Newbie Tips and tricks - things you must know

[dimm0k]

Subscribed... though I would like to know what else to look for in terms of defects that might not be easily recognizable at first other than dead/stuck pixels and an excessively bulging back.

[geokilla]

Originally Posted by dimm0k

Subscribed... though I would like to know what else to look for in terms of defects that might not be easily recognizable at first other than dead/stuck pixels and an excessively bulging back.

I think there's also the power button thing. I read somewhere in the RFD thread where the power button can be hard to press?

[dimm0k]

Originally Posted by geokilla

I think there's also the power button thing. I read somewhere in the RFD thread where the power button can be hard to press?

RFD thread?

[susu222]

In addition to what kmcobra64 have posted about using the Vol up and vol down buttons to capture screen ... I have since used this extensively to capture the cropped and refined pictures that I have on my PB i.e I'll enlarge the pic and move it around on the screen and then capture exactly the preferred image i would like to keep on my PB and show it off on this brilliant screen!

[blackjack93117]

Originally Posted by timekeeper

The only time I have seen my LED light up was red when I rebooted it. I don't see it at all, green or otherwise while charging. Is that normal?

Yep its normal I edited the LED section to say so... thanks for the question you can delete the post if you would - I'm working on cleaning up ..thanks!

[F2]

I'll clean up above, in a bit.

Maybe a gps tip. It generally will not work indoors. As a first test, download the FREE Compass app. Go to an open area without buildings, if possible, give it a good 15-20 minutes. Move it away from your body a bit. (The compass app does not provide much in utility but is a good app to test the gps).

More specifics: gps' need a good view of the sky. A gps which has been off for a while (days or week or more) or moved a longer distance will take a longer time to get a satellite lock. Once it gets a lock, it can hold it inside of a moving car. I can get a lock in the upstairs of my wood-framed, shingle-roofed home. I cannot get one downstairs.

[blackjack93117]

Originally Posted by susu222

In addition to what kmcobra64 have posted about using the Vol up and vol down buttons to capture screen ... I have since used this extensively to capture the cropped and refined pictures that I have on my PB i.e I'll enlarge the pic and move it around on the screen and then capture exactly the preferred image i would like to keep on my PB and show it off on this brilliant screen!

That's a good tip - now that I think of it - I do the same with web pages for a quick capture of something important that I want to save even flash videos- zoom and clip only what you need, take a still of a video-- The screen capture is an underrated feature.

[maddie1128]

Thanks Blackjack! As a brand new happy Playbook user, these tips really have been useful. It took me almost no time at all to get it set up and customized the way I want it. I thought it would take me a lot longer-not being very tech-y and all-but with the help of people like you and others here on "The Crack" -you all are teaching me the ropes! So thanks again!

[JiveGirl14]

Originally Posted by blackjack93117

IN PROGRESS SUGGESTIONS PLEASE ...quirks in app world?, ignore the books etc....
dispell android myths...

First App Suggestions. - thanks Jerbru

I had my pb 7 months before looking at NFB (national film board).
Totally amazing. Look at the Animations.
have kids 5 - 7? look at Leon Appoline. Interactive
Get used to bridging if you don't have wifi available.

Amazing device!

Blackjack's fav fun apps:

Blackjack (of course)
Piano
Drums
Bubble level
Playbook Chess
PHONE REMOTE! (see and control your BB phone from playbook)
MODERN COMBAT
DEAD SPACE
Barry Black will crack you up!

Thanks for these suggestions - and this thread. I would add BeJeweled to the list of apps - it is absolutely amazing and even more addictive on the Playbook.

[blackjack93117]

Originally Posted by JiveGirl14

Thanks for these suggestions - and this thread. I would add BeJeweled to the list of apps - it is absolutely amazing and even more addictive on the Playbook.

Thanks I will - and happy you find it helpful.

If anyone else does please request that the mods stick it - I already did but no response yet I'm having trouble getting it to stick....

[BigBadWulf]

Originally Posted by blackjack93117

Thanks I will - and happy you find it helpful.

If anyone else does please request that the mods stick it - I already did but no response yet I'm having trouble getting it to stick....

Now that's not very nice.

I do believe Rich responded to you already.

[blackjack93117]

Originally Posted by BigBadWulf

Now that's not very nice.

I do believe Rich responded to you already.

Actually no he hasn't' but I'm sure he intended to - I know you guys are busy and getting busier it seems!

Thanks so much glad the work was not in vain. You guys are awesome, didn't mean anything by the comment.
And if you have any suggestions - suggested edits - please let me know.

This will keep me busy and away from the forums causing trouble maybe

[zoranivkov]

Originally Posted by susu222

In addition to what kmcobra64 have posted about using the Vol up and vol down buttons to capture screen ... I have since used this extensively to capture the cropped and refined pictures that I have on my PB i.e I'll enlarge the pic and move it around on the screen and then capture exactly the preferred image i would like to keep on my PB and show it off on this brilliant screen!

Just note that when BlackBerry Bridge is enabled, Screen Capture does not work!

[susu222]

I've just tested this again on my PB with bridge function enabled and then disabled and the screen capture function works on mine.
I've come to realised that since getting this 16G PB ; I should have instead forked out another $100 for the 32G instead. This PB is certainly providing me with excellent multimedia usage on the go ..i.e for music, movies, video, books and handy enough to carry around everywhere. Its speakers are one of the best too ..
So if you can afford the extra $50 to $100 esp with this current firesale ..definitely go for the 32G or 64G and you will not be disappointed esp when the OS 2.0 is out and android apps coming down the pipe!

[blackjack93117]

Originally Posted by F2

I'll clean up above, in a bit.

Maybe a gps tip. It generally will not work indoors. As a first test, download the FREE Compass app. Go to an open area without buildings, if possible, give it a good 15-20 minutes. Move it away from your body a bit. (The compass app does not provide much in utility but is a good app to test the gps).

More specifics: gps' need a good view of the sky. A gps which has been off for a while (days or week or more) or moved a longer distance will take a longer time to get a satellite lock. Once it gets a lock, it can hold it inside of a moving car. I can get a lock in the upstairs of my wood-framed, shingle-roofed home. I cannot get one downstairs.

Got this one F2 thanks...