Motorola I500 PLUS User manual

MotorolaTM
iDEN®
Digital Multi-Service Phone
i500plus User’s Guide
Draft #2
3/10/99
Comments due: 3/17/99

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D R A F T Welcome
WELCOME
ongratulations on purchasing your Motorola iDEN i500plus data-
enabled, multi-service, digital portable phone. Superior features
and state-of-the-art technology help to keep you in constant touch
with all your business and personal contacts.
The i500plus offers:
• Phone Mode—for cellular phone operation.
See page 8.
• Private Mode—for two-way radio use to talk with one person.
See page 18.
• Group Mode—for two-way radio use to talk with several people.
See page 22.
• Mail Services—for message, voice, and net mail.
See page 24.
Optional features:
With optional wireless access to the Internet, you can check on the latest
news and weather, get stock quotes, send and receive e-mail, and
download information from your computer. Wireless features include:
• Net Mode - to access the built-in microbrowser.
• Fax and Data Transfer- to send and receive faxes and transfer files.
If your i500plus has the Net Mode option, see the “Net Mode User’s
Guide”.
This guide describes the features of the i 500 plus as
they were set up by Motorola. However, your carrier
or your organization may have changed or added
features. For more information, check with your
carrier or your organization.
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i500plus User’s Guide D R A FT
Features of Your i500plus
• Remove the plastic lens protector from
the display before initial use.
• Some keys have multiple uses. For more
information, see the Net Mode User’s
Guide.
• Press any key or button to turn o the
keypad backlight.
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1. Antenna
8. On/Off Key
4. Nextel Direct
Connect (PTT)
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3. Volume
Control
Buttons
6. Mode Key
7. LED
2. Earpiece
5. Scroll Keys
10. Microphone
12. Menu Key
15. Alphanumeric
Keypad
14. Send/End Key
11. Alphanumeric
Display
13. Option Keys
17. Data Port
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16. Speaker Key
9. Accessory
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1. Antenna Extend for optimal signal.
2. Earpiece Hold to your ear to hear the other party.
3. VolumeControl
Buttons Press to adjust volume levels in Phone, Private, and Group modes.
4. Push-To-Talk
(PTT) Button Transmit a Private or Group Call, or a Call Alert. Press and hold the PTT button to
talk; release it to listen.
5. Scroll Keys Press the left side to scroll backward or
the right side to scroll forward through
menu options and lists.
6. Mode Key Press to change modes.
7. LED (Light
EmittingDiode) Check the phone’s status. See Table 1 on page 5 for more information.
8. On/Off Key Press and hold to turn your
i 500 plus on or
off.
9. Accessory
Connector Attach accessories or the battery charger.
10. Microphone Use to speak during calls.
11. Alphanumeric
Display View up to four lines (up to 12 characters per line) or six lines (up to 16 characters
per line) on the display.
12. Menu Key Press to scroll through menu options.
13. Option Keys Press the right or left option key to select
the menu option that appears directly
above the key.
14. Send/End Key Press to answer an incoming Phone call.
After entering a phone number, press to
begin an outgoing Phone call or to redial
the entered phone number. Press to end
Phone calls.
15. Alphanumeric
Keypad Enter telephone numbers, Private call IDs, and alphanumeric characters.
16. Speaker Key Use to hear Private and Group
conversations.
17. Data Port
Adapter
Connector
Use to connect the data cable to your
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Attaching and Charging the Battery
Remove the battery from the protective case provided in the original
packaging. When the battery is not attached to the phone or being
charged, store it in this case.
Attaching the Battery
To attach the battery to your i500plus:
1. Push down the door lock located at
the bottom of the battery door.
2. Insert the battery.
3. Press down on the battery to
position it. (SEE BATT LABEL)
Charging the Battery
To get the maximum use from the
battery, charge it overnight before you use it for the first time.
Attach the charger connector to the i500plus, then flip open the prongs
and plug the charger into an electrical outlet. For more information
about chargers, see “Accessories” on page 37.
Battery and Charging Status
A low battery is indicated by a short, chirp-like sound through the
speaker. The battery strength icon shows the remaining charge in the
battery. Three bars indicate full charge. When you have less than five
minutes of talk time remaining, the indicator flashes.
Figure 1. Battery Charging Status
Detaching the Battery
To detach the battery, release the battery door by pressing the battery
door lock upwards. Remove the battery.
Turning On Your i500plus
Press the On/Off button until a set of icons appears on your
display. Next, a welcome message displays while the i500plus connects
to your carrier’s network.
The LED indicator located on top of the i500plus shows the service
state. See Table 1 .
Icon
Flashes
Charging Low Battery 0-30% 31-60% 61-90% 91-100%
Discharging Low Battery 0-10% 11-40% 41-70% 71-100%
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Table 1: Status LIght (LED) Indicator
Turning Off Your i500plus
Press and hold the On/Off button until you see the message
“Powering Off”.
LED Indicator Status of Your i 500 plus
Flashing Red Registering—your i 500 plus is signing on
to your carrier’s network. Please wait.
Solid Red No service—your
i 500 plus cannot sign
on. It will continue trying to connect
every two minutes as long as it is turned
on.
Flashing Green In service—your i 500 plus is ready to
use.
You can now place and receive calls and
use the browser.
Solid Green In use—-your
i 500 plus is currently being
used. Check to make sure that you
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Display Icons
Display icons appear on the screen to inform you of existing conditions.
See the following list.
The following icons may appear along the top of the display.
Signal Strength Indicator
Shows the signal strength. Six bars indicate the strongest
signal. Calls and messages may not be sent or received in
weak signal areas.
Battery Strength Indicator
Shows the remaining charge in your battery. Three bars
show full charge. The indicator flashes when you have
less than five minutes of talk time remaining.
Voice Mail
Indicates that unplayed messages are waiting in your
voice/fax mail box
New Message Mail
Indicates that you have new text messages in your mail
box.
Unread Message Mail
Indicates that you have unread text messages.
Call Forward
Indicates that incoming phone calls are being forwarded.
Private/Group Speaker
Indicates that the Private/Group speaker is off. You will
hear calls through the earpiece.
Optional: Packet Data
Indicates packet data registration. The blinking arrows
indicate send and receive activity. For more information,
see the Wireless Data User’s Guide (publication
68P81090C75-O).
Some of the following icons may appear on the last line of the display.
Optional: Secure Packet Data Connection
Indicates that your packet data information is encrypted
during transmission.
Optional: More Information
Indicates that there is more text to read above, below, or
above and below the current screen.

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About Modes and Menus
Modes and menus are the navigational tools, providing access to the
various features of your i500plus. There are four modes:
• Phone—for cellular phone calls. See page 8.
• Private—for one-to-one radio calls. See page 18.
• Group—for radio calls with all individuals in a designated
talkgroup. See page 22.
• Net—(optional) for browser use. See the Net Mode User’s Guide.
To change modes, press .
Menu choices within each mode provide access to the various features
of your i500plus.
To select menu options:
1. Press until you see the desired menu option.
2. Press under the desired menu option.
Changing the Display Language
You can customize your i500plus to display one of four languages:
English, French, Spanish, or Portuguese.
To change the displayed language:
1. Press , , , .
2. Select “Ok”.
3. Press and to scroll through the
language options.
Selecting “Exit” at any time retains the
current language selection.
4. When the desired language appears on
your display, select “Ok”. The displayed
text immediately changes to the selected
language.
5. Select “Exit”.
The language that you select will be the displayed language.
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MAKING PHONE CALLS
In addition to making and receiving phone calls in Phone mode, you can
forward calls, use call waiting, put calls on hold, and create and use
stored lists. Phone Ready is the main screen.
You can place a call by entering the phone number on the keypad.
1. From the “Phone Ready” screen, using
the keypad, enter the desired number..
If you make a mistake, press once to
move back one digit, or select “Cancl” to
start over.
2. Press to place the call.
3. To end the call, press .
Using Other Dialing Methods
To use Scroll, Speed Dial, or Name Search, names and numbers must be
programmed in your phone. See “Creating, Editing, and Using Stored
Lists” on page 13.
Scroll
1. From the Phone Ready screen, press and to scroll
backward or forward through the stored list of numbers and
names.
2. Press to place the call.
3. To end the call, press .
Speed Dial
1. From the Phone Ready screen, press until you see the
“Spd#” option on the last line of your display.
2. Select “Spd#”.
3. Enter the assigned speed-dial number (1-100). You will see the
stored name and phone number associated with the speed-dial
number.
4. Press to place the call.
5. To end the call, press .
Name Search
1. From the Phone Ready screen, select “Name”.
2. Using the keypad, enter the first letter of the desired name, for
example, to search for the name Bob:
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a. Enter “B” by pressing twice.
b. Press to scroll through all the names starting with “B” until
you see “Bob”.
3. Press to place the call.
4. To end the call, press .
Emergency Dial
You can dial the emergency phone number even if the keypad is locked.
If you are on an active call, you must end it before using the emergency
number.
1. From any mode (Phone, Private, Group, or Net), press and
hold for two seconds until the phone displays
“EMERGENCY”. The phone then automatically dials the
emergency number.
2. To end the call, press . The emergency phone number will not
be saved as the last number dialed.
Automatic Redial
If you receive a “System Busy, Try Later” message, press to have
your phone automatically redial the number. You will hear a ring-back
tone when the call is successful.
Last Number Redial
To redial the last number that you called, press .
Receiving a Phone Call
1. Press one of the following keys: , or
, or . Or press any numeric key
(0 through 9).
2. To end a call, press .
For more information on the Emergency Dial feature,
contact your carrier.
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