Power, Battery, And Memory; Turn Off Your Device; Set Your Device To Turn On And Turn Off Automatically; Reset The Device - Blackberry Curve 8350i User Manual

User Guide

Power, battery, and memory

Turn off your device

Depending on your theme, the location or name for Turn Power Off might differ from the location or name in this procedure. For more
information about application locations and names, see the printed documentation that came with your BlackBerry® device.
• If you have not set your device to turn on and turn off automatically at specific times, hold the Power key.
• If you have set your device to turn on and turn off automatically at specific times, on the Home screen, click Turn Power Off. If you
want the device to stay turned off until you press the Power key, click Full Power Off. If you want the device to turn on again at the
specified time or for alarm or calendar reminders, click Turn Off.
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Set your device to turn on and turn off automatically

1. In the device options, click Auto On/Off.
2. Set the Weekday field to Enabled.
3. Specify the times when the BlackBerry® device should turn on and off on weekdays.
4. Set the Weekend field to Enabled.
5. Specify the times when the device should turn on and off on weekends.
6. Press the Menu key.
7. Click Save.

Reset the device

Remove and reinsert the battery.

Check the battery power level

In the device options, click Status.

Extend battery life

Try performing the following actions:
• Set your BlackBerry® device to turn on and turn off automatically.
• Charge your device regularly.
• Keep your battery connections clean. Every few months, use a cotton swab or dry cloth to clean the metal contacts on the battery and
the device.
• Set backlighting to remain on for a shorter period of time and lower its brightness.
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