• The BlackBerry has a number of convenient features that will help you stay organized.cell phone image by sonya etchison from Fotolia.com
  
  PDAs such as the BlackBerry smartphone are ideal electronic devices for people who need to store substantial amounts of phone numbers or documents, or even music and video files. If you just purchased a BlackBerry or are thinking of doing so, learning the phone's features will allow you to use the device effectively and provide you with the details for storing important information.
  
  

Voice Activated Dialing

• When you program phone numbers into your BlackBerry, use the Voice Activated Dialing (VAD) feature to call friends, family and business associates by speaking the person's name into the phone. The feature also works if your BlackBerry is set to speakerphone mode, so you can name the person you want to call without having the phone to your ear.
  
  

Megapixel Cameras

• BlackBerry phones have built-in cameras that allow you to take pictures. You can also take pictures of the people in your contacts list so that the photo of your friend or loved one displays when you make or receive a call from her. The megapixels of the camera dictate how defined the picture will be, and the higher the megapixels, the better the camera quality. The cameras are available in various megapixel amounts; for instance, the BlackBerry Curve 8310 and 8320 models have a 2.0 megapixel camera, while the BlackBerry Pearl has a 1.3 megapixel camera. Newer versions of the BlackBerry feature cameras that are as high as 3.2 megapixels.
  
  

Speakerphone

• BlackBerry phones have an advanced speakerphone system that makes hands-free calling easy, beneficial for conference calls. The audio is clear, so it's easy to hear even if you're not directly next to the phone. The speakerphone feature is available for all BlackBerry Curve and Pearl models, as well as the 8700 and 8800 series.
  
  

Video Features

• Video cameras are also built into BlackBerry phones so that you can record important moments and professional materials. And, because of the BlackBerry's Internet connectivity, you can record a video, save it, and email it to yourself or others.
  
  

Music Features

• A built-in FM radio is included in some BlackBerry models so you can tune the phone to your favorite station. Since the phone connects to the Internet, the BlackBerry can download songs online and play them on the device. Also, save the music files on your phone so you can listen to them whenever you want.