Page 1 ® Nextel ® iDEN Digital Multi-Service Data-Capable Phone i500plus User’s Guide @NTN9074D@ NTN9074-D...
Page 2: I 500 Plus Phone Features Bookmark
500 plus 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. Learning to Use Your i 500 plus Phone Tear off the Quick Reference Card located on the back cover, complete the information and keep it handy.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Con tents i 500 plus Phone Features Bookmark... 2 Learning to Use Your i 500 plus Phone ... 2 Table of Contents ... i Table of Contents... i Introduction ... 1 Welcome to Nextel® ... 1 Questions? ... 3 Getting Started ...
Page 4 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 Edit a Private ID or Associated Name ... 19 Erasing List Entries ... 19 List Manager ...
Page 5: 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... 45 Additional Phone Services ... 47 About This Section ... 47 Call Waiting ... 47 Accept Call ...
Page 6 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 ... 60 Receiving/Responding to a Call Alert ... 60 Call Alert Queuing ...
Page 7 Entering Internet Addresses ... 79 Frequently Asked Questions ... 80 Customizing the i 500 plus Phone ... 83 About This Section ... 83 Changing the Display Language... 83 Selectable Backlight Timer... 83 Setting the Ringer Volume Selecting a Ring Style Programming Menus...
Page 9: Introduction
Bookmark”, attached to the front cover of this guide, which you can use as a placeholder. It has a picture of the i500plus phone with all of the components clearly labeled. Also, the back of this guide includes a topic Index to help you look up specific information throughout the guide.
Page 10 You can customize your i 500plus phone and make it behave the way you want it to. Learn how in this section. Quick Guide to i500plus Phone Functions—Enables experienced cellular phone and two-way radio users to get started right away! Other Nextel Advantages—In addition to all of the previously...
Page 11: 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.
Page 12: Nextel Business Solutions
Responsible for keeping in touch with building maintenance workers or project team members? You can use your i500plus phone as a two-way radio for a fraction of the cost of cellular calls. (For details see “Nextel Direct Connect®” on page 57.)
Page 13: 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.
Page 14: Attaching The Battery
Remove the cover by sliding it away from the antenna and lift the battery out of the phone. Charging the Battery Your i500plus phone comes with the Standard Travel Charger. You can charge your battery with the phone on or off. To charge your i500plus phone using the Standard Travel Charger: Attach the charger to your phone’s Side Charging Jack.
Page 15: Battery Charging Status
Network, you will see a “Welcome to Nextel” message and a connecting message. When Phone Ready appears on the display, you are ready to use your i500plus phone! Phone Off Press and hold f until you see the message Powering Off.
Page 16: Activating Your I 500 Plus Phone
500 plus phone in your local calling area. Your Nextel Phone Status Your i500plus phone has a “Status Light” indicator. The “Status Light” shows you, at a glance, the status of your connection (see Features Bookmark on inside cover).
Page 17: 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.): •...
Page 18: Receiving New Mail Messages
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.
Page 19: Deactivating Keypad Lock
Deactivating Keypad Lock Simultaneously press * and #. The message Keypad Unlocked displays. Or, press * followed by #. Display Icons After you turn on your phone, the following icons may appear on the display: Signal Strength Indicator: Shows the signal strength. Six bars indicate the strongest signal.
Page 20: Modes And Menus
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:...
Page 21: Quick Guide To I 500 Plus Phone Functions
Ending a Phone Call Last Number Redial Emergency Dial Receiving a Phone Call Quick Guide to i500plus Phone Functions Action Press * then # then 1 then ounder “OK”. After you program your phone number, this option will read “Edit”.
Page 22: Private Mode
Private Mode You must be in Private mode to perform private two-way radio functions. Press m Phone to Private mode. Function Sending a Private Call Group Mode You must be in Group mode to perform group two- way radio functions. Press m Private to Group mode.
Page 23: 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. You can create and edit your lists using any of the following methods: •...
Page 24: Phone Based
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. Once you have stored an individual, you can call them by scrolling through the list and finding their name, using the speed dial number or using Nextel Direct Connect (see “Nextel Direct Connect®”...
Page 25: Pause Digit Entry
• Enter your PIN to access your messages. You can program your i500plus phone to enter all of the above information for you. All you have to do is separate each entry with a pause. If you were to program your phone to automatically input the above information, the stored data would look like this 17035551234P#P1234.
Page 26: Editing Stored List Entries
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.
Page 27: Edit A Private Id Or Associated Name
Edit a Private ID or Associated Name Press * then # then 2 then 2. At the Prvt ID List Edit screen, pressounder “OK”. At the Edit Entry? screen, pressounder “OK”. Press lr until the desired entry appears, pressounder “OK”. Edit the desired information (Private ID, Name) and presso under “Store”.
Page 28: List Manager
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.
Page 29 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: From the List Manager main menu, scroll down to “Send” and press Select the list you want to send from your phone to the website. You may select Speed Dial, Private ID, Talkgroup, or All.
Page 30: Iden Organizer
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. To so so, you will need to provide the following information: –...
Page 31: 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. NOTE: For most Phone functions, you will need to be in Phone Mode.
Page 32: Programming Your Own Phone Number
Programming Your Own Phone Number For later reference, you may want to store your own phone number. To do so, follow the steps below: Press * then # then 1 thenounder “OK”. (After phone number is programmed, option will read “Edit”.) Enter your phone number.
Page 33: Making Calls From The Stored List
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 Press lr to select the individual you want to call.
Page 34: Emergency/Non-Emergency Dial
The Nextel Worldwide make keeping in touch easier than ever when you travel internationally. With your i500plus phone you can use the International Roaming feature to call clients, partners and co-workers, check voice mail, and more. Whether your closing a major deal in Asia or negotiating a new contract in Canada—your i500plus phone will use an iDEN...
Page 35: Plus Dialing
Plus Dialing This feature enables you to place an International call from any country—without entering the local international access code. Press and hold 0 for two seconds. A “0” appears, then changes to a “+”. NOTE: The network translates the “+” into the appropriate interna- tional access code needed to place the call.
Page 36: Nextel Voice Mail Service
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 Setting Up Your Voice Mailbox New Message Indicators About Voice Mail Menus...
Page 37: Setting Up Your Voice Mailbox
Using your Nextel phone, dial your 10-digit Nextel Personal Telephone Number (PTN). If you are calling from a phone other than your Nextel i500plus phone, dial your 10-digit Nextel Personal Telephone Number (PTN). When you hear the greeting, press * to access your voice mail account.
Page 38: New Message Indicators
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. Delay Voice/Mail Alerts During Phone Call Through your programming menu (*#15), you can delay Voice Mail and Message Mail Alerts so that users are not interrupted by the alert tone while on a call.
Page 39: Logging Into Voice Mail
Menus” on page 12 for additional informa- tion.) If you are calling from a phone other than your Nextel i500plus phone, dial your ten- digit Nextel i500plus phone number. When you hear Nextel’s Welcome greeting, press * to access your voice mail account, then skip to step 6 below.
Page 40: Listening Options
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 500 plus phone. (Tip: You can leave yourself a message.) Listening Options With Nextel’s Voice Mail Service you can listen to messages either...
Page 41: Saving/Deleting Messages
Pause/continue the current message. Fast forward 6 seconds. Fast forward to end of message. Play the date and time stamp. Options available while message is playing or after it has played: Copy a message to another subscriber. (See “Voice Mail Features: Advanced”...
Page 42: Choosing Order To Play Unheard Messages
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: Log into voice mail (see “Logging Into Voice Mail”...
Page 43: Recording Your Name
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: Log into voice mail. (see “Logging Into Voice Mail” on page 31 and follow steps 1 through 6).
Page 44: Automatic Playback
To record or alter your greeting at any time follow the steps below: Log into voice mail (see “Logging Into Voice Mail” on page 31 and follow steps 1 through 6). Press 3 to change your Greeting. Press 1 to play, 2 to record, or 3 to delete your active greeting.
Page 45: Voice Mail Features: Advanced
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 prep-...
Page 46: Special Delivery Options
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 Private Notification of Non-Delivery Future Delivery To set a special delivery option, follow the steps below: Log into voice mail (see “Logging Into Voice Mail”...
Page 47: Greetings Schedule
Another list of options will be presented. Select the desired option. Enter the destination mailbox or group number of the recipient(s). Press # to send. 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.
Page 48 To record your greetings, follow the steps below: Log into voice mail (see “Logging Into Voice Mail” on page 31). Press 3 to reach the Greetings menu. Press 4 to modify another greeting. Enter the greeting number you wish to create or modify. Press 2 to record a greeting.
Page 49: Working With Group Lists
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.
Page 50 Modifying a Group List Log into voice mail (see Press 4 to access Personal Options. Press 2 to access Group Lists. Press 4 to modify a Group List. Enter the number of the Group List you want to modify. Press 1 to add a new recipient. Press # to save your changes.
Page 51: Message Forwarding
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.
Page 52 Enabling/Disabling Message Forwarding Log into voice mail (“Logging Into Voice Mail” on page 31 and follow steps 1 through 6). Press 4 to access Personal Options. Press 5 to modify Forwarding Options. Select the applicable option: • If Message Forwarding is disabled, press 3 to enable it. •...
Page 53: Time And Date Charts
If you have purchased a pager and you would like your pager to notify you of incoming messages to your i500plus phone when it is turned off, you can activate this feature. To do so, call Nextel Customer Care at 1- 800-639-6111 or dial 611 from your Nextel phone.
Page 54 Enabling/Disabling Pager Notification Log into voice mail (see “Logging Into Voice Mail” on page 31 and follow steps 1 through 6). Press 4 to access Personal Options. Press 3 to change Pager Notification Options. Select the applicable option below: • If Pager Notification is enabled press 3 to disable it. •...
Page 55: Additional Phone Services
Call Waiting allows you to receive a second call while you are talking on the phone. With the i500plus phone you can switch between calls so you never have to miss a call. By default, Call Waiting is always ON unless you turn it OFF for a specific call.
Page 56: Switching Between Calls
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 .
Page 57: Call Forwarding
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 Press n until you see “Forwd”. Pressounder “Forwd”.
Page 58: Transferring Calls 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).
Page 59: 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. Whether it’s your office calling with a last minute schedule change, or a customer trying to reach you with an important question, you’ll be able to retrieve and respond to pages immediately, all from your Nextel...
Page 60: Notification Of New Pages
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.
Page 61: Viewing Stored Pages
Viewing Stored Pages While in Phone Ready mode (see “Modes and Menus” on page 12) pressounder “Mail”. If Mesg Mail isn’t highlighted already, press 2 to select it. Pressounder “OK”. Pressounder “Read”. Use the on the side of the phone to scroll through messages. Pressounder “Save”...
Page 62 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.
Page 63: Email 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. •...
Page 64: Using Your Phone As A Modem
Network, you can conveniently access the time-critical information you need when you’re on the go. With Nextel Online Dial-Up Service, simply connect the data cable (sold separately) to your i500plus and your computer or PDA to access email, field service reports, or the Internet.
Page 65: 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.
Page 66: 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.
Page 67: Selecting A Name From A Stored List
Selecting a Name from a Stored List Press m until you see Prvt Ready. Press lr to scroll through the names. press n until “Name” appears. Press the first initial of the name then press lr to scroll through the names. Press and hold the Push-To-Talk button on the side of the phone.
Page 68: Sending A Call Alert
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.
Page 69: Call Alert Queuing
Talkgroup by providing you with a Talkgroup number for each Talkgroup. After you have the number, you can assign each Talkgroup number a name and store it in your i500plus phone (see “Naming a Talkgroup” on page 62). Talkgroups appear on your display as numbers or programmed names such as SALES TEAM or Talkgrp 5.
Page 70: Naming A Talkgroup
Naming a Talkgroup Press * then # then 2 then 3. Pressounder “OK”. At Add New Entry?, pressounder “OK”. At Enter ID, enter the desired Talkgroup number. Pressounder “Store”. At Enter Name, enter the desired Talkgroup name. Pressounder “Store”. Making a Group Call From Group Mode, press lr to scroll to the desired Talk- group.
Page 71: Group-Silent Programming
Group-Silent Programming Group-Silent Programming enables you to silence incoming alerts and voices: Turning Group-Silent On/Off Press * then # then 3 then 8. Pressounder “On” or “Off”. (The available option depends on the current setting being used. For example, if “On” is the cur- rent setting, “Off”...
Page 73: Net Mode
Net Mode uses your phone’s built-in micro-browser to access a new suite of wireless data products known as Nextel Online 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.
Page 74: Net Mode Navigation Keys
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.
Page 75: Launching The Browser
Launching the Browser Just as you use Netscape Navigator 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: Press until the Net Ready screen displays.
Page 76: Using T9® Text Input
® 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”...
Page 77: Entering Text Using T9 Text Input (Word Mode)
Shift: Press and hold 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 apostrophe.
Page 78: Entering Text Using Alpha Mode & Adding Words To The T9 Data- Base
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.
Page 79: Entering Punctuation And Symbols
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 not the one you want, press Then press...
Page 80: Entering Numbers
Entering Numbers From any screen that displays one of the four text entry modes (word, alpha, SYM, NUM), press the rightountil “NUM” displays. 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.
Page 81: Nextel Online Wireless Internet Services
Nextel Online Wireless Internet Services Nextel Online extends the power of the internet to your Nextel data- capable 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.
Page 82: Msn Mobile
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…...
Page 83 Travel Weather News Finance Nextel Online Wireless Internet Services 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.
Page 84 Sports Entertainment Personalize 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.
Page 85: Nextel 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.
Page 86: To Recall A Bookmark
To recall a bookmark: From your homepage’s Bookmarks direc- tory, scroll down and highlight the book- mark 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.
Page 87: Entering Internet Addresses
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.
Page 88: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Question What is a bookmark? Is there a limit to the number of sites I can bookmark? Are entries such as passwords case sensitive? When can I change the text input mode? Is there a limit to the number of words I can add to the T9 database? How long will my words be...
Page 89 Question Is there a limit to the length of the word to be added to the database? When entering text, how can I change cases? What's the best way to synchronize existing lists on my phone with List Manager? I don’t have phone numbers stored on my Nextel data- capable phone.
Page 90 Question List Manager data is not being transmitted from the web to my phone. Why? Where is the IMEI number? Why does an error message appear when I try to access a website? There are three potential reasons data sent from the website does not appear on your phone.
Page 91: Customizing The I 500 Plus Phone
Selecting a Ring Style Programming Menus Changing the Display Language You can customize the i500plus phone to display menus in English, Spanish, French, or Portuguese. The default language is English. To change the display language: Press * then # then 7 then 0.
Page 92: Setting The Ringer Volume
The lowest setting is “Volume Silent.” 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. Your Nextel phone has nine selectable ring styles.
Page 93: 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. Press n until you see the “Prgm” option. Pressounder “Prgm”.
Page 94: Programming Menus Shortcut And Options
Programming Menus Shortcut and Options Press *, # then enter the Option Number from the following table: Option Menu Option Number Own Ph# Own PvtID Mail Display Manual Lock:On/Off Auto Lock:On/Off Auto Answer: On/Off Last Call Timer Display Timer: On/Off Reset Timer Total Timer 1 Minute...
Page 95 Option Menu Option Number Delay Voice/ Mail Alerts Selectable Backlight Timer Phone/Prvt List Phone List Edit Prvt ID List Edit Talkgrp List Program Area List Program Ringer Volume Set Ring Style Mail Volume Earpiece Volume Keypad Volume Programming Menus Function Delays Voice Mail and Message Mail Alerts so that you are not interrupted by the alert tone while on a call.
Page 96 Option Menu Option Number Speaker Volume Spkr Vol Set Tone Silent Group: On/Off Change Passcode Set Baud Rate Data Ring Volume Pgm Data# IP Address Reset KBytes Tx/Rx Lines per Screen Language Function Temporarily adjust the Private/Group speaker volume for noisy environments. Turn the speaker volume set tones on or off.
Page 97 Warning Option Menu Option Number Feature Reset Master Clear Master Reset Change Service Key Network ID 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.
Page 98: Ordering Information
914-3240 or contact your Nextel Authorized Representative. Call Nextel Customer Care at 1-800-639-6111 or 611 from your i500plus phone to order any services discussed in this guide, including Nextel Online Services, Direct Connect, Additional Phone Services, Voice Mail, Paging Features and much more!
Page 99: Accessories
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. For best charging results, leave it off.
Page 100: Travel Chargers
Insert the Charger’s power supply into an electrical outlet (110V/220V/240V International). Insert the DC plug into the Side Charging Jack of your i500plus phone. The power light (green LED) turns on when the Rapid Travel Charger is receiving power.
Page 101: Cigarette Lighter Adapter
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. The power light (green LED) will light when the Cigarette Lighter Adapter is receiving power.
Page 102: Desktop Dual-Pocket Charger
Desktop Dual-Pocket Charger The Desktop Dual-Pocket Charger charges Motorola authorized batteries, as listed on Page 91, for the i500plus phone. NOTE: The Desktop Dual-Pocket Charger should only be powered by the included Rapid Power Supply. The Charger will flash both LEDs red if the Standard Travel charger is attached.
Page 103: Adding And Removing A Battery From The Rear Pocket
To remove the Battery, pull it forward, then up and out of the Charger. NOTE: If a battery is in the rear pocket and the i500plus phone with a battery is inserted into the front pocket, the battery in the front pocket will charge to full capacity before the battery in the rear pocket is charged.
Page 104 5 C (113 No LED indication— • Check that the i500plus phone with battery, or a battery alone, is inserted correctly. • Make sure that the power supply is plugged into an appropriate AC outlet and that the connector is properly seated.
Page 105: 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.
Page 106: Dash Mount Holder
Simultaneously press the release buttons located on each side of the Audio Adapter. 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...
Page 107: Swivel Belt Clip
Clip and lift the phone out. Leather Carry Case The Leather Carry Case protects your i500plus phone while on the go. Its leather belt clip attaches easily to your belt or purse. The front of the Carry Case is a clear plastic cover which enables you to use your i500plus phone without removing it from its case.
Page 108: Hands-Free Car Kit
Hands-Free Car Kit 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. When the phone is turned off, the Hands-Free Car Kit charges the Standard battery in 75 minutes to 90% capacity.
Page 109 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. Remove the vehicle’s cigarette lighter from the cigarette lighter receptacle.
Page 111: 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.
Page 112 Status Messages User Busy in Private User (Target) Busy in Data Service Restricted Service Not Available System Busy Try Later Status Messages Service Conflict Please Try Again Self Check Error Self Check Fail Message Description The phone that you called is busy in a Private call. The phone that you called is busy using Nextel Online services.
Page 113: Nextel Terms And Conditions Of Service
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”). By calling to activate service, Customer applies and subscribes for Services provided by Nextel (the “Company”) and confirms that Customer has read, understands, agrees to and accepts the terms and conditions stated herein.
Page 114 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.
Page 115 Worldwide, Nextel Direct Connect, and Nextel Business Networks are trademarks and/or service marks of Nextel Communications, Inc. , Motorola, i500plus phone, VibraCall, and Call Alert, are trademarks; and iDEN and Turbo Dial are registered trademarks of Motorola, Inc. ® Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off.
Page 116: Safety And General Information
The output power level typically may vary over a range from 0.00024 watts to 0.6 watts. Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy 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: •...
Page 117: Interference To Medical And Personal Electronic Devices
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.
Page 118: Use While Driving
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 •...
Page 119: Cleaning And Drying Considerations
Operational Cautions Damaged Antennas Caution 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.
Page 120: Accessory Safety Information
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.
Page 121: Warranty Information
80% of rated capacity, or 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 Product), or refund the purchase price of the Product during the warranty period provided it is returned in accordance with the terms of this warranty.
Page 122 Product item, transportation and insurance prepaid, to an authorized warranty service location. Warranty service will be provided by MOTOROLA through one of its authorized warranty service locations. If you first contact the company which sold you the Product (e.g., dealer or communication service provider), it can facilitate your obtaining warranty service.
Page 123 MOTOROLA, nor will MOTOROLA have any liability for the use of ancillary equipment or software not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product or any parts thereof.
Page 124: Limited Warranty
80% of rated capacity, or 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 Product), or refund the purchase price of the Product during the warranty period provided it is returned in accordance with the terms of this warranty.
Page 125 Product item, transportation and insurance prepaid, to an authorized warranty service location. Warranty service will be provided by MOTOROLA through one of its authorized warranty service locations. If you first contact the company which sold you the Product (e.g., dealer or communication service provider), it can facilitate your obtaining warranty service.
Page 126 MOTOROLA which is attached to or sued in connection with the Product or any parts thereof. In no event shall MOTOROLA be liable for any incidental, special or consequential damages arising from any claim of patent infringement or alleged infringement.
Page 127: Patent And Trademark Information
Business Gets Done are trademarks and/or service marks of Nextel Communications, Inc. www.nextel.com. , Motorola, iDEN, Call Alert, i500plus phone, Turbo Dial, VibraCall, and Message Mail are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola, Inc. ® Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off.
Page 129: Index
Accessing New Pages Accessories Accessory Safety Information Activating Your Greeting Schedule Activating Your i700plus Phone Additional Phone Services Alerts Attaching the Battery Audio Adapter Automatic Redial Backlight Timer Batteries Battery Charging Status Battery Strength Indicator Icon Business Networks Call Alert Queuing Call Forward Indicator Call Forwarding Call Hold...
Page 130 Programming Menus Programming Menus Shortcut and Options Programming Your Own Phone Number Questions? Quick Guide to i500plus Functions Quick Reference Card Quickstore of Phone Numbers Quickstore of Private IDs Receiving a Group Call Receiving Private Calls Receiving/Ending a Phone Call www.nextel.com...
Page 131 Talkgroup Naming Time and Date Charts Transferring Calls to Voice Mail Travel Charger Turning Call Waiting Off Turning Your i500plus Phone On/Off Two-Way Radio Urgent Using the Private/Group Speaker Using Your Phone as a Modem View Page Immediately Viewing a Page...

Motorola i500plus User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction

Getting Started

Using Stored Lists

Phone Mode

Net Mode

Customizing the I 500 Plus Phone

Other Important Information

Quick Links

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