BlackBerry Curve For Dummies [Paperback]

Robert Kao (Author), Dante Sarigumba (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 047058744X | ISBN-13: 978-0470587447 | Publication Date: December 2, 2009 | Edition: 1

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!

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Got a new BlackBerry? Improve your learning curve with this book!

Your BlackBerry Curve is like a laptop that fits in your pocket — if you know how to use all its features. And you will, after reading this book! You get a complete guide to basic BlackBerry features, plus information on how to organize your appointments and contacts, manage your e-mail, send PIN-to-PIN messages, record and play videos, sync with your desktop, and more.

• BlackBerry 101 — learn the parts of your Curve, how to navigate the QWERTY keyboard, and important security tips

• Get organized — set up your contacts, appointments, and reminders

• What's the password? — use Password Keeper to centralize your passwords so they're easier to remember

• E-mail 4Ever — maximize BlackBerry's always-on e-mail plus the advantages of text and instant messaging

• You are where? — find your location with your Curve's GPS feature

• Master the media — listen to music, record and watch videos, and snap and view photos

• Meet Desktop Manager — use it to make backups, install apps from your desktop, and sync your data

• All those apps — locate and download must-have applications from BlackBerry App World

Open the book and find:

• Why your BlackBerry works around the world

• A primer on messaging etiquette

• The advantages of PIN-to-PIN messaging

• Timesaving shortcuts for media applications

• Web surfing tips

• How to use BlackBerry Messenger

• Tips for backing up and restoring your information

• Troubleshooting advice

About the Author

Robert Kao has created numerous applications on the BlackBerry platform and founded a mobile startup. Dante Sarigumba has written several BlackBerry applications and is cohost of a regular podcast, "Mobile Computing Authority." They are coauthors of all previous editions of BlackBerry For Dummies.

Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (December 2, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 047058744X
• ISBN-13: 978-0470587447
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #553,495 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Robert has co-authored BlackBerry for Dummies along with Dante Sarigumba. He currently works and resides in the NYC/NJ area.

Robert graduated from Columbia University with a B.S. in Computer Engineering.

You can reach him via his website: www.RobKao.com /[e-mail]

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for VERY beginners...Like me!, February 10, 2010

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I knew absolutely NOTHING about the BlackBerry when my daughter and son-in-law decided it was time to bring me into the 21st Century! With their tutoring, and this book, my early education is about at the 2nd grade level...I graduated kindergarten, but I am certainly NOT in high school yet. Lots to learn, and this book helps.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I'm No Dummy, But This Book Sure Helped!, February 8, 2010

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I've always been a bit of a techno-geek. Perhaps it stemmed back to when we purchased Pong (the original version back in the 70s). But when I got my new Blackberry, I was a bit intimidated and confused on how to use a smartphone. This book was very good at covering many topics that helped me along. I was disappointed by the fact that it didn't cover all the features of my Blackberry Curve 8350i, but it definitely helped me to get my Blackberry customized. I'm still learning to use it more efficiently, and hope that continued updates of this book will help others too.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars blackberry, December 10, 2010

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Sherry A. Harrigan (Honolulu, Hawaii USA) - See all my reviews

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I use this book all of the time. Have a lot of basic information and allowed me to use my Blackberry for lots of things,not just a cell.Thanks