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BlackBerry 9800 Torch 1

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The BlackBerry Torch is the first BlackBerry smartphone to launch with BlackBerry 6, a new operating system that retains the familiar and trusted features that distinguish the BlackBerry brand while delivering a fresh, approachable and engaging experience that's powerful and easy to use. A redesigned interface offers a more seamless integration with the things that are most important to you. Simplified management of social networking and RSS feeds (Social Feeds), and provides integrated access to the BlackBerry Messenger (BBM), Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and various instant messaging applications available on the BlackBerry Torch smartphone.

Key Features

  • Touch & QWERTY combo
  • Blackberry ® 6
  • 5MP camera with flash
  • 4GB internal memory

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Basics
To lock/unlock the screen simply press the Padlock soft key located at the top left of the handset.

Press and hold the Blackberry button to bring up the change application menu.

To bring up all your wireless options on the Torch press the 'Time and Date' option at the top of the screen.

To access the menu slide up the shortcut bar at the bottom of the screen. Without always having to access the menu you can set up a 'Favourites' section by pressing and holding the application you want to mark and selecting 'Mark as Favourite'. You will also find other shortcut areas by swiping left or right on the menu option.

Quickly change your profile settings by selecting the 'Speaker' option at the top left of the screen. You can also change all notification settings and sounds by selecting the bottom option 'Change Sounds and Alerts'.
Included Apps
The new Blackberry software comes with some added features such as ‘Social Feeds’. Here you can view and manage all of your social network accounts such as Facebook, Twitter, and instant messenger accounts in one spot. To filter between your accounts just press ‘Social’ and select which feed you want to view.

Blackberry App World is where you will find all the latest and greatest applications that are available for your Blackberry handset. Make sure you check in here often to find out what new apps are available.
Tips & Tricks
When you first turn your Torch on try setting up your personal and work email accounts first and make sure that you indicate you would like to sync your contacts and your calendar entries. This takes all the stress out of moving your contacts from your old phone!

If you want to display more or less applications on your home screen try moving the menu bar up to different heights. This is especially useful if you have more than 4 favourites or you just like showing off the background on your Torch.

To manage all your media content on your Blackberry Torch make sure you download the Blackberry Desktop Manager application for your PC or MAC. http://au.blackberry.com/services/desktop/

To learn more about your Blackberry Torch you can view the How-To, tutorial, tips and tricks guides that can be found on your handset in the Menu > Setup > Help and Tutorials.