Nextel® iDEN® Digital Multi-Service Data-Capable Phone i500plus User’s Guide @NTN9074D@ NTN9074-D
i 500plus Phone Features Bookmark You can use this fold-out diagram as a bookmark, making it easy to refer to while you learn to use your i500plus phone.
Table of Contents Table of Con tents i 500plus Phone Features Bookmark.................................................. 2 Learning to Use Your i 500plus Phone ........................................ 2 Table of Contents ...................................................................... i Table of Contents................................................................................ i Introduction ............................................................................... 1 Welcome to Nextel® .
Storing Names and Numbers .................................................... 16 Pause Digit Entry ....................................................................... 17 Editing Stored List Entries ......................................................... 18 Edit a Phone Number or Associated Name or Speed Dial Number 18 Edit a Private ID or Associated Name ....................................... 19 Erasing List Entries ....................................................................
Table of Contents Special Delivery Options ....................................................... 38 Greetings Schedule .............................................................. 39 Working With Group Lists ..................................................... 41 Message Forwarding ............................................................ 43 Time and Date Charts ........................................................... 45 Pager Notification.........................................................
Placing Private Calls ........................................................................ 58 Entering the Private ID.......................................................... 58 Selecting a Name from a Stored List .................................... 59 Receiving Private Calls .................................................................... 59 Quickstore of Private IDs ................................................................. 59 Sending a Call Alert .........................................
Table of Contents Entering Internet Addresses ................................................. 79 Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................... 80 Customizing the i 500plus Phone .......................................... 83 About This Section .................................................................... 83 Changing the Display Language...................................................... 83 Selectable Backlight Timer.......................................
Welcome to Nextel® Introduction Welcome to Nextel ® Thank you for choosing Nextel as your wireless communications provider. From virtually any state in the U.S., your i500plus phone enables you to enjoy crystal-clear connections through Nextel’s All Digital Network. But that’s not all! The i500plus phone also includes upgraded software that lets you make international calls though Nextel’s Worldwide service.
Nextel Online wireless internet services—Stay connected to the critical information you need to make business decisions and get business done. Page 65 Dial-Up Service—Dial-Up capability without landline access. Also see “Nextel Online Dial-Up Service User’s Guide”. Page 56 International Roaming—Enables you to check voice mail, make phone calls and more while traveling Internationally.
Welcome to Nextel® Questions? For domestic customer care issues including billing issues, general service needs, or to order additional services, call Nextel Customer Care at 1-800-639-6111, or dial 611 from your i500plus phone. To complement the i500plus phone and Nextel Worldwide Service, Nextel has also launched International Roaming Customer Care support. For specific International roaming questions (such as coverage and rates) and Customer Care Service when traveling overseas call 1 (201) 531-5202.
Nextel Business Solutions The i 500plus phone and Nextel’s All-Digital National Network join forces to provide the only office small enough to fit in your pocket. Below is a list of Nextel’s all new innovative features developed for business people on the go! Ever wish you could take your assistant with you? The i500plus phone has the right business solutions for you. Personalized 24-hour Voice Mail, which takes messages when you’re not available and a whole lot more.
Getting Started Getting Started In this section you will learn everything you need to know to begin using your i500plus phone. This section also includes a Quick Guide portion so experienced digital phone and two-way radio users can get started right away.
Attaching the Battery 1 Remove the battery cover located on the back of the phone. To do so, release the lock at the bottom of the battery cover by pressing up on the latch. 2 Remove the cover by sliding it away from the antenna. 3 Insert the battery with the “+” and “-” at the top. Install the battery bottom first, then press down on the battery to secure it. 4 Replace the battery cover and lock by pressing down on the latch.
Turning Your i500plus Phone On/Off Battery Charging Status The battery strength indicator icon, found on your phone’s display screen, shows the charge amount remaining in the battery. Charge Strength Icon Flashes Icon Displays Icon Displays Icon Displays Icon Displays Low Battery 0-30% 31-60% 61-90% 91-100% Fully Charged A short, chirp-like sound indicates a low battery. The icon flashes when you have 5 minutes of talk time remaining.
Activating Your i 500 plus Phone Before using your i500plus phone, it must be activated. • If you purchased your phone through a Nextel Sales Representative: Your phone should be active already. • If you purchased your phone through an authorized dealer other than Nextel: Follow the step-by-step instructions on the enclosed activation sheet to activate your Nextel service.
Keypad Lock Keypad Lock The i500plus phone includes a Keypad Lock feature that enables you to quickly lock the phone’s keypad to avoid inadvertently pressing keys or placing calls. Once Keypad Lock is activated, you can only perform the following tasks (unless you receive an incoming call, page, etc.): • Turn your phone On/Off • Unlock the keypad NOTE: Before locking your phone’s keypad, you may want to read this entire section to learn how to respond to incoming calls, pages, etc.
Receiving New Mail Messages When you receive a new mail message (see“Notification of New Pages” on page 52 for more information), the keypad lock will be temporarily disabled. You may perform the following: Pressounder “Later” to return to Phone Ready and reactivate the lock. Or, pressounder “Now”. Pressounder “Read”. Pressounder “Save” or “Erase”. Once you have finished, pressounder “Exit” to return to Phone Ready and reactivate the lock.
Display Icons Deactivating Keypad Lock Simultaneously press * and #. The message Keypad Unlocked displays. Or, press * followed by #. a b Keypad Unlocked Display Icons After you turn on your phone, the following icons may appear on the display: a Signal Strength Indicator: Shows the signal strength. Six bars indicate the strongest signal. Calls and messages cannot be sent or received when there is no signal. b Battery Strength Indicator: Shows the remaining charge in your battery.
Modes and Menus When you first turn on your phone, the display defaults to Phone mode. However, your i500plus phone operates in four different modes. To switch between modes, press m . The table below provides more details about the four modes: Mode What the Display Looks Like Phone Mode b a Function To make cellular phone calls.
Quick Guide to i500plus Phone Functions Quick Guide to i 500plus Phone Functions Now that you understand different modes, here’s a quick way to get started using them. This Quick Guide highlights some of the most commonly used functions in Phone, Private, and Group modes. These functions are described in more detail in later sections.
Private Mode You must be in Private mode to perform private two-way radio functions. Press m to switch from Phone to Private mode. Function Sending a Private Call a b Prvt Ready Bob Smith Alert Name Action From the Prvt Ready mode, your most recently used Nextel Direct Connect call displays. To scroll other names, press lr . Select the name of the individual you would like to call or enter the Private ID number. To place the call, press and hold the Nextel Direct Connect Push-To-Talk button.
Creating, Editing and Using Stored Lists A stored list is made up of names, phone numbers, private IDs and speed dial numbers. Stored lists are convenient because you do not need to remember names and numbers. Instead, you simply scroll through your stored list, press a button and the number is dialed for you.
Phone Based NOTE: You may want to read “Pause Digit Entry” on page 17 and “Plus Dialing” on page 27 before you create a stored list from your phone. Using Pause Digit Entry and Plus Dialing will enable you to create stored lists that will save time when placing calls. Storing Names and Numbers This programming function allows you to store up to 100 names, phone numbers and private ID numbers. Your i500plus phone will automatically assign the next available speed dial number, which you can change.
Phone Based 4 Enter Phone Number displays. Enter person’s area code and phone number and pressounder “Store”. Remember to add plus and pause entries if desired. See “Pause Digit Entry” on page 17 and “Plus Dialing” on page 27. 5 The name and Spd# = displays. The system automatically assigns a speed dial number, which you can change by entering a new number. Pressounder “Store”. 6 Enter PrvtID displays. Enter the person’s Direct Connect private ID. Pressounder “Store”.
You can use this feature not only to enter PINs and passwords but also to have the phone automatically select menu options (i.e., press 1 to hear messages). To create a three-second pause follow the steps below: Press and hold * for two seconds. The pause symbol (P) will appear. NOTE: You can enter up to 20 numbers/characters in a single entry, stored or dialed.
Phone Based Edit a Private ID or Associated Name 1 Press * then # then 2 then 2. 2 At the Prvt ID List Edit screen, pressounder “OK”. 3 At the Edit Entry? screen, pressounder “OK”. 4 Press lr until the desired entry appears, pressounder “OK”. 5 Edit the desired information (Private ID, Name) and presso under “Store”. If you do not wish to edit one or more of the components, just pressounder “Store”. 6 Pressounder “Exit” until you see the Phone Ready screen.
List Manager With List Manager, you won’t have to enter each name and number using your phone’s keypad. Use the convenience of your computer keyboard to quickly generate phone lists from the Web. You’ll also have the ability to initiate changes from your phone and “Send” them to List Manager. Account Administrators can send lists to large groups of phones and synchronize the lists across multiple work groups.
List Manager Send a Stored List from Your Phone to List Manager To send a list from your phone to List Manager on your computer, follow the steps below: 1 From the List Manager main menu, scroll down to “Send” and pressounder “OK”. a b Send 1. Speed Dial 2. Private ID 3. Talkgroup 4. All OK Cancl 2 Select the list you want to send from your phone to the website. You may select Speed Dial, Private ID, Talkgroup, or All. 3 Pressounder “OK”.
For List Manager Account Administrators Account Administrators can manage large groups of phones and synchronize phone lists across multiple workgroups. To do this, however, there are a few things you’ll want to know. • You must register with Nextel as an Account Administrator.
Phone Mode Phone Calls In addition to making and receiving domestic and International phone calls in Phone mode, you can make emergency calls, select ring style notifications, and more. To learn how to perform these functions review the following section. a b Phone Ready Nextel Name Mail NOTE: For most Phone functions, you will need to be in Phone Mode. Press m until you see Phone Ready. For more information, see “Modes and Menus” on page 12.
Programming Your Own Phone Number For later reference, you may want to store your own phone number. To do so, follow the steps below: 1 Press * then # then 1 thenounder “OK”. (After phone number is programmed, option will read “Edit”.) 2 Enter your phone number. 3 Pressounder “Store”. 4 Pressounder “Exit”. NOTE: Your phone number is automatically entered with the first incoming call. Displaying Your Phone Number Press * then # then 1.
Phone Calls Making Calls From the Stored List Before you can use the Scroll, Name Search or Speed Dial methods, you first must create a phone list. To learn how to create stored lists, see “Creating, Editing and Using Stored Lists” on page 15. Scroll 1 Press lr to select the individual you want to call. 2 Press e . Name Search 1 Pressounder “Name”. 2 Using the keypad, enter the first letter of the desired name. 3 Press lr to scroll names. 4 Press e .
Emergency/Non-Emergency Dial The Emergency Dial feature allows you to call 911 emergency by pressing a single button, even if the keypad is locked. If you are on an active call, you must end it before pressing the emergency key. Your phone is already programmed with the Non-Emergency number provided by your local State Police and Highway Patrol. You can use this feature to report traffic accidents, motorist problems, careless drivers or any other non-emergency highway incident.
Phone Calls Plus Dialing This feature enables you to place an International call from any country—without entering the local international access code. 1 Press and hold 0 for two seconds. A “0” appears, then changes to a “+”. NOTE: The network translates the “+” into the appropriate international access code needed to place the call. 2 Enter the country code and phone number. 3 Presse . Receiving/Ending a Phone Call An incoming call is indicated by a ring or backlight illumination.
Nextel Voice Mail Service Nextel’s Voice Mail Service is a flexible, easy-to-use system that takes messages when you’re not available—so you never miss an important call! About This Section The main topics covered in this section are listed below: Voice Mail Features: Basic Page 28 Setting Up Your Voice Mailbox Page 29 New Message Indicators Page 30 About Voice Mail Menus Page 30 Logging Into Voice Mail Page 31 Listening Options Page 32 Saving and Deleting Messages Page 33 Choosing Order to Pl
Nextel Voice Mail Service Setting Up Your Voice Mailbox You must set up your voice mailbox before you can retrieve messages. The following steps will tell you how to setup your mailbox. However, before proceeding you may want to read “Recording Your Active Greeting” on page 35, which provides information you may want to include in your greeting: 1 Using your Nextel phone, dial your 10-digit Nextel Personal Telephone Number (PTN).
New Message Indicators When you receive a new message, the following will occur: • New Voice Mail Waiting will display on the screen once your phone is turned on (if your phone is off when the call is received). a g b New Voice Mail Waiting Exit Dial • • Voice Mail Indicator The g icon will flash at the top of the display. Your i500plus phone will alert you every 30 seconds of new Voice Mail messages.
Nextel Voice Mail Service Logging Into Voice Mail To play new messages, you can set your Voice Mail options to Normal or Automatic Playback. By default, your voice mail is set to Normal. In this mode, after you log into your account, the system gives you a list of options. To listen to new messages you must select the appropriate option. After each message the system gives you another list of options. These options enable you to tell the system what to do with each message (i.e., save, delete, etc.).
7 Proceed as desired, then exit Voice Mail (see “About Voice Mail Menus” on page 30) or hang up to end the call. NOTE: You must receive a message before you can access voice mail from your i 500plus phone. (Tip: You can leave yourself a message.) Listening Options With Nextel’s Voice Mail Service you can listen to messages either immediately or later (also see “Listening Options (Quick Reference List)” on page 32). Select an option below and follow the steps: Listen Now 1 Pressounder “Dial”.
Nextel Voice Mail Service Pause/continue the current message. Press 2 Fast forward 6 seconds. Press 3 Fast forward to end of message. Press 3 then 3 Play the date and time stamp. Press 5 then 5 Options available while message is playing or after it has played: Copy a message to another subscriber. (See “Voice Mail Features: Advanced” on page 37.) Press 6 Delete the message. Press 7 Reply to a message. Press 8 Save the message. Press 9 Skip to the next message.
Choosing Order to Play Unheard Messages With Nextel Voice Mail Service, you can select the order you want unheard messages to be played in. You may listen to the last received message first. Or, you may listen to the first received message first. To select the order new messages should be played in, follow the steps below: 1 Log into voice mail (see “Logging Into Voice Mail” on page 31 and follow steps 1 through 6). 2 Press 4 to access Personal Options. 3 Press 4 to access Personal Preferences.
Nextel Voice Mail Service Recording Your Name When you send, reply to, or copy a message your name response precedes the message. To record or rerecord your name at any time use the following steps: 1 Log into voice mail. (see “Logging Into Voice Mail” on page 31 and follow steps 1 through 6). 2 Press 4 to access Personal Options. 3 Press 4 to access Personal Preferences. 4 Press 3 to access the Record Your Name option. 5 Press 2 to record your name.
To record or alter your greeting at any time follow the steps below: 1 Log into voice mail (see “Logging Into Voice Mail” on page 31 and follow steps 1 through 6). 2 Press 3 to change your Greeting. 3 Press 1 to play, 2 to record, or 3 to delete your active greeting. 4 Record your message and press # when you have finished. 5 Exit Voice Mail (see “About Voice Mail Menus” on page 30) or hang up to end the call.
Nextel Voice Mail Service Voice Mail Features: Advanced Recording and Sending A Message These functions allow you to record and send, reply to, or copy a message to a mailbox number, a name in the Voice Mail Service directory, or a Group List number, to an assigned destination address. After you record a message, the following sending options are available: NOTE: If you record a complete or partial message—but do not send it, Voice Mail Service will refer to this message as an “in preparation” message.
Special Delivery Options After you have created a message, you can assign the message to a category before you send it. Below is a list of the categories that can be applied to a message: Urgent Recipient will hear this message before other messages. Private Recipient cannot copy the message to another mailbox or phone number. Notification of Non-Delivery You will be notified if the recipient has not listened to your message by a certain date and time.
Nextel Voice Mail Service 6 Another list of options will be presented. Select the desired option. 7 Enter the destination mailbox or group number of the recipient(s). 8 Press # to send. 9 Exit Voice Mail (see “About Voice Mail Menus” on page 30) or hang up to end the call. Greetings Schedule Nextel Voice Mail allows you to record up to five separate greetings that can be played based on pre-determined time frames.
To record your greetings, follow the steps below: 1 Log into voice mail (see “Logging Into Voice Mail” on page 31). 2 Press 3 to reach the Greetings menu. 3 Press 4 to modify another greeting. 4 Enter the greeting number you wish to create or modify. 5 Press 2 to record a greeting. 6 Record your greeting and press # when you have finished. 7 Exit Voice Mail (see “About Voice Mail Menus” on page 30) or hang up to end the call.
Nextel Voice Mail Service Working With Group Lists The Group List feature enables you to create a list and assign it a unique name. Then, you can add mailbox numbers, group lists or individuals – by name – to the list. Once you create a list you can send a voice message to everyone on the list by simply entering the group list number. You can have up to 40 group lists. Each list can hold up to 50 addresses (see “Using Group Lists” on page 37).
Modifying a Group List 1 Log into voice mail (see “Logging Into Voice Mail” on page 31). 2 Press 4 to access Personal Options. 3 Press 2 to access Group Lists. 4 Press 4 to modify a Group List. 5 Enter the number of the Group List you want to modify. 6 Press 1 to add a new recipient. 7 Press # to save your changes. 8 Exit Voice Mail (see “About Voice Mail Menus” on page 30) or hang up to end the call. Deleting a Group List 1 Log into voice mail (see “Logging Into Voice Mail” on page 31).
Nextel Voice Mail Service Message Forwarding This feature allows you to program your phone to automatically forward incoming messages to another mailbox. There are three types of forwarding: Immediate, Silent and Delayed. They are discussed below: • Immediate Forwarding - Caller is notified that the message will be forwarded. • Silent Forwarding - Caller is not notified that the message will be forwarded.
Enabling/Disabling Message Forwarding 1 Log into voice mail (“Logging Into Voice Mail” on page 31 and follow steps 1 through 6). 2 Press 4 to access Personal Options. 3 Press 5 to modify Forwarding Options. 4 Select the applicable option: • If Message Forwarding is disabled, press 3 to enable it. • If Message Forwarding is enabled, press 3 to disable it. 5 Exit Voice Mail (see “About Voice Mail Menus” on page 30) or hang up to end the call.
Nextel Voice Mail Service Time and Date Charts Time and Date Charts can be referenced for specific tasks throughout the Voice Mail System. Voice Mail 24-hour Military Time Clock The voice mail service uses military time, also referred to as the 24-hour clock: NOTE: To compute the 24-hour clock for p.m. time add 1200 to the a.m. time. For example, 2:00 p.m. is 1400 hours in military time (0200 + 1200 = 1400).
Enabling/Disabling Pager Notification 1 Log into voice mail (see “Logging Into Voice Mail” on page 31 and follow steps 1 through 6). 2 Press 4 to access Personal Options. 3 Press 3 to change Pager Notification Options. 4 Select the applicable option below: • If Pager Notification is enabled press 3 to disable it. • If Pager Notification is disabled press 3 to enable it. *Press 4 to enable notification of urgent messages only.
Additional Phone Services Additional Phone Services Nextel offers a variety of services to help you better manage your business and personal calls. Call Nextel Customer Care to subscribe to our enhanced phone services.
Switching Between Calls Pressounder “Hold”. Your phone will refer to the first call as Call-1 and the second call as Call-2. If call 1 is on hold your display will read: Call 1 - Hold 7035551234. Ending the Active Call Press e . Turning Call Waiting Off If you do not want to be interrupted during a call, you can turn Call Waiting off prior to making/receiving a call. 1 Press n until you see “Wait”. 2 Pressounder “Wait”. 3 Pressounder “Off”. Call Waiting is now disabled for one call.
Additional Phone Services Call Forwarding Call forwarding lets callers reach you wherever you are. Nextel’s Call Forwarding feature forwards calls to the number you designate. The instructions below tell you how to use Call Forwarding: Turning Call Forward On 1 Press n until you see “Forwd”. b a Phone Ready Nextel Forwd Memo 2 Pressounder “Forwd”. 3 Enter the phone number you want incoming calls forwarded to. (Or, you may press lr to select a number from your stored list.) 4 Pressounder “On”.
Transferring Calls to Voice Mail Pressounder “End” while your phone is ringing to transfer incoming calls directly to voice mail (purchase required). Caller ID If you subscribe to Caller ID, your i500plus phone automatically displays the phone number and/or name of the person calling (unless blocked by the caller), enabling you to decide whether to take the call or forward it to voice mail (purchase required). NOTE: Caller ID is not available in all areas.
Text and Numeric Paging Text and Numeric Paging Your new Nextel Phone offers Text and Numeric Paging allowing callers to send you a page displayed directly to your phone. Nextel Paging helps keep you in touch with co-workers and customers, regardless of where you travel on the Nextel National Network.
With Nextel Text and Numeric Paging, your Nextel Phone will: • Refer to text and numeric pages as Message Mail. • Stamp the page with the time and date the page was left. • Store up to 16 pages, at a time, that will remain until you delete them. • Allow for “Auto Call Back” of a phone number that is included within a page, by pressing e . If the page contains two phone numbers, Auto Call Back will dial the last number. NOTE: “Mail Waiting, Memory Full” displays when 16 message registers are full.
Text and Numeric Paging Viewing Stored Pages 1 While in Phone Ready mode (see “Modes and Menus” on page 12) pressounder “Mail”. 2 If Mesg Mail isn’t highlighted already, press 2 to select it. 3 Pressounder “OK”. 4 Pressounder “Read”. 5 Use the 6 Pressounder “Save” to Save the message. on the side of the phone to scroll through messages. Or, pressounder “Erase” to delete the message. 7 Pressounder “Exit” to exit Mesg Mail.
3 To schedule a page for future delivery (up to 6 months in advance), click on “Schedule a Page”. A new page appears with the following fields: Month, Day, Year, Hour, Min. (Minutes) and AM/PM. Click the down arrows at the end of each field to select the desired month, day, etc. Then click on the “OK” button to store your selections. (The “Cancel” button closes the page without saving your selections.) 4 Type a Subject and a message in the message box.
Text and Numeric Paging Email Paging From any email account, type the 10-digit phone number, of a Nextel customer, in the “To” field and add @page.nextel.com (for example, 7035551234@page.nextel.com). The entire message can be up to 140 characters. Numeric Paging • The caller must press “1” during your voice mail greeting. • Only numeric pages can be sent. Operator Assisted Paging* • The caller can press “2” during your voice mail greeting. Or, call 1-800-NEXGRAM (1-800-639-4726).
Using Your Phone as a Modem With Nextel OnlineSM Dial-Up Service, you can use your i500plus phone as a wireless modem! You can connect your IBM™-compatible computer (using Microsoft® Windows 95/98 operating system), or Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), such as a Palm™ Pilot or Windows® CE handheld computer, to your i500plus phone and access your company’s network or the Internet—all without the hassle of locating a telephone jack for a landline connection.
Private/Group Mode Nextel Direct Connect® Nextel Direct Connect is a revolutionary way to communicate with your co-workers and clients…for a fraction of the cost of traditional cellular calls. You may want to talk to a co-worker right away, but you don’t want to page that person or leave a lengthy message. With Nextel Direct Connect’s Private Call feature, you can find them wherever they are in your home coverage area.
Displaying Your Private ID Press * then # then 2. Using the Private/Group Speaker You can enable or disable the speaker on your i500plus phone for Direct Connect use. When the speaker is on, the caller’s voice can be heard over the speaker. When the speaker is off, the caller’s voice can only be heard through the earpiece of your phone. Turning the Speaker On Press k. Turning the Speaker Off Press k. p will appear on your display. A brief alert tone will notify you of incoming Private or Group calls.
Receiving Private Calls Selecting a Name from a Stored List 1 Press m 2 Press lr to scroll through the names. Or, press n until “Name” appears. Pressounder “Name” and enter until you see Prvt Ready. the first initial of the name then press lr to scroll through the names. 3 Press and hold the Push-To-Talk button on the side of the phone. The person’s phone will chirp to alert them that someone is calling. 4 Release the Push-To-Talk button to listen.
Sending a Call Alert You can send a Call Alert, which lets the recipient know that you would like to talk with them. When you send an alert, the recipient’s phone will chirp several times and your name/number will appear on their display, if they have stored your Private ID. 1 Press m 2 Pressounder “Alert”. 3 Select the person you want to alert by entering their Private ID or selecting their name from a stored list. (See “Selecting a Name from a Stored List” on page 59.
Sending a Call Alert Call Alert Queuing Call Alert Queuing is a feature that allows you to save up to eight Call Alerts in a Queue or list. Placing/Clearing a Call Alert in the Queue When you receive a Call Alert, you can either clear the Call Alert or save it to the list for later recall. To clear a Call Alert, pressounder “Clear”. To place a Call Alert in the Queue, pressounder “Queue” or m .
Naming a Talkgroup 1 Press * then # then 2 then 3. 2 Pressounder “OK”. 3 At Add New Entry?, pressounder “OK”. 4 At Enter ID, enter the desired Talkgroup number. 5 Pressounder “Store”. 6 At Enter Name, enter the desired Talkgroup name. 7 Pressounder “Store”. Making a Group Call 1 From Group Mode, press lr to scroll to the desired Talkgroup. 2 Pressounder “OK”. 3 Press and hold the Push-To-Talk button to talk. Release the Push-To-Talk button to listen.
Sending a Call Alert Group-Silent Programming Group-Silent Programming enables you to silence incoming alerts and voices: Turning Group-Silent On/Off 1 Press * then # then 3 then 8. 2 Pressounder “On” or “Off”. (The available option depends on the current setting being used. For example, if “On” is the current setting, “Off” will be an option.) 3 Pressounder “Exit”. The Group Ready screen displays as Group-Silent.
Net Mode Net Mode uses your phone’s built-in micro-browser to access a new suite of wireless data products known as Nextel OnlineSM. You can use your Nextel data-capable phone to access your itinerary, obtain driving directions, check weather and news updates, send and receive email, or even view the latest stock quotes from Wall Street.
Net Mode Navigation Keys Some keys and buttons assume different functions when you are in Net Mode. You can quickly and easily navigate within the phone’s browser by using the following keys: Mode: Your data-capable phone operates in four different modes: Phone Mode, Private Mode, Group Mode, and now Net Mode. Press m to switch between the four different modes. Home: Press # to return to the home page. Back: Press * to return to a previous page or screen.
Launching the Browser Launching the Browser Just as you use Netscape Navigator® or Microsoft® Internet Explorer to browse the Web from your desktop, the micro-browser contained in your Nextel data-capable phone allows you to explore and use a variety of internet services. Follow the steps below to begin using Nextel Online wireless internet service: 1 Press m 2 Pressounder “OK”. A series of screens display in succession.
Using T9 ® Text Input As you compose email or enter street and web addresses on your Nextel phone, you will need to type words, numbers and symbols. Your Nextel data-capable phone has embedded software, called T9 Text Input, that makes typing on a phone keypad much like typing on a computer keyboard: it eliminates the traditional “multi-tap” method of text entry. As you type, you press only one key per letter.
Using T9® Text Input Shift: Press and hold # until you hear a beep to make the next letter uppercase. The text entry mode indicator will change to reflect the current case. For example, when in lowercase the text entry mode will appear as “word” or “alpha.” When in uppercase, the text entry mode will appear as “WORD” or “ALPHA.” Punctuation: Press 1 to automatically insert a period, a comma or an apostrophe. Press 0 to display additional punctuation choices.
Entering Text Using Alpha Mode & Adding Words to the T9 Database Words that do not appear in the T9 database may be added easily using multi-tap text entry in “alpha” mode. The “unknown” word is added to the T9 database automatically so you can type it in “word” mode in the future. To add a word to the T9 database, follow the steps below. 1 From any screen that displays one of the four text entry modes (word, alpha, SYM, NUM), press the rightountil “alpha” displays. a b @hotmail.
Using T9® Text Input Entering Punctuation and Symbols There are two methods of entering punctuation: Smart Punctuation and Symbols Mode. Smart Punctuation T9 Text Input uses Smart Punctuation to apply rules of grammar to insert the correct punctuation within a word and at the end of a sentence. To insert punctuation, press 1. If the punctuation mark displayed is not the one you want, press 0 until you see the desired punctuation. Then press lr to accept the punctuation and continue typing.
Entering Numbers 1 From any screen that displays one of the four text entry modes (word, alpha, SYM, NUM), press the rightountil “NUM” displays. 2 Press the desired number on your phone’s keypad. Entering Email Addresses To enter an email address, you will need to toggle between the text entry modes. For example, to type the email address: john@company.com, follow the steps below: 1 In “word” mode, enter the username john by pressing 5646 . 2 Press the rightountil “SYM” is displayed.
Nextel Online Wireless Internet Services Nextel Online Wireless Internet Services Nextel Online extends the power of the internet to your Nextel datacapable phone by allowing you to retrieve and send email, receive customized message alerts and access the specific web information you need. This section gives you a general overview of the internet services available on your Nextel phone.
MSN Mobile MSN Mobile delivers customized content to you on your Nextel phone. For instructions on how to customize email filters and information that is important to you and your business, go to www.nextel.com and click on the Nextel Online button. Email and more… • MSN Hotmail • MSN Hotmail Address Book Access your existing Hotmail account or establish a new one from your phone. Read or delete your email, compose new email, reply or forward mail to others.
Nextel Online Wireless Internet Services Travel Travel services include the following: Itinerary: If you’ve booked travel arrangements through Expedia.com, you can access your itinerary, including flight and boarding information, as well as hotel and rental car accommodations and confirmations. Directions: Obtain location specific directions on the quickest route possible from Sidewalk.com. Headlines: View the latest travel, business and leisure headlines and excerpts from MSNBC.
Sports Obtain the latest sports scores and news with MSNBC Sports: Scoreboard: Follow your favorite professional and college sporting events. Personalized and displayed by individual league, the scoreboard will present real-time scores from games within a 24-hour window. Headlines: View the top sports headlines. Additional league-specific headlines are provided for MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, Golf, college football, and college basketball.
Nextel Online Wireless Internet Services Nextel Services List Manager With List Manager, you won’t have to enter each name and number using your phone’s keypad. Use the convenience of your computer keyboard to quickly generate phone lists from the Web. You’ll also have the ability to initiate changes from your phone and “Send” them to List Manager. Account Administrators can send lists to large groups of phones and synchronize the lists across multiple work groups.
To recall a bookmark: 1 2 From your homepage’s Bookmarks directory, scroll down and highlight the bookmark representing the site you wish to visit. You can also press the number to the left of your desired bookmark to jump to that bookmark. a b Bookmarks 1. MSN Finance 2. MSNBC News 3. [empty] OK Menu Pressounder “OK”. To delete a bookmark: 1 From your Bookmarks directory, scroll down and highlight the bookmark you wish to delete. 2 Pressounder “Menu”.
Nextel Online Wireless Internet Services Entering Internet Addresses To access a commercial (.com) internet site from the GoToSite menu option, you need not type in the full website address. The browser defaults to “.com” web address categories, so all you need to type is the name of the organization. The browser will automatically add the “http://www.” prefix and the “.com” suffix for commercial sites.
Frequently Asked Questions Question Answer What is a bookmark? A bookmark is a shortcut to a web page or pages that you plan to visit often. By creating bookmarks, you have an easy way to return to sites that you like, without having to remember the web address or URL. Is there a limit to the number of sites I can bookmark? Your phone can store 100 bookmarks. Are entries such as passwords case sensitive? Yes, passwords are case sensitive and must be typed exactly as originally entered.
Frequently Asked Questions Question Answer Is there a limit to the length of the word to be added to the database? Words in the database are limited to 32 characters in length. When entering text, how can I change cases? To create a capital letter, press and hold # until you hear a beep. The text entry mode will appear in all capital letters (i.e. “word” will change to “WORD”). The next letter you type will be a capital letter. The text entry mode will then return to the default, lowercase.
Question Answer List Manager data is not being transmitted from the web to my phone. Why? There are three potential reasons data sent from the website does not appear on your phone. 1. You may not have sent the data to your phone. Verify that you selected “send” from the website. 2. Your phone is not registered with List Manager. To register, on your phone, you must enter your member name and password (as originally registered with www.nextel.com). 3. You didn’t accept the transmission from the website.
Customizing the i 500plus Phone About This Section This section includes everything you will need to know to customize your i500plus phone: Changing the Display Language Page 83 Selectable Backlight Timer Page 83 Setting the Ringer Volume Page 84 Selecting a Ring Style Page 84 Programming Menus Page 85 Changing the Display Language You can customize the i500plus phone to display menus in English, Spanish, French, or Portuguese. The default language is English.
Setting the Ringer Volume You can adjust the ringer volume for incoming calls. b a 30=Ringer Volume Exit 1 Press * then # then 3 then 0. The display shows your current ringer volume. 2 Press on the side of your phone to raise or lower the volume. The lowest setting is “Volume Silent.” 3 Once the desired level is found, pressounder “Exit”. Selecting a Ring Style With your i500plus phone, you even have a choice on how you’d like to be notified of incoming calls.
Programming Menus Programming Menus You can customize the settings on your phone using the Programming menus. Many of them have been discussed throughout this guide. You can access this menu from the Phone, Private, or Group modes. 1 Press n until you see the “Prgm” option. 2 Pressounder “Prgm”. 3 Pressounder “OK”. 4 Press lr to scroll the Programming menu options. Or, enter the option using the Programming Menus Shortcut on Page 86.
Programming Menus Shortcut and Options Press *, # then enter the Option Number from the following table: Option Number Menu Option Function 1 Own Ph# Store and display your Nextel handset’s telephone number. See “Programming Your Own Phone Number” on page 24 and “Displaying Your Phone Number” on page 24. 2 Own PvtID Display your Nextel handset’s Private ID. See “Displaying Your Private ID” on page 58.
Programming Menus Option Number Menu Option Function 15 Delay Voice/ Mail Alerts Delays Voice Mail and Message Mail Alerts so that you are not interrupted by the alert tone while on a call. You can choose to receive all alerts, delay all alerts, or receive message mail alerts only. 16 Selectable Backlight Timer Specify the duration of the Backlight Timer (10, 20, or 30 seconds). 20 Phone/Prvt List Add phone and private numbers in one procedure.
Option Number Menu Option Function 35 Speaker Volume Temporarily adjust the Private/Group speaker volume for noisy environments. 36 Spkr Vol Set Tone Turn the speaker volume set tones on or off. 38 Silent Group: On/Off Silence all incoming Group Call alerts and voice activity. When set, your screen displays the message, “Group-Silent”. See “Turning Group-Silent On/Off” on page 63. 40 Change Passcode Change your secret four-digit password from the initial setting 0000.
Programming Menus Warning Option Number Do not try to program menus 41 through 51 as you could permanently damage your phone. They are for Nextel Customer Care use only and should never be programmed by customers. Menu Option Function 41 Feature Reset Returns all feature settings to their original defaults. 42 Master Clear Performs Feature Reset and erases all stored lists. 43 Master Reset Resets the phone’s identification number.
Ordering Information Nextel Business Networks allow you to communicate with individuals outside as well as inside your company. These Networks link Nextel customers in similar industries or geographies. So, if you need to reach a client, vendor, or contractor instantly, work smarter by joining the Nextel Business Networks. Call 1-888-NEXTEL2 (1-888-639-8352). Various accessories are available for use with your i500plus phone, including a Hands-Free Car Kit, Swivel Belt Clip, and Cigarette Lighter Adapter.
Accessories Accessories Batteries NOTE: For best results, charge the batteries within the temperature range of 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F). Prolonged charging is not recommended. See below for battery charging times. Charging the Battery To get the maximum use from the battery, charge it for at least 10 hours before you use it for the first time. See Table below for battery charging times. While your i500plus phone is attached to a charger you can leave the phone off, turn it on, or use it.
Travel Chargers Using a Travel Charger, you can charge a battery from an electrical outlet. You can use: • The Standard Travel Charger • The Rapid Travel Charger with U.S. adaptor plug Standard Travel Charger Rapid Travel Charger Using the Standard Travel Charger 1 Insert the Standard Travel Charger’s power supply plug into an electrical outlet (110V U.S.). 2 Insert the Charger’s DC plug into the Side Charging Jack on your i500plus phone.
Accessories Standard Travel Charger Operating Specifications Input voltage range: 110V - U.S. Operating temperature range: 0°C to +50°C. Rapid Travel Charger Operating Specifications Input voltage range: 110V/220V/240V - International. Operating temperature range: 0°C to +50°C. Cigarette Lighter Adapter The Cigarette Lighter Adapter enables in-vehicle communications by charging the NiMH battery and providing power to your i500plus phone.
Warning It is recommended that you disconnect the Cigarette Lighter Adapter once you turn your car off to avoid draining the car battery. Removing the Cigarette Lighter Adapter 1 Unplug the Cigarette Lighter Adapter from the vehicle’s cigarette lighter receptacle. 2 Gently pull the plug from the Side Charging Jack of your i500plus phone. Cigarette Lighter Adapter Operating Specifications Operating voltage range: 10.8 - 33.0 Vdc. Operating temperature range: -30°C to +60°C.
Accessories 1 Insert the power supply’s DC jack plug into the DC jack receptacle on the back of the Charger. NOTE: Use only with the Motorola rapid charger included with your Desktop Charger package. 2 Plug the power supply end of the power-supply cord into any standard AC outlet. The Charger performs a quick power-up self-test. The LED indicators will flash once to indicate a successful power-up. 3 Attach a battery to your i500plus phone.
Desktop Charger Status The Charger displays the battery’s charge status. The indicator will show one of the following: solid red =1-30%; solid yellow =31-60%; flashing green =61-90%; solid green =91-100%.
Accessories Audio Adapter The Audio Adapter connects an earpiece microphone or headset to your i500plus phone for privacy and hands-free operation. The Audio Adapter fits onto the bottom of the i500plus phone and provides a standard 2.5mm jack connection for an earpiece microphone or headset. Using the Audio Adapter Audio Adapter Connector Release Button Release Button 2.5mm jack 1 Hold the phone and the Audio Adapter facing you so that you see the Motorola logo on the adapter.
Removing the Audio Adapter 1 Simultaneously press the release buttons located on each side of the Audio Adapter. 2 Pull the Audio Adapter from the i500plus phone. Dash Mount Holder The Dash Mount Holder provides a convenient holder for your i500plus phone. The Dash Mount Holder can be installed either horizontally or vertically. Warning Do not place the dash mount holder over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. For more information, see “Safety and General Information” on page 108.
Accessories Swivel Belt Clip The Swivel Belt Clip provides a convenient means by which to carry your i500plus phone with you. Swivel Belt Clip Holder 1 Attach the Swivel Belt Clip to your belt. 2 Insert your i500plus phone into the belt clip holder and attach the holder to the Swivel Belt Clip. 3 To remove your i500plus phone from the holder, push the holder tab inward while pulling the phone outward.
Hands-Free Car Kit The Hands-Free Car Kit is also a charger. Therefore, DO NOT operate this kit and the Cigarette Lighter Adapter at the same time. Warning The Hands-Free Car Kit enables in-vehicle communications by providing a built-in speaker, a power supply for the phone’s internal battery charger, hands-free visor microphone, Dash Mount Holder and power to the phone. An external Push-To-Talk (PTT) switch is also present.
Accessories 1 While holding the i500plus phone with its front toward you, insert the accessory connector (Motorola logo facing you) into the Accessory and Data Cable Connector until it clicks into place. 2 Remove the vehicle’s cigarette lighter from the cigarette lighter receptacle. 3 Plug the Hands-Free Car Kit’s cigarette lighter adapter into the cigarette lighter receptacle. The power light (green LED) will come on.
Other Important Information Nextel Customer Care Relax! Nextel Customer Care is here to help. There are lots of features packed into your Nextel service…and into your i500plus phone. But don’t worry. If, after reading this guide, you still have questions about coverage, billing, Nextel Direct Connect or any other service or feature, call us. • Domestic Customer Care Support: 1-800-639-6111 or dial 611 from your Nextel phone.
Status Messages Message Description User Busy in Private The phone that you called is busy in a Private call. User (Target) Busy in Data The phone that you called is busy using Nextel Online services. Service Restricted This service was restricted by your service provider or it was not purchased. Service Not Available This feature is not available on the current network. System Busy Try Later The system is experiencing heavy traffic. Please try again later.
Nextel Terms and Conditions of Service Nextel Terms and Conditions of Service Terms and Conditions TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE: Before calling the Nextel Customer Service Activation Number contained in these materials, you (“Customer”) must read and agree to the following terms and conditions of Nextel wireless telephone service (“Service”).
Customer must pay entire amount set forth in the invoice by the due date and submit a written explanation within forty-five (45) days from the date on the invoice. If Company determines that an error was made on Customer’s invoice, Company shall credit Customer’s account in the amount of the error. If Customer does not pay the amount in dispute, Company may exercise any remedies it may have for non-payment of Service charges.
Nextel Terms and Conditions of Service 10. NO WARRANTY (SERVICE)—Company makes no warranties, express or implied, including without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose to customer in connection with its use of the service. In no event shall company be liable for incidental or consequential damages to the full extent the same may be disclaimed by law.
Safety and General Information IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION. READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR INTEGRATED MULTI-SERVICE PORTABLE RADIO. For the safe and efficient operation of your radio, observe these guidelines: Your radio product contains a transmitter and a receiver. When it is ON, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) energy. The radio operates in the frequency range of 806 MHz to 870 MHz and employs digital modulation techniques.
Safety and General Information DO NOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE”. Holding the antenna affects call quality and may cause the radio product to operate at a higher power level than needed. Interference to Medical and Personal Electronic Devices Most electronic equipment is shielded from RF energy. However, certain equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your radio product.
Safety and General Use While Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones in the area where you drive. Always obey them. When using the radio product while driving, please: • Give full attention to driving and to the road • Use hands-free operation, if available • Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require.
Safety and General Information Operational Cautions Caution Damaged Antennas Do not use any portable radio product that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result. Batteries All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touch exposed terminals. The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot.
Accessory Safety Information IMPORTANT: SAVE THESE ACCESSORY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Before using any battery or battery charger, read all the instructions for and cautionary markings on (1) the battery, (2) the battery charger, which may include a separate wall-mounted power supply or transformer, and (3) the radio product using the battery. • Do not expose any battery charger to water, rain, or snow as they are designed for indoor or in-vehicle use only.
Warranty Information Warranty Information NOTE: This Warranty applies within the fifty (50) united states and the District of Columbia Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products I. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG: MOTOROLA, INC.
II. GENERAL PROVISIONS: This warranty sets forth the full extent of MOTOROLA’S responsibilities regarding the Product, Repair, replacement or refund of the purchase price, at MOTOROLA’S options, is the exclusive remedy. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INLCUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
Warranty Information h. 2. The damage or defect is caused by charging or using the battery in equipment or service other than the Product for which it is specified. Freight costs to the repair depot. i. A Product which, due to illegal or unauthorized alteration of the software/firmware in the Product, does not function in accordance with MOTOROLA’S published specifications or the FCC type acceptance labeling in effect for the Product at the time the Product was initially distributed from MOTOROLA. j.
Limited Warranty NOTE: This Warranty applies in Singapore and the Philippines. Motorola Communication Products I.
Warranty Information II. GENERAL PROVISIONS: This warranty sets forth the full extent of MOTOROLA’S responsibilities regarding the Product, Repair, replacement or refund of the purchase price, at MOTOROLA’S options, is the exclusive remedy. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES.
l. Exclusion for defects or damage arising from use of the products in connection with non-MOTOROLA equipment. V.
Patent and Trademark Information Patent and Trademark Information This product is protected under one or more of the following patents: 4817157, 4896361, 4857928, 5041793, 5060294, 5066923, 5134718, 5140156, 5239963, 5257411, 5287387, 5265219, 5289504, 5316168, 5317247, 5338396, 5389927, 5406588, 5424921, 5457376, 5460906, 5551063, 5557079, 5596487, 5615412, 5638403, 5559468, 5469465, 5170413, 5140615, 5519730, 5241544, 5584059, 5574992, 5396656, 5487091, 5533004, 5299199, 5343499, 5369501, 5509031, 551537
Index A Accessing New Pages 52 Accessories 91 Accessory Safety Information 112 Activating Your Greeting Schedule 40 Activating Your i700plus Phone 8 Additional Phone Services 47 Alerts 30, 60 Attaching the Battery 6 Audio Adapter 97 Automatic Redial 25 B Backlight Timer 83, 87 Batteries 5 Battery Charging Status 7 Battery Strength Indicator Icon 11 Business Networks 57 C Call Alert Queuing 61 Call Forward Indicator 11 Call Forwarding 49 Call Hold 48 Call Waiting 47 Caller ID 50 Change the Case of the Lett
K P Keypad Lock 9 L Limiting Notification to Specific Times 46 Listening Options 32 Quick Reference List 32 M Mailbox Numbers 37 Making Calls From the Stored List 25 Making Phone Calls 24 Menu Options 12 Menus 12 Message Delivery Status checking 54 Message Options 32 Model number 103 Modes 12 Modes and Menus 12 Modify Forwarding Type 44 Modifying a Group List 42 More Information Indicator 11 N Name Search 25 Net Mode 12 New Message Indicators 30 New Text and Numeric Paging Flashing Indicator 11 Nextel
Index Receiving/Responding to a Call Alert 60 Recording and Sending A Message 37 Recording Your Active Greeting 35 Recording Your Name 35 Redial 25 Responding to a Call Alert within the Queue 61 Retrieve deleted messages 33 S Safety and General Information 108 Sample Greeting 35 Saving and Deleting Messages 33 Scroll 25 Selecting a Name from a Stored List 59 Selecting a Ring Style 84 Sending a Call Alert 60 Sending a Page 51, 53 Setting the Ringer Volume 84 Setting Up Your Voice Mailbox 29 Signal Strengt
