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Nextel iDEN i550plus User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® Nextel ® iDEN Digital Multi-Service Data-Capable Phone i550plus™ Phone User’s Guide @NTN9310A@ NTN9310-A...
  • Page 2 550plus 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 i550plus phone. Learning to Use Your i550plus Phone Tear off the Quick Reference Card located on the back cover, complete the information and keep it handy.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Receiving Nextel Direct® Connect Calls....... 10 Deactivating Keypad Lock ............11 Display Icons..................11 Modes and Menus ................12 Quick Guide to i550plus Phone Functions........13 Phone Mode ................13 Private Mode ................14 Group Mode ................14 Net Mode ................... 14 Creating, Editing and Using Stored Lists ......
  • Page 4 Additional Phone Services ............31 Call Restrictions ..............31 Caller ID ................31 Directory Assistance ............. 32 Nextel Voice Mail Service ..............33 About This Section ..............33 Setting Up Your Voice Mail Box ..........33 Using Voice Mail ................ 34 Logging Into Voice Mail ............
  • Page 5 Numeric Paging ..............52 Operator Assisted Paging ............. 52 Using Your Phone as a Modem ............53 Private/Group Mode ............... 55 Nextel Direct Connect® ..............55 About This Section ..............55 Displaying Your Private ID ............... 56 Using the Private/Group Speaker ............ 56 Turning the Speaker Off ............
  • Page 6 Entering Punctuation and Symbols ..........69 Smart Punctuation ..............69 Symbols Mode (SYM) ............69 Numbers Mode (NUM) .............. 70 Entering Email Addresses ............70 Nextel Online Wireless Internet Services......... 71 MyApplications ................71 Shopping ................... 71 Sites ................... 72 MSN Mobile ................72 NextelServices ................
  • Page 7 Hands-Free Car Kit ..............99 Other Important Information ..........101 Nextel Customer Care..............101 Understanding Status Messages ........... 101 Nextel Terms and Conditions of Service........103 Safety and General Information ............. 107 Use While Driving..............109 Cleaning and Drying Considerations........110 Antenna Considerations............

  • 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 i550plus 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 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 nextel.com.

  • Page 11: Questions

    Driver Safety Questions? Domestically, for 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 i550plus phone. To complement the i550plus phone and Nextel Worldwide Service, Nextel has also launched International Roaming Customer Care support.

  • Page 12: Nextel Business Solutions

    Ever head for a meeting and forget the company’s address? Call Directory Assistance (For details see “Directory Assistance” on page 32) or have your assistant send a text page to your i550plus phone. That’s right, you can receive text and numeric pages right to your i550plus phone.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started In this section you will learn everything you need to know 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.

  • 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 i550plus phone comes with the Standard Travel Charger. You can charge your battery with the phone on or off. To charge your i550plus phone using the Standard Travel Charger: Attach the charger to your phone’s Side Charging Jack.

  • Page 15: Battery Charging Status

    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 I550Plus Phone

    If your display reads No Service or doesn’t change to the Phone Ready screen when you turn on your phone—and you know you are in a Nextel coverage area, call Nextel Customer Care at 1-800- 639-6111. (For details on Nextel coverage areas, visit Nextel at nextel.com.)

  • Page 17: Keypad Lock

    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 18: Receiving New Message Mail

    You will not receive the New Voice Mail Wait- ing message. Receiving Nextel Direct® Connect Calls When you receive an incoming Direct Connect call (see“Nextel Direct Connect®” on page 55 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

    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 21: Quick Guide To I550Plus Phone Functions

    Quick Guide to i550plus Phone Functions 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 22: Private Mode

    . Select the name of the individual you would like to call or enter the Private ID number. To place the call, press and hold the Nextel Direct Connect Push-To-Talk button. 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 Page 16 • Storing Names and Numbers Page 16 •...

  • 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 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 25: Pause Digit Entry

    • Enter your PIN to access your messages. You can program your i550plus 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

    Edit the desired information (Number, Name, Speed Dial Num- ber) and press o under “Store”. If you do not wish to edit one or more of the components, just press o under “Store”. Press o under “Exit” until you see the Phone Ready screen. www.nextel.com...

  • Page 27: Edit A Private Id Or Associated Name

    Phone Based Edit a Private ID or Associated Name Press * then # then 2 then 2 . At the Prvt ID List Edit screen, press o under “OK”. At the Edit Entry? screen, press o under “OK”. Press lr until the desired entry appears, press o under “OK”.

  • Page 28: List Manager

    List Manager. Account Administrators can send lists to large groups of phones and synchronize the lists across multiple work groups. NOTE: Use of List Manager requires the purchase of a Nextel Online Service Plan. To use List Manager, you must first: •...
  • Page 29 “Later” then delete the message “*Receive List?” 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.

  • 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 Mode Digital Cellular In addition to making and receiving domestic and international phone calls in Phone mode, you can make emergency calls, be notified of a missed call, 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: Making Phone Calls From The Stored List

    Press lr to scroll names. Press e . Speed Dial Press n until you see the “Spd#” option. Press o under “Spd#”. Enter the Speed Dial number. Press e . Automatic Redial Press e to redial the last number you called. www.nextel.com...

  • Page 33: Emergency Calling

    If the situation includes imminent danger or loss of life, you should dial 911. Nextel does not yet support all local and state non-emergency numbers but is continuously expanding support.

  • Page 34: 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, your i550plus phone temporarily stores the caller’s phone number in your Last 10 Received Calls list.

  • Page 35: Ending A Phone Call

    Digital Cellular Reviewing/Storing/Dialing Received Calls Press n until you see the “Calls” option. Press o under “Calls”. The Rcvd Calls screen appears. Press lr to scroll entries. Press o under “Store” to store the number in the first available storage space. Or press e to dial the number.

  • Page 36: Standard Features

    Press o under “Hold”. Place the second call. Repeat steps to toggle between calls. Call Forwarding Nextel’s Call Forwarding features forward calls to the number you designate. There are four versions of Call Forwarding available: Using Call Forwarding For All Calls When this service is turned on, all calls will be sent automatically to the number you select.
  • Page 37 Digital Cellular Turning On Call Forwarding For All Calls Press n until you see “Forwd”. Press o under “Forwd”. Enter the phone number you want incoming calls forwarded to. (Or, you may press lr to select a number from your stored list.) Press o under “On”.

  • Page 38: 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 unless you turn it OFF for a specific call.

  • Page 39: Additional Phone Services

    Digital Cellular Additional Phone Services In addition to the standard features that are included for all Nextel Digital Cellular subscribers, there are also several features that are available at an additional monthly fee or cost for each use. Contact Nextel Customer Care at 1-800-639-6111 for more information on these services.

  • Page 40: Directory Assistance

    Caller ID units. Per-Line Permanently blocks You must order this feature by Blocking delivery of your phone calling Nextel Customer Care number on every call you at 1-800-639-6111. You can make. disable this feature on a per-call basis by pressing *82 before the call.

  • Page 41: Nextel Voice Mail Service

    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 account.

  • Page 42: Using Voice Mail

    An exclamation point (!) indicates an urgent message. Press o under “Dial” to log into Nextel Voice Mail Service. Phone-In Use displays as you are connected to the network. NOTE: If you hear a message that says, “Enter the phone number of the subscriber you are trying to reach”...

  • Page 43: Main Voice Mail Menu

    Playing Messages Once you have selected to play your messages from the main menu, Nextel Voice Mail Service will immediately start playing your messages. You have several options available during and after the playing of each message.

  • Page 44: Saving And Deleting Messages

    Enter your new password (four- to seven digits). Press ** to return to the main menu. For security purposes, it is recommended that you do not choose sequential or repeated digits like 1-2-3-4 or 5-5-5-5 for your password. W A R N I N G www.nextel.com...

  • Page 45: Recording Your Name

    Press ** to return to the main menu. 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 46: Receiving Voice Mail Messages

    Press o under “Exit” to listen later, or press o under “Dial” to • listen now. • Your i550plus phone will alert you every 30 seconds until you press “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 (purchase required).

  • Page 47: Advanced Voice Mail Features

    Nextel Voice Mail Service Advanced Voice Mail Features Automatic Playback By default, the Playback Mode of your Nextel Voice Mail Service is set to Normal. Nextel’s Automatic Playback feature enables Nextel Voice Mail Service to automatically play and save new messages, which saves you time.

  • Page 48: Greeting Schedule

    Greeting Schedule Nextel Voice Mail Service 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 49: Working With Group Lists

    Nextel Voice Mail Service Activating Your Greeting Schedule To activate your greeting schedule according to the pre-determined time frames (Morning, Afternoon, etc.) follow the steps below From the main Voice Mail menu, press 3 to access the Greet- ings menu.

  • Page 50: Recording, Copying And Replying To Messages

    Recording, Copying and Replying to Messages These functions allow you to record and send, reply to, or copy a message to a mailbox number, a name in the Nextel Voice Mail Service directory, or a Group List number, to an assigned destination address.
  • Page 51 To send a message to another mailbox, enter the 10-digit Personal Telephone Number of the Nextel customer. The name response of the recipient plays if it is recorded. You can only send messages using this method to other Nextel users in your home market. Delivery Options After you have created a message, you can assign delivery options before you send it.
  • Page 52 Press # to send. Press ** to return to the main menu. Using Group Lists Enter the one- or two-digit Group List Number. You must have previously created this list. (See “Working With Group Lists” on page 41.) www.nextel.com...

  • Page 53: Recovering Deleted Messages

    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:...

  • Page 54: Pager Notification

    If you have purchased a pager and you would like your pager to notify you of incoming messages to your i550plus 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 and provide them with the pager number.
  • Page 55 Nextel Voice Mail Service Enabling/Disabling Pager Notification From the main Voice Mail menu, 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 56: Paging And Messaging Services

    Two Way Messaging Text and Numeric Paging allows others to send you a message that is displayed directly on your Nextel phone. Nextel Paging helps keep you in touch with co-workers and customers, regardless of where you travel on the Nextel National Network.

  • Page 57: 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 58: Alert Receipt

    Press o under “Read”. Use the on the side of the phone to scroll through messages. Press o under “Save” to Save the message. Or, press o under “Erase” to delete the message. Press o under “Exit” to exit Mesg Mail. www.nextel.com...

  • Page 59: Sending A Page

    Paging. To use these features review the following information. Web Paging (Web Messaging) Nextel’s Web Paging enables you to page yourself, someone else or a group of Nextel customers and includes “Schedule for Later” option, which allows you to send yourself reminders. To use Web Paging, follow the steps below: From your computer’s Internet browser, go to nextel.com and...

  • Page 60: 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 nextel.com or call 1-800-639-6111 or dial 611 from your Nextel phone.

  • Page 61: 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 i550plus and your computer or PDA to access email, field service reports, or the Internet.

  • Page 63: Private/Group Mode

    Or, maybe you need to communicate a last-minute schedule change to your sales people…all 100 of them. It’s easy using Nextel Direct Connect’s Group Call feature in Group mode. This digital two-way radio feature lets you contact all...

  • Page 64: 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...

  • Page 65: Entering The Private Id

    Receiving Private Calls 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. Both phones will chirp before your voice can be heard. Release the Push-To-Talk button to listen.

  • Page 66: Sending A Call Alert

    Press and hold the Push-To-Talk button to answer the call alert. Press o under “Clear”, or any key, to clear the call alert. NOTE: Call alert allows you to contact another Nextel Direct Connect subscriber at no cost, avoiding airtime charges.

  • Page 67: Call Alert Queuing

    Talkgroup number for each Talkgroup. After you have the number, you can assign each Talkgroup number a name and store it in your i550plus phone (see “Naming a Talkgroup” on page 60). Talkgroups appear on your display as numbers or programmed names such as SALES TEAM or Talkgrp 5.

  • Page 68: 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 69: Group-Silent Programming

    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 . Press o under “On” or “Off”. (The available option depends on the current setting being used. For example, if “On” is the cur- rent setting, “Off”...

  • Page 71: Net Mode

    Net Ready when in Net mode. About This Section This section includes all the information you need to take advantage of the content and services available from Nextel Online Wireless Internet Service. Net Mode Navigation Keys Page 64...

  • Page 72: Net Mode Navigation Keys

    Programming Menu and follow the steps below: Press to access the Lines per Screen Programming Menu. Press o under “OK”. Press the right arrow key lr to change the setting. Press o under “OK”. Press o under “Exit”. www.nextel.com...

  • Page 73: Launching The Microbrowser

    Internet Explorer to browse the Web from your desktop, the microbrowser 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 74: 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 75: Entering Text Using T9 Text Input (Word Mode)

    Using T9® Text Input Shift: Press and hold until you see the text entry indicator change to reflect the desired 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”...

  • Page 76: Entering Text Using Alpha Mode & Adding Words To The User Database

    T9 indicator “word” appears in the display. Press to add a space. The word is automatically added to the User Database. NOTE: You must return to T9 mode to save your word in the User Database for future use. www.nextel.com...

  • Page 77: Entering Punctuation And Symbols

    Using T9® Text Input Entering Punctuation and Symbols There are two methods of entering punctuation: Smart Punctuation and Symbols Mode. Smart Punctuation T9 Text Input uses Smart Punctuation to quickly apply basic rules of grammar to insert the correct punctuation within a word and at the end of a sentence.

  • Page 78: Numbers Mode (Num)

    “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 . You may need to press to display this word selection if necessary. www.nextel.com...

  • Page 79: Nextel Online Wireless Internet Services

    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.

  • Page 80: Sites

    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 nextel.com and click on the Nextel Online button. Email and Access your existing Hotmail account or more…...
  • Page 81 Nextel Online Wireless Internet Services Travel Travel services include the following: Itinerary: If you’ve booked travel arrangements through Expedia.com, you can access your itinerary, including flight and boarding information, as well as hotel and rental car accommodations and confirmations. Directions: Obtain location specific directions on the quickest route possible from Sidewalk.com.
  • Page 82 TV and health. Personalize 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; choose stock ticker symbols for your portfolio display;...

  • Page 83: Nextelservices

    Nextel Online Wireless Internet Services NextelServices 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”...

  • Page 84: To Recall A Bookmark

    (Wireless Application Protocol or WAP) Internet sites. These WAP sites are specially developed Web sites for wireless devices, such as your Nextel data-capable phone, and omit the large pictures and graphics of typical Web sites. The phone screen will display similar information as on your computer screen except in a streamlined text format.

  • Page 85: Entering Internet Addresses

    .org, or .net). (Before typing on your phone, you may want to review “Using T9® Text Input” on page 66.) Examples are as follows: Commercial site Government site To visit www.espn.com, type: to visit www.irs.gov, type: NOTE: Search is not part of the basic Nextel Online pricing package.

  • Page 86: Frequently Asked Questions

    At that point, any additional words that you add will replace the least used word in the database. Therefore, there is no actual limit to the number of new words you can add to the User Database. www.nextel.com...
  • Page 87 Web Manager? site first. I don’t have phone numbers Use the convenience of List stored on my Nextel data- Manager to set up your capable phone. What’s the Speed Dial, Private ID, or quickest way to enter my Talkgroup list.
  • Page 88 List Manager. To register, on your phone, you must enter your member name and password (as originally registered with nextel.com). 3. You didn’t accept the transmission from the Web site. Where is the IMEI number? The IMEI is the number found on the back of your phone.

  • Page 89: Customizing The I550Plus Phone

    Programming Menus Page 84 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 90: Setting The Time And Date

    Press o under “OK”. The Time/Date Display screen appears. The default (preset) time and date format is “On”. However, the time and date does not display until the Nextel National Network activates this feature. You may turn “off” this feature at this point.

  • Page 91: Backlight Timer

    Backlight Timer The hour format currently being used appears under Time For- mat:. To keep the current setting, simply skip to the next step. Or, press o under the available option. (For example, if “12 hour” format is the current setting, “24hr” will appear as an option.) Press lr until you see the Date Format: screen.

  • Page 92: Selecting A Ring Style

    Selecting a Ring Style With your i550plus 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 Shortcut And Options

    Own Phone Number” on page 13 and “Displaying Your Phone Number” on page Own PvtID Display your Nextel handset’s Private ID. See “Displaying Your Private ID” on page 56. Mail Display Turn on or off the New Mail message that is displayed with incoming Voice, Message, or Net Mail.
  • Page 94 Set the volume of the keypad tones using the Volume volume control keys, or to silence the keypad tones. Speaker Temporarily adjust the Private/Group speaker Volume volume for noisy environments. Spkr Vol Set Turn the speaker volume set tones on or off. Tone www.nextel.com...
  • Page 95 * Not available in all areas. 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. W A R N I N G...
  • Page 96 Performs Feature Reset and erases all stored lists. Master Reset Resets the phone’s identification number. Change Changes or resets the fraud prevention Service Key service key. Selects alternate Numeric Assignment Module (NAM). Network ID Edits the pre-programmed Network number list and select roaming options. www.nextel.com...

  • Page 97: Ordering Information

    914-3240 or contact your Nextel Authorized Representative. Call Nextel Customer Care at 1-800-639-6111 or 611 from your i550plus phone to order any of the services discussed in this guide, including Nextel Online Services, Direct Connect, Additional Phone Services, Voice Mail, Paging Features and much more!

  • Page 98: Accessories

    See Table below for battery charging times. While your i550plus 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 99: 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 i550plus phone. The power light (green LED) turns on when the Rapid Travel Charger is receiving power.

  • Page 100: 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 i550plus phone. The power light (green LED) will light when the Cigarette Lighter Adapter is receiving power.

  • Page 101: Desktop Dual-Pocket Charger

    Desktop Dual-Pocket Charger The Desktop Dual-Pocket Charger charges Motorola authorized batteries, as listed on page 90, for the i550plus 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 102: 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 i550plus 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 103 F) or above C (113 No LED indication— • Check that the i550plus 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 104: Audio Adapter

    The Audio Adapter connects an earpiece microphone or headset to your i550plus phone for privacy and hands-free operation. The Audio Adapter fits onto the bottom of the i550plus phone and provides a standard 2.5mm jack connection for an earpiece microphone or headset.

  • Page 105: Dash Mount Holder

    Audio Adapter. Pull the Audio Adapter from the i550plus phone. Dash Mount Holder The Dash Mount Holder provides a convenient holder for your i550plus phone. The Dash Mount Holder can be installed either horizontally or vertically. Do not place the Dash Mount Holder over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area.

  • Page 106: Swivel Belt Clip

    Clip and lift the phone out. Leather Carry Case The Leather Carry Case helps to protect your i550plus 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 i550plus phone without removing it from its case.

  • Page 107: Hands-Free Car Kit

    Accessories Hands-Free Car Kit NOTE: The use of wireless devices and their accessories (“devices”) may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas. Always obey the laws and regulations on the use of these devices. The Hands-Free Car Kit is also a charger. Therefore, DO NOT operate this kit and the Cigarette Lighter Adapter at the same time.
  • Page 108 Push the Motorola logo button on the accessory connector and remove the connector from the phone. NOTE: The i550plus phone should only be used with a Hands-Free Car Kit that has a gray button on the accessory connector. The use of any other hands-free car kit will result in an “incompati- ble accessory”...

  • Page 109: 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 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, call us.
  • Page 110 Please Try Again An error occurred. Note the error code and try again. Self Check Error A fault was detected with your Nextel phone. If this error recurs, note the error code and contact Customer Care. Self Check Fail An operational fault was detected with your phone.

  • Page 111: 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 112 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 113 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 114 Nextel of compatibility shall not be construed as an endorsement of the Application or a commitment on the part of Nextel that the Applications will continue to be compatible with the System, Equipment or Service for any period of time.

  • Page 115: Safety And General Information

    Safety and General Information Safety and General Information IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION. READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR INTEGRATED MULTI-SERVICE PORTABLE RADIO. For the safe and efficient operation of your radio, observe these guidelines: Your radio product contains a transmitter and a receiver. When it is ON, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) energy.

  • Page 116: Interference To Medical And Personal Electronic Devices

    Regulations of the United States Federal Communications Commission prohibit use when the plane is airborne. The United States Department of Transportation regulations require you have permission from a crew member to use your radio product while the plane is on the ground. www.nextel.com...

  • Page 117: Use While Driving

    Safety and General Information 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 118: Cleaning And Drying Considerations

    Also, avoid applying liquids directly on the radio product. Antenna Considerations Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could impair call quality, damage the radio product, or result in violation of local agency regulations. www.nextel.com...

  • Page 119: Accessory Safety Information

    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 120: Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products

    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. www.nextel.com...
  • Page 121 Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products 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 122 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 123 Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products (International) NOTE: This Limited Warranty applies in Singapore and the Philippines. WHAT THIS LIMITED WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG: 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 One (1) Year...
  • Page 124 Product at the time the Product was initially distributed from MOTOROLA. Scratches or other cosmetic damage to Product surfaces that does not affect the operation of the Product. Normal and customary wear and tear. www.nextel.com...
  • Page 125 Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products Exclusion for defects or damage arising from use of the products in connection with non-MOTOROLA equipment. V. PATENT AND SOFTWARE PROVISIONS: MOTOROLA will defend, at its own expense, any suit brought against the end user purchaser to the extent that it is based on a claim that the Product or parts infringe a patent, and Motorola will pay those costs and damages finally awarded against the end user purchaser in any such suit which are attributable to any such claim, but such defense and...

  • Page 126: Patent And Trademark Information

    6002948 Additional patents are pending. © 2000 Nextel Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Nextel, the Nextel logo, Nextel Worldwide, Nextel Direct Connect, Nextel Nextday, Nextel Business Networks, Nextel Online, Two-Way Messaging and How Business Gets Done are trademarks and/or service marks of Nextel Communications, Inc.

  • Page 127: Index

    Dialing Account Administrator Direct Dial Activate List Manager Direct Protect insurance Activating Your Greeting Schedule Display Icons Activating Your i550plus Phone Displaying the Caller’s Name Alert Receipt Displaying Your Private ID Alerts Alpha Mode Attaching the Battery Audio Adapter Editing Stored List Entries...
  • Page 128 Nextel Nextday Accessories Internet Addresses Nextel Online Two-Way Messaging Nextel Online Wireless Internet Services Keypad Lock Nextel Terms and Conditions of Service Nextel Voice Mail Service Last 10 Numbers Received/Sent NextelServices Launching the Microbrowser Notification of New Pages Limited Warranty Motorola...
  • Page 129 Punctuation and Symbols Space Speed Dial Status Light Status Light Indicator Questions? Status Messages Quick Guide to i550plus Functions Status of Your Connection Quick Reference Card Stored List Quickstore of Phone Numbers Storing Names and Numbers Quickstore of Private IDs...
  • Page 130 Changing Your Password Indicator Voice Mail Box Web Messaging Web Paging Word Mode www.nextel.com...

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