Facebook is the most popular social networking website, with over 200 million active users. One of the more useful Facebook features is the BlackBerry connectivity program. This guide will show you how to use the BlackBerry Facebook App.

Facebook is the most popular social networking website, with over 200 million active users. One of the more useful Facebook features is the BlackBerry connectivity program. This guide will show you how to use the BlackBerry Facebook App.

• Facebook is becoming increasingly popular for maintaining personal and professional contacts, and it's an advantage to stay connected at all times. Thanks to the Facebook app, BlackBerry users can now read wall posts, send messages and make friend requests. Want to learn how to make it happen? Read on.

• It's very easy to load Facebook on your BlackBerry. You have three download options:

1. From your Smartphone, launch your web browser and go to mobile.blackberry.com. The FaceBook application will be listed under the downloadable apps.
2. From your BlackBerry, go to Facebook.com, look up "Facebook for BlackBerry Smartphones" and download the app.
3. At the BlackBerry Facebook page, enter the e-mail address that's integrated with your BlackBerry and a download link will be sent to your Smartphone.

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• Note: You will need your Facebook profile e-mail address to match your BlackBerry e-mail address to send and receive messages.

• Using the track ball, click on the first icon (a silhouette of a person with a phone) and update your status. This will allow you to see your friends' recent status updates. The upload may take a minute or two.

• The BlackBerry Facebook app allows you to add, poke and write to friends. The silhouette marked "+ 1" sends friend invitations. After you have clicked it, type in their e-mail addresses and click "Invite."

• As with Facebook for computers, you can easily access your Facebook Inbox and write e-mails to your friends with your Smartphone. To send a message, simply type the name of the recipient and an e-mail box will appear. The only real drawback to this feature is that you can only see messages that you have received since you downloaded the app.

• If you want to add a picture to Facebook, click on the camera icon. This will take you to your Smartphone's camera. Take the picture, click the "Menu" button and select "Send to Facebook." You also have the option of sending a picture that you've already taken by using your browser box.

• To access Facebook notifications, simply click on the Facebook icon on your menu. The notifications will look similar to text messages and e-mails.

• After loading the Facebook app to your BlackBerry, the device will sync your Facebook calendar and your Smartphone's calendar. This will help remember appointments, birthdays and meeting schedules, and you'll have the same information on Facebook and your BlackBerry.

• The BlackBerry Facebook app is a convenient way to communicate with your online friends via e-mails and wall postings. It's highly recommended for heavy Facebook users who don't want to miss any professional or personal updates. The calendar sync works as a safety device to further ensure that you don't forget the items on your daily, weekly or monthly slate. It's a great blend of accessibility and functionality

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• Introduction
• Step 1: Download the BlackBerry App
• Step 2: Set Your Facebook Status
• Step 3: Add Friends
• Step 4: Use the E-Mail Feature
• Step 5: Add Mobile Photos
• Step 6: Access Your Notifications
• Step 7: Integrate Your Calendar
• Conclusion