What’s part PDA, part smartphone, and part media player? Your BlackBerry, naturally! Whether it’s the popular Pearl, the sleek Curve, or the hardworking 8800, your BlackBerry handheld device is loaded with features to make your life easier—if you can figure out how to use them. BlackBerryFor Dummies,2nd Edition comes to the rescue with just what you need to know to get the most from this amazing device. It covers the newest BlackBerry models and all the latest developments, like SureType vs. QWERTY keyboards and the new trackball navigation method. You’ll discover how to set up your BlackBerry as a full-fledged PDA, but also how to use the camera, play music and videos, make phone calls, and know where you are with GPS. BlackBerryFor Dummies, 2nd Edition shows you how to: Surf the Web and send and receive e-mail Keep your calendar, contacts, and to-do list Make your BlackBerry a mobile mini-office Sync data with your desktop Install a MicroSD card for extra memory Watch movies and listen to music Let your BlackBerry double as a laptop modem Protect your personal information Use your BlackBerry almost anywhere in the world Because the BlackBerry world changes so quickly, BlackBerryFor Dummies, 2nd Edition features a companion Web site that maintains the latest news and updates, so you’ll always be up to date. It’s a pretty sweet deal!

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 safe You’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.

Manage your contacts, appointments, e-mail, and media. Find out how to do a string of things with your BlackBerry Pearl!. It's a fact -- your BlackBerry Pearl can do almost anything except bake a pie -- but you can use it to e-mail a recipe!. This friendly guide is just what you need to get the scoop on the Pearl's entire repertoire.

Set up your BlackBerry Bold, get online, get organized, and manage your life The BlackBerry is the number one smartphone in the corporate world. Feature-rich and complex, the Bold is among the most popular handhelds for business users. BlackBerry Bold For Dummies covers the GPS, Wi-Fi, mobile streaming, HSDPA network speed, Media Sync, and dozens of other features that make BlackBerry Bold the #1 choice of workers on the go. Shows how to use the QWERTY keyboard and send and receive e-mail and PIN to PIN messages Explains how to manage your calendar, appointments, and contacts on the Bold Provides tips on taking photos, making phone calls, using the Media Player, and surfing the Web Covers interconnecting applications, syncing with your desktop, and getting where you’re going using BlackBerry Maps and GPS Includes practical information about power usage as well as tips on navigating the Bold interface Demonstrates using the enhanced BlackBerry Messenger feature to instant message, chat with groups, check availability of your contacts, and track delivery of your messages Whether you're new to the BlackBerry family or are upgrading from an earlier BlackBerry model, you'll discover that BlackBerry Bold For Dummies helps you get more done and have more fun with your BlackBerry Bold.

Get the most from your BlackBerry Curve with this easy-to-understand reference The BlackBerry Curve smartphone is the most popular BlackBerry model sold by Research in Motion. It boasts an optical trackpad, dedicated media keys, easy media sharing, Mac compatibility, iTunes synchronization, a camera, Wi-Fi calling, and extended battery life—to name just a few features. This fun, friendly, and easy-to-understand book is a practical guide to the BlackBerry Curve and covers an array of how-to topics to help you get the most out of this exciting handheld device. You'll learn the parts of the Curve, how to navigate the QWERTY keyboard, set up contacts and make appointments, download the latest applications, take great pictures, take advantage of the expandable memory, and much more. Serves as a practical, hands-on guide to the BlackBerry Curve smartphoneCovers all current and newly introduced models of the BlackBerry Curve Shows how to get online and surf the Web, manage e-mail, and create a to-do list Demonstrates navigation tips and shortcuts Guides you through upgrades to the newest Curve models Explains how to take advantage of the expandable memory, get multimedia, and download apps from BlackBerry App World Walks you through syncing your BlackBerry with your desktop Avoid the learning curve with this helpful guide to the BlackBerry Curve!

Use your BlackBerry PlayBook for work and for play—this book shows you how For all you business road warriors who don't go anywhere without your BlackBerrys, the road just got a little more comfortable. The BlackBerry PlayBook is a tablet is your go-to-gadget for working on the go. Learn how to take full advantage of this powerful newcomer to the tablet market with this full-color For Dummies guide. You'll discover how to use your PlayBook to connect to corporate systems, manage your finances, keep track of your travel and other schedules—even how to use the PlayBook as an e-reader or portable entertainment center. Take full advantage of its web browser, media players, two cameras, third-party apps, and more, with this practical, four-color guide. Helps you get up to speed on the BlackBerry PlayBook device Translates techno-babble into clear and simple language, explaining how to use your BlackBerry PlayBook to access the Internet, your own office's intranets, and more Explains techniques, features, and technology to newcomers who are new to tablet devices, as well as to seasoned users who seek information about the new QNX operating system, software options, and new apps Covers how to set up the PlayBook and customize it for your personal needs Explores how to locate and download apps and programs, manage finances, oversee travel and other schedules, use your new PlayBook as an e-reader, multimedia device, and more Baffled by your BlackBerry PlayBook? Become a PlayBook power user in no time with BlackBerry PlayBook For Dummies.

The first introductory book to developing apps for the BlackBerry If you're eager to start developing applications for the BlackBerry, then this is the hands-on book for you! Aimed directly at novice developers, this beginner guide introduces you to the basics of the BlackBerry API and shows you how to create a user interface, store and sync data, optimize code, manage applications, connect to a network, create enterprise applications using MDS Studio, create Web content, and more. Packed with examples, this straightforward guide takes you from the beginning of the BlackBerry application cycle completely to the end. Guides you through the process of developing applications for the BlackBerry Presents an overview of the BlackBerry, including detailed explanations on the architecture and an in-depth look at the programming API Introduces MDS Studio, which is the latest tool from RIM for building enterprise applications Offers novice developers numerous reusable code examples that can be immediately used Explains how to store and sync data, optimize code, manage applications, connect to networks, and more BlackBerry Application Development For Dummies puts you well on your way to creating BlackBerry apps the fun and easy way!