Nextel i200plus User manual

Nextel®
iDEN®
Digital, Data-Capable, Multi-Service Phone
i2000plus Phone User’s Guide
@NTN9486A@
NTN9486A

i2000plus 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 i2000plus phone.
Learning to Use Your i2000plus Phone
NOTE: Remove the plastic film lens protector from the display.
1 Tear off the Quick Reference Card located on the back cover, complete
the information and keep it handy.
2 Read Safety and General Information and the Nextel Terms and Condi-
tions of Service.
3 Familiarize yourself with the Table of Contents.
4 Read Getting Started, which includes a Quick Guide to i2000plus
Phone Functions.
Antenna
Option Keys
On/Off Key
Speaker Key
Push-To-Talk
(PTT) Button
Volume
Control
Buttons
Alphanumeric
Keypa
Mo e Key
Status Light
Menu Key
Earpiece
Alphanumeric
Display
Scroll Key
Sen /En Key
Microphone
Accessory an Data Cable
Connector
Vibe-all Key
Light Sensor
Nextel Direct Connect®
plus
Punctuation
Key
Home Key
Next Key
Back Key

Table of Contents
i
Introduction ...............................................................................1
Welcome to Nextel®...........................................................................1
Questions? .................................................................................. 3
Driving Safety Tips .............................................................................3
Nextel Business Solutions ..................................................................5
International Business Solutions ........................................................6
Getting Started ..........................................................................7
About This Section ......................................................................7
Batteries ............................................................................................7
Attaching the Battery ...................................................................8
Detaching the Battery ..................................................................8
Charging the Battery ....................................................................8
Turning Your i2000plus Phone On/Off ...............................................9
Your Phone’s SIM Card ...................................................................10
SIM Card Personal Identification Number (PIN) ........................10
Activating Your i2000plus Phone .....................................................14
Your Nextel Phone Status ................................................................ 14
Keypad Lock ....................................................................................15
Light Sensor .....................................................................................17
Display Icons ....................................................................................18
Modes and Menus ...........................................................................19
Quick Guide to i2000plus Phone Functions .....................................20
Phone Mode .............................................................................20
Private Mode ............................................................................21
Group Mode ..............................................................................21
Net Mode ...................................................................................22
Creating, Editing and Using Stored Lists .............................23
About This Section ....................................................................23
Phone Based ...................................................................................23
Storing Names and Numbers ....................................................23
Pause Digit Entry .......................................................................25
Editing Stored List Entries .........................................................25
Edit a Phone Number or Associated Name or
Speed Dial Number ...............................................................25
Editing a Private ID or Associated Name ..............................26
Erasing List Entries ...............................................................26
Pre-Pend Feature .................................................................27
Address Book ...................................................................................28
iDEN Organizer ...............................................................................28

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Phone Mode ............................................................................29
Digital Cellular ..................................................................................29
About This Section ....................................................................29
Making Domestic Phone Calls ...................................................29
Direct Dial .............................................................................29
Making Calls From the Stored List ........................................30
Automatic Redial ...................................................................31
Emergency Calling ................................................................31
Special Dialing Codes ...........................................................31
Placing International Calls .........................................................31
Plus Dialing ..........................................................................32
Country-to-Country (Using Plus Dialing) ...............................32
Country-to-Country (Using Direct Dial) .................................32
Within-Country ......................................................................32
Using Hands-Free Speakerphone .............................................33
Receiving a Phone Call .............................................................33
Missed Call Indicator .............................................................34
Retrieving a List of Missed Calls ...........................................34
Last 10 Numbers Received/Sent Call List .................................34
Quickstore of Phone Numbers ..............................................34
Reviewing/Storing/Dialing Received Calls ...........................34
Reviewing/Storing/Dialing Sent Calls ....................................35
Ending a Phone Call ..............................................................35
Standard Features ...........................................................................36
About This Section ....................................................................36
Call Hold ....................................................................................36
Call Forwarding ..........................................................................36
Call Waiting ................................................................................38
Three-Way Calling .....................................................................39
Additional Phone Services ...............................................................40
About This Section ....................................................................40
Alternate Line Service ................................................................40
Call Restrictions .........................................................................41
Caller ID .....................................................................................41
Directory Assistance ..................................................................42
Nextel Voice Mail Service ................................................................43
About This Section ....................................................................43
Setting Up Your Voice Mail Box .................................................43
Receiving Voice Mail Messages ................................................44
New Message Indicators .......................................................44
Transferring Calls to Voice Mail ............................................44
Alert Receipt .........................................................................44
Using Voice Mail ........................................................................45
Logging Into Voice Mail .........................................................45

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Main Voice Mail Menu ...........................................................46
Playing Messages .................................................................46
Saving and Deleting Messages ............................................47
Recovering Deleted Messages .............................................47
Changing Your Password ..................................................... 47
Recording Your Name .......................................................... 48
Recording Your Active Greeting ............................................48
Advanced Voice Mail Features ..................................................49
Multiple Greetings .................................................................49
Greeting Schedule ................................................................50
Automatic Playback ..............................................................51
Changing the Playback Order of Messages ..........................51
Recording, Copying and Replying to Messages ...................51
Working With Group Lists .....................................................53
Message Forwarding ............................................................54
Time and Date Charts ...........................................................55
Messaging Services .........................................................................56
About This Section ....................................................................56
Nextel Online Two-Way MessagingSM ........................................56
Text and Numeric Messaging ....................................................57
Text and Numeric Messaging Features ................................57
Notification of New Messages ...............................................57
Alert Receipt .........................................................................57
Accessing New Messages ...................................................58
Sending a Message ..............................................................59
Using Your Phone as a Modem .......................................................62
Nextel WorldwideSM Service ...................................................63
About This Section ....................................................................63
Setting the Way Your Phone Searches for Networks ......................63
Manually Searching for a Network ..................................................64
Creating Your Phone’s Network Priority List ....................................65
Private/Group Mode ...............................................................71
Nextel Direct Connect®....................................................................71
Displaying Your Private ID ......................................................... 72
Using the Private/Group Speaker ..............................................72
Placing Private Calls ..................................................................72
Receiving Private Calls ..............................................................73
Quickstore of Private IDs ...........................................................73
Sending a Call Alert ...................................................................74
Receiving/Responding to a Call Alert ........................................74
Call Alert Queuing .....................................................................75
Group Calls ................................................................................75
Group-Silent Programming ........................................................76

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Net Mode ..................................................................................79
About This Section ....................................................................79
Using Net Mode ...............................................................................80
Requirements ............................................................................80
Net Mode Navigation Keys ........................................................80
Starting the Microbrowser ..........................................................81
Using T9®Text Input ..................................................................82
Nextel OnlineSM Wireless Internet Services .....................................87
MyApplications ...........................................................................87
Shopping ...................................................................................88
Sites ...........................................................................................88
MSN®Mobile .............................................................................89
NextelServices ........................................................................... 89
Bookmarks .................................................................................89
Enter Site ...................................................................................90
Search ....................................................................................... 91
Address Book ...................................................................................93
Address Book Requirements .....................................................93
Address Book Overview ............................................................94
Using Address Book Online .......................................................95
Using Address Book on the Phone ..........................................104
Administrative Functions ..........................................................108
Two-Way Messaging ......................................................................110
Two-Way Messaging Requirements ........................................110
Sending Messages ..................................................................111
Receiving and Viewing Two-Way Messages ...........................118
Responding to Two-Way Messages from Your Nextel Phone .121
Message Log ...........................................................................122
Preferences .............................................................................122
Frequently Asked Questions .........................................................126
Customizing the i2000plus Phone .......................................131
About This Section ..................................................................131
Changing the Display Language ....................................................131
Setting the Time and Date Format .................................................132
Backlight Timer ..............................................................................133
Keypad Silence ..............................................................................133
Setting the Ringer Volume .............................................................134
Selecting a Ring Style ....................................................................134
Setting the VibraCall®Alert Feature ..............................................135
Programming Menus ......................................................................137
Ordering Information ......................................................................142

Table of Contents
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Accessories ..........................................................................143
About This Section ..................................................................143
Leather Carry Case ........................................................................143
Batteries .......................................................................................143
Travel Charger ............................................................................... 145
Hands-Free Car Kit ........................................................................146
Cigarette Lighter Adapter ...............................................................148
Desktop Dual-Pocket Charger .......................................................149
Audio Adapter ................................................................................150
Dash Mount Holder ........................................................................151
Other Important Information ................................................153
About This Section ..................................................................153
Nextel Customer Care ....................................................................153
Understanding Status Messages ...................................................154
Nextel Terms and Conditions of Service ........................................156
Safety and General Information .....................................................162
Warranty Information ......................................................................170
Patent and Trademark Information ................................................176
Index ......................................................................................177
IMPORTANT!
Be sure to read “Safety and General Information” on page 162
before using your i2000plus phone.

1
Introduction
Welcome to Nextel®
Thank you for choosing Nextel as your wireless communications provider. The
i2000plus phone is one of the most sophisticated digital cellular instruments
available today, offering you worldwide services so you can easily keep in touch
with business and personal contacts.
In addition to all of Nextel’s top-notch communication services, the i2000plus
phone offers you the following Nextel advantages.
• You can enjoy Nextel wireless service when you travel abroad to other
iDEN®networks and GSM networks through Nextel WorldwideSM Service.
For up-to-date information on Nextel Worldwide Service coverage, visit us
at nextel.com.
•Thei2000plus phone includes a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card
that holds all of your personal information, including a Personal
Identification Number (PIN) for added security and to prohibit
unauthorized use.
• Your i2000plus phone has a built-in microbrowser to allow you to access
information wirelessly, such as Nextel OnlineSM Wireless Internet Services*.
Before you get started, please refer to the i2000plus Phone Features Bookmark,
attached to the front cover of this guide, which you can use as a placeholder. It
has a picture of the i2000plus 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.
This guide contains all the information you need to take full advantage of your
Nextel service and i2000plus phone, including:
* Nextel Online Wireless Internet Services only available in the continental United
States.
Quick Guide to i2000plus Phone Functions —
Enables experienced digital cellular phone and two-
way radio users to get started right away!
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Digital Cellular Calling — Nextel’s All-Digital
National Network lets you enjoy a clear connection,
with built-in call security, every time you place a phone
call. Digital Cellular Calling includes features such as
Call Hold, Call Forwarding, Call Waiting, and Three-
Way Calling. Find out more about placing calls in this
section.
Page 29
Nextel Worldwide Service — When you travel
overseas, the phone will automatically search for iDEN
and GSM network coverage to broaden your
communication possibilities around the world. Learn
more about this valuable service in this section.
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NOTE: Are you an experienced digital cellular phone and two-way radio
user? Turn to the Getting Started section beginning on page 7.
This section might be all you need to get started.
Additional Phone Services — Includes Alternate
Line Service, Call Restrictions, Caller ID, and
Directory Assistance. Find out more in this section.
Page 40
Voice Mail — Takes messages 24 hours a day and
includes Message Forwarding, Automatic Playback
and more. Read more about Voice Mail in this section.
Page 43
Text and Numeric Messaging — Lets you receive
numeric messages and important, short messages right
over the phone. Learn more about Messaging in this
section.
Page 57
Nextel Direct Connect®— An innovative feature
for communicating instantly with one or more co-
workers at a fraction of the cost of cellular. Read more
about Nextel Direct Connect in this section.
Page 71
Nextel Online Wireless Internet Services —
Stay connected to the critical information you need to
make business decisions and get business done.
Page 87
Dial-Up Service — Dial-Up capability without
landline access. Also see “Nextel Online Dial-Up
Service User’s Guide.”
Page 87
Programming — At Nextel, we know one size
doesn’t fit all — and this feature proves it! You can
customize your i2000plus phone and make it behave
the way you want it to. Learn how in this section.
Page 137
Other Nextel Advantages — In addition to all of the previously
mentioned benefits, there’s more...Nextel features also include the
following:
• The guaranteed All-Digital Nextel National Network
• No Roaming Fees while traveling throughout the U.S.
• One-second call rounding after the first minute
• Flat-rate long distance pricing to anywhere in the continental U.S.
• Simple flat-rate pricing per country for international calls
• No landline connection charges