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Blackberry Curve (8310) Setup

Recommended Software

OTA Install: install from device, using web browser.

• (free) Google Maps: GPS enabled online maps
  
• (free) InfoSpace FindIt: GPS enabled local search
  
• (free) Mobipocket Reader (install) PDF compatible e-book reader
  
• (free) Viigo RSS news reader w/ Google Reader integration
  
• (free) Yahoo Messenger (install) instant messaging client, low battery usage, uses data plan instead of SMS plan (advanced hack for AT&T compatibility: service book, BES encryption key regeneration, read-only service book)
  
• (free) Microhill Stockviewer (install) stock quotes (poll to refresh)
  
• (free) MidpSSH (install, builds) SSH client
  
• (free) SoftReset : device reboot without battery removal
  
• (free) BBWeather : weather.com client (location db, setup tip)
  
• (trial/$20) Empower BES Mailbox (install) enterprise mailbox
  

Downloads: save file to PC, then install with BlackBerry Desktop Manager.

• (free) Winter Blues 8310 Theme: light on dark grey for Titanium Curve
  
• (trial/$8) WorldMagic: world clock for 4 locations
  
• (trial/$13) Blackberry Alerts: persistent reminder for missed calls and SMS (history)
  
• (free) Beyond 411: GPS enabled local search (white/yellow pages)
  

Device Setup

• Options > Security: assign device password. Increase lock timeout if using ebook reader.
• Options > Screen: reduce backlight brightness to 10% to extend battery life. Backlight will be automatically increased to 100% when the device detects the presence of bright light.
• Options > Screen: increase trackball sensitivity to 90%.
• Phone > General Options: turn off dialing from home screen. Allows hotkey selection of applications (M=messages, T=tasks, L=calendar, A=address, B=browser, F=profiles, D=memo, R=alarm, U=calculator) and speed-dial key assignment.
• Phone > Call Logging: show all calls in message list.
• Calendar > Options > disable quick entry : allows hot-key (W, M, A) navigation to weekly, monthly and agenda views
• Options > Owner: specify contact email in case lost device is found by good samaritan :)
• Options > Spell Check: spell check email before sending
• Options > Advanced Options > Browser : BES (Corporate VPN) or BIS (Internet) browser
• Profiles > Edit: disable LED repeat notification for all events except Phone & SMS/MMS
• Device Migration notes
  1. Backup old device data with Desktop Manager
  2. Switch Device wizard in Desktop Manager (migrates all user data + 3rd party apps)
  3. (advanced) Delete Desktop [SYNC] Service Book, Options > Advanced Options > Service Book (RIM KB article)
  4. (advanced) Selective restore of device databases with Desktop Manager
  5. (advanced) Backup/restore of 3rd party apps: howto

AT&T Carrier Setup

• Device Registration & Personal email - Blackberry Internet Service (BIS)
  1. Login at https://att.blackberry.com
  2. Register device (if not already done by AT&T): Settings -> Change Device, enter IMEI & PIN (view on device by pressing Alt-CAPS-H). Registration email confirmation will be sent to device.
  3. Add an existing email account -> Set up account
• Corporate email: Options > Advanced Options > Enterprise Email Activation > Enter email and password provided by Corporate IT Admin
• Modem
• Unlock phone to use another carrier's SIM card during international travel. AT&T Customer Service will provide unlock code if you have been a customer for more than 90 days. Five day turnaround for AT&T to send you an email with the unlock code.
  1. Options > Advanced Options > Sim Card
  2. Type MEPD
  3. Type MEP2
  4. Enter unlock code

Posted by dotpeople at February 2, 2008 02:14 PM