That is normal. You will hear a tone (if you have that set) or vibrate and the LED light will blink. You can change all those in your profile settings.
There is a program that does what you are asking. i forget the name.
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You don't like it, CBK?! This is one of my favorite features of the bb! i hated when, on my env, a text or emails alert would interrupt what i was doing or light up the whole screen. It's like my phone was being pushy.
i like the subtlety of the blinking light and a soft tone. Especially when on the internet....no pressing "ignore" every time i get a message.
Why do you not like it, CBK?
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