Getting Started

You've got SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry ... here's some info to help you get the most out of it.

Get going with SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry ...

I just got SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry. How do I get a Sling Account?
A Sling Account helps you by keeping track of your Slingbox ID information, Favorites, and more. And getting one is easy and free. Here's how.

SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry - Quick Start Guide
Just getting started with SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry? Here's a good introduction. This is the same "Quick Start Guide" that you see when you first launch SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry on your phone.

SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry - Helpful key tricks
Once you get SlingPlayer Mobile up and running, you may want to know about shortcuts so that you can move around the application more quickly.

How to check for and install BlackBerry Device Software updates
You may need to update the Device Software on your BlackBerry in order to install SlingPlayer Mobile. Here's how to do it.

Full screen navigation in SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry (except for Pearl)
If you want to watch your video program in full screen mode, or if you prefer a clean screen devoid of clutter, you can hide the control Ribbons within SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry.

SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry "Mobile Favorites"
"Mobile Favorites" is a feature within SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry that helps you share your list of favorite TV channels with SlingPlayer 2.0 for Windows.

Can't connect using mobile (not Wi-Fi) connection: Set APN info
If you're using SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry, and you're having trouble connecting to your Slingbox using a mobile connection (but Wi-Fi works fine), then the necessary access point name (APN) information for your wireless carrier may not be properly set.

Why does SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry make me log in twice?
It may seem like SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry asks you twice for login info. Actually, the two logins are for different things. Here's more info.

Help manually adding a Slingbox to SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry when you don't have a Sling Account
You want to use SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry to connect to your Slingbox, but SlingPlayer asks you to log in to a "Sling Account." What's that?

I lost my SlingPlayer Mobile key number. What do I do?
You can retrieve your key number on our web site. Here's how.

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