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| Acknowledgments | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Customizing the BlackBerry with Tweaks, Secret Codes, Hidden Keys, and Add-On Applications | |
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| Secret Codes and Hidden Keys | |
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| Locating the Important Keys | |
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| Using Typing Shortcuts | |
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| Accessing System Information | |
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| The Help Me! Screen | |
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| The Event Log | |
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| The Signal Strength Display Mode | |
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| Smart System Codes | |
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| Working with the Built-In BlackBerry Applications | |
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| The BlackBerry Applications Screen | |
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| The BlackBerry Calendar Application | |
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| The BlackBerry Address Book Application | |
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| The BlackBerry Calculator Application | |
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| Summary | |
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| Adding Software to Your BlackBerry | |
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| Types of Third-Party Applications | |
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| Business and Professional | |
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| Communications and Wireless | |
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| Document Management | |
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| Education and Reference | |
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| Entertainment and Games | |
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| Health and Fitness | |
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| Utilities | |
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| Finding Third-Party Applications | |
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| Why Use the Handango Store? | |
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| Purchasing Third-Party Applications | |
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| Installing Applications from the Desktop | |
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| Installing Applications Over-the-Air | |
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| Summary | |
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| Advanced E-mail, Voice, and Messaging | |
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| Shortcuts and Hidden Keys in BlackBerry Messaging | |
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| Special Keys Used in This Chapter | |
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| Navigating the Messages List | |
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| Filtering the Messages List | |
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| Navigating Within the Message Viewer | |
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| Composing Messages | |
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| Replying to and Forwarding Your Messages | |
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| Keeping Your Messages List Clean | |
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| Customizing Your BlackBerry Signature | |
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| Changing Your Blackberry Signature from the Desktop | |
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| Using Multiple Signatures | |
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| Including BlackBerry in Your Signature | |
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| Other Messaging Shortcuts | |
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| Exchanging Your Contact Information | |
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| Keyboard Shortcuts for Composing Messages | |
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| Receiving Confirmation of Message Delivery | |
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| Controlling Your Inbox with Filters | |
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| Instant Messaging Applications | |
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| WebMessenger Mobile Instant Messenger | |
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| Verichat | |
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| IM+ Mobile Instant Messenger | |
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| BlackBerry Messenger | |
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| About MDS and BES Network Access | |
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| Using Your BlackBerry with Web-Based Mail | |
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| Google's Gmail | |
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| Yahoo! Mail | |
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| Hotmail | |
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| Outlook Web Access | |
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| iNotes | |
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| Working with E-mail Attachments | |
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| About the BlackBerry Attachment Viewer | |
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| Attachment Viewer Keyboard Shortcuts | |
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| Third-Party Attachment Programs | |
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| Spell Checking Your E-mail | |
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| Faxing from Your BlackBerry | |
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| Shortcuts and Hidden Keys in the Phone Application | |
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| Using Speed Dial | |
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| Dialing from the Home Applications Screen | |
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| Dialing Using Letters | |
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| Working with Live Calls | |
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| Seeing Missed Calls | |
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| Installing and Playing Custom Ring Tones | |
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| Understanding Hardware Capabilities | |
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| Using BlackBerry Ringtone Megaplex | |
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| Summary | |
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| Unleashing the Wireless Web | |
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| Built-in Web Browsing Tools | |
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| Comparing the WAP Browser and the Internet Browser | |
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| The Surf's Definitely Not Up | |
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| Web Browser Keyboard Shortcuts | |
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| BlackBerry-Friendly Websites and Portals | |
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| Third-Party Web Browsers | |
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| Why Use a Third-Party Browser? | |
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| Opera Mini | |
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| Minuet | |
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| Assisted Web Search and Information Aids | |
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| AskMeNow | |
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| Berry 411 | |
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| YubNub | |
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| Working with RSS Feeds | |
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| RSS Clients for BlackBerry | |
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| BerryVine RSS Reader | |
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| PicoNews | |
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| Blogging with Your BlackBerry | |
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| The Popularity of the Blog | |
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| Blogging and BlackBerry | |
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| Reading a Blog from Your BlackBerry | |
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| Posting to a Blog from Your BlackBerry | |
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| Summary | |
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| Using Your BlackBerry as a Wireless Dialup Modem | |
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| What Does a BlackBerry Modem Give You? | |
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| Supported Devices | |
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| Connection Options: USB vs. Bluetooth | |
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| Steps for Setting Up Windows | |
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| Connecting the Device with BlackBerry Desktop Manager | |
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| Configuring the Modem | |
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| Creating a Network Connection | |
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| Testing the Connection | |
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| Where to Obtain Further Information | |
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| Summary | |
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| The Ultimate Remote Control: Controlling Your Desktop Computer from Your BlackBerry | |
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| Remote Control/Remote Desktop Tools | |
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| Desktop Remote Control Solutions | |
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| Microsoft Terminal Services | |
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| VNC | |
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| Common Connection Issues | |
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| BlackBerry Remote Control Solutions | |
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| Remote File Access Tools | |
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| Avvenu | |
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| I'm In Touch | |
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| EasyReach | |
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| Mobile Administration Tools | |
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| Idokorro Mobile FTP | |
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| Other Networking Tools | |
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| Summary | |
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| Storage on the Go: Your BlackBerry as a USB Thumb Drive | |
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| Understanding BlackBerry Memory Storage | |
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| Comparing Memory on BlackBerry Devices | |
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| About the BlackBerry File System | |
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| Spelunking the BlackBerry File System with JavaLoader | |
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| Listing System Files with JavaLoader | |
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| Loading a File onto the Device with JavaLoader | |
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| Getting a File from the Device to Your Desktop | |
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| Taking a Screenshot with JavaLoader | |
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| What's Missing? | |
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| Copying Files Between BlackBerry and Desktop | |
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| Summary | |
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| Keeping Your BlackBerry Safe | |
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| Setting Your Owner Information | |
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| Password-Protecting Your BlackBerry | |
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| Protecting Against Bluetooth Discovery | |
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| Backing Up and Restoring Your BlackBerry | |
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| Full Backups | |
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| Selective Backups | |
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| Full Restores | |
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| Selective Restores | |
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| Automatic Backups | |
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| Resetting Your BlackBerry | |
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| Extending Your Battery Life | |
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| Securely Storing Your Personal Information | |
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| Password Keeper | |
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| Third-Party Password Programs | |
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| Summary | |
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| Getting Down to Business: Productivity Tools | |
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| Helpful Utilities for the Frequent Traveler | |
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| Google Local for Mobile | |
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| Traffic Edge | |
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| WorldMate | |
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| Caffeine Finder | |
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| Beiks Dictionaries and Phrasebooks for BlackBerry | |
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| Working with Office Documents and Databases | |
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| E-mail Attachments | |
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| BlackBerry Database Viewer Plus | |
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| Keeping Track of Yourself | |
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| Tracking Your Mileage with My Mileage Tracker | |
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| Expenses | |
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| Tracking Your Time with BizTrackIt | |
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| Summary | |
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| Beyond BrickBreaker: Fun, Games, and Entertainment | |
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| Card Games | |
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| Aces Texas Hold 'em No Limit | |
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| Sol Mania | |
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| Software for the Mobile Golfer | |
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| Keeping Score with BlackBerry Software | |
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| Playing Golf on the BlackBerry | |
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| Board Games | |
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| Medieval Kings Chess | |
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| Puzzle Games | |
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| Mobile Sudoku | |
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| Going Beyond Games | |
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| Shaken, Not Stirred: BlackBerry the Bartender | |
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| Fitness: "Running" Your BlackBerry | |
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| Summary | |
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| Advanced BlackBerry Hacks: Put Your BlackBerry to Fun and Wacky Uses with Creatives Software Projects | |
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| Developing Your Own BlackBerry Applications | |
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| Java and BlackBerry | |
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| The BlackBerry Platform and Profile | |
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| The BlackBerry Application Program Interfaces | |
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| The BlackBerry Java Development Environment | |
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| The BlackBerry Integrated Development Environment | |
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| Setting Up Your Project | |
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| Writing Your Source Code | |
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| Building Your Program | |
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| Testing Your BlackBerry Program | |
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| Installing Your Program to Your BlackBerry | |
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| Summary | |
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| A Classic Sketcher Application | |
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| Designing a BlackBerry Drawing Program | |
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| Creating a Design for SketchBerry | |
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| The SketchBerry Project Plan | |
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| Developing the SketchBerry Program | |
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| Creating the Main SketchBerry Application Skeleton | |
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| Intercepting Trackwheel Events | |
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| Understanding the BlackBerry Graphics Model | |
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| Drawing on the Screen with paint() | |
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| A First Try at Sketching | |
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| Not Quite There Yet | |
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| Working with Bitmaps | |
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| Using SketchBerry | |
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| Running SketchBerry on a Device | |
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| Running SketchBerry on the Simulator | |
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| Summary | |
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| Music to My Ears: A Toy Piano in the Palm of Your Hand | |
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| Playing Audio with the BlackBerry Alert Interface | |
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| What's the Frequency: A Short Music Theory Detour | |
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| Creating the Main PianoBerry Application Skeleton | |
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| Adding the PianoBerry Menu System | |
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| Playing Notes Using Alert.startAudio | |
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| Capturing Keypad Events | |
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| Mapping BlackBerry Keys to Piano Keys | |
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| PianoBerry: Putting It All Together | |
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| Summary | |
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| Meet BlackBerry, Your Personal Masseuse | |
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| Vibrate Mode and the BlackBerry Alert Interface | |
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| Creating the Masseuse Application Skeleton | |
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| Adding a Trackwheel Menu to Masseuse | |
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| Forcing Vibrate Mode Using Alert.startVibrate() | |
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| Handling vibrateDone with AlertListener | |
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| Masseuse: Putting It All Together | |
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| Summary | |
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| Printing Your Notes Wirelessly | |
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| Bluetooth Printers | |
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| Printers with Built-In Bluetooth | |
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| Bluetooth Printer Adapters | |
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| About Printer Drivers and Specific Printer Languages | |
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| BlackBerry-Controlled Functions | |
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| Why Require a Digital Signature? | |
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| How to Sign Your Application | |
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| About Bluetooth on BlackBerry | |
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| What You Can Do with Bluetooth on Your BlackBerry | |
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| Which BlackBerry Devices Have a Bluetooth Radio | |
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| Pairing with Bluetooth Devices | |
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| Using a Bluetooth Connection from an Application | |
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| Bluetooth as a Serial Port Connection | |
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| Determining If a Serial Port Is Available | |
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| Opening a Bluetooth Serial Port Connection | |
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| Writing Data to the Printer | |
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| Putting It All Together | |
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| Debugging BluetoothPrint | |
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| Adding a Print Menu to the MemoPad Application | |
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| Using the ApplicationMenuItemRepository Class | |
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| Adding the Print Function | |
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| More Uses for ApplicationMenuItems | |
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| Summary | |
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| Index | |