BlackBerry Storm For Dummies^®

by Robert Kao; Dante Sarigumba

• ISBN13: 9780470477656
• ISBN10: 0470477652
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-03-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

The long-awaited BlackBerry Storm is here! Take advantage of all the cool things your new touch-screen BlackBerry can do with BlackBerry Storm For Dummies.Your BlackBerry Storm can help you organize your calendar, surf the Internet, and stay in constant contact. it even works like a modem for your laptop. BlackBerry Storm For Dummies shows you how to unlock all of the exciting capabilities of your BlackBerry Storm. You'll discover how to: Customize your BlackBerry Storm, learn to navigate the touch screen, manage power consumption, and protect your device Set up your contacts, keep notes, synchronize lists with your desktop, and manage your calendar Keep in touch with e-mail, PIN-to-PIN and instant messaging, and phone calls Browse the Internet and keep track of key sites Play music and videos, take pictures or mini-movies, and tune in the news Activate Storm's built-in GPS and use Google Maps or BlackBerry Map Synchronize your BlackBerry with your desktop so your data is consistent wherever you go Prepare your laptop to use your BlackBerry Storm as a modem Install and manage third-party applications Keep your personal information safeYou'll find tips for tapping and thumbing the touch screen, secrets for taking great photos and videos, and even fun games to play on your Storm. Whether you're upgrading from an earlier model or you just got your first BlackBerry, BlackBerry Storm For Dummies helps you utilize everything this handy device has to offer.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Meeting and Greeting Your BlackBerry Storm

Your BlackBerry Is NOT an Edible Fruit

Navigating the BlackBerry

Whipping Up a Storm of Your Own

Getting Organized with Your Storm

Remembering and Locating Your Acquaintances

Keeping Your Appointments

Making Notes and Calculations

Getting Multimedia and Online with Your Storm

You've Got (Lots of) E-Mail

Too Cool for E-Mail

Surfi ng the Internet Wave

Calling Your Favorite Person

Taking Great Pictures with Your Storm

Satisfying Your Senses with the Media Player

Getting around with BlackBerry GPS

Working with Desktop Manager

Syncing the Synchronize Way

Switching Devices

Protecting Your Information

Installing and Managing Third-Party Applications

The Part of Tens

Ten Great BlackBerry Storm Accessories

Ten Must-Have BlackBerry Programs

Ten Web Site Categories for Storm Browsing

Index

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