BlackBerry Basics


Skill Level: Basic

Are you ready to get your first smart phone? Do you own a BlackBerry and struggle to get it to do what you want? Do you need to learn to sync email, calendar, contacts and more? If so, this is the class for you!

In our BlackBerry Basics class, learn how to setup your BlackBerry to do all the things you need it to do, for work or home. Learn about email setup options, and downloading email from both pop and webmail accounts. Learn how to synchronize the contacts and calendar with programs such as Outlook. We will also cover syncing the calendar and contact list with webmail providers such as Gmail and Yahoo. In addition we cover the basics of downloading music, taking pictures, recording video, the BlackBerry Desktop software, the BlackBerry website and more!

NOTE! This is a hands-on class, computers will be provided, but you must bring your own BlackBerry.

Some of the things you will learn in this class:

  • BlackBerry introduction and overview
  • BlackBerry network information
  • Themes and desktop
  • Taking pictures and video
  • Memory cards
  • Autotext options
  • Configuring Email
  • Syncing with the BlackBerry Desktop Manager - Calendars & Contact
  • Connecting directly to Gmail or Yahoo for email, calendar and contacts
  • Social media applications such as Twitterberry and Facebook
  • BlackBerry messenger
  • Memos & notes
  • Music
  • Games
  • Ringtones
  • BlackBerry website
  • And more!