The Ultimate Blackberry Race

Tadi dapat call, aku diterima untuk masuk pertandingan nih.. yes!! haha.. dan sejurus selepas itu, aku dapat email ini pula..

Dear Mr. Mohd Shukri Che Dahalan,

Good day and congratulations on making it amongst the lucky 30 registrants to compete in the upcoming The ultimate BlackBerry race.

Kindly find FOUR (4) forms (attached herewith) which we will require your kind self to fill up in order to complete your registration:

1.       Registrant Details

2.       Waiver of Liability Form

3.       Terms & Conditions

4.       Race Rules & Regulations

Kindly read through properly and understand all the terms, conditions, rules & regulations as well as the waiver of liability before committing.

We will need the Registrant Details form filled up ASAP. 

If the other 3 forms are not returned to us, you will still be required to sign them up on the event day (no exception can be made).

Also attached would be the Race Briefing Kit, which will aid you in the upcoming event.

Kindly be present at the following details:

Date: 18 September 2010, Saturday

Time to check in: 9:00 am (breakfast to be provided)

Venue to check in: The Laundry Bar, The Curve, Mutiara Damansara

Dress code: No slippers / flip-flops – sports shoes only (race jersey will be given)

(Kindly bring along your NRIC / Driver’s license / passport for identity verification)

You will be randomly placed in a team of four members (which will also consists of a local celebrity and a media member along with another lucky registrant) and compete against other teams. The event will be filmed and broadcasted on national television. 

The Top 3 teams to complete this race will win the new BlackBerry Curve 3G on top of loads of other goodies such as shopping vouchers, Platinum Class movie tickets as well as various goodies from BlackBerry.

All the details are listed in the briefing kit as well as the other documents attached herewith. We strongly suggest that you spend some time to go through all the documents.

Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me via email.

Thanks and we look forward to having your kind self for the Race! 

Yahoooo!! 

Ia bermula dari sini...  https://blackberry-my.avalade.com/blackberryrace/

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Blackberry Tethering Setting

Task 1

Install BlackBerry Desktop Software 4.1 to 5.0 on the computer.

Note: When BlackBerry Desktop Software is installed, the drivers that allow the BlackBerry smartphone to communicate through the USB port and virtual communications port are installed. The standard modem that is used by Dial-up Networking (DUN) is also installed.

Task 2

To set up an Internet access point name (APN) - for GSM devices only - complete the following steps:

1. On the computer, click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Double-click Phone and Modem Options.
3. In the Phone and Modem Options window, click the Modems tab.
4. Select Standard Modem and click Properties.
5. Click Change Settings.
6. In the Standard Modem Properties window, click the Advanced tab.
7. In the Extra initialization commands field, type the following:
   
   +cgdcont=1,"IP","<Device Internet APN>"
   Note: The following is applicable for T-Mobile® customers only:
   The extra initialization command is: +cgdcont=1,"IP","wap.voicestream.com"
   Note: If the Internet APN is unknown, contact the wireless service provider.
8. Click OK.
9. In the Phone and Modem Options window, click OK.

Task 3

To configure DUN, complete the the following steps for the appropriate operating system.

Windows 7

1. Click the Windows icon.
2. In the search bar, type Set up Connection or Network.
3. Click Set up a dial-up connection.
4. Perform the appropriate step from the following list:
   
   • If the BlackBerry smartphone operates on General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) or Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE) networks, type *99# in the Dial-Up Phone numberfield, and click Next.
   • If the BlackBerry smartphone operates on Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) networks, type *98# in the Dial-Up Phone number field, and click Next.
   • If the BlackBerry smartphone operates on Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) or 1x/Evolution Data Optimized (EVDO) networks, type #777 in the Dial-Up Phone numberfield, and click Next.
5. Type the user name and password provided by the wireless service provider. If the wireless service provider has confirmed that this information is not required, leave the fields blank.
6. In the Connection Name field type BlackBerry.
7. Click Dialing Rules.
8. Make sure the profile created in Task 2 has been selected (if applicable), and then click OK.
9. Select Connect to establish an Internet connection.

Windows Vista™

1. Click Start.
2. Select Connect To.
3. Click Set up a connection or network.
4. Click Set up a dialup connection.
5. Perform the appropriate step from the following list:
   
   • If the BlackBerry smartphone operates on General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) or Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE) networks, type *99# in the Phone number field, and click Next.
   • If the BlackBerry smartphone operates on Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) networks, type *98# in the Phone number field, and click Next.
   • If the BlackBerry smartphone operates on Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) or 1x/Evolution Data Optimized (EVDO) networks, type #777 in the Phone number field, and click Next.
6. Type the user name and password provided by the wireless service provider. If the wireless service provider has confirmed that this information is not required, leave the fields blank.
7. In the Connection Name field type BlackBerry.
8. Click Dialing Rules.
9. Make sure the profile created in Task 2 has been selected (if applicable), and then click OK.
10. Select Connect to establish an Internet connection.

Windows XP

1. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network Connections.
2. Click Create a New Connection. The New Connection Wizard opens.
3. Click Next.
4. Select the Connect to the Internet option, and then click Next.
5. Select Set up my connection manually, and then click Next.
6. Select Connect using a dial-up modem, and then click Next.
7. In the Select a Device screen, select the Modem - Standard Modem check box, and then click Next.
8. In the ISP Name field, type a name for the desired connection, and then click Next.
9. Perform the appropriate step from the following list:
   
   • If the BlackBerry smartphone operates on General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) or Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE) networks, type *99# in the Phone number field, and click Next.
   • If the BlackBerry smartphone operates on Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) networks, type *98# in the Phone number field, and click Next.
   • If the BlackBerry smartphone operates on Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) or 1x/Evolution Data Optimized (EVDO) networks, type #777 in the Phone number field, and click Next.
10. Indicate which users will have access to the connection, and then click Next.
11. Type the user name and password provided by the wireless service provider. If the wireless service provider has confirmed that this information is not required, leave the fields blank. ClickNext.
12. Click Finish.
13. In the Connect window, click Properties.
14. In the Properties window, verify that Modem - Standard Modem appears beneath the Connect using heading, and then click Configure.
15. In the Modem Configuration window, clear the Enable hardware flow control check box and make sure that none of the other check boxes are selected.
16. Click OK.
17. In the Properties window, click OK.

Windows 2000

1. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections.
   
   Note: The following is applicable for T-Mobile® customers only:
   Under the networking tab in the properties window for the dial-up connection, clear the Enable LCP Extensions check box, as well as all check boxes beneath the PPP Settings window.
3. Double-click Make New Connection. The Network Connection Wizard opens.
4. Click Next.
5. Choose Dial-up to private network, and then click Next.
6. Perform the appropriate step from the following list:
   
   • If the BlackBerry smartphone operates on General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) or Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE) networks, type *99# in the Phone number field, and click Next.
   • If the BlackBerry smartphone operates on Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) networks, type *98# in the Phone number field, and click Next.
   • If the BlackBerry smartphone operates on Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) or 1x/Evolution Data Optimized (EVDO) networks, type #777 in the Phone number field, and click Next.
7. Indicate which users will have access to the connection, and then click Next.
8. Type a name for the connection, and then click Finish.
9. In the Connect window, click Properties.
10. In the Properties window, verify that Modem - Standard Modem is selected, and then clickConfigure.
11. In the Modem Configuration window, clear the Enable hardware flow control check box and make sure that none of the other check boxes are selected.
12. Click OK.
13. In the Properties window, click OK.

Task 4

Connect to the Internet using DUN.

Note: During this procedure, do not operate the browser or any third-party applications on the BlackBerry smartphone. An active data session might interfere with the modem connection. Also, make sure that an ethernet connection is not active at the same time.

To connect to the Internet using DUN, complete the following steps:

1. Connect the BlackBerry smartphone to the computer.
2. Open the BlackBerry Desktop Manager, and verify that the BlackBerry Desktop Manager displaysConnected. The BlackBerry smartphone must be identified by BlackBerry Desktop Manager in order for the modem to establish a connection.
3. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network Connections > <name of the new connection>.
4. If the wireless service provider requires a username and password to make this connection, enter this information in the fields provided. Otherwise, leave the fields blank.
5. Click Dial.

Important: The BlackBerry Desktop Manager must be running for the tethered modem to function.

Note: If Microsoft® Outlook® is operating in Cached Exchange mode, a message may appear indicating that BlackBerry Desktop Manager cannot contact the messaging server. If this message appears, clickCancel to proceed.

Taken from : http://www.blackberry.com/btsc/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=KB05196

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Blackberry 8320 wifi problem

"Failed to associate with the network"

when i tried to connect wifi, i just use this step.. the error Failed to associate with the network will appear..

the step is,

1. Turn on wifi
2. Set up wifi network
3. Scan for the network
4. Choose wifi
5. Insert password
6. Connect -> connecting

After a while, error prompt...

Unable to connect
Reason: Failed to associate with the network

i've sent my BB to Lowyat and Digital mall SS14, they reset the software (Full Reset) but still not working. is it problem with the hardware?? who knows the price to repair it?