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My 8700c comes in today!!! Any advice?

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Old 06-07-2006, 02:19 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Also my first Blackberry ever! I've been living in these forums for the past few days in anticipation, i've read all the FAQ and stuff bbut... If there are any general tips/tricks/things I should know to do right after I crack open the box please post 'em here. Really, any words of wisdom would be great.

Thanks!!!
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Take it out of the box and start playing around with it, when you get questions come here and search for answers. Finding this forum was the only tip you needed, it has made my 8700 experience much better and it is my first bb also.

See this tips section of the forum, some great links in there if you have not seen it yet:
http://www.blackberryforums.com/blackberry-guides/252-big-faq-software-upgrade-ringtones-themes-internet-im-modem-tips-tricks-etc.html#post1844

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http://home.comcast.net/%7Etamsterra...Model_Tips.pdf
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Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry 8700g: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0) BlackBerry8700/4.1.0 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/100)

Insert sim, charge battery, play away!
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Wirelessly posted (8700c: BlackBerry8700/4.1.0 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/102 UP.Browser/5.0.3.3)

Download Telstra. I like it because it allows you to turn your Data off so you can leave work at home.
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Download Telstra. I like it because it allows you to turn your Data off so you can leave work at home.
don't you mean " leave work at work?"
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Play with it. Figure it out. Have fun. And then when you're ready for some seriously useful software, download PocketDay.
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Wow, got it in and am blown away. The thing is MUCH better looking then I expected and MUCH smaller. The screen is the best i've ever seen. Thanks for all the replies everyone, i'll take your advice and ask questions when I run into trouble... btw, i've been searching the forums and I know that its been discussed to death but I couldn't find the answer to this specific question...

Can I transfer mp3 ringtones to my blackberry through the usb cable?

Thanks for all of your help!
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Wow, got it in and am blown away. The thing is MUCH better looking then I expected and MUCH smaller. The screen is the best i've ever seen. Thanks for all the replies everyone, i'll take your advice and ask questions when I run into trouble... btw, i've been searching the forums and I know that its been discussed to death but I couldn't find the answer to this specific question...

Can I transfer mp3 ringtones to my blackberry through the usb cable?

Thanks for all of your help!
Adeel
No you can't. You have to post them on the web and then surf to the link with your 8700 to download. Yahoo Briefcase is free and a good option for that.
One more thing: consider a screen protector while your screen is still scratch-free. Search here on Screen Patronus for a good choice.
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Here's what I give new 8700 users among my coworkers and friends. Have fun and enjoy!

Nice PDF with 8700 tips
http://home.comcast.net/%7Etamsterra...Model_Tips.pdf
http://home.comcast.net/%7Etamsterra

Use 8700 as a tethered modem with laptop
http://blackberryforums.com/showthread.php?t=2019

Google Maps, absolutely must have
http://google.com/gmm

Google Talk, best available instant messaging application
http://blackberry.com/googletalk

AIM access via Google Talk (non-trivial setup)
http://blackberryforums.com/showthread.php?t=28638

Great games, free trials available, download over the air
http://wap.magmic.com

Big General BlackBerry FAQ
http://blackberryforums.com/showthread.php?t=252

Zen Theme, nontrivial to set up but worth it!
http://blackberryforums.com/showthread.php?t=26764

MP3 Ringtones
http://blackberryforums.com/showthread.php?t=5662
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