Blackberry Torch 9800 User Manual page 18

User Guide
Key
About the slider and keyboard
The slider enables you to use your BlackBerry® device when it is open or closed. For example, when the slider is closed, you can
use the touch screen keyboard to type short responses to messages. When the slider is open, the slide-out keyboard is
available for you to type longer messages, access keyboard shortcuts, and type while you view a full screen of content. You can
also open the slider to answer a call and to turn on backlighting.
You can use the touch screen keyboard in either portrait or landscape view. If you open the slider when the touch screen
keyboard is displayed, the touch screen keyboard disappears and the device displays screens in portrait view. Videos are
displayed according to your device's orientation.
Select commands using toolbars and pop-up menus
Several menu commands are also available on the screen to help you to perform common actions quickly.
Toolbars
Toolbars are available in most applications, and appear at the bottom of the screen. You can use the toolbar in the Messages
application, for example, to quickly search your messages, compose an email, or open or delete the highlighted message.
• To see a description for a toolbar icon, touch and hold the icon.
• To select the command, tap the icon.
Pop-up menus
Pop-up menus are available in most applications, and appear in the center of the screen. You can use the pop-up menu when
you are viewing a message, for example, to file, forward, or reply to the message.
• To open a pop-up menu, touch and hold an item on the screen or press and hold the trackpad.
• To select a command, tap the icon or click the trackpad.
• To see additional commands, tap the Full Menu icon.
Tips: Doing things quickly
For full instructions, click the links under Related information at the bottom.
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Name
Symbol
Backspace/Delete
Enter
Speakerphone
Actions
Open the symbol list.
Delete the previous character or a selected item.
Select an item.
Turn on or turn off the speakerphone during a call.
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