How to Play MPG Files on a BlackBerry Pearl
To play MPEG (MPG) files on a BlackBerry Pearl, the video file must first be converted to MP4 format. Once converted, the file is simply copied into the video folder on the BlackBerry device. A free and easy-to-use online video conversion utility is available with Media-Convert (See Resources).
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Instructions
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Convert the MPG File to MP4
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Open a Web browser and enter the URL for the Media-Convert application.
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Click in the "File" input box to show the file selector.
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Navigate to and select the MPG file to convert.
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Select "Automatic Detection" from the "Input Format" drop-down box.
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Select the "MP4" option from the "Output Format" drop-down list.
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Click the blue "OK" button to convert the file.
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Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the newly converted MP4 file. Test it in a compatible player.
Copy the MP4 to the BlackBerry Pearl
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Connect the BlackBerry device to the PC with a USB cable or Bluetooth connection.
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Click the "Yes" button to enable access to mass storage on the BlackBerry.
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Open Windows Explorer on the PC and navigate to the BlackBerry device listed as a drive.
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Click the "BlackBerry" folder.
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Click the "Video" folder.
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With the Windows Explorer open to the correct folder on the BlackBerry device, locate the MP4 file to transfer.
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Drag and drop the MP4 file into the Video folder on the BlackBerry Pearl.
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Disconnect the device and unplug the USB connector cable from the PC and the BlackBerry.
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Test the MP4 movie by playing it on the BlackBerry Pearl.
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Tips & Warnings
Some BlackBerry configurations allow the user to save data to both the device and the storage card.
