Guide to phone keys and sockets on my mobile phone

BlackBerry Torch 9860

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Want to know more about the phone keys and sockets on your mobile phone? Follow these easy instructions.

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The Navigation key

Several functions are associated with the Navigation key:

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The Navigation key

Tap the Navigation key to open a menu item or to select a setting.

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The Navigation key

Slide your finger across the Navigation key to scroll through the display or move the cursor.

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Disconnect

Several functions are associated with Disconnect:

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Disconnect

Tap Disconnect to turn your mobile phone on and off.

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Disconnect

Tap Disconnect to end a call.

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Disconnect

Tap Disconnect to return to standby mode.

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Connect

Tap Connect to answer a call.

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The Return key

Tap the Return key to exit an active menu item.

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The Menu key

Tap the Menu key to open a pop-up menu.

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The Volume key

Several functions are associated with the Volume key:

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The Volume key

Tap the upper or lower part of the Volume key to adjust the volume.

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The Volume key

Tap the upper or lower part of the Volume key to silence the incoming call alert.

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Socket

Connect the charger or data cable to the phone socket and to a power point or your computer's USB port.

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Headset socket

Connect the headset to the headset socket.

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Camera lens

Point the camera lens at the required object to take a picture or record a video clip.

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The Key lock key

Tap the Key lock key to turn the key lock on or off.

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