BlackBerry Made Simple Video Tutorial Listing
For BlackBerry 77xx, 75xx, 72xx, 6xxx Series

54 Total
Videos & PDF Files
Updated: March 26, 2008


Adding New Addresses
Description: Easily add new addresses and many more tips.
Keyword list: address book,switch theme,text menu to icons,heart,key, desktop sync,wireless sync,add new address,add names,add email, add phone numbers,tips for email,additional email addresses, capitalize,press and hold,letters in phone number,category, organize,save

Searching and Filtering Addresses (Categories)
Description: How to quickly search for names and display only names in a particular Category.
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

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

Sorting, Calling and Emailing from Address Book
Description: How to re-sort your Address Book -- Call, Email or SMS right from your Address Book.
Keyword list: address book,addresses, options,sort,company,first name,company name,last name, menu navigation tip,fast down,change option tip,send email from address book,caller ID,caller id,callerID

Getting Around - Trackwheel, Escape, & More
Description: The basics of how to get around using the trackwheel, 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

Icon Overview - Part 1
Description: Overview of email, enterprise activation, moving & hiding icons, direct connect, mike, push to talk and more.
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

Icon Overview - Part 2
Description: Overview of calendar, tasks, memo pad, profiles, passwords and more.
Keyword list: calendar,start calendar,day view,week, month,agenda,web browser,icon, overview,internet,wireless web,internet access,compose, saved messages,email pdf file,tasks, task list,reminders,to-do,notes,memo pad,memopad,grocery, movie,volume,profiles,password keeper,mute,ringer, alert,calculator, pictures,photos,wallpaper,home screen,customize

Icon Overview - Part 3
Description: Overview of address book, auto text, keyboard lock, settings and more.
Keyword list: icon overview,brief, address,find,search,lost data,task,calendar event, search command,tips for search,full names,options,settings, font type,autotext,keyboard lock, accidental speed dial,wireless radio off, on,radio tower,airplane,travel, traveling,power off

Home Screen Hot Keys (Enable)
Description: Save time with instant (one-key) starting of most Icons.
Keyword list: one key press,start applications, start icons,faster way, shortcut, application hot keys,single key to start applications,turn off dial from home screen

List of All Home Screen Hot Keys (PDF)
Description: List of keys to instantly start most icons - PDF (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

Understanding 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

Keyboard Lock: Using It
Description: Use keyboard lock to protect your data and avoid pressing speed dial keys.
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

Calculator 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, Hot Keys
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 (PDF Download)
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, t, g, next day, previous day, n, p, month view, day view, week view, agenda view, 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, Write, Send, Open Attachments, Reply
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

Using the Email Navigation Hot Keys - Shortcuts
Description: Save time in Email with the best hot keys. Top/Bottom of Inbox, Next Day/Previous Day, etc.
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

Navigation Hot Keys (PDF Download)
Description: Shortcut Sheet (PDF): Save time in Email with this list of the best hot keys. (Download & Print)
Keyword list: Email hot keys and short cut keys, how to do most things with a single key click in email (messages) icon, reply, forward, reply all, page down, top, bottom, next day, previous day, p, n, t, b, enter, compose, c, alt+roll trackwheel

Using Enterprise Activation (Corporate Email)
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

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

Modem: Use BlackBerry as a Modem for Laptop
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)
Description: Do more things at the same time (Ex: check Calendar while on a call)
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

Dialing, Names, Voice Mail, Call Logs
Description: Use the Phone like a pro - dialing by name, voice mail, dial from call logs
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

Setting Profiles: Alarms, Alerts, Ringtones, Mute
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

Setting 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

Browser Basics, 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

List of Web Browser 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

Solving Emergency with Google Search
Description: Use Google on your BlackBerry to solve a Golf (or many types of Emergencies)
Keyword list: web browser,web,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