How to Navigate Blackberrys Without Trackballs

BlackBerry's signature trackball is the primary method for navigating some of their most popular phones. The trackball helps users scroll through and select messages, applications and other important data. If your trackball breaks down, you will still be able to navigate on your BlackBerry phone, although it will be slightly more complicated than you may be used to.

Instructions

1. Press the green dial key to open the call menu on your BlackBerry phone.

2. Hit the "Menu" button, and then click on the "O" key on your phone to open the options menu.

3. Press "Enter" to confirm. Hit "Enter" again to open the general options screen.

4. Press the "Enter" key to navigate through the menu items until you reach "Dial from Homescreen." Press "Enter" again to highlight the "NO" option, press "Alt" to open the sub-menu, hit "N" to select "NO" and press "Enter" to confirm. This will disable homescreen dialing.

5. Press "S" to save your changes, then return to your homescreen. You can now navigate your phone using shortcuts. Press "M" for messages, "L" for calendar, "T" for tasks, "A" for address book, and "B" for browser. Experiment with other keys to learn their shortcut destinations.

References

• BBGeeks: Navigating your BlackBerry without a trackball
• Ecstaticist: Blackberry Trackball Woes? Navigate Old School

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish