BlackBerry Made Simple Video Tutorial Listing
For BlackBerry 7100, 7130, 71xx Series
65 Total
Videos & PDF Files
Updated: March 26, 2008
Introduction - Find, Call, Email
Description: Make your address book powerful with these tips & tricks.
Keyword list: address book,addresses,send email from address book,caller ID,caller id,callerID,heart of blackberry,find names,find:,tips for adding new addresses,finding restaurants,jump to phone
Global Address List Lookup in Address Book (BES Only)
Description: How to 'Lookup' anyone in your organization (also known as Global Address List or GAL Lookup)
Keyword list: using lookup, how to lookup, search, global search, find anyone, lookup anyone, bes, address book, addresses, blackberry enterprise server, gal, global address list, global lookup, lookup function, email, messages, add contact, email tip, lookup from to field, Lookup:, matches, find, finding people, searching for people
Add New, SureType, Categories, Tips
Description: Easily add new addresses, use categories to organize them and many more tips.
Keyword list: address book,search,limit,filter names,filter,group,category,categorize,fast find,find,search,names,addresses,find:,tips for search,restaurant,un-filter,turn off filter,categories,suretype tips,email address,add new,capitalize,letters in phone numbers,sync
Sorting by First, Last, Company, Filtering
Description: How to change the way your Address Book is sorted and how to Filter by Category name.
Keyword list: options,sort,company,first name,company name,last name,menu navigation tip,fast down,change option tip,category,filter,un-filter,turn on filter,turn off filter,navigation tip,change option,select from drop-down list,sort by first name,sort by last name,sort by company name
Introduction to the 7100 Series
Description: The basics of how to get around using the trackball, escape key and more.
Keyword list: power on, power off,turn on,turn off,backlight,backlighting, trackwheel,escape,exit,cancel,end,quiz,test,getting around, SCORM,scorm,learning management system,LMS, navigation,7130e, 7100x,icons,convenience key,ptt,push-to-talk,walkie-talkie,home screen,7100r, 7100v,7100g, 7100i,web browser,video help,green,red,phone keys,send,end
Icons & Text Menus (71xx g/i/v/r/x)
Description: Learn the basics of how to get around your BlackBerry and the keys.
Keyword list: power on, power off,turn on,turn off,backlight, backlighting,trackwheel, escape,exit,cancel,end,quiz,test,getting around, SCORM,scorm,learning management system, LMS,navigation,7130e,7100x,icons,convenience key,home screen,7100r,7100v,7100g,7100i,web browser,video help, backlight,see in dark,turn on light,icons,text menus,green,red,phone keys,send,end
Icons & Themes, Push-to-Talk (7130e/7100i)
Description: Learn the basics of how to get around your BlackBerry and the keys.
Keyword list: power on, power off, turn on, turn off, backlight, backlighting, trackwheel, escape, exit,cancel, end,navigation,7130e, 7100i, icons, convenience key, ptt, push-to-talk,walkie-talkie, home screen, green,red, phone keys, send,end, 7100r,7100v, 7100g, 7100i,web browser, video help
Icon Overview - (7100t/7105t)
Description: Learn what every Icon does on your BlackBerry.
Keyword list: messages,email icon,icons,what do,moving,hiding,show,enterprise activation,hidden icons, missing icon,get back hidden icon,inbox,email, read,send email,top tips,text menus, push-to-talk,PTT,ptt,walkie-talkie, direct connect,mike,call logs,caller ID,callerid, caller name,7100t,7105t,phone call logs in messages,calendar,applications menu,tasks,alarm, photo album,my pictures,internet,web browse,compose,search, saved,autotext,custom word list,suretype,password keeper,profiles, ringtones,keyboard lock,wireless radio on,off,airplane
Text Menu Overview - (71xx g/i/r/v/x)
Description: Learn what every Text Menu item does on your BlackBerry.
Keyword list: text menus,enterprise activation,messages,email,what do,moving,hiding,show,hidden items,missing items,sync,share,inbox,email,read,send email,top tips,text menus,call logs,phone call logs in messages,calendar,applications menu,tasks,alarm,photo album,convenience key,change,set,traveling,networks,volume,my pictures,internet,web browse,compose,search,saved,autotext,custom word list,suretype,password keeper,profiles,ringtones,keyboard lock,wireless radio on,off,airplane
Icon Overview (7130 e/g/v)
Description: Learn what every Icon does on your BlackBerry.
Keyword list: icon overview,brief,address,find,search,lost data,task,calendar event,search command,tips for search,full names,options,settings,hosted BES,wireless sync,tasks menu,memopad,memo pad,font size,convenience key,networks,set,ring,vibrate,mute,profiles,font type,autotext,keyboard lock,accidental speed dial,wireless radio off,on,radio tower,airplane,travel,traveling,power off
Reading Your Top Status Bar
Description: Knowing when you can send and receive email, browse the web and more in your top status bar.
Keyword list: top status bar,number of unopened messages,wireless signal strength,searching for network, x, battery strength,battery indicator,low battery,charge battery,lose data,auto shut down,wireless radio off,on,troubleshoot wireless signal,web browse fix
Reading Your Top Status Bar (7130 e/g/v)
Description: Knowing when you can send and receive email, browse the web and more in your top status bar.
Keyword list: top status bar,number of unopened messages,wireless signal strength,searching for network, x, battery strength,battery indicator,low battery,charge battery,lose data,auto shut down,wireless radio off,on,troubleshoot wireless signal,web browse fix,7130
Bluetooth Headset - Setup
Description: Get that Bluetooth headset working.
Keyword list: bluetooth, blue, tooth, blue tooth, headset, setup, pairing, how to, configure, pair, connect, code, enable, disable, pairing mode, head set, headset, add device, numeric passkey, 0000, pairing complete, setup bluetooth
Bluetooth Headset - Accept Connection
Description: Save time by avoiding seeing this message each time you connect.
Keyword list: accept, connection, accept connection request, how to avoid, don't ask this again, don't, ask, again, bluetooth, headset, connection request
Bluetooth Headset - Using It
Description: Become a Bluetooth pro with this video.
Keyword list: How to answer, hang up and place calls with your Bluetooth Headset, bluetooth, blue, tooth, blue tooth, headset, how to, answer, hang up, hang-up, voice dialing, place a call, connection, turn on bluetooth, enable bluetooth, connect the headset, volume control on headset
Basics and Converting Units
Description: Use your Calculator to calculate tips and convert between English and Metric units.
Keyword list: calculator,keys, calculate tip,gratuity,metric, english, units, unit conversion, miles,km,m, meters,cm, lb,pounds, feet,yards,farenheit, F,celcius, C, degrees, temperature, inches, in, centimeters, ft
Getting Around, Scheduling Tips
Description: Save time in the Calendar with the best hot keys and scheduling tips.
Keyword list: calendar,schedule,synchronize,week view,day view,month view,agenda view,default view,last view,easily schedule,schedule new event,meeting,call,to-do,start time,end time,save event,save meeting,reschedule,re-schedule,moving around,move quickly,go to date,alt+trackwheel,space to change option
List of Calendar Hot Keys/Shortcuts (PDF)
Description: Shortcut Sheet (PDF): Save time in the Calendar with this list of the best hot keys. (Download & Print)
Keyword list: Calendar hot keys and short cuts, how to quickly move around your Calendar with single keys, today, go to date, next day, previous day, hotkeys, shortcuts
Invite Attendees to Meetings
Description: How to Invite people to meetings scheduled on your Calendar (Includes 'Lookup')
Keyword list: meeting invitations, invite, invite attendees, attendee, add attendee, delete attendee, meeting attendees, invite, lookup, gal, global address list lookup, global lookup, search, find, tip, how to invite people, how to do meeting invitations, status of invitations
Respond to Meeting Invitations
Description: Accept, Tentatively Accept or Decline Invitations and even send Comments
Keyword list: accept, decline, reject, tentative, comments, respond to invitations, meeting invitations, meeting attendees, reply, lookup, search, find, tip, how to respond, respond, reply, meeting request, requests, status of invitations
Setting Day View Start & End Times
Description: Have early morning meetings or dinner/evening meetings? Start your calendar before 9 AM (09:00) and after 5 PM (17:00)
Keyword list: calendar,day view, day,start,end,option,set start of day, set end of day,breakfast meeting,before 9am,before 09:00,after 5pm,5:00pm,17:00, 9:00am,05:00,5:00am, 06:00,6:00am,07:00, 7:00am,08:00,8:00am,18:00, 6:00pm, 19:00,7:00pm,20:00,8:00pm,21:00,9:00pm
Read, Respond, Attachment Viewing
Description: Use BlackBerry Email like a pro: read, respond and open attachments.
Keyword list: email,send,compose,write, start,to,cc,bcc,add new email address,recipient,shortcut, space bar,special characters,send,done,verify sent,error sending,jump to calendar, switch,attachment,open attachments, view,write,editing text, roll back-forth,email address tips,special characters, document, word, excel, powerpoint, picture, image
Global Address List Lookup in Email (BES Only)
Description: How to 'Lookup' and send email to anyone in your organization (also known as Global Address List or GAL Lookup)
Keyword list: using lookup, how to lookup, search, global search, find anyone, lookup anyone, bes, blackberry enterprise server, gal, global address list, global lookup, lookup function, email, messages, add contact, email tip, lookup from to field, Lookup:, matches, find, finding people, searching for people
Email Keyboard Hot Keys/Shortcuts (also Browser)
Description: Save time in Email with the best hot keys.
Keyword list: email keyboard shortcuts,one key, moving around quickly in email, web browser,browser,internet, up one screen,down,screen,next day, previous day,all unread messages, reply all,forward,compose, search sender,help,search all
List of Email Hot Keys/Shortcuts (PDF)
Description: Shortcut Sheet (PDF): Save time in Email with this list of the best hot keys. (Download & Print)
Keyword list: How to start most icons with a single key stroke ('Home Screen Hot Keys'), quick start of icons, save time, fast, speedy, icons, single, key, keystroke, hotkeys, homescreen, home screen
Quickly Deleting Email (Clean Inbox)
Description: Great tip to clean up your Messages (Email) inbox quickly.
Keyword list: delete, prior, delete prior, delete all email before a certain date, quickly clean out inbox, email, clean up, quick clean up, get rid of old email, empty inbox, clean out, delete old email, date row, separator
Activate Corporate Email (BlackBerry Enterprise Server)
Description: Using Enterprise Activation to connect to a BlackBerry Enterprise Server
Keyword list: enterprise activation,when use,activation password,blackberry administrator,getting started,wireless signal,help,technical support,IT,activating,how long,getting help
Keyboard Lock and Security - Wipe All Data
Description: Use keyboard lock to protect your data - learn how to erase all your data (if you need to return your BlackBerry)
Keyword list: keyboard lock,security,avoid speed dial,accidental speed dial,prevent accidents,unlock, lock,security,password,keys to unlock,temporary lock,pocket,purse,bike,briefcase,wipe,erase all data,clear all data
Google Maps: Download & Installing It
Description: How to get this great free application from Google.
Keyword list: install third party software,wireless, OTA,download, google maps,maps,driving directions,satellite view, map view,find business,find location,lost,find address
Google Maps: How to Use It
Description: Get the most out of Google Maps (find an address or business). Get directions.
Keyword list: zoom in, zoom out, moving around, pan,google maps,maps,driving directions, satellite view,map view,find business,find location,lost, find address
How to Use BlackBerry as a Modem for Laptop (Windows)
Description: How to turn your BlackBerry into a wireless Internet connection for your Windows computer.
Keyword list: blackberry modem, tethered modem,what is,setup,use, wireless carrier,is my blackberry supported,what phone number to dial with modem,username, password,modem initialization string, connect laptop,connect pc,air card, wireless internet for computer,for pc,PPP Network, specific settings,switches, verizon,rogers,bell mobility,sprint,t-mobile,tmobile,alltel,cingular
Multi-Tasking (Switch Applications) - Icons
Description: Do more things at the same time (Ex: check calendar while on a call) - if you have Icons.
Keyword list: multi-tasking,application switching,alt-escape,alt-esc,jump between applications,check calendar on phone,check addresses on phone,jump between icons,avoid double-booking meetings,not forget new meetings,menu items,text menus,list of running applications
Multi-Tasking (Switch Applications) - Text Menus
Description: Do more things at the same time (Ex: check calendar while on a call) - if you have Text Menus.
Keyword list: multi-tasking,application switching,alt-escape,alt-esc,jump between applications,check calendar on phone,check addresses on phone,jump between icons,avoid double-booking meetings,not forget new meetings,menu items,list of running applications
Dialing, PTT, Names, Voice Mail, Call Logs
Description: Use the Phone like a pro - dialing by name, voice mail, dial from call logs, push-to-talk
Keyword list: phone,start call,quick,tips,dial from home screen,mute, start call,end call,call log,entry, caller ID not work,working,dial by name,dial by number,add to address book,PTT,push-to-talk,push to talk,ptt,walkie-talkie,mike,direct connect,directconnect,alert,voice mail,VM
Global Address List Lookup in Phone (BES Only)
Description: How to 'Lookup' and call anyone in your organization (also known as Global Address List Lookup)
Keyword list: call anyone, organization, using lookup, how to lookup, call, calling, call someone, search, global search, find anyone, lookup anyone, bes, address book, blackberry enterprise server, gal, global address list, global lookup, lookup function, email, messages, add contact, add name, Lookup:, matches, find, finding people, searching for people
Speed Dial
Description: Setting up and using speed dial - a great time saver.
Keyword list: phone,speed dial,speeddial,speed-dial,setup,configure,assign,H for Home,V for Voice Mail,change,call log,testing speed dial
Conference & 3-way Calling
Description: Use your BlackBerry for conference calling and 3-way calling.
Keyword list: conference call, 3-way call, how to setup, using, call several people at once, calling more than one person, conferencing, calling
Adjust Phone Ringer, Volume, Mute, Vibrate (Profiles)
Description: Change how your BlackBerry notifies you of phone calls, ringing alarms, email, SMS and more.
Keyword list: volume,ringtone, phone,email alert,new message beep, vibrate,mute,profiles,vibrate then ring,number of rings, out of holster,in holster,alarm,calendar, tasks,ringtune,tune,song,# rings,active,enabled,volume,song,SMS,MMS, text message,alert,sound,change,differentiate, tell apart
Finding the Profiles Icon (7130 e)
Description: Learn where the profiles icon is on this BlackBerry
Keyword list: how to find,7130e, profiles, icon, volume,ringtone, phone,email alert,new message beep, vibrate,mute,profiles,vibrate then ring,number of rings, out of holster,in holster,alarm,calendar, tasks,ringtune,tune,song,# rings,active,enabled,volume,song,SMS,MMS, text message,alert,sound, change,differentiate, tell apart
Time Zone, Date & Time
Description: Where to set your time zone, date and time. What is network time?
Keyword list: where set date,time,time zone,time-zone,tip for change option,alt-trackwheel,12-hour,24-hour,military time,am,pm,time zone change
Checking Your Software Version
Description: How to determine the version of System Software installed on your BlackBerry
Keyword list: blackberry software version,checking version, checking software version,main version number, software upgrade,verify software version
Troubleshooting Email, Web, Phone
Description: The best troubleshooting tips to use to get your email and web browser back up and running.
Keyword list: Email, web or phone is not working - how to fix it, troubleshooting, fix, correct, wireless signal,email not working, web browser not working,no email,no web,how to fix, register on wireless network, correct problem,host routing table, hrt, HRT, options,hard reset,reset,cannot send or receive email,turn radio off and on, send service book
SureType vs. Multi-Tap
Description: Learn how to type on your BlackBerry (SureType vs. Multi-Tap modes)
Keyword list: Introduction to SureType and Multi-Tap Typing, switching, hints, basics, how to, getting started, with, typing, help, sure type, sure-type, typing words, selecting from list, guess, predict, hit once, hit twice, password fields in multi-tap
SureType Tips
Description: Learn how to get the most from SureType typing.
Keyword list: Using SureType, Suretype tries to guess the word you are typing from context, trust, tips, guess, custom word list, learn new words, end of sentence space twice for auto period and capitalization, trackball to select, space bar to select, type next letter, backspace, build as you go, new, trouble, proper nouns
Save Time with AutoText
Description: Save a lot of time using the innovative AutoText feature
Keyword list: How to save time with AutoText, how to instantly type an entire sentence, paragraph or email message with a few key clicks, use for product and service descriptions, multiple email signatures, anything that you type repeatedly on your BlackBerry
Introduction - Go To…, Bookmarks
Description: Save time in the Web Browser with the best hot keys.
Keyword list: web browser,web,browser,internet,web,world wide web,wireless web,bookmarks,add bookmarks,moving around,quickly move down page,local weather,weather,URL,page address,send address,golf emergency,google,movie,theater,restaurant,dial phone,trivia,news and information,goto,go to,go to...,local
List of Web Hot Keys (PDF Download)
Description: Shortcut Sheet (PDF): Save time in the Web Browser with this list of the best hot keys. (Download & Print)
Keyword list: Web Browser hot keys and short cuts, how to quickly move around your web browser, top, bottom, see web page address, show or hide status bar, add bookmark, bookmarks list, show list of bookmarks
Solve Emergency with Google Web Search
Description: Use Google on your BlackBerry to solve a Golf (or many types of Emergencies)
Keyword list: web browser, web, web search, google, restaurant,dial from browser, phone call, google local, call, theater, movie, tickets, theaters, tivia, bus,airplane, reservations, golf course, sports tickets, reservations, appointment
Finding & Calling Restaurant
Description: Be a Google pro on your BlackBerry - even call a Restaurant from search results (save time)
Keyword list: web browser,web,google, restaurant,dial from browser,phone call, google local,directions to restaurant,directions, address,find,search, locate,call,theater, movie,tickets, theaters, tivia,bus,airplane,reservations,golf course,sports tickets, reservations,appointment,dinner
General (All Versions): Downloading Latest Desktop Software
Description: How to locate and download the latest version to your computer.
Keyword list: latest version, check,version,desktop manager,new version, newer,latest,verify,see if,where to download, tips for downloading, saving software,installation, intall,add,update, v4.1, v4.2, v4.3
Installing (All Versions): BlackBerry Internet Service Option
Description: Installing as a BlackBerry Internet Service user
Keyword list: desktop manager, locate download file,warning ,messages,install, installation,BIS,blackberry, internet,service,option,internet email,POP3, automatically start desktop manager,check, uncheck,antivirus,anti-virus,virus,intellisync, synchronization,sync, backup,restore,application loader, v4.1, v4.2, v4.3
Installing (All Versions): BlackBerry Enterprise Server/Redirector Option
Description: Installing as a BlackBerry Enterprise Server user
Keyword list: desktop manager, locate download file,warning ,messages,install,installation, blackberry,option,BES, blackberry,enterprise, server,desktop redirector,automatically start desktop manager,check, uncheck,antivirus,anti-virus,virus,intellisync, synchronization, sync,backup, restore,application loader,redirector, outlook,lotus notes,groupwise,domino, exchange,server, v4.1, v4.2, v4.3
Transfer Media using Media Manager
Description: Transfer videos, music, ringtones and pictures using Media Manager
Keyword list: transfer, videos, music, ringtones, songs, microsd, micro sd, card, microsd card, desktop manager, media manager, copy, paste, drag and drop, media card, device memory, how to copy, copying music, copying images, copying videos, copying ringtones
General (v4.1, 4.2): Tour of Icons and Support Tips
Description: Learning your way around the menus and icons. Support tips.
Keyword list: what desktop manager,do,icons,sizes,how work,USB,serial port, bluetooth,blue tooth,connected, disconnected,troubleshooting,data folder,change,view, outlook,lotus notes,groupwise, domino,exchange,profile,version,check version, blackberry handheld device system software,check, no system software,multiple blackberry devices,blackberries, intellisync,backup,restore,app loader,application loader
Sync to Computer (v4.1): Setup and Use
Description: How to setup the synchronization (v4.1) for addresses, calendar, tasks and memo pad/notes.
Keyword list: synchronize,sync,share,pc to blackberry,blackberry to pc,connected,USB,cable, port,Outlook,ACT!,names,addresses,calendar,memo pad,notes,intellisync, configure PIM,pim,personal information, address book,button,outlook profile, folder,date range,to do,sync working, auto sync,sync address,sync contacts,sync addresses,sync calendar, sync memopad, sync notes, sync tasks
Sync to Computer (v4.2)-Part 1 of 3: Overview / Connection
Description: How to connect your BlackBerry to your computer to get ready for the synchronization process.
Keyword list: Overview of synchronization of addresses, tasks, calendar, memopad between computer and BlackBerry, synchronize, sync, share, pc to blackberry, blackberry to pc ,connected, USB cable, port, not connected, troubleshooting, connection problem, transfer,sync address,sync contacts,sync addresses,sync calendar, sync memopad, sync notes, sync tasks
Sync to Computer (v4.2)-Part 2 of 3: Setup Sync
Description: How to setup the synchronization for addresses, calendar, tasks and memo pad/notes.
Keyword list: How to setup synchronization or sharing of your addresses, tasks, calendar and memopad between your BlackBerry and computer, setup, how to setup, outlook, act, sage act, act!, lotus notes, notes, group wise, outlook express, address, address book, my addresses, calendar, schedule, tasks, to-dos, to-do, task list, notes, memos, memo pad, calendar sync tips, best tips,sync address,sync contacts,sync addresses,sync calendar, sync memopad, sync notes, sync tasks
Sync to Computer (v4.2)-Part 3 of 3: Running the Sync
Description: How to run the synchronization for addresses, calendar, tasks and memo pad/notes.
Keyword list: Running the Sync (Synchronization), how to run the sync after you have set it up, automating, how to automate the sync, share information, between blackberry and computer, laptop, pc, how to get my stuff on the blackberry, how to get stuff on the computer from the blackberry, desktop manager, transfer, share, communicate, sync, synch, synchronize,sync address,sync contacts,sync addresses,sync calendar, sync memopad, sync notes, sync tasks
Backup & Restore (v4.1, 4.2): Basics
Description: How to Backup and Restore your BlackBerry to your Windows computer.
Keyword list: backup,data,blackberry data,calendar,task,memo pad,addresses, address,memo pad,memopad,encryption keys,initial plug-in, verifying applications,backup, restore,save,email,restore data,recover, warning messages
Backup & Restore (v4.1, 4.2): Mass Delete, Selective Use
Description: Advanced Backup and Restore - how to selectively backup and restore only one database (e.g. only addresses, calendar or tasks)
Keyword list: quickly delete, mass delete,erase all,addresses,calendar, data,information,memo pad,memopad,tasks, task list,restore,restore all,quick,fast, tip,backup file,name convention,refresh button, delete all information, erase all information, selectively delete, delete only address book
Backup & Restore (v4.1, 4.2): Automating the Process
Description: How to automatically backup your BlackBerry every day.
Keyword list: automatically backup,automate backup,auto-backup,setup,set up, save backup data, external hard disk or CD,DVD, when to backup
App. Loader (v4.1, 4.2): No System Software Error
Description: Using Application Loader - the most common 'No System Software' Error
Keyword list: application loader,error,warning,not work,problem,stop, no system software, no,system,software, message,no system software was found fo your device,contact, system administrator or service provider for information on obtaining device system software
App. Loader (All Versions): Getting BlackBerry System Software
Description: How to download the System Software for your BlackBerry handheld
Keyword list: application loader,no system software,error,correct,upgrade blackberry system software,handheld,device, add,remove,software,applications,third party,3rd party,download error,warning, messages,latest version, find,download,lastest version of blackberry handheld system software
Application Loader (v4.1, 4.2): Using It
Description: Using Application Loader - the basics of how to load 3rd party software onto your BlackBerry
Keyword list: application loader,install third party software,additional software, new software,non-blackberry software, new programs,add,remove,delete, erase,read java applications,OTA,none,add, remove,action,check box, list of applications, read device system configuration, help,browse to find,.cod,.alx, .ali,file extensions,applications data, fails,error,stop
Redirector (v4.1, 4.2): Setup and Use
Description: Explore how to setup and use Desktop Redirector to forward email to your BlackBerry
Keyword list: desktop redirector, redirector,email,pc sends email,icon,blackberry internet service,missing icon,general tab,turn off, turn on,enable,disable, redirection,auto signature,add,change, remove,email filters,exclude,security tab, encryption keys,advanced,what is, display name,selected folders, inbox,send,email account