KEY Words You Need To Know

OTA - Over the Air. This means you can download the application through your BlackBerry browser and install it straight onto your BlackBerry. You don't need the BlackBerry Desktop Manager for an 'ota download'.

App - Application. Just like you can install extra software onto your computer/laptop, you can install extra software onto your BlackBerry. A software program for your BlackBerry is called an 'app'.

RIM - Research In Motion. The company that makes the BlackBerry.

BlackBerry Desktop Manager - The CD and software program that came with your BlackBerry. It runs on your PC and allows you to do all kinds of stuff with your BlackBerry, like backup all your data, install new applications, etc.

3rd Party - This is when a company other than RIM has made the BlackBerry app. RIM makes some apps for your BlackBerry (like the facebook app, and flickr app, but most BlackBerry apps are made by other companies. Usually they will make a profit by selling their apps, but sometimes offer them for free. Sometimes they also offer the basic app for free and the upgraded 'premium' version for a fee.

how to easily create music “Playlists” on your Blackberry music player:

 1. IN the media application click “Music”
 2. Click “Playlists”
 3. Click “New Playlist”
 4. Click “Standard Playlist”
 5. Type a name for the Playlist;
 6. Press the “Menu” key;
 7. Click “Add songs”
 8. Click on any song you want to add to the Playlist, and the song will
be added automatically;
 9. To add more songs repeat steps 6-8
 10. When you are finished press the “Menu” key and click “Save”.

How To Make Your Blackberry Battery last Longer

“My battery is dead….again”. We hear this so often. This is clearly something we want to avoid. So how can we get the maximum of our battery life?
All recent Blackberry phone use a Lithium Ion Battery (“Li-ion”). I’d like to share with you some good tips about getting the most out of your battery.
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BlackBerry Slow? Basic Tips to Make Your BlackBerry Run Faster

You may find your BlackBerry running slowly and often times this can be resolved with a few simple steps. I’ve taken the time to write out these tips that should get your BlackBerry back up to speed. Remember, your BlackBerry is more like a computer than a phone, and it needs similar best practices for memory management and performance.

Clear Out the Event Log

Your BlackBerry tracks absolutely everything it does in order to help with debugging and troubleshooting in what is called an “Event Log.” It helps your BlackBerry run smoother and faster if you periodically clear out this log.

From your Home Screen of icons, press and hold the ALT key and type “LGLG” (Do not press the SHIFT key at the same time) to bring up the Event Log screen as shown. Press the MENU key and select “Clear Log”. Then select “Delete” when it asks you to confirm and finally press the ESCAPE key to get back to your Home Screen.

Close Unused Applications

Want to see what apps you’re running? Hold the menu key or press “alt” + ESC. If you find some apps in this list that you aren’t using, open them and close the app. Remember, an app is still running unless you open the app, press menu and select “close” or “exit”.

Web Browser Running Slowly? Clear out the Cache

You can make a dramatic increase in the speed of your Web Browser by clearing out the cache. Start your browser by clicking on the icon. Inside the Browser, click the MENU key and select “Options”. Select Cache Operations. Click “Clear History,” then click all the “Clear” buttons below. Answer “Yes” when it asked about clearing ‘pushed content.’ When done, press the Escape key a few times to return to the Browser. This will usually speed up your browsing speed significantly.

Automatic Memory Cleaning – Keep It Running Smoothly

One thing that may help keep your BlackBerry running smoothly is to utilize the automatic “Memory Cleaning” feature. Although your BlackBerry has lots of built in memory, all Smartphones are prone to “Memory Leaks” which can cause the device to really slow down, programs to hang or not work properly.

Start your Options icon and click on “Security Options.” Glide down and click on “Memory Cleaning” Change the “Status” to “Enabled.” Once enabled, you will see more options. I recommend leaving the first two as “Yes” and adjusting the Idle Timeout down from 5 minutes to 1 or 2 minutes. Finally, if you want, you can “Show Icon on Home Screen.” Save your changes.

If you selected to show your Icon, you will see it in the Applications folder as shown. When you click the Memory Cleaner icon, you will see the cleaning happen.

Looking for more basic BB tips? Made Simple Learning have some good BlackBerry guides worth checking out.




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BlackBerry Secrets & Tips

Blackberrys have been around since 1999, according to BBGeeks.com. However, the Blackberry did not become as popular as it is today until the early part of the 21st century. In 2004, there were more than two million blackberry subscribers worldwide, according to Research In Motion. Today more than 13 million people are using Blackberrys, according to BBGeeks.com. The following Blackberry secrets & tips will help you get started if you’re new to the Blackberry world.

Switch Applications

Blackberry.com explains that you can switch to another application while using your Blackberry. Hold the "Alt" button and press the "Escape" or "Power" Button. Continue to hold the alt key and select the application that you want to switch to. Release the alt key to switch to the highlighted application.

Insert Period Trick

The most commonly known way to insert a period on a Blackberry is to press the "Alt" key and then the "M" key. However, Blackberry.com explains that one Blackberry secret is that pressing the space key twice also inserts a period.

Capitalization Trick

There are two ways that you can capitalize a letter while using a Blackberry. The first way is to press the shift key and then the letter that you wish to type. To capitalize a letter more quickly, simply hold the letter down for several seconds to insert a capital letter. For example, holding the "Y" key down for three seconds would result in a capital Y being inserted next to your cursor on your Blackberry, according to Blackberry.com.

Select a Text Line

Blackberry.com explains that you can select a text line by pressing the "Shift" key and moving the trackball backwards or forwards.

Quick Scrolling

Scrolling through multiple pages of text on a Blackberry can be a slow process. Pressing the "Space" button while viewing text allows you to jump down a page. Holding the "Shift" key and pressing the "Space" button allows you to jump up a page.

Audio

Many Blackberry owners complain that their phone isn’t loud enough according, to LockerGnome.com. To make your Blackberry louder Go to Menu > Options > Audio Boost > On.

Adding More Callers

Additional callers may be added to a call by pressing "Menu" while on a call, then selecting "Add Participant" according, to LockerGnome.com.

How To Wipe ALL Personal Data From a BlackBerry Device

his wipe will remove ALL personal data (contacts, memos, calendar appointments, settings, preferences, etc.) from the device, almost as if "factory fresh". The device will still work for you or your next user

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How To Back Up The Data On a BlackBerry Smartphone

To perform a full or selective backup of the BlackBerry smartphone data using the Backup and Restore tool in BlackBerry Desktop Manager, complete the following steps:

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Make BlackBerry Tour Automatically Turn On/Off

You can make your BlackBerry Tour smart phone automatically turn on or off at certain times of the day.
1. From the main screen, press Menu.
2. Select the Options app.
3. Select Auto On/Off.
4. Here you can change settings for Weekdays and/or weekends separately. Just set the time you wish for the device to go on or off.

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How To Transfer Files With Roxio For BlackBerry Media Player

Transferring files from your computer to your BlackBerry smartphone

To transfer media files from your computer to your BlackBerry smarpthone using the Roxio® for BlackBerry® media manager tool, follow these steps:

1. Connect your BlackBerry smartphone to your computer, open the BlackBerry Desktop Manager, and then double-click Media Manager.

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How To Restore Data From A Backup File To The BlackBerry Smartphone

To restore all the data from a backup file to your BlackBerry smartphone, complete the following steps:

1. Connect the BlackBerry smartphone to your computer.
2. Open BlackBerry® Desktop Manager.
3. Double-click Backup and Restore.
4. Click Restore.
5. Navigate to the backup file you want to restore to your BlackBerry smartphone.
6. Double-click the backup (.ipd) file.

To restore specific databases in the backup file to your BlackBerry smartphone, complete the following steps:

1. Connect your BlackBerry smartphone to your computer.
2. Open BlackBerry Desktop Manager.
3. Click Backup and Restore.
4. Click Advanced.
5. On the File menu, click Open.
6. Double-click the backup (.ipd) file.
7. In the Desktop File Databases section, select the database or databases to restore. Click the right arrow button.

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Free Blackberry Video Converter

The Blackberry Video Converter is a free utility that encodes video so you can play it on your RIM Blackberry.Here are some key features of "Blackberry Video Converter":

· Simple yet powerful
· One-click quick convert feature
· Supports many types of video
· Supports DVD (.vob)
· Easily choose aspect ratio
· Easily adjust volume
· Can use all available languages
· Ability to pass custom arguments
· Price (free)

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How to Use Your BlackBerry as a Modem

ave you ever been on a business trip and found yourself without a wifi connection for your laptop? Yes, free wifi can be found in almost all hotel/motel rooms these days, but service outages and other factors can still come into play, leaving you with no connectivity and no way to get the days work from your laptop into the hands of your team back home. Luckily for you BlackBerry owners, there is another great option available. Of course I am referring to the fact that you can use your BlackBerry as a modem during times of limited or non existent wifi access......

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How to Master Reset or Hard Reset a Blackberry Curve 8520 series

To perform a master or hard reset on your BlackBerry Curve 8520 you will need to:

Factory Reset:

On your BlackBerry 8520 goto:
Options >Security Options > General Settings > click menu and choose wipe handheld

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BlackBerry New Web Desktop Manager 2009

BlackBerry Web Desktop Manager is a web-based version of the BlackBerry Desktop Manager. It allows users to manage and configure their BlackBerry smartphones to receive messages, in addition to performing a variety of maintenance-related tasks.

BlackBerry Web Desktop Manager is specifically designed for organizations that would prefer not to deploy and install client-based BlackBerry Desktop Manager software on all or some of their BlackBerry smartphone user’s workstations.

Reduced Total Cost of Ownership

The key benefit of BlackBerry Web Desktop Manager is that it can help in reducing the Total Cost of Ownership for organizations:

• Overhead costs typically associated with deploying, supporting and maintaining new releases of BlackBerry Desktop Manager can be eliminated
• BlackBerry Web Desktop Manager can be accessed from virtually anywhere with a computer with an Internet connection, providing administrators with an additional way to deploy and manage BlackBerry smartphones

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Master List of All Blackberry Shortcuts

Basic Shortcuts

The following shortcuts can be used in many applications:
• To move the cursor, roll the trackball.
• To exit a screen or to move to a previous page in a browser, press the Escape key.
• To move to a list item or menu item, type the first letter of the item.
• To select or clear a check box, click the Space key.
• To view available values in a field, press the Alt key.
• To switch applications, hold the Alt key and press the Escape key. Continue holding the Alt key and select an application. Release the Alt key.
• To return to the Home screen, press the End key.
• To delete a highlighted item, press the Backspace/Delete key.
• To turn on a theme or notification profile, select a theme or notification profile, then press the Space key.

Phone Shortcuts The following shortcuts can be used in the Phone application or during a phone call: • To answer a phone call, press the Send key. • To view the contact list, hold the Send key. • To insert a plus sign ( + ) when typing a phone number, hold 0. • To add an extension to a phone number, press the Alt key and the X key, then type the extension number. • To assign a speed dial number to a key, from the Home screen or in the Phone application, hold the key you want to assign. Type the phone number. • To turn on the speakerphone during a call, press the Speakerphone key. • To turn off the speakerphone during a call, press the Speakerphone key. • To check your voice mail, hold 1. • To type a letter in a phone number field, press the Alt key and the letter. • To move to the top of the Phone screen, press the Space key. • To view the last phone number that you typed, press the Space key and the Enter key. Press the Send key to dial the number. Message Shortcuts The following shortcuts can be used in a message: • To reply to a message, press R. • To reply to all, press L. • To forward a message, press F. • To file a highlighted email message, press I. • To view the email address of a contact, in a message, highlight the contact. Press Q. To view the display name again, press Q. The following shortcuts can be used in a message list: • To open a highlighted message, press the Enter key. • To compose a message from the message list, press C. • To mark a message as opened or unopened, press the Alt key and U. • To view received messages, press the Alt key and I. • To view sent messages, press the Alt key and O. • To view voice mail messages, press the Alt key and V. • To view Short Message Service (SMS) text messages, press the Alt key and S. • To view call logs, press the Alt key and P. • To view all your messages again, press the Escape key. The following shortcuts can be used to move around a message list: • To move to the top of a screen, press the Shift key and the Space key. • To move to the bottom of a screen, press the Space key. • To move to the top of a message list, press T. • To move to the bottom of a message list, press B. • To move to the next date, press N. • To move to the previous date, press P. • To move to the next unopened item, press U. • To move to the next related message, press J. • To move to the previous related message, press K. Typing Shortcuts The following shortcuts can be used when typing text in an application: • To insert a period, press the Space key twice. The next letter is capitalized. • To capitalize a letter, hold the letter key until the capitalized letter appears. • To type the alternate character on a key, press the Alt key and the character key. • To type an accented or special character, hold the letter key and roll the trackball to the left or right. For example, to type ü, hold U and roll the trackball to the left until ü appears. Release the letter key when the accented or special character appears. • To type a number in a number field, press a number key. You do not need to press the Alt key. • To type a number in a password field, hold the Alt key and press the number key. • To turn on NUM lock, press the Alt key and the Left Shift key. • To turn on CAP lock, press the Alt key and the Right Shift key. • To turn off NUM lock or CAP lock, press the Shift key. • To switch typing input languages, on the Language screen, verify that the Use Input Language Shortcut field is set to Yes. Hold the Alt key and press the Enter key. Continue to hold the Alt key and highlight a language. Release the Alt key. The following shortcuts can be used to insert symbols: • To insert an at sign (@) or a period (.) in an email address field, press the Space key. • To type a symbol, press the Symbol key. Type the letter that appears below the symbol. The following shortcuts can be used to work with text: • To highlight a line of text, press the Shift key and roll the trackball. • To highlight text character by character, hold the Shift key and roll the trackball left or right. • To cancel a text selection, press the Escape key. • To cut highlighted text when typing, press the Shift key and the Backspace/Delete key. • To copy highlighted text when typing, press the Alt key and click the trackball. • To paste highlighted text when typing, press the Shift key and click the trackball. Search Shortcuts The following shortcuts can be used when searching in an application: • To search for a contact in a list of contacts, type the contact name or initials separated by a space. • To search for text in a message or memo, press S. • To search for text in an attachment or web page, press F. • To search for text in a presentation attachment, verify that you are viewing the presentation in text view or in text and slide view. Press F. Attachment Shortcuts The following shortcuts can be used when viewing attachments: • To search for text in an attachment, press F. • To move to the last cursor position after closing and reopening an attachment, press G. The following shortcuts can be used in a spreadsheet: • To move to a specific cell, press G. • To view the content of a cell, press the Space key. • To switch worksheets, press V. Highlight a worksheet. Press the Enter key. • To view hidden columns or rows, press H. • To hide the columns or rows again, press H. The following shortcuts can be used in a presentation: • To switch presentation views, press M. • To move to the next slide, press N. • To move to the previous slide, press P. • To move to the last cursor position after closing and reopening a presentation attachment, verify that you are viewing the presentation in text view or in text and slide view. Press G. Browser Shortcuts The following shortcuts can be used in the browser applications: • To insert a period (.) in the Go To dialog box, press the Space key. • To insert a slash mark (/) in the Go To dialog box, press the Shift key and the Space key. • To open the browser options, in the browser, press O. • To stop loading a web page, press the Escape key. • To hide the browser, press D. • To close the browser, hold the Escape key. The following shortcuts can be used on a web page: • To move to a specific web page, press G. • To return to the home page, press H. • To open the bookmark list, press K. • To add a bookmark, press A. • To view a list of web pages that you have visited recently, press I. • To refresh a web page, press R. • To view the address for a link, highlight a link. Press L. • To view the address for a web page, press P. • To save a web page to a message list, press S. • To follow a highlighted link, press the Enter key. • To hide the banner, press U. • To view the banner again, press U. • To view a thumbnail version of a web page, press X. To return to the normal view, press any key. The following shortcuts can be used to navigate a web page: • To move forward a screen, press the Shift key and the Space key. • To move to a previous screen, press the Space key. • To move to the top of a web page, press T. • To move to the bottom of a web page, press B. Media Shortcuts The following shortcuts can be used in the Media application: • To pause a video or song, press the Mute key. • To resume playing a video or song, press the Mute key. • To rotate a picture, press R. • To zoom in to a picture, press I. • To zoom out from a picture, press O. • To zoom to the original picture size, press W. Maps Shortcuts The following shortcuts can be used in the Maps application: • To zoom in to a map, press I. • To zoom out from a map, press O. • To view the status information at the top of a map, press U. To hide the status information at the top of a map, press U again. • To switch views, press the Space key. Calendar Shortcuts The following shortcuts can be used in the Calendar Day view: Note: To allow shortcuts in Day view, in the Calendar options, set the Enable Quick Entry field to No. • To schedule an appointment, press C. • To change to Agenda view, press A. • To change to Day view, press D. • To change to Week view, press W. • To change to Month view, press M. • To move to the next day, week, or month, press the Space key. • To move to the previous day, week, or month, press the Shift key and the Space key. • To move to the current date, press T. • To move to a specific date, press G.