By Adam Zarboni
1. To jump to the top of a webpage or
e-mail, simply click the “T” button. Clicking the “B” button will instantly
move you to the bottom.
2. To copy/paste text, highlight it by pressing the Shift key and rolling
the trackball, then click the menu button.
3. To insert a period while typing, press the spacebar twice.
4. To capitalize a letter with one click, hold down the key until the letter
capitalizes.
5. Insert the current date into a message or
document by pressing the L key followed by the D key and spacebar.
6. Insert the current time into a message or
document by pressing the L key followed by the T key and spacebar.
7. Insert your phone number into a message or
document by typing “mynumber.” Your phone number will automatically be
populated into the message. Typing “sig” will automatically add your device’s
owner information.
8. To multitask while on the phone with other applications (such as your
calendar, e-mail or Web browser),
press the Escape key or select “Home
Screen” from the BlackBerry menu. However, Internet access is
unavailable while on calls.
9. BlackBerry devices are known for
their excellent battery life, but there are ways you can make your battery last
even longer. One easy way to do so is to use the Auto On/Off feature to have
the Smartphone automatically power off and back on overnight. You can also
extend battery life by turning the wireless coverage off when you don’t need it
and putting your device back in the holster when it’s not in use, which
automatically turns the screen off.
10. If your BlackBerry slows down, starts malfunctioning or freezes, always try removing the battery and SIM
card then wait a few seconds before
reinserting it. Ninety-five percent of the issues are resolved by simply
removing the battery.
• Best uses for the BlackBerry desktop
manager?
The Device Switch Wizard feature of BlackBerry Desktop Manager makes it
quick and easy to transfer your information
to a new BlackBerry Smartphone. Another great feature is BlackBerry Media Sync,
which is a fast way of transfer music from an iTunes library to your
BlackBerry. While this feature isn’t directly related to business, business
people certainly do enjoy listening to music on their devices.
•Best Blackberry for an
executive?
The BlackBerry Bold is an ideal choice for
executives looking to make an impression – its sleek, elegant design is sure to
turn heads. The BlackBerry Bold keeps users connected with support for
tri-band HSDPA high-speed networks
around the world, GPS, Wi-Fi and an
impressive 624 MHz mobile processor.
• Cool Software from RIM’s online store:
There are hundreds of business and productivity applications available in
BlackBerry App World, ranging from
document management to personal organization.
Applications on BlackBerry App World
that would be relevant to business executives could include those that offer
CRM functionality and sales tools, time and expense tracking applications,
search engines, GPS and mapping solutions and reference guides. A few examples
of individual applications are:
• eOffice, which enables users to view, edit and create documents on their
BlackBerry
• Vlingo, which lets users direct their BlackBerry to send texts, e-mail,
make calls, search the web and update status on social apps simply by speaking
to the device
• Applications like Bloomberg, Viigo, TheStreet.com and The New York Times keep users up-to-date on the latest news
• Documents To Go is also a helpful application that ships on some
BlackBerry devices. With it, users can view, edit and create Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint files directly on their
Smartphone.
