Motorola I500 PLUS User manual

NEXTEL™
iDEN®
Digital Multi-Service Phone
i500plus User’s Guide

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© 1999 Nextel Communications, Inc.All rights reserved. Nextel, the
Nextel logo, Nextel Direct Connect, and Nextel Business Networks are
trademarks and/or service marks of Nextel Communications, Inc.
www.nextel.com
, Motorola, iDEN, Call Alert, i 500 plus , and Message Mail are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola, Inc.
®Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off.
All other trademarks mentioned in this manual are trademarks of their
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© Copyright 1999, Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved.
Important!
Be sure to read “Safety and General Information”
on page 80 before using your Nextel phone.

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i500plus User’s Guide
CONTENTS
Welcome to Nextel .........................................................1
Features of your i 500 plus
TM
........................................................ 2
Learning to Use Your i 500 plus .................................................4
Activating Your i 500 plus ...........................................................4
Attaching and Charging the Battery ...........................................5
Attaching the Battery ...........................................................5
Detaching the Battery ..........................................................5
Charging the Battery with the Travel Charger ....................5
Battery and Charging Status ................................................5
Turning On Your i 500 plus .........................................................6
Your Nextel Phone Status ...........................................................6
Turning Off Your i 500 plus .........................................................7
Display Icons ..............................................................................7
About Modes and Menus ............................................................8
Changing the Display Language .................................................8
Phone Calls .....................................................................9
Programming Your Own Phone Number ...................................9
Making Phone Calls ..................................................................10
Using Other Dialing Methods ...................................................10
Scroll .................................................................................10
Speed Dial .........................................................................10
Name Search ......................................................................10
Last Number Redial ...........................................................11
Automatic Redial ...............................................................11
Emergency Dial .................................................................11
Non-Emergency Dial .........................................................11
Receiving a Phone Call .............................................................12
Setting the Ringer Volume .......................................................12
Selecting a Ring Style ...............................................................12
Creating, Editing and Using Stored Lists .................................13
Combined Phone Number and Private ID List
Programming ....................................................................13
Editing and Erasing Phone List Entries .............................15
Editing and Erasing Private ID List Entries ......................16
Quickstore of Phone Numbers ..................................................17
Quickstore of Private IDs .........................................................18
Additional Phone Services ...........................................19
Call Waiting ..............................................................................19
Call Hold ...................................................................................19
Call Forwarding........................................................................ 20

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Turning On Call Forward ..................................................20
Turning Off Call Forwarding ............................................20
Transferring Calls to Voice Mail ..............................................21
Caller ID ...................................................................................21
Nextel Voice Mail ........................................................22
Setting Up Your Voice Mailbox for the First Time .................22
Accessing the Voice Mail Service After Setup ........................24
Receiving New Voice Mail Messages ......................................24
Viewing Voice Mail Message Status in Your Mailbox ............26
Nextel Voice Mail Features ......................................................27
Playing Messages .....................................................................27
Sending Messages .....................................................................30
Acceptable Destination Addresses ....................................30
Recording and Sending Messages......................................30
Special Delivery Options ...................................................31
Urgent ................................................................................31
Private Delivery .................................................................31
Notification of Non-Delivery ............................................32
Future Delivery of Messages .............................................32
Greetings ...................................................................................33
Group Lists ...............................................................................35
Pager Notification .....................................................................37
Personal Password and Name Response Options .....................38
Changing your Password ...................................................38
Name Response Options ....................................................38
Message Forwarding .................................................................39
Caller Options ...........................................................................40
Voice Mail Time and Dates...................................................... 41
Using Text and Numeric Paging ................................ 43
The Nextel Paging Advantage ..................................................43
Page Delivery ...........................................................................43
How to Use Nextel Text and Numeric Paging .........................43
To Send a Page ..................................................................43
Notification of New Text and Numeric Pages ..................45
Retrieving New Pages .......................................................45
Viewing Your Text and Numeric Pages Status .................46
Auto Call Back .........................................................................46
Nextel Direct Connect .................................................48
Programming Your Own Private ID .........................................48

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Nextel Direct Connect Private/Group Speaker .........................48
Private Calls ..............................................................................49
Receiving a Private Call ...........................................................50
Call Alert™ ..............................................................................50
Call Alert Queuing.................................................................... 52
Group Calls ...............................................................................53
Making a Group Call ................................................................53
Receiving a Group Call .............................................................53
Adding and Storing a Talkgroup ..............................................54
Group-Silent Programming ......................................................54
Using Your Phone as a Modem ..................................55
Programming Menus ...................................................56
Accessories ....................................................................61
Batteries ................................................................................61
Travel Chargers ........................................................................62
Cigarette Lighter Adapter .........................................................63
Desktop Dual-Pocket Charger.................................................. 65
Audio Adapter ..........................................................................68
Dash Mount Holder ..................................................................69
Swivel Belt Clip ........................................................................70
Leather Carry Case ...................................................................70
Hands-Free Car Kit ...................................................................71
Other Useful Information ...........................................73
Nextel Customer Care ..............................................................74
Understanding Status Messages ...............................................75
Terms and Conditions of Service .............................................76
Safety and General .......................................................82
Accessory Safety Information .....................................85
Owner’s Information ...................................................87

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Welcome to Nextel
1
WELCOME TO NEXTEL
hank you for choosing Nextel as your wireless communications
provider. The i 500 plus
TM
is one of the most sophisticated
digital cellular phones available today, offering you a range of
unique, state-of-the-art features.
This guide contains all the information you need to take full
advantage of your Nextel service, including:
• Digital cellular calling for crystal-clear connections and built-in
call security on the all-digital Nextel National Network
• Nextel Direct Connect
SM
, an exclusive feature for communicat-
ing instantly with one or more co-workers at a fraction of the cost
of cellular
• Voice Mail to keep you from missing important calls
• Text and Numeric Paging to help you stay connected — even
when you don’t have time to talk on the phone
• Dial-up Services capability (see the Nextel Online Dial-up Ser-
vices User’s Guide )
• Net mode to access Nextel Online Internet Services (future avail-
ability)
• You’ll also find details on other Nextel features:
• The all-digital Nextel National Network
• No roaming fees
• One-second call rounding after the first minute
• Flat-rate long distance pricing to anywhere in the continental
U.S.
• No landline connection charges
For more information about Nextel or to view this guide on our web
site, visit us at www.nextel.com.
Questions?
Call Nextel Customer Care at 1-800-639-6111, or dial 611 from your
i 500 plus .
NOTE:
TTY access for hearing-impaired users is available
with your i 500 plus . See the Nextel Online Dial-up
Services User’s Guide for complete instructions.
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Features of your i 500 plus
TM
NOTES:
• Remove the plastic film lens protector from the dis-
play before you use your
i 500 plus for the first time.
• The display backlight is activated by pressing any key
or button.
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1. Antenna
8. On/Off Key
9. Punctuation
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4. Push-To-Talk
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3. Volume
Control
Buttons
6. Mode Key
7. Status Light
2. Earpiece
5. Scroll Keys
12. Microphone
11. Back Key
14. Menu Key
18. Next Key
17. Alphanumeric
Keypad
16. Send/End Key
13. Alphanumeric
Display
15. Option Keys
21. Accessory and
Data Cable
Connector
19. Home Key
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20. Speaker Key
10. Side Charging
Jack
500 plus
Applies to Nextel Online Internet Services; future availability
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Welcome to Nextel
1.
Antenna Extend for optimal signal.
2.
Earpiece Listen to calls when the Nextel Direct
Connect speaker is off.
3.
Volume Control
Buttons
Press to adjust volume levels in Phone,
Private, and Group modes.
4.
Nextel Direct
Connect
(PTT) Button
Press to transmit a Private or Group Call, or
a Call Alert™. Press and hold 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.When entering text, press
to erase text or add a space.
6.
Mode Key Press to change modes [Phone, Private,
Group, Net (for future functionality)].
7.
Status Light Check the status of your connection. See
Table 2 on page 6 for more information.
8.
On/Off Key Press and hold to turn phone ON or OFF.
9.
Punctuation Key For future functionality.
1 0 .
Side Charging Jack Connect charging accessories.
1 1 .
Back Key For future functionality.
1 2 .
Microphone Speak into during calls.
1 3 .
Alphanumeric
Display
View up to 4 lines (12 characters per line) or
six lines (16 characters per line) on the
display in Mail Services and Net Mode
(future functionality).
1 4 .
Menu Key Press to scroll through menu options.
1 5 .
Option Keys Press to select a menu option on the display
that appears directly above the left or right
option key.
1 6 .
Send/End Key After entering a phone number, press to
make a phone call or redial the number.
Press to answer incoming phone calls.
Press to end phone calls.
17.
Alphanumeric
Keypad
Enter telephone numbers, Private Call IDs,
and alphanumeric characters.
18.
Next Key For future functionality.
19.
Home Key Use to change lettercase when entering
text.Also, for future functionality in Net
Mode.
20.
Speaker Key Listen to Nextel Direct Connect calls.
21.
Accessory and Data
Cable Connector
Connect accessories and data cables.

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i500plus User’s Guide
Learning to UseYour i 500 plus
This User’s Guide is designed to help you learn about the features of
your new i 500 plus . By reading it now, you’ll be able to take full
advantage of all the benefits your Nextel service provides for you and
your company.
You will find a handy Quick Reference Guide attached to this manual
to help you get started on your i 500 plus right away.
Or, you can view the short video to learn the basics of using your
i 500 plus , then refer to the User’s Guide later for more in-depth
information.
Activating Your i 500 plus
Before you can begin using your i 500 plus , it needs to be activated.
• If you purchased your phone through a Nextel Sales Representa-
tive, your phone should be active already.
• If there is a separate activation sheet in this package, simply fol-
low the step-by-step instructions included.
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.
NOTE:
For first time users:
To register for the first time on the Nextel National
Network correctly, you must turn on your i 500 plus in
your local calling area prior to traveling.