BlackBerry Curve For Dummies

Get the most from your BlackBerry Curve with this easy-to-understand reference The BlackBerry Curve smartphone is the most popular BlackBerry model sold by Research in Motion. It boasts an optical trackpad, dedicated media keys, easy media sharing, Mac compatibility, iTunes synchronization, a camera, Wi-Fi calling, and extended battery life--to name just a few features. This fun, friendly, and easy-to-understand book is a practical guide to the BlackBerry Curve and covers an array of how-to topics to help you get the most out of this exciting handheld device. You'll learn the parts of the Curve, how to navigate the QWERTY keyboard, set up contacts and make appointments, download the latest applications, take great pictures, take advantage of the expandable memory, and much more. Serves as a practical, hands-on guide to the BlackBerry Curve smartphoneCovers all current and newly introduced models of the BlackBerry Curve Shows how to get online and surf the Web, manage e-mail, and create a to-do list Demonstrates navigation tips and shortcuts Guides you through upgrades to the newest Curve models Explains how to take advantage of the expandable memory, get multimedia, and download apps from BlackBerry App World Walks you through syncing your BlackBerry with your desktop Avoid the learning curve with this helpful guide to the BlackBerry Curve!

Got a new BlackBerry? Improve your learning curve with this book!

Your BlackBerry Curve is like a laptop that fits in your pocket — if you know how to use all its features. And you will, after reading this book! You get a complete guide to basic BlackBerry features, plus information on how to organize your appointments and contacts, manage your e-mail, send PIN-to-PIN messages, record and play videos, sync with your desktop, and more.

• BlackBerry 101 — learn the parts of your Curve, how to navigate the QWERTY keyboard, and important security tips
• Get organized — set up your contacts, appointments, and reminders
• What's the password? — use Password Keeper to centralize your passwords so they're easier to remember
• E-mail 4Ever — maximize BlackBerry's always-on e-mail plus the advantages of text and instant messaging
• You are where? — find your location with your Curve's GPS feature
• Master the media — listen to music, record and watch videos, and snap and view photos
• Meet Desktop Manager — use it to make backups, install apps from your desktop, and sync your data
• All those apps — locate and download must-have applications from BlackBerry App World

Open the book and find:

• Why your BlackBerry works around the world
• A primer on messaging etiquette
• The advantages of PIN-to-PIN messaging
• Timesaving shortcuts for media applications
• Web surfing tips
• How to use BlackBerry Messenger
• Tips for backing up and restoring your information
• Troubleshooting advice

Your BlackBerry Curve is like a laptop that fits in your pocket-- if you know how to use all its features. Here is complete information on how to manage the basic features, as well as managing your e-mail, recording and playing videos, syncing with your desktop, and more