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


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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.

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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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Title

Status:
Coming Soon vs. Available!
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!
Basics : Turn Your Pearl On and Off
How to turn on and off your BlackBerry Pearl 8100
Available!  
Basics : Learning Your Way Around
The basics of how to get around using the trackball, escape key and more.
Available!
Basics : Stand By Mode (put in pocket)
How to avoid accidental keypress using Standby Mode.
Available!
Basics : Organizing Your Icons (Move / Hide)
How to move and hide icons.
Available!
Basics : Changing Side Convenience Keys
Instant (one-click) access to your favorite icons.
Available!
Basics : Changing the Theme (Look & Feel)
Personalize your BlackBerry so it looks and works better with Themes.
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 Basics, Views and Hot Keys
How to Invite people to meetings scheduled on your Calendar (Includes 'Lookup')
Available!
Calendar : Calendar: List of Hot Keys (View/Print - 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 Options (Start and End Time, Color, More)
Personalize your Calendar with Options (Color, Initial View, Start/End of Day, Defaults)
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 : How to take a picture (and put on your Home Screen)
Use your BlackBerry camera to take a picture then put it on your home screen, behind the icons.
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 Palmƒ¢â‚ž‚¢ or Windowsƒ¢â‚ž‚¢ Mobile device to new BlackBerry
Available!  
Email : Setting Inbox Display & General Options
Configure your email inbox to show 1 or 2 lines, header only, show/hide time, number of total or unread messages, auto more, hiding filed messages and more.
Available!
Email : Sending Email and Typing Basics
How to send email and some save time with these typing tips.
Available!
Email : Email Hotkeys - Short cuts (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 : 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 : 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 : Activate Corporate Email (BlackBerry Enterprise Server)
Using Enterprise Activation to connect to a BlackBerry Enterprise Server
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!
Mapping & GPS : Google Maps - Download & Installing It
How to get this great free application from Google.
Available!
Mapping & GPS : Google Maps - How to Use It
Get the most out of Google Maps (find an address or business). Get directions.
Available!
Mapping & GPS : Google Maps - Map Address Book & Find Directions
Mapping Address Book entries and finding turn-by-turn directions.
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!
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!  
Phone : Speed Dial
Setting up and using speed dial - a great time saver.
Available!
Phone : Calling Voice Mail
Speed dial for voice mail
Available!
Phone : Viewing Call Logs in Messages Inbox
Excellent trick to make sure you see all your communication (voice, email, SMS) in your Messages Inbox.
Available!
Phone : Typing & Sending Call Notes
How to take notes about your phone call while still on the phone.
Available!
Phone : Check Calendar, Addresses, Email
Multi-tasking to check your calendar, address book or email WHILE on a phone call.
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 : Pictures: 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!
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 Timezone, Date & Time
Where to set your time zone, date and 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 : Setting Your Owner Info.
Make sure people know how to get your BlackBerry back to you if you lose or misplace it.
Available!
Settings : Setting Your Trackball Sound & Sensitivity
Fine tune your trackball - so it moves and sounds the way you like.
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 : Service Books (Internet Users)
Sometimes this trick works to get email & web back up and running.
Available!
Typing : SureType vs. Multi-Tap
Learn how to type on your BlackBerry (SureType vs. Multi-Tap modes)
Available!
Typing : SureType Tips
Learn how to get the most from SureType typing.
Available!
Typing : Save Time with AutoText
Save a lot of time using the innovative AutoText feature
Available!
Voice Dial : Voice Dialing Basics
Voice dialing with ease.
Available!
Voice Dial : Voice Dialing Prompts and My Number
Fine tune voice dialing by turning on or off prompts and get it to say your phone number.
Available!
Web Browser : Getting Started, Moving Around, Bookmarks
Save time in the Web Browser with the best hot keys.
Available!
Web Browser : Using Shortcut keys in your Browser
Save time with all the best keyboard shortcuts for your Web Browser
Available!
Web Browser : Web Browser: 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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This Easy-to-Read Guide helps the BlackBerry user setup and become a power user of every feature imaginable on Pearl(TM) 8100, 8110, 8120, 8130 and all 81xx Series BlackBerry Smartphones. 

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Customer Reviews of Our BlackBerry Made Simple Books

[Top of Page] 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.

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Detailed Table of Contents:    [Top of Page]

Table of Contents. - Page 5

Authors & Acknowledgements. 14

Introduction. 16

Congratulations on your BlackBerry Pearl! 16

How This Book is Organized. 18

Section 1: Getting Started With Your BlackBerry Pearl 21

Chapter 1: Beginning to Use Your Pearl 22

Learning Keys, Buttons & Icons. 22

Icons: What do they all do?. 23

Starting and Exiting Icons. 32

Moving and Hiding Icons. 34

Seeing your Top 5 Icons on the Zen Theme 38

Changing Your Font Size and Type. 39

Themes: The Look and Feel of Your BlackBerry 40

Standby Mode (Avoid Embarrassing Speed Dial!) 46

Changing Your Convenience Keys. 47

Using MicroSD Memory Cards (Media Card) 48

Using BlackBerry Help. 50

Chapter 2: Typing and Sounds (Profiles) on Your Pearl 53

SureType(tm) and Multitap Typing. 53

Automatic Period & Cap at End of Sentence 57

Using Symbols. 57

Editing Text. 58

Saving Time with AutoText. 59

Using Custom Word Lists. 62

The Mighty SPACE Bar. 63

The Trackball 64

Understanding Profiles. 66

Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Email  74

Creating your BlackBerry Email Account 74

Set Up Personal (Internet) Email from the BlackBerry 76

Setting Up Your Corporate Email (Enterprise Activation) 77

Benefits of Being Connected to a BlackBerry Server 79

Setting up Email Accounts and Signatures From Your Computer 81

Section 2: Managing your Life with Your Pearl 88

Chapter 4: Sharing or Synchronizing Information 89

Loading Your Addresses, Calendar, Tasks & Memos 89

For Microsoft Windows Users  -  Desktop Manager 91

For Apple Macintosh Users  -  PocketMac for BlackBerry or Missing Sync for BlackBerry 123

Connecting to a BlackBerry Enterprise Server 136

Chapter 5: Your Address Book: The Heart of your BlackBerry Pearl
The Heart of Your Pearl 140

How do I get my Addresses to my BlackBerry? 141

How do I keep my Address Book in Sync with My Computer? 141

When is Your Address Book Most Useful? 141

How to Easily Add New Addresses. 142

How to Easily Find Names & Addresses 146

Managing your Contacts. 148

Use Groups as Mailing Lists. 154

Using the SIM Card to Store Contacts 155

Chapter 6: Organize with Calendar, Tasks and MemoPad 159

Organizing You Life with Your Calendar 160

How do I get my Calendar from my Computer to my BlackBerry? 160

How do I keep my Calendar in Sync with My Computer? 160

Switching Views and Days in the Calendar 161

Scheduling Appointments. 162

Detailed Scheduling. 162

Inviting Attendees and Working with Meeting Invitations 165

Customizing Your Calendar with Options 167

Calendar Navigation Hot Keys or Shortcuts 169

Copying and Pasting Information into Your Calendar 170

Alarms and Recurring Appointments 172

To Snooze a Ringing Calendar or Task Alarm 174

The Task Icon. 176

How do Sync my Task List to my BlackBerry? 176

Viewing Tasks On Your BlackBerry. 177

Adding A New Task. 177

Categorizing Your Tasks. 178

Finding Tasks. 179

Checking-off or Completing Tasks 180

Sorting Your Tasks & Task Options. 181

The MemoPad. 182

How do I Sync my MemoPad to my BlackBerry? 182

1,001 Uses for the MemoPad (Notes) Feature 182

Using the Memo Features. 183

Synching Memos from your computer 183

Composing New Memos on the Pearl 184

Organizing your Memos with Categories 186

Switch Application / Multi-Tasking. 188

Forward Memos via Email 190

Other Memo Menu Commands. 191

Memo Tips and Tricks. 193

Chapter 7: Search Icon - Find Just About Anything 194

Understanding How Search Works. 194

Expanding Your Search to Several Icons: 196

Searching for Names or Text. 197

Search Tips and Tricks. 200

Section 3: Communicating With Your Pearl 202

Chapter 8: Getting Started with Email 203


Composing Email 203

Sending Email from your Address Book 206

Tip To See a Person's Email Address 208

Replying To Messages. 209

Attaching an Address Book Entry to Email 209

Attaching a File to Email 210

Setting the Importance ƒ’†€™ƒ€â‚„ƒ’â‚ ƒ¢â€š¬â€ž¢ƒ’†€™ƒ¢â€š¬ ƒ’‚¢ƒ¢â‚š‚¬ƒ¢â‚ž‚¢ƒ’†€™ƒ€â‚„ƒ’ₚƒ€š‚¢ƒ’†€™ƒ€š‚¢ƒ’‚¢ƒ¢â‚š‚¬ƒ€‚¡ƒ’ₚƒ€š‚¬ƒ’†€™ƒ¢â€š¬‚¦ƒ’ₚƒ€š‚¡ƒ’†€™ƒ€â‚„ƒ’â‚ ƒ¢â€š¬â€ž¢ƒ’†€™ƒ€š‚¢ƒ’‚¢ƒ¢â€š¬…¡ƒ€š‚¬ƒ’₦ƒ€š‚¡ƒ’†€™ƒ€â‚„ƒ’‚¢ƒ¢â‚š‚¬ƒ€‚¡ƒ’†€™ƒ¢â€š¬…¡ƒ’ₚƒ€š‚ of the Email: 212

Opening Email Attachments & Supported Formats 213

Email Attachment Tips and Tricks. 219

Filtering Your Messages for SMS, Calls and More 220

Chapter 9: Advanced Email Topics 223

Introduction. 223

Writing Email in Other Languages. 223

Sending From a Different Email Account (Send Using ƒ’†€™ƒ€â‚„ƒ’â‚ ƒ¢â€š¬â€ž¢ƒ’†€™ƒ¢â€š¬ ƒ’‚¢ƒ¢â‚š‚¬ƒ¢â‚ž‚¢ƒ’†€™ƒ€â‚„ƒ’ₚƒ€š‚¢ƒ’†€™ƒ€š‚¢ƒ’‚¢ƒ¢â‚š‚¬ƒ€‚¡ƒ’ₚƒ€š‚¬ƒ’†€™ƒ¢â€š¬‚¦ƒ’ₚƒ€š‚¡ƒ’†€™ƒ€â‚„ƒ’â‚ ƒ¢â€š¬â€ž¢ƒ’†€™ƒ€š‚¢ƒ’‚¢ƒ¢â€š¬…¡ƒ€š‚¬ƒ’₦ƒ€š‚¡ƒ’†€™ƒ€â‚„ƒ’‚¢ƒ¢â‚š‚¬ƒ€‚¡ƒ’†€™ƒ¢â€š¬…¡ƒ’ₚƒ€š‚) 225

Setting your Default 'Sent From' Email Address 226

Changing the Way your Email Looks and Functions 226

Email Reconciliation. 227

Easily Adding Signatures to Your Emails 229

Chapter 10: Your Phone and Voice Dialing 233

Your Pearl Phone and Voice Dialing. 233

Changing Your Ringtone. 234

Calling Voice Mail 234

Placing a Call 235

Answering a Call 235

Why do I see Names and Numbers in my Call Logs? 236

Add New Addresses from Your Phone Call Logs 237

Ignoring and Muting Phone Calls. 238

Using the Call Log. 241

Adjusting the Volume on Calls. 243

Setting up Speed Dialing. 244

Using Voice Dialing. 247

Chapter 11: Advanced Phone Topics 249

More with Voice Command. 249

Voice Command Tips and Tricks. 251

Call Waiting  -  Calling a 2nd Person. 252

Working with a Second Caller. 254

Call Forwarding. 256

Conference Calling. 257

How can I see missed calls on my Home Screen? 260

TTY or 'TELETYPE' ƒ’†€™ƒ€â‚„ƒ’â‚ ƒ¢â€š¬â€ž¢ƒ’†€™ƒ¢â€š¬ ƒ’‚¢ƒ¢â‚š‚¬ƒ¢â‚ž‚¢ƒ’†€™ƒ€â‚„ƒ’ₚƒ€š‚¢ƒ’†€™ƒ€š‚¢ƒ’‚¢ƒ¢â‚š‚¬ƒ€‚¡ƒ’ₚƒ€š‚¬ƒ’†€™ƒ¢â€š¬‚¦ƒ’ₚƒ€š‚¡ƒ’†€™ƒ€â‚„ƒ’â‚ ƒ¢â€š¬â€ž¢ƒ’†€™ƒ€š‚¢ƒ’‚¢ƒ¢â€š¬…¡ƒ€š‚¬ƒ’₦ƒ€š‚¡ƒ’†€™ƒ€â‚„ƒ’‚¢ƒ¢â‚š‚¬ƒ€‚¡ƒ’†€™ƒ¢â€š¬…¡ƒ’ₚƒ€š‚ Support. 260

Adding Pauses and Waits in Phone Numbers 261

Dialing Letters in Phone Numbers or On the Phone 261

More Phone Tips and Tricks. 263

Chapter 12: SMS Text and Multi-Media Messaging 264

Text & Multi-Media Messaging. 264

SMS Text Messaging on the Pearl 265

Basic SMS Menu Commands. 267

Advanced SMS Menu Commands. 268

Opening and Replying to SMS Messages 270

Searching for Messages. 270

SMS Tips and Tricks. 273

MMS Messaging on the Pearl 273

MMS Troubleshooting: 279

Chapter 13: PIN, BlackBerry and Other Instant Messengers 280

PIN Messaging. 280

BlackBerry Messenger. 284

BlackBerry Messenger Menu Commands 287

Pinging a Contact. 291

Using AIM, Yahoo and Google Talk Messaging 292

Chapter 14: Connecting with Bluetooth 295

Bluetooth - Defined. 295

Using Bluetooth on the Pearl 296

Bluetooth Security Tips: 298

Supported Devices. 299

How to Pair the Pearl with a Bluetooth Device 299

Answering and Making Calls with the Headset 301

Bluetooth Setup Menu Commands. 302

Send and Receive Files with Bluetooth 304

Bluetooth Troubleshooting. 304

Section 4: Web Browsing. 306

Chapter 15: Web Browsing on the Pearl 307


The Browser Menu. 308

Web Browser Shortcut Keys. 311

Using the 'Go To' ƒ’†€™ƒ€â‚„ƒ’â‚ ƒ¢â€š¬â€ž¢ƒ’†€™ƒ¢â€š¬ ƒ’‚¢ƒ¢â‚š‚¬ƒ¢â‚ž‚¢ƒ’†€™ƒ€â‚„ƒ’ₚƒ€š‚¢ƒ’†€™ƒ€š‚¢ƒ’‚¢ƒ¢â‚š‚¬ƒ€‚¡ƒ’ₚƒ€š‚¬ƒ’†€™ƒ¢â€š¬‚¦ƒ’ₚƒ€š‚¡ƒ’†€™ƒ€â‚„ƒ’â‚ ƒ¢â€š¬â€ž¢ƒ’†€™ƒ€š‚¢ƒ’‚¢ƒ¢â€š¬…¡ƒ€š‚¬ƒ’₦ƒ€š‚¡ƒ’†€™ƒ€â‚„ƒ’‚¢ƒ¢â‚š‚¬ƒ€‚¡ƒ’†€™ƒ¢â€š¬…¡ƒ’ₚƒ€š‚ Command (Your Address Bar) 311

To Copy or Send the Web Page you are Viewing 313

Setting and Naming Bookmarks (e.g. Local Weather) 314

Using Folders to Organize Bookmarks 316

Browser Options: See Bookmark List or Home Page 318

Using Your Bookmarks to Browse the Web 319

Security Options for the Web Browser 320

'Pushing' ƒ’†€™ƒ€â‚„ƒ’â‚ ƒ¢â€š¬â€ž¢ƒ’†€™ƒ¢â€š¬ ƒ’‚¢ƒ¢â‚š‚¬ƒ¢â‚ž‚¢ƒ’†€™ƒ€â‚„ƒ’ₚƒ€š‚¢ƒ’†€™ƒ€š‚¢ƒ’‚¢ƒ¢â‚š‚¬ƒ€‚¡ƒ’ₚƒ€š‚¬ƒ’†€™ƒ¢â€š¬‚¦ƒ’ₚƒ€š‚¡ƒ’†€™ƒ€â‚„ƒ’â‚ ƒ¢â€š¬â€ž¢ƒ’†€™ƒ€š‚¢ƒ’‚¢ƒ¢â€š¬…¡ƒ€š‚¬ƒ’₦ƒ€š‚¡ƒ’†€™ƒ€â‚„ƒ’‚¢ƒ¢â‚š‚¬ƒ€‚¡ƒ’†€™ƒ¢â€š¬…¡ƒ’ₚƒ€š‚ Web Content to the Pearl 322

Search with Yahoo! Mobile. 325

Search with Google. 325

Web Browser Tips and Tricks. 326

Section 5: Multi-Media Features of the Pearl 328

Chapter 16: Working with the Camera and Pictures 329


Using the Camera. 329

Camera Features and Buttons. 330

Setting the Flash Mode. 333

Adjusting the Size of the Picture. 335

Adjusting the White Balance. 336

Adjusting the Picture Quality. 336

Using the Zoom... 337

Managing Picture Storage. 338

Using the Optional Media Card. 340

Encryption of Your Media Card (.rem file extension) 341

Viewing Pictures stored in Memory. 342

Adding Pictures to Contacts for Caller ID 344

Transferring Pictures To or From Your Pearl 345

'Mass Storage Mode'ƒ’†€™ƒ€â‚„ƒ’â‚ ƒ¢â€š¬â€ž¢ƒ’†€™ƒ¢â€š¬ ƒ’‚¢ƒ¢â‚š‚¬ƒ¢â‚ž‚¢ƒ’†€™ƒ€â‚„ƒ’ₚƒ€š‚¢ƒ’†€™ƒ€š‚¢ƒ’‚¢ƒ¢â‚š‚¬ƒ€‚¡ƒ’ₚƒ€š‚¬ƒ’†€™ƒ¢â€š¬‚¦ƒ’ₚƒ€š‚¡ƒ’†€™ƒ€â‚„ƒ’â‚ ƒ¢â€š¬â€ž¢ƒ’†€™ƒ€š‚¢ƒ’‚¢ƒ¢â€š¬…¡ƒ€š‚¬ƒ’₦ƒ€š‚¡ƒ’†€™ƒ€â‚„ƒ’‚¢ƒ¢â‚š‚¬ƒ€‚¡ƒ’†€™ƒ¢â€š¬…¡ƒ’ₚƒ€š‚ and the Media Manager 346

Camera Tips and Tricks. 346

Chapter 17: Working with Music and Videos 347

Adding Music, Videos, and Pictures to the Pearl 348

Transferring Media using BlackBerry Desktop Manager (Windows) 348

Transfer Media using 'Mass Storage Mode' (Windows or Mac) 354

Transferring Media using Bluetooth and Mass Storage Mode on a Windows Computer 357

Storing Music on the Micro SD Card. 360

Using Playlists (Folders) 360

Playing your Music. 362

Using your Music as Ringtones (Phone Tune) 364

Music Player Tips and Tricks. 366

Converting DVD's and Videos to Play on the Pearl 366

Converting Videos using a Windows computer 367

Supported Video Formats for the BlackBerry Pearl 368

Viewing Videos on the Pearl 369

Section 6: Your Pearl as Traveling Companion 371

Chapter 18: Mapping with Your BlackBerry & BlackBerry As Tethered Modem 372


BlackBerry Maps, Google Maps, Bluetooth GPS 372

Using Your Built-in GPS or Bluetooth GPS 373

Using Third Party GPS Enabled Software 373

Pairing the Pearl and the Bluetooth GPS 374

Using BlackBerry Maps. 375

BlackBerry Maps Menu Commands. 378

Google Maps: Downloading & Installing 380

Google Map Menu Commands. 381

Google Maps: Finding An Address ('Location') Or Business 381

Switching Views in Google Maps. 382

See Current Traffic in Google Maps. 383

Tethered Modem with a Mac Computer 385

Tethered Modem with a Windows Computer 388

Troubleshooting Your BlackBerry As A Modem 405

Section 7: The Kitchen Sink- Troubleshooting, Backup and Utilities 408

Chapter 19: Troubleshooting Your Wireless Signal 409


Wireless: Your Connection to the World 409

The 'Layer Cake' of Voice and Data Connections 410

Understanding When It Is Working. 413

Step 1: Radio Off/On. 416

Step 2: Register Now.. 416

Step 3: Hard Reset (Remove Battery) 417

Step 4: Send Service Books (For BlackBerry Internet Service or 'Personal Email' Users) 418

What Might Cause Data Connection Problems 421

Traveling to another Country? Avoid a Phone Bill Surprise 421

Access Point or TCP Network Settings (Required for Some Third Party Software) 423

What are the APN ('Access Point Name'ƒ’†€™ƒ€â‚„ƒ’â‚ ƒ¢â€š¬â€ž¢ƒ’†€™ƒ¢â€š¬ ƒ’‚¢ƒ¢â‚š‚¬ƒ¢â‚ž‚¢ƒ’†€™ƒ€â‚„ƒ’ₚƒ€š‚¢ƒ’†€™ƒ€š‚¢ƒ’‚¢ƒ¢â‚š‚¬ƒ€‚¡ƒ’ₚƒ€š‚¬ƒ’†€™ƒ¢â€š¬‚¦ƒ’ₚƒ€š‚¡ƒ’†€™ƒ€â‚„ƒ’â‚ ƒ¢â€š¬â€ž¢ƒ’†€™ƒ€š‚¢ƒ’‚¢ƒ¢â€š¬…¡ƒ€š‚¬ƒ’₦ƒ€š‚¡ƒ’†€™ƒ€â‚„ƒ’‚¢ƒ¢â‚š‚¬ƒ€‚¡ƒ’†€™ƒ¢â€š¬…¡ƒ’ₚƒ€š‚) Settings for my BlackBerry? 424

Chapter 20: BlackBerry Security 426

Why Use Password Security for my BlackBerry? 426

Email & Web Browsing Security Tips 427

Preparing for Worst Case Scenario (Lost BlackBerry) 428

Other Security Options. 432

If you Lose Your BlackBerry. 435

How to Turn Off ('Disable'ƒ’†€™ƒ€â‚„ƒ’â‚ ƒ¢â€š¬â€ž¢ƒ’†€™ƒ¢â€š¬ ƒ’‚¢ƒ¢â‚š‚¬ƒ¢â‚ž‚¢ƒ’†€™ƒ€â‚„ƒ’ₚƒ€š‚¢ƒ’†€™ƒ€š‚¢ƒ’‚¢ƒ¢â‚š‚¬ƒ€‚¡ƒ’ₚƒ€š‚¬ƒ’†€™ƒ¢â€š¬‚¦ƒ’ₚƒ€š‚¡ƒ’†€™ƒ€â‚„ƒ’â‚ ƒ¢â€š¬â€ž¢ƒ’†€™ƒ€š‚¢ƒ’‚¢ƒ¢â€š¬…¡ƒ€š‚¬ƒ’₦ƒ€š‚¡ƒ’†€™ƒ€â‚„ƒ’‚¢ƒ¢â‚š‚¬ƒ€‚¡ƒ’†€™ƒ¢â€š¬…¡ƒ’ₚƒ€š‚) Password Security 435

Password Keeper Program... 437

Using Password Keeper with Web Sites 441

Help with Creating New 'Hard to Guess' Random Passwords 443

Password Keeper Options Screen. 444

Chapter 21: Backup, Restore and Mass Delete 447


Defining Backup. 447

Worst Case Scenario. 447

Why Backup?  -  My Organization Does It 448

Why Backup?  -  I Already Sync to My Computer. 449

Where to Backup the BlackBerry?. 450

Backup and Restore Your BlackBerry (Windows Computer) 451

How to Selectively Backup, Delete or Restore Data (Windows) 460

Automating the Backup Process (Windows) 462

Backup and Restore Your BlackBerry (Mac Computer) 464

Automating the Backup Process (Mac) 467

Chapter 22: Battery and Power Options 468

How often should you charge your Pearl? 468

What happens when the battery gets low? 469

Can I re-charge my BlackBerry in the car? 470

Can I re-charge my BlackBerry from my computer? 470

Tips and tricks to Extend my Battery Life 470

Can I buy a longer life battery for my Pearl? 472

Section 8: Adding Capabilities to Your BlackBerry 473

Chapter 23: Adding & Removing Software 474


Ways to Install New Software. 475

Installing Software from Your BlackBerry Over-the-Air --- OTA.476

Installing Software - BlackBerry Desktop Manager (Windows) 478

Installing Software - PocketMac for BlackBerry (Apple Mac) 490

Removing Software Directly from your BlackBerry 492

Removing Software - BlackBerry Desktop Manager (Windows) 494

Removing Software - PocketMac for BlackBerry (Mac) 498

Chapter 24: A Brief Software and Services Guide 500

Purpose of this Brief Guide. 500

Overview of Third Party Software and Services 501

Where to Find BlackBerry Software, Services & Technical Support 503

Fun Stuff: Games from Magmic. 505

Fun Stuff: Customize Your Pearl Trackball Color 506

Finding Things: Your Favorite Search Engines 506

Finding Things: Semantic Search from AskMeNow 507

All-In-One Services (Search, Travel, News, etc.) 508

All-In-One: PocketExpress. 508

All-In-One: WorldMate Live. 509

All-In-One: Yahoo Go! 509

Productivity Booster: Document Management with MasterDoc 511

Productivity Booster: Microsoft Office Documents 512

Productivity Booster: eOffice from DynoPlex 512

Productivity Booster: Documents to Go(r) from DataViz, Inc. 513

Productivity Booster: High-Powered Task List 514

Productivity Booster: Faxing On Your BlackBerry 515

Productivity Booster: Mobile Forms. 516

Productivity Booster: Mobile Sales Tracking Software 517

Productivity Booster: Track Expenses and Mileage 519

Safety: Use Your BlackBerry (More) Safely in Your Car 521

Anti-SPAM: Spam Prevention from SpamArrest(r) 522

Voicemail Tools: Voicemail to Text Services 523

Voicemail Tools: Voicemail from Other Phones 524

News and RSS Readers. 525

News: FreeRange WebReader from FreeRange Communications 525

News: Viigo RSS Reader from Virtual Reach 526

News: QuickPlayer Streaming Radio Broadcasts 527

Reference: Translators, Phrase Books and other Dictionaries 528

Wireless Sync: Hosted Email and Enterprise Server 529

Cool: Buy Things from Your BlackBerry 529

Cool: BlackBerry Viewer from Rove Wireless 530

Cool: Video Your BlackBerry Screen with Project-a-Phone 532

Cool: Convert Document Pictures to Clearer Images & Text 533

Cool: Voice Over IP (VOIP) from Your BlackBerry 534

Chapter 25: Where to Go for More Information 536

Resources to Access from the Pearl Itself 536

BlackBerry Made Simple Short Video Training for Individuals 539

BlackBerry Made Simple Video Training for Organizations 544

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