Using Pearl Applications

The Pearl is an extremely powerful and diverse device. It provides many applications and tools that allow it to do truly amazing things. Following is a list of the Pearl's capabilities, applications, and functions, all of which are discussed later in this book:

• Telephone

• Voice dialing

• Personalized ringtones and pictures for specific callers

• Speakerphone

• Bluetooth or wired headset

• Detailed call logs

• Address Book

• MemoPad

• Tasks list

• Calendar

• Calculator

• Camera (1.3 megapixels, with built-in flash)

• Text messenger

• Instant messaging for multiple services (MSN, Yahoo, AOL Instant Messenger, ICQ)

• Web browser

• Weather forecasts

• Full email reader/composer/sender (email is delivered automatically and dynamically)

• Media Player

• Opens most files (including .pdf, .doc, .avi, and .mp3)

• Mapping for most addresses in North America

• Alarm clock

• Games

• Software downloads (games, updates, and so on)

• Bluetooth capability

• USB connectivity

• GPS module (expansion)

• Media card (microSD expansion for memory)

• Quad-band (for greater reception and use)

• Voice recorder

• QWERTY keyboard with SureType technology

• Trackball