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About the AuthorsRobert Kao is one well-rounded professional. His ability to translate his tech-nical knowledge and communicate with users of all types led him to cowrite BlackBerry For Dummies, BlackBerry Pearl For Dummies, BlackBerry Storm For Dummies, BlackBerry Bold For Dummies, and BlackBerry Curve For Dummies. He started out as a BlackBerry developer for various fi nancial fi rms in New York City, that truly global city. Kao is currently the Founder and CEO of a mobile software start-up. 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 BlackBerry and a gizmo enthusiast. He, along with Robert, has been developing BlackBerry and mobile applica-tions since early millennium. He currently works as a “development wizard” and lives in South Brunswick, New Jersey, with his wife, Rosemarie, and two sons, Dean and Drew.

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DedicationI would like to thank my father (MHK), my mother (SYT), and the rest of the Kao family for everything they’ve done for me. I wouldn’t be here without their kindness and understanding. I would also like to thank my lovely wife Marie-Claude, my daughter Jade, and my newborn son for all their support. In addition, thanks to Manon Lalancette and the rest of Gamelin family for all your cheers!

— Robert Kao

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

— Dante Sarigumba

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Contents at a GlanceIntroduction ................................................................ 1

Part I: Getting Started with BlackBerry ........................ 7Chapter 1: Your BlackBerry Isn’t an Edible Fruit........................................................... 9Chapter 2: Navigating the BlackBerry ........................................................................... 19Chapter 3: Tweaking Your BlackBerry .......................................................................... 33

Part II: Organizing with BlackBerry ............................ 51Chapter 4: Remembering and Locating Your Acquaintances .................................... 53Chapter 5: Never Miss Another Appointment .............................................................. 87Chapter 6: Setting Alarms and Keeping Your Passwords ......................................... 101Chapter 7: Calling Your Favorite Person .................................................................... 117

Part III: Getting Online with Your BlackBerry ............ 135Chapter 8: You’ve Got (Lots of) E-Mail ....................................................................... 137Chapter 9: Too Cool for E-Mail ..................................................................................... 157Chapter 10: Instant Messaging on BlackBerry Messenger ...............................................175Chapter 11: Networking Like a Social Butterfl y ......................................................... 191Chapter 12: Surfi ng the Internet Wave ........................................................................ 211

Part IV: Applications and Media on Your BlackBerry .................................................. 235Chapter 13: Getting Around with Your BlackBerry GPS ........................................... 237Chapter 14: Taking Great Pictures and Capturing Videos ........................................ 245Chapter 15: Satisfying All Your Senses with the Media Player ................................ 263Chapter 16: Managing Media Files ............................................................................... 283

Part V: Working with BlackBerry Desktop Software ... 293Chapter 17: Installing BlackBerry Desktop Software................................................. 295Chapter 18: Synchronizing Organizer Data ................................................................ 309Chapter 19: Protecting Your Information ................................................................... 333Chapter 20: Finding and Installing Applications ........................................................ 343

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Part VI: The Part of Tens .......................................... 353Chapter 21: Ten Great BlackBerry Accessories ......................................................... 355Chapter 22: Ten (or So) Must-Have BlackBerry Applications .................................. 359

Index ...................................................................... 365

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Introduction ................................................................. 1About This Book .............................................................................................. 1Who Are You? .................................................................................................. 2What’s in This Book ........................................................................................ 2

Part I: Getting Started with BlackBerry ............................................... 2Part II: Organizing with BlackBerry ..................................................... 3Part III: Getting Online with Your BlackBerry .................................... 3Part IV: Applications and Media on Your BlackBerry ...........................3Part V: Working with BlackBerry Desktop Software ......................... 4Part VI: The Part of Tens ....................................................................... 4

Icons in This Book ........................................................................................... 4Where to Go from Here ................................................................................... 5

Part I: Getting Started with BlackBerry ......................... 7

Chapter 1: Your BlackBerry Isn’t an Edible Fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Knowing Your BlackBerry History .............................................................. 10How It Works: The Schematic Approach .................................................... 10

The role of the network service provider ......................................... 10Connecting to your personal computer ............................................ 12Doing the BlackBerry world-traveler thing ....................................... 12

Oh, the Things You Can Do! ......................................................................... 13All-in-one multimedia center .............................................................. 13Internet at your fi ngertips ................................................................... 14Me and my great personal assistant.................................................. 14Me and my chatty self ......................................................................... 15Look, Dad, no hands! ........................................................................... 15

Chewing on Hardware ................................................................................... 15Power effi ciency ................................................................................... 16Memory management .......................................................................... 16A sentry is always on duty .................................................................. 17

Chapter 2: Navigating the BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Anatomy 101: The Body and Features of Your BlackBerry ...................... 19Display screen ...................................................................................... 23Custom Dictionary ............................................................................... 24QWERTY keyboard .............................................................................. 25SureType keyboard ............................................................................. 25Trackpad ............................................................................................... 26Escape and Menu keys ........................................................................ 26The microSD slot.................................................................................. 27

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BlackBerry For Dummies, 5th Edition xivGeneral Navigation Guidelines ..................................................................... 27

Switching applications ........................................................................ 28Changing options ................................................................................. 29

General Keyboard Shortcuts ........................................................................ 30Using Home screen shortcuts ............................................................ 30Other (non–Home screen) shortcuts ................................................ 31

Chapter 3: Tweaking Your BlackBerry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Making Your BlackBerry Yours ................................................................... 33Branding your BlackBerry .................................................................. 34Choosing a language, any language ................................................... 34Typing with ease using Word Substitution....................................... 35Getting your dates and times lined up .............................................. 38Customizing your screen’s look and feel .......................................... 39Wallpapering your BlackBerry ........................................................... 41Letting freedom ring ............................................................................ 42

Keeping Your BlackBerry Safe ..................................................................... 46Setting a password for your BlackBerry ........................................... 46Locking your BlackBerry..................................................................... 47

Blocking That Spam ....................................................................................... 48

Part II: Organizing with BlackBerry ............................ 51

Chapter 4: Remembering and Locating Your Acquaintances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Accessing Contacts ....................................................................................... 53Working with Contacts ................................................................................. 54

Creating a contact ................................................................................ 55Completing a contact record .............................................................. 56Adding contacts from other BlackBerry applications .................... 62Viewing a contact ................................................................................. 63Editing a contact .................................................................................. 64Deleting a contact ................................................................................ 65

Looking for Someone? ................................................................................... 66Organizing Your Contacts ............................................................................ 69

Creating a group................................................................................... 70Using the Filter feature on your contacts ......................................... 72Setting preferences .............................................................................. 74

Sharing a Contact .......................................................................................... 77Sending a vCard ................................................................................... 77Receiving a vCard ................................................................................ 78

Searching for Someone outside Your Contacts ......................................... 78Synchronizing Facebook Contacts .............................................................. 81

Adding a Facebook friend’s info to Contacts ................................... 81Automatic syncing between Facebook profi les and Contacts ....... 83

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Chapter 5: Never Miss Another Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Accessing the BlackBerry Calendar ............................................................ 87Choosing Your Calendar View ..................................................................... 88Customizing Your Calendar ......................................................................... 90All Things Appointments: Adding, Opening, and Deleting ....................... 91

Creating an appointment .................................................................... 92Opening an appointment .................................................................... 97Deleting an appointment ..................................................................... 97Setting your meeting dial-in number ................................................. 98

Chapter 6: Setting Alarms and Keeping Your Passwords. . . . . . . . . .101

Accessing Clock ........................................................................................... 101Customizing Your Clock ............................................................................. 102Setting a Wake-Up Alarm ............................................................................ 105Setting and Exiting Bedside Mode ............................................................. 106Using Stopwatch .......................................................................................... 108Using Timer .................................................................................................. 109Using Password Keeper .............................................................................. 110

Setting a password for Password Keeper ....................................... 111Creating credentials .......................................................................... 111Generating random passwords ........................................................ 113Using your password ......................................................................... 113Accessing Password Keeper options .............................................. 114Changing your password to Password Keeper .............................. 115

Chapter 7: Calling Your Favorite Person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Accessing the BlackBerry Phone Application .......................................... 117Making a call ....................................................................................... 118Receiving a call ................................................................................... 119Let freedom ring ................................................................................. 120Handling missed calls ........................................................................ 121

Phone Options while on a Call ................................................................... 121Muting your call ................................................................................. 122Adjusting the call volume ................................................................. 122

Customizing the BlackBerry Phone ........................................................... 122Setting up your voicemail number .................................................. 122Using call forwarding ......................................................................... 123Confi guring speed dial....................................................................... 124

Arranging Conference Calls ........................................................................ 126Talking privately to a conference participant ................................ 128Alternate between phone conversations ........................................ 129Dropping that meeting hugger ......................................................... 129

Communicating Hands-Free ....................................................................... 129Using the speaker phone .................................................................. 130Pairing your BlackBerry with a Bluetooth headset ....................... 130Using voice dialing ............................................................................. 132

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BlackBerry For Dummies, 5th Edition xviMultitasking while on the Phone ............................................................... 132

Accessing applications while on the phone ................................... 133Taking notes while on the phone ..................................................... 133

Part III: Getting Online with Your BlackBerry ............ 135

Chapter 8: You’ve Got (Lots of) E-Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Getting Up and Running with E-Mail ......................................................... 137Using the BlackBerry Internet Service client ................................. 138Combining your e-mail accounts into one ...................................... 138Adding an e-mail account ................................................................. 139Confi guring your e-mail signature ................................................... 140Enabling wireless reconciliation ...................................................... 141

Accessing Messages .................................................................................... 143Receiving e-mails ............................................................................... 143Sending e-mail .................................................................................... 146Adding a sender to your Contacts ................................................... 147Filtering your e-mail ........................................................................... 148

Searching through Your Messages Like a Pro ......................................... 150Doing a quick search ......................................................................... 150Running an advanced search ........................................................... 151Saving search criteria ........................................................................ 153Reusing saved search results ........................................................... 154

Long Live E-Mail ........................................................................................... 155

Chapter 9: Too Cool for E-Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Sending and Receiving PIN-to-PIN Messages ........................................... 157Getting a BlackBerry PIN ................................................................... 159Assigning PINs to names ................................................................... 161Sending a PIN-to-PIN message .......................................................... 162Receiving a PIN-to-PIN message ....................................................... 163

Keeping in Touch, the Text-Messaging Way ............................................ 164Sending a text message ..................................................................... 164Viewing a message you receive........................................................ 165

Always Online Using Instant Messaging ................................................... 166Instant Messaging on your BlackBerry ........................................... 166Taking control of your IM app .......................................................... 171

Chapter 10: Instant Messaging on BlackBerry Messenger. . . . . . . . . . .175

Using BlackBerry Messenger ..................................................................... 175Inviting a Contact ......................................................................................... 178

Inviting someone with BlackBerry Messenger ............................... 178Adding a text-messaging contact ..................................................... 181

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Having Conversations ................................................................................. 181Starting a conversation ..................................................................... 181Starting a group conversation .......................................................... 182Sprucing up your conversations ...................................................... 183Sending a fi le or contact information .............................................. 184Saving the conversation history ...................................................... 185

Grouping Your Messenger Contacts ......................................................... 186Creating a group................................................................................. 186Navigating a group ............................................................................. 188

Broadcasting a Message ............................................................................. 189

Chapter 11: Networking Like a Social Butterfl y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191

Gearing Up for Facebook ............................................................................ 191Using Facebook on your BlackBerry ............................................... 192Working with Facebook notifi cations .............................................. 194Sharing your pictures with your Facebook friends ....................... 194Finding and posting to a friend’s Facebook wall ........................... 197Inviting a friend to Facebook ............................................................ 198Sending a private message to a Facebook friend ........................... 198Viewing your own profi le .................................................................. 199

Using Twitter ................................................................................................ 200Using Twitter from your BlackBerry ............................................... 200Finding out what people are tweeting about .................................. 202Viewing your Twitter lists ................................................................. 202Viewing and updating your Twitter profi le .................................... 204

Using Social Feeds for Social Networking ................................................. 205Setting up Social Feeds...................................................................... 205Posting a status update by using Social Feeds .............................. 207

Finding Social Networking Apps in BlackBerry App World ................... 208

Chapter 12: Surfi ng the Internet Wave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211

Kicking Up Browser ..................................................................................... 211Getting to Browser ............................................................................. 212Hitting the (air) waves....................................................................... 214Navigating web pages ........................................................................ 215Saving and sharing a web page address ......................................... 219Saving web images ............................................................................. 220

Bookmarking Your Favorite Sites .............................................................. 220Adding and visiting a bookmark ...................................................... 220Organizing your bookmarks ............................................................. 222

Exercising Options and Optimization Techniques .........................................225Installing Applications from the Web ....................................................... 230Browser’s Behavior in Business ................................................................ 232

Using Browser on your company’s BlackBerry Enterprise Server ....................................................... 233

Using your network provider’s browser ......................................... 233

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BlackBerry For Dummies, 5th Edition xviiiPart IV: Applications and Media on Your BlackBerry .................................................. 235

Chapter 13: Getting Around with Your BlackBerry GPS . . . . . . . . . . .237

Putting Safety First ...................................................................................... 237What Your BlackBerry Needs for GPS ...................................................... 238Your GPS Application Choices ................................................................... 239

BlackBerry Maps ................................................................................ 240Google Maps for Mobile .................................................................... 241TeleNav GPS Navigator ..................................................................... 243Garmin Mobile .................................................................................... 243

Chapter 14: Taking Great Pictures and Capturing Videos . . . . . . . . .245

Saying “Cheese” ........................................................................................... 245Reading the screen indicators ......................................................... 246Choosing the picture size ................................................................. 247Zooming and focusing ....................................................................... 248Setting the fl ash .................................................................................. 248Setting the scene mode ..................................................................... 249Geotagging .......................................................................................... 250

Working with Pictures ................................................................................. 251Viewing pictures ................................................................................ 251Creating a slide show ........................................................................ 252Trashing pictures ............................................................................... 253Listing fi lenames versus thumbnails ............................................... 253Checking picture properties ............................................................. 254Renaming a picture fi le...................................................................... 254Sharing your pictures ........................................................................ 255Setting a picture as Caller ID ............................................................ 256Setting a Home screen image ........................................................... 257

Say Action: Capturing Video ...................................................................... 257Customizing the Video Camera ................................................................. 260

Chapter 15: Satisfying All Your Senses with the Media Player . . . .263

Accessing Media .......................................................................................... 263Letting the Music Play ................................................................................. 265

Creating a playlist .............................................................................. 267Playing from your playlist ................................................................. 269

Now Showing ................................................................................................ 269Looking Over Your Pictures ....................................................................... 271Becoming Lord of the Ringtones ............................................................... 272Listening to Podcasts .................................................................................. 273

Subscribing to a podcast .................................................................. 274Playing a podcast ............................................................................... 275

Using the BlackBerry Voice Recorder ....................................................... 275Recording your voice ........................................................................ 275Playing your voice notes ................................................................... 276

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Viewing and Controlling Media Files ......................................................... 277Turning it up (or down) .................................................................... 277Navigating the menu .......................................................................... 277Using Explore ..................................................................................... 278

Customizing the Media Apps ..................................................................... 279

Chapter 16: Managing Media Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283

Using Your BlackBerry as a Flash Drive for a PC .................................... 283Using Your BlackBerry as a Flash Drive for the Mac .............................. 284Using Media Sync ......................................................................................... 285

Setting the music source................................................................... 285Synchronizing music fi les ................................................................. 286Synchronizing picture fi les ............................................................... 287Synchronizing video fi les .................................................................. 289Synchronizing media manually ........................................................ 291Synchronizing media automatically ................................................ 291

Part V: Working with BlackBerry Desktop Software .... 293

Chapter 17: Installing BlackBerry Desktop Software . . . . . . . . . . . . .295

Using BlackBerry Desktop Software for Windows .................................. 296Downloading ....................................................................................... 296Installing .............................................................................................. 297Launching ........................................................................................... 299Connecting to your BlackBerry ........................................................ 299Switching to a new BlackBerry ......................................................... 301

Using BlackBerry Desktop Software for the Mac ..................................... 303Downloading ....................................................................................... 304Installing .............................................................................................. 304Launching ........................................................................................... 305Switching to a new BlackBerry ......................................................... 306

Chapter 18: Synchronizing Organizer Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309

Synchronizing Your BlackBerry with a Windows PC .............................. 309Confi guring Organizer data synchronization ................................. 310Ready, set, synchronize! ................................................................... 318

Synchronizing Your BlackBerry on the Mac ............................................ 321Setting synchronization options ...................................................... 321Deleting all music fi les on your BlackBerry .................................... 330Syncing manually ............................................................................... 331Confi guring an automatic sync ........................................................ 332

Chapter 19: Protecting Your Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333

The Benefi ts of Backing Up ........................................................................ 333Backing Up Your BlackBerry ...................................................................... 334

Creating a backup fi le ........................................................................ 334Setting up automatic backups .......................................................... 336

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BlackBerry For Dummies, 5th Edition xxRestoring Your BlackBerry from Backup Information ............................ 337

Restoring only some of your backup data ...................................... 338Clearing some information from your BlackBerry......................... 340

Chapter 20: Finding and Installing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .343

Using BlackBerry App World ..................................................................... 343Navigating App World ....................................................................... 343Installing an application by using App World ................................ 345

Finding and Installing Applications from Other App Stores .................. 347Finding and Installing Applications Directly

from a Developer’s Website.................................................................... 348Upgrading the BlackBerry OS .................................................................... 348

Upgrading the BlackBerry OS, Windows style ............................... 348Upgrading the BlackBerry OS, Mac style ........................................ 350

Part VI: The Part of Tens ........................................... 353

Chapter 21: Ten Great BlackBerry Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .355

Cases for Protection and Style ................................................................... 355BlackBerry Screen Protector ..................................................................... 355MicroSD Memory Card ................................................................................ 356Extra BlackBerry Battery ............................................................................ 356BlackBerry Car Charger .............................................................................. 356Bluetooth Hands-Free Headset .................................................................. 357BlackBerry Presenter .................................................................................. 357External Speaker Phone .............................................................................. 357BlackBerry Car Mount ................................................................................. 357BlackBerry Cleaner ...................................................................................... 358

Chapter 22: Ten (or So) Must-Have BlackBerry Applications . . . . . .359

SmrtGuard, Your Smartphone Guardian .................................................. 359Tether ............................................................................................................ 360VibAndRing ................................................................................................... 361Bloomberg for Mobile ................................................................................. 361SmrtAlerts ..................................................................................................... 361Google Talk Mobile and Yahoo! Messenger Mobile ................................ 362WeatherEye .................................................................................................. 362Nobex Radio Companion ............................................................................ 362Online Personal Music Players .................................................................. 363Neverfail ........................................................................................................ 363B*Nator ......................................................................................................... 363

Index ....................................................................... 365

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Introduction

If you already have a BlackBerry, BlackBerry For Dummies, 5th Edition can help you discover new features, or you can slap it open and use it as

a quick reference. If you don’t have a BlackBerry yet and have some basic questions (such as “What’s a BlackBerry?” or “How can a BlackBerry help me be more productive?”), you can benefit by reading this book cover to cover. No matter what your current BlackBerry user status — BUS, for short — this book can help you get the most out of your BlackBerry.

Right off the bat, we can tell you that a BlackBerry isn’t a fruit you find at the supermarket, nor is it related to nasty weather patterns. It’s an always-connected smartphone that has e-mail capabilities, a built-in Internet browser, advanced media features, and a camera.

On top of that, a BlackBerry has all the features you expect from a personal organizer, including a calendar, to-do lists, and memos. Oh, and did we men-tion that a BlackBerry also has a built-in mobile phone? Talk about multitask-ing! Imagine being stuck on a commuter train: With your BlackBerry by your side, you can compose an e-mail while conducting a conference call — all from the comfort of your seat.

In this book, we show you all the basics, and then go the extra mile by high-lighting some of the lesser-known (but still handy) features of the BlackBerry. Your BlackBerry can work hard for you when you need it to — and it can play hard when you want it to.

About This BookBlackBerry For Dummies, 5th Edition is a comprehensive user guide, as well as a quick user reference. We designed this book so that you can read it cover to cover if you want, but you don’t need to read one chapter after the other. Feel free to jump around while you explore the different functionalities of your BlackBerry.

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We cover basic and advanced topics, but we stick to those topics that we consider the most practical and frequently used. If you use or want to use a certain function of your BlackBerry, we likely cover it here.

Who Are You?In this book, we try to be considerate of your needs, but because we’ve never met you, we make some assumptions about who you might be:

✓ You have a BlackBerry and want to find out how to get the most from it.

✓ You don’t have a BlackBerry yet, but you’re wondering what one could do for you.

✓ You’re looking for a book that doesn’t assume you know all the jargon and tech terms used in the smartphone industry.

✓ You want a reference that shows you, step by step, how to do useful and cool things with a BlackBerry — but that doesn’t bog you down by giving you unnecessary background or theory.

✓ You’re tired of hauling your 10-pound laptop with you on trips, and you’re wondering how to turn your BlackBerry into a miniature traveling office.

✓ You no longer want to be tied to your computer system for the critical activities in your life, such as sending and receiving e-mail, checking your calendar for appointments, and surfing the web.

✓ You like to have some fun, play games, and be entertained by a device but don’t want to carry an extra game gadget around with you.

What’s in This BookBlackBerry For Dummies, 5th Edition consists of six parts, and each part contains different chapters related to that part’s theme.

Part I: Getting Started with BlackBerryPart I starts with the basics of your BlackBerry. You know: What it is, what you can do with it, and what the parts are. We also show you how

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to personalize and express yourself through your BlackBerry. This part wraps up with must-knows about security and where to go for help when you get into trouble with your BlackBerry.

Part II: Organizing with BlackBerryPart II deals with the fact that your BlackBerry is also a full-fledged organizer. We show you how to get your BlackBerry to keep your contacts in Contacts, as well as how to manage your appointments and meetings in Calendar. You also can find out how to set an alarm by using the Clock application, use it as a timer, and set your device to Bedside mode. We explore the Password Keeper application, which can centralize your passwords. And finally, we show you how most BlackBerry applications interconnect, working hard for you.

Part III: Getting Online with Your BlackBerryPart III shows you what made BlackBerry what it is today: always-connected e-mail. We also get into the other strengths of the BlackBerry — web-surfing functionality — but we don’t stop there. We point out how you can use other forms of messages, such as text messaging and Instant Messaging. You can find out about unique forms of messages on the BlackBerry: PIN-to-PIN mes-sages and BlackBerry Messenger. And best of all, you get the lowdown on social networking.

Part IV: Applications and Media on Your BlackBerryYou can find the fun stuff in Part IV. Use the BlackBerry GPS to navigate your way around, and rock your world by using your BlackBerry to play music, watch videos, and take pictures. You also get the scoop on how to record videos and sample ringtones. Plus, we give you timesaving shortcuts that you can use on the Media applications and offer ways to manage your media files.

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Part V: Working with BlackBerry Desktop SoftwareIn Part V, we detail BlackBerry Desktop Software and show you some of the hoops you can put it through with your BlackBerry, including making backups and installing BlackBerry applications from your PC to your smartphone. You can find out how to transfer data from your older devices — BlackBerry or not — to your new BlackBerry. And we didn’t forget to cover important stuff, such as data syncing your appointments and contacts with desktop applica-tions, such as Outlook. And finally, you can find all the possible ways you can install third-party applications.

Part VI: The Part of TensAll For Dummies books include The Part of Tens, and this book is no differ-ent. In Part VI, we show you where to get cool BlackBerry accessories and (of course) great applications for your BlackBerry.

Icons in This Book This icon highlights an important point that you don’t want to forget because

it just might come up again. We’d never be so cruel as to spring a pop quiz on you, but paying attention to these details can definitely help you.

This book rarely delves into the geeky, technical details, but when it does, this icon warns you. Read the text that this icon points to if you want to get under the hood a little, or just skip ahead if you aren’t interested in the gory details.

Here’s where you can find not-so-obvious tricks that can make you a BlackBerry power-user in no time. Pay special attention to the paragraphs that feature this icon so that you can get the most out of your smartphone.

Look out! This icon tells you how to avoid trouble before it starts. Be sure to read and follow the accompanying directions.

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Where to Go from HereNow, you can dive in! Give Chapter 1 a quick look if you want to get a sense of where this book takes you — or feel free to head straight to your chapter of choice.

If you want to find out more about the book, or have a question or comment for the authors, please visit us at www.blackberryfordummies.com.

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Part I

Getting Started with BlackBerry

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In this part . . .

The road to a happy and collaborative relationship with your BlackBerry starts here. We cover all the

nuts and bolts — how things work, the BlackBerry’s look and feel, and connectivity. We also discuss how you can navigate with ease to the world of BlackBerry, offering timesaving shortcuts. Finally, you can figure out how to customize BlackBerry and make it your own.

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