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BlackBerry Alerts Setup

After installation BlackBerry Alerts will attempt to auto start. The first time the program is run it will need to be granted permissions for phone log access, SMS connections and SMS server connections. Select to have this access always granted, the program will not run otherwise.

The program main screen is shown here:

By default BlackBerry Alerts will use profile mode and provide notification of missed calls and missed SMS. Later on this guide will explain other features but first let’s get those features working.

Exit BlackBerry Alerts by clicking escape/back (this will minimize the application). Then go to your profiles application. For Pearl users go to your profile then select Advanced.

Edit your current configuration and select the new profile called BB Alerts. You can also edit other profiles that you use.

Set the Out of Holster to Tone and Volume to High. Here you can also choose a ring tone but it is recommended to set repeat notification to none. Exit and save.

Basic setup is now complete!

The setup can be verified by going into BlackBerry Alerts, selecting options then select audio test from the application menu. You should hear the selected ring tone play during the profiles part of the test.

To continue with more advanced setup go back into the BlackBerry Alerts Program. Bringing up the menu we see a few options:

Clear All Alerts will clear the alert log
Options brings up the Options menu along with the audio test.
Assign Colors sets up the colors the LED will flash and the color alerts show in the log.
Set Schedule is where a schedule can be setup to determine when to alert
Minimize puts the program into the background (same as pressing escape/back)
Help/About displays the about and basic help screen
Register brings up the registration screen (disappears after registered)
Close will kill the program and you will not receive alerts until the program is restarted.

Options Screen:

There are quite a few options available so here they are listed separately with an explanation for each:

Audio Type – How audible alerts will be played back, there are 5 available settings:

· Buzzer – plays custom tune using the devices buzzer (not supported by newer devices)

· Audio – plays custom tune using the device audio (not supported by older devices)

· Profile – plays the profile sound or sound and vibrate you select in your BB Alerts profile

· Separate Profile – Similar to Profile but the program creates a separate notification for each alert type you have selected

· Silent – No sound will be played but the led notification is still on (surprisingly useful)

Alert Repeat Frequency – How often the alert will replay 1, 3 or 9 minutes.

Color Scheme – color scheme for the alert logged, user assigned means whatever is selected in assign colors.

Notify on Missed Call – you will be alerted for missed calls

Notify on Missed SMS – you will be alerted for SMS messages

Notify on Missed Email – you will be alerted for email messages

Notify on High Priority – you will be alerted for high priority email (red exclamation mark)

Notify on Missed PIN – you will be alerted for PIN messages

Notify on Voicemail – you will be alerted when voicemail is flagged (not always perfect!!!)

Vibrate on Alert – Device will vibrate during active alert

Program Controls LED – program will control LED notifications for the alerts you have selected. This setting needs to be enabled for color LED alerts to work. Setup your LED Colors in Assign Color Screen. This setting is very cool if your device supports it.

Ignore Unknown Callers – no missed call notification for unknown callers

Mark Calls as Read/Open – marks all calls as read in the blackberry call log (this doesn’t work properly on Pearl as the logs are stored elsewhere).\

Popup on Notification – BlackBerry Alerts requests foreground on first alert sequence when this is checked off.

Enable Alert Logging – BlackBerry Alerts logs all triggers in the main screen alert log.

Assign Colors Screen

Here you can setup your notification colors for each alert type and also how long the led will flash on and off for.

LED Pause Time – for use in Color Cycle mode and determines how long to pause between LED colors when multiple alerts present.

LED Color Mode – Color cycle displays each active alerts color and priority displays whatever event has highest priority. (SMS, Voicemail, calls, PIN, email).

Schedule Screen

By default BlackBerry Alerts will always alert but if you want to turn off alerts at certain times than this is where you can do that. The above screen will not alert before 9 am and after 5 pm on weekdays.

Programs queues alerts basically means the program will start alerting at 9 am for any unchecked alerts coming in before that.

Registration Screen

The program can be unlocked from this screen by entering in your registration key that goes with your BlackBerry PIN. If you get a new BlackBerry it will have a new PIN and the program will no longer be registered until you get a new key.

The registration key is 5 digits and is sensitive to small mistakes in your PIN. So when you register you should always supply your pin in capital letters and try not to mix up the 8 (number) with D (letter). Your pin is also in HEX so any letters other than A, B, C, D, E and F are not valid.


bbymel Software	BlackBerry Alerts Setup After installation BlackBerry Alerts will attempt to auto start. The first time the program is run it will need to be granted permissions for phone log access, SMS connections and SMS server connections. Select to have this access always granted, the program will not run otherwise. The program main screen is shown here: By default BlackBerry Alerts will use profile mode and provide notification of missed calls and missed SMS. Later on this guide will explain other features but first let’s get those features working. Exit BlackBerry Alerts by clicking escape/back (this will minimize the application). Then go to your profiles application. For Pearl users go to your profile then select Advanced. Edit your current configuration and select the new profile called BB Alerts. You can also edit other profiles that you use. Set the Out of Holster to Tone and Volume to High. Here you can also choose a ring tone but it is recommended to set repeat notification to none. Exit and save. Basic setup is now complete! The setup can be verified by going into BlackBerry Alerts, selecting options then select audio test from the application menu. You should hear the selected ring tone play during the profiles part of the test. To continue with more advanced setup go back into the BlackBerry Alerts Program. Bringing up the menu we see a few options: Clear All Alerts will clear the alert log Options brings up the Options menu along with the audio test. Assign Colors sets up the colors the LED will flash and the color alerts show in the log. Set Schedule is where a schedule can be setup to determine when to alert Minimize puts the program into the background (same as pressing escape/back) Help/About displays the about and basic help screen Register brings up the registration screen (disappears after registered) Close will kill the program and you will not receive alerts until the program is restarted. Options Screen: There are quite a few options available so here they are listed separately with an explanation for each: Audio Type – How audible alerts will be played back, there are 5 available settings: · Buzzer – plays custom tune using the devices buzzer (not supported by newer devices) · Audio – plays custom tune using the device audio (not supported by older devices) · Profile – plays the profile sound or sound and vibrate you select in your BB Alerts profile · Separate Profile – Similar to Profile but the program creates a separate notification for each alert type you have selected · Silent – No sound will be played but the led notification is still on (surprisingly useful) Alert Repeat Frequency – How often the alert will replay 1, 3 or 9 minutes. Color Scheme – color scheme for the alert logged, user assigned means whatever is selected in assign colors. Notify on Missed Call – you will be alerted for missed calls Notify on Missed SMS – you will be alerted for SMS messages Notify on Missed Email – you will be alerted for email messages Notify on High Priority – you will be alerted for high priority email (red exclamation mark) Notify on Missed PIN – you will be alerted for PIN messages Notify on Voicemail – you will be alerted when voicemail is flagged (not always perfect!!!) Vibrate on Alert – Device will vibrate during active alert Program Controls LED – program will control LED notifications for the alerts you have selected. This setting needs to be enabled for color LED alerts to work. Setup your LED Colors in Assign Color Screen. This setting is very cool if your device supports it. Ignore Unknown Callers – no missed call notification for unknown callers Mark Calls as Read/Open – marks all calls as read in the blackberry call log (this doesn’t work properly on Pearl as the logs are stored elsewhere).\ Popup on Notification – BlackBerry Alerts requests foreground on first alert sequence when this is checked off. Enable Alert Logging – BlackBerry Alerts logs all triggers in the main screen alert log. Assign Colors Screen Here you can setup your notification colors for each alert type and also how long the led will flash on and off for. LED Pause Time – for use in Color Cycle mode and determines how long to pause between LED colors when multiple alerts present. LED Color Mode – Color cycle displays each active alerts color and priority displays whatever event has highest priority. (SMS, Voicemail, calls, PIN, email). Schedule Screen By default BlackBerry Alerts will always alert but if you want to turn off alerts at certain times than this is where you can do that. The above screen will not alert before 9 am and after 5 pm on weekdays. Programs queues alerts basically means the program will start alerting at 9 am for any unchecked alerts coming in before that. Registration Screen The program can be unlocked from this screen by entering in your registration key that goes with your BlackBerry PIN. If you get a new BlackBerry it will have a new PIN and the program will no longer be registered until you get a new key. The registration key is 5 digits and is sensitive to small mistakes in your PIN. So when you register you should always supply your pin in capital letters and try not to mix up the 8 (number) with D (letter). Your pin is also in HEX so any letters other than A, B, C, D, E and F are not valid.
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