Iridium 9501 User manual

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9501 Pager User’s Guide
Your pager will incorrectly indicate
missed messages when it receives a
retransmitted message if your newest
message has a sequence number that is
8, or more, numbers greater than the
original sequence number of the
retransmitted message.
For example, if your newest message is
sequence number 16 and you receive a
retransmitted message with a sequence
number of 4, your pager will indicate
missed messages.
See page 25 for more information about
missed messages.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ...................................................................1
About This User’s Guide ..............................................1
Satellite Messaging Overview ...................................... 2
Exciting Satellite Receiver Technology ........................2
Receiving Satellite Signals ..........................................2
Wearing Your Pager ....................................................5
Message Delivery Areas (MDAs) .................................5
Motorola Satellite Series Products ...............................6
OPTIMAX™ EL Display ................................................. 6
Control Buttons ............................................................. 7
TurningYour Pager On .................................................. 7
Main Menu ..................................................................... 8
Reading Messages ........................................................ 9
News and Information Messages ..............................10
Reading Information Messages .................................11
Deleting Messages ...................................................... 11
Setting theTime and Date ..........................................12
Setting the Alert Mode ................................................ 13
Setting Alarms ............................................................. 15
Setting QuietTime .......................................................16
TurningYour Pager Off ...............................................18
Your Folder .................................................................. 18
Moving Messages to Your Folder ..............................19
Reading Messages in Your Folder ............................19
Deleting Messages from Your Folder ........................19
Your PhoneBook ......................................................... 20
Permanent PhoneBook Entries .................................20
Moving Messages to Your PhoneBook ......................20
Viewing Messages in your PhoneBook .....................21
Deleting PhoneBook Messages .................................21
PhoneBook Lookup ...................................................22
Downloading an Address Book ..................................22
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More Features ..............................................................24
Automatic Alert Reset .................................................24
Automatic Message Deletion ......................................24
Errored Message Indicator .........................................24
Missed Message Segment .........................................25
Missed Message Indicator ..........................................25
Truncated Message Indicator .....................................25
Satellite Features .........................................................26
Checking Satellite Strength (Instant) ..........................26
Satellite Strength Indicator (Average) ........................27
Registration Reminder ................................................28
Battery Information .....................................................28
Battery Gauge ............................................................28
Replacing the Battery .................................................29
Care and Maintenance ................................................31
CleaningYour Pager ....................................................31
Functionality and Use ofYour Pager .........................31
Patent Information .......................................................31
Warranty Information ..................................................32
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Introduction 1
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Motorola
Satellite Series 9501 Pager, for exclusive use on
the Iridium
™
satellite communication system.You
are among a select group of discerning users who
demand global connectivity that is available only
with the latest in communication technology.The
9501 pager integrates advanced messaging
features you’ve come to expect from Motorola into
the world’s first global personal message receiver.
In your world, timely information can be too
important to wait.With a Motorola Satellite Series
9501 pager, you never have to be out of touch.
AboutThis User’s Guide
This User’s Guide provides an explanation of how to
operate each function of your pager and provides
helpful suggestions for first-time (as well as for
experienced) pager users.
For your convenience, a quick reference card may
be detached from the back cover and carried in your
wallet.
Please carefully review the User’s Guide to
understand how new features, specifically
designed for reception of direct satellite signals,
can help you to effectively benefit from this
unique device.
CONTROL BUTTONS
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2 Satellite Messaging Overview
Satellite Messaging Overview
Exciting Satellite ReceiverTechnology
The Iridium satellite system is a revolution in
wireless communication technology. Satellites that
circle the earth keep you in constant
communication.Together with Iridium WorldPage
SM
service, Motorola’s 9501 pager offers the first true
global roaming capability in a small belt-worn
personal message receiver. While it offers the best
in paging features, the 9501 does not operate like a
typical pager.
Receiving Satellite Signals
Most pagers receive messages transmitted from
towers on the ground.The 9501 pager receives
messages transmitted directly from satellite.This
can be more difficult, in some instances, due to the
distance the signal must travel from space.
With most satellite-based communication, such as
satelliteTV or the Global Positioning System (GPS),
a satellite dish or hand-held unit must be positioned
outside of buildings to receive information.However,
with Motorola’s Satellite Series 9501 Pager, you can
now receive messages inside buildings.
Note:
In some environments, the message signal
may be effectively blocked, preventing
reception. The ability to receive messages
in the interior of large urban buildings will be
particularly limited.
INTRODUCTION
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Satellite Messaging Overview
3
9501 Pager—Your Personal Satellite Receiver
SATELLITE RECEPTION
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Satellite Messaging Overview
Satellite Paging Signal Reception
POOR GOOD
SATELLITE RECEPTION
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WearingYour Pager
Your 9501 pager comes with a multi-functional
holster that orients the pager for the best possible
performance. It is recommended that you place the
pager in the holster (display side facing in) and wear
it on your belt.The holster can also be used
effectively off the body as a stand for your pager. To
ensure optimum reception, extend the belt clip,
stand it up on a desk or table, and point it toward the
nearest window.
Note:
Improper positioning of the 9501 pager will
impair message reception.
Message Delivery Areas (MDAs)
Because your pager is a receive-only device and
cannot tell the Iridium system its location, you must
choose one or more message delivery areas to
register for coverage. Message delivery areas
(MDAs) are Iridium-defined geographic areas
representing local, regional, and national
boundaries designated by telephone Country
Codes(withoptional suffix).For yourconvenience,a
complete list of Country Codes is permanently
Proper Orientation of Pager
in Holster Extended Belt Clip (For standing on table
or desk)
SATELLITE RECEPTION
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6 OPTIMAX™ EL Display
stored in the PhoneBook of your 9501 pager.
Consult with your Iridium Service Provider for
various methods of MDA registration.
Motorola Satellite Series Products
Using this pager together with Motorola’s Satellite
Series 9500 Portable Phone eliminates the need to
register message delivery areas and provides
additional benefits, such as“follow me”paging
services and the convenience of a global portable
phone. Ask your local authorized Motorola satellite
products dealer about the complete line of Motorola
Satellite Series products to determine which ones
best meet your demanding communication needs.
OPTIMAX
™
EL Display
To bring you superior clarity and easy readability,
the Motorola OPTIMAX hologram is included in your
pager’s display.The hologram provides exceptional
contrast between the background of the display and
the pager’s message.In addition, the 9501 pager
uses an electro-luminescent backlighting
technology for improved readability in low-light
environments. The backlight is automatically
activated whenever a button is pressed.
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