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BlackBerry Bold: Transfer Pictures and Videos to a XP, Vista, or Windows 7 PC

contributed by David Kirk on July 22, 2010 under Blackberry

What use is having all those wonderful pictures if you cannot transfer them back and forth between your BlackBerry and your Windows machine? These directions show how to setup your BlackBerry and Windows OS so that you can import and export media files easily.

Blackberry Bold: Transfer Photos/Videos to Apple Computer via USB

contributed by David Kirk on under Blackberry

The Blackberry Bold is able to take beautiful pictures. This tutorial will describe the steps required to move pictures and videos between the Blackbery Bold and your mac using a USB cable.

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

contributed by Rob Rogers 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 Rob Rogers 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 Rob Rogers 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 Rob Rogers 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 Rob Rogers 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 Rob Rogers 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.

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