Punching Blackberry

Ihstalling applications

Tip on installing applications through Application Loader of Desktop Manager: 

Please be aware that it is advisable to keep all your third party applications in a centralized location such as a main BB program folder.  The problem with App Loader is that all 'unchecked' programs from the program list will be deleted from the handheld and if it the original .alx file was deleted or moved from it's installed location, it will remove that pogram from your handheld the next time you launch Application Loader.  What a hassel.

Unable to Read Application Data

"Unable to Read Application Data"

Lately, I've been getting this error message which disrupts my address book synching through desktop manager.  After some digging and some trial and error, I was able to get things rolling again.  If you get this error when synching Outlook address book, try option #5 first.

What is DeskTop Manager?

Desktop Manager is the Blackberry's PC software which allows the user to synchronize data, to install downloaded application, and to backup and restore files.  Simply launch the software and it will detect whether there is a blackberry handheld in the USB port (ability to set auto-launch when handheld is plugged in).  It is easy to use and allows synchronization with a host of personal and corporate software such as Outlook, ACT!, Groupwise, Lotus, Netscape, MS Schedule, and Outlook Express.

Synchronizing is simple.  You can choose whether to import or export items only or to synchronize it.  If there are conflicts, a simple wizard helps grab the correct data.  more to come at a later time.