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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 150 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.
Customer Reviews:

"5-Stars -- The videos themselves are good but what really does it for me is that you can watch them on the BlackBerry!  The BlackBerry is great for utilizing downtime, waiting at the dentist, stuck in traffic, early for a meeting, you can catch up on emails. Now you can also use downtime to learn your BlackBerry features."

  -- Dave Pluck, Entrepreneur, United Kingdom Why videos only play in landscape mode on my Storm(tm)?

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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D.S.
Manager, System Communications
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Reviews of BlackBerry Made Simple Products & Services Just What I Needed!
Reviewer: Dan S. (California, USA)

The Videos are just what I needed! Short, Concise and Relevant!

"Turns on the light" for features that are not readily intuitive! (Definitely Recommend)
Reviewer: Lou (Avid BlackBerry User) (USA)

The videos were very clear and informative (4.8 Stars out of 5). I would definitely recommend these videos - even if that person had been using the BlackBerry for some time. There is information in the videos that "turns on the light" for features that are not readily intuitive. Even those who are computer literate may not find all the features offered by the BlackBerry. The support for the BlackBerry has been excellent. Thanks!
I am using my BlackBerry to communicate through the aircard feature (a modem for my Laptop). The speed is very acceptable. As far as specific new thing I learned were: quickly paging up and down the e-mails, changing settings, and similar functions. The new tips & tricks items were so wide spread, it is hard for me to nail down exactly which pieces I picked up.

Easy to Follow...Learned A Lot (Recommend)
Reviewer: Nicky (USA)

I am finding them useful and easy to follow. I just started reviewing the videos yesterday, but have learned a lot already... I'm pleased my organization signed me up for the tutorials. I would recommend them to others.

Right Length and Simple to Understand (Definitely Recommend)
Reviewer: Bob L. (USA)

I would rate all of the videos that I have viewed as "5 star". The site is real easy to use, the videos are just the right length, and they are real simple to understand.

I would definitely recommend them to others, particularly people who have had no prior experience with blackberry devices.

Short & Sweet! (Recommend)
Reviewer: Sandy (USA)

“The videos are short, sweet, and to the point. Great idea!
I would rate them a 5 of 5 stars and I would recommend them to others."

Very Easy to Follow! (Recommend)
Reviewer: B. H. (USA)

Very easy to follow, concise instructions.
I would recommend the videos to others, they are beneficial. 
I know guys love to discover, but the videos were a great map to the tools I need. I am planning on reviewing the videos again, just to refresh my memory on less used features.


BlackBerry StormTM 9500, 9530, 95xx Series Video Tutorial Library
(Updated: June 29, 2009)   [Top of Page]

Title

 Status:
Coming Soon vs. Available! 		VideosNow (View On Computer) Videos To Go
(View On BlackBerry)
Address/Contacts : Introduction & Tips On Finding Contacts
Find contacts, instantly call, email or map addresses. Learn tips and tricks to help find groups of contacts.		 Available!
Address/Contacts : Adding New Contacts
Tips for Adding New Contacts		 Available!
Address/Contacts : Add New from Email & Phone
Make your Contact List - address book powerful with these tips & tricks.		 Available!
Apps : Download and Install New Software Icons from mobile.blackberry.com (OTA)
Install Software Wirelessly Over the Air ("OTA") right from your BlackBerry (Installed Viigo)		 Available!
Apps : Remove or Delete Software Icons
Remove or Delete Software Icons from your BlackBerry		 Available!
Apps : Google Sync - How to Install
Google Sync - How to Install it		 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 : Learning Your Way Around the Storm
Getting to know your BlackBerry Storm		 Available!
Basics : Using the Touch Screen
Getting to know your Touch Screen (Swipe, Scroll, Keyboards, Hover)		 Available!
Basics : Tour of the Icons
Take a tour of the main icons on your Storm		 Available!
Basics : Keyboard Lock & Owner Information: Put in Pocket or Purse
Avoid accidentally speed dialing anyone by using your keyboard lock.		 Available!
Basics : Setup Wizard: How to Use It
Learn the Setup Wizard and Good Basic Tips and Tricks. (Must See for New Users)		 Available!
Basics : 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!
Bluetooth : Bluetooth Headset - Setup & Use
Pair any Bluetooth device with your BlackBerry (This video shows a headset.)		 Available!
Bluetooth : Bluetooth Connection - Turn Off-On
Save time by avoiding seeing this message each time you connect.		 Available!
Calendar : Calendar Basics, Views, Different Calendars
Navigate Day, Week, Month and Agenda Views. Schedule Appointment. Tips for setting dates with keyboard.		 Available!
Calendar : Calendar - Detailed Scheduling (Recurring, Alarms, More)
Detailed Scheduling - Learn Recurring, Multiple Calendars, Date & Time Tips		 Available!
Calendar : View Different Calendars and Set Default
How to set your 'default' calendar and default 'sent from' email address		 Available!
Calendar : Calendar Options (Start and End Time, Color, More)
Personalize your Calendar with Options (Color, Initial View, Start/End of Day, Default Reminders / Snooze, Wireless Synchronization, More)		 Available!
Calendar : Schedule Conference Call
Schedule a Conference Call on your Calendar (Set Default Access Numbers)		 Available!
Calendar : Invite Attendees to Meetings
How to Invite people to meetings scheduled on your Calendar		 Available!
Calendar : Respond to Meeting Invitations
Accept, Tentatively Accept or Decline Invitations and even send Comments		 Available!
Copy-Paste : Copy and Paste Information
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 Palm or Windows Mobile device to new BlackBerry		 Available!  
Email : Sending Email and Typing Basics
How to read email, send email and get around your email inbox. Also learn how to hide extra email inbox icons.		 Available!
Email : Opening Email Attachments (Word,Excel,PDF,Picture)
Open and read attachments in email messages. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, Pictures, More)		 Available!
Email : Touch & Hold to Search By Sender or Subject
Touch and hold to search for all messages and phone call logs		 Available!
Email : Clean Up Inbox (Select Multiple & Delete Prior)
How to quickly select multiple messages and use the 'Delete Prior' function. Softkeys: Mark Opened, Mark Unopened, Delete.		 Available!
Email Setup : Setup Internet Email (BlackBerry Internet Service)
How to setup your Internet (Personal) email.		 Available!
Email Setup : Change or Delete Internet Email Accounts (Signature)
How to change your 'Sent from my (carrier name) BlackBerry' auto signature or delete your Internet (Personal) email accounts. Wireless Sync for Email Deletions.		 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!
Instant Messaging : SMS Text Message Basics
Learn the basics of reading and sending SMS Text Messages		 Available!
Instant Messaging : MMS Multi-Media Message Basics
Learn the basics of sending MMS Multi-Media Messages (Add Pictures and Sounds, Voice Notes, Appointments, Contacts, more)		 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 : Media Player Overview
Play Music (playlists), Videos, Ring tones, Voice Notes and view Pictures.		 Available!
Memo Pad : Memo Pad Basics, Tips & Tricks
Eliminate paper by using the BlackBerry MemoPad for notes, grocery store lists, anything. Forward as email, SMS text, more.		 Available!
Multi-Tasking : Get more done with Multi-Tasking (Switch Applications)
Do more things at the same time (Ex: check calendar while on a call)		 Available!
Phone : Phone Basics - Call Logs, Dial by Name, Number
Learn how to use the three phone views: dial pad, call logs, and address book (Contacts). Hold, Mute, Add Participant, Speaker.		 Available!
Phone : How to change your Phone Ringtone (Ringer)
How to change the ring tone (ringer) on your BlackBerry phone to a pre-set tone or your own song.		 Available!
Phone : Conference Calling & 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!
Phone : How to Setup, Use & Modify Speed Dial
How to add new speed dial numbers from your dial pad, call logs or contact list - address book. Modify, Edit and Delete also.		 Available!
Phone : Pauses and Waits when Dialing (Ex: Voice Mail Access)
Automatically pause (2 seconds) or wait for your input before automatically dialing passwords and exensions (e.g. Voice Mail Access). 		Available!
Phone : See Your Call Logs in your Messages (Inbox)
Turn on Call Logs in Messages (Inbox) to quickly see missed or all calls. Easily return missed calls.		 Available!
Pictures : Customizing Your Home Screen (Image, Icons, More)
Change where downloaded icons are placed, home screen background picture, and rows of icons shown.		 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 : Organize Your Icons (Move, Hide, Folders)
Instantly access your top icons, move between folders, create folders, hide and unhide icons.		 Available!
PowerTip : Save Time with Convenience Keys
Open your virtual keyboard or any icon with your side convenience keys.		 Available!
Security : How to Turn On Your Password
Protect your valuable data with a password and learn about password security options (Security Timeout, Lock when Holstering, etc.)		 Available!
Security : How to Turn Off Your Password
Removing password security (may not be possible if disallowed by your administrator).		 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. Also see multi-tasking / application switching in use.		 Available!
Sound Profiles : Changing Sound 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 Sound 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 : Register Now on Wireless Network (Host Routing Table)
Sometimes this trick works to get email & web back up and running.		 Available!
Troubleshooting : Speed Up Your BlackBerry (Memory Cleaning)
Keep your BlackBerry running at peak performance with these tips		 Available!
Troubleshooting : Clear Event Log to Speed Up Your BlackBerry
Sometimes this trick works to get email & web back up and running.		 Available!
Troubleshooting : Service Books (Internet Users)
Sometimes this trick works to get email & web back up and running.		 Available!
Troubleshooting : Hard Reset / Battery Pull
How to remove the battery and perform a hard reset. Helps when BlackBerry running slow or email/web not working.		 Available!
Typing Tips : Portrait Typing Basics (SureType, Multi-tap)
Typing with the Vertical (Portrait) SureType & Multi-tap Keyboards		 Available!
Typing Tips : Landscape Typing Basics (Full QWERTY Keyboard)
Typing with the Full Keyboard (QWERTY) - Single Letter Per Key		 Available!
Typing Tips : Assign Keyboard to Convenience Key
Quickly SHOW or HIDE the virtual keyboard by setting to one of the convenience keys		 Available!
Voice Dialing : Voice Dialing Basics
Voice dialing with ease.		 Available!
Voice Dialing : Learning Your Voice (Adapt Digits)
Fine-tune Voice Dialing with Options and Train it to learn your own voice (Adapt Digits).		 Available!
Voice Note : How to use Voice Notes
Record and send voice notes (helpful when driving and you cannot type or if it's difficult to type quickly).		 Available!
Web Browser : Getting Started with Your Web Browser
Learn the basics of your Web Browser (soft keys, scrolling, typing a web address, more)		 Available!
Web Browser : Go To Web Sites and Set/Use Bookmarks
Never re-enter a web site twice - set a bookmark instead.		 Available!
Web Browser : Using Google Search & Call from the Browser
Search and find restaurants and movie show times - even call from the results.		 Available!
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This 397-page easy-to-read guide helps both beginner and advance BlackBerry users become a power user of every feature imaginable on the new touch screen Storm(TM) 9500, 9510, 9520, 9530 and all 95xx Series BlackBerry Smartphones. 

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  • Dozens of hidden or little-known time-saving tips and tricks.
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  • Synchronizing your BlackBerry with your Windows(tm) or Mac(tm) computer.
  • How to squeeze every ounce of power from the Address Book, Calendar, Tasks and MemoPad.
  • How to become "Master of Your BlackBerry Email"
  • How to use Google Sync for true "Wireless Sync" without an Enterprise Server
  • Support for both BlackBerry Internet Service and Corporate BlackBerry Enterprise Server users.
  • Tips and tricks to unlock the rich Media Features of the BlackBerry Storm.
  • How turn your Storm into something that could replace a video and audio "iPod(tm)"
  • How to use your Storm for Mapping (including Google Maps.)
  • Learn how to go Online as well as update your Facebook and Myspace pages right from your BlackBerry

This truly is the Definitive Guide to the BlackBerry Storm 95xx Series.

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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!
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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
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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 11
Other BlackBerry & Smartphone Learning Products 13

Quick Reference Guide 14
STAYING IN TOUCH 15
STAY ORGANIZED WITH YOUR BLACKBERRY 16
BE ENTERTAINED WITH YOUR BLACKBERRY 17
PERSONALIZE YOUR BLACKBERRY 18
ADD & REMOVE SOFTWARE ICONS 18
LEARNING 19
THE SCREEN, BUTTONS, AND MORE 19
READING YOUR TOP STATUS BAR 20
YOUR BLACKBERRY: LEARNING TOUCH SCREEN GESTURES 21
BASIC TOUCH SCREEN GESTURES 22
STARTING ICONS 23
SELECTING 23
CLICK ON MANY 24
HOVER FOR POP-UP INFORMATION 24
SWIPE GESTURE 25
HIDING AND SHOWING THE KEYBOARD 25
MULTI-TASKING 26
SCROLLING UP AND DOWN THE SCREEN 27
SCROLLING AND TAP TO SHOW/HIDE CONTROLS OR SOFT KEYS 28
MANY 29
SELECT, COPY & PASTE TEXT WITH MULTITOUCH MODE 34

Introduction 35
Congratulations on your BlackBerry! 35
Always on  Always Connected(tm) 35
Things this powerful are not always easy to grasp  at first 36
Get to know those four keys along the Bottom of your BlackBerry 37
How cool is this phone? 38
"BlackBerrius Maximus  Storm Edition" 38

Chapter 1: Setup Wizard & Email Setup 42
Easy Cross Reference - Icons and What they Do  Page 4 42
The Setup Wizard 42
Email Setup 44
Personal or Internet Email Setup 44
Setup or Fine-Tune Email Accounts from Your Computer 52
Partial List of Wireless Carrier BlackBerry Email Web Sites 53
Setting Up Your Corporate Email ("Enterprise Activation") 59

Chapter 2: Windows(tm) PC Setup 61
Download and Install of Desktop Manager & Free Videos! 61
Overview of BlackBerry Desktop Manager 63
Synchronizing your BlackBerry Using BlackBerry Desktop Manager 64
Running the Desktop Manager Sync 68
Accepting or Rejecting Sync Changes 69
Troubleshooting Your Desktop Manager Sync 69
BlackBerry Technical Knowledge Base 72
Transferring Music, Pictures & Documents using Desktop Manager 72
Using the Media Manager 73
BlackBerry Media Sync 78
Setting Up Your Media Sync 79
Syncing your Music 80
Why are some songs not transferred? DRM Protected 81
Using Windows Media Player to Sync Music 81

Chapter 3: Apple(r) Mac(tm) Setup 86
For Apple Macintosh Users  PocketMac for BlackBerry(tm) or Missing Sync for BlackBerry 86
Syncing iTunes and iPhoto to your BlackBerry 94
BlackBerry Mac Media Sync 97
Download and Installation 97
Setting Up Your Media Sync 99
Syncing your Music 101
DRM Protected  Digital Rights Management 101
Having Trouble / Need Help? 102

Chapter 4: Typing, Spelling & Help 103
Touch Screen Gestures 103
Icons: What do they all do? 103
Starting and Exiting Icons 103
Three BlackBerry Keyboards 104
Landscape - Full "QWERTY" Keyboard 105
Portrait  SureType(tm) Keyboard 105
Portrait  Multitap Keyboard 106
Switching Between Multitap and SureType(tm) Keyboards 107
Wait to Select Corrections in SureType Mode 107
Editing Text 108
Clicking to Move the Cursor Anywhere You Want 109
Touch and Slide the cursor around the screen 110
TIP: Switch to Landscape (Full QWERTY Keyboard) mode or Multitap if SureType(tm) is not working for you. 111
TIP: Switch to Multitap if SureType(tm) is not working for you. 111
Configure Your Default Portrait (Vertical) Keyboard Layout 111
Press & Hold for Automatic Capitalization 112
Automatic Period & Cap at End of Sentence 112
Typing Symbols 112
The Mighty SPACE Key 112
Quickly Changing Drop Down Lists 113
Using Your Spell Checker 114
Edit or Delete Words from the Spelling Custom Dictionary 115
Enabling Spell Check for Outbound Email 116
Using BlackBerry Text Based Help (Help Icon) 117

Chapter 5: Personalize your BlackBerry 120
Moving Icons, Hiding and Deleting Icons 120
Moving Your Icons Within A Folder 120
How do I know when I'm in a Folder? 121
Moving Your Icons Between Folders 122
Setting Your Homescreen Top Icons 123
Working with Folders to Organize Your Icons 125
Adding More Rows of Icons to Your Homescreen 127
Changing Your Font Size and Type 129
Selecting New Themes: The "Look & Feel" of Your BlackBerry 130
Downloading New Themes: 131
Changing the Homescreen Background Image or "Wallpaper" 133
Changing Your Convenience Keys to Open Icons or the Keyboard 135

Chapter 6: Sounds: Ring & Vibrate 139
Understanding Sound Profiles 139
Quickly Change to Vibrate Only (Silence Ringer) or Phone Only 140
Changing Your Main Phone Ring Tone 142
Downloading a New Ring Tone 142
Contact Alerts 144
To set a Custom Ringtone From "Contacts:" 145

Chapter 7: Phone & Voice Dialing 147
Your BlackBerry Phone and Voice Dialing 147
The Three Main Phone Screens 148
Adjusting the Volume on Calls 148
Changing Your Ring Tone 149
Placing a Call 149
Making a Call  Just Dialing a Phone Number 149
Answering a Call 150
Calling Voice Mail 150
When Voice Mail Does Not Work 151
Why do I see Names and Numbers in my Call Logs? 152
Quickly Dial from Call Log 152
Add New Addresses from Your Phone Call Logs 152
Copy & Paste Text and Phone Numbers 154
Copy and Paste for Phone Numbers 154
Ignoring and Muting Phone Calls 155
Using the Call Log 157
Setting up Speed Dialing 161
Using Voice Dialing 164

Chapter 8: Advanced Phone 166
Advanced Phone Topics 166
Setting the "General Ring Tone" 166
Setting the Ring Tone from "Profiles" 166
Set a Custom Ring Tone for a Single Caller (Set One Song (MP3) as an Individual Person's Ringtone) 168
More with Voice Command 169
Voice Dialing / Voice Command Tips and Tricks 171
Call Waiting  Calling a 2nd Person 171
Working with a Second Caller 172
Call Forwarding 174
Conference Calling 176
How can I see missed calls on my Homescreen? 178
Dialing Letters while on a Phone Call ("Dial by Name Directory") 178
Dialing Letters in Phone Numbers in your Contact List 180
Adding Pauses and Waits in Phone Numbers (Voicemail Access, etc.) 180
More Phone Tips and Tricks 181

Chapter 9: Social Networking 182
Facebook(r) 183
MySpace(r) 185
Flickr(r) 186
YouTube(r) 188

Chapter 10: Email Like a Pro 189
Getting Started with Email 189
Composing Email 189
Emailing from the "Messages" icon 189
Sending Email from your Address Book 192
Tip: Hover or press "Q" To Quickly See a Person's Email Address 193
Replying To Messages 193
Email "Soft Keys" 194
Attaching a "Contact" Entry (Address Book Entry) to Email 195
Viewing Pictures in Email Messages you Receive 196
Attaching a File to Email 196
Setting the "Importance" of the Email: 197
Opening Email Attachments & Supported Formats 198
Documents to Go(tm) 199
Editing with Documents to Go: 201
Using the Standard Document Viewer 202
Searching for Messages (Email, SMS, MMS) 204
The General Messages Search Command 205
Using the "Hover" Technique to Search Messages & Call Logs (Activity Log) 206
Using the "Search Sender" or "Search Recipient" Command 207

Chapter 11: Your Contact List 208
The "Heart" of Your BlackBerry 208
How to get contacts from my SIM card onto my Contact List 208
How do I get my Addresses on my BlackBerry? 209
When is your "Contact List" Most Useful? 209
How to Easily Add New Addresses 210
Why Can I Not See All My Names & Addresses? 214
How to Easily "Find:" Names & Addresses 214
Managing your Contacts 216
How do you know when your Contact list is "Filtered"? 221
Use Groups as Mailing Lists 222

Chapter 12: Manage Your Calendar 224
Organizing You Life with Your Calendar 224
How do I get my Calendar from my Computer to my BlackBerry? 224
Switching Views and Days in the Calendar 225
Swipe to Move Between Days 226
Using the Soft Keys to Change Views, Schedule or Navigate 226
Scheduling Appointments 227
Quick Scheduling 227
Detailed Scheduling 228
Customizing Your Calendar with Options 230
Scheduling Conference Calls on your BlackBerry 233
Copying and Pasting Information into Your Calendar or Anything 234
Dialing a scheduled Phone Call from a Ringing Calendar Alarm 237
Alarms and Recurring Appointments 237
Google Sync for 241

Chapter 13: Get Tasks Done 245
The Task Icon 245
How do I get my Tasks from my Computer to my BlackBerry? 245
Viewing Tasks On Your BlackBerry 246
Adding A New Task 246
Categorizing Your Tasks 247
Finding Tasks 248
Managing or "Checking-Off" Your Tasks 249
Sorting Your Tasks & Task Options 250

Chapter 14: MemoPad: Sticky Notes 251
How do I get my MemoPad items from my Computer to my BlackBerry? 251
1,001 Uses for the MemoPad (Notes) Feature 252
Adding or Editing Memos on the BlackBerry 252
Quickly Locating or 'Finding' Memos 254
Ordering Frequently Used Memos 254
Viewing Your Memos 254
Organizing your Memos with Categories 255
To File a Memo in a New or Existing Category: 255
To 'Un-Filter' (Turn Off the Filter) on Your MemoPad: 256
Switch Application / Multi-Tasking 256
Forward Memos via Email, SMS, or BlackBerry Messenger 258
Other Memo Menu Commands 258
Memo Tips and Tricks 260

Chapter 15: SMS Text & MMS 261
Text & Multi-Media Messaging 261
SMS Text Messaging on your BlackBerry 261
Composing SMS Text Messages 262
Option #1: Sending an SMS message from the message list 262
Option #2: Sending SMS message from the Contact List 263
Basic SMS Menu Commands 263
Opening and Replying to SMS Messages 265
Need to find an SMS or MMS message? 265
MMS Messaging on your BlackBerry 265
Sending MMS from the Message List 265
Sending a Media file as an MMS from the Media Icon 267
Basic MMS Menu Commands 268
Advanced MMS Commands: 269
MMS and SMS Text Troubleshooting  Host Routing Table "Register Now" 270

Chapter 16: Even More Messaging 271
PIN Messaging and Sending Your PIN with the "Mypin" Shortcut 271
Replying to a PIN Message 272
Adding Someone's PIN to your Address Book 273
BlackBerry Messenger 274
Setting up BlackBerry Messenger 275
Add Contacts to your BlackBerry Messenger Group 276
Joining a Fellow User's BlackBerry Messenger Group 277
BlackBerry Messenger Menu Commands 278
BlackBerry Messenger Options Screen 279
Starting or Continuing Conversations and Emoticons 279
Sending Files to a Message Buddy 281
PING a Contact 281
Using the "My Status" Options (Your Availability to Others) 282
Conferencing with BlackBerry Messenger 283
Using AIM(tm), Yahoo(tm) and Google Talk(tm) Messaging 284
To Install More Instant Messenger Applications on the BlackBerry 285

Chapter 17: Add Memory & Media 287
How to Boost Your Memory with a Media Card 287
How to transfer Pictures, Songs and Videos onto your Media Card - Using "Mass Storage Mode" (Both Mac(tm) and Windows(tm) users) 289

Chapter 18: Your Music Player 294
Listening to Your Music 294
Getting Your Music & Playlists On your BlackBerry 294
Playing your Music 294
Finding and Playing an Individual Song 296
Setting a New Song or Ring Tone as Your Phone Ring Tone 298
Playing All your Music 299
Finding your Music when you use a Memory Card 299
Playing one of Your Using Playlists 300
To Create Playlists from your Computer 301
To Create Playlists on your BlackBerry 301
Music Player Tips and Tricks 305

Chapter 19: Snapping Pictures 306
Using the Camera 306
Camera Features and Buttons 306
Icons in the Camera Screen 307
Setting the Flash Mode 309
Changing the Default Flash Mode 310
Adjusting the Size of the Picture 310
Geotagging Your Pictures (Adding a GPS Location) 311
Adjusting the White Balance 313
Adjusting the Picture Quality 313
Using the Zoom 314
Managing Picture Storage 314
Using the Optional Media Card 315
To Store Pictures on the Media Card 315
Viewing Pictures stored in Memory 315
Option #1: Viewing from the Camera program 316
Option #2: Viewing from the Media menu 316
Picture Soft Keys 317
To view a Slide Show 317
Scrolling Through Pictures 318
Adding Pictures to Contacts for Caller ID 318
Transferring Pictures To or From Your BlackBerry 318

Chapter 20: Fun with Videos 321
Having Fun with Videos 321
Adding Videos to Your BlackBerry 321
Your Video Recorder 321
Converting DVD's and Videos to Play on the BlackBerry 324
Supported Video Formats for the BlackBerry 324
Playing a Video 325

Chapter 21: BlackBerry as a Tethered Modem 326
Getting Set Up 326
Using your BlackBerry as a Modem Usually Costs Extra 326

Chapter 22: Connect with Bluetooth 328
Bluetooth 328
Using Bluetooth on your BlackBerry 328
Bluetooth Security Tips: 331
Supported Devices 331
How to Pair Your BlackBerry with a Bluetooth Device 331
Answering and Making Calls with the Headset 333
Bluetooth Setup Menu Commands 334
Send and Receive Files with Bluetooth 335
Bluetooth Troubleshooting 336

Chapter 23: Surf the Web 337
Web Browsing on Your BlackBerry 337
The Browser Menu 338
Using the "Go To" Command (Your Address Bar) 340
To Copy or Send the Web Page you are Viewing 342
Setting and Naming Bookmarks (e.g. Local Weather) 342
Browser Options: See Bookmark List or Home Page 344
Using Your Bookmarks to Browse the Web 345
Search with Google 346
Web Browser Tips and Tricks 348

Chapter 24: Add or Remove Software 350
Downloading and Adding New Software Icons 350
Adding Push Content to your Device 350
Changing Your Default Downloads Location 352
Downloading and Installing Games on your BlackBerry 353
Where to Find More Software: 354
Removing Software Icons 355

Chapter 25: Maps & Directions 357
BlackBerry Maps, Google Maps, Bluetooth GPS 357
Enable Your GPS (Global Positioning System) Receiver 357
Using BlackBerry Maps 357
BlackBerry Maps Menu Commands 361
Google Maps: Downloading & Installing 362
Google Map Menu Commands 364
Search / Finding an Address ("Location") Or Business 364
Google Map Shortcut Keys 366
Getting Directions with Google Maps 366

Chapter 26: Other Applications 367
Calculator 367
Clock 368
Voice Notes Recorder 370
Password Keeper 371

Chapter 27: Searching for Lost Stuff 372
Understanding How Search Works 372
Search across Several Icons: 373
Searching for Names or Text 374
Search Tips and Tricks 375

Chapter 28: Fixing Problems 377
Clear Out the Event Log 377
Manage Connections to turn your Radio Off/On (Airplane Mode) 379
Register Now 380
Save Battery Life and Ensure the Best Signal 380
Hard Reset (Remove Battery) 381
Send Service Books (For BlackBerry Internet Service or "Personal Email" Users) 382
Still cannot fix your problems? 384

Chapter 29: Boost Your Battery 385
How often should you charge your BlackBerry? 385
What happens when the battery gets low? 385
Can I re-charge my BlackBerry in the car? 386
Can I re-charge my BlackBerry from my computer? 386
Tips and Tricks to Extend my Battery Life 387

Chapter 30: Simple Video Tutorials 388
BlackBerry Made Simple Short Video Training Perfect for You and Your Entire Organization 388
Upcoming Books from BlackBerry Made Simple 390
Thanks Again! 390

INDEX 391
 



 
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