How to Add Contacts From Outlook to BlackBerry Phones
Contacts saved in your Microsoft Outlook address book may be added to your BlackBerry smartphone. Adding the contacts ensures you have access to important contact information away from your computer. BlackBerry Desktop Software enables you to manage data such as contacts on your BlackBerry. The program may be used to transfer the contacts to your phone. In fact, the contact's phone number, email address and any other information that is saved will be added to your BlackBerry's address book.
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Download and install BlackBerry Desktop Software on your computer. The software is included on an installation CD that accompanies your BlackBerry phone. Alternatively, the software is available to download from the BlackBerry website. Follow the on-screen prompts during installation to setup the program.
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Connect the BlackBerry phone to the computer with a USB cable and double-click the "BlackBerry Desktop Software" icon on the desktop.
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Click "Device," then click "Sync By Type" in the drop-down list.
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Click "Organizer" and check the "Address Book" box. Click "Microsoft Outlook," then click "Next."
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Click "One-Way Sync to Device" and select "Next."
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Click "OK" and the contacts will be added from Outlook to your BlackBerry phone. Do not disconnect your phone until the sync is complete.
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