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
i 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
Activating Keypad Lock ... 9 Receiving Incoming Calls... 9 Receiving New Mail Messages ... 10 Receiving Voice Mail... 10 Receiving Nextel Direct Connect Calls ... 10 Deactivating Keypad Lock ... 11 Display Icons... 11 Modes and Menus ... 12 Quick Guide to i 500 plus Phone Functions... 13 Phone Mode ...
Page 4 Receiving/Ending a Phone Call ... 27 Ending a Call... 27 Quickstore of Phone Numbers ... 27 Nextel Voice Mail Service ... 28 About This Section ... 28 Voice Mail Features: Basic ... 28 Setting Up Your Voice Mailbox ... 29 New Message Indicators ...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Numeric Paging ... 55 Operator Assisted Paging*... 55 Using Your Phone as a Modem ... 56 Private/Group Mode ... 57 Nextel Direct Connect® ... 57 About This Section ... 57 Displaying Your Private ID ... 58 Using the Private/Group Speaker ... 58 Turning the Speaker On...
Page 6 Entering Punctuation and Symbols ... 71 Smart Punctuation ... 71 Symbols Mode ... 71 Entering Numbers ... 72 Entering Email Addresses ... 72 Nextel Online Wireless Internet Services... 73 My Applications ... 73 Shopping ... 73 Sites ... 73 MSN Mobile ... 74 Nextel Services ...
Page 7 Hands-Free Car Kit ... 100 Other Important Information ... 103 Nextel Customer Care... 103 Understanding Status Messages ... 103 Nextel Terms and Conditions of Service... 105 Safety and General Information ... 108 Use While Driving... 110 Cleaning and Drying Considerations... 111 Antenna Considerations...
Page 9: Introduction
Nextel’s Worldwide service. This means, whether you’re traveling to Canada, Mexico City, Manila or Brazil your Nextel phone will use iDEN networks to keep you in touch with business partners, colleagues or clients.
Page 10 NOTE: Are you an experienced digital phone and two-way radio user? Turn to the Getting Started section beginning on Page 5. This section might be all you need to get started. For more information about Nextel or to view this guide on our web site, visit us at www.nextel.com. www.nextel.com...
Page 11: Questions
Welcome to Nextel® Questions? For domestic customer care issues including billing issues, general service needs, or to order additional services, call Nextel Customer Care at 1-800-639-6111, or dial 611 from your i500plus phone. To complement the i500plus phone and Nextel Worldwide Service, Nextel has also launched International Roaming Customer Care support.
Page 12: Nextel Business Solutions
Personalized 24-hour Voice Mail, which takes messages when you’re not available and a whole lot more. (For details see “Nextel Voice Mail Service” on page 28.) Schedule a Page helps you remember those important dates by sending a text message directly to your phone.
Page 13: Getting Started
Batteries: Attaching, Detaching, and Charging Turning Your i 500plus Phone On/Off Activating Your i500plus Phone NOTE: Your phone must be activated before you can use it. Your Nextel Phone Status Display Icons Modes and Menus Quick Guide to Using i 500plus Phone Functions Batteries Your i500plus phone comes with a standard NiMH-AA 1500 mAh battery.
Page 14: Attaching The Battery
To charge your i500plus phone using the Standard Travel Charger: Attach the charger to your phone’s Side Charging Jack. (See Features Bookmark on inside cover for jack location.) Plug the charger into an electrical outlet. www.nextel.com...
Page 15: Battery Charging Status
Turning Your i 500 plus Phone On/Off Phone On Extend the antenna. Press and hold f. As your phone connects to the Nextel National Network, you will see a “Welcome to Nextel” message and a connecting message. When Phone Ready appears on the display, you are...
Page 16: Activating Your I 500 Plus Phone
639-6111. (For details on Nextel coverage areas, visit Nextel at www.nextel.com.) NOTE: To register for the first time on the Nextel network, you must turn on your i 500 plus phone in your local calling area. Your Nextel Phone Status Your i500plus phone has a “Status Light”...
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
“New Voice Mail Waiting” will not appear. Receiving Nextel Direct Connect Calls When you receive an incoming Direct Connect call (see“Nextel Direct Connect®” on page 57 for additional information), the phone will automatically activate the applicable mode (i.e., Group, Private, etc.).
Page 19: Deactivating Keypad Lock
Call Forward Indicator: Indicates that incoming phone calls have been forwarded. Private/Group Speaker Indicator: Indicates that the Private/Group speaker is off. You will hear Nextel Direct Connect calls through the earpiece. More Information Indicator: Indicates that there is more < ;: text to read above and/or below the current screen.
Page 20: Modes And Menus
What the Display Looks Like www.nextel.com Function To make cellular phone calls. To make private two- way radio calls using Nextel Direct Connect. To make group two- way radio calls using Nextel Direct Connect. To access Nextel Online services.
Page 21: Quick Guide To I 500 Plus Phone Functions
Quick Guide to i 500 plus Phone Functions Now that you understand different modes, here’s a quick way to get started using them. This Quick Guide highlights some of the most commonly used functions in Phone, Private, and Group modes. These functions are described in more detail in later sections.
Page 22: Private Mode
Private ID number. To place the call, press and hold the Nextel Direct Connect Push-To-Talk button. Wait for the chirp, then speak into the microphone.
Page 23: Creating, Editing And Using Stored Lists
• Phone based using the Programming functions • Web/Phone based using List Manager • Computer based using Nextel’s iDEN organizer About This Section This section includes instructions for the following tasks: Phone Based • Storing Names and Numbers • Pause Digit Entry •...
Page 24: Phone Based
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®” on page 57). And, whenever the person calls you, your phone will display their name if you entered their 10-digit phone number.
Page 25: Pause Digit Entry
Enter Phone Number displays. Enter person’s area code and phone number and pressounder “Store”. Remember to add plus and pause entries if desired. See “Pause Digit Entry” on page 17 and “Plus Dialing” on page 27. The name and Spd# = displays. The system automatically assigns a speed dial number, which you can change by entering a new number.
Page 26: Editing Stored List Entries
Pressounder “OK”. Edit the desired information (Number, Name, Speed Dial Num- ber) and pressounder “Store”. If you do not wish to edit one or more of the components, just pressounder “Store”. Pressounder “Exit” until you see the Phone Ready screen. www.nextel.com...
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
Registration To register, go to www.nextel.com. You will need to provide your Nextel phone number and IMEI, the number found on the back of your phone underneath the battery. Account Administrators will also need the account number, billing address zip code, and last account balance.
Page 29 “Later” then delete the message from your Net Mail inbox. • If you have more than one phone, you must register each phone individually with Nextel. Or, you can register as an Account Administrator and manage multiple phones. under “OK”.
Page 30: Iden Organizer
If you have registered as an Account Administrator on a master account, you will have access to all accounts associated with the master account. If you do not have access to your company’s Nextel master account, you must register separately for each individual account you wish to access.
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
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 To Clear All Digits Press and hold lr www.nextel.com To Cancel Press o under “Cancl”...
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
“Plus Dialing”. To place an international call using the “Plus Dialing” feature, see the following: Check www.nextel.com for an up- until the phone to-date list of current numbers. Service and the i500plus phone team-up to www.nextel.com...
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...
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
To access your Personal Options press 4 • To modify your Constant Touch Options press 5 • From the main Voice Mail menu, press # to exit Voice Mail. At any time, of course, you may simply hang up. www.nextel.com Voice Mail Indicator...
Page 39: Logging Into Voice Mail
After each message the system gives you another list of options. These options enable you to tell the system what to do with each message (i.e., save, delete, etc.). If you activate Nextel’s Automatic Playback feature, however, the system will automatically play and save new messages (see “Automatic Playback”...
Page 40: Listening Options
500 plus phone. (Tip: You can leave yourself a message.) Listening Options With Nextel’s Voice Mail Service you can listen to messages either immediately or later (also see “Listening Options (Quick Reference List)” on page 32). Select an option below and follow the steps: Listen Now Pressounder “Dial”.
Page 41: Saving/Deleting Messages
30 days. All messages are automatically deleted after 30 days. Caution After exiting the voice mail session, you cannot recover deleted messages. Nextel Voice Mail Service Press 2 Press 3 Press 3 then 3 Press 5 then 5...
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...
Page 43: Recording Your Name
Recording Your Active Greeting NOTE: Through the Nextel Voice Mail Service, there are a number of ways people can reach you. You may want to include one or all of the following options in your greeting so that callers will know they are available.
Page 44: Automatic Playback
Automatic Playback By default, the Playback Mode of your Voice Mail Service is set to Normal. Nextel’s Automatic Playback feature prompts the Voice Mail Service to automatically play and save new messages, which saves you time and money. To activate Automatic Playback follow the steps below: Log into voice mail (see “Logging Into Voice Mail”...
Page 45: Voice Mail Features: Advanced
“Special Delivery Options” on page 38) Using Mailbox Numbers To send a message to another mailbox, enter the mailbox number (10- digit telephone number) of the Nextel customer. The name response of the recipient plays if it is recorded. Using Group Lists Enter the one- or two-digit Group List Number.
Page 46: Special Delivery Options
You can specify a specified time and date (up to three months in advance) for the message to be delivered. Important: Once a message has been sent for future delivery, it cannot be retrieved or deleted. www.nextel.com...
Page 47: Greetings Schedule
Greetings Schedule Nextel Voice Mail allows you to record up to five separate greetings that can be played based on pre-determined time frames. After you have recorded a greeting for each time frame, you can then select any of those greetings as your active greeting (see the following table).
Page 48 Press 3 to reach the Greetings menu. Press 9 to activate your greeting schedule. Exit Voice Mail (see hang up to end the call. “Logging Into Voice Mail” on page 31 “About Voice Mail Menus” on page 30 www.nextel.com ) or...
Page 49: Working With Group Lists
Select group members by mailbox number, group list, or name. Press # to save all entries added to the list. Exit Voice Mail (see Nextel Voice Mail Service “Logging Into Voice Mail” on page 31 “About Voice Mail Menus” on page 30...
Page 50 Exit Voice Mail (see hang up to end the call. “Logging Into Voice Mail” on page 31 “About Voice Mail Menus” on page 30 “Logging Into Voice Mail” on page 31 “About Voice Mail Menus” on page 30 www.nextel.com ) or ) or...
Page 51: Message Forwarding
• To create a forwarding number, press 2 • If you have already created a forwarding number, press 2 to modify the number Exit Voice Mail (see “About Voice Mail Menus” on page 30) or hang up to end the call. Nextel Voice Mail Service...
Page 52 Select one of the following options: • 1 for Immediate Forwarding • 2 for Silent Forwarding • 3 for Delayed Forwarding Exit Voice Mail (see “About Voice Mail Menus” on page 30) or hang up to end the call. www.nextel.com...
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 Press 3 to change pager notification options. Press 5 to modify your notification time window. Enter the starting and ending times for your time window. Exit Voice Mail (see “About Voice Mail Menus” on page 30) or hang up to end the call. www.nextel.com...
Page 55: Additional Phone Services
Additional Phone Services Nextel offers a variety of services to help you better manage your business and personal calls. Call Nextel Customer Care to subscribe to our enhanced phone services. About This Section The main topics covered in this section are as follows:...
Page 56: Switching Between Calls
“On” when you hang up. Call Hold When you are on an active call, you can place the call on hold and make a second call. Pressounder “Hold”. Place the second call. Repeat steps to toggle between calls. www.nextel.com...
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”.
Page 58: Transferring Calls To Voice Mail
NOTE: Caller ID is not available in all areas. Displaying the Caller’s Name A caller’s name is displayed on your Nextel phone if you previously programmed the person’s name into your phone list (see “Storing Names and Numbers” on page 16). Or, the person’s phone number will display—if the caller’s phone does not have Caller ID block.
Page 59: Text And Numeric Paging
Alert you of a new text or numeric page, even if you are on another call. • Store a page if you are using Nextel Direct Connect and deliver it upon completion of the call. • Store the page if you are outside of the coverage area and deliver it as soon as you are back in a coverage area.
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
“Add” button. The information is inserted in a new window and the “To” field is cleared so you can enter another 10-digit Nextel phone number. You can send a Group Page to up to 20 Nextel users at one time.
Page 62 Checking Delivery Status To find out whether or not a message was delivered, and, if so—when— follow the steps below: Visit Nextel’s home page at www.nextel.com. Select “Send a Page”. Select “Message Status” under Options (located on the left side of the browser page).
Page 63: Email Paging
The operator will send the page. * The Operator Assisted Paging feature is required. There is also an additional charge for each message sent. For more information you can visit Nextel at www.nextel.com or call 1-800-639-6111 or dial 611 from your Nextel phone.
Page 64: Using Your Phone As A Modem
From anywhere within the guaranteed all-digital Nextel National 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
Prvt Ready. Enter the Private ID. Press and hold the Push-To-Talk button on the side of the phone to talk. Both phones will chirp before your voice can be heard. Release the Push-To-Talk button to listen. www.nextel.com...
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
Press and hold the Push-To-Talk button to answer the Call Alert. Pressounder “Clear”, or any key, to clear the Call Alert. NOTE: Call Alert allows you to contact another Nextel Direct Connect subscriber at no cost and avoid airtime charges.
Page 69: Call Alert Queuing
Talkgroup” on page 62). Talkgroups appear on your display as numbers or programmed names such as SALES TEAM or Talkgrp 5. Your Nextel Phone can store up to 30 Talkgroups. You can receive Group calls only in the Talkgroups that you have predefined.
Page 70: Naming A Talkgroup
Press and hold the Push-To-Talk button to talk. Release the Push-To-Talk button to listen. Receiving a Group Call When you receive a Group call, you will hear a chirp. Your Nextel phone automatically switches to Group mode and the Talkgroup name displays. To join a Group call: Wait for the caller to finish speaking.
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
To change the display to 4 lines with 12 characters in length, use the Programming Menu and follow the steps below: Press Programming Menu. Press under “OK”. Press the right arrow key lr to change the setting. Press under “OK”. Press under “Exit”. to access the Lines per Screen www.nextel.com (volume...
Page 75: 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
Words that you add to the T9 database will always begin to appear in third position, meaning you will need to press your added words appear. • T9’s database cannot store alphanumeric combinations (i.e. Y2K) or web URL’s. once. www.nextel.com once, twice before...
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
“More” until “SYM1” is displayed. Select “.” by pressing the corresponding number on the keypad. The phone automatically returns to “word” mode. Enter the word: com by pressing to display this word selection if necessary. . You may need to press www.nextel.com 26672...
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 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 Additional headlines are available specifically for books, movies, TV and health. Customize the MSN Mobile information you obtain on your Nextel phone. Enter your zip code for weather forecasts, news headlines and lottery results; identify your favorite sports teams for your scoreboard;...
Page 85: Nextel Services
Scroll down to “Mark Site” and pressounder “OK”. The bookmark name appears. Pressounder “Save” to save the bookmark. The bookmark for that page will now be saved in the Bookmarks directory on your homepage. Nextel Online Wireless Internet Services until the phone beeps and...
Page 86: To Recall A Bookmark
(Wireless Application Protocol or WAP) internet sites. These WAP sites are specially developed websites for wireless devices, such as your Nextel data-capable phone, and omit the large pictures and graphics of typical websites. The phone screen will display similar information as on your computer screen except in a streamlined text format.
Page 87: Entering Internet Addresses
.net). (Before typing on your phone, you may want to review “Using T9® Text Input” on page 68.) Examples are as follows: Commercial site Government site To visit www.espn.com, type: to visit www.irs.gov, type: NOTE: GoToSite is not part of the basic Nextel Online pricing package.
Page 88: Frequently Asked Questions
Words cannot be removed from the database. When the database becomes full, the least used word is removed to allow entry of an additional word. www.nextel.com Answer...
Page 89 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. What’s the quickest way to enter my frequently used numbers? Frequently Asked Questions Answer...
Page 90 List Manager. To register, on your phone, you must enter your member name and password (as originally registered with www.nextel.com). 3. You didn’t accept the transmission from the website. The IMEI is the number found on the back of your phone.
Page 91: Customizing The I 500 Plus Phone
About This Section This section includes everything you will need to know to customize your i500plus phone: Changing the Display Language Selectable Backlight Timer Setting the Ringer Volume 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.
Page 92: Setting The Ringer Volume
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. Press * then # then 3 then 1. The display shows your current ring style.
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
See “Programming Your Own Phone Number” on page 24 and “Displaying Your Phone Number” on page Display your Nextel handset’s Private ID. See “Displaying Your Private ID” on page 58. Turn on or off the New Mail message that is displayed with incoming Voice, Message, or Net Mail.
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 Change your secret four-digit password from the initial setting 0000. Set the modem baud rate between the phone and the PC. See Nextel Online Dial-Up Service User’s Guide. Set the default data ringer volume using the volume control buttons. See Nextel Online Dial-Up Service User’s Guide.
Page 97 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. Function Returns all feature settings to their original defaults.
Page 98: Ordering Information
Ordering Information Nextel Business Networks allow you to communicate with individuals outside as well as inside your company. These Networks link Nextel customers in similar industries or geographies. So, if you need to reach a client, vendor, or contractor instantly, work smarter by joining the Nextel Business Networks.
Page 99: Accessories
Accessories Batteries NOTE: For best results, charge the batteries within the temperature range of 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F). Prolonged charging is not recommended. See below for battery charging times. Charging the Battery To get the maximum use from the battery, charge it for at least 10 hours before you use it for the first time.
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. Rapid Travel Charger www.nextel.com...
Page 101: Cigarette Lighter Adapter
Standard Travel Charger Operating Specifications Input voltage range: 110V - U.S. Operating temperature range: 0°C to +50°C. Rapid Travel Charger Operating Specifications Input voltage range: 110V/220V/240V - International. Operating temperature range: 0°C to +50°C. Cigarette Lighter Adapter The Cigarette Lighter Adapter enables in-vehicle communications by charging the NiMH battery and providing power to your i500plus phone.
Page 102: Desktop Dual-Pocket Charger
Charging times may vary when performing data operations. It is recommended that you disconnect the Cigarette Lighter Adapter once you turn your car off to avoid draining the car battery. Rear pocket LED indicators Front pocket Pin connector DC jack) www.nextel.com Data cable receptacle...
Page 103: Adding And Removing A Battery From The Rear Pocket
Insert the power supply’s DC jack plug into the DC jack recepta- cle on the back of the Charger. NOTE: Use only with the Motorola rapid charger included with your Desktop Charger package. Plug the power supply end of the power-supply cord into any standard AC outlet.
Page 104 • If the LED indicator continues to flash red, the battery may be defective and should be replaced. • If both LEDs flash red, this indicates that the incorrect power supply is plugged in. www.nextel.com C (41 F) or above...
Page 105: Audio Adapter
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
Or, for a semi-permanent installation, use the included adhesive strip. Snap your phone securely into the holder. Do not place the dash mount holder over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. For more information, see “Safety and General Information” on page 108. www.nextel.com...
Page 107: Swivel Belt Clip
Carry Case is a clear plastic cover which enables you to use your i500plus phone without removing it from its case. The Leather Carry Case accommodates most i500plus phone accessories, including Travel Chargers, audio accessories, vehicle accessories, and data accessories (See Nextel Online Dial-Up Service User’s Guide.). Holder Accessories...
Page 108: Hands-Free Car Kit
The Hands-Free Car Kit is also a charger. Therefore, DO NOT operate this kit and the Cigarette Lighter Adapter at the same time. Cigarette Lighter Receptacle plus Visor plus MENU Microphone plus Mode pqrs wxyz next Accessory Connector www.nextel.com Cigarette Lighter Adapter Remote Speaker...
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. Plug the Hands-Free Car Kit’s cigarette lighter adapter into the cigarette lighter receptacle.
Page 111: Other Important Information
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 This service cannot be enabled because an incompatible service has already been turned on. An error occurred. Note the error code and try again. A fault was detected with your Nextel phone. If this error recurs, note the error code and contact Customer Care.
Page 113: Nextel Terms And Conditions Of Service
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. Customer understands that Company will rely upon the information provided by Customer including credit information, in making a decision to provide Services.
Page 114 Customer agrees to hold company harmless against any and all claims, demands, actions or causes of action (including all actions by third parties) arising out of the use or attempted use of the company’s service to access 911 or other emergency services. www.nextel.com...
Page 115 12. NEXTEL BUSINESS NETWORKS—There is no group call available on the Nextel Business Networks. There is no pooling of Nextel Direct Connect minutes between companies on the Nextel business networks. It is possible that participants on the Nextel Business Network could determine the private identification numbers of customer’s units and be able to private call those units.
Page 116: Safety And General Information
When using any data feature of the radio product, with or without an accessory cable, position the antenna of the radio product at least one inch (2.5 cm) from the body. www.nextel.com...
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
Do NOT place objects, including both installed and portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. An air bag inflates with great force. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result. www.nextel.com...
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
For optimum charging performance, turn off the radio product while charging it in any battery charger. To reduce the risk of injury, charge only the rechargeable batteries listed in the Accessories section of this manual. Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and damage. www.nextel.com...
Page 121: Warranty Information
Warranty Information NOTE: This Warranty applies within the fifty (50) united states and the District of Columbia Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG: MOTOROLA, INC. (“MOTOROLA”) warrants the MOTOROLA manufactured iDEN Communication Products listed below (“Product”) against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of time from the date of purchase as scheduled below: iDEN Subscriber Digital Mobile and...
Page 122 MOTOROLA’S normal warranty inspection and testing of the Product to verify any warranty claim. Product which has had the serial number removed or made illegible. Rechargeable batteries if: Any of the seals on the battery enclosure of cells are broken or show evidence of tampering. www.nextel.com...
Page 123 2. The damage or defect is caused by charging or using the battery in equipment or service other than the Product for which it is specified. Freight costs to the repair depot. A Product which, due to illegal or unauthorized alteration of the software/firmware in the Product, does not function in accordance with MOTOROLA’S published specifications or the FCC type acceptance labeling in effect for the Product at the time the Product was initially distributed from MOTOROLA.
Page 124: Limited Warranty
Product with any ancillary equipment, and all such equipment if expressly excluded from this warranty. 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. Philippines. www.nextel.com One (1) Year One (1) Year...
Page 125 II. GENERAL PROVISIONS: This warranty sets forth the full extent of MOTOROLA’S responsibilities regarding the Product, Repair, replacement or refund of the purchase price, at MOTOROLA’S options, is the exclusive remedy. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES.
Page 126 No other use including, without limitation, alteration, modification, reproduction, distribution, or reverse engineering of such MOTOROLA software or exercise or rights in such MOTOROLA software is permitted. No license is granted by implication, estoppel or otherwise under MOTOROLA patent rights or copyrights. www.nextel.com...
Page 127: Patent And Trademark Information
5490230, 5620242, 5623523, 5655913, 5715240, 5771440, 5854578, 5675281 Additional patents are pending. © 2000 Nextel Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Nextel, the Nextel logo, Nextel Worldwide, Nextel Direct Connect, Nextel Business Networks, Nextel Online and How Business Gets Done are trademarks and/or service marks of Nextel Communications, Inc.
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 New Text and Numeric Paging Flashing Indicator Nextel Business Networks Nextel Direct Connect Nextel NextdaySM Accessories Nextel Online Internet Services Nextel Terms and Conditions of Service Nextel Voice Mail Service Non-Emergency Notification of New Pages Notification of Non-Delivery Numeric Paging...
Page 131 Receiving/Responding to a Call Alert Recording and Sending A Message Recording Your Active Greeting Recording Your Name Redial Responding to a Call Alert within the Queue Retrieve deleted messages Safety and General Information Sample Greeting Saving and Deleting Messages Scroll Selecting a Name from a Stored List Selecting a Ring Style Sending a Call Alert...

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