BlackBerry Made Simple Video Tutorial Listing
For BlackBerry 87xx Series

59 Total
Videos & PDF Files
Updated: March 28, 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

Quickly Finding Addresses
Description: Make your address book quick and powerful with these tips & tricks.
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

Sort by First, Last, Company
Description: How to change the way your Address Book is sorted.
Keyword list: How to sort your address book entries, first name, last name, company, company name, how to sort by company name, how to sort by first name, how to change the sort, changing address book sort, sorting, sorting address book, last name sort, first name sort, company name sort, company sort, sort by company

Filter Using Categories
Description: How to display only names in a particular Category.
Keyword list: How to filter your Address Book using Categories, assign categories, category, filter, how to, setup, filter on, filter off, how to turn off filter, filter stuck, add new category, show only one category, space to check or uncheck, category list, un-filter

Call, Email, Text Message (SMS)
Description: Call, Email or SMS right from your Address Book.
Keyword list: How to Call, Email, Text (SMS), or send PIN message from your Address Book, call, email, green, red, phone, phone keys, send, end, address book, addresses, menu navigation tip, fast down, change option tip, send email from address book, caller ID, caller id, callerID

Trackwheel, Escape, Phone, Convenience
Description: The basics of how to get around using the trackball, escape key and more.
Keyword list: The basics of your 8700 Series BlackBerry, how to, power on, power off, turn on, turn off, backlight, backlighting, trackwheel, escape, exit, cancel, end, phone keys, green, send, end, red, convenience, convenience keys, using convenience keys, using phone keys, using phone, back out, cancel, menu, getting around, basics

Overview of Every Icon
Description: A great overview: learn briefly what every icon does on your BlackBerry.
Keyword list: messages,email icon,icons,what do,moving, hiding,show,enterprise activation,hidden icons,phone,address book, phone,calendar,web browser,task list, calculator,memo pad, memopad,grocery,pictures,password keeper,profiles,volume, keyboard lock,settings,options,alarm, font size,network settings,wireless radio on off, troubleshoot wireless signal,power off

Turn On Home Screen Hot Keys
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: Hot to read and understand your top status bar, top status, status bar, wireless, signal, battery, tips, data, wireless, number of unopened messages,wireless signal strength,searching for network, x, battery strength, battery indicator, low battery, lose data, out of signal, wireless radio off, on, troubleshoot wireless signal,web browse fix

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 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, space to change option

List of Calendar Hot Keys (PDF)
Description: Shortcut Sheet (PDF): Save time in the Calendar with this list of the best hot keys. (Download & Print)
Keyword list: List of Calendar Hot Keys in easy-to-download and print PDF format, instant day view, month view, agenda view, go to date, week view, scheduling tips

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

Copy and Paste between Icons
Description: Never re-type anything - use Copy / Paste function instead.
Keyword list: How to copy and paste text between applications, copy, paste, copy-paste, copy/paste, save time, increase accuracy, copy text, paste, select text, copy, conference call, travel information, tip, tips, flight information, rental car, hotel, select, select lines, select characters, characters, dial in, dialin, copy phone number

Sending Email, Typing Tips
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

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

List of Email Navigation Hot Keys (PDF)
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 trackball

Enterprise Activation (BlackBerry Server Only)
Description: Using Enterprise Activation to connect to a BlackBerry Enterprise Server
Keyword list: How to use enterprise activation, when use, activation password, blackberry administrator, getting started, wireless signal, help, technical support, IT

Lock your keyboard to avoid accidental key press
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

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

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

Jump Between Phone and Calendar (Switch Applications)
Description: Do more things at the same time (Ex: check Calendar while on a call)
Keyword list: How to check the calendar from a phone call, 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

Jump Between Phone and Address Book (Switch Applications)
Description: Do more things at the same time (Ex: check Address Book while on a call)
Keyword list: How to check the Address Book from the phone, multi-tasking, multi-task, application switch, jump between applications, alt, escape, alt+escape, alt-escape, alt-tab

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,green key, red key,send,end,mute, start call,end call,call log,entry,caller ID not work,working,dial by name,dial by number,add to address book

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

Using 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: Volume, Ringtones, Alarms, 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

Setting Your Convenience Keys to Start Icons
Description: How to change the icons opened by your convenience keys.
Keyword list: convenience key,setting,set convenience, change convenience keys,set side and front convenience,set to third party applications,any icon start with key

Setting Your Time Zone, Date & Time
Description: Where to set your time zone, date and time. What is network time?
Keyword list: How to set date, time, time zone, tips on changing, space key, space, alt, alt trackwheel, typing numbers, 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, AM, PM

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

Basics (Icons, Finding, Sorting, Options)
Description: Using your Task list, sorting and options.
Keyword list: How to use Tasks on your BlackBerry, overview of synchronization options, sharing, sync, sharing, desktop manager, large, small, organization, BES, BlackBerry Enterprise Server, Start tasks, starting, getting started, t as hot key, icons described, sorting, find, finding, snooze, default snooze setting, options

Adding New Tasks (Due, Alarm, Recurring, etc.)
Description: Tips on adding new Tasks on your BlackBerry
Keyword list: How to add new Tasks on your BlackBerry, Adding Tasks, add task, new task, tips for naming tasks, status, not started, deferred, completed, waiting, completed, priority, low, normal, high, due by date, setting date and time, tips for setting dates quickly, reminder, by date, relative, definition, notes, categories, recurring, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, annual, set categories

Updating And Completing Tasks (Hide)
Description: How to update or complete Tasks the fastest way.
Keyword list: How to update a Task, How to Complete a task, adding notes to a task, task notes, notes, status, change priority, changing tasks, edit, editing task, editing tasks, edit task, check-off, check off task, mark task done, done, check

Managing a Project (Naming, Categories, Filtering)
Description: Manage an entire project using your BlackBerry Task list.
Keyword list: How to group tasks together to manage a project, using categories, category, filter, tips, naming, how to name tasks to group, find, find:, grouping, group, category, add new category, new category, space for select, enter to open, filter, un-filter, turn off filter, how to turn off filter, can't turn off filter

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

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

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

Use Google to Find & Call 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

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