Running through the BlackBerry PlayBook initial setup wizard

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Running through the BlackBerry PlayBook initial setup wizard

When powering on the PlayBook initially for the first time, or following a hard reset, you will be prompted to run through a short setup wizard.

The wizard is navigated through by swiping the screen right to left. The first step following the introductory splash screen shown above, is to setup a WiFi network connection:

Running through the BlackBerry PlayBook initial setup wizard

The PlayBook will search for and display a list of those wireless networks it can detect, to connect to your preferred network tap on its entry. If secured, you will be prompted to enter the passkey for the connection:

Running through the BlackBerry PlayBook initial setup wizard

You will be notified once the connection has been established successfully:

Running through the BlackBerry PlayBook initial setup wizard

Swipe to the left to continue. You will next be prompted to configure the date, time and time zone the device should use:

Running through the BlackBerry PlayBook initial setup wizard

Once complete, swipe to the left to continue. You will next be prompted to accept the terms and conditions of the BlackBerry ID agreement:

Running through the BlackBerry PlayBook initial setup wizard

and then to enter the email address and password of the BlackBerry ID account you want to use on the PlayBook:

Running through the BlackBerry PlayBook initial setup wizard

The device will now check for any available software updates. If updates are available you will be prompted to install them:

Running through the BlackBerry PlayBook initial setup wizard

Running through the BlackBerry PlayBook initial setup wizard

You will then be prompted to configure a BlackBerry Bridge connection via Bluetooth to a BlackBerry Smartphone. I have detailed this procedure in a separate article.

Running through the BlackBerry PlayBook initial setup wizard

You can skip this step by swiping to the left. You will then be presented with a short interactive demo on how to control the tablet via gestures:

Running through the BlackBerry PlayBook initial setup wizard

When complete, tap Done and you will be taken to the device home screen.

Running through the BlackBerry PlayBook initial setup wizard

You are now ready to start using your PlayBook.