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How to Get the Most Out of a Blackberry

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By Vanessa Glass
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Do you have a Blackberry? Do you know how to use all of its features? Having a Blackberry is great. It's even better when you know how to use your Blackberry to its full capacity. Use the following guide to help you get the most out of your Blackberry.

From Quick Guide: Using a Blackberry
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Blackberry
  1. Step 1

    Use your Blackberry for your business and personal phone. You can customize your phone to ring differently for personal and business calls. You just have to use the category settings.

  2. Step 2

    Set up your email to be sent directly to your Blackberry. You don't have to wait around your computer to keep checking your email. Just have it sent to your Blackberry. You can read and compose emails at any time.

  3. Step 3

    Use the internet. Go to the websites you want to see while doing other things. It's fast and convenient.

  4. Step 4

    Keep your contacts stored on your address book. You are able to have a picture, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers and business information for each contact.

  5. Step 5

    Use the calendar to manage your time. You can set reminders and duplicate events easily. Also, when you sync the calendar to your computer, you can easily transfer your professional calendar to your Blackberry.

  6. Step 6

    Tether your Blackberry to your laptop. This will allow you to do many things like transfer files, save contacts and manage your schedule. You can even get the internet on your laptop with the proper wireless plan.

  7. Step 7

    Use one of the many messengers available on your Blackberry. There is the Blackberry messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, and even Google Talk.

  8. Step 8

    Use the memo pad to record any notes and information you have to remember later.

  9. Step 9

    Take advantage of the downloads available for Blackberry. You can download new ring tones, wallpapers, productivity programs and several other options.

  10. Step 10

    Use the GPS system to locate places and navigate your way there. Why spend extra money for this when you have it on your phone?

  11. Step 11

    Use Pocket Express for the latest in news, sports, weather, stocks, entertainment and more. You can customize it for your personal interests.

  12. Step 12

    The media gallery is the perfect tool for storing pictures, videos and music.

  13. Step 13

    Keep your user names and passwords stored in the Password Keeper.

  14. Step 14

    Use the shopping feature to save time and shop during any downtime you may have.

Tips & Warnings
  • Explore your Blackberry when you first get it. You can find many interesting features that you will love.
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