BlackBerry Storm For Dummies - Softcover

Kao, Robert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470565314 ISBN 13: 9780470565315

Publisher: For Dummies, 2009

Synopsis

Take your smartphone by storm and learn how to maximize its performance

RIM's next generation release of the BlackBerry Storm features an updated touch screen keyboard and WiFi. It's also noticeably thinner, lighter, and faster! With this updated release comes new—and more complex—features. This easy-to-understand guide provides you with valuable information to unlock the full potential for this powerful handheld.

Focused on the new and exciting features of the BlackBerry Storm, this book shows you how to use the touch screen, enter and maintain your contacts, manage your appointments and meetings, create and manage your To-Do lists, and much, much more.

• Introduces the new WiFi capabilities of the BlackBerry Storm
• Shows you how to get organized with your contacts, appointments, meetings, e-mail, and more
• Demonstrates how to sync up with your desktop
• Helps you find your way by using your BlackBerry Storm as a GPS device Provides instructions for taking great photos

Learn to take full advantage of everything your new BlackBerry Storm has to offer!

About this title

From the Back Cover:

A new Storm is brewing! Learn to use all the features of this pocket powerhouse

Already in love with a BlackBerry, or wondering if you want one? Here's what you need to know! Discover how to use the touch screen and different keyboards, manage e-mail, and make your BlackBerry Storm a pocket-sized office. You'll even find some supercool ideas from Kevin Michaluk, BlackBerry fanatic and founder of CrackBerry.com.

• Pop out of the box — see how to personalize your Storm, how to feel secure, and what you can do with no setup

• Get organized — use the PDA functions tożmaintain your contacts, appointments, and to-do lists

• Make your life easier — by centralizing your passwords with Password Keeper

• Keep in touch — with always-on e-mail, text messaging, PIN-to-PIN messages, and BlackBerry Messenger

• Find the fun — play music, watch videos, take pictures, and choose new ring tones

• Back to work — use BlackBerry Desktop Manager to make backups and sync with your PC or Mac

• Talk to me — make and receive phone calls, conduct conference calls, and keep meeting notes

• More apps to enjoy — explore BlackBerry App World and other app stores for hundreds of apps; some are free

Open the book and find:

• How to tap, touch-press, and finger-scroll

• Tips for typing on the Storm's two keyboard options

• How to use the alarm clock feature

• Browser and bookmarking tips

• Insights and ideas fromKevin Michaluk, founder of CrackBerry.com

• Advice on using Media Manager

• How to move your stuff from an older BlackBerry

• Ten fun games for the Storm

Learn How To:

• Use the touch screen, Wi-Fi, and other updated features

• Manage your contacts, e-mails, to-do lists, and calendar on your Storm

• Multitask by sending an e-mail while you're on a conference call

• Take great pictures

About the Author:

Robert Kao has developed a number of BlackBerry applications.

Dante Sarigumba is a software developer and gizmo enthusiast who has done extensive programming on the BlackBerry.

Kevin Michaluk is the founderand editor of CrackBerry.com, the world's largest BlackBerry enthusiast Web site. CrackBerry.com features daily news, reviews, tips, tricks, and more from the world of BlackBerry.

About this edition

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0470565314
• ISBN 13: 9780470565315
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 360