BlackBerry For Dummies [NOOK Book]

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"The BlackBerry is such a valuable tool, even the President is using one! Whether you've just bought your first BlackBerry or you want to get up to speed on the new models, BlackBerry For Dummies, 3rd Edition shows you how to use every fantastic feature." Packed with information to help you make the most of this amazing device, BlackBerry For Dummies explains how to send and receive e-mail and instant messages, surf the Web, take photos, make phone calls, play music, and organize your life, right from the palm of your hand. Find out how to: Get ...
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Overview

"The BlackBerry is such a valuable tool, even the President is using one! Whether you've just bought your first BlackBerry or you want to get up to speed on the new models, BlackBerry For Dummies, 3rd Edition shows you how to use every fantastic feature." Packed with information to help you make the most of this amazing device, BlackBerry For Dummies explains how to send and receive e-mail and instant messages, surf the Web, take photos, make phone calls, play music, and organize your life, right from the palm of your hand. Find out how to: Get up to speed on the latest features of your BlackBerry, including Storm, Curve, Bold, Pearl Flip, and Javelin models; Navigate the display screen and use the trackball, your BlackBerry's keyboard, and shortcuts; Manage your appointments, keep your calendar, and handle your to-do list; Use e-mail, SMS text messaging, and instant messaging, and even receive faxes; Take photos, record video, and sync your BlackBerry with iTunes; Back up your BlackBerry, arrange automated backups, maintain your battery, and protect your information with secure passwords; Use your BlackBerry GPS; Learn about the BlackBerry browser and bookmark and organize your favorite Web sites; Add cool lifestyle applications and enjoy games on your BlackBerry.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781118153062
  • Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
  • Publication date: 8/15/2011
  • Series: For Dummies Series
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • Edition number: 5
  • Pages: 384
  • Sales rank: 1,292,628
  • File size: 21 MB
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Meet the Author

Robert Kao develops applications for the BlackBerry and writes extensively on using the device.

Dante Sarigumba is a gizmo enthusiast and software developer with vast experience programming for the BlackBerry platform. They are coauthors of several For Dummies books on the BlackBerry.

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Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Part I: Getting Started with BlackBerry 7

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

Chapter 2: Navigating the BlackBerry 19

Chapter 3: Tweaking Your BlackBerry 33

Part II: Organizing with BlackBerry 51

Chapter 4: Remembering and Locating Your Acquaintances 53

Chapter 5: Never Miss Another Appointment 87

Chapter 6: Setting Alarms and Keeping Your Passwords 101

Chapter 7: Calling Your Favorite Person 117

Part III: Getting Online with Your BlackBerry 135

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

Chapter 9: Too Cool for E-Mail 157

Chapter 10: Instant Messaging on BlackBerry Messenger 175

Chapter 11: Networking Like a Social Butterfl y 191

Chapter 12: Surfi ng the Internet Wave 211

Part IV: Applications and Media on Your BlackBerry 235

Chapter 13: Getting Around with Your BlackBerry GPS 237

Chapter 14: Taking Great Pictures and Capturing Videos 245

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

Chapter 16: Managing Media Files 283

Part V: Working with BlackBerry Desktop Software 293

Chapter 17: Installing BlackBerry Desktop Software 295

Chapter 18: Synchronizing Organizer Data 309

Chapter 19: Protecting Your Information 333

Chapter 20: Finding and Installing Applications 343

Part VI: The Part of Tens 353

Chapter 21: Ten Great BlackBerry Accessories 355

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

Index 365

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  • Posted October 26, 2009

    Works for the new Tour as well!

    Although the Tour isn't included in this book, it still works for this model. I upgraded to my BB Tour after having a Palm Treo 800w & needed a resource to guide me thru the MANY apps & functions--and not being Windows-based like the Treo, things weren't as "normal" as I was used to. This book proved very helpful. Many of the teeny-tiny icons of indiv keys throughout the book are difficult to see/read, but that didn't make for a negative experience. I'm a very visual person, so I would liked to have seen more pictures, but it wasn't a big deal really. Overall I'm very happy with this book & wouldn't be as adept with using my new favorite gadget as I am without it! Kudos to the authors. Worth the $18 member price paid.

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  • Posted October 13, 2009

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    Blackberry for Dummies 3rd Edition Review

    Blackberry for Dummies by Robert Kao and Dante Sarigumba gives you a very basic introduction to the Blackberry, but it left me still wanting more.

    The book covers the built in Smartphone functions, such as contacts, calendar, to dos, phone and browser. It also covers multimedia features such as the camera, music, video and GPS.

    The part of tens, a feature of the "For Dummies" series, reviews Blackberry accessories, applications, games and websites optimized for viewing on a mobile phone.

    In conclusion, Blackberry for Dummies is a great starter manual for Blackberry users who need basic information on where to begin and what to do. If this is your first Blackberry, then this is the book for you. I had to go onto the web to find more technical and advanced help for the Blackberry such as www.blackberry.com forums, www.cranberry.com and RIM's site.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 10, 2009

    Excellent resource

    Truly written for "dummies" but not in a bad way! Easily understandable and well organized.

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