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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:

           For Windows PC users... Click here to download Videos for your BlackBerry (Media Card Required)

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.


STEP 4:
For Apple Mac(tm) Users:
           For Apple Mac users... Click here to download Videos in a ZIP file and then follow the instructions below to install. (Media Card Required)

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.

STEP 5: (For Windows & Mac users) Download the PDF 1-page Getting Started Guide

           Open and view the Getting Started Guide in a separate window (for both Windows & Mac users)
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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  -- Dave Pluck, Entrepreneur, United Kingdom


How do I get the videos loaded - Mass Storage Mode?


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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.

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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.



BlackBerry Video Tutorial Library
(Updated: June 29, 2009)
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Status:
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VideosNow (View On Computer) Videos To Go
(View On BlackBerry)
Address/Contacts : Introduction & Tips On Finding Contacts - Addresses
Make your Contact List - address book powerful with these tips & tricks.
Available!
Address/Contacts : Add New in Contact List-Address Book, Add Picture, Editing
Easily add new contacts (addresses), add pictures to addresses and good tips.
Available!
Address/Contacts : Using Categories and Filtering Your Contacts
Use Categories to organize your Contact List (Address Book) - Filter to see only one category
Available!
Address/Contacts : View Activity List for Contacts
View all communications with a specific person from your Contact List (Email, SMS & more)
Available!
Address/Contacts : Add New Contact from Email Address
Instantly add new people to your address book from an email message.
Available!
Address/Contacts : Add New Contact from Phone Number or Call Log
Instantly add new people to your address book from your Phone Call logs. (Also see copy & paste)
Available!
Address/Contacts : Work with Groups of Contacts
How to create and manage groups of contacts - used for Email and SMS
Available!
Apps : Add New Software Wirelessly Directly on your BlackBerry (OTA)
Install Software Wirelessly Over the Air ("OTA") right from your BlackBerry
Available!
Apps : BlackBerry App World - Install and Basics
Learn how to Install and use BlackBerry App World
Available!
Apps : Remove or Delete Software Directly from Your BlackBerry
Remove or Delete Software Icons from your BlackBerry
Available!
Apps : Google Mobile Apps - How to Install
Install Google Mobile Apps and new Voice Search Feature for your BlackBerry wirelessly.
Available!
Apps : Google Voice Search (Mobile App)
Speak your Google searches - find pizza, restaurants, movies and more by simply talking to 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 : How to Turn On and Off
How to turn your BlackBerry On and Off
Available!
Basics : List of Home Screen Hot Keys (PDF)
List of keys to instantly start most icons - PDF (Download & Print)
Available!  
Basics : Using Your Spell Checker
How to make sure every email is spell checked. Some basics of using the Spell Checker.
Available!
Basics : Customizing Your Spell Checker
Adding and updating custom words to your Spell Checking Dictionary.
Available!
Basics : Understanding Your Top Status Bar
Knowing what all the icons mean on your top status bar and when you can send and receive email & browse the web.
Available!
Bluetooth : Bluetooth Headset - Setup
Get that Bluetooth headset or other device (computer, keyboard, etc.) working.
Available!
Bluetooth : Bluetooth Connection - Turn Off-On
How to turn on and off your Bluetooth Connection (for any device including a Headset)
Available!
Bluetooth : Bluetooth Headset - Using It
Become a Bluetooth pro with this video.
Available!
Calendar : Calendar Basics, Views, Different Calendars
Navigate Day, Week, Month and Agenda Views. Manage different calendars.
Available!
Calendar : Calendar Enable & Use Hotkeys
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!  
Calendar : Calendar - Quick Scheduling (Save Time)
The fastest way to schedule new calendar events.
Available!
Calendar : Calendar - Detailed Scheduling (Recurring, Alarms, More)
Detailed Scheduling - Recurring, Notes, Date & Time Tips
Available!
Calendar : Calendar - Setting Simple Alarm
Use your Calendar for a simple reminder alarm
Available!
Calendar : Calendar Options (Start and End Time, Color, More)
Personalize your Calendar with Options (Color, Initial View, Start/End of Day, Default Calendar Email)
Available!
Calendar : Setting Default Calendar (Email Address)
Set your Default Calendar ('Send Using:' Email address for new calendar events)
Available!
Calendar : Calendar Notify Ring Buzz Profile
Make sure your Calendar Alarms ring, vibrate or do nothing (Profiles)
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!
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!  
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!  
Desktop Manager : Installing (All Versions): BlackBerry Enterprise Server/Redirector Option
Installing as a BlackBerry Enterprise Server / Desktop Redirector user
Available!  
Desktop Manager : Modify, Repair, or Remove (All Versions): BlackBerry Desktop Manager Installations
Modify, Repair or Remove Desktop Manager
Available!  
Desktop Manager : Tour of Desktop Manager Software (4.6, 4.7)
Learning your way around the menus and icons.
Available!  
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!  
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!  
Desktop Manager : Sync to Computer (v4.7)-Part 3 of 3: Advanced Options
Advanced settings for synchronization - conflict resolution, filtering, and field mapping
Available!  
Desktop Manager : Transfer Media using Media Manager
Transfer videos, music, ringtones and pictures using Media Manager
Available!  
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!  
Desktop Manager : How to Restore Your BlackBerry (v4.7)
How to Backup and Restore your BlackBerry to your Windows computer.
Available!  
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!  
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!  
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!  
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!  
Email : Sending Email and Typing Basics
How to compose, reply, forward and send attachments. Also learn some good typing tips.
Available!
Email : Using Email Hotkeys - Short cuts
See how to save time in Email with the best hot keys.
Available!
Email : Quickly Send Email to Yourself (or CC)
Learn how to very quickly send email to yourself or add a cc to you. Great for quick reminders/notes.
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!  
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 : Set the Default 'Sent From' Email Address
How to set the default email address for new Email address and Calendar Events
Available!
Email Setup : Setup Internet Email (BlackBerry Internet Service)
How to setup your Internet (Personal) email.
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!
Email Setup : Change or Remove Internet Email Account
Adjusting, verifying or removing email accounts integrated using BlackBerry Internet Service
Available!
Fax : Receiving and Sending Faxes
Receive and send faxes from your BlackBerry (NOTE: Requires a separate electronic fax service such as www.efax.com)
Available!
Keyboard Lock : Keyboard Lock & Standby Mode: Put in Pocket or Purse
Avoid accidentally speed dialing anyone by using your keyboard lock.
Available!
Mapping/GPS : Enable GPS for Mapping Programs
How to turn on GPS on your BlackBerry for Mapping and Geotagging Pictures
Available!
Mapping/GPS : Google Maps - How to Install
Google Maps - How to Install it
Available!
Mapping/GPS : Google Maps - How to Use It
Google Maps - How to Use it and Tips / Tricks
Available!
Media Player : Save Time with the Find Feature
Find music, videos, ring tones, pictures and voice notes with the 'Find:' feature.
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 : Watching Videos on Your BlackBerry
Learn all the best Video Viewing tips -- Full Screen Mode, Now Playing, 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!  
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!  
Modem : BlackBerry as Modem Add'l Info. (PDF)
Additional information, links, and settings to help you setup your BlackBerry as a Modem.
Available!  
Multi-Tasking : Multi-Tasking (Switch Applications)
Do more things at the same time (Ex: check calendar while on a call, copy & paste from email to calendar)
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 - Setup
Setting up and using speed dial - a great time saver.
Available!
Phone : Speed Dial - Move, Change, Delete
Move, change or delete speed dial numbers.
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!
PowerTip : Save Time with Home Screen Hot Keys (Enable)
Save time with instant (one-key) starting of most Icons.
Available!
PowerTip : Save Time by Organizing Your Icons (Move, Hide, Show)
Instantly access your top icons, move between folders, hide and unhide icons.
Available!
PowerTip : Save Time with the Top Typing Tips
Learn the best typing tips: email addresses, web addresses, capitalization, contractions, misspellings, auto corrections, even multi-tasking.
Available!
PowerTip : Save Time with AutoText for Customized Typing
AutoText will save you lots of time with commonly typed things, also shortcuts for date, time, pin, phone number and software version.
Available!
PowerTip : Save Time when Selecting Dates & Times
How to quickly set dates and times using number keys and the Space Bar.
Available!
PowerTip : Save Time when Selecting List and Menu Items
Save time by using 'First Letter' trick in menus and lists.
Available!
PowerTip : Save Time with Convenience Keys
How to change the icons opened by your convenience keys.
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 and Download New Themes (Look and Feel)
How to change the look and feel of your BlackBerry (Zen, Icons, more)
Available!
SMS Text & MMS : SMS Text Message Basics
Learn the basics of sending SMS Text Messages
Available!
SMS Text & MMS : Separate or Combined SMS - MMS Inbox (Icon)
Create a separate SMS Text Message (& MMS) inbox Icon or combine with your Messages Icon
Available!
SMS Text & MMS : Tips to use AutoText and Nicknames in SMS-MMS
Quickly addressing SMS messages and using AutoText to save time with common phrases.
Available!
SMS Text & MMS : Setting SMS Options & Handling the 'SIM Card Full' Message
How to fix the 'SIM Card Full' message and using the SMS Text Options screen.
Available!
Sound Profiles : Changing Profile (Vibrate, Quiet, etc.)
Change how your BlackBerry notifies you of phone calls, ringing alarms, email, SMS and more.
Available!
Sound Profiles : 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!
Troubleshooting : Radio Off/On or Airplane Mode
Use for Airplane Mode or Flight Mode (turn off radio). Also, first thing to try when email/web is not working.
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
Dial by name, number, check status, battery, signal strength, and more.
Available!
Voice Dialing : Voice Dialing Options & Learning Your Voice (Adapt Digits)
Helping your BlackBerry to learn your own voice.
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
Web Browser Basics, Bookmarks, Hot Keys and More
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!  
Web Browser : Using Google Search & Call from the Browser
Be a Google pro on your BlackBerry - even call from search results (save time)
Available!
Word/Excel/PPT : Find your Docs to Go Icons Learn Basics
Locate and move the 'Docs to Go' icons to View and Edit MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint Documents
Available!
Word/Excel/PPT : Use Word to Go to Edit Microsoft Word Documents
View, Edit and Send MS Wordâ„¢ Documents (.doc, .docx) right from your BlackBerry
Available!
Word/Excel/PPT : Use Sheet to Go to Edit Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets
View, Edit and Email MS Excelâ„¢ Spreadsheets (.xls, .xlsx) right from your BlackBerry
Available!
Word/Excel/PPT : Use Slideshow to Go to Edit Microsoft PowerPoint Presentations
View, Edit and Send MS PowerPointâ„¢ Presentations (.ppt, .pptx) right from your BlackBerry, How to try or buy the Premium Edition
Available!

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Brief Table of Contents

Contents at a Glance 3
Detailed Contents 4
Authors & Acknowledgements 11
Other BlackBerry & Smartphone Learning Products 13
QUICK REFERENCE 14
Introduction 28
Chapter 1: Email Setup & Basics 30
Chapter 2: Windows(tm) PC Setup 50
Chapter 3: Windows(tm) PC Media & File Transfer 64
Chapter 4: Apple(r) Mac(tm) Setup 79
Chapter 5: Apple(tm) Mac(tm) Media & File Transfer 89
Chapter 6: Typing, Spelling & Help 97
Chapter 7: Save Time with AutoText 108
Chapter 8: Personalize your BlackBerry 112
Chapter 9: Sounds: Ring & Vibrate 127
Chapter 10: Phone & Voice Dialing 136
Chapter 11: Advanced Phone 152
Chapter 12: Email Like a Pro 162
Chapter 13: Advanced Email Topics 180
Chapter 14: Your Contact List 192
Chapter 15: Manage Your Calendar 210
Chapter 16: Get Tasks Done 228
Chapter 17: MemoPad: Sticky Notes 233
Chapter 18: SMS Text & MMS Messaging 242
Chapter 19: Even More Messaging 253
Chapter 20: Add Memory (Media Card) 269
Chapter 21: Your Music Player 272
Chapter 22: Snapping Pictures 285
Chapter 23: Fun with Videos 299
Chapter 24: Connect with Wi-Fi 305
Chapter 25: Connect with Bluetooth(tm) 311
Chapter 26: Connect as Tethered Modem 319
Chapter 27: Surf the Web 321
Chapter 28: Add or Remove Software 335
Chapter 29: Maps & Directions 346
Chapter 30: Other Applications 359
Chapter 31: Searching for Lost Stuff 364
Chapter 32: Secure Your Data 369
Chapter 33: Fixing Problems 374
Chapter 34: Videos and More Information 384
INDEX 389

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"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!

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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]

Contents at a Glance 4
Detailed Contents 5
Authors & Acknowledgements 12
Other BlackBerry & Smartphone Learning Products 14

QUICK REFERENCE 15
GETTING SETUP 16
STAY IN TOUCH 17
STAY ORGANIZED 18
BE ENTERTAINED 19
PERSONALIZE YOUR BLACKBERRY 20
ADD & REMOVE SOFTWARE ICONS 20
HOME SCREEN HOTKEYS (ONE KEY SHORTCUTS) 21
EMAIL MESSAGES HOTKEYS (ONE KEY SHORTCUTS) 23
WEB BROWSER HOTKEYS (ONE KEY SHORTCUTS) 24
CALENDAR HOTKEYS (ONE KEY SHORTCUTS) 25
TWO TYPES OF MENUS (FULL AND SHORT) 26
JUMP TO FIRST LETTER TRICK 26
SAVE TIME WITH THE SPACE BAR 27
SPACE BAR SETTING DATES & TIMES 28
NUMBER KEYS SETTING DATES & TIMES 28
SPACE BAR AS PAGE DOWN 29
TYPING ACCENTED OR SPECIAL CHARACTERS QUICKLY 29

Introduction 30
Congratulations on your BlackBerry Curve(tm) 8900 Series! 30
How to Get the Most Out of This Book 31

Chapter 1: Email Setup & Basics 32
IMPORTANT! Before You Read Any Further! 32
Starting and Exiting Icons 32
Your Home Screen 34
The Setup Wizard 34
Flying on an Airplane? How to Turn Off the Radio 35
Email Setup 36
Personal or Internet Email Setup 36
Advanced Email Settings 38
Wireless Email Reconciliation 39
Setup or Fine-Tune Email Accounts from Your Computer 43
Wireless Carrier BlackBerry Email Web Sites (Partial List) 43
Setting Up Your Corporate Email ("Enterprise Activation") 48
How can I tell if I am "Activated" on the BlackBerry Server? 49
Benefits of Being Connected to a BlackBerry Server 50

Chapter 2: Windows(tm) PC Setup 52
Download and Install of Desktop Manager & Free Videos! 52
Overview of BlackBerry Desktop Manager 54
Synchronizing your BlackBerry Using BlackBerry Desktop Manager 55
Advanced Sync Configuration Screens 60
Running the Desktop Manager Sync 62
Accepting or Rejecting Sync Changes 62
Troubleshooting Your Desktop Manager Sync 63
BlackBerry Technical Knowledge Base 65

Chapter 3: Windows(tm) PC Media & File Transfer 66
Using the Media Manager (in Desktop Manager) 67
BlackBerry Media Sync 72
Setting Up Your Media Sync 72
Syncing your Music 74
DRM Protected  Digital Rights Management 75
Using Windows(tm) Media Player to Sync Media 76

Chapter 4: Apple(r) Mac(tm) Setup 81
For Apple Macintosh Users  PocketMac for BlackBerry(tm) or Missing Sync for BlackBerry 81
Step 1: Download the PocketMac for BlackBerry Software 82
6 Videos and Email Tips at wwwMadeSimpleLearningcom
Step 2: Install PocketMac for BlackBerry(r) Software 84
Step 3: Setup the Synchronization 85
Step 4: Perform the Synchronization 89
Automating Daily Synchronization 90

Chapter 5: Apple(tm) Mac(tm) Media & File Transfer 91
Syncing iTunes and iPhoto to your BlackBerry with PocketMac(tm) 91
How to transfer Pictures, Songs, Videos & Documents onto your Media Card - Using "Mass Storage Mode" 92
BlackBerry Media Sync 94
Download and Installation 95
Setting Up Your Media Sync 96
Syncing your Music 97
DRM Protected  Digital Rights Management 98
Having Trouble / Need Help? 98

Chapter 6: Typing, Spelling & Help 99
The Trackball 99
Fine Tuning Your TrackBall (Sensitivity and Clicking Sound) 100
Press & Hold for Automatic Capitalization 100
Automatic Period & Cap at End of Sentence 100
Typing Symbols: Two Types  ALT and SYM keys 101
Quickly Typing Accented Letters and Other Symbols 102
Editing Text 102
The Mighty SPACE bar 103
Using the SPACE bar while typing an email address 103
Quickly Changing Drop Down Lists 103
Using Your Spell Checker 104
Adding Words to the Spelling Custom Dictionary 105
Edit or Delete Words from the Spelling Custom Dictionary 106
Enabling Spell Check for Outbound Email 107
Using BlackBerry Text Based Help (Help Icon) 108

Chapter 7: Save Time with AutoText 110
Saving Time with "Auto-Correcting" AutoText 110
Creating a New Custom AutoText Entry 110
Advanced AutoText Features  Macros  Time Stamp 112
Edit or Delete an AutoText Entry 113

Chapter 8: Personalize your BlackBerry 114
Moving Icons, Hiding and Deleting Icons 114
Moving Your Icons Within A Folder 114
How do I know when I'm in a Folder? 115
Moving Your Icons Between Folders 115
Hiding and Un-Hiding Icons 116
Setting Your Top 6 Icons 116
Using Folders to Organize Your Icons 117
Changing Your Font Size and Type 119
Selecting New Themes: The "Look & Feel" of Your BlackBerry 120
Downloading New Themes: 122
Changing the Home Screen Background Image or "Wallpaper" 123
Keyboard Lock and Standby Mode (Avoid Embarrassing Speed Dial!) 125
Changing Your Convenience Keys 126

Chapter 9: Sounds: Ring & Vibrate 129
Understanding Sound Profiles 129
Changing Your Main Phone Ring Tone 133
Finding a Louder Ring Tone / Download a New Ring Tone 133
Hearing a Different Tone when Special People Call (Exceptions) 134
Tie a Custom Ringtone to One Person in the Contacts Icon 136

Chapter 10: Phone & Voice Dialing 138
Your BlackBerry Phone and Voice Dialing 138
Adjusting the Volume on Calls 138
Muting Yourself on the Call 139
Adding Pauses and Waits in Phone Numbers 139
Changing Your Phone Ring Tone 140
Making a Call  Just Dialing a Phone Number 140
Answering a Call 141
Calling Voice Mail 141
When Voice Mail Does Not Work 141
Videos and Email Tips at www.MadeSimpleLearning.com 7
Why do I see Names and Numbers in my Call Logs? 142
How can I see missed calls on my Home Screen? 143
Quickly Dial from Contact List 143
Add New Contact Entry from Phone Call Logs and Copy/Paste 143
Ignoring and Muting Phone Calls 145
Muting a Ringing Call 147
Using the Call Log 147
Placing a Call from the Call Log 148
Setup Speed Dial 150
Using Voice Dialing 153

Chapter 11: Advanced Phone 154
Advanced Phone Topics 154
Using your Music as Ringtones (Phone Tune)154
Set a Custom Ring Tone for a Single Caller (Set One Song (MP3) as an Individual Person's Ringtone) 155
More with Voice Command 155
Voice Dialing / Voice Command Tips and Tricks157
Call Waiting  Calling a 2nd Person 157
Working with a Second Caller 158
Conference Calling 160
Dialing Letters in Phone Numbers or On the Phone 161
More Phone Tips and Tricks162
TTY or "TELETYPE" Support163

Chapter 12: Email Like a Pro 164
Getting Started with Email164
Email Inbox (Messages) Shortcut Keys "Hot Keys" 164
Composing Email 164
Sending Email from Contacts 166
Tip: "Q" To Quickly See a Person's Email Address 167
Replying To Messages 168
Attaching a "Contact" Entry (Address Book Entry) to Email 168
Viewing Pictures in Email Messages you receive 169
Attaching a File to Email 169
Setting the "Importance" of the Email: 170
Opening Email Attachments & Supported Formats 171
Using Documents to Go(tm) to View and Edit Email Attachments 172
Email Attachment Viewer Tips and Tricks 173
Editing with Documents to Go: 174
Using the Standard Document Viewer 175
Using Sheet to Go or Slideshow to Go (MS Excel(tm) or PowerPoint(tm)) 175
Searching for Messages (Email, SMS, MMS) 180
The General Messages Search Command 180
Using the "Search Sender" or "Search Recipient" Command 181

Chapter 13: Advanced Email Topics 182
Switching Input Language for Email and More 182
Sending From a Different Email Account ("Send Using") 183
Setting your Default "Sent From" Email Address 184
Changing the Way your Email Looks and Functions 185
Email Reconciliation ("Deletes" and sometimes your Email "Opens") 185
Easily Adding Signatures to Your Emails 186
Spell Checking Your Emails 189
Receive Emails on Both BlackBerry and Your Computer  Important Setting 189
Filtering Your Messages for SMS, Calls and More 191

Chapter 14: Your Contact List 194
The "Heart" of Your BlackBerry 194
How to get contacts from my SIM card onto my Contact List 194
How do I get my Addresses on my BlackBerry? 195
When is your "Contact List" Most Useful? 195
How to Easily Add New Addresses 196
Why Can I Not See All My Names & Addresses? 201
How to Easily "Find:" Names & Addresses 202
Managing your Contacts 203
How do you know when your Contact list is "Filtered"? 209
Use Groups as Mailing Lists 209
8 Videos and Email Tips at wwwMadeSimpleLearningcom

Chapter 15: Manage Your Calendar 212
Organizing Your Life with Your Calendar 212
How do I get my Calendar from my Computer to my BlackBerry? 212
Calendar Shortcut Keys "Hot Keys" 212
Switching Views and Days in the Calendar 213
Scheduling Appointments 214
Quick Scheduling 214
Detailed Scheduling 215
Customizing Your Calendar with Options 216
Copying and Pasting Information into Your Calendar or Any Icon 218
Dialing the Phone from a Ringing Calendar Alarm 220
Alarms and Recurring Appointments 221
Adjust Your Calendar (and Task) Alarms in Sound Profiles 221
What if you need more Snooze time? 225
Inviting Attendees and Working with Meeting Invitations 225
Google Sync for 226

Chapter 16: Get Tasks Done 230
The Task Icon 230
How do I get my Tasks from my Computer to my BlackBerry? 230
Viewing Tasks On Your BlackBerry (Hot Key: T) 230
Adding A New Task 231
Categorizing Your Tasks 231
Filtering Tasks 232
Finding Tasks 233
"Checking-Off" or Completing Tasks 233
Handling a Task Alarm 233
Adjusting the way Task Alarms Notify You 234
Sorting Your Tasks & Task Options 234

Chapter 17: MemoPad: Sticky Notes 235
How do I get my MemoPad items ("Notes") from my Computer to my BlackBerry? 235
1,001 Uses for the MemoPad (Notes) Feature 236
Adding or Editing Memos on the BlackBerry 236
Quickly Locating or ÃÆâ€™Ãƒâ€ ÃƒÆ’¢â‚¬â„¢ÃƒÆ’‚¢ÃÆâ€™Ãƒâ€šÃ‚¢ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…¡Ã‚¬ÃÆâ€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã‚¹Ãƒâ€¦Ã¢â‚¬Å“Finding' Memos 237
Ordering Frequently Used Memos 237
Viewing Your Memos 238
Organizing your Memos with Categories 238
To File a Memo in a New or Existing Category: 239
To ÃÆâ€™Ãƒâ€ ÃƒÆ’¢â‚¬â„¢ÃƒÆ’‚¢ÃÆâ€™Ãƒâ€šÃ‚¢ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…¡Ã‚¬ÃÆâ€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã‚¹Ãƒâ€¦Ã¢â‚¬Å“Un-Filter' (Turn off the Filter) on Your MemoPad: 240
Switch Application / Multi-Tasking 240
Forward Memos via Email, SMS, or BlackBerry Messenger 241
Other Memo Menu Commands 242
Memo Tips and Tricks 243

Chapter 18: SMS Text & MMS Messaging 244
Text & Multi-Media Messaging 244
SMS Text Messaging on your BlackBerry 244
Composing SMS Text Messages 245
Option #1: Sending an SMS message from the message list 245
Option #2: Sending SMS message from the Contact List 246
Basic SMS Menu Commands 246
Advanced SMS Menu Commands and Options 247
Opening and Replying to SMS Messages 248
Need to find an SMS or MMS message? 248
SMS Tips and Tricks 250
MMS Messaging on your BlackBerry 250
Sending MMS from the Message List 250
Sending a Media file as an MMS from the Media Icon 251
Basic MMS Menu Commands 252
Advanced MMS Commands: 253
MMS and SMS Text Troubleshooting: 254

Chapter 19: Even More Messaging 255
PIN Messaging and Sending Your PIN with the "Mypin" Shortcut 255
Replying to a PIN Message 256
Adding Someone's PIN to your Contacts 256
BlackBerry Messenger 258
Setting up BlackBerry Messenger 258
Add Contacts to your BlackBerry Messenger Group 259
Joining a Fellow User's BlackBerry Messenger Group 260
BlackBerry Messenger Menu Commands 261
Videos and Email Tips at wwwMadeSimpleLearningcom 9
BlackBerry Messenger Options Screen 261
Starting or Continuing Conversations 262
Using the Emoticons (Smiley Faces and More)262
Sending Files or Voice Notes to a Message Buddy 263
Notification of New Messenger Item or PING266
PING a Contact 266
Using the "My Status" BlackBerry Messenger Options (Your Availability to Others) 267
Conferencing with BlackBerry Messenger 267
Using AIM(tm), Yahoo(tm) and Google Talk(tm) Messaging 268
To Install Instant Messenger Applications on the BlackBerry 269

Chapter 20: Add Memory (Media Card) 271
How to Boost Your Memory with a Media Card 271

Chapter 21: Your Music Player 274
Listening to Your Music 274
Important Media Player Keys (Song and Video)274
Getting Your Music & Playlists on to your BlackBerry 275
Downloading and Saving Music or Videos from the Web 275
Playing your Music 276
Finding and Playing an Individual Song 277
Controlling Your Song or Video in the BlackBerry Media Player 278
Using ÃÆâ€™Ãƒâ€ ÃƒÆ’¢â‚¬â„¢ÃƒÆ’‚¢ÃÆâ€™Ãƒâ€šÃ‚¢ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…¡Ã‚¬ÃÆâ€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã‚¹Ãƒâ€¦Ã¢â‚¬Å“Now PlayingÃÆâ€™Ãƒâ€ ÃƒÆ’¢â‚¬â„¢ÃƒÆ’‚¢ÃÆâ€™Ãƒâ€šÃ‚¢ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…¡Ã‚¬ÃÆâ€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚¦' to get back to your Video or Song 279
Setting a New Song or Ring Tone as Your Phone Ring Tone 279
Playing all your Music and Shuffle 280
To Repeat Playing a Song or Video 281
Finding your Music when you use a Memory Card 282
Playing one of Your Playlists 282
To Create Playlists from your Computer 283
To Create Playlists on your BlackBerry 283
Music Player Tips and Tricks 285
Streaming Music 286

Chapter 22: Snapping Pictures 287
Using the Camera 287
Camera Features and Buttons 287
Adjusting the Viewfinder Mode 288
Using the Camera Zoom 289
Icons in the Camera Screen 289
Setting the Flash Mode and Zoom 291
Changing the Default Flash Mode 292
Adjusting the Size of the Picture 292
Adjusting the White Balance 293
Adjusting the Picture Quality 293
Geotagging - Adding GPS location to New Pictures 294
Managing Picture Storage 295
Using the Optional Media Card 296
To Store Pictures on the Media Card 296
Viewing Pictures stored in Memory 297
Option #1: Viewing from the Camera program 297
Option #2: Viewing from the Media menu 297
To view a Slide Show 298
Take a Picture and Set as Caller ID or Home Screen Wallpaper 298
Transferring Pictures To or From Your BlackBerry 299

Chapter 23: Fun with Videos 301
Having Fun with Videos 301
Adding Videos to Your BlackBerry 301
Using Your Video Recorder 301
Changing Your Video Recording Options 303
Supported Video Formats for the BlackBerry(r) 8900 Smartphone 304
Viewing Videos on the BlackBerry 305
Playing a Video 305

Chapter 24: Connect with Wi-Fi 307
Understanding Wi-Fi on Your BlackBerry 307
Setting up Wi-Fi on Your BlackBerry 307
Changing/Prioritizing Your Wi-Fi Connection 310
Prioritizing Your Networks 312

Chapter 25: Connect with Bluetooth(tm) 313
Bluetooth 313
Using Bluetooth on your BlackBerry 313
Bluetooth Security Tips: 315
10 Videos and Email Tips at wwwMadeSimpleLearningcom
Supported Devices 315
How to Pair Your BlackBerry with a Bluetooth Device 315
Answering and Making Calls with the Headset 317
Bluetooth Setup Menu Commands 318
Send and Receive Files with Bluetooth 319
Streaming Bluetooth Stereo 320
Bluetooth Troubleshooting 320

Chapter 26: Connect as Tethered Modem 321
Getting Set Up 321
Using your BlackBerry as a Modem Usually Costs Extra 321

Chapter 27: Surf the Web 323
Web Browsing on Your BlackBerry 323
Web Browser Shortcut Keys 324
Go To a Web Page: Your Start Page or the "Go To" Page 324
To Copy or Send the Web Page you are Viewing 327
Setting and Naming Bookmarks (eg Local Weather) 328
Setting Your Browser Start Page (Bookmarks/Home/Start) 330
Using Your Bookmarks to Browse the Web 332
Search with Google 333
To Copy or Send the Web Page you are Viewing 335
Search with Yahoo! Mobile 335
Web Browser Tips and Tricks 336

Chapter 28: Add or Remove Software 337
Downloading and Adding New Software Icons 337
Ways to Install New Software 338
Wirelessly Installing Software Directly from Your BlackBerry Over-the-Air ("OTA") 338
Downloading and Installing Games and other Icons on your BlackBerry 340
Social Networking: Flikr(tm), MySpace(tm), facebook(tm), and more 342
Removing Software Icons 345
Removing Software Directly from your BlackBerry 345

Chapter 29: Maps & Directions 348
BlackBerry Maps, Google Maps, Bluetooth GPS 348
Enable GPS on Your BlackBerry 348
Using BlackBerry Maps 348
To Get Directions with BlackBerry Maps 350
BlackBerry Maps Menu Commands 351
Google Maps: Downloading & Installing 353
Google Map Menu Commands 354
Search / Finding an Address ("Location") Or Business 354
Google Map Shortcut Keys 356
Switching Views in Google Maps 357
See Your Current Location  The Little Blue Dot 357
See Current Traffic in Google Maps 359
Getting Directions with Google Maps 359

Chapter 30: Other Applications 361
Calculator (Hot Key "U") 361
Clock 362
Voice Notes Recorder 364
Password Keeper 365

Chapter 31: Searching for Lost Stuff 366
Understanding How Search Works 366
Search Built into Messages (Email) 366
Finding the Search Icon (Hot Key: S) 366
Search Several Icons at Once: 367
Searching for Names or Text 367
Search Tips and Tricks 369

Chapter 32: Secure Your Data 371
What if your BlackBerry was Lost or Stolen? 371
Prepare for the Worst Case Scenario 371
Coloring Secure and Non-Secure Email 373
Other Email Security Tips 374
Web Browsing Security Tips 374
If You Lose Your BlackBerry 375
How to Turn Off ("Disable") Password Security 375
SIM Card Security Options 375

Chapter 33: Fixing Problems 376
BlackBerry Running Slow? Clear Out the Event Log 376
Videos and Email Tips at wwwMadeSimpleLearningcom 11
BlackBerry Running Slow? Close Unused Icons Running in Background 376
Automatic Memory Cleaning  Keep It Running Smoothly 377
Understanding Your Wireless Data Connection379
Trouble with Email, Web or Phone? Turn Off & On your Radio 380
Trouble with Email, Web or Phone? Register Now 381
Trouble with Email or Web? Send Service Books 381
Trouble with General Slowness or Email/Web? Try a Soft Reset 383
When you really need to start overÃÆâ€™Ãƒâ€ ÃƒÆ’¢â‚¬â„¢ÃƒÆ’‚¢ÃÆâ€™Ãƒâ€šÃ‚¢ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…¡Ã‚¬ÃÆâ€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚¦ Hard Reset (Remove Battery) 383
Traveling?  How to Avoid a Huge Data or Voice Roaming Phone Bill 384
Still cannot fix your problems? 385

Chapter 34: Videos and More Information 386
Made Simple Learning Short Video Training Perfect for You and Your Entire Organization386
Recent Books from Made Simple Learning 388
Where to go for more information? 388
Resources to Access from the BlackBerry Itself388
Thanks Again! 390

INDEX 391


 


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