Introduction - Blackberry dummies 2 Manual

Introduction

H
i there, and welcome to BlackBerry Storm For Dummies, 2nd Edition.
This book is intended to cover most of what you need to know about
the BlackBerry Storm and the BlackBerry Storm2 smart phones. Throughout
the book, we're going to use the Storm to describe both smart phones but
will point out differences along the way. If you already have a Storm, this
is a great book to have around when you want to discover new features or
need something to slap open and use as a quick reference. If you don't have
a Storm yet and have some basic questions (such as "What is a BlackBerry
Storm?" or "How can a BlackBerry Storm help me be more productive?"), you
can benefit by reading this book cover to cover. No matter what your current
BlackBerry user status — BUS, for short — we're here to help you get the
most out of your BlackBerry Storm.
Right off the bat, we can tell you that a BlackBerry Storm isn't a fruit you find
at the supermarket, nor is it related to nasty weather patterns. Rather, it's
an always-connected smart phone that has e-mail capabilities and a built-in
Internet browser. With your BlackBerry Storm, you're in the privileged posi-
tion of always being able to receive e-mail, message your friends, and browse
the Web.
On top of that, a BlackBerry Storm has all the features you expect from a per-
sonal organizer, including a calendar, to-do lists, and memos. Oh, and did we
mention that a BlackBerry Storm has a built-in mobile phone? Talk about mul-
titasking! Imagine you are stuck on a commuter train. With your BlackBerry
Storm by your side, you can compose e-mail while conducting a conference
call — all from the comfort of your seat.
That's not all. BlackBerry Storm goes a step further to make it more fun for
you to own this device. You can snap a picture with its camera, listen to your
music collection, record a funny video, and enjoy watching that video on
YouTube.
In this book, we show you all the basics and then go the extra mile by high-
lighting some of the lesser-known (but still handy) features of the BlackBerry
Storm. Your Storm can work hard for you when you need it to and can play
hard when you want it to.
And finally, you'll be happy to know that we acquired the help of a well-
known BlackBerry enthusiast and co-founder of CrackBerry.com, Kevin
Michulak, to provide you with insights and helpful tips scattered throughout
the book.