First of all welcome to treonauts. We are glad you have joined us. As far as making pictures private I am not sure what you mean by that pictures would only go out over the web if you send them as an email attachment or message. As far as express mail audible I would think if you can do what you are wanting you need to find a seting in preferences. Check in your user guide on the cd or at
Palm USA - Mobile Products for Consumers, Professionals, and Businesses in the pdf file. As far as bluetoth connectivity it has been an issue in the treos for some time its geting better but it can be hit and miss.