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Address : Introduction &
Tips On Finding Addresses
Make your address book powerful with these
tips & tricks. |
UPDATED |  |  |  |
Address : Add New in Address
Book, Add Picture, Editing
Easily add new addresses, add pictures to
addresses and good tips. |
UPDATED | |
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Address : Add New Address
from Email Message
Instantly add new people to your address book from
an email message. |
UPDATED | | | |
Address : Add New Address
from Phone Call Log
Instantly add new people to your address book who
you have spoken to on your BlackBerry. |
UPDATED | |
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Address : 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) |
UPDATED | | | |
Basics : Turn Your Pearl On
and Off
How to turn on and off your BlackBerry Pearl 8100 | | |
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Basics : Learning Your Way
Around
The basics of how to get around using the trackball, escape
key and more. |
NEW | | | |
Basics : Stand By Mode (put
in pocket)
How to avoid accidental keypress using Standby Mode. |
UPDATED | | | |
Basics : Organizing Your
Icons (Move / Hide)
How to move and hide icons. |
NEW | |
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Basics : Changing Side
Convenience Keys
Instant (one-click) access to your favorite icons. |
UPDATED | |
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Basics : Changing the Theme
(Look & Feel)
Personalize your BlackBerry so it looks and works
better with Themes. |
UPDATED | |
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Basics : Understanding Your
Top Status Bar
Knowing when you can send and receive email, browse
the web and more in your top status bar. |
UPDATED | | | |
Bluetooth : Bluetooth
Headset - Setup
Get that Bluetooth headset working. |
UPDATED | | | |
Bluetooth : Bluetooth
Headset - Accept Connection
Save time by avoiding seeing this message
each time you connect. |
UPDATED | |
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Bluetooth : Bluetooth
Headset - Using It
Become a Bluetooth pro with this video. |
UPDATED | |
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Calendar : Calendar Basics,
Views and Hot Keys
How to Invite people to meetings scheduled on your
Calendar (Includes 'Lookup') |
NEW | |
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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) | | |
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Calendar : Calendar - Quick
Scheduling (Save Time)
The fastest way to schedule new calendar
events. |
NEW | | | |
Calendar : Calendar -
Detailed Scheduling (Recurring, Alarms, More)
Detailed Scheduling -
Recurring, Notes, Date & Time Tips |
NEW | |
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Calendar : Calendar Options
(Start and End Time, Color, More)
Personalize your Calendar with
Options (Color, Initial View, Start/End of Day, Defaults) |
NEW | |
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Calendar : Invite Attendees
to Meetings
How to Invite people to meetings scheduled on your
Calendar (Includes 'Lookup') |
UPDATED | | | |
Calendar : Respond to
Meeting Invitations
Accept, Tentatively Accept or Decline Invitations
and even send Comments |
UPDATED | |
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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. |
UPDATED | |
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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. |
UPDATED | |
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Email : Sending Email and
Typing Basics
How to send email and some save time with these typing
tips. |
NEW | | | |
Email : Email Hotkeys -
Short cuts (PDF)
Shortcut Sheet (PDF): Save time in Email with this
list of the best hot keys. (Download & Print) | | |
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Email : Opening Email
Attachments (Word,Excel,PDF,Picture)
Open and read attachments in
email messages. |
UPDATED | |
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Email : Email Auto Signature
and Out-of-Office (BES Only)
How to Set Your Auto Signature and
Out-of-Office Reply (BES Only) |
UPDATED | |
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Email : Email Filters On
Your BlackBerry (BES Only)
How to setup Email Filters from your
BlackBerry (BES Only) |
UPDATED | |
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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) |
UPDATED | |
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Email Setup : Setup Internet
Email (BlackBerry Internet Service)
How to setup your Internet
(Personal) email. |
UPDATED | | | |
Email Setup : Create a New
BlackBerry Internet Email Account
Creating a brand new Internet email
account for your Pearl |
UPDATED | | | |
Email Setup : Activate
Corporate Email (BlackBerry Enterprise Server)
Using Enterprise
Activation to connect to a BlackBerry Enterprise Server |
UPDATED | |
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Email Setup : Change or
Remove Internet Email Account
Adjusting, verifying or removing email
accounts integrated using BlackBerry Internet Service |
UPDATED | |
| |
Fax : Fax: Receiving and
Viewing a Fax
Receive and view faxes on your BlackBerry (as email
attachments) | UPDATED | | | |
Mapping & GPS : Google Maps
- Download & Installing It
How to get this great free application
from Google. |
NEW | |
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Mapping & GPS : Google Maps
- How to Use It
Get the most out of Google Maps (find an address or
business). Get directions. |
NEW | | | |
Mapping & GPS : Google Maps
- Map Address Book & Find Directions
Mapping Address Book entries and
finding turn-by-turn directions. |
NEW | |
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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. |
UPDATED | |
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Media Player : Tips for
Watching Videos on Your BlackBerry
Good basic video viewing tips like
Full Screen Mode and Multi-Tasking. |
UPDATED | | | |
Modem : BlackBerry as Modem
(Sprint / Nextel)
How to turn your Sprint / Nextel BlackBerry into a
wireless Internet connection for your Windows laptop computer. |
NEW | |
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Modem : BlackBerry as Modem
(AT&T / Cingular)
How to turn your AT&T / Cingular BlackBerry into a
wireless Internet connection for your Windows computer. |
NEW | |
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Modem : BlackBerry as Modem
Add'l Info. (PDF)
Additional information, links, and settings to help
you setup your BlackBerry as a Modem. |
NEW | |
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Phone : Speed Dial
Setting up and using speed dial - a great time saver. |
UPDATED | |
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Phone : Calling Voice Mail
Speed dial for voice mail |
UPDATED | |
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Phone : Viewing Call Logs in
Messages Inbox
Excellent trick to make sure you see all your
communication (voice, email, SMS) in your Messages Inbox. |
UPDATED | | | |
Phone : Typing & Sending
Call Notes
How to take notes about your phone call while still on the
phone. | UPDATED | |
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Phone : Check Calendar,
Addresses, Email
Multi-tasking to check your calendar, address book
or email WHILE on a phone call. |
UPDATED | |
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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) |
UPDATED | |
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Phone : How to change your
Phone Ringtone (Ringer)
How to change the ringtone (ringer) on your
BlackBerry phone. |
UPDATED | |
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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. |
UPDATED | |
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Pictures : Select New Home
Screen Background Image
Personalize your BlackBerry by putting your
own picture behind the icons. |
UPDATED | |
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Pictures : Pictures: Picture
for Caller ID
See a caller's picture whenever they call or you are on
the phone with them. |
UPDATED | | | |
Profiles (Ring/Vibrate) :
Changing Profile (Vibrate, Quiet, etc.)
Change how your BlackBerry
notifies you of phone calls, ringing alarms, email, SMS and more. |
NEW | | | |
Security : How to Turn On
Your Password
Protect your valuable data with a password. |
UPDATED | |
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Security : How to Turn Off
Your Password
Removing password security (may not be possible if
disallowed by your administrator). |
UPDATED | |
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Security : Erase All Data
from Your BlackBerry
Clear off all your personal data (e.g. when
upgrading or returning your BlackBerry). |
UPDATED | | | |
Settings : Setting Your
Timezone, Date & Time
Where to set your time zone, date and time. |
UPDATED | | | |
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. |
UPDATED | |
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Settings : Setting Your
Owner Info.
Make sure people know how to get your BlackBerry back to
you if you lose or misplace it. |
UPDATED | | | |
Settings : Setting Your
Trackball Sound & Sensitivity
Fine tune your trackball - so it moves
and sounds the way you like. |
UPDATED | |
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Troubleshooting : Step 1 -
Radio Off/On
First thing to try when email/web is not working. |
UPDATED | | | |
Troubleshooting : Step 2 -
Register Now
Second thing to try to get email/web back up. |
UPDATED | |
| |
Troubleshooting : Service
Books (Internet Users)
Sometimes this trick works to get email & web
back up and running. |
UPDATED | |
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Typing : SureType vs.
Multi-Tap
Learn how to type on your BlackBerry (SureType vs.
Multi-Tap modes) |
UPDATED | | | |
Typing : SureType Tips
Learn how to get the most from SureType typing. | | |
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Typing : Save Time with
AutoText
Save a lot of time using the innovative AutoText feature |
UPDATED | |
| |
Voice Dial : Voice Dialing
Basics
Voice dialing with ease. |
UPDATED | | | |
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. |
UPDATED | |
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Web Browser : Getting
Started, Moving Around, Bookmarks
Save time in the Web Browser with
the best hot keys. |
NEW | | | |
Web Browser : Using Shortcut
keys in your Browser
Save time with all the best keyboard shortcuts
for your Web Browser |
NEW | |
| |
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) | | |
| |
Z-DMGR-Backup - Restore :
Backup & Restore (v4.1, 4.2): Basics
How to Backup and Restore your
BlackBerry to your Windows computer. | | |
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Z-DMGR-Backup - Restore :
Backup & Restore (v4.1, 4.2): Mass Delete, Selective Use
Advanced
Backup and Restore - how to selectively backup and restore only one database
(e.g. only addresses, calendar or tasks) | | |
| |
Z-DMGR-Backup - Restore :
Backup & Restore (v4.1, 4.2): Automating the Process
How to
automatically backup your BlackBerry every day. | | |
| |
Z-DMGR-Download & Install :
General (All Versions): Downloading Latest Desktop Software
How to
locate and download the latest version to your computer. | | |
| |
Z-DMGR-Download & Install :
Installing (All Versions): BlackBerry Internet Service Option
Installing as a BlackBerry Internet Service user | | |
| |
Z-DMGR-Download & Install :
Installing (All Versions): BlackBerry Enterprise Server/Redirector Option
Installing as a BlackBerry Enterprise Server user | | |
| |
Z-DMGR-Load Software : App.
Loader (v4.1, 4.2): No System Software Error
Using Application Loader
- the most common 'No System Software' Error | | |
| |
Z-DMGR-Load Software : App.
Loader (All Versions): Getting BlackBerry System Software
How to
download the System Software for your BlackBerry handheld | | |
| |
Z-DMGR-Load Software :
Application Loader (v4.1, 4.2): Using It
Using Application Loader -
the basics of how to load 3rd party software onto your BlackBerry | | |
| |
Z-DMGR-Media Manager :
Transfer Media using Media Manager
Transfer videos, music, ringtones
and pictures using Media Manager | | |
| |
Z-DMGR-Overview : General
(v4.1, 4.2): Tour of Icons and Support Tips
Learning your way around
the menus and icons. Support tips. | | |
| |
Z-DMGR-Redirector :
Redirector (v4.1, 4.2): Setup and Use
Explore how to setup and use
Desktop Redirector to forward email to your BlackBerry | | |
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Z-DMGR-Sync : Sync to
Computer (v4.3, 4.5)-Part 1 of 3: Setup the Sync
How to setup the
Sync between your BlackBerry and Windows Computer (Intellisync - Desktop
Manager) |
NEW | |
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Z-DMGR-Sync : Sync to
Computer (v4.3, 4.5)-Part 2 of 3: Run the Sync
How to run the
synchronization for addresses, calendar, tasks and memo pad/notes. |
NEW | |
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Z-DMGR-Sync : Sync to
Computer (v4.3, 4.5)-Part 3 of 3: Advanced Options
Advanced settings
for synchronization - conflict resolution, filtering, and field mapping |
NEW | |
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Z-DMGR-Sync : Sync to
Computer (v4.2)-Part 1 of 3: Overview / Connection
How to connect
your BlackBerry to your computer to get ready for the synchronization
process. | | |
| |
Z-DMGR-Sync : Sync to
Computer (v4.2)-Part 2 of 3: Setup Sync
How to setup the
synchronization for addresses, calendar, tasks and memo pad/notes. | | |
| |
Z-DMGR-Sync : Sync to
Computer (v4.2)-Part 3 of 3: Running the Sync
How to run the
synchronization for addresses, calendar, tasks and memo pad/notes. | | |
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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
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 The Magic to unlock your Blackberry.
Reviewer: R. Shaff "Velocipede" (USA)
I've been a Blackberry user for some time, and just like most tech gadgets
today, the BB has such a rich feature set, most users will never know all the
secrets. Well, to a large degree, that has changed.
Martin Trautschold's BLACKBERRY MADE SIMPLE is the key to unlocking many of the
BB secrets...those that make life much easier. I purchased Trautschold's "ebook"
version some time ago, before the current published version, but regardless, the
information is necessary and superb.
As an example, on my HOME screen, the default icons are those RIM believes are
primary to most users. However, as every user is different, the location and
ease of invoking a function is paramount. I wanted to either delete or move
certain icons, but was unable to do so because the documentation (User's Manual
{ha!}) is extremely lacking. Enter BLACKBERRY MADE SIMPLE. Trautschold's cure?
Hide the icon...
1. Scroll to the icon you want to move or hide.
2. Hold down the ALT key, click the trackwheel, and select "Move application" or
"Hide application."
{If you're moving the application, you then use the trackwheel to place the
icon, and click the trackwheel to end the operation.}
It's that simple!
Trautschold's book is loaded with gems just like this throughout. Any new or
experienced BB user will benefit from this book; it simply should be a
requirement.
A MUST HAVE for any Blackberry User
Reviewer: O. Mendoza (USA)
I'm on my fourth Blackberry and am pretty familiar with the device and its functions. After buying BB Made Simple for Full Keyboard BB's, I was blown away at how much more I could do with my Blackberry. I was able to pick up loads of useful information
to really take me to the next level. I HIGHLY recommend this book to ANY full
keyboard BB user...you WILL NOT be disappointed. A worthwhile investment!!!
Don't even try to BlackBerry without this book!
Reviewer: Horst Tondasch (Florida)
When I bought my first Blackberry, I was part of a small but fast growing community. No Phone-service-provider knew anything about these devices, the experienced Blackberry-users spoke their own language which I did not understand. I found Martin Trautschold's e-book and that helped me to get the most use out of my Blackberry. I would have never found all this information myself. Even now, as I am in the process to upgrade to the newest Blackberry device, I experience that the phone-service-providers have no clue what they are selling. Again, I need Martin to set me up with the new features.
This book is a must for every BlackBerry user. And you can even go further and watch easy to follow videos for every process on Martins website.
SUPER RESOURCE
Reviewer: Bo Marcus (New Canaan, CT, USA)
The book is a SUPER RESOURCE for 3 reasons:
1. It covers the simple stuff and expert shortcuts and tips that I never knew existed!
2. The Table of Contents is well designed and make it easy to find what you need.
3. Martin, the author, is very dedicated to keeping it updated and making his customers happy.
Better Than Treo
Reviewer: Steve Notario, Director of Sales (USA)
Let me say this, I have only
been using a Blackberry for 8 months. Prior to my Blackberry I used a Treo
650. When I joined my new company they issued me a new Blackberry, I had
that dreaded feeling of having to learn a new phone, the learning curve was
going at a slow crawl, until I purchased your Blackberry Made Simple book. Your
publication was key in allowing me to ramp up my skills very quickly and
effectively put my Blackberry to work within days of being assigned my new
phone.
The twenty tips and tricks emails, were very useful in getting me started
and getting a basic understanding of the full capabilities of my Blackberry.
My Co-workers all had been using the Blackberry for months, they were all
self trained. By using your tip and tricks I was performing advanced skills
they had no clue about, and started to ask me questions, like how did you do
that. You know the rest, best of luck and continued success!
Terrific!
Reviewer: S. Kornegay (USA)
Your book is terrific!
Great Book and Email Tips!
Reviewer: J. B., Chief Technology Officer, Albany College of Pharmacy (Albany, NY, USA)
I really like the book and the email tips that get sent
along with it!
Impressed
Reviewer: Douglas W. Given, Owner, Commercial Real Estate Firm (Ohio, USA)
Before Blackberry, I was using a Treo 600. Treo began to have issues like freezing up and the device would do nothing.
I struggled with it because I could only remember how difficult it was to program initially and learn all the procedures
and short cuts. If I had known about your book and knew how easy it was to follow "Made Simple"
I would have switched to Blackberry long ago. The book itself is great, but I was even more impressed when
I contacted you by email with a question, you responded quickly and proceeded with a quick research and
ultimate answer other supposed experts could not answer.
Really helped me figure my BlackBerry out!
Reviewer: Mike S. (Los Angeles, California, USA)
Your product has really helped me figure my BlackBerry out, thanks much!
 It's very helpful!
Reviewer: Jonathan B. (USA)
It's really helpful! BlackBerry Made Simple helped me learn how to
do useful stuff on my BlackBerry I never thought possible."
It's very helpful!
Reviewer: Gerry G. (California, USA)
It's very helpful! I'd like to add that without the help of your book,
it would have been nearly impossible to set my Blackberry up on my own
with the documentation provided by the manufacturer.
I love it!
Reviewer: Beth D. (USA)
The BlackBerry Made Simple eBook was definitely helpful... It's like
"Blackberry for Idiots". I love it!!"
I needed to set up the BlackBerry that night and I was desperate!
Reviewer: Lee L. (USA)
I found your e-book through Google, I needed to set up the BlackBerry that night and I was desperate!
So I went ahead and bought it – and was SO pleased!
The book has given me exactly the information I needed for the initial setup!
Great Cheat Sheet and Reference Guide
Reviewer: Isariya Duncan (Orange, CA USA)
Many books say they will make your life easier in getting to
know your device, this one actually does. I learned great shortcut/time
saving tips for my BlackBerry without having to search through a mound of text.
Clear, concise text makes it a great tool. Thanks a bunch.
I love this book!
Reviewer: Bruce H. Satter (Miami, Florida)
When I first bought the Blackberry I was
deeply disappointed in the PDA aspects, as trying to figure out the
operational nuances was making me crazy! I was more than pleasantly
surprised at the incredible detail of the "Blackberry Made Simple"
language and not only got all of my questions answered, but learned
a lot about features I had never even thought about.
I love this book! Well worth many times the price to me.
And now I love my BlackBerry.
Big help!
Reviewer: J. Fiore (USA)
The book was a great help in getting me up
and going with the new BlackBerry very quickly. Clearly written, and much better
than the instruction manual. Clear graphics, and you're never left
in the dark about what to do or to do next. Highly recommended.
Your book has been invaluable. Thank you!
Reviewer: D. Gow (Australia)
I am a new user and had no idea how the blackberry was meant to be configured.
The BlackBerry Made Simple book has been a great source of tips and tricks!
I didn't know I could do so much with the BlackBerry.
I mean it's not like it comes with any of this information in a manual or anything!
So thank you once again - I love my new blackberry (now) and I love what
is commonly referred to by me as "Blackberry for Dummies" which
I am slowly working my way through.
Thanks for all your assistance. keep up the good work!
Very Useful Resource
Reviewer: J. Phillips, HR System Security, Occidental Petroleum Corp. (Texas, USA)
I recently ordered your "Blackberry Made Simple" e-book and find it a very useful resource. Thanks for publishing!
The eBook was great
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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  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 Â) 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' Â 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' Â 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' Â 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'Â 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'Â) 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'Â) 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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