BugMe! FAQ

Here are the answers to some of the questions we're asked most often...

• Which phones does BugMe! run on?

  We support most BlackBerry phone's running OS4.6 and above - which includes Storm, Tour, Bold and some Curve and Pearl models. Support for other models is coming soon.

• I used to use BugMe! on my Palm, can I upgrade?

  Welcome back! - Please use code EPFRIEND when you buy BugMe! and you'll get a 10% discount!

• How do I change the alarm sound?

  Use the Profiles application on your BlackBerry to change how BugMe! alerts you - you can pick sounds, vibrate and a flashing led indicator.

• Got any other tips?

  You can show "Tips" from inside BugMe! - but here's a few to get you started...

  • Use keyboard shortcuts to do things quickly - shortcut keys are listed in the menu in brackets - you can also move quickly through your notes with the t,n,p,b and space keys.
  • BugMe!'s note editor supports AutoText shortcuts - enter lt to add the current time, or ld to add the date - there's more information on these shortcuts here
  • Use the BlackBerry Profiles application to change how BugMe! alerts you to alarms (with sound, led, vibrate, etc.)
  • Tag related notes with a keyword, and use the Search tool to find them and list them in a group.
  • Jot phone numbers, email addresses and URLs - BugMe! will let you link straight to them, to start phone calls, email or visit websites.
  • Press the symbol key to add bullet points and other graphics to your notes
  • Notes with a subject show just the subject in the list view, notes without a subject show in full

• Do you still have BugMe! for Palm and Windows Mobile?

  Yes we do - you can get them at the Electric Pocket web site.

• Do you have any fixes or updates?

  We're constantly working to improve BugMe! - the latest version is always at http://bugme.net - just choose "download trial" and it will download to your phone. If you have already bought BugMe! the trial will magically convert to a full version.

• Can I send you feedback and ideas?

  Yes, definitely - we'd love to know what you like (and don't like) about BugMe! - the best way is to send an email directly to bugme@electricpocket.com. We'll do our best to get back to you quickly!