BlackBerry Curve Made Simple: For the BlackBerry Curve 8520, 8530 and 8500 Series

Gary Mazo · Martin Trautschold

Aug 2010 · Apress

About this ebook

You’re a proud owner of the bestselling smartphone in the world. Now learn how to make use of all of the Curve’s features with this easy-to-read guide from two of the best BlackBerry trainers in the business.

BlackBerry Curve Made Simple teaches you how to get the most out of your BlackBerry Curve 8500 and Curve 3G 9300 series smartphone. You’ll explore all of the features and uncover time-saving techniques—from emailing and scheduling to GPS mapping and using apps—all through easy-to-read instructions and detailed visuals. Written by two successful BlackBerry trainers and authors, this is simply the most comprehensive and clear guidebook to the BlackBerry Curve smartphones available.

What you’ll learn Sync your Curve with a PC or Mac Master the keyboard and trackpad navigation Everything email: setup, basics, and pro techniques Text messaging: SMS, PIN, and more Set up a three-way conference call Get work done: Manage your calendar, contact list, and memopad Understand connectivity: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Have fun with music, photos, and videos Explore the BlackBerry App World and utilize apps Use GPS and mapping to get around Who this book is for

This book is for those who want to get the most out of the BlackBerry Curve 8500 and Curve 3G 9300 series devices. It is perfect for beginners but will also teach advanced users new techniques and shortcuts.

Table of Contents E-mail Set Up Windows PC Setup Windows PC Media and File Transfer Apple Mac Setup Apple Mac Media and File Transfer Typing, Spelling, and Help Save Time with AutoText Personalize Your BlackBerry Sounds: Ring and Vibrate Phone and Voice Dialing Advanced Phone E-mail Like a Pro Advanced E-mail Topics Your Contact List Managing Your Calendar Getting Tasks Done MemoPad: Using Sticky Notes SMS Text and MMS Messaging Even More Messaging Adding Memory with a Media Card Exploring Your Music Player Snapping Pictures Fun with Videos Social Networking Connect With Wi-Fi BlackBerry App World Connect with Bluetooth Connect as Tethered Modem Web Browser Add or Remove Apps Traveling: Maps and More Other Applications Searching for Lost Stuff Securing Your Data Fixing Problems More Resources Hotkeys—Open Almost Any App with One Key!

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About the author

Gary Mazo is vice president of Made Simple Learning and is a writer, a college professor, a gadget nut and an ordained rabbi. Gary joined Made Simple Learning in 2007 and has co-authored the last 13 books in the Made Simple series. Along with Martin and Kevin Michaluk from CrackBerry.com, Gary co-wrote CrackBerry: True Tales of BlackBerry Use and Abuse—a book about BlackBerry addiction and how to get a grip on one's BlackBerry use. Gary also teaches writing, philosophy, technical writing and more at the University of Phoenix. Gary is a regular contributor to CrackBerry.com, writing product reviews and adding editorial content. He holds a bachelor's degree in anthropology from Brandeis University. Gary earned his master's in Hebrew letters as well as ordination as rabbi from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has served congregations in Dayton, Ohio, Cherry Hill, New Jersey and Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Gary is married to Gloria Schwartz Mazo and between them, they have six children. Gary can be reached at: [e-mail].

Martin Trautschold is the founder and chief executive officer of Made Simple Learning, a leading provider of Apple iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, BlackBerry and Palm webOS books and video tutorials. He has been a successful entrepreneur in the mobile device training and software business since 2001. With Made Simple Learning, he has been helping to train thousands of BlackBerry users with short, to-the-point video tutorials. He has now co-authored 15 Made Simple guide books. Martin also co-founded, ran for three years, then sold a mobile device software company. Prior to this, Martin spent 15 years in technology and business consulting in the U.S. and Japan. He holds an engineering degree from Princeton University and a master's in business administration from the Kellogg School at Northwestern University. Martin and his wife, Julia, have three daughters. Martin enjoys rowing and cycling. He can be reached at [e-mail].