home screen, click the Messages icon.
2. Press the key > Compose Email.
3. In the To field, type an email address or a contact name.
4. Type a message.
5. Press the key > Send.

1. On the Home screen, tap the BlackBerry Messenger icon.
2. Tap the icon > Scan a PIN barcode.
3. Hold your BlackBerry® smartphone so that all four corners of the contact's barcode appear on your screen and you hear a beep.

1. Do one of the following:
   • If your BlackBerry® smartphone is unlocked, press the key.
   • If your smartphone is locked and you don't want to unlock it, press the key > Place Call.
2. Type a phone number or contact name.
3. Press the key.

To end the call, press the key.

1. On the Home screen, tap the Setup icon > Ring Tones icon.
2. In the Ring Tone field, tap a preloaded ring tone or tap All Music or All Alerts.
3. Press the key > Save.

Depending on your wireless service provider, multiple browsers might appear on your BlackBerry® smartphone. For more information about the charges associated with using each browser, contact your wireless service provider.

1. On the home screen, click the Browser icon.
2. In the address bar, type a web address or search terms.
3. Press the key on the keyboard.

To stop loading a webpage, press the key > Stop.

To turn off zoom mode, press the key.

1. On the Home screen, click the Camera icon.
2. If you have turned on digital zoom, slide your finger up or down the screen to zoom in or out.
3. Press the Right Convenience key.

The picture is saved to the Camera Pictures folder in the Pictures application. To open the picture, click the picture preview at the bottom of the screen.

1. On the Home screen, tap the Media icon > Video Camera icon.
2. Tap the icon.
3. To pause recording, tap the icon.

Depending on your BlackBerry® smartphone model, the camera or video camera might not be supported or some camera or video camera features might not be available.

1. On the Home screen, tap the Setup icon > Wallpaper icon.
2. Take a picture or use an existing picture.
3. Press the key > Set As Wallpaper.
4. Press the key to return to the Home screen.

You should keep network connections turned off in certain places, such as on an airplane or in a hospital. For more information, see the Safety and Product Information booklet for your BlackBerry® smartphone.

If you try to perform an action using Bluetooth® technology, you may be prompted to turn on Bluetooth technology. In some cases, such as when using NFC technology, your BlackBerry® smartphone will turn on Bluetooth technology automatically.

1. Connect your BlackBerry® smartphone to your computer.
2. On your computer, open the BlackBerry® Desktop Software.
   • If you're using a Windows® computer, click Music, Pictures, or Videos.
   • If you're using a Mac computer, in the Media section in the left pane, click Music.

For more information, see the Help in the BlackBerry Desktop Software.