BlackBerry 7.1 User Manual

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Move your SIM card and your media card (if you have one) to your new smartphone.
If you're switching from a smartphone that is associated with the BlackBerry Internet Service, on your new smartphone, in 
the setup wizard, open the email setup screen. Update your smartphone PIN.
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Switch to a new tablet
Before you begin: Before you switch from your current BlackBerry PlayBook tablet to a new tablet, verify that you have the 
most recent version of the BlackBerry Desktop Software on your computer. You might be prompted to upgrade your 
BlackBerry Tablet OS.
1.
Connect your current tablet to your computer with a USB cable.
2.
In the BlackBerry Desktop Software, click Device > Switch devices.
3.
Click the icon for your current tablet.
• To transfer your media files to your new tablet, including songs, pictures, and videos, select the Media files 
checkbox.
• To transfer your tablet settings and applications to your new tablet, select the Applications and settings 
checkbox.
4.
Click Next. Your tablet data is backed up.
5.
At the prompt, connect your new tablet to your computer with a USB cable and click Next.
6.
Click the icon for your new tablet.
Your tablet data is imported to your new tablet.
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