Page 1 ® Nextel ® iDEN Digital Multi-Service Data-Capable Phone i55sr Phone User’s Guide @NTN9881A@ NTN9881-A...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents... 1 Introduction ... 5 Welcome to Nextel®...5 Customer Care ...6 Ordering Information ...6 Driving Safety Tips ...7 Getting Started... 1 i55sr Phone Features...2 i55sr Menu Tree ...3 i55sr Icon Glossary ...4 Battery ...5 Turning Your i55sr Phone On/Off ...7 Enabling Security ...8...
Page 4 Nextel Voice Mail... 39 Setting Up Your Voice Mail Box...39 Receiving Voice Mail Messages ...40 Using Voice Mail ...41 Advanced Voice Mail Features ...45 Nextel Voice Mail Tree ...53 Messages ... 55 Message Center ...55 Nextel Voice Mail ...56 Text and Numeric Messaging...56 Nextel Two-Way Messaging...59...
Page 5 Direct Connect ... 61 Nextel Direct Connect® ...61 Private Call ...61 Call Alerts...63 Group Call ...67 Datebook... 71 Datebook Icons...72 Viewing Your Datebook ...72 About Datebook Events...74 Adding New Events...75 Editing Events ...78 Deleting Events ...79 Customizing Datebook Set Up ...79 Memo ...
Page 6 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ...110 Other Important Information ... 111 Nextel Customer Care ...111 Understanding Status Messages ...113 Nextel Terms and Conditions of Service ...115 Safety and General Information ... 121 RF Operational Characteristics ...121 PORTABLE RADIO PRODUCT OPERATION AND EME EXPOSURE...
Page 7: Introduction
Voice Mail, Text Messages and Nextel Two-Way Messages all from the same inbox. • Nextel Direct Connect® – With Nextel Direct Connect, you can use your phone as a digital two-way radio to communicate directly with business and personal contacts at a fraction of the cost of cellular calls.
Page 8: Customer Care
Service needs. This Customer Care number will be toll-free from your Nextel handset both domestically and internationally. For more information about Nextel or to view this guide on our Web site, visit us on nextel.com. International and domestic coverage, rates and other information are also available on nextel.com.
Page 9: Driving Safety Tips
Various accessories are available for use with your i55sr phone, including a Hands-Free Car Kit, Vehicle Power Adapter and International power plug adapters. To order accessories, log on to our Web site at nextel.com, call Nextel Nextday Accessories at 1-800-914-3240 or contact your Nextel Authorized Retailer or Authorized Representative.
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Page 11: Getting Started
This section will help you get started using your phone. It contains details about some of the features and functions described in the Getting Started Guide. This section includes: i55sr Phone Features i55sr Menu Tree i55sr Icon Glossary Battery Turning Your i55sr Phone On/Off Enabling Security Receiving Over-the-Air Programming Security Features of the i55sr Phone...
Page 12: I55Sr Phone Features
Volume Control Buttons Push-To-Talk Button (PTT) Option Key End/Home Key 4-Way Navigation Key Punctuation Key Back Key/Pause Dialing Battery Cover Next Word Key/International Plus Dialing BOTTOM VIEW nextel.com Antenna Earpiece Display Menu Key Option Key Photosensor Send Key AlphaNumeric Keypad Microphone...
Page 13: I55Sr Menu Tree
i55sr Menu Tree...
Page 14: I55Sr Icon Glossary
You may see these icons while using your i55sr phone: The icon of the main menu feature currently in use displays in the top left of the status icon rows. For a list of the main menu options, see “Main Menu Options” on page 33. nextel.com...
Page 15: Battery
Battery Your i55sr phone comes with a Lithium Ion battery and charger. After attaching the battery, you must charge it before you use it for the first time. See “Batteries” on page 107 for the appropriate charging times for your phone’s battery.
Page 16: Detaching The Battery
With your phone’s keypad facing up, plug the charger’s accessory connector into the left side of the accessory connector on the bottom of the phone. If the charger has folding electrical prongs, flip open the prongs. Plug the charger into an electrical outlet. nextel.com...
Page 17: Turning Your I55Sr Phone On/Off
* * A complete charge consists of 3 solid bars while connected to a charger. Turning Your i 55sr Phone On/Off NOTE: To register for the first time on the Nextel National Network, you must turn on your i55sr phone in your local calling area.
Page 18: Enabling Security
If your display reads No Service or doesn’t change to the idle screen when you turn on your phone, and you know you are in a Nextel coverage area, contact Nextel Customer Care. For details on Nextel coverage areas, visit nextel.com.
Page 19: Receiving Over-The-Air Programming
If you have been set up to receive over-the-air programming (OARSS), you will receive your Private ID and Talkgroup lists for Direct Connect use, your Personal Telephone Number and the Nextel Customer Care number via a Net Mail message. In order to receive your programming, you must enable security (“Enabling Security”...
Page 20: Security Features Of The I55Sr Phone
SIM card through the SIM card cover. See “Removing/Inserting the SIM Card” on page 15 for information on locating the SIM card. If there is no SIM card in your phone, notify your Nextel Authorized Representative.
Page 21: Changing The Pin
Security Features of the i55sr Phone Incorrectly entering your PIN three times causes the SIM card to be blocked. To unblock your SIM card, you must contact Nextel Customer Care. For more information, see “Unblocking the PIN” on page 12.
Page 22: Unblocking The Pin
NOTE: Before you begin, obtain the PIN Unblocking Key (PUK) code from Nextel Customer Care, 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.
Page 23 If this happens, all data will be lost. You will get a message to contact your service provider. Contact Nextel Customer Care for assistance. If the SIM card is blocked, the i55sr phone only allows outgoing...
Page 24 Press R to scroll to On or Off. On enables the SIM PIN requirement; 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. nextel.com...
Page 25 Removing/Inserting the SIM Card NOTE: To avoid loss or damage, do not remove your SIM card unless absolutely necessary. C a u t i o n With the phone powered off, remove the battery cover and battery. See “Detaching the Battery” on page 6. With the antenna facing away from you, and the back of the phone exposed and facing up,...
Page 26: Keypad Lock
Receive incoming calls, messages, and alerts. NOTE: Emergency calls cannot be placed while Keypad Lock is activated. Before locking your phone’s keypad, you may want to read this entire section to learn how to respond to incoming calls, messages, and alerts. nextel.com...
Page 27: Activating Keypad Lock
Activating Keypad Lock From the idle screen, press m then *. The message Keypad Locked displays on your phone. Whenever a key is pressed while in Keypad Lock mode, the unlock instructions display briefly. Receiving Incoming Calls When you receive an incoming phone call (see “Receiving a Phone Call” on page 20), Keypad Lock is temporarily disabled.
Page 28: Receiving Nextel Direct Connect Calls
Keypad Lock and return to the idle screen. Receiving New Voice Mail When you receive new Voice Mail (see “Nextel Voice Mail” on page 39), Keypad Lock is temporarily disabled. When New VoiceMail Message displays, press A under EXIT to return to the idle screen and reactivate Keypad Lock.
Page 29: Receiving New Text Messages
Once you have finished, press A under EXIT to reactivate Keypad Lock and return to the idle screen. Receiving New Net Mail When you receive new Net Mail (see “Two-Way Messaging” in the Nextel Online User’s Guide for more information), Keypad Lock is temporarily disabled.
Page 30: Deactivating Keypad Lock
If the phone does not connect after 15 minutes or more, contact Nextel Customer Care. In service/Ready to use. NOTE: Nextel Direct Connect is only available in your home calling area. In use nextel.com...
Page 31: My Information
Name — enter your name in this field. • Private ID — your Private ID is displayed in this field. Your Private ID is the number that others use to contact you using the Nextel Direct Connect feature. • Phone Numbers of Lines 1 and 2 — your phone’s numbers are displayed in these fields.
Page 32 Word Symbols Numeric * T9 icons do not display while you are using Nextel Online services. Choosing a Text Entry Mode on Nextel Online When you are using Nextel Online services, T9 Text Input becomes available whenever you access a screen that requires you to enter text. The right display option on your the phone’s screen indicates your current T9 Text Input text...
Page 33: Choosing A Text Entry Mode
NOTE: The rest of the instructions for using T9 Text Input apply only to entering text in applications other than Nextel Online applications (for example, Phonebook or Datebook). See the Nextel Online User’s Guide for instructions on using T9 Text Input for Nextel Online services. Choosing a Text Entry Mode...
Page 34: Using Alpha Mode
NOTE: This feature is not available when using T9 Text Input with Nextel Online services. Using Alpha Mode To enter text (letters and numbers) while in Alpha text entry mode: • Press any key on the alphanumeric keypad to enter the letters and numbers on that key.
Page 35: Entering A Word
Shift and Caps Lock Press # to make the next letter typed uppercase (Shift), to make all subsequent letters types uppercase (Caps Lock), or to go back to lowercase letters. These icons appears in the top row of your display screen: •...
Page 36 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. nextel.com...
Page 37: Using Symbols Mode
Using Symbols Mode To use Symbols text entry mode: Choose Symbols as your text entry mode. A row of 32 symbols appears along the bottom of your phone’s display screen, just above the display options and menu icon. (Press T to view the complete row.) Press T to highlight the symbol you want to enter into the text entry field.
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Page 39: 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 40 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. nextel.com...
Page 41: Text Display Area
For a list of the main menu icons, see “Main Menu Options” on page 33. Text Display Area On the idle screen, the text display area shows NEXTEL and the time and date. When you access other screens, this area displays menu options, messages, names, phone numbers, and other information.
Page 42: Display Options
Q. Holding down the appropriate part of the navigation key speeds up scrolling. If you continue scrolling after you have reached the bottom or top of a menu or list, you “wrap-around” to the opposite end. nextel.com...
Page 43: Main Menu Options
Phonebook R Messages Main Menu Options Up arrow Use to ... Browse the Internet with Nextel Online. Run pre-installed and download custom Java applications on your phone. Customize your phone: Ring/Vibe, Phone Setup, In Call Setup, Security, Personalize, Initial Setup, Voice Volume, and Talkgroup Settings.
Page 44 View the name, Private ID, phone numbers for lines 1 and 2, IP address, and circuit data number of your phone. Store received Nextel Direct Connect call alerts to respond to at your convenience. nextel.com...
Page 45: Phonebook
The Phonebook allows you to store up to 250 frequently used names and numbers. 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.
Page 46: Phonebook Entries And Speed Dial Numbers
Icons that appear to the right of entries in your Phonebook convey information about those entries. When you enter a phone number in your Phonebook, you can designate the phone number’s type using any of the following icons: Mobile Private Work Main Home Pager Other Talkgroup IP (Internet Protocol Address) nextel.com...
Page 47: Accessing Your Phonebook
NOTE: The Mobile icon automatically appears to the right of the first phone number assigned to a name unless you choose another icon. For more information on entering phone numbers into your Phonebook, see “Adding Phonebook Entries” on page 6. The “picker”...
Page 48: Viewing Phonebook Entries
If there is a Private ID or a Talkgroup number stored for the person, press m. Then press R to scroll to View and press B under SELECT. Press S to view the other numbers stored for this name. nextel.com...
Page 49: Sorting Phonebook Entries
Sorting Phonebook Entries You can sort your Phonebook entries by: • Name — the name you entered for the entry. • Speed No. — the Speed Dial location of the entry. NOTE: Private and Group calls can not be made from the Phonebook when sorted by Speed Dial location.
Page 50: Adding Phonebook Entries
To add a Phonebook entry: Access the Entry Details screen: From the Phonebook screen, with [New Entry] highlighted, press B under SELECT. From the Phonebook screen, press m. Then press R to scroll to New and press B under SELECT. nextel.com...
Page 51 If you want to assign a name to your Phonebook entry: With the Name field highlighted, press B under CHANGE. From the Name screen, enter the name using the alphanumeric keypad. See “Using T9 Text Input” on page 29 for information about entering text into this field.
Page 52 NOTE: If you change the Speed Dial number to already one in use, you will be prompted to overwrite the entry that is currently in that location. Pressing the B under YES will delete the entry from your Phonebook. nextel.com...
Page 53 If you want to store more phone numbers to the name associated with this Phonebook entry: Press R to scroll to MORE at the bottom of the Entry Details screen and then press B under SELECT. A new Type field appears for the additional number. Enter the information for the additional phone numbers using step 3 through step 6.
Page 54: Editing Phonebook Entries
“Adding Phonebook Entries” on page 6. Press A under DONE. Editing Phonebook Entries From the Phonebook screen, press R to scroll to the entry you want to edit. Press m to view the Phonebook Menu. Press R to scroll to Edit. nextel.com...
Page 55: Pause Digit Entry
Press B under SELECT. The Entry Details screen displays. Follow the applicable instructions in “Adding Phonebook Entries” on page 6 to edit the various fields. NOTE: To add additional numbers to an existing entry, press R to scroll to MORE. Press B under SELECT. Follow the applicable instructions in “Adding Phonebook Entries”...
Page 56: Plus Dialing
NOTE: The network translates the “+” into the appropriate international access code needed to place the call. Enter the country code, city code, or area code (as needed), and phone number. Follow the rest of the instructions for “Adding Phonebook Entries” on page 6. nextel.com...
Page 57: Address Book
Manage your contact information with Nextel Online Address Book. Address Book provides easy maintenance and entry of contact information and access to that information from your i55sr phone or nextel.com. Address Book is a Nextel Online service and requires the activation of a Nextel Online service plan. To order, contact 1-800-NEXTEL6 or contact your Nextel sales representative.
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Page 59: Digital Cellular
The i55sr phone utilizes Nextel’s All-Digital National Network for digital cellular service. You can also use your Nextel phone to roam internationally on other iDEN networks using Nextel Worldwide Service. See nextel.com for coverage. This section includes: Making Phone Calls...
Page 60: Making Phone Calls
• Making Calls from the Phonebook After you have entered phone numbers into your Phonebook, you can use these numbers to make phone calls. For information on entering numbers into your Phonebook, see “Adding Phonebook Entries” on page 48. nextel.com...
Page 61 To make calls from the Phonebook: From the idle screen, if PHBK is one of your display options, press A under PHBK. From the idle screen, press m, then press R to scroll to Phonebook. Press B under SELECT. 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.
Page 62: Making Calls From The Recent Calls List
You can use the Speed Dial number to quickly place a call. From the idle screen, enter the Speed Dial number assigned to the phone number you want to call. Press #. The number’s Phonebook entry information will display. Press to place the call. Press to end the call. nextel.com...
Page 63: Last Number Redial
Using Turbo Dial Turbo Dial allows you to quickly call the numbers in your Phonebook associated with 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.
Page 64: Emergency Calling
911 emergency calls. Special Dialing Codes Nextel supports many “non-emergency” numbers (such as #77, 311,...) provided by local and state governments. These numbers are used to report non- emergency incidents. If the situation includes imminent danger or loss of life, you should dial 911.
Page 65: Viewing Recent Calls
• store numbers to the Phonebook • delete recent calls • call numbers on the Recent Calls list NOTE: The Recent Calls list displays briefly after you end a call. Viewing Recent Calls To view your Recent Calls list: From the idle screen, press R. From the idle screen, press m.
Page 66 If you want to add more information to the Phonebook entry, follow applicable the instructions in “Adding Phonebook Entries” on page 48. Calling From the Recent Calls List See “Making Calls from the Recent Calls List” on page 18. nextel.com...
Page 67: Call Timers
Deleting Recent Calls To delete a recent call: From the Recent Calls screen, press S to scroll to the call you want to delete. Press m to access the Rec. Calls Menu. Press R to scroll to Delete. Press B under SELECT. Press A under YES to confirm the deletion.
Page 68: Hands-Free Speakerphone
The speakerphone option (SPEAKER) is available whenever you are on an active phone. NOTE: During speakerphone operation, you may either speak or listen, but you cannot do both at the same time. nextel.com...
Page 69: Mute
To turn the speakerphone on: While on an active call, press B under SPEAKER. Or, press t . While speakerphone is on, Spkrphone On appears in the text display area. To turn the speakerphone off: Press B under SPEAKER. Or, press t . Mute Use the Mute feature to listen to incoming audio without allowing sound from your phone’s microphone to be transmitted over the phone line.
Page 70: Accepting Calls
V or active D. Press B under SWITCH to switch between calls. Declining Calls Press A under NO. If you subscribe to Voice Mail, the call will be forwarded to your Voice Mail box. Ending the Active Call Press nextel.com...
Page 71: Call Hold
Turning Off Call Waiting 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 idle screen, press m. Press R to scroll to Settings, and press A under SELECT.
Page 72: Three-Way Calling
To make a three-way call: Place or receive a phone call. While on the call, press m to access the Call Menu. Press S to scroll to 3 Way. Press B under SELECT. The first call will be placed on hold. nextel.com...
Page 73: Call Forwarding
Press S to scroll to 3 Way. Press B under SELECT. Both calls will appear on your display. Call Forwarding Nextel’s Call Forwarding features forward calls to the number you designate. The following Call Forwarding options are available: • All Calls — When this option is turned on, all calls will be sent automatically to a number you specify.
Page 74 2 are being forwarded. Line 2 is active; calls from Line 1 are being forwarded. Line 2 is active; calls from Line 2 are being forwarded. Line 2 is active; calls from Line 1 and Line 2 are being forwarded. nextel.com...
Page 75: Turning Off Call Forwarding
Press S to scroll to All Calls. Press B under SELECT. Press R to scroll to the To field and press B under CHANGE. To activate a call forwarding number: If you have never used Call Forwarding before, the Forward screen appears.
Page 76: Setting Call Forwarding To Voice Mail
Detailed. Press R to scroll to the If Busy field and press B under CHANGE. The call forwarding number you last used is displayed. Press B under CHANGE. Press and hold A under DELETE to erase the displayed number. nextel.com...
Page 77: Caller Id
Additional Phone Features In addition to the standard features that are included for all Nextel Digital Cellular subscribers, there are also several features that are available for an additional monthly or per-use fee. See the following sections for more information on these services.
Page 78: Alternate Line Service
Maintaining Your Privacy with Per-Call and Per-Line Blocking Nextel provides two methods to prevent those you call from seeing your number on their Caller ID displays. NOTE: Your Nextel phone number cannot be blocked from calls made to 911, 800, 855, 866, 877, 888, or other toll-free phone numbers.
Page 79: Call Restrictions
(1 or 2) displays to indicate the line on which the call is being received. Call Restrictions You can prevent your phone from making or receiving specific types of calls. Nextel currently offers three types of Call Restrictions: • no long distance calls allowed •...
Page 80: Nextel 411
Nationwide Call Completion Nextel 411 operators can connect you to any listing in the continental United States and Hawaii. If requested, the operator will stay on the line while connecting to the number.
Page 81: Local Event Information
You can request information on local events such as sporting events, concerts, state and county fairs and other current events. Nextel 411 operators can provide dates, times, and locations for these events. Simply dial 4 1 1 s from your Nextel phone anywhere within the continental United States and Hawaii.
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Page 83: Nextel Voice Mail
Nextel Voice Mail is a flexible, easy-to-use system that takes messages when you’re not available — so you never miss an important call. This section includes: Setting Up Your Voice Mail Box Receiving Voice Mail Messages Using Voice Mail Advanced Voice Mail Features Nextel Voice Mail Tree This section covers the most commonly used Voice Mail features.
Page 84: Receiving Voice Mail Messages
• Record a greeting (see “Recording Your Active Greeting” on page 45). When the system says Enjoy using Nextel Voice Mail, your mailbox is set up. Receiving Voice Mail Messages Your phone is pre-programmed with default Call Forwarding settings to forward your calls to Voice Mail when you are not available.
Page 85: Using Voice Mail
Transferring Calls to Voice Mail Press e or press A under NO while your phone is ringing to transfer incoming calls directly to Voice Mail. The y icon will appear on the idle screen to remind you that you have a stored Voice Mail message. Using Voice Mail Logging Into Voice Mail To log into Voice Mail, you must first access the Message Center.
Page 86: Main Voice Mail Menu
Press S to scroll to Voice Mail. The numbers of new and total Voice Mail messages display. Press B under CALL to log into Nextel Voice Mail. Calling displays as you are connected to the network. NOTE: If your hear a message that says, “Enter the phone number of the subscriber you are trying to reach,”...
Page 87: Saving And Deleting Messages
Options available while listening to your messages: Replay previous six seconds. Rewind to beginning of message. Pause/continue the current message. Fast forward 6 seconds. Fast forward to end of message. Play the date and time stamp. Options available while a message is playing or after it has played: Copy the message to another subscriber.
Page 88: Recovering Deleted Messages
From the main Voice Mail menu, press 4 to access Personal Options. After exiting the Voice Mail session, you cannot recover deleted messages. For security purposes, it is recommended that you do not choose sequential or repeated digits like 1-2-3-4 or 5-5-5-5 for your password. nextel.com...
Page 89: Advanced Voice Mail Features
Press ** to return to the main menu. Recording Your Active Greeting Through Nextel Voice Mail service, there are a number of ways in which people can reach you. You may want to include one or all of the following options in your greeting so that callers will know they are available.
Page 90: Greetings Schedule
By activating the Greeting Schedule, Greetings 1, 2 and 3 will automatically play according to the time schedule listed below. Greeting 1 Evenings and Weekends 5:00 pm --7:59 am, Monday -- Friday 24-hours, Saturday and Sunday nextel.com...
Page 91: Automatic Playback
Automatic Playback By default, the playback mode of your Voice Mail service is set to Normal. Nextel’s Automatic Playback feature automatically plays and saves new messages when you log in. To activate Automatic Playback: From the main Voice Mail menu, press 4 to access Personal Options.
Page 92: Recording, Copying And Replying To Messages
These functions allow you to record and send, reply to, or copy a message to an assigned destination address or Group List number. If you record a complete or partial message, but do not send it, Nextel Voice Mail service will refer to this message as an “in preparation” message. (Before sending messages you may want to see “Creating Group Lists”...
Page 93: Delivery Options
NOTE: You can only send messages using this method to Nextel customers in your home market. Delivery Options After you have created a message, you can assign the message to a category before you send it. Below is a list of the options that can be applied to a...
Page 94: Working With Group Lists
Press # to save all entries added to the list. Press ** to return to the main menu. Modifying a Group List From the main Voice Mail menu, press 4 to access Personal Options. Press 2 to access Group Lists. nextel.com...
Page 95: Message Forwarding
Press ** to return to the main menu. Message Forwarding This feature allows you to program your phone to automatically forward incoming messages to another Nextel customer’s mailbox. There are three types of forwarding: Immediate, Silent and Delayed. They are discussed below: •...
Page 96: Time And Date Charts
NOTE: You can only forward messages to Nextel customers in your home market. Time and Date Charts Time and Date Charts can be referenced for specific tasks throughout Nextel Voice Mail service. 24-hour Clock Nextel Voice Mail service uses a 24-hour clock: NOTE: To compute the 24-hour clock for pm, add 1200.
Page 97: Nextel Voice Mail Tree
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Page 99: Messages
Your Nextel phone offers choices in Messaging Services — Voice Mail and Nextel Mobile Messaging (Text and Numeric Messaging and Nextel Two-Way Messaging). Nextel Voice Mail is a flexible, easy-to-use system that takes messages when you’re not available — so you never miss an important call!
Page 100: Nextel Voice Mail
• Alert you of a new text or numeric message, even if you are on another call. • Store a message if you are using Nextel Direct Connect and deliver it upon completion of the call. • Store the message if you are outside of the coverage area and deliver it as soon as you are back in a coverage area.
Page 101 • Attempt continuous delivery of messages until successful, for up to 7 days. With Nextel Text and Numeric Messaging, your Nextel phone will: • Refer to text and numeric messages as Text Messages. • Stamp the message with the time and date the message was left.
Page 102: Sending A Message
Press A under SAVE to save the message. Press B under DELETE to delete the message. Sending a Message Nextel’s Messaging feature includes four options: Web Messaging on nextel.com, Email Messaging, Numeric Messaging, and Operator Assisted Messaging. icon will appear on the idle screen to...
Page 103: Nextel Two-Way Messaging
You can also check on the delivery status of your messages. For more information or to send a Web message, go to nextel.com and click on Send a Message or Nextel Mobile Messaging.
Page 104 • Respond to messages when you’re in a meeting or noisy location. To activate this service, contact Nextel Customer Care. For additional information on how to use this service, see “Two-Way Messaging” in the Nextel Online User’s Guide. nextel.com...
Page 105: Direct Connect
With Nextel Direct Connect, you can use the Private Call feature to contact an individual. You can use the Group Call feature to contact a group of people designated as a Talkgroup.
Page 106 From the Recent Calls screen, press S to scroll through the names and numbers until the desired name or Private ID number is highlighted. Press and hold the PTT button on the side of the phone. Begin talking after the phone emits a chirping sound. Release the PTT button to listen. nextel.com...
Page 107: Call Alerts
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.
Page 108: Receiving Call Alerts
Call alert queuing enables you to save up to eight call alerts in a list, or queue. To store a call alert in the call alert queue, press B under QUEUE when you have received an incoming call alert. nextel.com...
Page 109 Accessing the Call Alert Queue From the idle screen, press m. Press to scroll to Call Alert. Press B under SELECT. The Call Alert Queue screen displays. Viewing Call Alert Date and Time To find out the date and time a call alert was received: From the Call Alert Queue screen, press S to scroll to the desired call alert.
Page 110 When the confirmation screen appears, press B under YES to delete the entry. To delete all call alerts from the queue: From the Call Alert Queue screen, press m to access the Call Alert Menu. Press R to scroll to Delete All. nextel.com...
Page 111: Group Call
In a Group call, you can communicate instantly with a group of people that you have previously set up as a Talkgroup. Your Nextel Sales Representative or Nextel Customer Care must set up your Talkgroups by providing you with a Talkgroup number for each Talkgroup. After you have the number, you can assign each Talkgroup number a name and store it in your phone (see “Naming a...
Page 112: Receiving A Group Call
The phones of individuals in the Talkgroup will emit a chirping sound to alert them that someone is calling. Release the PTT button to listen. Receiving a Group Call When you receive an incoming Group call, your phone emits a chirp. To respond to a Group call: nextel.com...
Page 113 Wait for the caller to finish speaking. Press and hold the PTT button to talk. Release the PTT button to listen. Group-Silent Programming Group-Silent programming enables you to silence incoming Group alerts and communication. Turning Group-Silent On or Off From the idle screen, press m. Press R to scroll to Settings.
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Page 115: 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 116: 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. nextel.com...
Page 117: 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 118: About Datebook Events
Additional text following the event’s title. • The start time and duration of the event. • The date of the event. • An option to repeat the event in your Datebook. • An alarm to notify you of the event before it begins. nextel.com...
Page 119: 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 120 From the Duration screen, press R to scroll to the desired duration. If you select None, the event will have a duration of zero minutes. Press B under SELECT. The Event Form screen returns with the StartDate field highlighted. nextel.com...
Page 121 The default date assigned to an event is the day that was highlighted when you accessed the Event Form screen to add the event. To assign a different date: With the StartDate field highlighted, press B under CHANGE. From the StartDate screen, enter the date of the event: Type in the date, or press S to scroll through the months, days, and years.
Page 122: Editing Events
Press S to scroll to the event you want to edit. Press m to display the Datebook Menu. Press R to scroll to Edit and then press B under SELECT. Follow the applicable instructions in “Adding New Events” on page 75 to edit the various fields. nextel.com...
Page 123: Deleting Events
Deleting Events View the day containing the event and press S to scroll to the event you want to delete. View the details of the event you want to delete. Press m. The Datebook Menu displays. Press R to scroll to Delete and press B under SELECT. If the event is a recurring event, the Delete Event screen appears: •...
Page 124 While viewing a week in the Datebook, press m to access the Datebook Menu. Press S to scroll to Setup and the 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. nextel.com...
Page 125: 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 idle screen, press m. Press R to scroll to Memo.
Page 126: Editing A Memo
A under DELETE. Press B under STORE. Deleting a Memo From the idle screen, press m. Press R to scroll to Memo. Press B under SELECT. Press and hold A under DELETE. Press B under STORE. nextel.com...
Page 127: Nextel Online
Access the specific information you need to get business done... easily... wirelessly! Nextel Online* services require the activation of an NOL service plan. To order, call 1-800-NEXTEL6 or contact your Nextel sales representative.
Page 128: Starting The Microbrowser
Just as you use Netscape Navigator the Web from your desktop, the microbrowser contained in your phone allows you to explore and use a variety of Internet services. To begin using Nextel Online: From the idle screen, press m to access the Main Menu.
Page 129: Using Your Phone As A Modem
To activate Dial-Up Service or Packetstream Gold, call 1-800-NEXTEL6 or contact your Nextel sales representative. * Visit nextel.com for compatible operating systems, devices, and data cables. NOTE: Nextel Online Dial-Up Service is only available in the continental United States and Hawaii.
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Page 131: Java Apps
See “Installing Java Apps” on page 88. You can download, install, and run additional Java applications (games and business productivity tools) by ordering them via the Internet at nextel.com/ idenupdate, then downloading them to your phone directly from your i55sr phone using the Download Apps Java application.
Page 132: Installing Java Apps
From the Java Apps screen, press R to scroll to the application you want to run. Press B under RUN or SELECT. NOTE: If you receive an incoming phone call, the Java application will be suspended. Suspending a Running Application Press s. Resuming a Suspended Application Press B under RESUME. nextel.com...
Page 133: Downloading Custom Applications
To access a selection of free Java applications, you may use the Download Apps Java application on your phone. For a selection of free and purchasable Java applications, you can go to the iDEN Update Website at www.nextel.com/ idenupdate. Downloading applications is easy. You can download these applications over...
Page 134: Deinstalling Java Apps
Press m. Press R to scroll to DEINSTALL. Press B under SELECT. A confirmation screen displays. Press A under YES. A warning screen displays. Press A under OK. When your phone has finished deinstalling the application, press A under DONE. nextel.com...
Page 135: Customizing The I55Sr Phone
Customizing the i55sr Phone You can customize your i55sr phone to fit the way you want to use it. This section includes: Settings Shortcuts Settings 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 136 Mail Vol — sets volume of Text Message, Voice Mail, and Net Mail notifications. • Java/Data Vol — sets data or Java application volume. • Headset — choosing the HdsetOnly option prevents sound from being emitted from the phone’s speaker when the headset is being used. nextel.com...
Page 137 • VibeAll — choosing On sets the phone to vibrate for all calls, messages, and alerts; choosing Off enables you set the type of notification for each these features. Ring Style and Notification Type When you set VibeAll to On, your phone vibrates to notify you of all types of calls, messages, and alerts.
Page 138: Ring Styles
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. nextel.com...
Page 139: Phone Setup
Any Key — when turned on, enables you to answer calls by pressing any key on the alphanumeric keypad. • Network ID — sets the phone’s network IDs. Use only under the direction of a Nextel Customer Care Representative. Settings...
Page 140: In Call Setup
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 Nextel Customer for your default Unlock code. nextel.com...
Page 141: Using Master Reset
For information on changing your SIM PIN, see “Changing the PIN” on page 21. Using Master Reset The Master Reset option is provided for use only under the direction of a Nextel Customer Care Representative. It resets your service. Settings...
Page 142 Repeat step 2 through step 5 for all main menu items you want to move. Press A under DONE. Changing Idle Screen Options Two options from the main menu always appear on your idle screen above the left and right option keys. Each option can be accessed by pressing the corresponding option key. nextel.com...
Page 143 Your phone arrives with Phonebook (PHBK) assigned to the left option key and Messages (MESG) assigned to the right option key. 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 144: Initial Setup
Language — sets the language that your phone displays. • Master Clear — returns all settings to their original defaults and erases all stored lists. Use only under the direction of a Nextel Customer Care Representative. • Feature Reset — returns all settings to their original defaults. Use only under the direction of a Nextel Customer Care Representative.
Page 145: Setting Auto Redial
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 146: Setting Backlight Timer
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. nextel.com...
Page 147: Setting Contrast
Press R to scroll to the language you want your phone to display. Press B under SELECT. Master Clear Master Clear returns all your phone’s settings to their original defaults and erases all stored lists. To use this feature, you must contact Nextel Customer Care to receive your phone’s Unlock code. Settings...
Page 148 Tkgrp Settings enables you to set certain Talkgroup options. See “Group Call” on page 111 for more information. Service Status The Service Status screen shows the status of your Nextel services. This screen is for information only; no options can be set. nextel.com...
Page 149: Shortcuts
Shortcuts The Shortcuts feature enables you to access most menu or submenu options in your phone by pressing a numeric button on the keypad for the shortcut. You create the shortcut to the menu by assigning a number to it and then access the menu by pressing the number.
Page 150: Using The Shortcut Menu
• Delete All — delete all stored Shortcuts. To access the Shortcut menu: From the idle screen, press m. Press R to scroll to Shortcuts. Press B under SELECT. Press S to scroll to the desired shortcut. Press m. nextel.com...
Page 151: Accessories
To order additional accessories or an accessories catalog, log on to our Web site at nextel.com, call Nextel Nextday your Nextel Authorized Retailer or Authorized Representative. This section includes information on the following accessories included with your phone: Batteries Travel Chargers...
Page 152: Travel Chargers
TRAVEL CHARGERS Kit Number SPN4940 SPN4716 SPN4808 NOTE: Additional adaptor plugs to accommodate various International power outlets can be purchased separately for the multi-voltage Travel Chargers. Description Mid-Rate Multi-Voltage Travel Charger Rapid Multi-Voltage Travel Charger Mid-Rate Economy Travel Charger nextel.com...
Page 153: Using The Travel Charger
Accessory Connector Rapid Travel Charger Using the Travel Charger While holding the phone with its keypad facing up, insert the accessory connector 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 154: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)
No other action is required in order to select between USB or RS232 serial communications. iDEN PC applications will support USB drivers for the following operating systems only: • Windows 98 • Windows 2000 • Windows ME USB Cable nextel.com RS232 Cable...
Page 155: Other Important Information
Patent and Trademark Information Nextel Customer Care Relax! Nextel Customer Care is here to help. There are lots of features packed into your Nextel service...and into your i55sr phone. But don’t worry. If, after reading this guide, you still have questions about coverage, billing, Nextel Direct Connect or any other service or feature, contact us.
Page 156 We’ll be happy to give you help, explanations and anything else you need to enjoy your Nextel service as soon as possible! Before you contact Nextel Customer Care for service or to resolve an issue, be sure to have your Nextel Personal Telephone Number, your model number (located on your phone underneath the battery), and the ID number printed on your SIM card.
Page 157: Understanding Status Messages
Understanding Status Messages You may receive status messages under certain conditions. Before contacting Nextel Customer Care, note the message, numeric code, and the conditions under which it appeared. The following table lists and describes the status messages. Status Messages Number Not in Service...
Page 158 The incorrect PIN was entered three consecutive times. You will be unable to place or receive calls on your i55sr phone. Contact Nextel Customer Care to have them obtain the PIN Unblocking Key (PUK) code. Your SIM Card is not being detected. Please check to ensure that you have inserted the SIM Card.
Page 159: Nextel Terms And Conditions Of Service
Nextel wireless communications services (“Service”). By using the Service, Customer applies and subscribes for Services provided by Nextel (the “Company”) and confirms that Customer has read, understands, agrees to and accepts the terms and conditions stated herein (the “Agreement”). Should there be any...
Page 160 Customer is responsible to pay Company, on a timely basis, for charges by Company for Service. Customer acknowledges that chargeable time for telephone calls and Nextel Direct Connect call transmissions originated by a unit begin when a connection is established with Company facilities. A new Nextel Direct Connect call is initiated by a call participant if that participant responds more than six (6) seconds after the other party finishes its Nextel Direct Connect transmission.
Page 161 Company shall have no obligation to support such Application. 9. CONTENT; INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS—Company is not a publisher of third party content that Customer may from time to time access through Nextel Online services; therefore Company is not responsible for the content provided by such third parties, including but not limited to statements, opinions, graphics, photos, music, services and other information (“Content”), and accessed by Customer through Nextel Online...
Page 162 Customer shall pay Company the full amount of any such charge no later than ten (10) days after receipt of the invoice therefor. 13. COVERAGE AREA—Local Dispatch (Direct Connect), cellular calling, Nextel Online services, and respective coverage areas for these Services are subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of Company.
Page 163 Company’s subcontractors whether or not due to any such causes; or (iv) the use of Nextel Online services, including but not limited to the accuracy or utility of any information acquired from the Internet through Nextel Online services; or Internet Services, Content or Applications whether or not supported by Company.
Page 164 (e.g., Citirix®), for dispatch applications, for POP3 email access, and for other use specifically approved by Nextel. These Internet and data Services may not be substituted for a private line or frame relay connection, or be used for streaming data feeds.
Page 165: Safety And General Information
Safety and General Information IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION. READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR INTEGRATED MULTI-SERVICE PORTABLE RADIO. RF Operational Characteristics Your radio product contains a radio frequency transmitter to convey the information you wish to send as well as occasional automatic signals used to sustain connection to the wireless network, and a receiver which enables you to receive communication and connection information from the network.
Page 166: Phone Operation
FCC regulations. DO NOT hold the antenna when the radio product is “IN USE”. Holding the antenna affects call quality and may cause the radio product to operate at a higher power level than needed. nextel.com...
Page 167: 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 168: 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. nextel.com...
Page 169: 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 170: 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. nextel.com...
Page 171: 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 172: Accessory Safety Information
To reduce the risk of injury, charge only the rechargeable batteries listed in the Accessories section of this manual. Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and damage. nextel.com...
Page 173 • An extension cord should not be used with any battery charger unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure that: •...
Page 174: Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products
This is the complete warranty for the Product manufactured by MOTOROLA. MOTOROLA assumes no obligations or liability for additions or modifications nextel.com One (1) Year One (1) Year...
Page 175 Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products to this warranty unless made in writing and signed by an officer of MOTOROLA. Unless made in a separate agreement between MOTOROLA and the original end user purchaser, MOTOROLA does not warrant the installation, maintenance or service of the 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...
Page 176 Product at the time the Product was initially distributed from MOTOROLA. e. Scratches or other cosmetic damage to Product surfaces that does not effect the operation of the Product. f. Normal and customary wear and tear. nextel.com...
Page 177 Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products 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 finally awarded against the end user purchaser in any such suit which are attributable to any such claim, but such defense and payments are conditioned...
Page 178 This is the complete warranty for the Product manufactured by MOTOROLA. MOTOROLA assumes no obligations or liability for additions or modifications nextel.com One (1) Year One (1) Year...
Page 179 Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products to this warranty unless made in writing and signed by an officer of MOTOROLA. Unless made in a separate agreement between MOTOROLA and the original end user purchaser, MOTOROLA does not warrant the installation, maintenance or service of the 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...
Page 180 That MOTOROLA will have sole control of the defense of such suit and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise; and c. Should the Product or parts become, or in MOTOROLA’S opinion be likely to become, the subject of a claim of infringement of a patent, nextel.com...
Page 181 Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products that such purchaser will permit MOTOROLA, at its option and expense, either to procure for such purchaser the right to continue using the Product or parts or to replace or modify the same so that it becomes non-infringing or to grant such purchaser a credit for the Product or parts as depreciated and accept its return.
Page 182: Patent And Trademark Information
Patent and Trademark Information © 2001 Nextel Communications Inc. Nextel, the Nextel logo, and all other Nextel product and/or service names referenced throughout this guide are either a trademark, service mark or registered trademark of Nextel Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 183 Alpha mode, text entry 24 Alternate Line 34 receiving calls 35 selecting 35 Answer 64 Auto Redial 101 Back Nextel Wireless Web 83 Backlight 100 Backlight Timer 102 Customizing the i55sr Phone Battery 5 attaching 5 charge strength 7 charging 6...
Page 184 Customizing the i55sr Phone Shortcut Menu 106 Deleting 66 Delivery options Voice Mail 49 Dialing menu 9 Dial-Up Service Nextel Wireless Web 85 Digital cellular 15 Direct Connect 61 Direct Dial 16 Digital Celluar 16 Direct dial 16 Direct Protect...
Page 185 Datebook 72 main menu 33 Phonebook 2 status 29 Idle screen 29 In Call Setup 96 Initial Setup 100 Initial SIM PIN number 10 International calls 12 International Roaming Customer 6 Internet 83 security 84 IP Address 21 Java applications 87 custom 89 installing 88 memory 90...
Page 186 Online Dial-Up Service 85 Terms and Conditions of Service Wireless Web 83 Nextel Mobile Messaging 55 Nextel NextdaySM Accessories 7 Nextel OnlineSM Service Plan 83 Nextel Wireless Web 83 Nextel Worldwide Service 15 Digital Celluar 15 Non-secure data 31 Notifications 96...
Page 187 VoiceMail 44 Digital Celluar 19 Java Apps 88 accessory 128 electromagnetic interference medical devices 124 radio frequency 121 Nextel Wireless Web 83 Customizing the i55sr Phone Password 97 In Call Setup 96 Initial Setup 100 Personalize 98 Phone Setup 95...
Page 188 Unblocking SIM PIN 13 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 110 VibeAll 93 Vibrate All 94 View 102 Viewing 65 Viewing Datebook 72 nextel.com area 31 size 102 Alpha mode 24 Numeric mode 27 Symbols mode 27 Word mode 24 Voice Mail 52...
Page 189 Voice Mail 31 changing password 44 deleting messages 43 greetings 45 group lists 50 logging in 41 main menu 42 message forwarding 51 message indicators 40 playing messages 42 receiving messages 40 recovering messages 44 saving messages 43 setting up 39 tree 53 VoiceVolume 104 Warranty 134...
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Motorola Nextel iDEN i55sr User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction

Getting Started

Display Essentials

Phonebook

Digital Cellular

Nextel Voice Mail

Messages

Direct Connect

Datebook

Memo

Nextel Wireless Web

Java Apps

Customizing the I55Sr Phone

Accessories

Other Important Information

Safety and General Information

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