Saturday, December 18, 2010

How to Store More Information on My Blackberry

How can I store more information / music / pictures or videos on my Blackberry?

Simplest solution is to buy a memory card. You can store 200+ songs, 500 pictures and more with just a 1gb memory card which can be bought at any electronics store for about $10. This way, when you are at the gym you can listen to music on your blackberry, take pictures at the park or record moments you will never forget.

Another way, it to delete old pictures, programs or anything that is taking up space on you blackberry already. But, I'm sure you already knew that ;)

How to dial numbers like 1-800-BEST-BUY

Want to type out a phone number like 1-800-BESTBUY? With the physical keyboard, you are out of luck because you dont know what numbers and letters correlate with each other. So here is how to convert letters into numbers on your blackberry.

When you want to type out the word, press and hold the alt key and type "b e s t b u y" or whatever word you are trying to type. It will automatically convert the word into numbers. Hit the call button and you are all set and ready to go!

How Do I Erase Everything Off of My Blackberry?

If you are selling your Blackberry on eBay or giving it away in some way, shape or form. You probably want to wipe or erase everything off it for security reasons. You don't want anyone reading your personal emails or text messages do you?
So here is how to wipe or erase everything off of your blackberry.

1) Go to Options
2) Go to Security Options
3) Go to General Settings
4) Hit the blackberry key
5) Select "wipe handheld"
6) enter "blackberry"

Let the wiping process complete. Do not remove the batter while it is deleting or press anything! you might bright your blackberry.