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Blackberry Typing Shortcuts

2012-10-24T14:43:00.000+03:00

BBM

1) To capitalize a letter with one click, hold down the letter key.
2) To insert a period, click the Space key twice.
3) Turn CAP Lock on by pressing the ALT key followed by the right Shift key. Turn it off by pressing either Shift key.
4) Turn Number Lock on by pressing the ALT key followed by the left Shift key. Turn it off by pressing either Shift key.
5) Type an accented letter or special character by holding the corresponding letter and scrolling left or right with the trackball.
6) Insert the current date into a message or document by pressing the L key followed by the D key
and Space key.
7) Insert the current time into a message or document by pressing the L key followed by the T key and Space key.

Messaging (E-mail and SMS):

1) In e-mail inbox, press the S key to search for a sender or a word within a subject line, and any mail folder regardless of message was sent or received.
2) Within inbox, access the complete list of messages sent by hitting the ALT key followed by the O key.
3) Within inbox, access the complete list of messages received by hitting the ALT key followed by the I key.
4) Within inbox, access the complete list of SMS text messages received by hitting the ALT key followed by the S key.
5) Within inbox, access phone log by hitting the ALT key followed by the P key.
6) Within inbox, access voicemail log by hitting the ALT key followed by the V key.
7) To delete all messages sent or received before a specific date, highlight that date with the cursor, hit the BlackBerry Menu key, select Delete Prior and confirm selection.
8) To enable automatic spell checking of e-mail messages, click the Options icon on BlackBerry home screen. Then click Spell Check and select the Spell Check E-Mail Before Sending option.
9) To do a manual spell check, click the BlackBerry Menu key within a composed message and select Check Spelling.
10) When a message is being spell checked, suggested fixes to unrecognized words can be ignored by clicking the escape key.

Spreadsheet Attachments:

1) Change the size of a column by pushing the W key.
2) Go to a specific cell by pressing the G key.
3) View contents of a cell by pressing the Space key.
4) Search for text by clicking the F key, and then type the desired word.
5) Switch to a different worksheet by pressing V and selecting the desired sheet.

Presentation Attachments:

1) Skip to the next slide by pressing the N key.
2) Return to the previous slide by clicking the P key.
3) Start slideshow by pushing the S key.
4) Stop slideshow by clicking the Escape key.
5) Switch to a new view of the slideshow by clicking the M key.

Phone Functions

1) Multitask while on phone calls by hitting the BlackBerry menu key during a call and then selecting Home Screen. You'll then have access to e-mail and other documents--though most BlackBerrys don't allow for simultaneous voice and data transfer, so Internet access is unavailable while on calls.
2) Find specific contacts from your BlackBerry home screen by pressing keys for first and last initials, with a space between them. If more than one contact has the same initials, scroll to the appropriate contact.

BlackBerry Browser

1) Bring up the Enter Web Address field from any Web page by pressing the G key.
2) Insert a period in Web address by clicking the Space key.
3) Insert a back slash in Web address by clicking either the Left Shift or Right Shift keys and then hitting Space.
4) Add an item to bookmarks list by clicking the A key.
5) Bring up your bookmark list by clicking the K key.
6) Refresh a Web page by clicking the R key.
7) Display a list of the last 20 pages visited by hitting the I key.
8) Open browser options with the O key.

Back to Basics: Starts and Stops

1) To put device into Standby Mode so keys cannot be pressed while it's not in use, hold down the Mute key for a second or two. Undo Standby Mode by holding Mute for another couple of seconds.
2) If BlackBerry slows down, starts malfunctioning or freezing, always try removing the battery and SIM card--if the device has one--and waiting a few seconds before reinserting it. Ninety-five percent of the issues BlackBerry users experience are resolved by simply removing the battery.

How to transfer BBM contacts to New Blackberry without PC

2012-06-29T13:05:00.001+03:00

Getting new Blackberry cellphone to replaced the old one is not same like others similar device out there, your mind will think about how to get all BBMessenger contacts on the new one, re-invite them and wait their approval...absolutely not a good idea, have a pc, usb cable and Desktop Manager also painful for so many people....

I did my self easier to do, the steps are

With your old one, go to BBM - Options - Backup Management - Backup - Backup files locally - put it on your media card - Save!
Send the file to your new one, its up to you, can be by file transfer or just remove the media card from the old one and put into your new device. File will be under media card with name like BBM-(backup date).con exp BBM-(12-06-29).con
With your new one, open BBMessenger - Options - Backup Management - Restore _- restore using backup file from media card - direct it to the backup file you made before on previous step like BBM-(12-06-29).con then proceed YES!

Thats all, now you can check your new device with all your BBM contacts and Group....while on your buddies BBM they still have you but with new PIN of your new Blackberry!

Its simple, isn't?

How to make printscreen on Mac

2012-03-17T13:21:00.000+03:00

How to Print Screen to a file on the desktop in Mac OS X
The basic functionality of taking a screen capture of a window or desktop in Mac OS X takes an image and dumps it to a file on the Mac desktop.

Each uses the pressing of Command and Shift keys concurrently as the basis for execution, followed by a number:

Command+Shift+3: takes a screenshot of the full screen (or screens if multiple monitors), and save it as a file to the desktop
Command+Shift+4: brings up a selection box so you can specify an area to take a screenshot of, then save it as a file to the desktop
Command+Shift+4, then spacebar, then click a window: takes a screenshot of a window only and saves it as a file to the desktop

How to Print Screen to the Clipboard on a Mac
This functions a lot more like Print Screen in the Windows world. If you want to do the equivalent of Print Screen to the clipboard so that you can paste it into another app, these are the commands you’d want to use:

Command+Control+Shift+3: take a screenshot of the entire screen (screens if multiple monitors), and saves it to the clipboard for pasting elsewhere
Command+Control+Shift+4, then select an area: takes a screenshot of selection and saves it to the clipboard for pasting elsewhere
Command+Control+Shift+4, then space, then click a window: takes a screenshot of a window and saves it to the clipboard for pasting

Format external hard disk for Mac and Windows

2012-03-17T09:24:00.000+03:00

You can format your external hard disk for Mac and Windows. To have it works on both you need to select “MS DOS File System” for formatting your hard disk.
To format your hard disk for Mac and Windows on Mac follow the steps below:
    •    Go to Finder -> Application -> Utilities
    •    Double click for Disk Utility
    •    Select the external Hard Disk you wish to format at the left column
    •    Click on the Erase tab
    •    At the “Volume Format” select “MS-DOS File System”
    •    If you confirm to format your hard disk for mac and windows, Click on “Erase” button.
    •    Pop up window will ask to verify the erase procedure. Click the erase button again in the window to start the erase process. * All the data in the external hard disk will be permanently removed after this steps.
    •    Once the erase process finish, your external hard disk may be able to use in Mac and Windows.

Its suitable also for thumb drive/flash disk

How to set up ADB (Android Debug Bridge)

2011-12-27T08:45:00.000+03:00

I. Setting Up The SDK

1. Download the Latest Android SDK from Google

Android SDK (Select the exe version)

2. Once downloaded, double click the exe file to open it. (MAKE SURE you change the directory that it is installing everything to to c:\android-sdk\)

3. Click on the SDK Manager and it will ask you to install packages.
Select the following and leave all others unchecked:

Android SDK Tools
Android SDK Platform Tools
Google USB Driver Package, Revision XX (XX being the highest number available)

4. Then click continue and follow the on screen prompts until all of the packages are installed and it finishes.

5a. On your phone, click Settings>Applications>Development and make sure USB Debugging is on.

5b. If using Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0), click on Settings>Developer Options and make sure USB Debugging is on.

6. Plug your phone into your computer via USB cable (it needs to be on). It should say installing drivers if using Windows.

7. Open Windows File Explorer and look for the android-sdk folder inside of the C drive. Then open the platform-tools folder inside that. Now, hold the shift key down on your keyboard and right click in any blank area inside that folder. This will give you the option to open a command window here. Select that and a command prompt will open saying c:\android-sdk\platform-tools\ *if using windows XP, this won’t work. So instead open command prompt first by going to Start>Run>then typing in cmd and hitting enter. Then type cd c:\android-sdk\platform-tools\ and hit enter, then continue.

8. Type the following into the command prompt window (hitting enter at the end of every line):

adb devices

You should see a serial number pop up, it’s the serial number of your phone. This means you are all set!

If you do NOT see a serial number, then we need to reinstall the drivers manually

I apologized...

2011-11-02T18:29:00.000+03:00

I apologized for being away and as I dont have spare time to see this my blog, to update it, to see comments and so on....even badly file I kept on file hosting site were not working and I sad as I have no spare except I have to do googling again I guess.... So I am really sorry.....

Islamic themes for Blackberry

2010-10-03T16:26:00.001+03:00

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masjid slide

quran

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Connect a computer to the Internet using a BlackBerry smartphone as a USB tethered modem

2010-09-27T21:41:00.004+03:00

Overview

An Internet Protocol (IP) Modem Connection Manager is included with BlackBerry® Desktop Manager 5.0.1 that is designed to configure the BlackBerry smartphone as a tethered modem.
When a BlackBerry smartphone has tethered modem capability, it can be used as an external modem to connect a computer to the Internet.
Summary of Tasks
To set up a tethered modem in BlackBerry® Desktop Manager 4.1 to 5.0, complete the following tasks:
Install BlackBerry Desktop Software 4.1 to 5.0 (one time only).

Set up the Internet access point name (APN) (one time only).

Configure Dial-up Networking (DUN) (one time only).

Connect to the Internet using DUN.

Task 1

Install BlackBerry Desktop Software 4.1 to 5.0 on the computer.

Note: When BlackBerry Desktop Software is installed, the drivers that allow the BlackBerry smartphone to communicate through the USB port and virtual communications port are installed. The standard modem that is used by Dial-up Networking (DUN) is also installed.

Task 2

To set up an Internet access point name (APN) - for GSM devices only - complete the following steps:

On the computer, click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
Double-click Phone and Modem Options.
In the Phone and Modem Options window, click the Modems tab.
Select Standard Modem and click Properties.
Click Change Settings.
In the Standard Modem Properties window, click the Advanced tab.
In the Extra initialization commands field, type the following:
+cgdcont=1,"IP","<Device Internet APN>"

Note: The following is applicable for T-Mobile® customers only:
The extra initialization command is:
+cgdcont=1,"IP","wap.voicestream.com"
Note: If the Internet APN is unknown, contact the wireless service provider.
Click OK.
In the Phone and Modem Options window, click OK.

Task 3

To configure DUN, complete the the following steps for the appropriate operating system.

Windows 7

Click the Windows icon.
In the search bar, type Set up Connection or Network.
Click Set up a dial-up connection.
Perform the appropriate step from the following list:
- If the BlackBerry smartphone operates on General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) or Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE) networks, type *99# in the Dial-Up Phone numberfield, and click Next.
- If the BlackBerry smartphone operates on Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) networks, type *98# in the Dial-Up Phone number field, and click Next.
- If the BlackBerry smartphone operates on Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) or 1x/Evolution Data Optimized (EVDO) networks, type #777 in the Dial-Up Phone numberfield, and click Next.
Type the user name and password provided by the wireless service provider. If the wireless service provider has confirmed that this information is not required, leave the fields blank.
In the Connection Name field type BlackBerry.
Click Dialing Rules.
Make sure the profile created in Task 2 has been selected (if applicable), and then click OK.
Select Connect to establish an Internet connection.

Windows Vista™

Click Start.
Select Connect To.
Click Set up a connection or network.
Click Set up a dialup connection.
Perform the appropriate step from the following list:
- If the BlackBerry smartphone operates on General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) or Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE) networks, type *99# in the Phone number field, and click Next.
- If the BlackBerry smartphone operates on Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) networks, type *98# in the Phone number field, and click Next.
- If the BlackBerry smartphone operates on Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) or 1x/Evolution Data Optimized (EVDO) networks, type #777 in the Phone number field, and click Next.
Type the user name and password provided by the wireless service provider. If the wireless service provider has confirmed that this information is not required, leave the fields blank.
In the Connection Name field type BlackBerry.
Click Dialing Rules.
Make sure the profile created in Task 2 has been selected (if applicable), and then click OK.
Select Connect to establish an Internet connection.

Windows XP

Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network Connections.
Click Create a New Connection. The New Connection Wizard opens.
Click Next.
Select the Connect to the Internet option, and then click Next.
Select Set up my connection manually, and then click Next.
Select Connect using a dial-up modem, and then click Next.
In the Select a Device screen, select the Modem - Standard Modem check box, and then click Next.
In the ISP Name field, type a name for the desired connection, and then click Next.
Perform the appropriate step from the following list:
- If the BlackBerry smartphone operates on General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) or Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE) networks, type *99# in the Phone number field, and click Next.
- If the BlackBerry smartphone operates on Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) networks, type *98# in the Phone number field, and click Next.
- If the BlackBerry smartphone operates on Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) or 1x/Evolution Data Optimized (EVDO) networks, type #777 in the Phone number field, and click Next.
Indicate which users will have access to the connection, and then click Next.
Type the user name and password provided by the wireless service provider. If the wireless service provider has confirmed that this information is not required, leave the fields blank. ClickNext.
Click Finish.
In the Connect window, click Properties.
In the Properties window, verify that Modem - Standard Modem appears beneath the Connect using heading, and then click Configure.
In the Modem Configuration window, clear the Enable hardware flow control check box and make sure that none of the other check boxes are selected.
Click OK.
In the Properties window, click OK.

Windows 2000

Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections.

Note: The following is applicable for T-Mobile® customers only:
Under the networking tab in the properties window for the dial-up connection, clear the Enable LCP Extensions check box, as well as all check boxes beneath the PPP Settings window.
Double-click Make New Connection. The Network Connection Wizard opens.
Click Next.
Choose Dial-up to private network, and then click Next.
Perform the appropriate step from the following list:
- If the BlackBerry smartphone operates on General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) or Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE) networks, type *99# in the Phone number field, and click Next.
- If the BlackBerry smartphone operates on Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) networks, type *98# in the Phone number field, and click Next.
- If the BlackBerry smartphone operates on Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) or 1x/Evolution Data Optimized (EVDO) networks, type #777 in the Phone number field, and click Next.
Indicate which users will have access to the connection, and then click Next.
Type a name for the connection, and then click Finish.
In the Connect window, click Properties.
In the Properties window, verify that Modem - Standard Modem is selected, and then clickConfigure.
In the Modem Configuration window, clear the Enable hardware flow control check box and make sure that none of the other check boxes are selected.
Click OK.
In the Properties window, click OK.

Task 4

Connect to the Internet using DUN.

Note: During this procedure, do not operate the browser or any third-party applications on the BlackBerry smartphone. An active data session might interfere with the modem connection. Also, make sure that an ethernet connection is not active at the same time.

To connect to the Internet using DUN, complete the following steps:

Connect the BlackBerry smartphone to the computer.
Open the BlackBerry Desktop Manager, and verify that the BlackBerry Desktop Manager displaysConnected. The BlackBerry smartphone must be identified by BlackBerry Desktop Manager in order for the modem to establish a connection.
Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network Connections > <name of the new connection>.
If the wireless service provider requires a username and password to make this connection, enter this information in the fields provided. Otherwise, leave the fields blank.
Click Dial.

Important: The BlackBerry Desktop Manager must be running for the tethered modem to function.

Note: If Microsoft® Outlook® is operating in Cached Exchange mode, a message may appear indicating that BlackBerry Desktop Manager cannot contact the messaging server. If this message appears, clickCancel to proceed.

Original article is here

QTEL APN (Qatar Telecom Access Point Name)

2010-09-27T21:32:00.002+03:00

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QTEL MMS ( for QTEL subscriber )
Name: Qtel MMS
APN: mms.qtel
Username: mms
Password: mms
MMSC URL: http://mmsr.qtelmms.qa
MMS proxy: 10.23.8.3
MMS port: 8080
MCC: 427
MNC: 01
Authentication type: PAP
APN type:mms

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QTEL GPRS ( for QTEL default subscriber )
APN: gprs.qtel
Proxy: 10.23.8.3
Port: 8080
Username: gprs
Password: gprs
URL : http://wap.mozaic.qa
MCC: 427
MNC: 01
Authentication type: PAP
APN type:default

===============================================

QTEL MOBINET / Mobile Internet Pack / Mobile Broadband ( QTEL Paid MOBINET / Mobile Internet Pack / Mobile Subscription )
Name: Mobile Internet
APN: web.qtel
Proxy: leave it blank
Port: leave it blank
Username: leave it blank
Password: leave it blank
MCC: 427
MNC: 01
Authentication type: leave it blank
APN type:default

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QTEL Streaming ( for QTEL default subscriber )
APN: gprs.qtel
Proxy: leave it blank
Port: leave it blank
Username: gprs
Password: gprs
URL : leave it blank
MCC: 427
MNC: 01
Authentication type: leave it blank
APN type:default ( or streaming if applicable )

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VIRGIN MMS ( for VIRGIN subscriber )
Name: Virgin MMS
APN: data
MMSC Proxy: 10.23.8.3
MMSC Port: 8080
Username: leave it blank
Password: leave it blank
MMSC URL : http://mmsr.mms.qa
MCC: 427
MNC: 01
Authentication type: PAP
APN type:mms

===============================================

Virgin Internet ( for Virgin default subscriber )
APN: data
Proxy: leave it blank
Port: leave it blank
Username: leave it blank
Password: leave it blank
URL : http://vmqatar.mobi
MCC: 427
MNC: 01
Authentication type: PAP
APN type:default

===============================================

Virgin Streaming ( for Virgin default subscriber )
APN: data
Proxy: leave it blank
Port: leave it blank
Username: leave it blank
Password: leave it blank
Proxy: leave it blank
Proxy port: leave it blank
URL : leave it blank
MCC: 427
MNC: 01
Authentication type: leave it blank
APN type:default ( or streaming if applicable )

How to upgrade Blackberry OS

2010-09-25T08:30:00.005+03:00

Upgrading sometimes is required as I did to get OS 5.0 from my previous OS 4.7.1, many things were improve with the higher OS but doing on Blackberry is little bit difficult and risky. So if you're insisted, then "Do it with your own risk !!!". Some 3rd party application or themes may not work with different OS.

Preparation :

Blackberry Desktop Manager. Download here
Device Software. Download here. Select base on your carrier/provider and your BB type and choose what version you want to install on/upgrade to.

Upgrading :

Install BB Desktop Manager
Install your new device software, once completed find folder (C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader), get and delete file name vendor.xml .
Launch BB DeskMan, connect your BB via USB cable, if App update prompted, select cancel.
Backup your data from option Backup and Restore menu, this will only save your contact, profile setting, menu icon arrangement, etc. If necessary backup also your 3rd party applications.
Select Application Loader from BB DeskMan. Check at all important app and uncheck which is not necessary or just let it as default.
Choose "Do not automatically back up and restore the device application data during the loading process", click Next and Finish. Upgrading will be started and take 30-60 minutes or more. DO NOT DISCONNECT YOUR CABLE OR SWITCH OFF YOUR PC it could break your handheld.
Once Process completed it will boot your BB automatically.
Now your BB should have new OS and don't forget to restore your data and 3rd party app.

Blackberry themes collection for 81xx, 8220, 83xx, 85xx, 87xx, 88xx, 8900, 9000, 95xx, 96xx

2010-08-01T07:00:00.064+03:00

All Elecite Themes by alimcool - 81xx, 8220, 83xx, 85xx, 87xx, 88xx, 8900, 9000, 95xx, 96xx

(all BB OS: 4.6 & up ONLY)

TuneWiki searches your songs theirs lyrics and auto sync for Symbian cellphones

2010-07-18T18:08:00.002+03:00

TuneWiki is changing the way people experience music on their mobile devices. TuneWiki is a social music player that provides timed, subtitled lyrics in more than 40 languages. We also make music social with community wiki-features for lyric and translation updates, top 50 music charts, and real-time maps of what people are listening to around the world. Users can watch music videos, get internet streaming radio, or just use their stored music libraries to rock out with the TuneWiki social music player.

Features:
-Sync own music library with the app
-options to read lyrics in karaoke style as song plays (must enable 3G Internet to sync lyrics from www to the app)
-downloads album art immediately to the app
-SHOUTcast radio (listen to various radio stations worldwide or choose by genre)
-Inbuilt YouTube Music Video search
-Save your YouTube MV into your library for future viewing
-View YouTube MV from the app itself
-Song Lyrics search
-Music Maps (see where in the world the song you're listening to is playing via Google Maps)
-TuneWiki Top 50 (Artist OR Song Around the World OR by Country)
-Sync Twitter & Facebook account with the app to post updates about the song you're listening to.
- Read what other people are saying about the song
-Use TuneWiki's music player offline

TuneWiki combines a global community of music lovers with the most advanced music player in the world, allowing you to view lyrics in 'karaoke' style, see what others play around you, understand the lyrics in languages other than your own and check who else plays the music you play - around the corner or around the globe.

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How to update your BlackBerry Device Software over the wireless network

2010-07-09T19:00:00.000+03:00

*Updating your device software over the wireless network may take up to two hours. You can update you device software over the wireless network when a wireless update icon appears on the Home screen of your BlackBerry smartphone. This icon may appear automatically, or after you manually checked for device updates
1. To check for device updates, manually select Options from the Home screen
2. Select Advanced Options and then Wireless Update
3. This screen will indicate that there are three stages to the Update process: Requesting the new software, Downloading the new software, and Updating the new software on your BlackBerry smartphone; during the first two stages you can continue to use your BlackBerry normally
4. After clicking Next, you are presented with a screen showing your current software version and an option to check for software updates- you can manually check for new software here at any time
5. Click Check for Updates
6. When you select check for updates, the handheld will check to see if any updates are available and if so, present them to you
7. If device updates are available, a notification icon will appear on the Home screen and the version will be displayed here
8. If there is an update available, to download to software, click the update
9. If the update icon appears on your Home screen, select it to open the wireless download menu
10. Click Next
11. Select the update to begin
12. You can select customize to indicate which applications you would like to back up and restore
13. Click Next
14. Click Start Download
15. Once the software has finished downloading, you can schedue the update to take place at a more convenient time by Selecting Schedule Update
16. Set a time that is convenient for you
17. If you would like to update right away, click Update Now

*Depending on the options set by your wireless provider or administrator, you may be able to return to the previous version of BlackBerry device software after an update
1. On the Home screen, click Options
2. Click Advance Options
3. Click Wireless Update
4. Click Next
5. Click Previous Update Succeeded
6. Click Downgrade

*If you update your BlackBerry device software, the previous version of the software may be stored on your BlackBerry device for up to 30 days. To increase the amount of application memory on your device, you can remove the previous version manually: Press the Menu key and click Delete Downgrade Data

How to maximize free space and save battery power in Blackberry cellphone?

2010-07-09T15:48:00.002+03:00

How to maximize free space

It is a good idea to take active measures to maximize the BlackBerry smartphone's available flash memory, and thus, prolong the time before the operating system starts the Low Memory Manager application. The following are suggestions on how to maximize available flash memory on the BlackBerry smartphone:

Use a media card

Media cards are especially useful for BlackBerry smartphone users who want to store media files like songs, pictures, videos, voice notes, and ring tones, or who want to store pictures they take with the built-in cameras. Built-in video cameras on BlackBerry smartphones require a media card to function.

To make sure the built-in camera is set up to save picture files on the media card, complete the following steps:

Install the media card in the BlackBerry smartphone.
Open the Camera application.
Display the menu and select Options.
Set the Store Pictures field to On Media Card. You can also change the Folder setting to the particular folder in which you want to save pictures.

Remove unnecessary items

Removing features and applications that are underused increases the available flash memory on the BlackBerry smartphone.

Use the Setup Wizard application to remove languages that you do not use from the BlackBerry smartphone. Removing languages is highly recommended because it is one of the most significant ways to increase available flash memory.
To remove languages from the BlackBerry smartphone, complete the following steps.
1. On the Home screen, open Setup Wizard.
2. SelectLanguages.
3. Select the language you want to use on the BlackBerry smartphone and click Next. The BlackBerry smartphone deletes all languages that you do not select.
Remove underused applications.
To remove applications from the BlackBerry smartphone, complete the following steps.
1. On the Home screen, open Options.
2. Select Advanced Options.
3. Select Applications. The BlackBerry smartphone takes time to build a comprehensive list of the installed applications.
4. Highlight the application you want to delete, display the menu and select Delete.
Minimize the number of contacts stored in the Address Book on the BlackBerry smartphone.
One way to minimize the number of contacts stored in the Address Book is to use the remote address lookup feature when you need to send an email message rather than store company contacts in the Address Book. You can use this feature if your BlackBerry smartphone uses BlackBerry® Device Software 4.0 and later and one of BlackBerry® Enterprise Server software version 3.5 for Microsoft® Exchange or BlackBerry® Enterprise Server software version 2.2 or later for IBM® Lotus® Domino®.

Delete old items

The BlackBerry smartphone user can delete old and unused items and also adjust settings so that the BlackBerry smartphone deletes old items as part of its regular routine maintenance.

Delete Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) messages that are no longer needed. Because MMS messages can contain large media files and cannot be stored on a media card, MMS messages can use a lot of flash memory. If you do not want to delete the media files in an MMS message, open the MMS message and save the media files on the media card before you delete the MMS message.
Change the Keep Messages setting on the BlackBerry smartphone to reduce the number of old messages using flash memory.
To change the Keep Messages setting, complete the following steps.
1. On the Home screen, open Messages.
2. Display the menu and select Options.
3. Select General Options.
4. Set the Keep Messages field to either 15 Days or 30 Days.
Change the Keep Appointments setting to reduce the number of old calendar events using flash memory.
To change the Keep Appointments setting, complete the following steps.
1. On the Home screen, open Calendar.
2. Display the menu and select Options.
3. Select General Options.
4. Set the Keep Appointments field to either 15 Days or 30 Days.
Note: Email messages and appointments are only removed from the BlackBerry smartphone. The email messaging application and the appointment application the BlackBerry smartphone is associated with will retain the email messages and appointments that are removed from the BlackBerry smartphone after the time period that is specified.
Clear the browser cache often.
To clear the browser cache, complete the following steps:
1. On the Home screen, open Browser.
2. Display the menu and select Options.
3. Select Cache Operations.
4. Select Clear for Content Cache. (You can increase the amount of flash memory by also selecting Clear for Pushed Content.)

Adjust settings for optimal storage efficiency

Adjust the following settings for optimal storage efficiency on your BlackBerry smartphone:

In BlackBerry® Desktop Software, set messages to stop being forwarded to the BlackBerry smartphone when it is cradled.
To adjust this setting complete these steps.
1. In BlackBerry® Desktop Manager, open Email Settings.
2. Check the check box beside Disable message redirection while your device is connected.
Set messages to prompt you when deleting an email message on the BlackBerry smartphone. The prompt allows you to choose to either delete the message on the BlackBerry smartphone only or on the BlackBerry smartphone and the messaging server, which deletes the email message on both the BlackBerry smartphone and the email application with which it is associated.
To adjust this setting on the BlackBerry smartphone, complete the following steps:
1. On the Home screen, open Messages.
2. Display the menu and select Options.
3. Select Email Reconciliation.
4. SelectPrompt for the Delete On setting. (You can also selectHandheld rather than Prompt, which will delete messages on the BlackBerry smartphone without a prompt, when you choose to delete messages.)
Note: If you position the cursor on a date field in the email messages list on the BlackBerry smartphone and select Delete Prior, you will only delete the messages on the BlackBerry smartphone no matter what the setting is in the Delete On field, which leaves the email messages saved in the email application with which the BlackBerry smartphone is associated.
Flash memory is used to download and display email messages on the BlackBerry smartphone. Set the Auto More option to No to make sure that only the sections of the email message that you want to read on the BlackBerry smartphone are downloaded, displayed, and thus, stored in flash memory. By setting the Auto More option to No, the BlackBerry smartphone displays approximately the first 2 KB of an email message; you can display more of the email message by selecting More on the menu.
Note: If the Auto More option is set to Yes, scrolling automatically displays more of the email message. Be aware that you may be dowloading large email messages by scrolling through an email message on the BlackBerry smartphone.
Note: The size of the entire email message is displayed at the bottom of the email message screen. Average messages are usually no larger than 2 KB.
By setting the Auto More option to No, you can make sure the flash memory is not unnecessarily used on the BlackBerry smartphone by disallowing the automatic download option.
To set the Auto More option to No, complete the following steps:
1. On the Home screen, open Messages.
2. Display the menu and select Options.
3. Select General Options.
4. In the Auto More field, select No.
Caution: The More All option on the menu gives you the choice of downloading the entire email message at once, no matter how the Auto More setting is configured.
The More All option should be used with caution since the BlackBerry smartphone uses flash memory to store email messages that have been displayed.
For BlackBerry smartphones running BlackBerry Device Software 3.8 or 4.0, set the BlackBerry smartphone to allow content compression. Although content compression causes the BlackBerry smartphone to work harder (thus, using more battery power), it will make sure that email messages use the least amount of flash memory that is possible.
To set the BlackBerry smartphone to allow content compression, complete the following steps:
1. On the Home screen, open Options.
2. Select Security Options.
3. Select General Settings.
4. Set the Content Compression field to Enabled.

How to maximize battery power

Battery power can be maximized by following these simple suggestions.

Use BlackBerry smartphone shortcuts to access common system features quickly. For instructions, see the Getting Started Guide for your BlackBerry smartphone. Using shortcuts allows you to do the same things on your BlackBerry smartphone more quickly and efficiently, while saving battery power.
Some common shortcuts include the following:
- To delete a highlighted item, press the Delete key.
- To select or clear a check box, press the Space key.
- To view available values in a field, press the Alt key.
- To switch applications:
  1. Hold the Alt key and press the Escape key.
  2. Continue to hold the Alt key and highlight an application.
  3. Release the Alt key.
- Set the Auto On/Off option to turn off the BlackBerry smartphone at a time of day when you are not using it (such as at night), and turn on again at a time of day that you are ready to use it (such as in the morning just before you wake up). Battery power is saved by turning the power off at times when the BlackBerry smartphone is not being used.
  To set the Auto On/Off option on the BlackBerry smartphone, complete the following steps:
  1. On the Home screen, open Options.
  2. Select Auto On/Off.
  3. Specify the on and off times.
  Tip: Set the BlackBerry smartphone to turn on just before you need to use it, (such as a few minutes before you wake up in the morning) so that the BlackBerry smartphone has a chance to receive the email messages sent to you during the time that the BlackBerry smartphone was turned off. This way, the email messages have already been received when you are ready to read them.
- When a particular wireless connection is not needed, use the Manage Connections application on the BlackBerry smartphone to turn off the connection. For example, if you do not need to use Bluetooth® technology, you can use Manage Connections to turn the Bluetooth connection off.
  To turn the Bluetooth connection off on the BlackBerry smartphone, complete the following steps:
  1. On the Home screen, open Manage Connections.
  2. ClickBluetooth.
  3. Note: Using Manage Connections, turn the mobile wireless transceiver off when you know you are out of range of the mobile network. Turning the mobile wireless transceiver off prevents the BlackBerry smartphone from continually attempting to locate the mobile network, which uses a lot of battery power.
    
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How do I add an auto signature on email messages?

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For BES users:
To add an automatic signature on your email messages complete the following steps:
1. Open Messages.
2. Press the Menu key.
3. Select Options.
4. Select Email Settings.
5. Set Use Auto Signature to Yes.
6. Enter in a signature.
7. Press the Menu key.
8. Select Save.

For BIS users:
On your PC, login to your carrier's BIS page.
Click the Edit option next to the email address you want to change.
Type in your new signature in the Signature field.
Click Save.

Or

On your handheld
1. Go to Email setup
2. Log In
3. Edit on each email account
4. Fill up the Signature column
5. Save

How to send a PIN message in Blackberry

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1. On the Home screen, click on the Email icon
2. In a message list, press the Menu key
3. Select Compose PIN
4. In the To field, type a pin or type part of a contact name and select the contact from the list
5. Type a message
6. Press the Menu key
7. Press Send

How to turn off choice lists for voice command on your BlackBerry

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1. To turn off choice lists for voice command, click the Options icon on the Home screen
2. In the device options, click Voice Dialing
3. Set the Choice Lists field to Always Off
4. Press the Menu key and click Save

How to pair your BlackBerry with another Bluetooth-enabled device

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1. Click the Manage Connections icon on your Home screen
2. First, verify that the Bluetooth technology is turned On
3. Then select Set Up Bluetooth
4. Click Search to find other devices or Listen to allow your BlackBerry smartphone to be discovered by other Bluetooth devices
5. Click on the device you would like to pair with and enter the Numeric Passkey if required
6. Click Yes
7. To connect to a paired device, click the Options icon on the Home screen
8. Select Bluetooth
9. Click on a Bluetooth enabled device and select Connect

Importing pictures from your BlackBerry to your PC

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Have you taken great photos with your BlackBerry? Learn how to import your BlackBerry photos to your PC.

1. Open BlackBerry Media Sync.
2. Connect your BlackBerry smartphone to your computer with the USB cable.
3. Type your password if required.
4. As a default, your smartphone pictures are added to the BlackBerry folder under My Computer.
(You can change this by going to the Options menu and browsing to another folder.)
5. One the main screen, click the Pictures tab, and click BlackBerry device pictures.
6. Click Import to Computer.
7. You can find your pictures in the BlackBerry folder on your computer, or whichever folder you have selected to store your pictures.

Syncing Music from your PC to your BlackBerry

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Learn how to sync music from your PC to your BlackBerry.

1. Open BlackBerry Media Sync.
2. Connect your BlackBerry to your computer using the USB cable.
3. Type your password if required.
4. On the main screen click the Music tab.
5. On the music screen, go to the drop down list and select between iTunes and Windows Media Player (you can always change your selection later.)
6. Browse through your playlists and select the music you want to sync.
If you want to add songs that aren't part of a playlist, select "Fill available space with random
music."
7. Click Sync Music, and click OK.
8. You can find your music in the Media Application on your BlackBerry smartphone. If you downloaded any random music, you can find it in the Autofilled Tracks playlist.

How to switch to a new BlackBerry

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To transfer information from your current device to your new BlackBerry® smartphone, complete these steps:

Connect your BlackBerry to your computer and launch the Desktop Manager application.
Click the device switch wizard icon on the main menu.
Click the start button under “Switch BlackBerry devices" or "Switch from another device."
Follow the on screen instructions to copy the data from your existing device.
Click OK.
The data will be transferred over from your current device.
Once the files have been copied, connect your new BlackBerry smartphone and follow the on screen instructions to transfer the files to your new device.

How to fix an inconsistent zoom in the camera application

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In some cases images taken using the camera in 640x480 resolution at zoom level 2x appear at zoom level 1x. To correct this, complete these steps:

Go to the camera application, and press the Menu key.
Select Options.
Scroll to Picture size.
Select Medium or Large.
Press the Menu key and Save.
Set the Viewfinder mode to Full Screen or place a check mark next to Full Screen from the Menu list in the camera application.

How to locate and move downloaded applications

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To locate downloaded applications, complete these steps:

Go to the Downloads folder on the main menu.

To move a downloaded item, complete these steps:

Press the Menu key and select Move to Folder.
You will be prompted to select a destination folder for it.
Once it is in the designated area you can move it by pressing the Menu key once more and selecting Move.
Then, move it to the exact location you want.

How to sync information between your BlackBerry and your computer using Desktop Manager

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To sync information between your BlackBerry smartphone and your computer, complete these steps:

Connect your BlackBerry to your computer with a USB cable and launch BlackBerry Desktop Manager.
Click “Synchronize” on the main menu. (The first time you synchronize your device you’ll be prompted to configure your synchronization settings.)
Click OK.
Choose the applications that you want to synchronize, and select the application on the computer that you would like to synchronize with, such as Microsoft Outlook.
Click Next.
Follow the on screen instructions to continue synchronizing your data with the application you’ve selected.

How to update your BlackBerry Device Software from a website

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Note: updating your device software may take up to two hours
1. From your computer, visit the BlackBerry device software updates site: www.blackberry.com/update
2. Click Check for Updates
3. Connect your BlackBerry device to your computer
4. On the updates summary screen, select the checkbox beside the update you want to install
5. Click Next
6. Perform any of the following actions:
–To add or remove optional applications, click Options.
Select or clear the checkbox beside one or more applications
–To back up your device data, or delete all device data, click Settings.
Select the checkbox beside one or more data types and click Ok
7. Click Next
8. Complete the information on the screen to sign up for or decline email notifications for new software
10. Click Next
11. Click Finish