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i315 Phone User's Guide
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  • Page 1 Nextel iDEN Digital Multi-service Data-capable Phone i315 Phone User’s Guide @NNTN5503B@ NNTN5503B...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting Started... 1 Removing the Battery Door ...2 Locating Your SIM Card ...3 Battery ...3 Powering On and Off...6 Activating Service...6 Enabling Security ...6 Phone Programming ...7 Finding Your Phone Number and Direct ® Connect Number ...7 ® Nextel Voice Mail ...8 ®...
  • Page 4 Recent Calls ... 33 Storing Recent Calls to Contacts ...33 Deleting Recent Calls...34 Entering Text... 35 Using Alpha Mode ...35 Using Word Mode...35 Special Function Keys...36 Using Numeric Mode...37 Using Symbols Mode ...37 Contacts ... 38 Viewing Contacts...39 Creating Entries...40 Storing Numbers Faster ...41 Editing Entries ...42 Deleting Entries ...42...
  • Page 5 ® Nextel Phone Services ... 57 Caller ID ...57 Per-Call Blocking...57 Per-Line Blocking ...57 Alternate Line Service ...57 Call Restrictions ...58 ® Nextel 411 ...58 Ring Tones ... 59 Setting Your Phone to Vibrate...59 Ring and Vibrate...60 Assigning Ring Tones to Contacts ...60 Viewing Ring Tone Assignments...60 Downloading More Ring Tones ...61 Managing Memory...61...
  • Page 6 Accessing Wireless Data Services From Your Phone ...79 Navigation Keys ...79 Guides and Demos...80 GPS Enabled ... 81 IMPORTANT: Things to Keep in Mind ...81 Making an Emergency Call ...82 Viewing Your Approximate Location ...83 Enhancing GPS Performance ...84 Updating Satellite Almanac Data...86 Setting Privacy Options ...86 Using GPS with Map Software ...87 Customizing Your Phone ...
  • Page 7 MOTOROLA LIMITED WARRANTY ... 130 Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products (International) ... 134 Patent and Trademark Information ... 138 Index ... 139...
  • Page 9 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Motorola, Inc. Address: 8000 West Sunrise Boulevard Plantation, FL 33322 USA Phone Number: 1 (800) 453-0920 Hereby declares that the product: Product Name: i315 Model Number: H69XAH6RR1AN Conforms to the following regulations: FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a),...
  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started volume controls Push-to-talk (PTT) button option keys speaker (in back) back key DIRECT CONNECT / GROUP CONNECT speaker on/off antenna audio jack power button space key microphone accessory connector Power button. Navigation key — press the arrows to scroll through menus and lists.
  • Page 11: Removing The Battery Door

    To start using your i315 phone: • Make sure your SIM card is in place. • Charge the battery. • Activate your service. • Enable security. Removing the Battery Door 1 Make sure the phone is powered off. See “Powering On and Off” on page 6.
  • Page 12: Locating Your Sim Card

    Getting Started Locating Your SIM Card Your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card is a small piece of plastic located in the SIM card holder in the back of your phone, underneath the battery. SIM card If there is no SIM card in your phone, contact Nextel Customer Care at 1-800-639-6111.
  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    4 If you want to ensure the battery door does not accidentally come off, rotate the circular piece in the center of the release button to lock it. Charging the Battery Your phone comes with a rapid travel charger. 1 Plug the charger into an electrical outlet. 2 Open the connector cover.
  • Page 14: Charging Times

    Standard 4 hours 6 hours Battery Use and Maintenance • The Motorola iDEN Approved Lithium Ion chargers provide optimum performance. Other 7.5 hours chargers may not fully charge the iDEN Lithium Ion battery or may yield a reduced number of lifetime charge cycles.
  • Page 15: Powering On And Off

    • The battery capacity is degraded if the battery is stored for long periods while fully charged. If long term storage is required, store at half capacity. Powering On and Off To power your phone on: Press p. As your phone connects to the network, you will see a connecting message.
  • Page 16: Phone Programming

    Getting Started Phone Programming Within 24 hours of enabling security, you will receive a Net alert containing your Personal Telephone Number (PTN), Nextel Customer Care ® number, Direct Connect number, and Talkgroup lists for Group Connect calls. 1 When you receive a Net alert saying New Browser Message - Receive Programming Info, press A under Goto.
  • Page 17: Nextel Voice Mail

    • Ckt — Your circuit data number is the number you use if you want to use your phone to transfer circuit data. See “Using Your Phone as a Modem” on page 53. You receive this number from Nextel. Note: If you request equipment related transactions on your account, Nextel Customer Care may require you to provide specific information about your...
  • Page 18: Phone Basics

    Getting Started Phone Basics Any time your phone is powered on, the display provides you with information and options. The screen shown above is the idle screen. The idle screen appears when your phone is on, but not engaged in any activity. Text Area This area displays menus, messages, names, phone numbers, and other information.
  • Page 19: Main Menu

    Main Menu All your phone’s features can be accessed through the main menu. When you are using a feature, the icon for that feature appears in the upper left corner of the display. a Net Access to Wireless Data Services. See page 78. b Settings Customize your phone.
  • Page 20: Status Icons

    Getting Started Status Icons Status icons appear in the two rows at the top of the display. Some appear at all times. Others appear only when your phone is engaged in certain activities or when you have activated certain features. a b c d Battery Strength —...
  • Page 21: Sim Card Security

    Packet Data — You are ready to transfer packet data or are transferring packet data. See “Using Your Phone as a Modem” on page 53. TTY — You are ready to use your phone to make calls using a teletypewriter device. See “Making TTY Calls”...
  • Page 22: Entering The Pin

    Getting Started Entering the PIN 1 When the Enter SIM PIN Code screen appears after you power on your phone, enter your SIM PIN. 2 Press A under Ok. The message SIM Unlocked displays. Important: If you enter your PIN incorrectly 3 times, your SIM card is blocked.
  • Page 23: Inserting And Removing Your Sim Card

    Note: In some cases, Contacts may not be accessible if you move your SIM card to another phone. Contacts entries created with your i315 phone are not readable by an older iDEN SIM-based phone. * See “Optional Features” on page 93.
  • Page 24: Locking The Keypad

    Getting Started Removing Your SIM Card Important: To avoid loss or damage, do not remove your SIM card from your phone unless absolutely necessary. 1 With your phone powered off, remove the battery door and battery. 2 While holding the tab down, slide your SIM card out of the SIM card holder.
  • Page 25: Accessories

    Your phone comes with a High Capacity Lithium Ion Battery and a rapid travel charger. Various accessories are available for use with your i315 phone, including holsters, carry cases, vehicle power charger, batteries, Hands-Free accessories and more. To order additional accessories, go to nextel.com or call 1-800-Nextel6.
  • Page 26: Nextel ® Customer Care

    911 again and advise that you were disconnected. Go to nextel.com/wlnp for more details. ® Nextel Customer Care Nextel Customer Care: 1-800-639-6111 or dial 611 from your i315 phone. Nextel Worldwide Customer Care: +1-360-662-5202 (toll-free from your i315 phone).
  • Page 27 Phone Menu Tree Downloads Settings Display/Info Position Phone Calls Privacy DC/GC Options Interface Volume Security Contacts Advanced [New Contact] Ring Tones Search Vibrate All On/Off Capacity Available Ring Tones Filter Vibrate Call Setup Silent Assign w/vibe Contacts (if any)
  • Page 28: Making Calls

    Making Calls Your i315 phone makes two types of calls: digital cellular phone calls and Direct Connect calls. With Direct Connect calls, you use your phone as a long-range, digital walkie-talkie. Phone Calls 1 Enter the number you want to call.
  • Page 29: Receiving Calls

    Tip: When you store a Direct Connect number in Contacts it is good practice to include the whole Direct Connect number including the asterisks in case you travel with your phone, or another Direct Connect user whom you are trying to reach travels with their phone, outside of your network.
  • Page 30: Ways To Enter Calls

    Making Calls When you miss a call, this icon appears in the text area: V You missed a phone call. Ways to Enter Calls • Use the numbers on the keypad • Select the number from the recent calls list •...
  • Page 31: Redialing The Last Number

    Scroll left or right to display the Contacts type for the number you want to call. If you are making a Direct Connect call, your phone places the call to the Direct Connect number stored in the Contacts entry, even if the Direct Connect icon is not displayed.
  • Page 32: Using Speakerphone

    Making Calls Using One Touch Direct Connect One Touch Direct Connect sets your phone to call the most recent Direct Connect number on the recent calls list, or a Direct Connect number you choose, every time you press the PTT button. See “Setting One Touch Direct Connect Using Speakerphone Turning on speakerphone makes incoming sound...
  • Page 33 Important: Emergency phone calls cannot be placed while the keypad is locked. Important: If you have not registered on the network, emergency calls cannot be placed while your SIM card is in your phone. Important: If you are bringing your phone number to Nextel from your previous carrier, you may receive a temporary telephone number while your Nextel phone is...
  • Page 34: Call Alerts

    Call Alerts Sending a call alert lets the recipient know you want to talk to him or her on a Direct Connect call. When you send a call alert, the recipient’s phone emits a series of beeps, or vibrates, and displays your name or Direct Connect number.
  • Page 35 Viewing Date and Time To view the date and time a call alert was received: 1 From the main menu, select Call Alert. 2 Scroll to the call alert you want information on. 3 Press m. 4 Select View. Responding to Call Alerts in the Queue After you queue a call alert, you can respond to it by making a Direct Connect call to the sender or...
  • Page 36: Direct Talk Sm

    Direct Talk Off-Network Walkie-Talkie Direct Talk allows direct two-way phone-to-phone communications between two or more phones equipped with Direct Talk. You can make and receive Direct Talk calls even when network service is not available. You can talk to anyone on your code and channel within your range.
  • Page 37: Channels And Codes

    Exiting Direct Talk To set your phone to network mode when Direct Talk is active: 1 From the Direct Talk idle screen, press m. 2 Scroll to DT Options and press A under Select. 3 Select Exit DirecTalk. Switching to Network Please Wait displays. After a few seconds, the network idle screen appears.
  • Page 38 Direct Talk Making and Receiving Code Calls in Direct Talk Mode To make a code call using Direct Talk: 1 Press and hold the PTT button. DT Transmit appears on the first line of the display. Begin speaking after your phone emits the Direct Talk tone.
  • Page 39: Private Direct Talk Calls

    Private Direct Talk You can have a private conversation with another person using Direct Talk. When on a private Direct Talk call, no other parties can hear your conversation. In order to make a private Direct Talk call, you must use the valid Nextel 10-digit Personal Telephone Number (PTN) of the person you are calling.
  • Page 40: Making Emergency Calls In Direct Talk Sm Mode

    Direct Talk The display will return to the idle screen. Making Emergency Calls in Direct Talk Mode Emergency phone calls can be made in Direct Talk mode as long as you are within a Nextel coverage area. Dial 911 to be connected to an emergency response center.
  • Page 41 Using State Tone To set your phone to notify you with a tone that you are in Direct Talk: 1 From the setup screen, scroll to State Tone and press A under Change. 2 Select the time frame during which you want to be notified that you are in Direct Talk.
  • Page 42: Recent Calls

    Recent Calls The recent calls list stores the numbers of the 20 most recent calls you have made and received. To view the recent calls list: 1 From the idle screen, press the down arrow on the navigation key. -or- From the main menu, select Recent Calls.
  • Page 43: Deleting Recent Calls

    3 To store the number as a new entry, select [New Contact]. -or- To store the number to an existing entry, select the entry. 4 With the Contacts type field highlighted, scroll left or right to display the Contacts type you want to assign to the number.
  • Page 44: Entering Text

    Entering Text You can enter text into your phone using the traditional method of pressing a key several times for each character, or by pressing a key once for each letter while words likely to be the one you want are chosen from a database. You can also enter symbols and numbers into a text field.
  • Page 45: Special Function Keys

    2 Type a word by pressing one key for each letter. For example, to type “test” press 8 3 7 The displayed word may change as you type it. Do not try to correct the word as you go. Type to the end of the word before editing.
  • Page 46: Using Numeric Mode

    Entering Text These icons appear in the top row of your display: Shift is on. Caps lock is on. When neither of these icons appear, letters typed are lowercase. Note: Your phone automatically makes the first letter of a sentence uppercase. Punctuation Press 1 or 0 to insert punctuation.
  • Page 47: Contacts

    Contacts Contacts stores up to 600 numbers or addresses. Each Contacts entry can store several numbers or addresses. Information stored in Contacts is saved on your SIM card. A Contacts entry contains: • A name — A name is required if you are storing more than one number or address to the entry;...
  • Page 48: Viewing Contacts

    Contacts Note: You can store numbers up to 64 digits long, but every 20 digits must be separated by a pause or wait. See “Creating Pauses and Waits” on page 43. • A Speed Dial number — When you store a phone number, it is assigned a Speed Dial number.
  • Page 49: Creating Entries

    Showing Only Direct Connect Numbers and Talkgroups To set Contacts to show only entries that contain Direct Connect numbers and Talkgroups: 1 From the Contacts list, press m. 2 Select Filter. 3 With Show DC highlighted, press A under Select. To set Contacts to show all entries: 1 From the Contacts list, press m.
  • Page 50: Storing Numbers Faster

    Contacts Scroll to the Contacts type you want to assign. Press A under Select. 5 To store a number or address: With the # field highlighted (or ID for an email address, or IP for an IP address), press A under Change.
  • Page 51: Editing Entries

    To store numbers to Contacts from the idle screen: 1 Use the keypad to enter the number you want to store. 2 Press m. 3 Select Store Number. 4 To store the number as a new entry, select [New Contact]. -or- To store the number to an existing entry, select the entry.
  • Page 52: Checking Capacity

    Contacts Checking Capacity To see how many numbers are stored in Contacts: 1 From the Contacts list, press m. 2 Select Capacity. Creating Pauses and Waits When storing a number, you can program your phone to pause or wait between digits while dialing.
  • Page 53: Memo

    Memo Memo lets you store a number, make a call to that number, and save it to Contacts. To create a memo: 1 From the main menu, select Memo. 2 Enter the number using your keypad. 3 Press A under Store. To view the memo later: 1 From the main menu, select Memo.
  • Page 54: Call Forwarding

    Call Forwarding Call forwarding sends calls to the phone numbers you specify. You can forward all calls to one number or forward missed calls to different numbers depending on the reason you missed the call. You can forward phone lines 1 and 2 independently.
  • Page 55: Turning Off Call Forwarding

    Tip: In some fields, you can select an option by scrolling left or right instead of pressing A under Change. Turning Off Call Forwarding If you do not want all your calls forwarded, turn the feature off: 1 From the main menu, select Call Forward. 2 Press A under Change.
  • Page 56: Viewing Call Forwarding Settings

    Call Forwarding 7 To enter the number you want to forward this type of call to: Enter the number using your keypad. -or- Press A under Search. Select Contacts, Recent Calls, or Memo. Select the number you want to enter. 8 Press A under Ok.
  • Page 57: Advanced Calling Features

    Advanced Calling Features Call Waiting Call Waiting lets you receive a second call while on an active call. Call Waiting is always available, unless you turn it off for a specific call. If you are on a call and receive a second call, your phone emits a tone and displays a message saying you are receiving a second call.
  • Page 58: Putting A Call On Hold

    Advanced Calling Features Putting a Call on Hold 1 While on an active call, press m. 2 Select Hold. If you want to make the call active again, press A under Resume. Calling 2 People Putting a Call on Hold, Making a Second Call 1 Place or receive a phone call.
  • Page 59: Creating Pauses And Waits While Dialing

    Creating Pauses and Waits While Dialing You can enter a pause or wait while dialing a number. For more information on pauses and waits, see “Creating Pauses and Waits” on page To create a pause while dialing a phone number: 1 From the keypad, enter the digits you want to occur before the pause.
  • Page 60: Group Connect Calls

    Advanced Calling Features 2 Scroll to Last Call. 3 Press A under Select. To set your phone to call a Direct Connect number you choose: 1 From the main menu, select Settings > DC/GC Options > One Touch DC > Assigned Number.
  • Page 61: Call Timers

    Setting Up More Talkgroups You can set up more Talkgroups in 3 ways: • Using Group Connect Management* on MyNextel at nextel.com * You must be an account administrator to use Group Connect Management. • Contacting your Nextel Sales Representative at the time of activation •...
  • Page 62: Using Your Phone As A Modem

    Advanced Calling Features • Phone Reset — keeps a running total of your phone call minutes, until you reset it. • Phone Lifetime — displays the total minutes of all your phone calls. • DC/GC Reset — keeps a running total of all of your Direct Connect and Group Connect call minutes, until you reset it.
  • Page 63: Making Tty Calls

    2 With the phone’s display facing up, insert a data cable’s connector into the accessory connector, until you hear a click. 3 Insert the data plug into the COM port of the other device. When used as a modem, your phone has these data transfer modes: •...
  • Page 64 Advanced Calling Features From the main menu, select Settings > Phone Calls > TTY. This field must say On. Choosing a Mode Your phone supports these TTY modes: • TTY — You type and read text on your TTY device. •...
  • Page 65: Special Dialing Codes

    Special Dialing Codes Non-Emergency Numbers Nextel supports many “non-emergency” numbers (such as #77, 311,...) provided by local and state governments. These numbers are used to report non-emergency incidents. If the situation includes imminent danger or loss of life, you should dial 911.
  • Page 66: Nextel Phone Services

    Nextel Phone Services ® Contact Nextel Customer Care to obtain these services or for additional information: Note: Some services are not available outside of the continental United States. Caller ID Your phone can automatically display the phone number or name (if the 10-digit phone number is stored in your Contacts) of the person calling (unless blocked by the caller), enabling you to decide whether to take the call or forward it to voice...
  • Page 67: Call Restrictions

    Call Restrictions Call Restrictions You can prevent your phone from making or receiving long distance, incoming, and outgoing (except 911) calls. ® Nextel You can call Nextel 411 within the continental United States and Hawaii. Services include white and yellow page listings, driving directions, restaurant reservations, movie listings and showtimes, and local event information.
  • Page 68: Ring Tones

    Ring Tones To set the ring tone your phone makes when you receive phone calls, message notifications, or call alerts: 1 From the main menu, select Ring Tones. 2 Make sure Vibrate All is set to Off. 3 Scroll through the list of ring tones and select the one you want to assign.
  • Page 69: Ring And Vibrate

    8 When you are finished, press A under Done. These icons indicate how the ringer is set. v The phone always vibrates instead of making a sound. R The phone vibrates instead of making a sound for phone calls. u DC/GC speaker set to off. These icons may appear at the same time.
  • Page 70: Downloading More Ring Tones

    Ring Tones 6 Scroll to view ring tones assigned to features and Contact entries. Downloading More Ring Tones If you want to use other ring tones, you can download them into your phone for a fee. Check the Downloads menu option on your phone for a catalog of items available for purchase and download directly from your phone.
  • Page 71: Message Center

    Message Center The message center manages your messages. When you receive the following types of messages, you can access them through the message center: • Voice mail messages • Short Message Service (SMS) messages • Two-Way messages You can listen to or view these messages, delete them, or continue to store them in the message center.
  • Page 72: Receiving Messages

    Receiving Messages When you receive a voice mail message, Short Message Service (SMS) message, or Net alert, you have 2 ways to access the message: • Respond to the message notification that appears when the message is received. • Dismiss the message notification and access the message later through the message center.
  • Page 73: Message Center

    Message Center All your messages are stored in the message center. The message center shows how many messages you have of each type. To access your messages through the message center: 1 From the main menu, select Messages. 2 Scroll to the type of message you want to access.
  • Page 74: Voice Mail Messages

    Voice Mail Messages Receiving a Message When you receive a voice mail message, New Voice Mail Message appears on the display. To call Nextel’s voice mail system and listen to the message: Press A under Call. To dismiss the message notification: Press A under Back.
  • Page 75: Nextel Voice Mail

    If you are calling from a phone other than your i315, dial your 10-digit Nextel PTN. When you hear the greeting, press the star key to access your voice mail box. The system will prompt you to enter your password.
  • Page 76: Changing Your Password

    Nextel ® Voice Mail • Backup — press 1. • Rewind to beginning of message — press • Pause or continue the current message — press • Fast forward — press 3. • Fast forward to end of message — press 33. •...
  • Page 77: Recording Your Active Greeting

    2 Press 4 to access personal preferences. 3 Press 3 to access the record your name option. 4 Press 2 to record your name. 5 Press ** to return to the main menu. Recording Your Active Greeting You may want to include one or all of the following options in your greeting so that callers will know they are available.
  • Page 78: Automatic Playback

    Nextel ® Voice Mail 3 Enter the number of the greeting that you would like to be active. The system will confirm your active greeting number. 4 Press 1 to play your active greeting. 5 Press ** to return to the main menu. Greetings Schedule You can choose to have your greetings automatically activated based on a pre-determined...
  • Page 79: Delivery Options

    3 Press 2 to access playback preferences. 4 Press 1 to switch between the playback orders. 5 Press ** to return to the main menu. Recording, Forwarding, and Replying to Messages These functions allow you to record and send, reply to, or forward a message to an assigned destination address or group list number.
  • Page 80: Working With Group Lists

    Nextel ® Voice Mail To set a special delivery option: 1 After recording your message, but before sending it, press 5 for delivery options. 2 Press the number that corresponds with the desired delivery option: • Press 1 for urgent. •...
  • Page 81: Message Forwarding

    3 Press 4 to modify a group list. Enter the number of the group list you want to modify. 4 Press 1 to add a new recipient. 5 Press # to save your changes. 6 Press ** to return to the main menu. Deleting a group list: 1 From the main voice mail menu, press 4 to access personal options.
  • Page 82: Nextel Voice Mail Tree

    Nextel ® Voice Mail Nextel Voice Mail Tree ® ® Nextel Voice Mail Tree Main Menu Play Messages Record Messages Change Greetings Personal Options Retrieve Deleted Msgs Unheard Messages Nextel Customer Care Global Commands Previous Menu Main Menu Undelete Messages Additional Info (Help) Personal...
  • Page 83: Sms And Two-Way Messages

    SMS and Two-Way Messages SMS Messages Short Message Service (SMS) messages are short text messages, also called text and numeric messages. You can send SMS messages through any email account or on nextel.com. Your phone receives SMS messages sent to its SMS address, but does not send SMS messages.
  • Page 84: Two-Way Messages And Net Alerts

    SMS and Two-Way Messages Calling and Storing Numbers If an SMS message you receive contains a phone number, you can call that number by pressing s while viewing the message. If an SMS message you receive contains a phone number, Direct Connect number, or Talkgroup number you can call or send a call alert to that number, or store that number to Contacts.
  • Page 85 2 Select the message you want to view. From the Message Center 1 From the main menu, select Messages > Net Alert. 2 Press A under Goto. This takes you to your Message Inbox and lets you read messages through Wireless Data Services.
  • Page 86 SMS and Two-Way Messages To send a message to a sent address: 1 Scroll to the phone number or email address you want to send the message to and press A under Ok. 2 Select Compose New to compose and send a new message.
  • Page 87: Wireless Data Services

    Wireless Data Services You can use your phone’s Net feature to access a suite of wireless data products known as Wireless Data Services. Services include Text Messaging, Instant Messaging, Wireless Web, Address Book, Mobile Email and more. Most services require the activation of a rate plan with Wireless Data Services or the separate purchase of a Wireless Data Services plan.
  • Page 88: Accessing Wireless Data Services From Your Phone

    Wireless Data Services Accessing Wireless Data Services From Your Phone You must first enable security, on your phone, to receive Wireless Data Services. Enabling security secures your data during over-the-air transmission to and from your phone. See “Enabling Security” on page 6. To access your office or corporate e-mail, address book and other related services from your Nextel phone, you will need to download the Desk...
  • Page 89: Guides And Demos

    Tip: While navigating through Wireless Data Services screens, a number may appear to the left of the application or topic you want to access. Press the corresponding number on the keypad for quicker access to that application or topic. When transmitting highly personal or sensitive data, such as a credit card number, this iconE appears, indicating that the data is encrypted during transmission.
  • Page 90: Gps Enabled

    GPS Enabled Your phone’s GPS Enabled feature uses information from Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites orbiting the Earth to determine the approximate geographical location of your phone, expressed as latitude and longitude. The availability and accuracy of this location information (and the amount of time that it takes to calculate it) will vary depending on the environment in which you are using the GPS feature.
  • Page 91: Making An Emergency Call

    • When your GPS antenna is covered (for example, by your hand or other object) or facing the ground • In temperature extremes outside the operating limits of your phone Walking or driving very slowly may also substantially reduce GPS performance. Even where location information can be calculated in such situations, it may take much longer to do so, and your location estimate may...
  • Page 92: Viewing Your Approximate Location

    GPS Enabled GPS satellite signals and network assist data, it may take 30 seconds or more to determine the approximate location. This time will increase where there is reduced access to satellite signals. When your approximate location is determined, it is made available to the appropriate emergency response center.
  • Page 93: Enhancing Gps Performance

    • The number of satellites used to calculate the location. In general, more satellites make for better accuracy. To calculate your location again: Press A under Rfrsh. It may take your phone several minutes to complete the process of determining your location. During this time, a message usually appears on your phone’s display saying your phone is scanning for satellites.
  • Page 94 GPS Enabled • Stay in the open. The GPS feature works best where there is nothing between your phone and a large amount of open sky. If possible, go outside, away from tall buildings and foliage. While performance in a building is improved by moving closer to windows, glass with certain sun shielding films may block satellite signals.
  • Page 95: Updating Satellite Almanac Data

    Updating Satellite Almanac Data Another way to keep the GPS feature of your phone working well is to keep your satellite almanac data up to date. The United States government maintains an almanac of data about where GPS satellites are as they orbit the Earth.
  • Page 96: Using Gps With Map Software

    GPS Enabled To set your GPS privacy options: 1 From the main menu, select GPS > Privacy. 2 If your GPS PIN security feature is enabled, enter your GPS PIN. (See “Setting the GPS PIN Security Feature” for more information.) 3 Scroll to the privacy setting you want.
  • Page 97 location to the device running the map software, which displays your location on a map. Your phone provides an updated location every second and the map software displays your changing location on its map. See “Enhancing GPS Performance” on page 84 for more details on obtaining good location information.
  • Page 98 GPS Enabled 3 Insert the data plug into the COM port of your laptop or other device. Make sure no other application is using the COM port selected. Make sure the COM port settings of your laptop or other device are set to the following: •...
  • Page 99: Customizing Your Phone

    Customizing Your Phone Setting the Volume To set the volume of the sound coming from the phone’s earpiece or speaker: 1 From the main menu, select Settings > Volume. 2 Scroll to Earpiece to set the earpiece volume. -or- Scroll to Speaker to set the speaker volume. 3 Press A under Change.
  • Page 100: Seeing The Display Better

    Customizing Your Phone Seeing the Display Better To set the contrast of the display: 1 From the main menu, select Settings > Display/Info > Contrast. 2 Press A under Change. 3 Scroll left or right to set the contrast. 4 Press A under Ok. Using Settings Settings contains many submenus that let you customize your phone.
  • Page 101: Security Features

    DC/GC Options Features The DC/GC Options menu controls how your phone handles Direct Connect calls and Group Connect calls: • Tkgrp Silent — controls whether you hear Group Connect calls to your Talkgroup. See “Receiving Group Connect • Tkgrp Area — lets you define your Talkgroup area.
  • Page 102: Optional Features

    Customizing Your Phone • GPS PIN — enables and disables your phone’s GPS PIN security feature. See “Setting the GPS PIN Security Feature” on page 87. • Change Passwords — changes your phone unlock code, security code, SIM PIN, and GPS PIN.
  • Page 103: Games

    Games Your phone comes with pre-installed games. To access Games: 1 From the main menu, select Games. 2 Scroll to the desired game. 3 Press A under Select.
  • Page 104: Using A Headset

    Using a Headset If you use a headset or similar device with your phone, you can set your phone to send incoming sound to the headset only, or to the headset and the speaker at the same time: 1 From the main menu, select Settings > Advanced >...
  • Page 105: Nextel Customer Care

    Customer Care ® There are a number of features available with your Nextel service and your new i315 phone, so you may be overwhelmed at first. Relax! Nextel Customer Care is here to help. If the feature information and instructions in this guide do not...
  • Page 106: Nextel Worldwide ® Customer Care

    Nextel ® Customer Care ® Nextel Worldwide Customer Care When traveling outside of the U.S. and Canada, call +1 (360) 662-5202 for your Customer Care service needs. This customer care number is toll-free from your Nextel phone. International coverage, rates, and other information is available on nextel.com.
  • Page 107: Understanding Status Messages

    Understanding Status Messages You may receive status messages under certain conditions. Before contacting Nextel Customer Care, note the message, numeric code, and the conditions under which it appeared. The following table lists and describes some status messages. Status Messages Message Description The number that you entered is not Number Not in valid.
  • Page 108 Understanding Status Messages Status Messages Message Description An operational fault was detected Self Check Fail + with your phone. Note the numeric Number Code code, turn your phone off, and contact Nextel Customer Care. The incorrect PIN was entered PIN Blocked three consecutive times.
  • Page 109: Nextel Terms And Conditions Of Service

    Nextel Terms and ® Conditions of Service IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS ENTIRE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. This wireless service agreement (the “Agreement”), consisting of these Terms and Conditions and the Plan Information is an agreement between you individually or, if a business, your business entity or corporation (“Customer”), and the Nextel local operating affiliate authorized to provide service in the geographic region in which Customer’s billing...
  • Page 110 Nextel ® Terms and Conditions of Service conflicts with this Agreement, this Agreement shall govern. IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAYMENTS AND THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, NEXTEL AND CUSTOMER AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 1. ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT - Customer will have accepted and be bound by this Agreement if Customer (1) provides Nextel with a written or electronic signature;...
  • Page 111 to Customer, require an increase in the Deposit to the extent permitted by law. In this event, Customer must either furnish the increased Deposit to Nextel within a reasonable time of its receipt of notice or terminate the Agreement during this period without incurring any liability for early termination.
  • Page 112 Nextel ® Terms and Conditions of Service will not be liable to Nextel for early termination if service is terminated under the applicable return policy. Information about Nextel’s return policy, if applicable, will be made available to customer at the place of sale and will become a part of this Agreement.
  • Page 113 Service, use the Service to infringe the copyright of another, or upload or transmit any “virus”, “worm” or other malicious code. Customer shall not modify, disassemble, deinstall or alter the Equipment in any manner, except in accordance with the use instructions accompanying the Equipment.
  • Page 114 Nextel ® Terms and Conditions of Service Only certain Internet sites may be accessed by Customer, and certain Wireless Data Services may not be available in all areas where Service is provided. Content - Customer may, from time to time, access through Wireless Data Services statements, opinions, graphics, photos, music, services and other information (“Content”), including Content...
  • Page 115 6. SERVICE AVAILABILITY - Service is generally available to Customer when Customer is within the operating range of the Nextel network or within the range of a provider with which Nextel has a reciprocal service arrangement (“Service Area”). Customer acknowledges that any map, diagram or other illustration of Customer’s Service Area is only an estimate and actual service coverage may vary.
  • Page 116 Nextel ® Terms and Conditions of Service sale. CUSTOMER’S SERVICE PLAN INFORMATION SHALL BE CONSIDERED PART OF THIS AGREEMENT. Rates charged to Customer include monthly access charges and may include activation and other fees associated with features such as voicemail and caller identification.
  • Page 117 Customer responds within six (6) seconds of receiving the Call Alert. Text and numeric messaging will be charged on a per message basis; however, Customer may elect to purchase a certain number of messages for a fixed monthly price. Any messages in excess of Customer’s allotted messages will be charged at the per message rate.
  • Page 118 Nextel ® Terms and Conditions of Service not limited to, a Universal Service Fund assessment and a Telephone Relay Service fee. Nextel also imposes a Federal Programs Cost Recovery (“FPCR”) fee that is not a tax or government mandated, but is kept by Nextel to recover Nextel’s costs for complying with Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) programs and mandates.
  • Page 119 TO PAY AND SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE INTEREST. Nextel’s acceptance of late or partial payments (even if marked “paid in full” or similar notations) shall not waive Nextel’s right to collect the full amount due under this Agreement, plus any additional amounts charged under this paragraph. If Nextel obtains the services of a collection or repossession agency or an attorney to assist in remedying any breach of this Agreement by...
  • Page 120 Nextel ® Terms and Conditions of Service otherwise specified in Customer’s Service Plan, any unused minutes or other allotted Services under Customer’s Service Plan will not be carried over to any other billing cycle. If Customer’s Service is terminated for any reason (including if Customer’s Number is ported) before the end of any billing cycle, no credit or refund will be provided for unused minutes or other allotted...
  • Page 121 Dishonored Checks - Nextel may charge Customer up to the highest amount permitted by law for any check or other instrument tendered by Customer and returned unpaid by a financial institution for any reason. 10. SUSPENSION, LIMITATION OR TERMINATION OF SERVICE OR THIS AGREEMENT - General - Nextel may limit, suspend or terminate Customer’s Service or this Agreement at any time and without providing...
  • Page 122 Nextel ® Terms and Conditions of Service may modify the terms of Service before reactivating Service to Customer and may require Customer to provide Nextel with an initial Deposit or an additional Deposit. 11. RELEASE OF CUSTOMER INFORMATION - Privacy - Wireless systems use radio channels to transmit communications that may be accidentally or intentionally intercepted.
  • Page 123 whether personally identifying information, or “customer proprietary network information” (“CPNI”) within the meaning of 47 U.S.C. § 222 and its implementing regulations (“CPNI Regulations”) that Nextel collects, possesses or develops about Customer to: (1) provide Customer with Equipment, Service, or customer support;...
  • Page 124 Nextel ® Terms and Conditions of Service 12. EQUIPMENT - Customer shall provide Nextel with an initial payment in the amount required by Nextel, to be applied towards any amount owed to Nextel one (1) year from the effective date of the Agreement.
  • Page 125 13. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES - NEXTEL MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, STATUTORY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT CONCERNING CUSTOMER’S SERVICE OR THE EQUIPMENT. NEXTEL DOES NOT AUTHORIZE ANYONE TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY ON ITS BEHALF, AND CUSTOMER SHOULD NOT RELY ON ANY SUCH STATEMENT(S).
  • Page 126 Nextel ® Terms and Conditions of Service omission of any carrier or service provider other than Nextel; or (7) acts of God, acts of public enemies, acts of the government, acts or failure to act of Customer, its agents, employees or subcontractors, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, corrosive substances in the air or other hazardous environmental conditions, strikes,...
  • Page 127 of the Service or Equipment; (3) Customer’s connection to the Service or Equipment; (4) Customer’s violation of this Agreement; or (5) Customer’s violation of any rights of a third party. 16. DISPUTE RESOLUTION - THIS SECTION PROVIDES FOR THE RESOLUTION OF MOST DISPUTES OR CLAIMS THROUGH ARBITRATION INSTEAD OF COURT TRIALS AND CLASS ACTIONS.
  • Page 128 Nextel ® Terms and Conditions of Service THE AAA, ITS WIRELESS INDUSTRY ARBITRATION RULES AND OTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING ARBITRATION PROCEDURES AND FEES CAN BE FOUND BY CALLING THE AAA AT 1-800-778-7879 OR VISITING ITS WEBSITE AT http://www.adr.org. ANY ARBITRATION SHALL BE CONDUCTED BY A SINGLE NEUTRAL ARBITRATOR.
  • Page 129 PLAINTIFF OR AS A CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLAIM ON A CLASS OR CONSOLIDATED BASIS OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY. CUSTOMER AND NEXTEL BOTH AGREE THAT ANY ARBITRATION WILL BE CONDUCTED ON AN INDIVIDUAL AND NOT ON A CONSOLIDATED, CLASS-WIDE OR REPRESENTATIVE BASIS AND THAT IF ARBITRATION IS NOT CONDUCTED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS, THIS SECTION 16 SHALL...
  • Page 130 Nextel ® Terms and Conditions of Service shall be considered delivered when directed to Nextel Customer Care department and received by Nextel. Oral and electronic notice to Nextel shall be considered delivered on the date reflected in Nextel’s records. To ensure receipt of notice, Customer shall notify Nextel of any changes in Customer’s email or mailing address.
  • Page 131: Safety And General Information

    Portable Radio Product Operation and EME Exposure Your Motorola radio product is designed to comply with the following national and international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic energy (EME): •...
  • Page 132: Phone Operation

    “IN USE”. Holding the antenna affects call quality and may cause the radio product to operate at a higher power level than needed. Approved Accessories For a list of approved Motorola accessories call 1-800-453-0920, or visit our website at www.motorola.com/iden.
  • Page 133 The SAR information reported to the FCC includes the FCC-accepted Motorola testing protocol, assessment procedure, and measurement uncertainty range for this product.
  • Page 134: Electro Magnetic Interference/Compatibility

    Safety and General Information Electro Magnetic Interference/Compatibility Note: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility. Facilities To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio product in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so.
  • Page 135: Operational Warnings

    Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Use While Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of radio products in the area where you drive.
  • Page 136: Operational Cautions

    Safety and General Information as grain, dust or metal powders, and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not always posted. Blasting Caps and Areas To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio product when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area,...
  • Page 137: Accessory Safety Information

    Clean the external surfaces of the radio product with a damp cloth, using a mild solution of dishwashing detergent and water. Some household cleaners may contain chemicals that could seriously damage the radio product. Avoid the use of any petroleum-based solvent cleaners. Also, avoid applying liquids directly on the radio product.
  • Page 138 Safety and General Information • The cord size is 18AWG for lengths up to 100 feet and 16AWG for lengths up to 150 feet. • Do not operate any battery charger if it has received a sharp blow, has been dropped, or has been damaged in any way;...
  • Page 139: Motorola Limited Warranty

    PURCHASED IN THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA What Does this Warranty Cover? Subject to the exclusions contained below, Motorola, Inc. warrants its Motorola iDEN Digital Mobile and Portable Handsets ("Products"), Motorola-branded or certified accessories sold for use with these Products ("Accessories") and...
  • Page 140 (c) use of the Products or Accessories for commercial purposes or subjecting the Product or Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions; or (d) other acts which are not the fault of Motorola, are excluded from coverage. Use of Non-Motorola Products and Accessories.
  • Page 141 Who is covered? This warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser, and is not transferable. What will Motorola Do? Motorola, at its option, will at no charge repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any Products, Accessories or Software that does not conform to this warranty.
  • Page 142 Motorola software. Motorola software may only be copied into, used in, and redistributed with, the Products associated with such Motorola software. No other use, including without limitation disassembly of such Motorola software or exercise of the exclusive rights reserved for Motorola, is permitted.
  • Page 143: Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products (International)

    80% of rated capacity, or b. the battery develops leakage. MOTOROLA, at its option, will at no charge either repair the Product (with new or reconditioned parts), replace it (with a new or reconditioned...
  • Page 144 Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products (International) MOTOROLA cannot be responsible in any way for any ancillary equipment not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product, or for operation of the Product with any ancillary equipment, and all such equipment if expressly excluded from this warranty.
  • Page 145 Product or parts infringe a patent, and Motorola will pay those costs and damages finally awarded against the end user purchaser in any such suit which are...
  • Page 146 Product or parts as established by MOTOROLA. MOTOROLA will have no liability with respect to any claim of patent infringement which is based upon the combination of the Product or parts...
  • Page 147: Patent And Trademark Information

    Communications, Inc. MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo and all other trademarks indicated as such herein are trademarks of Motorola, Inc. ® Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. © 2004 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. Microsoft and Microsoft Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 148: Index

    Index Numerics 3-way calling 49 Accessories 16 safety 128 Alpha mode 35 Backlight 91 Battery care 5 charging 4 door 2 inserting 3 safety 127 Baud rate 93 Call alerts 25 deleting 26 queue 25 receiving 25 responding 25, 26 sending 25 sorting 26 viewing 25...
  • Page 149 SIM card 38 storing fast 41 storing from idle screen 42 storing from Memo 41, 44 storing from recent calls 33, type 33, 38 viewing 39 Customer Care 96 DC/GC Options 92 see also Direct Connect calls, Group Connect calls, and call alerts Dialing codes non-emergency numbers 56...
  • Page 150 Index Keypad 1 locking 15, 92 Language 91 Lists, see menus Memo 44 calling from 44 creating 44 editing 44 storing to Contacts 41, 44 viewing 44 Memory ring tones 61 Menu key 1, 9 Menus 9 context-sensitive 1, 9 main menu 10 Message center 63, 65 see also messages...
  • Page 151 viewing 33 Redialing 22, 91 Ring tones 38, 59 deleting 61 downloading 61 memory 61 off 59 setting 59 setting in Contacts 40, 60 vibrate 59 viewing assigned 60 Ringer 90 see also Ring tones off 90 Safety 122 accessory 128 battery 127 electromagnetic interference medical devices 125...
  • Page 152 Index Two-Way messages 75 receiving 75 sending 76 Voice mail 65 changing password 67 greetings 68 group lists 71 message forwarding 72 playing messages 66 receiving 65 sending calls to 20 setting up 8, 66 Voice name 39 Volume, setting 90, 92 Waits dialing 50 storing 43...

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