A new title has been released, BlackBerry® 8500 Curve™ Made Simple, to help you get to grips with the simplest of BlackBerry devices. Looks to be well written and could be a good starter if you are having trouble.

Made Simple Learning has just published the newest book in its easy-to-read BlackBerry guide book series. This one focuses on the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8500 Series smartphone and includes material for the 8500, 8520, 8530 and all 85xx Series BlackBerry handhelds.

• Martin Trautschold and co-author Gary Mazo, once again have collaborated to produce the “definitive” guide to this new BlackBerry Smartphone.
• This guide book is unique in that it helps both Windows™ and Apple Mac™ users with all aspects of the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8500. This book has over 1,000 screen shots that are carefully annotated to show the reader step-by-step instructions. Everything is written in plain English and includes steps on how to do just about anything with the Curve 8500.
• Some of the highlights include:
• • Dozens of hidden or little-known time-saving tips and tricks.
• • Using WiFi and GPS on the 8500
• • Synchronizing your BlackBerry with your Windows™ or Mac™ computer.
• • How to squeeze every ounce of power from the Address Book, Calendar, Tasks and MemoPad.
• • How to become “Master of Your BlackBerry Email”
• • How to use Google Sync for true “Wireless Sync” without an Enterprise Server
• • Support for both BlackBerry Internet Service and Corporate BlackBerry Enterprise Server users.
• • Tips and tricks to unlock the rich Media Features of the BlackBerry 8500.
• • How turn your Curve 8500 into something that could replace a video and audio “iPod™”
• • How to use your 8500 for Mapping (including Google Maps.)
• • Learn how to go Online as well as update your Facebook and Myspace pages – right from your BlackBerry