[quayman]

Anyone find how to use or set keyboard shortcuts like on the 8700. L gets you calendar. A gets you address and D gets you memo pad. Cant find any on the 8300.

[miggs21]

You just need to be sure that "Dial from home screen" is set to off.

[Spiffyis5150]

Just check out Stinsonddog's tips. Specifically look at the 8800 tips which also apply to the 8300. He's got everything you could want to know about shortcuts.

Stinsonddog's Tips

[JSanders]

ditto, spiffy. Also look here for a quick list:
Home Screen Shortcuts - BlackBerryFAQ