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Managing Emails on the BlackBerry

Managing Emails on the BlackBerry:
Simple, Practical Tips


Copyright Nash Networks, 2009

TASK

INSTRUCTIONS

“Pause” message to return to it later

Close message. When you re-open, hit G and it will take you to the spot where you stopped reading

Control what emails hit the BlackBerry

Options > Email settings > Folder redirection. Select the folders or subfolders from which you want to receive mail on your Blackberry. Click ‘Save’.

Follow a thread with multiple responses

Open the first e-mail and hit the J key to jump to the next response, and so on. Hit K to go back to an earlier message.

Improve email view on older BlackBerry OS  (v4.0.2 to 4.3)

Install BBSmart Email Viewer. Features include clickable URLs, embedded images, email templates, the ability to add notes to individual emails and add emails as tasks or appointments.

Manage emails from desktop PC (BES only)

On BlackBerry, set Reconcile between Outlook and handheld: Click Messages icon > Options > Email Reconciliation. Change settings to: Delete On - Mailbox and Handheld; Wireless Reconcile – On; On Conflicts - Mailbox Wins

Separate SMSs and emails

Select Separate in the SMS and Email Inboxes field under General Options.

Turn BlackBerry off at selected times

Go to Options > Auto On/Off and select the times on weekdays and weekends for automatically turning the BlackBerry on and off.

Turn e-mail off temporarily

 

Manage Connections > Mobile Network Options > switch Data Services off. Any email sent to your BlackBerry while it is turned off will be queued up and downloaded when you turn data back on.

Turn off email notification sound and LED flashing

Go to Profiles > Advanced. Selecting the active profile (Normal by default), then select Edit from the pop-up menu. Select whatever alerts you want.

 


Click the link for more BlackBerry tips and shortcuts, and printable pdf.

Sources of BlackBerry Information


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