Book Description
You're a proud owner of the bestselling smartphone in the world. Now learn how to make use of all of the Curve's features with this easy-to-read guide from two of the best BlackBerry trainers in the business.
BlackBerry Curve Made Simple teaches you how to get the most out of your BlackBerry Curve 8500 and Curve 3G 9300 series smartphone. You'll explore all of the features and uncover time-saving techniques—from emailing and scheduling to GPS mapping and using apps—all through easy-to-read instructions and detailed visuals. Written by two successful BlackBerry trainers and authors, this is simply the most comprehensive and clear guidebook to the BlackBerry Curve 8500 series smartphones available.
What you'll learn
- Sync your Curve with a PC or Mac
- Master the keyboard and trackpad navigation
- Everything email: setup, basics, and pro techniques
- Text messaging: SMS, PIN, and more
- Set up a three-way conference call
- Get work done: Manage your calendar, contact list, and memopad
- Understand connectivity: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- Have fun with music, photos, and videos
- Explore the BlackBerry App World and utilize apps
- Use GPS and mapping to get around
Who this book is for
This book is for those who want to get the most out of the BlackBerry Curve 8500 and Curve 3G 9300 series devices. It is perfect for beginners but will also teach advanced users new techniques and shortcuts.
Table of Contents
- Email Setup & Basics
- Windows PC Setup
- Windows PC Basics
- Apple Mac Setup
- Apple Mac Basics
- Typing, Spelling & Help
- Save Time with AutoText
- Personalize your BlackBerry
- Sounds: Ring & Vibrate
- Phone & Voice Dialing
- Advanced Phone
- Email Like a Pro
- Advanced Email Topics
- Your Contact List
- Manage Your Calendar
- Get Tasks Done
- MemoPad: Sticky Notes
- SMS Text & MMS Messaging
- Even More Messaging
- Add Memory (Media Card)
- Your Music Player
- Snapping Pictures
- Fun with Videos
- Connect with Wi-Fi
- BlackBerry App World
- Connect with Bluetooth
- Connect as Tethered Modem
- Web Browser
- Add or Remove Apps
- Traveling (Maps & More)
- Other Applications
- Searching for Lost Stuff
- Secure Your Data
- Fixing Problems
- Video Training
About the Author
Gary Mazo is Vice President of Made Simple Learning and is a writer, a College Professor, a gadget nut and an ordained rabbi. Gary joined Made Simple Learning in 2007 and has co-authored the last thirteen books in the Made Simple Series. Along with Martin and Kevin Michaluk from CrackBerry.com, Gary co-wrote CrackBerry: True Tales of BlackBerry Use and Abuse—a book about BlackBerry addiction and how to get a grip on one's BlackBerry use. Gary also teaches at the University of Phoenix—teaching Writing, Philosophy, Technical Writing and more. Gary is a regular contributor to CrackBerry.com—writing product reviews and adding Editorial Content. He holds a BA in Anthropology from Brandeis University. Gary earned his M.A.H.L (Masters in Hebrew Letters) as well as ordination as Rabbi from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has served congregations in Dayton, Ohio, Cherry Hill, New Jersey and Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Gary is married to Gloria Schwartz Mazo and between them, they have six children. Gary can be reached at: gary@madesimplelearning.com.
Martin Trautschold is the Founder and CEO of Made Simple Learning, a leading provider of Apple iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, BlackBerry and Palm webOS Books and Video Tutorials. He has been a successful entrepreneur in the Mobile Device training and software business since 2001. With Made Simple Learning, he has been helping to train thousands of BlackBerry Smartphone users with short, to-the-point video tutorials. He has now co-authored fifteen Made Simple guide books. Martin also co-founded, ran for 3 years, then sold a Mobile Device software company. Prior to this, Martin spent 15 years in technology and business consulting in the US and Japan. He holds an engineering degree from Princeton University and an MBA from the Kellogg School at Northwestern University. Martin and his wife, Julia, have three daughters. Martin enjoys rowing and cycling. Martin can be reached at martin@madesimplelearning.com.
Book Details
- Paperback: 600 pages
- Publisher: Apress; 2 edition (August, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1430231238
- ISBN-13: 978-1430231233
