Blackberry for Dummies (ISBN - 0470457627)

387 Pages·2021·8.4 MB·English

Robert Kao
Dante Sarigumba
Coauthors of BlackBerry Storm For Dummies

Learn to:
• Use all the features of your BlackBerry
model, including Bold™, Pearl™ Flip,
Storm™, and Curve™ 8900

• Manage meetings, appointments, and
tasks on the go

• Surf the Web, handle e-mail, and
take pictures

• Take advantage of handy, free
applications

BlackBerry

®

3rd Edition

Making Everything Easier!™

Visit the companion Web site at www.blackberryfordummies.
com for the latest BlackBerry news, related links, updates on
new BlackBerry models, and more

Open the book and find:

• How to use your BlackBerry GPS

• Lifestyle applications you’ll want
to install

• Ten fun games for your BlackBerry

• All about the BlackBerry browser

• How to bookmark and organize
Web sites

• A comparison of SureType and
QWERTY keyboard features

• How to take pictures and video
with your BlackBerry

• How to sync your BlackBerry with
your desktop

Robert Kao has created numerous applications on the BlackBerry platform
and founded a mobile startup. Dante Sarigumba has written several
BlackBerry applications and is the cohost of a regular podcast, Mobile
Computing Authority. They are the coauthors of the previous editions of
BlackBerry For Dummies.

$24.99 US / $29.99 CN / £16.99 UK

ISBN 978-0-470-45762-7

Computers/Hardware/Handheld

Go to dummies.com®

for more!

Your BlackBerry is full of
tasty options — learn to use
every fantastic feature!

Are you a BlackBerry newbie, or a veteran with a new
model? Either way, you’ll find this guide packed with
information to help you make the most of this amazing
device. Discover how to send and receive e-mail and instant
messages, surf the Web, take photos, make phone calls,
play music, and organize your life; it’s all in the palm of your
hand.

• Get around — navigate the display screen and use the trackball,
your BlackBerry’s keyboard, and shortcuts

• Keep track of your busy schedule — manage your appointments,
keep your calendar, and handle your to-do list

• Keep in touch — use e-mail, SMS text messaging, or instant
messaging

• Entertain yourself — take photos, record video, cruise the
Internet, and sync your BlackBerry with iTunes®

• Protect and back up — back up your BlackBerry, arrange
automated backups, and protect your information with secure
passwords

BlackBerry

®

Kao
Sarigumba

3rd Edition

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by Robert Kao and Dante Sarigumba

BlackBerry
®

FOR
DUMmIES

‰

3RD EDITION

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BlackBerry® For Dummies®, 3rd Edition
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About the Authors

Robert Kao is one well-rounded professional. His ability to translate his tech-
nical knowledge and communicate with users of all types led him to coau-
thor BlackBerry For Dummies, BlackBerry Pearl For Dummies, and BlackBerry
Storm For Dummies. He started out as a BlackBerry developer for various
fi nancial fi rms in New York City, that truly global city. A graduate of Columbia
University, with a computer engineering degree, he currently lives in South
Brunswick, New Jersey.

Dante Sarigumba is a long-time user of a BlackBerry and a gizmo enthusiast.
He develops BlackBerry applications and cohosts the Mobile Computing
Authority biweekly podcast. He lives in South Brunswick, New Jersey with his
wife, Rosemarie, and two sons, Dean and Drew.

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Dedication

I would like to thank my father (MHK) and mother (SYT) for everything
they’ve done for me. I wouldn’t be here without their kindness and support.
I would also like to thank my lovely wife, Marie-Claude, and little Jade for all
their support.

— Robert Kao

To Yosma, Dean, and Drew: my greatest treasures. Thank you for your
thoughts, understanding, and support.

— Dante Sarigumba

Authors’ Acknowledgments

Collectively, we want to give a big thanks to Greg Croy for the opportunities
to work with the For Dummies brand, and we congratulate him on his retire-
ment! Enjoy it Greg.

In addition, we’d like to thank the following people:

� Katie Mohr, our new acquisitions editor. We look forward to working
with you.

� Jean Nelson and John Edwards, our editors, for making us look good.

� Kevin Michaluk, a.k.a. CrackBerry Kevin, for making us better.

� Carol McClendon, our agent, for presenting our proposal to the right
people.

� Victoria Berry, PR of Research In Motion, for getting us access to proper
channels at the right time.

In addition, we thank the rest of the Wiley staff. Without you all, this book
would not have been possible.

— Rob & Dante

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Contents at a Glance

Introduction ................................................................ 1

Part I: Meet and Greet Your BlackBerry ........................ 7

Chapter 1: Your BlackBerry Isn’t a Fruit .........................................................................9
Chapter 2: Navigating the BlackBerry ...........................................................................19
Chapter 3: Turning On Your BlackBerry — And Keeping It Happy ...........................35

Part II: Getting Organized and Productive
with Your BlackBerry ................................................. 53

Chapter 4: Keeping Track of Your Acquaintances ......................................................55
Chapter 5: Don’t Miss Your Appointments...................................................................85
Chapter 6: Your To-Do List and Keeping Your Password...........................................97

Part III: Getting Multimedia and Online
with Your BlackBerry ............................................... 117

Chapter 7: You’ve Got (Lots of) E-Mail .......................................................................119
Chapter 8: Too Cool for E-Mail .....................................................................................147
Chapter 9: Surfi ng the Internet Wave ..........................................................................173
Chapter 10: Calling Your Favorite Person ..................................................................197
Chapter 11: Taking Pictures and Recording Video with Your BlackBerry .............215
Chapter 12: Getting Entertained with Your BlackBerry ...........................................231
Chapter 13: Getting Around with Your BlackBerry GPS ...........................................249
Chapter 14: Lifestyle Applications ...............................................................................257

Part IV: Working with BlackBerry Desktop Manager .... 265

Chapter 15: Syncing the Synchronize Way .................................................................267
Chapter 16: Switching Devices .....................................................................................283
Chapter 17: Unite! Your BlackBerry ............................................................................291
Chapter 18: Protecting Your Information ...................................................................301
Chapter 19: Installing and Managing Third-Party Applications ...............................311

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Part V: The Part of Tens ........................................... 321

Chapter 20: Ten Great BlackBerry Accessories .........................................................323
Chapter 21: Ten Must-Have BlackBerry Programs ....................................................329
Chapter 22: Ten Fun Games on Your BlackBerry ......................................................333
Chapter 23: Ten Web Site Categories for BlackBerry Browsing ..............................337

Index ...................................................................... 345

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