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BlackBerry: Change the Functions of the Convenience Key(s)

Contributed by shamanstears on August 26, 2008 under Blackberry

To make your Convenience Key(s) truly convenient, you should change the functionality so that they bring up the application that you desire when pressed.

BlackBerry: How to Set the Backlight Timeout

Contributed by shamanstears on August 18, 2008 under Blackberry

If the backlight on your device is not on long enough (or is on too long) for your liking, you can easily change the duration for easier usability or longer battery life.

BlackBerry: How to Delete Applications from the Device

Contributed by shamanstears on under Blackberry

Sometimes you need to remove applications to make room for other files (or maybe you just found something that works better). If you want to remove an application from your BlackBerry, it can be done in a few simple steps.

BlackBerry: Disable the Trackball Sound

Contributed by shamanstears on August 16, 2008 under Blackberry

If you’re tired of listening to the default sound effect each and every time you scroll the Trackball, you can easily disable the sound and have a more peaceful experience with your BlackBerry.

BlackBerry: Use the Firewall to Block Various Types of Incoming Messages

Contributed by shamanstears on under Blackberry

You can use your BlackBerry’s firewall to block SMS, MMS, PIN, and/or BlackBerry Internet Service messages. This can be useful in avoiding spam or preventing you from ringing up extra charges.

BlackBerry: Set Your Device to Automatically Turn On and Off

Contributed by shamanstears on under Blackberry, Green computing

If you want to conserve battery power, you can set your BlackBerry to turn off and on at set times by using the Auto On/Off function. I set mine to turn off at my bedtime and turn back on right before I am to awake so that it’s ready to go.

BlackBerry: Separate Emails and SMS Messages

Contributed by shamanstears on August 8, 2008 under Blackberry

By default, when you select Messages, you see a combination list of both SMS messages and email. If you don’t like having both your email and SMS messages combined in the same Inbox, you can separate them to help keep things organized.

Blackberry: How to Change Your Wallpaper

Contributed by shamanstears on August 7, 2008 under Blackberry

One of the first things people want to do is to change the wallpaper on their device to give it a more personal look. Here’s how to change the wallpaper on your Blackberry’s home screen.