Contacts — frequently asked questions

How do I add multiple contacts with the same name to my contact list?

Can I change how my contacts, tasks, or memos are displayed?

What are the User 1, User 2, User 3, and User 4 fields on the New Address screen?

Can I clear all the categories that apply to a contact, task, or memo?

Can I remove the prompt that appears before I delete contacts, calendar entries, tasks, or memos?

How do I know how many contacts, calendar entries, tasks, or memos I have saved?

How do I add multiple contacts with the same name to my contact list?

In the address book options, set the Allow Duplicate Names field to Yes.

Can I clear all the categories that apply to a contact, task, or memo?

Yes. When editing the contact or memo, click the trackwheel. Click Categories. Click the trackwheel. Click Clear Selection.

Can I remove the prompt that appears before I delete contacts, calendar entries, tasks, or memos?

Yes. In the address book, calendar, tasks, or memo options, set the Confirm Delete option to No.

How do I know how many contacts, calendar entries, tasks, or memos I have saved?

In the address book, calendar, tasks, or memo options, the Number of Entries field displays how many contacts, calendar entries, tasks, or memos are saved.

Can I change how my contacts, tasks, or memos are displayed?

Yes. In the address book, tasks, or memo options, change the Sort By field.

What are the User 1, User 2, User 3, and User 4 fields on the New Address screen?

These fields are extra fields where you can add information for your contacts, such as birthdays or anniversaries. You can edit the name of the field for all your contacts and set up your BlackBerry Desktop Software to synchronize with the corresponding field in your desktop email program.

To change the field name for a custom field, click the trackwheel. Click Change Field Name.

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BlackBerry specifications

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