Page 1: Table Of Contents
Introduction ... 1 Welcome to Nextel® ... 1 Customer Care... 3 Ordering Information ... 4 Driving Safety Tips... 4 Getting Started ... 7 i 550 plus Phone Features... 8 Batteries... 8 Turning Your i 550 plus Phone On/Off... 11 Enabling Security ... 11 Receiving Over-the-Air Programming ...
Page 2 Phone Mode ... 31 Digital Cellular... 31 Making Phone Calls ... 31 Placing International Phone Calls ... 34 Receiving a Phone Call ... 36 Last 10 Numbers Received/Sent Calls List ... 37 Ending a Phone Call ... 38 Standard Features ... 39 Additional Phone Services ...
Page 3 Net Mode ... 79 Wireless Web Navigation Keys... 80 Starting the Microbrowser ... 80 Customizing the i 550 plus Phone ... 83 Changing the Display Language... 83 Setting the Time and Date Format ... 84 Backlight Timer ... 85 Keypad Silence ... 86 Setting the Ringer Volume ...
Page 4 nextel.com...
Page 5: Introduction
Welcome to Nextel Thank you for choosing Nextel as your wireless communications provider. Your i550plus phone enables you to enjoy clear connections through Nextel’s All Digital National Network. In addition, with Nextel Worldwide Service you can use your i550plus phone to roam...
Page 6 Also see the Nextel Wireless Web User’s Guide. Programming—You can customize your i550plus phone and make it behave the way you want it to. Learn how in this section.
Page 7: Customer Care
Or, call us at 1-800-639-6111 or dial 611 from your Nextel phone. To complement the i550plus phone and Nextel Worldwide Service, Nextel has also launched International Roaming Customer Care support. When traveling outside of the U.S. and Canada, call +1 (201) 531-5202 for your Customer Care Service needs.
Page 8: Ordering Information
Nextel Business Networks. Call 1-888-NEXTEL2 (1-888- 639-8352). Various accessories are available for use with your i550plus phone, including a Hands-Free Car Kit, Swivel Belt Clip, and Cigarette Lighter Adapter. To order accessories, or for a brochure of additional accessories, call Nextel Nextday contact your Nextel Authorized Representative.
Page 9 redial and memory. Also, work to memorize the phone keypad so you can use the speed dial function without taking your attention off the road. 2. When available, use a hands free device. A number of hands free wireless phone accessories are readily available today. Whether you choose an installed mounted device for your wireless phone or a speaker phone accessory, take advantage of these devices if available to you.
Page 10 9. Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. Your wireless phone provides you a perfect opportunity to be a “Good Samaritan ” in your community. If you see an auto accident, crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives are in danger, call 9-1-1 or other local emergency number, as you would want others to do for you.
Page 11: Getting Started
In this section you will learn everything you need to begin using your i550plus phone. This section also includes a Quick Guide portion so experienced digital cellular phone and two-way radio users can get started right away. About This Section...
Page 12: I 550 Plus Phone Features
NOTE: The display backlight is activated by pressing any key or button. Batteries Your i550plus phone comes with a NiMH-AA battery and charger. After attaching the battery, you must charge it before you use it for the first time. See “Charging the Battery” on page 95 to learn the appropriate charging times for your phone’s battery.
Page 13: Attaching The Battery
Remove the battery from the protective case provided in the original packaging. When the battery is not attached to the phone, store it in this case. Attaching the Battery 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.
Page 14: Battery Charging Status
For best results, charge it with the phone turned off. Attach the charger to your phone’s Side Charging Jack. See “i550plus Phone Features” on page 8 for jack location. Plug the charger into an electrical outlet. Battery Charging Status The battery strength indicator icon, found on your phone’s display...
Page 15: Turning Your I 550 Plus Phone On/Off
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 i550plus phone! Phone Off Press and hold f until you see the message Powering Off.
Page 16: Receiving Over-The-Air Programming
A confirmation screen displays. Pressounder “OK.” Press m to return to Phone, Private, or Group mode. Activating Your i 550plus Phone Before using your i550plus phone, it must be activated. • Before contacting Nextel Customer Care, read “Nextel Terms and Conditions of Service”...
Page 17: Your Nextel Phone Status
Nextel Customer Care. For details on Nextel coverage areas, visit nextel.com. Your Nextel Phone Status Your i550plus phone has a Status Light indicator. The Status Light shows you, at a glance, the status of your connection (see “i550plus Phone Features” on page 8). Status Light Indicator...
Page 18: Keypad Lock
Keypad Lock The i550plus phone includes a Keypad Lock feature that enables you to quickly lock the phone’s keypad to avoid inadvertently pressing keys or placing calls. It is highly recommended that you activate your Keypad Lock while your phone is on but not in use to avoid inadvertent 911 emergency calls.
Page 19 Receiving Incoming Calls When you receive an incoming phone call (see“Phone Mode” on page 31), Keypad Lock will be temporarily disabled. You may perform the following: Press e to answer the call. Or, pressounder “End” to send the call to Voice Mail. When finished, Keypad Lock will automatically reactivate.
Page 20 Receiving New Message Mail When you receive new Message Mail (see“Notification of New Messages” on page 67), Keypad Lock will be temporarily disabled. You may perform the following: Pressounder “Later” to return to Phone Ready. Or, pressounder “Now.” Pressounder “Read.” Pressounder “Save”...
Page 21: Display Icons
Receiving Nextel Direct When you receive an incoming Direct Connect call (see“Nextel Direct ® Connect ” on page 71), the phone will automatically activate the applicable mode (Group or Private). Once the call is terminated, the phone will return to Phone Ready and Keypad Lock will automatically reactivate.
Page 22 New Message Mail Flashing Indicator: Indicates that you have new incoming messages. Unread Message Mail Indicator: Indicates that you have unread but saved messages. Call Forward Indicator: Indicates that incoming phone calls have been forwarded. Private/Group Speaker Indicator: Indicates that the Private/Group speaker is off.
Page 23: Modes And Menus
Modes and Menus When you first turn on your phone, the display defaults to Phone mode. However, your i550plus phone operates in four different modes. To switch between modes, press m. The table below provides more details about the four modes:...
Page 24: Quick Guide To I550Plus Phone Functions
Press n. Pressounder the displayed menu option that you want to select. Quick Guide to i550plus 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, Group, and Net modes.
Page 25 Ending a Phone Call Last Number Redial Receiving a Phone Call Quick Guide to i550plus Phone Functions Action Press * then # then 1 then o under “Ok.” After you program your phone number, this option will read “Edit.” Enter your phone number and presso under “Store”...
Page 26 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 * This feature is only available in your home market area. Action From the Prvt Ready screen, your most recently used Nextel Direct Connect call...
Page 27 * This feature is only available in your home market area. Net Mode* See “Net Mode” on page 79. * This feature is only available in the continental United States. Quick Guide to i550plus Phone Functions Action From the Group Ready screen, your most recently used Talkgroup displays. To scroll other Talkgroups, press lr.
Page 29: 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 30: Phone Programming
Storing Names and Numbers This programing function allows you to store up to 100 names, phone numbers and Private ID numbers. Your i550plus 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 31: Pause Digit Entry
Enter the name of the individual you want to store. (Notice, each key has a number and several letters. To select different letters on a key, quickly press the key until the desired letter displays. For example, to enter the letter Y you must press 9 3 times quickly.
Page 32: Editing Stored List Entries
• Enter your PIN to access your messages. You can program your i550plus phone to enter all of the above information for you by separating each entry with a pause. The stored data would look like this: 17035551234P#P1234. The first eleven digits represent the number that must be dialed to access your voice mail.
Page 33 Edit a Phone Number or Associated Name or Speed Dial Number Press * then # then 2 then 1. At the Phone List Edit screen, pressounder “Ok.” At the Edit Entry? screen, pressounder “Ok.” Press lr until the desired entry appears. Pressounder “Ok.”...
Page 34: Address Book
Erasing List Entries Erasing stored list entries is as easy as creating them. To erase an entry item, follow the steps below: Press * then # then 2 then 1 to erase a phone number entry or * then # then 2 then 2 to erase a Private ID entry.
Page 35: Phone Mode
Digital Cellular In Phone mode, you can enjoy Nextel’s all-digital National Network for digital cellular service, and you can roam internationally on other iDEN networks. See nextel.com for coverage. NOTE: For most phone functions, you will need to be in Phone mode. Press Phone Ready.
Page 36 Direct Dial From Phone Ready, enter the number using the keypad. Press e to place the call. Press e to end the call. If you make a mistake: To Clear One Digit Press lr Making Phone Calls From the Stored List Before you can use the Scroll, Name Search or Speed Dial methods, you first must create a phone list.
Page 37 Press lr to scroll names. Press e . Speed Dial Press n until you see the “Spd#” option. Pressounder “Spd#.” Enter the Speed Dial number. Press e . Last Number Redial Press e to redial the last number you called. NOTE: If you receive “System Busy, Try Later”, press number automatically.
Page 38: Placing International Phone Calls
all local and state non-emergency numbers but is continuously expanding support. Mute If there is background noise in your area, you may have difficulty hearing a caller’s voice or messages. Muting the phone, which places you in “listen only” mode, may resolve this problem. Mute On While on an active call: Press n until you see “Mute.”...
Page 39: Plus Dialing
Plus Dialing This feature enables you to place an international call from most countries 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 40: Receiving A Phone Call
(0-9), or by pressing e, #, or * . Missed Call Indicator Your i550plus phone notifies you of unanswered phone calls. If you subscribe to Caller ID (and it is available in your area), your i550plus phone temporarily stores the caller’s phone number in your...
Page 41: Last 10 Numbers Received/Sent Calls List
Retrieving a List of Missed Calls Press n until you see the “Calls” option. Pressounder “Calls.” Press lr to scroll the list. Last 10 Numbers Received/Sent Calls List If you subscribe to Caller ID, you can view, dial, and store the last ten received and last ten sent telephone numbers.
Page 42: Ending A Phone Call
Pressounder “Store” after you have entered the name. Pressounder “Cancl” to close the Rcvd Calls screen. Reviewing/Storing/Dialing Sent Calls Press n until you see the “Calls” option. Pressounder “Calls.” Press n until you see “Sent” if this option isn’t already visible. Pressounder “Sent.”...
Page 43: Standard Features
Standard Features Nextel offers a variety of services to help you better manage your business and personal calls. About This Section This section includes: Call Hold Call Forwarding Call Waiting Call Hold When you are on an active call, you can place the call on hold and make a second call.
Page 44 • Call Forwarding When You Do Not Answer (NoAns)— Calls will be sent to the designated number when you do not answer the call. The phone will ring 4 times before forwarding the call. • Call Forwarding When You Are Not Available (NoRch)— Calls will be sent to the designated number when your phone is not on the network.
Page 45 Pressounder “Off.” The Please Wait message displays. Pressounder “Exit.” Call Forwarding will now be set to forward calls to Voice Mail when you are not available. If you are not receiving your Voice Mail messages, see “Setting Call Forwarding to Voice Mail” on page 41. Setting Call Forwarding to Voice Mail For you to receive Voice Mail messages, Call Forwarding for “Busy,”...
Page 46: Call Waiting
Call Waiting allows you to receive a second call while you are talking on the phone. With the i550plus phone you can switch between calls so you never have to miss a call. By default, Call Waiting is always “On”...
Page 47: Additional Phone Services
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. Press n until you see “Wait.” Pressounder “Wait.” Pressounder “Off.” Call Waiting is now disabled for the next call. It will automatically reset to “On”...
Page 48: Caller Id
Contact Customer Care for more information. Caller ID If you subscribe to Caller ID, your i550plus 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.
Page 49 Per-Call Blocking You can block delivery of your phone number to other Caller ID units for one call. Press * 6 7 before dialing the call. Per-Line Blocking You can permanently block delivery of your phone number on every call you make. Contact Customer Care to order this feature. You can disable this feature on a per-call basis by pressing * 8 2 before the call.
Page 50 Nationwide Call Completion Nextel 411 operators can connect you to any listing in the continental United States and Hawaii. If requested, the operator will stay on the line while connecting to the number. Driving Directions Nextel 411 operators are able to provide directions to reach a specific destination.
Page 51: Nextel Voice Mail Service
Nextel Voice Mail Service Nextel 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: Setting Up Your Voice Mail Box Receiving Voice Mail Messages Using Voice Mail Advanced Voice Mail Features...
Page 52: Receiving Voice Mail Messages
Using your Nextel phone, dial your 10-digit Nextel Personal Telephone Number (PTN). If you are calling from a phone other than your Nextel i550plus phone, dial your 10-digit Nextel Personal Telephone Number (PTN). When you hear the greeting, press * to access your Voice Mail box.
Page 53: Using Voice Mail
The g icon will flash at the top of the display. • • Your i550plus phone will alert you every 30 seconds until you press o under “Exit” or “Dial.” Transferring Calls to Voice Mail Press o under “End” while your phone is ringing to transfer incoming calls directly to Voice Mail.
Page 54: Main Voice Mail Menu
If you press * while you are in a sub-menu, you will go to the previous menu. If you press **, you will go to the main Voice Mail menu. to receive a password prompt. under “Dial” from your i550plus phone. (Tip: nextel.com...
Page 55 From the main Voice Mail menu, press # to exit Voice Mail. At any time you may simply end the call by pressing e. Playing Messages When you receive a new Voice Mail message, you can either listen to it immediately or later.
Page 56 Save the message. Skip to the next message. Saving and Deleting Messages While a message is playing or after you have finished listening to it, you can save it or delete it. To save a message, press 9. To delete a message, press 7.
Page 57 Enter your new password (four to seven digits). Press ** to return to the main menu. NOTE: If you forget your password, contact Customer Care. W A R N I N G Recording Your Name When you send, reply to, or copy a message, your name precedes the message.
Page 58: Advanced Voice Mail Features
• Press 2 to send an operator assisted message. (This option is available only if you are a subscriber of Operator Assisted Messaging. Contact Nextel Customer Care for more information.) • Press # to skip the greeting and record a message immediately. To record or alter your greeting at any time follow the steps below.
Page 59 Recording Additional Greetings To record additional greetings, follow the steps below. From the main Voice Mail menu, press 3 to access the Greet- ings menu. Press 4 to modify greetings. Enter the greeting number you wish to create or modify. Press 2 to record a greeting.
Page 60 Greeting Schedule You can choose to have your greetings automatically activated based on a pre-determined time schedule. By activating the Greeting Schedule, Greetings 1, 2 and 3 will automatically play according to the time schedule listed below. Greeting 1 Evenings & Weekends Greeting 2 Weekday...
Page 61 and saves new messages when you log in. To activate Automatic Playback, follow the steps below. From the main Voice Mail menu, press 4 to access Personal Options. Press 4 to access Personal Preferences. Press 2 to access Playback Preferences. Press 2 to switch between Automatic and Normal Playback.
Page 62 NOTE: If you record a complete or partial message, but do not send it, Nextel Voice Mail Service will refer to this message as an “in preparation” message. (Before sending messages see “Deliv- ery Options” on page 58.) To record and send a message, follow the steps below: From the main Voice Mail menu, press 2 to record a message.
Page 63 Notification of Non-Delivery Future Delivery To set a special delivery option, follow the steps below. After recording your message but before sending it, press 5 for Delivery Options. Press the number that corresponds with the desired delivery option: • Press 1 for Urgent. •...
Page 64 Press # to send. Press ** to return to the main menu. 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.
Page 65 Modifying a Group List From the main Voice Mail menu, 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.
Page 66 Message Forwarding This feature allows you to program your phone to automatically forward incoming messages to another Nextel customer’s mailbox. There are three types of forwarding: Immediate, Silent and Delayed. • Immediate Forwarding—Caller is notified that the message will be forwarded. •...
Page 67 Time and Date Charts Time and Date Charts can be referenced for specific tasks throughout Nextel Voice Mail Service. 24-hour Clock Nextel Voice Mail Service uses a 24-hour clock: NOTE: To compute the 24-hour clock time for pm, add 1200. Below is a list of hours translated into 24-hour time: Hour 12:00...
Page 69: Messaging Services
Messaging Services Your Nextel phone offers two choices in text messaging services with Nextel Mobile Messaging—Text and Numeric Messaging and Nextel Two-Way Messaging. • Text and Numeric Messaging allows others to send you a message that is displayed directly on your Nextel phone. •...
Page 70: Text And Numeric Messaging
Text and Numeric Messaging Text and Numeric Messaging Features With Nextel Text and Numeric Messaging, Nextel will: • Allow numeric messages up to 20 characters in length and text messages up to 140 characters in length. • Accept your messages even if you are unavailable, if your phone is turned off, or if you are busy on another call.
Page 71 Notification of New Messages When a new message arrives: • “New Mail Read?” displays. c flashes at the top of the screen. • • Phone rings every 30 seconds as an alert/reminder until you press o under “Now” or “Later.” Accessing New Messages When you receive a message, you can view it immediately or later: Viewing a Message Immediately...
Page 72 Viewing Stored Messages While in Phone mode (see “Modes and Menus” on page 19), press o under “Mail.” Select Mesg Mail by using lr to highlight Mesg Mail or by pressing 2. An asterisk indicates a new message. Press o under “Ok.” The Message Mail screen appears briefly, displaying the numbers of new and saved messages.
Page 73 Email Messaging From any email account, type the 10-digit phone number of a Nextel customer in the To field and add @messaging.nextel.com (for example, 7035551234@messaging.nextel.com). The entire message can be up to 140 characters. Numeric Messaging • The caller must press “1” during your Voice Mail greeting. •...
Page 74: Using Your Phone As A Modem
You can connect your IBM -compatible computer* or Personal Digital Assistant* (PDA) to your i550plus phone and access your company’s network or the Internet—all without the hassle of locating a telephone jack for a landline connection.
Page 75: Private/Group Mode
Nextel Direct Connect Nextel Direct Connect is a digital two-way radio feature that allows you to communicate with your co-workers and clients for a fraction of the cost of traditional cellular calls. With Nextel Direct Connect, you can use the Private Call feature to contact an individual.
Page 76: Displaying Your Private Id
Press * then # then 2. Using the Private/Group Speaker You can disable or enable the speaker on your i550plus phone for Nextel Direct Connect use. The default setting is Speaker On. 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...
Page 77: Placing Private Calls
Placing Private Calls From Private mode, there are two ways to reach an individual using Nextel Direct Connect. Entering the Private ID Press m until you see Prvt Ready. Enter the Private ID. Press and hold the Push-To-Talk button on the side of the phone to talk.
Page 78: Quickstore Of Private Ids
that someone is calling you. Press and hold the Push-To-Talk button to talk and release it to listen. Quickstore of Private IDs Quickstore allows you to quickly store the Private ID for a received or sent call without having to enter the Programming menu. With the Private ID displayed: Pressounder “Store.”...
Page 79: Receiving/Responding To A Call Alert
Receiving/Responding to a Call Alert When you receive a call alert, your phone will automatically change to Private mode. It will also chirp and you will see the name (if stored) or the Private ID number of the caller. You can either answer, queue, or clear the call alert.
Page 80: Group Call
Responding to a Call Alert within the Queue You can respond to the call alerts in any order. To select a call alert for response: From Prvt Ready, pressounder “Alert.” Pressounder “Queue.” Press lr to scroll to the desired call alert. Press and hold the Push-To-Talk button to answer the call alert.
Page 81 At Add New Entry?, pressounder “Ok.” At Enter ID, enter the assigned Talkgroup number. Pressounder “Store.” At Enter Name, enter the desired Talkgroup name. Pressounder “Store.” When finished, pressounder “Exit.” Making a Group Call From Group mode, press lr to scroll to the desired Talk- group.
Page 82: Group-Silent Programming
Group-Silent Programming Group-Silent Programming enables you to silence incoming Group alerts and communication: 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 83: Net Mode
Net mode uses your phone’s built-in microbrowser to access a suite of wireless data products known as Nextel Wireless Web services. You can use your Nextel Internet-ready phone to send and receive email, obtain driving directions, check weather and news updates, view the latest stock quotes, conduct financial transactions, and more.
Page 84: Wireless Web Navigation Keys
Wireless Web Navigation Keys Some keys and buttons assume different functions when you are in Net mode. You can navigate within the phone’s microbrowser by using the following keys: Mode: Your Internet-ready phone operates in four different modes: Phone mode, Private mode, Group mode, and Net mode. Press switch between the four different modes.
Page 85 Your home page displays. NOTE: The first time you access your home page, you will be asked to enable security to ensure your information remains private and secure. Press o under “Yes.” The phone will display: Generating, Computing, Sending))))). You may be asked to (re)enable security as Nextel adds new services or upon your return to the U.S.
Page 87: Customizing The I 550 Plus Phone
Selecting a Call Alert Style Programming Menu Changing the Display Language You can customize the i550plus 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 88: Setting The Time And Date Format
Press lr to scroll the language options. Pressounder “Ok” to select the desired language. Pressounder “Exit.” Setting the Time and Date Format You have a choice of a 12- or a 24-hour clock format, as shown in the table below: 12-Hour Display 24-Hour Display You have a choice of either a MM/DD (month/day) or a DD/MM (day/...
Page 89: Backlight Timer
Press lr until you see the Time Format: screen. The hour format currently being used appears under Time For- mat:. To keep the current setting, simply skip to the next step. Or, pressounder the available option. (For example, if 12 hour is the current setting, “24hr”...
Page 90: Keypad Silence
Keypad Silence You may want to silence your keypad when entering text on your phone. To silence your keypad, follow the steps below. Press * then # then 3 then 4. to lower the keypad volume until the display reads Silent.
Page 91: Selecting A Ring Style
Selecting a Ring Style Your Nextel phone has nine selectable ring styles. Press * then # then 3 then 1. The display shows your current ring style. Pressounder “Ok.” Press lr to scroll through the available ring styles. Press on the side of the phone to listen to the selected ring style.
Page 92: Programming Menu
Press lr to scroll through the available alert styles. Press on the side of the phone to listen to the selected alert style. Once the desired alert style is found, pressounder “Ok.” Press ounder “Exit.” Programming Menu You can customize the settings on your phone using the Programming menu.
Page 93 Programming Menu Shortcuts and Options 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 Function Display your own Nextel telephone number. This number is automatically stored after you receive the first incoming call.
Page 94 Option Menu Option Number 1 Minute Beep:On/Off Alert Receipt Backlight Timer Phone/Prvt List Phone List Edit Prvt ID List Edit Talkgrp List Program Area List Program Ringer Volume Set Ring Style Function Automatically signal each minute of elapsed phone airtime with an audible beep. Delay Voice Mail and Message Mail alerts so that you are not interrupted by the alert tone while on a call.
Page 95 Option Menu Option Number Mail Volume Earpiece Volume Keypad Volume Speaker Volume Spkr Vol Set Tone Set Alert Style Silent Group: On/Off Change Passcode Set Baud Rate Data Ring Volume Function Set the volume of Message Mail, Voice Mail, and Net Mail alert tones using the volume control keys.
Page 96 Option Menu Option Number Pgm Data# IP Address Reset KBytes Tx/Rx Lines per Screen Language Time/Date Function View your circuit data number. See Nextel Online Dial-Up Service User’s Guide. View the Carrier Internet Protocol (IP) Address for your microbrowser, as programmed in your phone.
Page 97 W A R N I N G Option Menu Number Option Feature Reset Master Clear Master Reset Change Service Network 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 99: Accessories
The following table provides the approximate time to fully charge a battery using a Motorola iDEN Approved NiMH charger. Attach the charger to the i550plus phone via the Side Charging Jack (see “i 550plus Phone Features” on page 8), and plug the charger into an electrical outlet.
Page 100: Travel Chargers
If long term storage is required, store at half capacity. • For optimal battery life, use a Motorola iDEN approved NiMH charger with your Motorola IDEN NiMH battery. Other chargers may not fully charge your NiMH or may yield reduced number of charge cycles.
Page 101 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 i550plus phone. The power light (green LED) turns on when the Rapid Travel Charger is receiving power.
Page 102 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. nextel.com...
Page 103: 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 i550plus 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, contact us.
Page 104: Understanding Status Messages
• For online assistance, click on Contact Us to send us an e-mail request. Our representatives are committed to assisting you. Every effort will be made to address your questions or concerns within 24 hours. Contact us to add Wireless Web and other services, change rate plans, inquire on your bill and more.
Page 105 Status Messages User Not Authorized Please Try Later User Busy in Private User (Target) Busy in Data Service Restricted Service Not Available System Busy Try Later Service Conflict Please Try Again Self Check Error Self Check Fail Understanding Status Messages Message Description The party that you called has not purchased this service.
Page 106: Nextel Terms And Conditions Of Service
Nextel Terms and Conditions of Service TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE: Before calling the Nextel Customer Care Service Activation number contained in these materials, you (“Customer”) must read and agree to the following terms and conditions of Nextel wireless communications services (“Service”).
Page 107 Nextel Terms and Conditions of Service inclusion in Customer’s records maintained by such credit reporting agency. Customer understands that a security deposit or airtime usage limit may be required. 3. CUSTOMER RADIO EQUIPMENT—Company is not responsible for the installation, operation, quality of transmission, or maintenance of the Equipment. Any change in Service or Equipment may require additional programming or Equipment or changes to assigned codes or numbers which may require programming fees.
Page 108 be subject to late payment charges as set forth in this Agreement. If the parties have agreed that payments are to be made in installments, or on credit, Customer shall be responsible for paying amounts due as agreed. If Customer does not make all payments when they are due, such failure shall be a default under this Agreement and Company shall be entitled to exercise any remedies it may have under this Agreement or at law or in equity.
Page 109 Nextel Terms and Conditions of Service memory or other Equipment limitation. Only certain Internet sites may be accessed, and certain Nextel Wireless Web Services may not be available in all Company Service areas. 8. APPLICATION CUSTOMER CARE AND SUPPORT—Customer acknowledges and agrees that in most cases, the developer of an Application is responsible for providing customer care and Application support to all Customers using the Application.
Page 110 of coverage, including deductible information, which is also available by calling Signal at 1-888-352-9182. 12. TAXES, FEES, SURCHARGES & ASSESSMENTS—Customer is responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes, fees, surcharges, and other assessments (collectively, “charges”) that are imposed on telecommunications services, other services, and equipment or that are measured by gross receipts from the sale of telecommunication services and/or equipment.
Page 111 Nextel Terms and Conditions of Service forth in this Agreement. No amendment or addition to this Agreement shall be binding upon this Company unless it is in writing and signed by both parties (and, in the case of the Company, by an officer of the Company). Company shall not be bound by the terms and conditions in Customer’s purchase order or elsewhere, unless expressly agreed to in writing by an officer of the Company.
Page 112 OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CUSTOMER HEREBY WAIVES, AS AGAINST COMPANY, ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES, CONDITIONS, OR LIABILITIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARISING BY LAW OR OTHERWISE. IN NO EVENT SHALL COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, WHETHER OR NOT OCCASIONED BY COMPANY NEGLIGENCE AND INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE INTERRUPTION OR FAILURE IN...
Page 113: 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 114 To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a radio product on your body when transmitting, always place the radio product in a Motorola approved clip, holder, holster, case or body harness for this product. Use of non-Motorola-approved accessories may exceed FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Page 115 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 / visit our website at www.mot.com/iden / look in the accessory section of this manual.
Page 116 Medical Devices Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of 6 inches (15 cm) be maintained between a handheld wireless radio product and a pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with those of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Page 117 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...
Page 118: Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Operational Warnings W A R N I N G For Vehicles with an Air Bag Do not place a portable radio product in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a portable radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the radio product may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.
Page 119: Operational Cautions
Operational Cautions C a u t i o n 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 touches exposed terminals.
Page 120: Accessory Safety Information
Place the radio product and battery in an area that is at room temperature and has good air flow. Let the radio product, battery dry, and SIM card for 72 hours before reconnecting the battery and/or powering on the radio product. If the radio product does not work after following the steps listed above, contact your dealer for servicing information.
Page 121 • Battery chargers may become warm during operation, but not hot. If it becomes hot to the touch, unplug it from the power outlet immediately and discontinue its use. • Use of a non-recommended attachment to a battery charger may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
Page 122: Warranty Information
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 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 123 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 124 That MOTOROLA will be notified promptly in writing by such purchaser of any notice of such claim; That MOTOROLA will have sole control of the defense of such suit and all negotia- tions for its settlement or compromise; and Should the Product or parts become, or in MOTOROLA’S opinion be likely to...
Page 125 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 126: Motorola Communication Products
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 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 127 Because each system which may use the Product is unique, MOTOROLA disclaims liability for range, coverage, or operation of the system as a whole under this warranty. 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,...
Page 128 That MOTOROLA will be notified promptly in writing by such purchaser of any notice of such claim; That MOTOROLA will have sole control of the defense of such suit and all negotia- tions for its settlement or compromise; and Should the Product or parts become, or in MOTOROLA’S opinion be likely to...
Page 129 MOTOROLA software, such as the exclusive rights to reproduce in copies and distribute copies of such MOTOROLA software. MOTOROLA software may be used in only the Product in which the software was originally embodied and such software in such Product may not be replaced, copied, distributed, modified in any way, or used to produce any derivative thereof.
Page 130: Patent And Trademark Information
MOTOROLA, the stylized M logo and all other trademarks indicated as such herein are trademarks of Motorola, Inc. ®Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. © 2001 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. Manufactured under one or more of the U.S. patents listed in the User’s Guide.
Page 131: Index
Numerics 24-hour Clock Accessing New Messages Accessories Accessory Safety Information Activating Your Greeting Schedule Activating Your i550plus Phone Alert Receipt Alerts Attaching the Battery Automatic Redial Back Backlight Timer Batteries Battery Charging Status Battery Strength Indicator Icon Business Networks Call Alert Queuing...
Page 132 Home Home page iDEN Organizer IMEI number Immediate Forwarding International Calls International Phone Numbers Keypad Lock Keypad Silence Last 10 Numbers Received/Sent Making Domestic Phone Calls Making Phone Calls From the Stored List Menu Options Menus Messages Accessing Viewing Messaging Email Numeric Operator Assisted...
Page 133 Private/Group Speaker Indicator Programming Menu Programming Menus Shortcut and Options Programming Your Own Phone Number Quick Guide to i550plus Functions Quickstore of Phone Numbers Quickstore of Private IDs Radio frequency Receiving a Group Call Receiving a Phone Call Receiving Private Calls...
Page 134 Urgent Using the Private/Group Speaker Using Your Phone as a Modem Viewing a Message Viewing a Message Immediately Voice Mail Changing Your Password Indicator Voice Mail Box Warranty Information Web Messaging on nextel.com Wireless Web Naviation Keys nextel.com...
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Motorola i550plus Instruction Manual

Introduction

Getting Started

Creating, Editing and Using Stored Lists

Phone Mode

Private/Group Mode

Net Mode

Customizing the I 550 Plus Phone

Accessories

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