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BlackBerry for Work: Productivity for Professionals

Name: BlackBerry for Work: Productivity for Professionals
ISBN: 9781430226260

by Kunal Mittal, Shikha Gupta

March 2010

Intermediate to advanced

288 pages

6h 11m

English

Apress

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Copyright
About the Authors
About the Technical Reviewer
Acknowledgments
Preface
1. BlackBerry Models and Purchasing
1.1. BlackBerry Rocks1.2. Which BlackBerry Is for You?1.2.1. Picking the Right BlackBerry1.2.2. Some Important BlackBerry Features1.2.2.1. PIN1.2.2.2. SMS1.2.2.3. MMS1.2.2.4. USB Cable1.2.2.5. MicroSD Card1.2.2.6. Trackball1.2.2.7. Trackpad1.2.2.8. SurePress1.2.2.9. SureType1.2.2.10. QWERTY1.2.2.11. Bluetooth1.2.2.12. Wi-Fi1.2.2.13. Geo-tagging1.2.2.14. GPS1.2.2.15. Megapixel1.2.2.16. Video Conferencing1.2.2.17. Corporate Data Access1.2.3. Choose Your Series1.2.3.1. BlackBerry Tour1.2.3.2. BlackBerry Storm1.2.3.3. BlackBerry Bold1.2.3.4. BlackBerry Curve 89001.2.3.5. BlackBerry Curve 85201.2.3.6. BlackBerry Curve 83001.2.3.7. BlackBerry Pearl1.2.3.8. BlackBerry Pearl Flip1.2.3.9. BlackBerry 8800 Series1.2.3.10. Grids and More1.2.4. BlackBerry for Business1.3. Who is Your Service Provider?1.3.1. What You Need to Know About Plans1.3.2. Some of the Service Providers who Carry BlackBerry1.3.2.1. AT&T1.3.2.2. Sprint1.3.2.3. T-Mobile1.3.2.4. Verizon Wireless1.4. What's Next?
2. Setting Up Your BlackBerry
2.1. Getting Started2.1.1. Inserting the SIM Card and Battery2.1.2. Charging Status2.2. Is Your BlackBerry an Official Phone?2.3. Initial Startup2.4. Online Account and E-mail Setup2.5. Installing Desktop Manager2.6. Let's Explore2.6.1. Identifying the Keys and Buttons2.6.2. It's Personal2.6.3. You Got it? Flaunt it2.6.4. Themes and More2.6.5. Who Called?2.6.6. Is Your Wi-Fi On?2.6.7. Options for All2.6.8. Status Indicators You Will Need to Recognize2.6.8.1. Home Screen Status Indicators2.6.8.2. Message Status Indicators2.6.8.3. Phone Status Indicators2.7. What's Next?
3. BlackBerry as a Phone
3.1. It's a Phone Alright3.1.1. Receiving a Call3.1.2. Muting an Incoming Call3.1.3. Rejecting a Call3.1.4. Making a Call3.1.4.1. Activate Calls from the Call Log Application3.1.4.2. Activate Calls from the Contacts Application3.1.4.3. Activate Calls Directly3.2. Call in Progress3.2.1. Notes3.2.2. Mute3.2.3. Hold3.2.4. Transfer3.2.5. Activate Speaker Phone3.2.6. Enhance Call Audio3.2.7. View Contacts3.2.8. View Calendar3.2.9. View Messages3.2.10. Switch Application3.2.11. Accepting a Second Call3.3. Some Minor Adjustments3.3.1. Downloading Ringtones3.3.2. Setting the Default Ringtone3.4. Call Logs3.4.1. Who3.4.2. What3.4.3. When3.4.4. Why3.4.5. How Long3.5. Speed Dialing3.6. Conference Calls3.6.1. Make a Conference Call3.6.2. Leave a Conference Call3.6.3. Have a Private Conversation During the Conference Call3.6.4. Disconnect Someone from the Conference Call3.7. Your Voice Is My Command3.7.1. Altering Language3.7.2. Altering Sensitivity Levels3.7.3. Altering Voice Prompting3.8. Blocked Road Ahead3.8.1. How to Block3.9. In an Emergency3.10. Tips and Tricks3.11. What's Next?
4. BlackBerry for E-mail
4.1. Introduction to E-mailing4.1.1. Advantages of E-mail4.1.1.1. It's Quick4.1.1.2. It Can Be Organized4.1.1.3. It's Simple4.1.1.4. It's Environmentally Friendly4.1.1.5. It's Inexpensive4.1.1.6. It's Conversational4.1.1.7. It's Contextual4.1.1.8. It's Personal4.1.2. Disadvantages of E-mail4.1.3. Personal vs. Work E-mail4.1.3.1. Why You Shouldn't Use Your Work E-mail for Personal Errands4.1.3.1.1. Distractions4.1.3.1.2. Informality of Style4.1.4. E-mail Etiquette4.1.4.1. Subject4.1.4.2. Respect4.1.4.3. Brief is Best4.1.4.4. Beware of Abbreviations4.1.4.5. Checked4.1.4.6. Don't Shout4.1.5. Uses of E-mail in Different Industries4.2. BlackBerry and E-mail4.2.1. Receiving Messages4.2.1.1. Find4.2.1.2. Select4.2.1.3. Mark Unopened4.2.1.4. File4.2.1.5. Save4.2.1.6. Reply4.2.1.7. Reply To All4.2.1.8. Forward4.2.1.9. Forward As4.2.1.10. Delete4.2.1.11. Send E-mail4.2.1.12. Send MMS4.2.1.13. Call4.2.1.14. Send SMS4.2.1.15. Show Address4.2.1.16. View Folder4.2.1.17. Previous Item4.2.1.18. Next Item4.2.1.19. Next Unopened Item4.2.1.20. Add To Contacts4.2.1.21. Switch Input Language4.2.1.22. Switch Application4.2.1.23. Attachments4.2.1.23.1. Open Attachment4.2.1.23.2. Download Attachment4.2.2. Composing Messages4.2.2.1. Paste4.2.2.2. Select4.2.2.3. Check Spelling4.2.2.4. Clear Field4.2.2.5. Save Draft4.2.2.6. Add To4.2.2.7. Add Cc4.2.2.8. Add Bcc4.2.2.9. Attach Contact4.2.2.10. Attach File4.2.2.11. Edit Auto Text4.2.2.12. Options4.2.2.12.1. Importance4.2.2.12.2. Encoding4.2.2.13. Show Symbols4.2.2.14. Switch Input Language4.2.2.15. Switch Application4.2.3. Signed4.2.4. To Save or Not to Save4.2.4.1. Saving a Message4.2.4.2. Deleting a Message4.2.5. Messages Through the Strainer4.2.5.1. For BES Users4.2.5.1.1. Set Up a Filter4.2.5.1.2. Are Your Settings Right?4.2.5.2. BIS Users4.2.6. Attachments4.2.6.1. Opening an Attachment4.2.6.2. Downloading an Attachment4.2.6.3. Opening a Link from an Attachment4.2.6.4. Document Attachments4.2.6.5. Excel Attachments4.2.6.6. PPT Attachments4.2.6.7. Quick and Slick4.2.7. Documents To Go4.2.8. Options and More4.2.8.1. E-mail Settings4.2.8.1.1. Is It There Yet?4.2.8.1.2. I'll Take Plain Text to Go...4.2.8.1.3. Who Wants Pictures?4.2.8.2. General Options4.2.8.2.1. It's On Display4.2.8.2.2. Hide and Seek4.2.8.2.3. Thirty Days Old4.2.8.3. Spell Check4.3. What's Next?
5. BlackBerry for Text and Multimedia Messaging
5.1. Your BlackBerry and Messaging5.2. SMS and MMS5.2.1. BlackBerry's SMS Application5.2.1.1. Sending an SMS5.2.1.2. Delivery Notifications for Sent Messages5.2.1.3. Receiving an SMS5.2.1.4. Deleting an SMS5.2.2. BlackBerry's MMS Application5.2.2.1. Sending an MMS5.2.2.2. MMS Attachments—Contacts or Appointments5.2.3. BlackBerry's PIN-to-PIN Application5.2.3.1. Finding Your PIN Number5.2.4. Messaging for Work, Not Just an Illusion5.2.5. Convenient Shortcuts for Messaging5.3. Other Features Offered5.4. What's Next?

6. Calendaring on Your BlackBerry
6.1. Setting Up Your Calendar6.1.1. Making Each Day Count6.1.2. Schedules, Memos, and Tasks6.1.3. There Goes My Alarm6.1.4. Clear the Clutter6.2. Desktop Synchronization6.2.1. Wireless Calendar6.3. Added Features6.3.1. Confirming Your Presence6.3.2. Change List of Invitees6.4. Multiple Calendars6.5. BlackBerry Calendar Tricks6.6. What's Next?
7. Contact Management on Your BlackBerry
7.1. Synchronize Your Contacts7.2. Adding a Contact7.3. Deleting a Contact7.4. Editing a Contact7.5. Customize Your Contacts7.5.1. Ringtones7.5.2. Pictures7.6. Grouping Contacts7.7. Organization Address Book7.8. BlackBerry Contacts Tricks7.9. What's Next?
8. Web Browsing
8.1. Understanding the BlackBerry Browser8.2. Basics8.2.1. Options8.2.1.1. Browser Configuration8.2.1.2. General Properties8.2.1.3. Cache Operations8.2.2. Web Pages8.2.3. Bookmarks—More Than Just Folded Page-ends8.2.4. Added Tip—Excuse Me! My Wallet's Ringing!8.3. Tips and Tricks8.4. What's Next?
9. Exploring Other Built-in BlackBerry Functions
9.1. Media, Gallery, and More...9.1.1. Voice Notes9.1.2. Pictures9.1.2.1. Gallery Walk-through9.1.2.2. Other Available Options9.1.3. Audio9.1.4. Video9.1.5. Ringtones9.1.5.1. All Ring Tones9.1.5.2. My Ring Tones9.1.5.3. Preloaded Ring Tones9.1.5.4. Download Ring Tones9.1.6. Transfer and Import Media9.1.7. Media Tips and Tricks9.2. Tick Tock,Tick Tock9.3. Clicked9.3.1. Third-party Business Applications That Require the Camera9.3.2. Camera in Action9.3.3. Video Camera9.3.4. Camera Tips and Tricks9.4. Applications, Anyone?9.4.1. Tasks9.4.2. MemoPad9.4.3. Calculator9.4.4. Voice Notes Recorder9.4.5. Voice Dialing9.4.6. Password Keeper9.4.7. Saved Messages9.5. Games Galore9.6. Look No More9.7. What's Next?
10. BlackBerry as a Modem
10.1. Setting Up Your BlackBerry as a Modem10.1.1. Setting up for Windows (For GSM/GPRS/EDGE)10.1.1.1. Installing the BlackBerry Desktop Software10.1.1.2. Verifying the Modem Is Installed and Functioning10.1.1.3. Setting Up the Access Point Name (APN)10.1.1.4. Configuring Dial-Up Networking10.1.1.4.1. Windows 710.1.1.4.2. Windows Vista10.1.1.4.3. Windows XP10.1.1.4.4. Windows 200010.1.1.5. Connecting to the Internet Using the Dial-up Network10.1.2. Setting Up for Windows (CDMA/EVDO)10.1.2.1. Configuring Dial-Up Networking10.1.2.1.1. Windows 710.1.2.1.2. Windows Vista10.1.2.1.3. Windows XP10.1.2.1.4. Windows 200010.1.2.2. Connecting to the Internet Using the Dial-Up Network10.1.3. For Better Speed10.1.4. Setting Up for Mac Users10.2. What's Next?
11. Google Apps on Your BlackBerry
11.1. The Google Advantage11.2. About Google Mobile Applications11.3. What are the benefits?11.4. The Bundle of Joy11.4.1. Google Maps11.4.1.1. Google Maps in Your Pocket11.4.1.1.1. Search Map11.4.1.1.2. Get Directions11.4.1.1.3. My Location11.4.1.1.4. Join Latitude11.4.1.1.5. Show Traffic11.4.1.1.6. Satellite View/Map View11.4.1.1.7. Clear Map11.4.1.1.8. Favorites11.4.1.1.9. Street View11.4.1.1.10. Zoom11.4.1.2. Tips and Shortcuts11.4.2. Gmail11.4.2.1. Gmail in Your Pocket11.4.2.1.1. Inbox11.4.2.1.2. Outbox11.4.2.1.3. Mobile Drafts11.4.2.1.4. Contacts11.4.2.1.5. Search Mail11.4.2.1.6. Compose Mail11.4.2.1.7. Open11.4.2.1.8. Refresh11.4.2.1.9. Archive11.4.2.1.10. Mark As Unread11.4.2.1.11. Add Star11.4.2.1.12. Report Spam11.4.2.1.13. Delete11.4.2.1.14. Other Options11.4.2.1.15. Accounts and Settings11.4.2.2. Tips and Shortcuts11.4.3. Calendar11.4.3.1. Calendar in Your Pocket11.4.3.1.1. Quick Add11.4.3.2. Do Remember11.4.4. News11.4.4.1. Google News in Your Pocket11.4.4.2. The Cherry on the Sundae11.4.5. Reader11.4.5.1. Google Reader in Your pocket11.4.5.2. The Cherry on the Sundae11.4.6. Google Search11.4.7. Google SMS11.4.8. YouTube11.4.9. GOOG-411 (1800-4664-411)11.4.10. Orkut11.4.11. Blogger11.4.12. Docs11.4.13. Picasa11.5. Google Apps Connector11.6. What's Next?
12. Maps
12.1. Downloading BlackBerry Maps Application12.1.1. Download Through the Computer12.1.2. Download Through the BlackBerry Browser12.2. BlackBerry Maps12.2.1. Navigational Aid12.2.2. Locating All12.2.3. Search the Market12.2.4. Favorites and More12.2.5. Directions from Start to End12.2.6. Forwarding Directions and Routes12.2.7. Tracking Yourself Moving12.3. What's Next?
13. BlackBerry as an iPod
13.1. Roxio Media Manager13.2. BlackBerry Media Sync13.3. Transferring Music Files13.3.1. Using Roxio Media Manager13.3.2. Using a Mass Storage Facility13.3.3. Using Bluetooth13.4. Media Application13.4.1. While Playing a Music File13.4.2. Playlist Management13.4.2.1. Standard Playlist13.4.2.2. Automatic Playlist13.5. Quick Tips13.6. What's Next?
14. Understanding App World
14.1. Basic System Requirements14.2. Downloading Made Simple14.3. Let's Explore BAW14.3.1. Information at Your Doorstep14.3.2. And the Applications Are...14.3.3. Pass the Money, Honey14.3.4. Rated14.4. What's Next?
15. General Business Apps
15.1. Apps for Business Travelers15.1.1. Organizer Apps15.1.1.1. WorldMate Live: Travel Like a Pro15.1.2. Guide Apps15.1.2.1. WCities London15.1.2.2. Local Eats15.1.2.3. NYC Subway Trip Planner15.1.3. Translators15.1.3.1. Interlecta Translator15.2. Financial and Expense Trackers15.2.1. Expense Tracking15.2.1.1. Expense Log Pro 215.2.2. Stocks15.2.2.1. Blue Mobile15.2.3. Personal Banking15.2.3.1. Personal Assistant15.3. Apps That Help You Get Things Done15.3.1.15.3.1.1. Upvise15.4. Mind-Mapping and Brain Storming Apps15.4.1.15.4.1.1. bMind15.5. Apps That Help You Remote Connect To and Control Your Computer15.5.1.15.5.1.1. RDM plus Remote Desktop for Mobiles15.5.1.2. Remote Print15.6. Job Searching Apps15.6.1.15.6.1.1. Search Jobs Beyond com15.7. Note Taking and Text Editing Apps15.7.1.15.7.1.1. Documents To Go Premium Edition15.7.2. Additional Apps15.7.2.1. Bug Me!—Notes and Alarms15.8. File Management Apps15.8.1.15.8.1.1. File Manager Pro—Zip and File Utility15.8.1.2. Wi-Fi File Transfer15.9. Databases and Information Managers15.9.1.15.9.1.1. Wireless Database Viewer Plus15.9.1.2. HanDBase Enterprise Database Manager15.10. Shipment and Package Tracking Apps15.10.1.15.10.1.1. UPS Mobile15.11. Social Networking and Messaging Apps15.11.1. Social Networking Apps15.11.1.1. Facebook15.11.1.2. UberTwitter15.11.2. Instant Messaging Apps15.11.2.1. BlackBerry Messenger15.11.2.2. Google Talk15.12. Miscellaneous Apps That Help in Further Optimization15.12.1.15.12.1.1. PayPal15.12.1.2. Business Card Reader15.12.1.3. Pocket 10B SE Business Calculator15.12.1.4. Where's My Phone Pro15.12.1.5. MemoryUp Pro Mobile RAM Booster (Specially Designed for BlackBerry)15.12.1.6. Tether15.12.1.7. NetworkAcc—Mobile Network Accelerator15.12.1.8. BlackBook15.12.2. A Special Mention15.12.2.1. Total Fitness15.12.2.2. HandyLogs Heart15.13. A New Beginning

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For those of you who bought your BlackBerry to help get your life organized and free yourself from the ball-and-chain of desktop computing, BlackBerry at Work: Productivity for Professionals is the book to show you how. You'll learn mechanisms for developing effective workflows specific to the features of the BlackBerry and also efficient strategies for dealing with the specialized aspects of business and professional lifestyles.

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