The long-awaited BlackBerry Storm is here! Take advantage of all the cool things your new touch-screen BlackBerry can do with BlackBerry Storm For Dummies.

Your BlackBerry Storm can help you organize your calendar, surf the Internet, and stay in constant contact. it even works like a modem for your laptop. BlackBerry Storm For Dummies shows you how to unlock all of the exciting capabilities of your BlackBerry Storm. You’ll discover how to:

* Customize your BlackBerry Storm, learn to navigate the touch screen, manage power consumption, and protect your device
* Set up your contacts, keep notes, synchronize lists with your desktop, and manage your calendar
* Keep in touch with e-mail, PIN-to-PIN and instant messaging, and phone calls
* Browse the Internet and keep track of key sites
* Play music and videos, take pictures or mini-movies, and tune in the news
* Activate Storm’s built-in GPS and use Google Maps or BlackBerry Map
* Synchronize your BlackBerry with your desktop so your data is consistent wherever you go
* Prepare your laptop to use your BlackBerry Storm as a modem
* Install and manage third-party applications
* Keep your personal information safe

You’ll find tips for tapping and thumbing the touch screen, secrets for taking great photos and videos, and even fun games to play on your Storm. Whether you’re upgrading from an earlier model or you just got your first BlackBerry, BlackBerry Storm For Dummies helps you utilize everything this handy device has to offer.

Are you upgrading from an earlier BlackBerry, or did you hold out for the touch-screen model? Either way, this book is the perfect partner to help you get all your BlackBerry Storm has to offer. From using the touch screen to tracking your contacts to taking photos, the information is ripe for the picking!

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Start with the BlackBerry basics — customize your Storm, learn to navigate the touch screen, manage power consumption, and protect your device
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Organize your life — set up your contacts, keep notes, synchronize lists with your desktop, and manage your calendar
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Keep in touch — communicate with e-mail, PIN-to-PIN and instant messaging, and phone calls
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Surf's up — browse the Internet your way and keep track of key sites
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Satisfy your senses — play music and videos, take pictures or mini-movies, and tune in the news
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Find yourself — learn what you need to activate Storm's built-in GPS and use Google Maps or BlackBerry Map
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Stay on the same page — synchronize your Storm with your desktop so your data is consistent wherever you go
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Include bells and whistles — install and manage third-party applications

Open the book and find:

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An overview of how your BlackBerry works
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Tips for tapping and thumbing the touch screen
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How to use SMS and MMS messaging on your Storm
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Secrets for taking great photos and videos
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Ways to get the most from the calendar function
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How to go online at any time
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Ten programs to include on your Storm
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How to secure your personal information