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included.
FREE SAMPLE DOWNLOAD
Here is how to download the VideosToGoTM
to your BlackBerry:
STEP 1:
(For Windows & Mac users) Make sure you have a Media Card installed in
your BlackBerry. How to verify
I've got a media card? On your BlackBerry, go to your Options
Icon, Click on Memory. If you see "A media card is not
presently inserted" - then you need to get one. If you see "Media
Card - Total Space and Free Space" then you have one.
STEP 2:
(For Windows & Mac users) Make sure you see a "Free Space" in the
Options Icon > Memory of 250 MB or higher. Also, on
the same Memory screen, make sure you have "Mass Storage Mode" enabled,
to do this, set:
Mass Storage Mode Support: is "On"
Auto Enable Mass Storage Mode When Connected: "Yes" (or "Prompt")
STEP 3: (For Windows & Mac users) Plug your BlackBerry into your
computer with the USB Cable so that your BlackBerry Media Card looks
like a disk drive letter ("E:", "F:", "G:", etc.) or shows up on your
Mac desktop as a disk.
STEP 4:
For Windows(tm) PC Users:
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1. Click the image to the left
with your BlackBerry connected.
Firefox Users: "Save File" then "Open" or double-click
on the saved file.
Internet Explorer Users: "Run" then "Run" again (with the
'Unknown Publisher' warning).
2. Then a black window will pop up. Follow the on-screen instructions to
allow the videos to be installed automatically to your BlackBerry Media Card.
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STEP 4:
For Apple Mac(tm) Users:
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1. Put your cursor on the image to
the left, press Control and Click your mouse (or use the "right click" option on
the newer Mac Books.)
2. Choose either "Open
link in a new window" or "Download Linked file as.."
3. locate the .zip
file, either in your downloads directory or in another directory you may have
specified and open the zip file.
4. From the Edit menu
in Finder, choose "Select all"
5. From the Edit Menu
in Finder, choose "Copy."
6. Double click on the "Device"
icon in Finder for your BlackBerry and open the "Video" folder (usually
inside the Folder that says "BlackBerry.")
7. From the Edit Menu
in Finder, choose "Paste" and the Video files will be pasted in
the Video Folder.
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STEP 5:
(For Windows & Mac users)
Download the PDF 1-page Getting Started Guide
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This is a one-page Adobe PDF document that
will give you a jump start on how to view and get the most out of the videos you
just installed on your BlackBerry. |
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Reviews: |
"5-Stars -- The videos
themselves are good but what really does it for me is that you can watch
them on the BlackBerry! The BlackBerry is great for utilizing
downtime, waiting at the dentist, stuck in traffic, early for a meeting, you
can catch up on emails. Now you can also use downtime to learn your
BlackBerry features."
-- Dave Pluck, Entrepreneur, United Kingdom
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Corporate Success Stories and Video Tutorial Reviews:
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Over 10x Growth in BlackBerry Users with
Fewer Help Desk Calls!
We have only been using BlackBerry Smartphones at our manufacturing company for
about a year and a half, but in that time we have grown from half a dozen users
to almost 80, with plans to grow to 100 later this year. Although that sounds
like a small number of users to manage, our tech support group is also small,
yet still responsible for a fairly wide variety of IT systems. As we grew beyond
a "critical mass" of BlackBerry users, I realized that some kind of "self-help"
training would be useful, and also free up my time to maintain other systems
that I work with. When I found your BlackBerry Made Simple videos, I showed them
to the head of our internal Learning Center. Since he was also a new BlackBerry
user, he immediately agreed that your product would be quite helpful for other
BlackBerry novices at our company.
Now when I give a user their new BlackBerry, I just point them to our internal
web server with the BlackBerry Made Simple training videos. This training, along
with some enthusiastic peer-to-peer discussions among our little BlackBerry
community, is developing a more self-sufficient BlackBerry user.
Thank you.
D.S.
Manager, System Communications
Manufacturing Company
Reviews of BlackBerry Made Simple Products & Services
 Just What I Needed!
Reviewer: Dan S. (California, USA)
The Videos are just what I needed! Short, Concise and Relevant!
"Turns on the light" for features that are not readily intuitive! (Definitely Recommend)
Reviewer: Lou (Avid BlackBerry User) (USA)
The videos were very clear and informative (4.8 Stars out of 5). I would definitely recommend these videos
- even if that person had been using the BlackBerry for some time. There is information in the videos that
"turns on the light" for features that are not readily intuitive.
Even those who are computer literate may not find all the features offered by the BlackBerry.
The support for the BlackBerry has been excellent. Thanks!
I am using my BlackBerry to communicate through the aircard feature (a modem for my Laptop). The speed is very acceptable.
As far as specific new thing I learned were: quickly paging up and down the e-mails, changing settings, and similar functions.
The new tips & tricks items were so wide spread, it is hard for me to nail down exactly which pieces I picked up.
Easy to Follow...Learned A Lot (Recommend)
Reviewer: Nicky (USA)
I am finding them useful and easy to follow.
I just started reviewing the videos yesterday, but have learned a lot already...
I'm pleased my organization signed me up for the tutorials. I would recommend them to others.
Right Length and Simple to Understand (Definitely Recommend)
Reviewer: Bob L. (USA)
I would rate all of the videos that I have viewed as "5 star".
The site is real easy to use, the videos are just the right length, and they are real simple to understand.
I would definitely recommend them to others, particularly people who have had no prior experience with blackberry devices.
Short & Sweet! (Recommend)
Reviewer: Sandy (USA)
“The videos are short, sweet, and to the point. Great idea!
I would rate them a 5 of 5 stars and I would recommend them to others."
 Very Easy to Follow! (Recommend)
Reviewer: B. H. (USA)
Very easy to follow, concise instructions.
I
would recommend the videos to others, they are beneficial.
I know guys love to discover, but the videos were a great map to the tools
I need.
I am planning on reviewing the videos again, just to refresh my memory on less used features.
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BlackBerry Video Tutorial Library
(Updated: June 29, 2009)
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Title |
Status:
Coming Soon vs. Available!
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VideosNow (View On Computer) |
Videos To
Go
(View On BlackBerry) |
Address/Contacts :
Introduction & Tips On Finding Addresses
Make your address book
powerful with these tips & tricks. |
Available! |  |  |
Address/Contacts : Add New
in Address Book, Add Picture, Editing
Easily add new addresses, add
pictures to addresses and good tips. |
Available! | | |
Address/Contacts : Add New
Address from Email Message
Instantly add new people to your address
book from an email message. |
Available! | | |
Address/Contacts : Add New
Address from Phone Call Log
Instantly add new people to your address
book who you have spoken to on your BlackBerry. |
Available! | | |
Address/Contacts : Global
Address List Lookup in Address Book (BES Only)
How to 'Lookup' anyone
in your organization (also known as Global Address List or GAL Lookup) |
Available! | | |
Apps : Add New Software
Wirelessly Directly on your BlackBerry (OTA)
Install Software
Wirelessly Over the Air ("OTA") right from your BlackBerry |
Available! | | |
Apps : Remove or Delete
Software Directly from Your BlackBerry
Remove or Delete Software
Icons from your BlackBerry |
Available! | | |
Apps : Google Sync - Setup
and Use
How to setup and use Google Sync (including Options, Sync
only Calendar or Contacts, date range, more) |
Available! | | |
Basics : Learning Your Way
Around
Power on/off, Learn all the basics: Trackball, Escape, Menu
Key, Phone keys, Convenience keys, ALT and more. |
Available! | | |
Basics : Setup Wizard: How
to Use It
Learn the Setup Wizard and Good Basic Tips and Tricks.
(Must See for New Users) |
Available! | | |
Basics : Home Screen Hot
Keys (Enable)
Save time with instant (one-key) starting of most
Icons. |
Available! | | |
Basics : Airplane Mode (Turn
off Radio)
Turn off your radio while on an airplane. Keep using your
BlackBerry. |
Available! | | |
Basics : List of Home Screen
Hot Keys (PDF)
List of keys to instantly start most icons - PDF
(Download & Print) |
Available! | |
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Basics : Organize Your Top 5
Icons (Zen Theme)
Instantly access your top 5 icons with the Zen
Theme. |
Available! | | |
Basics : Understanding Your
Top Status Bar
Knowing when you can send and receive email, browse
the web and more in your top status bar. |
Available! | | |
Bluetooth : Bluetooth
Headset - Setup
Get that Bluetooth headset working. |
Available! | | |
Bluetooth : Bluetooth
Headset - Accept Connection
Save time by avoiding seeing this message
each time you connect. |
Available! | | |
Bluetooth : Bluetooth
Headset - Using It
Become a Bluetooth pro with this video. |
Available! | | |
Calendar : Calendar Getting
Around with Hot Keys
See how to save time in your Calendar with the
best hot keys. |
Available! | | |
Calendar : Calendar: List of
Hot Keys (PDF)
Shortcut Sheet (PDF): Save time in the Calendar with
this list of the best hot keys. (Download & Print) |
Available! | |
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Calendar : Quickly
Scheduling New Calendar Events
The fastest way to schedule new
calendar events. |
Available! | | |
Calendar : Invite Attendees
to Meetings
How to Invite people to meetings scheduled on your
Calendar (Includes 'Lookup') |
Available! | | |
Calendar : Respond to
Meeting Invitations
Accept, Tentatively Accept or Decline Invitations
and even send Comments |
Available! | | |
Camera : Camera: Learning
the Basics
Get the most out of your BlackBerry camera. |
Available! | | |
Camera : Camera: Options And
Emailing Pictures
Camera Options - File Size - Emailing Pictures |
Available! | | |
Copy-Paste : Copy and Paste
Between Applications
Never re-type anything - use Copy / Paste
function instead. |
Available! | | |
Desktop Manager : General
(All Versions): Downloading Latest Desktop Software
How to locate and
download the latest Desktop Manager version to your computer. |
Available! | |
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Desktop Manager : Download &
Install BlackBerry Media Sync
How to locate and download the latest
BlackBerry Media Sync version to your computer. |
Available! | | |
Desktop Manager : Installing
(All Versions): BlackBerry Internet Service Option
Installing as a
BlackBerry Internet Service, Personal or POP3 Email user |
Available! | |
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Desktop Manager : Installing
(All Versions): BlackBerry Enterprise Server/Redirector Option
Installing as a BlackBerry Enterprise Server / Desktop Redirector user |
Available! | |
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Desktop Manager : Modify,
Repair, or Remove (All Versions): BlackBerry Desktop Manager Installations
Modify, Repair or Remove Desktop Manager |
Available! | |
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Desktop Manager : Tour of
Desktop Manager Software (4.6, 4.7)
Learning your way around the
menus and icons. |
Available! | |
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Desktop Manager : Sync to
Computer (v4.7)-Part 1 of 3: Setup the Sync
How to setup the Sync
between your BlackBerry and Windows Computer (Intellisync - Desktop Manager) |
Available! | |
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Desktop Manager : Sync to
Computer (v4.7)-Part 2 of 3: Run the Sync
How to run the
synchronization for addresses, calendar, tasks and memo pad/notes. |
Available! | |
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Desktop Manager : Sync to
Computer (v4.7)-Part 3 of 3: Advanced Options
Advanced settings for
synchronization - conflict resolution, filtering, and field mapping |
Available! | |
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Desktop Manager : Transfer
Media using Media Manager
Transfer videos, music, ringtones and
pictures using Media Manager |
Available! | |
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Desktop Manager : Use
BlackBerry Media Sync to Transfer iTunes and Windows Media Playlists and
Music
Transfer your favorite iTunes and Windows Media Playlists and
Music |
Available! | | |
Desktop Manager : How to
Backup Your BlackBerry (v4.7)
How to Backup your BlackBerry to your
Windows computer and set it to automatically backup on a schedule. |
Available! | |
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Desktop Manager : How to
Restore Your BlackBerry (v4.7)
How to Backup and Restore your
BlackBerry to your Windows computer. |
Available! | |
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Desktop Manager : Advanced
(or Selective) Backup & Restore (v4.7)
How to Selectively Backup,
Restore & Delete your entire Address List, Calendar and more (Windows
computer) |
Available! | |
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Desktop Manager :
Add/Install New Software Using Application Loader (v4.7)
Using
Application Loader - the basics of how to install, add or load 3rd party
software onto your BlackBerry |
Available! | |
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Desktop Manager :
Remove/Delete Software Using Application Loader (v4.7)
Using
Application Loader - the basics of how to remove, erase, or delete 3rd party
software from your BlackBerry |
Available! | |
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Desktop Manager : How to use
the Switch Device Wizard (4.6, 4.7)
Transfer Data from old BlackBerry
or Palmâ„¢ or
Windowsâ„¢ Mobile device to new BlackBerry |
Available! | |
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Email : Sending Email and
Typing Basics
How to send email and some save time with these typing
tips. |
Available! | | |
Email : Using Email Hotkeys
- Short cuts (Part 1)
See how to save time in Email with the best hot
keys. |
Available! | | |
Email : Using Email Hotkeys
- Short cuts (Part 2)
See how to save time in Email with the best hot
keys. |
Available! | | |
Email : Email - List of
Navigation Hot Keys (PDF)
Shortcut Sheet (PDF): Save time in Email
with this list of the best hot keys. (Download & Print) |
Available! | |
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Email : Opening Email
Attachments (Word,Excel,PDF,Picture)
Open and read attachments in
email messages. |
Available! | | |
Email : Sending Pictures as
Attachments
How to attach and email a picture. |
Available! | | |
Email : Email Auto Signature
and Out-of-Office (BES Only)
How to Set Your Auto Signature and
Out-of-Office Reply (BES Only) |
Available! | | |
Email : Email Filters On
Your BlackBerry (BES Only)
How to setup Email Filters from your
BlackBerry (BES Only) |
Available! | | |
Email : Global Address List
Lookup in Email (BES Only)
How to 'Lookup' and send email to anyone
in your organization (also known as Global Address List or GAL Lookup) |
Available! | | |
Email Setup : Activate
Corporate Email (BlackBerry Enterprise Server)
Using Enterprise
Activation to connect to a BlackBerry Enterprise Server |
Available! | | |
Email Setup : Setup Internet
Email (BlackBerry Internet Service)
How to setup your Internet
(Personal) email. |
Available! | | |
Email Setup : Create a New
BlackBerry Internet Email Account
Creating a brand new Internet email
account for your Pearl |
Available! | | |
Email Setup : Change or
Remove Internet Email Account
Adjusting, verifying or removing email
accounts integrated using BlackBerry Internet Service |
Available! | | |
Email Setup : Leave Copy of
Messages on Server (Important)
You must 'leave copy on server' if you
use Outlook, Mozilla, Thunderbird or other email client on your computer. |
Available! | | |
Fax : Fax: Receiving and
Viewing a Fax
Receive and view faxes on your BlackBerry (as email
attachments) |
Available! | | |
Keyboard Lock : Keyboard
Lock: Put in Pocket or Purse
Avoid accidentally speed dialing anyone
by using your keyboard lock. |
Available! | | |
Media Player : Media Player
Overview
Play Music (playlists), Videos, Ring tones, Voice Notes and
view pictures. |
Available! | | |
Media Player : Transfer
Media with Mass Storage Mode
Use Mass Storage Mode to transfer
pictures, songs, ringtones and videos to/from your BlackBerry Media Card. |
Available! | | |
Media Player : Tips for
Watching Videos on Your BlackBerry
Good basic video viewing tips like
Full Screen Mode and Multi-Tasking. |
Available! | | |
Memo Pad : Memo Pad: Basics
- Introduction
Eliminate paper by using the BlackBerry MemoPad for
notes, lists, anything. |
Available! | | |
Modem : BlackBerry as Modem
(Sprint / Nextel)
How to turn your Sprint / Nextel BlackBerry into a
wireless Internet connection for your Windows laptop computer. |
Available! | |
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Modem : BlackBerry as Modem
(AT&T / Cingular)
How to turn your AT&T / Cingular BlackBerry into a
wireless Internet connection for your Windows computer. |
Available! | |
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Modem : BlackBerry as Modem
Add'l Info. (PDF)
Additional information, links, and settings to help
you setup your BlackBerry as a Modem. |
Available! | |
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Multi-Tasking :
Multi-Tasking (Switch Applications)
Do more things at the same time
(Ex: check calendar while on a call) |
Available! | | |
Phone : Phone Basics - Call
Logs, Dial by Name, Number
The fastest way to find and call someone. |
Available! | | |
Phone : Dialing Letters on
Your Phone
How to dial letters like 1800 CALL ABC or spelling
someone's first/last name in a corporate phone directory. |
Available! | | |
Phone : Viewing Phone Call
Logs in Messages Inbox
Excellent trick to make sure you see all your
communication (voice, email, SMS) in your Messages Inbox. |
Available! | | |
Phone : Know Caller by
Custom Ringtone
Setting a customized ringtone for specific callers so
you know who is calling without looking at your BlackBerry |
Available! | | |
Phone : Speed Dial
Setting up, use and edit speed dial numbers - a great time saver. |
Available! | | |
Phone : Global Address List
Lookup in Phone (BES Only)
How to 'Lookup' and call anyone in your
organization (also known as Global Address List Lookup) |
Available! | | |
Phone : How to change your
Phone Ringtone (Ringer)
How to change the ringtone (ringer) on your
BlackBerry phone. |
Available! | | |
Phone : Working with a
Second Caller (Hold, Resume, Join, Split)
How to work with a second
caller. Hold, join (conference call), split, drop and more. |
Available! | | |
Pictures : Select New Home
Screen Background Image
Personalize your BlackBerry by putting your
own picture behind the icons. |
Available! | | |
Pictures : See a Person's
Picture for Caller ID
See a caller's picture whenever they call or
you are on the phone with them. |
Available! | | |
Profiles (Ring/Vibrate) :
Changing Profile (Vibrate, Quiet, etc.)
Change how your BlackBerry
notifies you of phone calls, ringing alarms, email, SMS and more. |
Available! | | |
Profiles (Ring/Vibrate) :
Customizing a Specific Profile (Volume, Ring tone, Vibrate, In/Out Holster)
How to customize or fine-tune profiles: Ring volume, mute, vibrate, in
holster, out of holster, number of rings, repeat notification, and more. |
Available! | | |
Security : How to Turn On
Your Password
Protect your valuable data with a password. |
Available! | | |
Security : How to Turn Off
Your Password
Removing password security (may not be possible if
disallowed by your administrator). |
Available! | | |
Security : Erase All Data
from Your BlackBerry
Clear off all your personal data (e.g. when
upgrading or returning your BlackBerry). |
Available! | | |
Settings : Setting Your
Owner Information
Make sure people know how to get your BlackBerry
back to you if you lose or misplace it. |
Available! | | |
Settings : Setting Your Time
zone, Date & Time
Where to set your time zone, date and time. What is
network time? |
Available! | | |
Settings : Setting Your Font
Type & Size
Make your BlackBerry more readable with a BIGGER font or
see more on the screen with a smaller font. |
Available! | | |
Settings : Changing Themes
(Look and Feel)
How to change the look and feel of your BlackBerry
(Zen, Icons, Text Menus, more) |
Available! | | |
Troubleshooting : Radio
Off/On
First thing to try when email/web is not working. |
Available! | | |
Troubleshooting : Register
Now
Second thing to try to get email/web back up. |
Available! | | |
Troubleshooting : Soft Reset
Third thing to try for troubleshooting. |
Available! | | |
Troubleshooting : Hard Reset
Fourth thing to do for troubleshooting. |
Available! | | |
Troubleshooting : Service
Books (Internet Users)
Sometimes this trick works to get email & web
back up and running. |
Available! | | |
Voice Dialing : Voice
Dialing Basics
Voice dialing with ease. |
Available! | | |
Voice Dialing : Voice
Dialing - Learning Your Voice (Adapt Digits)
Helping your BlackBerry
to learn your own voice. |
Available! | | |
Voice Dialing : Voice
Dialing Options
Customize voice dialing to meet your needs. |
Available! | | |
Voice Note : How to use the
Voice Note
Record and send voice notes (helpful when driving and you
cannot type). |
Available! | | |
Web Browser : Getting
Started with Your Web Browser & Hot Keys
Save time in the Web Browser
with the best hot keys. |
Available! | | |
Web Browser : Web Browser:
List of Hot Keys (PDF)
Shortcut Sheet (PDF): Save time in the Web
Browser with this list of the best hot keys. (Download & Print) |
Available! | |
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Web Browser : Go To' Web
Sites and Set/Use Bookmarks
Never re-enter a web site twice - set a
bookmark instead. |
Available! | | |
Web Browser : Using Google
Search & Call from the Browser
Be a Google pro on your BlackBerry -
even call from search results (save time) |
Available! | | |
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BlackBerry 8800 & 8300 CurveTM
Made Simple Book
This Easy-to-Read Guide
helps the BlackBerry user setup and become a power user of every feature
imaginable on Curve(TM) 8300, 8310, 8320, 8330 and all 83xx Series BlackBerry
Smartphones. (Also includes the 8800, 8820, 8830 World Edition)
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For 8800, 8820, 8830 World Edition and Curve(tm) 8300, 8310, 8320, 8330
and all 88xx and 83xx Series BlackBerry Handhelds.
Short Description:
Both beginners and advanced users will learn a great deal from this new
comprehensive guide to the BlackBerry(r) 88xx or 83xx Curve(tm) Smartphone.
Among the many Topics covered are: Email setup and use, Phone, voice dialing,
three-way / conference calling, speed dial, Wi-Fi Networking, TeleNav, SMS text
messaging, PIN messaging, Bluetooth Headsets, Mapping and GPS, Music and Videos,
BlackBerry as Tethered Modem, Troubleshooting, Synchronizing between your
Windows(tm) or Mac(tm) computer, Backup and Restore, Calendar, Tasks, Memo Pad,
Camera (83xx only), Media player, Typing Tips, Address Book tips, Search,
Advanced email, Installing and Removing Third Party Software and includes a
Third Party Software Guide.
This truly
is the Definitive Guide to the BlackBerry 88xx Series and 83xx Series
Curve(tm).
Availability: Instant Download
Size: 628 Pages, Approx. 14 MB (megabytes)
100% keyword searchable using Acrobat Reader search function. 100% bookmarked
with Adobe Acrobat.
Over 1,000 pictures and screen shots.
This product is designed to be read on your computer (Windows or Mac), not
your BlackBerry device. (Who wants to read a book on a BlackBerry
anyways!)
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Customer Reviews of Our BlackBerry Made Simple Books
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Reviews of BlackBerry Made Simple Products & Services
Great help for beginners and power users
Reviewer: Christian Bretscher (Zurich, Switzerland)
"BlackBerry Made Simple" is a real great help
for beginners as well as for power users. I have found most useful hints that allowed me to work faster and better with my blackberry.
Best of all: Martin Trautschold even answered my
e-mails with additional personal questions very friendly, quickly and precisely!
My Blackberry Bible--A "must have" book to go with
my Blackberry
Reviewer: Lenny (Port St. Lucie, Florida)
As a healthcare professional and inventor of a product that helps people get
eye drops into their eyes without missing, called ezdrops. I have both versions
of Blackberry Made Simple. The e-version and the hard copy. My hard copy of
Blackberry Made Simple and my Blackberry has saved me hundreds of man
hours by not having to wait to be at a computer for my e mails and text
messages. Blackberry Made Simple has proven to be my "bible" and I keep in with
me in my brief case for the times that I travel as well as the need to find
short cuts on my Blackberry. quickly. Martin has made the Blackberry
device extremely user friendly by making Blackberry Made Simple very easy and
fool proof to understand.
If you decide to get a Blackberry device then you MUST get the Blackberry Made
Simple book!
Sincerely,
Lenny Muroff, President
E-Z Drops, Inc.
Port St. Lucie Florida 34985
 The Magic to unlock your Blackberry.
Reviewer: R. Shaff "Velocipede" (USA)
I've been a Blackberry user for some time, and just like most tech gadgets
today, the BB has such a rich feature set, most users will never know all the
secrets. Well, to a large degree, that has changed.
Martin Trautschold's BLACKBERRY MADE SIMPLE is the key to unlocking many of the
BB secrets...those that make life much easier. I purchased Trautschold's "ebook"
version some time ago, before the current published version, but regardless, the
information is necessary and superb.
As an example, on my HOME screen, the default icons are those RIM believes are
primary to most users. However, as every user is different, the location and
ease of invoking a function is paramount. I wanted to either delete or move
certain icons, but was unable to do so because the documentation (User's Manual
{ha!}) is extremely lacking. Enter BLACKBERRY MADE SIMPLE. Trautschold's cure?
Hide the icon...
1. Scroll to the icon you want to move or hide.
2. Hold down the ALT key, click the trackwheel, and select "Move application" or
"Hide application."
{If you're moving the application, you then use the trackwheel to place the
icon, and click the trackwheel to end the operation.}
It's that simple!
Trautschold's book is loaded with gems just like this throughout. Any new or
experienced BB user will benefit from this book; it simply should be a
requirement.
A MUST HAVE for any Blackberry User
Reviewer: O. Mendoza (USA)
I'm on my fourth Blackberry and am pretty familiar with the device and its functions. After buying BB Made Simple for Full Keyboard BB's, I was blown away at how much more I could do with my Blackberry. I was able to pick up loads of useful information
to really take me to the next level. I HIGHLY recommend this book to ANY full
keyboard BB user...you WILL NOT be disappointed. A worthwhile investment!!!
Don't even try to BlackBerry without this book!
Reviewer: Horst Tondasch (Florida)
When I bought my first Blackberry, I was part of a small but fast growing community. No Phone-service-provider knew anything about these devices, the experienced Blackberry-users spoke their own language which I did not understand. I found Martin Trautschold's e-book and that helped me to get the most use out of my Blackberry. I would have never found all this information myself. Even now, as I am in the process to upgrade to the newest Blackberry device, I experience that the phone-service-providers have no clue what they are selling. Again, I need Martin to set me up with the new features.
This book is a must for every BlackBerry user. And you can even go further and watch easy to follow videos for every process on Martins website.
SUPER RESOURCE
Reviewer: Bo Marcus (New Canaan, CT, USA)
The book is a SUPER RESOURCE for 3 reasons:
1. It covers the simple stuff and expert shortcuts and tips that I never knew existed!
2. The Table of Contents is well designed and make it easy to find what you need.
3. Martin, the author, is very dedicated to keeping it updated and making his customers happy.
Better Than Treo
Reviewer: Steve Notario, Director of Sales (USA)
Let me say this, I have only
been using a Blackberry for 8 months. Prior to my Blackberry I used a Treo
650. When I joined my new company they issued me a new Blackberry, I had
that dreaded feeling of having to learn a new phone, the learning curve was
going at a slow crawl, until I purchased your Blackberry Made Simple book. Your
publication was key in allowing me to ramp up my skills very quickly and
effectively put my Blackberry to work within days of being assigned my new
phone.
The twenty tips and tricks emails, were very useful in getting me started
and getting a basic understanding of the full capabilities of my Blackberry.
My Co-workers all had been using the Blackberry for months, they were all
self trained. By using your tip and tricks I was performing advanced skills
they had no clue about, and started to ask me questions, like how did you do
that. You know the rest, best of luck and continued success!
Terrific!
Reviewer: S. Kornegay (USA)
Your book is terrific!
Great Book and Email Tips!
Reviewer: J. B., Chief Technology Officer, Albany College of Pharmacy (Albany, NY, USA)
I really like the book and the email tips that get sent
along with it!
Impressed
Reviewer: Douglas W. Given, Owner, Commercial Real Estate Firm (Ohio, USA)
Before Blackberry, I was using a Treo 600. Treo began to have issues like freezing up and the device would do nothing.
I struggled with it because I could only remember how difficult it was to program initially and learn all the procedures
and short cuts. If I had known about your book and knew how easy it was to follow "Made Simple"
I would have switched to Blackberry long ago. The book itself is great, but I was even more impressed when
I contacted you by email with a question, you responded quickly and proceeded with a quick research and
ultimate answer other supposed experts could not answer.
Really helped me figure my BlackBerry out!
Reviewer: Mike S. (Los Angeles, California, USA)
Your product has really helped me figure my BlackBerry out, thanks much!
It's very helpful!
Reviewer: Jonathan B. (USA)
It's really helpful! BlackBerry Made Simple helped me learn how to
do useful stuff on my BlackBerry I never thought possible."
It's very helpful!
Reviewer: Gerry G. (California, USA)
It's very helpful! I'd like to add that without the help of your book,
it would have been nearly impossible to set my Blackberry up on my own
with the documentation provided by the manufacturer.
I love it!
Reviewer: Beth D. (USA)
The BlackBerry Made Simple eBook was definitely helpful... It's like
"Blackberry for Idiots". I love it!!"
I needed to set up the BlackBerry that night and I was desperate!
Reviewer: Lee L. (USA)
I found your e-book through Google, I needed to set up the BlackBerry that night and I was desperate!
So I went ahead and bought it – and was SO pleased!
The book has given me exactly the information I needed for the initial setup!
Great Cheat Sheet and Reference Guide
Reviewer: Isariya Duncan (Orange, CA USA)
Many books say they will make your life easier in getting to
know your device, this one actually does. I learned great shortcut/time
saving tips for my BlackBerry without having to search through a mound of text.
Clear, concise text makes it a great tool. Thanks a bunch.
I love this book!
Reviewer: Bruce H. Satter (Miami, Florida)
When I first bought the Blackberry I was
deeply disappointed in the PDA aspects, as trying to figure out the
operational nuances was making me crazy! I was more than pleasantly
surprised at the incredible detail of the "Blackberry Made Simple"
language and not only got all of my questions answered, but learned
a lot about features I had never even thought about.
I love this book! Well worth many times the price to me.
And now I love my BlackBerry.
Big help!
Reviewer: J. Fiore (USA)
The book was a great help in getting me up
and going with the new BlackBerry very quickly. Clearly written, and much better
than the instruction manual. Clear graphics, and you're never left
in the dark about what to do or to do next. Highly recommended.
Your book has been invaluable. Thank you!
Reviewer: D. Gow (Australia)
I am a new user and had no idea how the blackberry was meant to be configured.
The BlackBerry Made Simple book has been a great source of tips and tricks!
I didn't know I could do so much with the BlackBerry.
I mean it's not like it comes with any of this information in a manual or anything!
So thank you once again - I love my new blackberry (now) and I love what
is commonly referred to by me as "Blackberry for Dummies" which
I am slowly working my way through.
Thanks for all your assistance. keep up the good work!
Very Useful Resource
Reviewer: J. Phillips, HR System Security, Occidental Petroleum Corp. (Texas, USA)
I recently ordered your "Blackberry Made Simple" e-book and find it a very useful resource. Thanks for publishing!
The eBook was great
Reviewer: Greg B. (USA)
The eBook was great.... I spent one afternoon, downloaded some software additions from
websites, added a Bluetooth keyboard and learned the ins and outs.
It really made the device a useful tool.
Very Useful Resource
Reviewer: R. Luke, Information Technology, Albany International (New York, USA)
The book is very good! I purchased both of versions since I support several Blackberry’s for our company.
Detailed Table of
Contents: [Top
of Page]
Quick Reference 3
Table of Contents 11
Authors & Acknowledgements 21
Introduction 23
Congratulations on your BlackBerry! 23
How This Book is Organized 25
Section 1: Getting Started With Your BlackBerry
27
Chapter 1: Beginning to Use Your BlackBerry 28
Learning Keys, Buttons & Icons 28
Icons: What do they all do? 29
Starting and Exiting Icons 38
Moving and Hiding Icons 41
Seeing your Top 5 Icons on the Zen Theme 45
Changing Your Font Size and Type 46
Themes: The Look and Feel of Your BlackBerry 47
Standby Mode (Avoid Embarrassing Speed Dial!) 53
Changing Your Convenience Keys 53
Using MicroSD Memory Cards (Media Card) 55
Using BlackBerry Help 57
Chapter 2: Typing and Sounds (Profiles) on Your BlackBerry 61
Automatic Capitalization 61
Automatic Period & Cap at End of Sentence 61
Using Symbols 62
Editing Text 62
Spell Checker 63
Using Spell Check when Sending Emails 63
Enabling Spell Check 64
Using Spell Check 65
Adding Words to User Dictionary 66
Saving Time with AutoText 66
The Mighty SPACE Bar 69
Quickly Changing Drop Down Lists 69
The Trackball 71
Understanding Profiles 72
Selecting a New Phone Ringtone 77
Finding a Louder Ringtone 77
Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Email 82
Creating your BlackBerry Email Account 82
Set Up Personal (Internet) Email from the BlackBerry 84
Setting Up Your Corporate Email (Enterprise Activation ) 85
Benefits of Being Connected to a BlackBerry Server 87
Setting up Email Accounts and Signatures From Your Computer 89
Section 2: Managing your Life with Your BlackBerry 96
Chapter 4: Sharing or Synchronizing Information 97
Loading Your Addresses, Calendar, Tasks & Memos 97
For Microsoft Windows Users Desktop Manager 100
For Apple Macintosh Users PocketMac for BlackBerry or Missing Sync for
BlackBerry 134
Connecting to a BlackBerry Enterprise Server 148
Chapter 5: Your Address Book: The Heart of Your BlackBerry 151
The Heart of Your BlackBerry 151
How do I get my Addresses to my BlackBerry? 152
How do I keep my Address Book in Sync with My Computer? 152
When is Your Address Book Most Useful? 152
How to Easily Add New Addresses 153
How to Easily Find: Names & Addresses 157
Managing your Contacts 161
Use Groups as Mailing Lists 167
Using the SIM Card to Store Contacts 168
Chapter 6: Organize with Calendar, Tasks and MemoPad 172
Organizing You Life with Your Calendar 173
How do I get my Calendar from my Computer to my BlackBerry? 173
How do I keep my Calendar in Sync with My Computer? 173
Switching Views and Days in the Calendar 173
Scheduling Appointments 174
Detailed Scheduling 175
Inviting Attendees and Working with Meeting Invitations 178
Customizing Your Calendar with Options 180
Calendar Navigation Hot Keys or Shortcuts 181
Copying and Pasting Information 183
Alarms and Recurring Appointments 185
The Tasks Icon 189
How do I Sync my Task List to my BlackBerry? 189
Viewing Tasks On Your BlackBerry 190
Adding A New Task 190
Categorizing Your Tasks 191
Finding Tasks 192
Checking-Off or Completing Tasks 193
Sorting Your Tasks & Task Options 194
The MemoPad 194
How do I Sync my MemoPad to my BlackBerry? 195
1,001 Uses for the MemoPad (Notes) Feature 195
Using the Memo Features 195
Synching Memos from your computer 195
Composing New Memos on the BlackBerry 196
Organizing your Memos with Categories 199
Switch Application / Multi-Tasking 201
Forward Memos via Email 202
Other Memo Menu Commands 203
Memo Tips and Tricks 204
Chapter 7: Search Icon - Find Just About Anything 205
Understanding How Search Works 205
Search across Several Icons: 206
Searching for Names or Text 207
SearchTips and Tricks 209
Section 3: Communicating With Your BlackBerry 212
Chapter 8: Getting Started with Email 213
Composing Email 213
Sending Email from your Address Book 217
Tip: Q To Quickly See a Person's Email Address 218
Replying To Messages 219
Attaching an Address Book Entry to Email 220
Email Inbox (Messages) Shortcut Keys 221
Attaching a File to Email 222
Setting the Importance of the Email: 223
Opening Email Attachments & Supported Formats 224
Email Attachment Tips and Tricks 232
Filtering Your Messages for SMS, Calls and More 232
Chapter 9: Advanced Email Topics 236
Introduction 236
Switching Input Language for Email and More 236
Sending From a Different Email Account (Send Using) 238
Setting your Default Sent From Email Address 239
Changing the Way your Email Looks and Functions (Email Options) 240
Email Reconciliation 241
Easily Adding Signatures to Your Emails 243
Spell Checking Your Emails 246
Receive Emails on Both BlackBerry and Your Computer Important Setting 246
Chapter 10: Your Phone and Voice Dialing 250
Changing Your Ringtone 251
Calling Voice Mail 251
When Voice Mail Does Not Work 252
Placing a Call 253
Answering a Call 253
Why do I see Names and Numbers in my Call Logs? 254
Add New Addresses from Your Phone Call Logs 255
Ignoring and Muting Phone Calls 257
Using the Call Log 259
Adjusting the Volume on Calls 262
Setting up Speed Dialing 262
Using Voice Dialing 265
Chapter 11: Advanced Phone Topics and Push-to-Talk (PTT) 268
Advanced Phone Topics 268
More with Voice Command 269
Voice Dialing / Voice Command Tips and Tricks 270
Call Waiting Calling a 2nd Person 271
Working with a Second Caller 273
Call Forwarding 275
Conference Calling 277
How can I see missed calls on my Home Screen? 279
TTY or TELETYPE Support 280
Adding Pauses and Waits in Phone Numbers 280
Dialing Letters in Phone Numbers or On the Phone 281
More Phone Tips and Tricks 282
Using Push-to-Talk on Your BlackBerry 283
Adding Push-to-Talk Contacts 284
Using Groups with Push-to-Talk 285
How to Make a Push-to-Talk Call 287
Setting Your Push-to-Talk Availability 288
Chapter 12: SMS Text and Multi-Media Messaging 291
Text & Multi-Media Messaging 291
SMS Text Messaging on your BlackBerry 292
Basic SMS Menu Commands 295
Advanced SMS Menu Commands 296
Opening and Replying to SMS Messages 298
Searching for Messages (Email, SMS, MMS) 298
SMS Tips and Tricks 301
MMS Messaging on your BlackBerry 302
MMS Troubleshooting: 306
Chapter 13: PIN, BlackBerry and Other Instant Messengers 307
PIN Messaging 308
BlackBerry Messenger 311
BlackBerry Messenger Menu Commands 314
Pinging a Contact 318
Using AIM, Yahoo and Google Talk Messaging 319
Chapter 14: Connecting with Bluetooth 322
Bluetooth 322
Using Bluetooth on your BlackBerry 323
Bluetooth Security Tips: 325
Supported Devices 326
How to Pair Your BlackBerry with a Bluetooth Device 326
Answering and Making Calls with the Headset 328
Bluetooth Setup Menu Commands 329
Send and Receive Files with Bluetooth 331
Bluetooth Troubleshooting 331
Section 4: Web Browsing and Wi-Fi Networking 333
Chapter 15: Web Browsing on Your BlackBerry 334
The Browser Menu 336
Web Browser Shortcut Keys 338
Using the Go To Command (Your Address Bar) 338
To Copy or Send the Web Page you are Viewing 340
Setting and Naming Bookmarks (e.g. Local Weather) 341
Using Folders to Organize Bookmarks 343
Browser Options: See Bookmark List or Home Page 345
Using Your Bookmarks to Browse the Web 346
Security Options for the Web Browser 347
Pushing Web Content to the 8800/8300 349
Search with Yahoo! Mobile 352
Search with Google 353
Web Browser Tips and Tricks 354
Clearing Out Your Web Browser Cache 354
Chapter 16: Using WiFi on Your BlackBerry 356
Understanding WiFi on Your 8820/8320 356
Setting up WiFi on Your 8820/8320 357
Using WiFi 360
Changing/Prioritizing Your WiFi Connection 361
Using the Hot Spot @ Home Feature (8320 only) 363
What is Hot Spot @ Home? 363
How to Setup Hot Spot@Home. 363
Using Hot Spot@Home Service 365
Section 5: Multi-Media Features of Your BlackBerry 368
Chapter 17:
Working with the Camera (83xx
Series) and Pictures 369
Using the Camera 369
Camera Features and Buttons 370
Setting the Flash Mode 373
Adjusting the Size of the Picture 375
Adjusting the White Balance 376
Adjusting the Picture Quality 376
Adjusting the Viewfinder Mode 377
Using the Zoom 378
Managing Picture Storage 379
Using the Optional Media Card 381
Encryption of Your Media Card (.rem file extension) 382
Viewing Pictures stored in Memory 383
Adding Pictures to Contacts for Caller ID 385
Transferring Pictures To or From Your BlackBerry 385
Mass Storage Mode and the Media Manager 386
Camera Tips and Tricks 387
Chapter 18:
Working with Music and Videos 388
Adding Music, Videos, and Pictures to Your BlackBerry 389
Transferring Media using BlackBerry Desktop Manager (Windows) 389
Transfer Media using Mass Storage Mode (Windows or Mac) 395
Transferring Media using Bluetooth and Mass Storage Mode on a Windows Computer
398
Storing Music on the Micro SD Card 401
Using Playlists (Folders) 401
Playing your Music 403
Using your Music as Ringtones (Phone Tune) 405
Music Player Tips and Tricks 407
Converting DVD's and Videos to Play on the BlackBerry 407
Converting Videos using a Windows computer 407
Supported Video Formats for the BlackBerry 8800/8300 409
Viewing Videos on the BlackBerry 410
Chapter 19: Streaming Music / Satellite Radio 412
Satellite Radio on your BlackBerry 412
How to use Streaming Music on the BlackBerry 413
Section 6: Your 8800/8300 as Traveling Companion 417
Chapter 20:
Mapping and Directions 418
BlackBerry Maps, Google Maps, Bluetooth GPS 418
Using Your Built-in GPS or Bluetooth GPS 419
Using Third Party GPS Enabled Software 419
Pairing Your BlackBerry and the Bluetooth GPS 420
Understanding GPS Basics 421
TeleNav Setup Steps 422
Viewing Maps with TeleNav 423
Getting Directions with TeleNav 425
Changing TeleNav Preferences 428
Using BlackBerry Maps 430
BlackBerry Maps Menu Commands 432
Google Maps: Downloading & Installing 434
Google Map Menu Commands 436
Search for Address or Business with Google Maps 436
Google Map Shortcut Keys 437
Switching Views in Google Maps 438
See Your Current Location in Google Maps 438
See Current Traffic in Google Maps 439
Chapter 21:
BlackBerry as Modem for Your
Laptop 441
Tethered Modem with a Mac Computer 441
Tethered Modem with a Windows Computer 444
Troubleshooting Your BlackBerry As A Modem 464
Section 7: The Kitchen Sink- Troubleshooting,
Backup and Utilities 467
Chapter 22:
Troubleshooting Your Wireless
Signal 468
Wireless: Your Connection to the World 468
A Quick Status / Help Me! Screen 469
The Layer Cake of Voice and Data Connections 469
Understanding When It Is Working 472
Step 1: Radio Off/On 475
Step 2: Register Now 477
Step 3: Soft Reset (ALT + CAP + DEL) 478
Step 4: Hard Reset (Remove Battery) 478
Step 5: Send Service Books (For BlackBerry Internet Service or Personal Email
Users) 479
Clear Event Log 482
What Might Cause Data Connection Problems 482
Traveling to another Country? Avoid a Phone Bill Surprise 483
Access Point or TCP Network Settings (Required for Some Third Party Software)
484
What are the APN (Access Point Name) Settings for my BlackBerry? 485
BlackBerry Security 488
Why Use Password Security for my BlackBerry? 488
Email & Web Browsing Security Tips 489
Preparing for Worst Case Scenario (Lost BlackBerry) 490
Other Security Options 494
If you Lose Your BlackBerry 497
How to Turn Off (Disable) Password Security 497
Password Keeper Program 499
Using Password Keeper with Web Sites 503
Help with Creating New Hard to Guess Random Passwords 505
Password Keeper Options Screen 506
Chapter 24:
Backup, Restore and Mass Delete
509
Defining Backup 509
Worst Case Scenario 509
Why Backup? My Organization Does It 510
Why Backup? I Already Sync to My Computer. 511
What about my Media Card? 512
Where to Backup the BlackBerry? 512
Backup and Restore Your BlackBerry (Windows Computer) 514
How to Selectively Backup, Delete or Restore Data (Windows) 523
Automating the Backup Process (Windows) 525
Backup and Restore Your BlackBerry (Mac Computer) 527
Automating the Backup Process (Mac) 530
Chapter 25:
Battery and Power Options 531
How often should you charge your 8800/8300? 531
What happens when the battery gets low? 532
Can I re-charge my BlackBerry in the car? 533
Can I re-charge my BlackBerry from my computer? 533
Tips and tricks to Extend my Battery Life 533
Can I buy a longer life battery for my Blackberry? 535
Section 8: Adding Capabilities to Your
BlackBerry 536
Chapter 26:
Adding & Removing Software 537
Ways to Install New Software 538
Installing Software from Your BlackBerry Over-the-Air (OTA) 539
Installing Software - BlackBerry Desktop Manager (Windows) 541
Installing Software - PocketMac for BlackBerry (Apple Mac) 551
Removing Software Directly from your BlackBerry 554
Removing Software - BlackBerry Desktop Manager (Windows) 556
Removing Software - PocketMac for BlackBerry (Mac) 560
Chapter 27:
A Brief Software and Services
Guide 562
Purpose of this Brief Guide 562
Overview of Third Party Software and Services 563
Where to Find BlackBerry Software, Services & Technical Support 565
Fun
Stuff: Games from Magmic 567
Fun Stuff: FlipSide MP3 Player 568
Finding Things: Your Favorite Search Engines 570
Finding Things: Semantic Search from AskMeNow 570
All-In-One Services (Search, Travel, News, etc.) 571
All-In-One: PocketExpress 572
All-In-One: WorldMate Live 573
All-In-One: Yahoo Go! 573
Productivity Booster: Document Management with MasterDoc 574
PProductivity Booster: Microsoft Office Documents 575
Productivity Booster: eOffice from DynoPlex 576
Productivity Booster: Documents to Go(r) from DataViz, Inc. 577
Productivity Booster: High-Powered Task List 578
Productivity Booster: BBSmart Email Viewer 579
Productivity Booster: Faxing On Your BlackBerry 581
Productivity Booster: Mobile Forms 582
Productivity Booster: Mobile Sales Tracking Software 583
Productivity Booster: Track Expenses and Mileage 585
Safety: Use Your BlackBerry (More) Safely in Your Car 587
Anti-SPAM: Spam Prevention from SpamArrest(r) 588
Voicemail Tools: Voicemail to Text Services 589
Voicemail Tools: Voicemail from Other Phones 590
News and RSS Readers 591
News: FreeRange WebReader from FreeRange Communications 591
News: Viigo RSS Reader from Virtual Reach 592
News: QuickPlayer Streaming Radio Broadcasts 593
Reference: Translators, Phrase Books and other Dictionaries 594
Wireless Sync: Hosted Email and Enterprise Server 595
Cool: Buy Things from Your BlackBerry 595
Cool: BlackBerry Viewer from Rove Wireless 596
Cool: Video Your BlackBerry Screen with Project-a-Phone 597
Cool: Convert Document Pictures to Clearer Images & Text 599
Cool: Voice Over IP (VOIP) from Your BlackBerry 600
Chapter 28:
Where to Go for More Information
602
Resources to Access from the BlackBerry Itself 602
BlackBerry Made Simple Short Video Training for Individuals or Companies 604
BlackBerry Made Simple Video Training for Organizations 613
Upcoming Books from BlackBerry Made Simple 614
Thanks Again! 615
INDEX 616
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