[ Note from Kevin: We know a lot of you were excited to see the Facebook note and tweet from @BlackBerry today that Desktop Manager for Mac was now available. While that didn't pan out and it's not officially available yet, we figured we'd bring you a little DM for Mac fix via a BlackBerry 101 article. Our pal Gary Mazo, VP and Partner of Made Simple Learning put this one together, which will actually be a chapter in their future BlackBerry books. But you're getting it here first for free! Thanks Gary!! ]

For years, Windows users have enjoyed the seamless Synchronization of their contacts, calendar, notes and tasks with their PC via the BlackBerry® Desktop Manager Software. Now, for the first time, this 'piece of mind' that comes with knowing your data is fully 'backed up' is available to the Mac® user.

If you are a Windows user, this will seem familiar, yet very much streamlined for the Mac. If you have never used BlackBerry Desktop Manager, you will now be able to not only synchronize your data, but you will be able to backup, restore, Sync your iTunes® playlists and more.

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Download Desktop Manager for Mac

While still in Beta format, the full version of the Desktop Manager for Mac software will be available here: https://www.blackberry.com/us/en/support/desktop-software-downloads
Fill out the required information on the download page and then click to download the install file.

Once the file is downloaded, you will presented with the following screen.

Double click the BlackBerry Desktop Manager.mpkg file to begin the installation process. Your Mac will display the following warning message -

Select 'Continue' to move forwards with the installation process.

NOTE: If you have been using either Pocket Mac or The Missing Sync to synchronize your BlackBerry with the Mac you will receive another warning note letting you know that in order to proceed, the connection between your BlackBerry and the 3rd party synchronization software will need to be discontinued.

The installation process will begin. Follow the on-screen prompts as your Mac installs the new Desktop Manager Software.

Read the Software license (or just agree to usage) and you can then proceed.

Choose the Location of the Install

For most Mac users, only one drive will be shown - but it is possible that you might have more than one possible location for the install. Choose the correct drive and click 'Continue.'

Input your Password

If you have a 'Password' set on your Mac, you will be prompted to enter it at this time in order to proceed with the installation.

Restart the Computer when done

You will be asked to 'Restart' when the installation is complete - just agree to this by clicking 'Continue Installation.'

Before the Restart, you should see the following screen indicating that the software was installed successfully.

Setting up the BlackBerry as a Modem

Once the computer restarts, plug in your BlackBerry and put it into 'Mass Storage Mode' if it doesn't automatically do this. A screen that can be a bit confusing will then prompt you. Your Mac will see the BlackBerry as a new 'Network Interface' and attempt to configure it as a dial up modem for tethering.

If you have a 'Tethering' plan with your carrier, you can continue with the setup and choose 'Network Preferences.' If you do not use your BlackBerry as a Modem, just click on 'Cancel.' If you would like to configure your BlackBerry as a Modem and have all the necessary information, just look at the very end of this guide for more details.

Using your BlackBerry in Mass Storage Mode

Once connected, your Mac will see your BlackBerry as a 'Mass Storage Device' and mount it as an external drive. The Mac will be able to identify what kind of BlackBerry you have put the name of the BlackBerry in the icon on your desktop.

The BlackBerry will also be visible if you click on your 'Finder' icon in the dock. It will be listed under 'Devices.'

'Explore' the drive

'Right Click' on the icon for the BlackBerry and choose 'Open' - or 'Double Click' on the desktop icon and open the drive.

Now, you can explore your BlackBerry as you would any drive. You can copy Pictures, Music or Video files by just 'Dragging and dropping' to the correct folder - or you can 'Delete' files from your BlackBerry by clicking on the appropriate folder, selecting a file or files and dragging them to the trash.
NOTE: Your Music, Video, Ringtone and Picture files are located in the folder called 'BlackBerry.'

Starting Desktop Manager for the First Time

To locate the Desktop Manager App, click on the 'Finder' icon and then click on your 'Applications' icon. The BlackBerry Desktop Manager icon will be in your Applications directory.

Double click the BlackBerry Desktop Manager App and the welcome screen will appear showing you information about your particular BlackBerry.

Choose How to Synchronize

One very helpful feature of the new Desktop Manager Software is that that you can make a choice in the 'This Device is Synchronized' field. If you Synchronize your BlackBerry with other computers, a Network server, Google Sync for Calendar or Contacts - just choose the 'with other computers' option. What this does is remove the 'automatic sync' option, which can often result in duplicate entries in both your BlackBerry and desktop computer when you try to Sync with multiple machines.

If you are only planning on syncing your BlackBerry with this one Mac, you can choose the 'with this computer only' option.

Main View in Desktop Manager

Desktop Manager will show you a picture of your BlackBerry device and a clean interface displaying 'Information' along the left hand bar and 'Commands' along to top bar.

Using Desktop Manager

One of the first things you will notice is the 'Device Options' button below the picture of your BlackBerry. Clicking on this brings you to a very clean 'Options' screen.

Device Options

You can rename your device if you like (the default is simply your model and PIN number.) If you want to 'Automatically Sync' your device each time you connect - just put a check mark in the first radio box. If you want to see a desktop icon showing your BlackBerry as an external disk - just check off the second radio box.

Device is Synchronized As...

Once again, you have the option of choosing whether you BlackBerry syncs only with this Mac or with other computers. Since my BlackBerry syncs with my PC and with my Google account, I have the 'With other computers' option selected to avoid duplicating entries in my contacts and calendars.

Backup Options

Click on 'Backup' along to tabs on the top of the Device Options screen.

If you want to create a backup each time you connect your device - just check off the 'Automatically back up...' box. You can then specify exactly what you wish to be backed up. We cover the Backup options a little further down.

Media Options

The third and final tab along the top is for setting the 'Media Options' within Desktop Manager.

By default, Desktop Manager will reserve 10% of the space on your Media Card for Non-Media data. You can adjust this amount in the box. The smaller the number you input, the more space you will have for media files on the Media card.

Delete All Music

Click on the 'Delete' button under the 'Delete all music on device...' statement and you can remove any or all music that is stored on your device.

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