Youre a proud owner of the bestselling smartphone in the world. Now learn how to make use of all of the Curves features with this easy-to-read guide from two of the best BlackBerry trainers in the business.

BlackBerry Curve Made Simple teaches you how to get the most out of your BlackBerry Curve 8500 and Curve 3G 9300 series smartphone. Youll explore all of the features and uncover time-saving techniquesfrom emailing and scheduling to GPS mapping and using appsall through easy-to-read instructions and detailed visuals. Written by two successful BlackBerry trainers and authors, this is simply the most comprehensive and clear guidebook to the BlackBerry Curve smartphones available.

Gary Mazo is vice president of Made Simple Learning and is a writer, a college professor, a gadget nut and an ordained rabbi. Gary joined Made Simple Learning in 2007 and has co-authored the last 13 books in the Made Simple series. Along with Martin and Kevin Michaluk from CrackBerry.com, Gary co-wrote CrackBerry: True Tales of BlackBerry Use and Abuse a book about BlackBerry addiction and how to get a grip on one's BlackBerry use. Gary also teaches writing, philosophy, technical writing and more at the University of Phoenix. Gary is a regular contributor to CrackBerry.com, writing product reviews and adding editorial content. He holds a bachelor's degree in anthropology from Brandeis University. Gary earned his master's in Hebrew letters as well as ordination as rabbi from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has served congregations in Dayton, Ohio, Cherry Hill, New Jersey and Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Gary is married to Gloria Schwartz Mazo and between them, they have six children. Gary can be reached at: gary@madesimplelearning.com.

Quick Start Guide.- Getting Around Quickly.- Congratulations on Your BlackBerry Curve!.- You and Your Blackberry Curve.- E-mail Set Up.- Windows PC Setup.- Windows PC Media and File Transfer.- Apple Mac Setup.- Apple Mac Media and File Transfer.- Typing, Spelling, and Help.- Save Time with AutoText.- Personalize Your BlackBerry.- Sounds: Ring and Vibrate.- Phone and Voice Dialing.- Advanced Phone.- E-mail Like a Pro.- Advanced E-mail Topics.- Your Contact List.- Managing Your Calendar.- Getting Tasks Done.- MemoPad: Using Sticky Notes.- SMS Text and MMS Messaging.- Even More Messaging.- Adding Memory with a Media Card.- Exploring Your Music Player.- Snapping Pictures.- Fun with Videos.- Social Networking.- Connect With Wi-Fi.- BlackBerry App World.- Connect with Bluetooth.- Connect as Tethered Modem.- Web Browser.- Add or Remove Apps.- Traveling: Maps and More.- Other Applications.- Searching for Lost Stuff.- Securing Your Data.- Fixing Problems.- More Resources.- Hotkeys Open Almostany App with One Key!.