BLACKBERRY CURVE 8330 APPS SUPPORT

Note: To connect to the wireless network, your wireless service must be active and you must be in a wireless network coverage area.

1. Press the Browser button (the globe icon).
2. If a Web address field appears on the screen, type in your desired URL.
3. If a Web address field doesn't appear, select the BlackBerry icon (next to the green Send key). Select Go To and then type in your desired URL.

1. On a map, press the Menu key.
2. Click Get Directions.
3. Perform one of the following actions to specify a starting location:
   • To specify your current location, click Where I Am.
   • To specify a new location, click Enter An Address.
   • To specify a saved location, click From Favorites.
   • To specify a location for a contact, click From Address Book.
   • To specify a recently viewed location for a contact, click the location.
4. Repeat Step 3 to specify an ending location.

You can purchase apps, games, business apps, music and more for your BlackBerry through a variety of providers online. These services generally require payment via credit card or PayPal. Be cautious when purchasing from vendors you are not familiar with, to ensure the quality of the content and provider. Non-reputable companies may try to enroll you in a subscription service without making it clear. Subscription services are a fine way to purchase content as long as you are aware you're signing up for the subscription and you are clear on how to cancel it.

1. Press the Menu button.
2. Click on the Profiles icon using the trackball. Scroll down and click on Advanced.
3. Scroll down to the profile you wish to edit. Click on the Menu button, and select Show Ringtones.
4. Click on Preloaded Ringtones. To preview a ringtone, click on the title of the ringtone using the trackball.

1. Click the Messages icon on the main menu on your phone.
2. In a message list, press the BlackBerry icon (next to the green Send key).
3. Click Compose SMS Text.
4. Perform one of the following actions:
   • If the contact is not in your address book, click Use Once. Type a phone number (include the country code and area code) or e-mail address. Click the trackball.
   • If the contact is in your address book, select a contact.
5. Enter your message.
6. Click the trackball.
7. Click Send.

Watch the BlackBerry® Curve™ smartphone tutorial.

You can exchange text messages up to 160 characters. The character limit includes the sender's e-mail address, if applicable, the composed message and, if provided, the subject and call-back number.

1. Click on the Camera icon using the trackball. When you are ready to take a picture, click the trackball to capture the image.
2. Press the Menu button to display picture options, such as Send or Set As Home Screen Image.

Note: MMS (picture messaging) is not supported on the BlackBerry Curve smartphone from CREDO Mobile. If you'd like to send a photo, you will need to use other methods such as e-mailing the image, uploading it to Flickr or sending it to Facebook.

Please refer to "Using the Camera" in your BlackBerry 101 Tutorial for more details.

Note: First verify that you have inserted a media card into your BlackBerry device.

1. In the video camera, click the trackball.
2. To pause recording, click the trackball.
3. Perform one of the following actions:
   • To resume recording, click the Resume icon or select Continue Recording.
   • To stop recording and save the video, click the Stop icon.
   • To play the video, click the Play icon.
   • To rename the video, click the Folder icon.
   • To delete the video, click the Trash can icon.
   • To send the video, click the Envelope icon.

Please refer to "Camera" under Advanced Services on the BlackBerry 101 Tutorial for more details.

Yes. Learn how to set up AOL Instant Messenger, Google Talk, Yahoo! Messenger, Facebook, ICQ, Windows Live Messenger or MySpace on your BlackBerry smartphone.

Select your IM type from the left-hand menu under Instant Messaging.

The maximum message size is approximately 400 characters.

Learn how to set up AOL Instant Messenger, Google Talk, Yahoo! Messenger, Facebook, ICQ, Windows Live Messenger or MySpace on your BlackBerry smartphone.

Yes. Learn how to set up Flickr on your BlackBerry smartphone.

First, download the Facebook for BlackBerry app. Once you've downloaded the app, you can:

• View your friends' highlights, like status updates, photo uploads, comments and wall posts.
• Check out your friends' profiles with access to status updates, wall posts, friends and recently added pictures.
• Open recently added photos or entire albums, or tag photos of friends. You can even comment on pictures.
• Receive instant notifications on your BlackBerry smartphone's home screen.
• Send and receive messages or wall posts, pokes and friend requests.
• Update your status, and view and comment on your friends' status updates.
• Share photos from your BlackBerry smartphone and post to Facebook.
• Connect your Facebook friends with your BlackBerry Address Book, including their profile pictures.
• Stay organized with birthday reminders and event integration into your BlackBerry calendar.

1. In the Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones app, go to the Menu and select Upload a Photo.
2. Click on a photo.
3. Perform one of the following:
   • Type a caption.
   • Change the album.
   • Click Tag This Photo.
4. Click Send.

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Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones are designed to allow BlackBerry smartphone users to create a link between a Facebook friend and that friend's existing contact information. Once the friend is linked, the BlackBerry smartphone user can highlight the contact in the Contacts application, display the menu and select Facebook. The following options are available:

• Send Messages
• Write on Wall
• Poke

To link a Facebook friend's profile to his/her name in your address book:

1. In the Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones app, click the Friends icon.
2. Click on the friend's name, or click the Menu key.
3. Click Connect to BlackBerry Contact.
4. Click Select Contact.
5. In the Select Address list, click the contact that you want to add.

To remove the link between the Facebook friend and the contact, complete the following steps:

1. In the Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones app, click the Friends icon.
2. Click on the friend's name, or click the Menu key.
3. Click Disconnect from BlackBerry Contact.

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There are many apps that can help you make the most of Twitter on your BlackBerry smartphone. Here are some links to apps you may want to try:

http://www.orangatame.com/products/openbeak/

http://crackberry.com/twitter-roundup