Mobile Guide to BlackBerry

Chapter 2. INTERACTING WITH YOUR BLACKBERRY HANDHELD

BLACKBERRY BASICS:

• The Home Screen is the screen with icons you can click on to open an application.

• Most screens display a menu when you click the trackwheel. These menu items perform actions in the application.

• List, Choice, Button, and Edit fields are common screen elements used in most applications.

• You can cut, copy, and paste on many fields through menu items.

This chapter focuses on the very basics of how to interact with your BlackBerry handheld, such as how to open a menu, select an item, and navigate around the screen. For those of you who are already familiar with the basic functionality of your BlackBerry, you should still skim the chapter to pick up tips and tricks for using your BlackBerry effectively that you might not already know.