false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176540876m/634315.jpg 634315 1 Is your BlackBerry (or the one you&#8217;re thinking about getting) a full-fledged PDA (Personal Data Assistant), a hand-held mini-computer, a high-tech organizer, or a cell phone? The answer is yes. It&#8217;s all of those and more. Whether you&#8217;re considering getting a BlackBerry and want to know what it can do for you or whether you own one and want to learn how it can do more, this is the BlackBerry book to pick. It provides explanations of core BlackBerry features plus real-world tips and tricks to help you get more out of e-mail, Web browsing, phone functions, business applications, utilities, and even games. In proven <i>For Dummies</i> style with lots of screen shots and step-by-step explanations, it includes: <ul> <li>Info on personalizing your BlackBerry, using AutoText, customizing your screen, choosing what it alerts you to (and how), and more <li>Basic key commands for navigating with the trackwheel and the QWERTY keyboard (or the SureType keyboard on some models), complete with a table of 15 Home Screen shortcuts <li>Info on using your Address Book, Calendar (for appointments and meetings), and the Tasks application <li>Tips for making notes with MemoPad and taking advantage of the built-in calculator </ul> <p> From those basics, <i>BlackBerry For Dummies</i> guides you through getting online with your BlackBerry and using it for: <ul> <li>E-mail, with info on sending, opening, and filtering it, viewing attachments (including JPEGS, Word docs, PowerPoint slides, Excel spreadsheets, and more), customizing your e-mail, and more <li>Sending and receiving PIN-to-PIN messages, viewing text messages, and using Instant Messaging, complete with list of more that 50 commonly used abbreviations so text messaging doesn&#8217;t take 4E (forever) and a table with more than 40 emoticons or smileys so you can catch on (and communicate) fast and clearly <li>Surfing the Web, with info on browser shortcuts and navigation tips, using bookmarks, customizing and optimizing your browser, downloading and installing applications from the Web, and more <li>Using the phone, including call waiting, call forwarding, voice mail, speed dial, conferencing, and multitasking </ul> <p> There&#8217;s a section on working with Desktop Manager, including using Intellisync, accessing and using the Application Loader, controlling your e-mail with Redirector settings, and protecting all your information. There&#8217;s even a companion Web site with up-to-date coverage of all BlackBerry models and the latest accessories, plus links and news. <p> <i>BlackBerry For Dummies</i> helps you use your BlackBerry efficiently (and impressively), and that makes you more productive. No matter where you are, you can be in control, in touch, and in vogue with your BlackBerry. 620606 2006 BlackBerry For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) total:5|5:0|4:1|3:3|2:1|1:0| 5 15 10 3 0 0 false false Sun Aug 02 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Aug 02 09:08:27 -0700 2009 Sun Aug 02 09:09:44 -0700 2009 2 0 false false Mon Oct 12 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Oct 19 19:43:36 -0700 2009 Mon Oct 19 19:44:20 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Tue Jan 06 12:26:34 -0800 2009 Wed Jan 28 19:16:54 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Mon Nov 02 01:55:57 -0800 2009 Mon Nov 02 01:55:57 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Sun Jun 28 21:24:09 -0700 2009 Sun Jun 28 21:35:56 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Sat Jun 06 19:56:18 -0700 2009 Sat Jun 06 19:56:18 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Wed Apr 22 08:05:39 -0700 2009 Wed Apr 22 08:05:39 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Thu Dec 04 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Wed Dec 03 21:43:21 -0800 2008 Wed Dec 03 21:43:21 -0800 2008 4 0 false false Fri Oct 10 12:33:47 -0700 2008 Fri Sep 19 08:09:20 -0700 2008 Fri Oct 10 12:33:47 -0700 2008 0 0 false false Sat Apr 19 09:02:13 -0700 2008 Sat Apr 19 09:02:22 -0700 2008 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=634315