Other BB9900 questions and tips

I have a new 9900 and when i got it, i was able to type in to the main menu and automatically do searches. today when i tried to do search from the main screen i seem to have shortcuts per letter. that or i get routed to searches on the phone book. do i always have to click on the search button on the upper right to get to search right on the screen? howcome i have shortcuts per letter and i never assigned anything? hope someone can help.

You can just start typing on the homescreen, depending on what you are looking for (Universal Search or App Launching)

The BB shortcut keys can be found here;

BlackBerry keyboard shortcuts - the definitive list - Know Your Cell

yay! thanks! there's so much to learn about the 9900!