Page 1 Motorola ® iDEN Digital Multi-Service Data-Capable Phone i 55sr Phone User’s Guide @NTN9865A@ NTN9865-A...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Driving Safety Tips ...11 Getting Started... 13 i55sr Phone Features...14 Battery ...14 Turning Your i55sr Phone On/Off ...18 Security Features of the i55sr Phone ...19 Status of Your i55sr Phone ...29 My Information ...30 Using T9 Text Input ...31 Display Essentials ... 37 Display Screen Elements...37...
Page 4 Datebook Icons...96 Viewing Your Datebook ...96 About Datebook Events...98 Adding New Events...99 Editing Events ...103 Deleting Events ...103 Customizing Datebook Set Up ...104 Memo ... 105 Adding a New Memo ...105 Viewing a Memo ...105 Editing a Memo ...106 www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 5 Playing a Voice Note...112 Adding to a Voice Note...113 Labeling a Voice Note...113 Deleting Voice Notes ...114 Locking/Unlocking a Voice Note...114 Voice Notes Memory ...115 Customizing the i55sr Phone ... 117 Settings Menu...117 Shortcuts ...136 Accessories... 139 Carrying Solutions...139 Batteries...141 Travel Chargers ...142...
Page 6 PORTABLE RADIO PRODUCT OPERATION AND EME EXPOSURE... Electro Magnetic Interference/Compatibility...154 Medical Devices ...154 Operational Warnings...156 Operational Cautions ...157 Accessory Safety Information ...159 Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products...161 Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products (International) ...165 Patent and Trademark Information...169 www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 7 IMPORTANT! Read “Safety and General Information” on page 151 before using your i55sr phone.
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Page 9: Introduction
* Optional Feature - Please consult your provider for availability of purchase. For more information on these and other features of the i55sr phone, review this User’s Guide. There is a Table of Contents in the front of the guide and an Index in the back of the guide to assist you in finding the specific information you want.
Page 10 NOTE: This guide describes the features of the i55sr phone 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. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 11: Driving Safety Tips
Get to know your Motorola wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial. If available, these features help you to place your call with- out taking your attention off the road.
Page 12 1. Wherever wireless phone service is available. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 13: Getting Started
This section includes: i55sr Phone Features Battery Turning Your i55sr Phone On/Off Turning Your i55sr Phone On/Off Security Features of the i55sr Phone Status of Your i55sr Phone My Information Using T9 Text Input Getting Started Page 14 Page 14...
Page 14: I55Sr Phone Features
Capacity Battery Battery Your i55sr phone comes with a Lithium Ion battery. After attaching the battery, you must charge it before you use it for the first time. See “Charging Lithium Ion Batteries” on page 141 for the charging times for your phone’s battery. The first time you charge your phone’s battery, charge for 30 minutes more than the...
Page 15: Attaching The Battery
Attaching the Battery Remove the battery cover located on the back of the phone by pressing the battery cover release button and sliding the battery cover away from the antenna. Insert the top of the battery into the battery area. Press down on the bottom of the battery to secure it.
Page 16: Charging The Battery
If the charger has folding electrical prongs, flip open the prongs. Plug the charger into an electrical outlet. Your phone’s screen backlight will remain lit while the battery is charging. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 17: Battery Charging Status
Battery Charging Status The battery strength indicator icon found on your phone’s display screen shows the charge amount remaining in the battery. Refer to Battery Charging, Table 1 Table 1: Battery Charging * A short, chirp-like sound indicates a low battery. This indicates that you have approximately five minutes of talk time remaining.
Page 18: Turning Your I55Sr Phone On/Off
When the Ready screen appears on the display, you are ready to use your i55sr phone! To power the phone off: Press and hold p on the top of the phone until you see the message Powering Off.
Page 19: Security Features Of The I55Sr Phone
Security Features of the i 55sr Phone The i55sr phone comes with two levels of security protection: • SIM Card • Keypad Lock Your phone comes with a built-in level of security protection through the use of the SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card. The SIM card stores all your Phonebook information.
Page 20: Changing The Pin
Press B under SELECT. The Settings screen displays. Incorrectly entering your PIN three times causes the SIM card to be blocked. To unblock your SIM card, you must contact your service provider. For more information, see “Unblocking the PIN” on page 21. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 21: Unblocking The Pin
NOTE: Before you begin, obtain the PIN Unblocking Key (PUK) code from your service provider, then read and understand the PIN unblocking sequence. In entering the key press sequence, each key press must occur within 5 seconds of the prior key press. Security Features of the i55sr Phone...
Page 22 SIM card is permanently blocked and must be replaced. If this happens, all data will be lost. You will get a message to contact your service provider. If the SIM card is blocked, the i55sr phone only allows outgoing Emergency calls. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 23 Off disables the SIM PIN requirement. Press B under SELECT. At the Verify SIM PIN Code screen, enter the current SIM PIN and press B under OK. Security Features of the i55sr Phone If you disable the PIN requirement, you remove protection of personal data on your SIM card.
Page 24 SIM card: Datebook events, the Recent Call list, Voice Notes, voice names for Phonebook entries and shortcuts, call forwarding settings, call filtering settings in styles, Net Mail alerts, and information stored in memo. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 25: Keypad Lock
Keypad Lock The i55sr phone includes a Keypad Lock feature that enables you to quickly lock the phone’s keypad to avoid inadvertently pressing keys or placing calls. Once Keypad Lock is activated, you can only perform the following tasks: •...
Page 26: Activating Keypad Lock
Press A under NO or press e to send the call to Voice Mail and reactivate Keypad Lock. When you end the call, the Recent Calls list appears. Press e to reactivate Keypad Lock and return to the Ready screen. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 27: Receiving Private Calls
Press B under CALL to access Voice Mail. Once you have finished, press e to exit Voice Mail. The Recent Calls list displays. Press e to reactivate Keypad Lock and return to the Ready screen. Security Features of the i55sr Phone...
Page 28 When New Browser Message displays, press A under EXIT to return to the Ready screen and reactivate Keypad Lock. Press B under GOTO. Press A under View. Press A under OK or Reply. Once you have finished, press e until you reactivate Keypad Lock return to the Ready screen. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 29: Status Of Your I55Sr Phone
From the Ready screen, press m then *. The message Keypad Unlocked displays briefly. Status of Your i 55sr Phone Your i55sr phone has a status light that displays around the power button. The status light indicates the status of your connection. Status Light Indicator...
Page 30: My Information
Use S to scroll through the fields. To edit the displayed information, press B under CHANGE. Edit information as desired, and press B under OK to save the changes. To return to the Ready screen, press A under EXIT. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 31: Using T9 Text Input
Using T9 Text Input Your i55sr phone has embedded software, called T9 typing on a phone keypad much like typing on a computer keyboard: it eliminates the traditional “multi-tap” method of text entry. As you type, you press only one key per letter. T9 Text Input matches your keystrokes to words in its linguistic database of approximately 60,000 words and proper names.
Page 32: Using Alpha Mode
In Word mode, T9 Text Input analyzes the letters on the keypad button you press and arranges them to create words. As you type, T9 Text Input matches your keystrokes to words in its database and will display the most commonly used matching word. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 33: Special Key Functions
Special Key Functions Some of your phone’s keys assume different functions while in T9 Text Input Word mode. Backspace and Erase Press A under DELETE once to backspace or to erase a single character. Press and hold A under DELETE to erase the entire text entry field. Space Press R once to accept a word and insert a space when entering text.
Page 34 Type the word using Alpha text entry mode. Return to Word text entry mode. Press R to add a space. The word you typed in Alpha text entry mode is now in the database. NOTE: You can not store alphanumeric combinations, such as Y2K. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 35: Choosing A Language
Choosing a Language To change the language of the database T9 Text Input chooses common words from: From any screen that requires text input, press m to access the Entry Method menu. Press S to scroll to Languages. Press B under SELECT. Press S to scroll to the language of the database you want T9 Text Input text use.
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Page 37: Display Essentials
Your i55sr phone’s display screen tells you what you need to know as you use your phone. This section includes: Display Screen Elements Navigating Menus and Lists Main Menu Options Display Screen Elements Any time your phone is powered on, the display screen provides you with information and options.
Page 38 Talkgroup In Use — phone is active on a talkgroup call. Packet Data Ready — phone is ready to receive data through a data cable. Packet Data Activity — phone is transmitting data. Mobile IP — phone is ready to access the Internet. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 39 w#,! The icon of the main menu feature currently in use always appears in the top left of the status icon rows. For a list of the main menu icons, see “Main Menu Options” on page 41. Display Screen Elements Secure Data —...
Page 40: Text Display Area
Ready screen. You can control which display options appear on the Ready screen using the phone’s Personalize feature in the Settings menu (see “Changing Ready Screen Options” on page 124). The display options on screens other than the Ready screen cannot be customized. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 41: Navigating Menus And Lists
Navigating Menus and Lists The i55sr phone is menu driven. By navigating menus, you access submenus which lead to all of the functions and features that are built into your phone. Use the menus to store calls, manage your Phonebook and Datebook, change your phone settings, browse the Internet, and more.
Page 42 Calls can be made from this list. Associate a menu option with a number on the alphanumeric keypad for quick and easy access. View the name, Private ID, phone numbers for lines 1 and 2, IP address, and circuit data number of your phone. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 43: Call Alert
v Styles* : Call Alert * Optional feature. Please consult your service provider for availability of purchase. To choose the highlighted Main Menu selection, press B under SELECT. To exit the Main Menu (and return to the Ready screen), press A under EXIT or press e.
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Page 45: Phonebook
When you store information in your Phonebook, it is saved on your SIM card. If you move your SIM card to another i55sr phone, you can access information in your Phonebook from that phone. NOTE: If you use a different SIM card in your phone, some information stored in the phone will be lost.
Page 46: Accessing Phonebook With An I2000, I2000Plus, Or Gsm Phone
You can use CompanionPro to make the Phonebook information saved to your i55sr phone’s SIM card accessible in this type of phone. Phonebook Entries and Speed Dial Numbers Your Phonebook can store multiple phone numbers to a single name. For example, you can enter someone’s name into your Phonebook once and then...
Page 47: Voice Names
* Optional feature. Please consult your service provider for availability of purchase. A voice name is an audio recording you make by speaking into your i55sr phone that you assign to a number in your Phonebook. You can then dial the number by speaking the words you recorded into the phone.
Page 48: Accessing Your Phonebook
• A Speed Dial number. You may accept the default Speed Dial number or assign a different one. • A voice name audio recording for voice-activated dialing (This is an optional feature. Contact your carrier for further details). www.motorola.com/iden while...
Page 49: Viewing Phonebook Entries
Viewing Phonebook Entries Names with more than one number assigned to them appear with ef surrounding the icon to the right of the name. For example, if you had stored a home and work number for Joe Smith, the entry for Joe Smith’s home phone number would look like this: Joe Smith When the name is highlighted, press T to scroll to the icons representing each...
Page 50: Checking Phonebook Capacity
From the Phonebook screen, Press m to view the Phonebook Menu screen. Press R to scroll to Capacity. Press B under SELECT. The Capacity screen shows how many storage spaces in you Phonebook are in use and how many are empty. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 51: Adding Phonebook Entries
Adding Phonebook Entries Using the following instructions, you will enter the information in the order the items appear on the Phonebook Entry Details screen. However, you can enter this information in any order by pressing S to scroll through the items on the Entry Details screen.
Page 52 Phonebook. NOTE: The number can be up to 20 characters long. When you are finished, press B under OK. The Entry Details screen returns with the Speed No. field highlighted. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 53 The default Speed Dial number assigned to the Phonebook entry is displayed in the Speed No.: field. This is always the next available Speed Dial location. If you want to assign the phone number to a different Speed Dial location: With the Speed No.: field highlighted, press B under CHANGE.
Page 54 Ready screen and from the Recent Calls list. To store a number from the Ready screen: From the Ready screen, use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the number you want to store. Press m to access the Dialing Menu screen. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 55: Editing Phonebook Entries
With Store Number highlighted, press B under SELECT. This displays the Entry Details screen with the No: field filled in with the number you typed. If you want to add more information to the Phonebook entry, follow the applicable instructions in “Adding Phonebook Entries” on page 51. Press A under DONE.
Page 56: Pause Digit Entry
(PIN) or password. This feature is particularly useful for accessing automated services such as voice mail and banking systems from your i55sr phone. Here’s how it works. Let’s say you have a company voice mail account that you frequently check while traveling.
Page 57: Plus Dialing
You can use this feature not only to enter PINs and passwords but also to have the phone automatically select menu options (i.e., press 1 to hear messages). To create a three-second pause follow the steps below: Press and hold * for two seconds. The pause symbol (P) will appear on the display screen.
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Page 59: Digital Cellular
The i55sr phone enables you to make and receive domestic and international phone calls, make emergency calls, and be notified of a missed call. This section includes: Making Phone Calls Emergency Calling Receiving a Phone Call Ending a Phone Call...
Page 60: Making Calls From The Phonebook
Press R to scroll through the names in your Phonebook. Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the first letter of the name and press R to scroll through the names beginning with that letter. Stop when the name of the person you want to call is highlighted. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 61: Making Calls From The Recent Calls List
If more than one number is stored for the person you want to call, ef appears around the icon to the right of the person’s name. Press T to scroll through the icons representing the numbers stored for that person. Press B under VIEW to view all the numbers stored for this person.
Page 62: Using Speed Dial
Speed Dial numbers 1 through 9 by pressing and holding the corresponding numeric key on the keypad. Press and hold a number (keys 1 through 9). NOTE: Turbo Dial cannot be accessed while the browser is active, nor while Keypad Lock or SIM Lock is active. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 63: Emergency Calling
Last Number Redial Press and hold s to redial the last number you called. Placing International Phone Calls When making an international call, you can either enter the international access code directly (011 in the United States) or use Plus Dialing. You can make international calls from your Phonebook if you have stored the numbers with Plus Dialing.
Page 64: Receiving A Phone Call
From the Ready screen, press S to scroll to Recent Calls. Press B under SELECT. Press S to scroll the list of recent calls. If the number of the recent call is stored in your Phonebook, the name associated with the phone number appears on the Recent Calls list. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 65 For private calls, Talkgroup calls, and numbers stored in your Phonebook, an icon appears to the right of the name of number indicating the Phonebook type of the number used in the call. See “Phonebook Icons” on page 46 for more information about Phonebook types.
Page 66: Deleting Recent Calls
Press B under SELECT. Press A under YES to confirm the deletion. To delete all calls on the Recent Calls list: From the Recent Calls screen, press m to access the Rec. Calls Menu. Press R to scroll to Delete All. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 67: Hands Free Speakerphone
Press B under SELECT. Press A under YES to confirm the deletion. Accessing Voice Notes* From Recent Calls You can access the Voice Notes feature from Recent Calls and use it to record spoken messages that you can listen to later * Optional Feature - Please consult your provider for availability of purchase..
Page 68: Call Timers
• Circuit Lifetime — displays the total minutes of all of your circuit data use. • Kbytes Reset — keeps a running total of the number of Kilobytes sent and received by your phone, until you reset it. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 69: Call Waiting
To view the Call Timers menu: From the Ready screen, press m. Press R to scroll to Call Timers. Press B under SELECT. To view or reset a Call Timers option: From the Call Timers menu, press S to scroll to the Call Timers option you want to view or reset.
Page 70: Accepting Calls
If you do not want to be interrupted during a call, you can turn Call Waiting off prior to making/receiving a call. From the Ready screen, press m. Press R to scroll to Settings, and press B under SELECT. Press R to scroll to In Call Setup and press B under SELECT. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 71: Call Hold
Press R to scroll to Call Waiting and press B under CHANGE. Press R to scroll to Off and press B under SELECT. Call Waiting is now disabled for the next call. It will automatically reset to On when you hang up. Call Hold When you are on an active call, you can place the call on hold and make a second call.
Page 72: Three-Way Calling
Press m and then press R to scroll to Phonebook. Press B under SELECT. To place the call, see “Making Calls from the Phonebook” on page 60. After you reach the second individual, press A under 3-WAY. Both numbers will appear on your display. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 73: Call Forwarding
Call Forwarding Call Forwarding forwards calls to the number you designate. The following Call Forwarding options are available: • Off — No calls are forwarded. • All Calls — When this option is turned on, all calls will be sent automatically to a number you specify.
Page 74 Press and hold A under DELETE to erase the displayed number. Type the new number on your phone’s keypad or press B under SEARCH to select from numbers stored in your phone. Press B under OK. Your calls will now be forwarded to the number that you selected. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 75: Turning Off Call Forwarding
Turning Off Call Forwarding Press m then press R to scroll to Call Forward. Press B under SELECT. The Call Forward screen displays with the Forward field highlighted. Press R to scroll to the To field and press B under CHANGE. Press S to scroll to Off and press B under SELECT.
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Page 77: Messages
The main topics covered in this section are listed below: Message Center Voice Mail Text and Numeric Messaging Alert Flag Notification Net Mail Using Your Phone as a Modem Message Center The Message Center enables you to access all messaging services through one screen.
Page 78: Voice Mail
CALL or A under EXIT. (If you are on a call, your phone will alert you once during the call.) Alert Flag Notification Priority Recognition Your carrier has set the following priority scheme for alert flags, found in different applications. Refer to Table 2: www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 79 Table 2: Alert Flag Indications Priority None Medium High Transferring Calls to Voice Mail Press A under NO while your phone is ringing to transfer incoming calls directly to Voice Mail. Notification No Indicator Alert Indicator Alert Indicator & Beep Alert Indicator, Beep &...
Page 80: Using Voice Mail
S to scroll to the Voicemail field. The number of new messages and the total number of messages are displayed. Press B under CALL to log into your Carrier’s Voice Mail System. Calling displays as you are connected to the network. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 81: Text And Numeric Messaging
Text and Numeric Messaging With Text and Numeric Messaging, your phone will: • Allow numeric messages up to 20 characters in length and text (alpha) messages up to 140 characters in length. • Accept your messages even if you are unavailable, if your phone is turned off, or if you are busy on another call.
Page 82 Press A under SAVE to save the message. Press B under DELETE to delete the message. Viewing a Message Later Press A under EXIT. The Ready screen to remind you that you have a stored message. icon will appear on the second line of the www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 83: Net Mail
Press B under DELETE to delete the message. Net Mail With Net Mail, you can send text and numeric messages in any of three ways: • from your i55sr phone • from a web site provided by your service provider •...
Page 84: Using Your Phone As A Modem
Contact your service provider for more information. You can use your i55sr phone as a modem for data transfer from your laptop, handheld device, or desktop computer. This is particularly useful when there is no wired phone line (wall jack) available.
Page 85: Private Calls
The main topics covered in this section are listed below: Private Call Making Calls Using Voice Activated Dialing* Call Alerts Group Call * Optional Feature - Please consult your provider for availability of purchase. Private Call There are two ways to reach an individual using Private calls. You can enter the person’s Private ID number then press the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button.
Page 86: Receiving A Private Call
When you receive a Private call, your phone emits a chirping sound and Private in Use appears on the screen. The Private ID or the name of the caller (if stored in your Phonebook) displays. Press and hold the PTT button to talk and release it to listen. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 87 Storing Private IDs For information store Private ID numbers to your Phonebook, see “Adding Phonebook Entries” on page 51. For information on how to quickly store Private ID numbers, see “Storing Numbers Fast” on page 54. From the Ready screen, press m. to scroll to the Recent Calls.
Page 88: Call Alerts
Ready to Alert is used to confirm your request for the alert and to prompt you to push the PTT button: • If you press the PTT button, the call alert is sent, and the phone displays the Recent Calls screen. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 89: Receiving Call Alerts
For call alerts placed from the keypad, pressing A under CANCEL causes • the phone to return to the Dial screen with the previously entered number displayed. For call alerts placed from the Phonebook, pressing A under CANCEL • causes the phone to return to the Phonebook screen. •...
Page 90 You can respond by sending a call alert or placing a Private call. To send a call alert, press B under ALERT and then press the PTT button. To place a Private call, press the PTT button. The call alert will be removed from the queue. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 91: Group Call
Deleting a Call Alert From the Queue To delete a call alert from the queue: From the Call Alert Queue screen, press S to scroll to the entry you want to delete. Press m to access Call Alert Menu. Press R to scroll to Delete. Press B to SELECT.
Page 92: Naming A Talkgroup
Release the PTT button to listen. Making a Group Call from the Phonebook From the Phonebook screen, press R to scroll to the name of the Talkgroup you want to call. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 93: Receiving A Group Call
Press and hold the PTT button on the side of the phone or press B under ALERT, and speak. The phones of the people in the Talkgroup will emit a chirping sound to alert them that someone is calling. Release the PTT button to listen. Making a Group Call from the Recent Calls List From the Recent Calls screen, press R to scroll to the name of the Talkgroup you want to call.
Page 94 Press R to scroll to Tkgrp Settings. Press B under SELECT. With the Silent field highlighted, press B under CHANGE. Press S to scroll to On or Off. Press B under SELECT. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 95: Datebook
The Datebook is a calendar in your i55sr phone that enables you to schedule and organize events, such as appointments and meetings. Schedules can be created and viewed for specific days, and reminder alarms can be set so that you never miss important events.
Page 96: Datebook Icons
When the events of a day are displayed, you can select an event to view and display details of that event. Description Event without a start/ end time More options are available Recurring Appointment Datebook Alarm Used to move through fields when setting a time and date. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 97: Viewing A Week
Viewing a Week When you access your Datebook, the current week is displayed. You can scroll to other weeks by pressing S. The dates of the displayed week appear at the top of the text area of your phone’s screen. Below the dates are letters indicating the days of the week.
Page 98: About Datebook Events
An option to repeat the event in your Datebook. • An alarm to notify you of the event before it begins. • The style you want your phone to use when the event occurs. See “Customizing the i55sr Phone” on page 117 for more information. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 99: Adding New Events
Adding New Events Using the following instructions, you will enter the information in the order the items appear on the Event Form screen. However, you can enter this information in any order by pressing S to scroll through the items on the Event Form screen.
Page 100 Type in the date, or press S to scroll through the months, days, and years. Press T or press B under G to move through the fields. Press A under DONE. The Event Form screen returns with the Repeat: field highlighted. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 101 If you want the event to recur in your Datebook, assign a repeat cycle to With the Repeat: field highlighted, press B under CHANGE. NOTE: When Repeat is set to none or yearly, it will not be possible to access the Repeat End field. From the Repeat screen, press S to scroll to the desired repeat cycle.
Page 102 From the Style screen, you see a list of styles you have created. Press S to scroll to the desired style. Press B under SELECT. When you have entered all the desired information about the event, press A under DONE. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 103: Editing Events
Editing Events If you are viewing the week containing the event: Press B under EDIT. If you are viewing the day containing the event: Press m to display the Datebook Menu. Press R to scroll to Edit and press then B under SELECT. Follow the applicable instructions in “Adding New Events”...
Page 104: Customizing Datebook Set Up
While viewing a week in the Datebook, press m to access the Datebook Menu. Press S to scroll to Setup and then press B under SELECT Press R to scroll to any of the set-up features. Press B under CHANGE. Use the screens that appear to make your changes. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 105: Memo
The Memo application provides you with a place to store a numeric note in your i55sr phone. This section includes: Adding a New Memo Viewing a Memo Editing a Memo Deleting a Memo Adding a New Memo From the Ready screen, press m.
Page 106: Editing A Memo
A under DELETE. Press B under STORE. Deleting a Memo From the Ready screen, press m. Press R to scroll to Memo. Press B under SELECT. Press and hold A under DELETE. Press B under STORE. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 107: Java
The Java feature of your i55sr phone runs programs, or applications, written in the Java programming language. The phone comes with Java applications installed and ready to run. You can download, install, and run other Java applications by loading them into your phone via the Internet.
Page 108: Downloading Java Applications
Press e and then press A under EXIT. Downloading Java Applications You can customize your phone by connecting your phone to a PC using a data cable and downloading additional Java applications. Please go to www.motorola.com/idenupdate for a selection of applications and downloading instructions. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 109: Installing Java Applications
Installing Java Applications Before running a Java application you have downloaded, you must install it. To install a Java application: From the Java screen, press S to scroll to the application that you want to install. NOTE: If an application has already been installed, SELECT appears as the right display option when the application is highlighted.
Page 110: Deinstalling Java Applications
Java applications. When this occurs, deleting Voice Notes from your phone’s memory frees memory space for Java applications. For more information about Voice Notes* stored in your phone, see “Customizing the i55sr Phone” on page 117. W A R N I N G * Optional Feature - Please consult your provider for availability of purchase.
Page 111: Voice Notes
The Voice Notes* feature of your i55sr phone enables you to record and play back personal messages or the incoming portion of phone calls on your i55sr phone. * Optional Feature - Please consult your provider for availability of purchase.
Page 112: Recording A Voice Note
When you are finished recording your Voice Note, press B under STOP. Playing a Voice Note From the VoiceNotes screen, press R to scroll to the Voice Note you want to play. Press B under PLAY. To stop the Voice Note while it is playing, press A under BACK. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 113: Adding To A Voice Note
Adding to a Voice Note After you create a Voice Note, you can record more at the end of the existing Voice Note: From the VoiceNotes screen, press R to scroll to the Voice Note you want to add to. Press m to view the VoiceNotes Menu.
Page 114: Deleting Voice Notes
From the VoiceNotes screen, press R to scroll to Voice Note you want to lock or unlock. Press m to view the VoiceNotes Menu. Press R to scroll to Lock or Unlock. Press B under SELECT. A confirmation screen displays. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 115: Voice Notes Memory
Voice Notes Memory Typically, you can store 20 Voice Notes with a total time of about three minutes. To check the amount of memory available for Voice Notes: From the VoiceNotes screen, press m to view the VoiceNotes Menu. Press R to scroll to Memory. Press B under SELECT to display the Memory Meter screen.
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Page 117: Customizing The I55Sr Phone
Customizing the i55sr Phone You can customize your i55sr phone to fit the way you want to use it. The phone’s Settings menu enables you to control many of the phone’s features and functions, including display properties, message handling, and security features.
Page 118 Alert feature which enables you to set your phone to alert you to calls and messages by vibrating. Main Options Ring/Vibe provides these main options: • Ringer Vol — sets ring volume. • Keypad Vol — sets volume of sounds associated with keypad actions. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 119 • Mail Vol — sets volume of Text Message, Voice Mail, and Net Mail notifications. • Headset — choosing the HdsetOnly option prevents sound from being emitted from the phone’s speaker when the headset is being used. • VibeAll — choosing On sets the phone to vibrate for all calls, messages, and alerts;...
Page 120 VibeAll option is On. Vibrate On - phone is set to vibrate when you receive phone calls. Vibrate Then Ring - phone is set to vibrate and then ring when you receive phone calls. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 121: Ring Styles
Ring Styles When you set a ring style, you can choose from any of nine pre-set ring styles. To set a ring style: From the Ring/Vibrate screen, ensure that VibeAll is set to Off. Then press S to scroll to any of the features that allow you to set a ringer style: Line1, Line2, or Call Alert.
Page 122 Unlock code is typed into the keypad. The Unlock code is required to enable the phone lock feature, to unlock the phone, and to set a new Unlock code. Contact your service provider for your default Unlock code. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 123 Phone lock provides two options for locking the phone: • Lock Now locks the phone immediately after you set the option. • Auto Lock locks the phone the next time the phone is powered on. Setting Keypad Lock Choosing the Keypad Lock option displays instructions for locking and unlocking your phone’s keypad.
Page 124 Repeat step 2 through step 5 for all main menu items you want to move. Press A under DONE. Changing Ready Screen Options Two options from the main menu always appear on your Ready screen above the left and right option keys. Each option can be accessed by pressing the corresponding option key. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 125 Your phone arrives with Phonebook (PHBK) assigned to the left option key (B) and Messages (MESG) assigned to the right option key (B). You can assign any Main Menu option you want to the option keys. From the Personalize screen, press R to scroll to Keys. Press B under SELECT.
Page 126: Initial Setup
24-hour-clock format (0:00 through 23:59). It displays dates in month/ day format or day/month format. NOTE: If you turn the time and date display off, no times are associated with calls on your Recent Calls list, and the alarm feature of your Datebook is disabled. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 127 To set the time and date format, or turn time and date display on or off: From the Initial Setup screen with Time/Date Format highlighted, press B under SELECT to access the Time/Date Format screen. To change the time format: With Time Format: highlighted, press B under CHANGE to access Time Format screen.
Page 128 Zoom view — four lines of text, 11 characters per line. To set the text display view: From the Initial Setup screen, press R to scroll to Display:. Press B under CHANGE. Press S to scroll to the desired display option. Press B under SELECT. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 129: Changing Display Language
You can set the scrolling style from the Initial Setup screen, using the Scroll option. Changing Display Language You can customize the i55sr phone to display menus in English, French, Spanish, or Portuguese. The default language is English. To change the display language: From the Initial Setup screen, press R to scroll to Language.
Page 130 Tkgrp Settings enables you to set certain Talkgroup options. See “Group Call” on page 91 for more information. Service Status The Service Status screen shows the status of your phone’s services. This screen is for information only; no options can be set. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 131 Styles* * Optional Feature - Please consult your provider for availability of purchase. This feature enables you to save a group of settings for call and message notifications, screen display, and call answering features. You save your selections as a “style” and access them at any time. You can use pre-set styles, such as Car &...
Page 132 To change any style option: Press R to highlight the option. Press B under CHANGE or SELECT. Use the screens that appear to make your changes. When all the style options have the settings you want, press A under DONE. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 133 Editing a Style To change the settings of a style: From the Styles Menu screen, press R to scroll to the name of the style you want to edit. Press m to access the Styles Action menu. Press R to scroll to Edit and press B under SELECT. To change any style option: Press R to highlight the option.
Page 134: Setting Call Filtering
Alerts — sets filtering options for call alerts. • Notifications — sets filtering options for messages. Setting Phone Call Filtering Call Filter enables you to set your phone responds to all calls, no calls, or only calls from some or all numbers in your Phonebook: www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 135 • Off sets your phone notify you of all calls. • All sets your phone to ignore all calls. • All Phonebook sets your phone to notify you only of calls from the numbers stored in your Phonebook. • Some Phonebook sets your phone to notify you only of calls from numbers you select from your Phonebook.
Page 136: Shortcuts
Press B under SELECT. Ring/Vibe is now highlighted in the Settings screen. Press and hold m for about 2 seconds. A confirmation screen displays showing the name of the menu item to which you want to create a shortcut. To proceed with assigning the shortcut, press A under YES. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 137: Using A Shortcut
A screen displays showing the assigned shortcut number. If you want to change the shortcut number: Press B under CHANGE. Press A under DELETE to erase the assigned number. Enter the desired number on your keypad and press B under OK. If you want to record a voice name for that shortcut: Press R to highlight the Voice: field.
Page 138 Reorder — assign existing shortcuts to different key number. • Delete — delete any highlighted Shortcut. • Delete All — delete all stored Shortcuts. To access the Shortcut menu: From the Ready screen, press m. Press R to scroll to Shortcuts. Press B under SELECT. Press m. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 139: Accessories
Data Accessories Carrying Solutions Swivel Carry Clip The Swivel Carry Clip provides a convenient means by which to carry your i55sr phone with you. It consists of the Phone Clip and the Belt Clip. Accessories Page 139 Page 141 Page 142...
Page 140 Curl the right hand index finger and place the outer edge of the finger against the knob of the Phone Clip. Place the thumb of your right hand on the side of the phone, directly below the left side of the Phone Clip. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 141: Batteries
Charging Lithium Ion Batteries Table 3 provides the approximate time to fully charge a battery using a Motorola iDEN Approved Lithium Ion battery charger. Check the kit number on your battery and charger to determine the appropriate charging time. Table 3: Battery Charging Times...
Page 142: Travel Chargers
* * These batteries are available with rubber overmolded battery covers. NOTE: Charging times are based on a fully discharged battery. For optimal battery life, use a Motorola iDEN Approved Lithium Ion battery charger with your Motorola iDEN Lithium Ion battery. Other chargers may not fully charge your Lithium Ion battery.
Page 143: Using The Travel Charger
Using the Travel Charger While holding the phone with its keypad facing up, insert the accessory connector (with the Motorola logo facing you) into the bottom of the phone until you hear a click. If you have either the Mid-Rate Multi-Voltage Travel Charger or the Rapid Multi-Voltage Travel Charger, flip open the prongs, and plug the Travel Charger transformer into an AC wall outlet.
Page 144: Data Accessories
Data Accessories The RS232 Data Cable facilitates quick and easy data synchronization between your i55sr phone and a PC. This cable accommodates both circuit and packet data applications. The cable also features a charging port. Any applicable phone charger may be used to charge the phone simultaneously.
Page 145: Dual Port Adapter Cable
Dual Port Adapter Cable The Dual Port Adapter Cable enables in-vehicle communications and charging of the i55sr phone via the Hands-Free Car kit, while being simultaneously connected for data operations. Using the Dual Port Adapter Cable Insert the flat end of the Dual Port Adapter Cable cord into the bottom connector of the i55sr phone.
Page 146 The PDA (Pocket Digital Assistant) plug is a convenient way to connect your i55sr phone to many types of PDA devices, both PC and Windows CE compatible. Below is the list of adapters which can be used with your i55sr phone: Item Number NTN6546...
Page 147 Your user will be able communicate with USB capable laptop and desktop computers. USB capable i55sr phone supports both RS232 communications and USB communications (with USB mother devices). The i55sr phone will automatically detect whether an RS232 or USB cable has been connected to it and will utilize the appropriate protocol accordingly.
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Page 149: Other Important Information
Other Important Information This section includes the following topics: Understanding Status Messages Safety and General Information Limited Warranty Information Patent and Trademark Information Understanding Status Messages The following table lists and describes the status messages. Status Messages Number Not in Service User Not Available User Not Authorized Please Try Later...
Page 150 SIM Card. Please check your SIM Card to make sure it has been inserted properly. You have entered an incorrect PIN number. Your phone will not accept a SIM card that is not from your carrier. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 151: Safety And General Information
PORTABLE RADIO PRODUCT OPERATION AND EME EXPOSURE Your Motorola radio product is designed to comply with the following national and international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic energy (EME): •...
Page 152: Phone Operation
To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a radio product on your body when transmitting, always place the radio product in a Motorola approved clip, holder, holster, case or body harness for this product. Use of non-Motorola-approved accessories may exceed FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Page 153: Approved Accessories
PORTABLE RADIO PRODUCT OPERATION AND EME EXPOSURE Approved Accessories For a list of approved Motorola accessories call 1-800-453-0920 / visit our website at www.mot.com/iden / look in the accessory section of this manual. THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
Page 154: Electro Magnetic Interference/Compatibility
Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 155: Use While Driving
Use While Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of radio products 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 156: Operational Warnings
Blasting Caps and Areas To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio product when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio”. Obey all signs and instructions. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 157: Operational Cautions
Operational Cautions C a u t i o n Antennas Do not use any portable radio product that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result. Batteries All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury, such as burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touches exposed terminals.
Page 158 Clean the external surfaces of the radio product with a damp cloth, using a mild solution of dishwashing detergent and water. Some household cleaners may contain chemicals that could seriously damage the radio product. Avoid the use of any petroleum-based solvent cleaners. Also, avoid applying liquids directly on the radio product. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 159: 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 160 AC receptacle. • To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug any battery charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. For optimum charging performance, turn off the radio product while charging it in any battery charger. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 161: Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products
80% of rated capacity, or b. the battery develops leakage. MOTOROLA, at its option, will at no charge either repair the Product (with new or reconditioned parts), replace it (with a new or reconditioned Product), or refund the purchase price of the Product during the warranty period provided it is returned in accordance with the terms of this warranty.
Page 162 Product. MOTOROLA cannot be responsible in any way for any ancillary equipment not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product, or for operation of the Product with any ancillary equipment, and all such equipment if expressly excluded from this warranty.
Page 163 Product item, transportation and insurance prepaid, to an authorized warranty service location. Warranty service will be provided by MOTOROLA through one of its authorized warranty service locations. If you first contact the company which sold you the Product (e.g., dealer or communication service...
Page 164 VI. 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 United States patent, and Motorola will pay those costs and damages...
Page 165: Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products (International)
80% of rated capacity, or b. the battery develops leakage. MOTOROLA, at its option, will at no charge either repair the Product (with new or reconditioned parts), replace it (with a new or reconditioned Product), or refund the purchase price of the Product during the warranty period provided it is returned in accordance with the terms of this warranty.
Page 166 Product. MOTOROLA cannot be responsible in any way for any ancillary equipment not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product, or for operation of the Product with any ancillary equipment, and all such equipment if expressly excluded from this warranty.
Page 167 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...
Page 168 MOTOROLA software, such as the exclusive rights to reproduce in copies and distribute copies of such MOTOROLA software. MOTOROLA software may be used in only the Product in which the software was originally embodied and such software in such Product may not be replaced, copied, distributed, modified in any way, or used to produce any derivative thereof.
Page 169: Patent And Trademark Information
Patent and Trademark Information Patent and Trademark Information MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo and all other trademarks indicated as such herein are ® © trademarks of Motorola, Inc. Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. 2001 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. Manufactured under one or more of the U.S. patents listed in the User’s Guide.
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Page 171 Accessories 139 batteries 141 Data cable 84 Dual Port Adapter Cable 145 Swivel Carry Clip 139 Travel Charger 142 Accessory safety information 159 Adapter cable 145 Alpha mode, text entry 32 Auto Redial 127 Backlight timer 128 Battery 141 attaching 15 charge strength 17 charging 16 detaching 15...
Page 172 Memory Menu icon 40 Menus 40 Message Center 77 Messages 77 Messages, Net Mail Messages, text and numeric Modem, phone as 84 Motorola 10 Mute 68 My Information 30 Net Mail 83 www.motorola.com/iden options 41 reordering 124 adding 105 deleting 106...
Page 173 Notifications 122 setting 120 Numeric mode, text entry 35 Packet data 84 Password security code 123 SIM PIN 123 unlock code 123 Patent information 169 Pause digit entry 56 Personalize 124 Phone modem 84 off 18 on 18 status 29 Phone calls 59 ending 64 from Phonebook 60...
Page 174 Typing text, see Text entry Unblocking SIM PIN 22 Viewing Datebook 96 Voice Activated dialing 87 Voice Mail 78 Voice names 47 Voice Notes 67 www.motorola.com/iden naming 92 area 40 size 128 Alpha mode 32 Numeric mode 35 Symbols mode 35...
Page 175 labeling 113 locking 114 memory 115 playing 112 recording 112 Warranty 165 Word mode, text entry 32...
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Motorola i55sr Phone User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction

Getting Started

Display Essentials

Phonebook

Digital Cellular

Messages

Private Calls

Datebook

Memo

Java

Voice Notes

Customizing the I55Sr Phone

Accessories

Other Important Information

Safety and General Information

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