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How To: Use the GPS on a BlackBerry Pearl 3G smartphone

Learn how to use the GPS features on a BlackBerry Pearl 3G. This clip will show you how it's done. Whether you're the proud owner of a BlackBerry smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to be well served by this video guide. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Get themes on an iPhone / iPod Touch

In this tutorial, we learn how to get themes on an iPhone/iPod touch. First, make sure your phone is jailbroken and you have winterboard on the phone. After you have this downloaded, you can search through the different themes that are available through winterboard. You just have to tap what different themes you want, then it will be automatically downloaded onto your phone. Just click on the theme you want to use, then you will be able to explore the different changes that the theme has brou...

How To: Transfer media files with the BlackBerry Media Sync app

Learn how to use the BlackBerry Media Sync application to transfer and synchronize video, images and audio files between your BlackBerry and a second device. This clip will show you how it's done. Whether you're the proud owner of a BlackBerry smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to be well served by this video guide. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Manage connections on a BlackBerry smartphone running OS 5

Learn how to use the Manage Connections pane to control mobile network, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections on your v5 BlackBerry phone. This clip will show you how it's done. Whether you're the proud owner of a BlackBerry smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to be well served by this video guide. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Assign convenience keys on a BlackBerry smartphone

Learn how to set up convenience keys a BlackBerry phone running version 5 of the BlackBerry OS. This clip will show you how it's done. Whether you're the proud owner of a BlackBerry smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to be well served by this video guide. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Unbox and set up a new BlackBerry Storm 2 smartphone

Learn how to unbox and set up a brand-new BlackBerry Storm 2 smartphone with this video guide, which covers, among other things, inserting the SIM card and charging the batter. This clip will show you how it's done. Whether you're the proud owner of a BlackBerry smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to be well served by this video guide. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Unbox and set up a brand new BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone

Learn how to unbox and set up a brand-new BlackBerry 9700 smartphone with this video guide, which covers, among other things, inserting the SIM card and charging the batter. This clip will show you how it's done. Whether you're the proud owner of a BlackBerry smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to be well served by this video guide. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Replace the SIM card in a BlackBerry smartphone

Looking for a quick guide on how to swap out the internal sim card in your BlackBerry phone? This clip will show you how it's done. Whether you're the proud owner of a BlackBerry smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to be well served by this video guide. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Start a Messenger conversation on a BlackBerry phone

Want to know how to initiate Messenger conversations on a BlackBerry smartphone running version 5.0 of the BlackBerry OS? This clip will show you how it's done. Whether you're the proud owner of a BlackBerry smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to be well served by this video guide. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Perform a master hard reset on your Blackberry Pearl

In this tutorial, we learn how to perform a master hand reset on your Blackberry Pearl. First you will need to go to the options menu on your phone, then click on security options. Next, you will go to general settings, and then hit the Blackberry menu button and click on "wipe handheld". A prompt will show up and tell you to enter in a confirmation word, then enter that and your phone will now start to go through the process of wiping out all information. When this is finished, your phone wi...

How To: Switch from another device to a BlackBerry smartphone

Learn how to use your BlackBerry smartphone's included software to transfer files from your old device to your new BlackBerry phone. This clip will show you how it's done. Whether you're the proud owner of a BlackBerry smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to be well served by this video guide. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Create a new BlackBerry Messenger contact

Learn how to create new Messenger contacts on your BlackBerry phone. This clip will show you how it's done. Whether you're the proud owner of a BlackBerry smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to be well served by this video guide. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Use the trackpad on a BlackBerry Bold 9650 smartphone

Learn how to utilize the trackpad on a BlackBerry Bold 9650 phone. This clip will show you how it's done. Whether you're the proud owner of a BlackBerry smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to be well served by this video guide. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, and to get started using the BlackBerry Bold 9650 trackpad yourself, take a look.

How To: Send an MMS message on a BlackBerry smartphone

Learn how to create and send MMS text messages on a BlackBerry phone. This clip will show you how it's done. Whether you're the proud owner of a BlackBerry smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to be well served by this video guide. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Create a new contact on your BlackBerry phone

Learn how to add a new contact to the contact list in BlackBerry phone. This clip will show you how it's done. Whether you're the proud owner of a BlackBerry smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to be well served by this video guide. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Jailbreak an iPod Touch 2G on Vista / XP

In this tutorial, we learn how to jailbreak an iPod Touch 2G on Windows Vista or XP. First, go to this website and install the folder http://www.sendspace.com/file/9e9e9w. Next, run the program in compatibility mode on your computer. Now, you will put your iPod into DFU mode by holding the power and home button for 10 seconds, then let go of the power button and hold the home button for 10 more seconds. Next, Run the Redsn0w software, then unplug your device and then plug it back in. After th...

How To: Text message on the Casio G'zOne Brigade

In this tutorial, we learn how to text message on the Casio G'zOne Brigade. First, press the center to unlock the phone. After this, hit the message button and then type in what you want to say. You can type on the outside of the phone or you can open it up on the inside. After this, choose who you want to send the text message to. When you are ready to text, press the send button and then your message will be transmitted to the recipient. After this, you will be able to text to anyone whethe...

How To: Use parental controls on a cell phone

If your a parent and you child keeps bugging you about them wanting a cell phone, this next video might help. Parents are often worried that their kids may spend too much time on the phone and abuse the power they have in their hands. Well, this tutorial is going to tell you how you can use parental controls on a cell phone.

How To: Sync your HTC Windows phone to your PC via bluetooth

In this video, we learn how to sync your HTC Windows phone to your PC via Bluetooth. First, connect your USB from the phone to the laptop. After this, a window will show up on the computer screen, click on that. After this, your computer will go through the steps to install the drivers. Now, go to your phone and you will see a menu that says your laptop. Click on the button that says "sync", and your computer will start to sync with your phone through a Windows Mobile window. When finished, y...