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  • Page 1 ® Nextel ® iDEN Digital Multi-Service Data-Capable Phone i88s Phone User’s Guide @NNTN4488A@ NNTN4488A...
  • Page 2 nextel.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    IMPORTANT! Read “Nextel Terms and Conditions of Service” on page 199 and “Safety and General Information” on page 206 before using your i88s phone. Introduction ... 1 Welcome to Nextel® ...1 Customer Care...2 Ordering Information ...3 Driving Safety Tips ...3 Getting Started...
  • Page 4 Sending Unanswered Calls to Voice Mail ...67 Missed Calls ...67 Ending a Phone Call ...67 Recent Calls...67 Call Timers...70 Hands-Free Speakerphone...71 Mute...71 Call Waiting ...72 Call Hold ...74 Three-Way Calling ...75 Call Forwarding...75 Caller ID ...80 Alternate Line Service...81 nextel.com...
  • Page 5 Call Restrictions ...82 Nextel 411 ...83 Nextel Voice Mail... 85 Setting Up Your Voice Mail Box...85 Receiving Voice Mail Messages ...86 Using Voice Mail ...87 Advanced Voice Mail Features ...91 Nextel Voice Mail Tree...99 Messaging Services ... 101 Message Center ...101 Nextel Voice Mail Messages...102...
  • Page 6 Labeling a Voice Record...149 Locking/Unlocking a Voice Record...150 Deleting Voice Record ...150 Voice Record Memory ...151 Nextel Online®... 153 Nextel Online Navigation Keys ...153 Starting the Microbrowser...154 Using Your Phone as a Modem...155 Java Apps ... 157 Accessing Java Apps Menu...157 Installing Java Apps ...158...
  • Page 7 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ...194 Other Important Information ... 195 Nextel Customer Care ...195 Understanding Status Messages ...196 Nextel Terms and Conditions of Service ...199 Safety and General Information ... 206 RF Operational Characteristics ...206 Electro Magnetic Interference/Compatibility...209 Medical Devices...209 Operational Warnings...211...
  • Page 9 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Motorola, Inc. Address: 8000 West Sunrise Boulevard, Plantation, FL 33328 USA Phone Number: 1 (800) 453-0920 Hereby declares that the product: Product Name: i88s Model Number: H58XAH6RR7AN Conforms to the following regulations: FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a), 15.107(d) and section 15.109(a) Class B Digital Device...
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  • Page 11: Introduction

    Welcome to Nextel Thank you for choosing Nextel as your wireless communications provider. Your i88s phone enables you to enjoy clear connections through Nextel’s All-Digital National Network. In addition, with Nextel iTraveler your i88s phone to roam internationally in select cities using other iDEN networks.
  • Page 12: Customer Care

    • For self-service on your Nextel account, click on MyNextel to view your account, pay your bill, add phones to your account, reset your Voice Mail password, and more.
  • Page 13: Ordering Information

    Authorized Sales Representative or stop by any Nextel Store. For information on retail store locations, go to nextel.com. Contact Nextel Customer Care to order any of the services discussed in this guide, including Nextel Online, Nextel Direct Connect, additional phone...
  • Page 14 8. Use your phone's Internet capabilities before you drive. Nextel Online services are not designed to be used while driving. 9. Be a Good Samaritan. Dial 9-1-1 in emergencies to report accidents, impaired or aggressive drivers, crimes or fires.
  • Page 15: 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: i88s Phone Features i88s Phone Menu Tree i88s Phone Icon Glossary Battery Turning Your i88s Phone On/Off Enabling Over-the-Air Radio Service Software...
  • Page 16: I88S Phone Features

    88s Phone Features Speaker Key Volume Control Buttons Nextel Direct ® Connect Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button Audio Jack SIDE VIEW Power Button Status Light TOP VIEW Power Button Status Light Option Key 4-Way Navigation End/Home Punctuation Back/Pause Dialing Key Microphone/...
  • Page 17: I88S Phone Menu Tree

    i88s Phone Menu Tree...
  • Page 18: I88S Phone Icon Glossary

    You may see these icons while using your i88s phone: The icon of the main menu feature 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 43. nextel.com...
  • Page 19: Battery

    Battery Your i88s 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. When you charge your phone battery for the first time, you need to charge it for at least charge 30 minutes longer than the time shown in the “Battery Charging Times”...
  • Page 20: Detaching The Battery

    NOTE: To reduce damage to the phone’s connector, the charger accessory button should always be used when connecting or disconnecting the charger. If the charger has folding electrical prongs, flip open the prongs. Plug the charger into an electrical outlet. nextel.com Charger accessory button...
  • Page 21: Turning Your I 88S Phone On/Off

    Strength Battery Turning Your i 88s Phone On/Off NOTE: To register for the first time on the Nextel National Network, you must turn on your i88s phone in your local calling area. To power the phone on: For optimal cellular signal strength, extend the antenna.
  • Page 22 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 go to nextel.com.
  • Page 23: Enabling Over-The-Air Radio Service Software (Oarss) Security

    LATER. Press A under OK. You are prompted to enable security. Press A under YES. A series of screens display. If you subscribe to a Nextel Online Service plan, your home page displays. Press e to return to the idle screen.
  • Page 24: Subscriber Identity Module (Sim) Card

    SIM card in the SIM card cover. See “Removing/Inserting the SIM Card” on page 25 for information on locating the SIM card. If there is no SIM card in your phone, notify your Nextel Authorized Representative.
  • Page 25 NOTE: It is recommended that you enable the SIM PIN security feature to prevent fraudulent use of the SIM card, your i88s phone, and your account. Enabling/Disabling the SIM PIN Security Feature Once the SIM PIN security feature is enabled, you are prompted to enter your PIN each time you turn on your phone.
  • Page 26 NOTE: The default SIM PIN is 0000. Once you have enabled the SIM PIN security feature, it is recommended that you change your PIN to a 4 - 8 digit number known only to you (see “Changing the PIN” on page 17). nextel.com...
  • Page 27: Changing The Pin

    Feature” on page 15. Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 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 SIM PIN” on page...
  • Page 28 At the Enter New SIM PIN Code screen, enter a new 4- to 8-digit SIM PIN and press A under OK. At the Re-enter New SIM PIN Code screen, re-enter the new SIM PIN to confirm, and press A under OK. nextel.com...
  • Page 29 NOTE: Before you begin, obtain the PIN Unblocking Key (PUK) code from Nextel Customer Care, then read and understand the PIN unblocking sequence. When entering the key press sequence, each key press must occur within 5 seconds of the prior key press.
  • Page 30 SIM cover and gently push it forward. Lift the SIM cover up. • Recent Calls List • Call Filtering Settings in Styles • Information Stored in Memo • Previous three GPS Enabled Locations nextel.com...
  • Page 31: Keypad Lock

    To insert the SIM card, very carefully place it in its holder with the gold contact side facing down and the cut corner on the card properly aligned with the cut corner of the holder. Close the SIM card cover and slide it down until you hear a click.
  • Page 32: Activating Keypad Lock

    Recent Calls list appears. Press e or press B under EXIT to reactivate Keypad Lock and return to the idle screen. Press B under NO or press e to send the call to Voice Mail and reactivate Keypad Lock. nextel.com...
  • Page 33: Receiving Nextel Direct Connect Calls

    Receiving Nextel Direct Connect Calls When you receive an incoming Private Call, Group Call, or Call Alert (see “Nextel Direct Connect®” on page 107), Keypad Lock is temporarily disabled. Press and hold the Push-To-Talk phone. Begin talking after the phone emits a chirping sound. Release the PTT button to listen.
  • Page 34 Receiving New Net Alerts When you receive new Net Alerts (see “Net Mail Alerts” in the Nextel Online User’s Guide for more information), Keypad Lock is temporarily disabled. When New Browser Message displays, press A under EXIT to return to the idle screen and reactivate Keypad Lock.
  • Page 35: Status Of Your I 88S Phone

    • Private ID — Your Private ID is displayed in this field. Your Private ID is your Nextel Direct Connect number and is composed of three parts: Area ID*Network ID*Member ID. For example: 999*999*9999. NOTE: The asterisks are part of the Private ID.
  • Page 36: Using T9® Text Input

    T9 database. T9 Text Input is available when you are typing information into your phone (for example, in the Phonebook or Datebook) and while using Nextel Online services. ®...
  • Page 37 Alpha Word Symbols Numeric NOTE: T9 icons do not display while you are using Nextel Online services. Choosing a Text Entry Mode with 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 phone’s screen indicates your current T9 Text Input text entry...
  • Page 38: Choosing A Text Entry Mode

    Press S to scroll to Languages. Press B under SELECT. Press S to scroll to the language you want T9 Text Input to use. Press B under SELECT. NOTE: This feature is not available when using T9 Text Input with Nextel Online services. nextel.com...
  • Page 39: Using Alpha Mode

    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. For example, to enter the letter Y, press 9 three times. Press and hold any key to capitalize a letter, or press Q to capitalize the •...
  • Page 40 For example, to type “test” press 8 3 7 8. IMPORTANT: The displayed word may change as you type it. Do not try to correct the word as you go. Type to the end of the word before editing. nextel.com...
  • Page 41: Using Symbols Mode

    After you have finished typing the word, if the word that appears is not the desired word, press 0 to change the word on the display to the next most likely word in the database. Repeat until the desired word appears. If the desired word does not appear, you can add it to the database of words by deleting the displayed word and using the instructions in “Adding Words to the User Database”...
  • Page 42: Using Numeric Mode

    Press T to highlight the symbol you want to enter into the text entry field. Press B under SELECT to enter the symbol. Using Numeric Mode To use Numeric text entry mode, choose Numeric as your text entry mode and press the number buttons on your keypad to enter numbers. nextel.com...
  • Page 43: Display Essentials

    Your i88s phone’s display screen tells you what you need to know as you use your phone. This section includes: Display Screen Status Icons Text Display Area Call Information Icons Menu Icon Display Options Navigating Menus and Lists Main Menu Options Display Screen Any time your phone is powered on, the display screen provides you with...
  • Page 44: Status Icons

    The idle screen displays NEXTEL, the time and date, and any active styles (see “Styles” on page 182). You must start at the idle screen to access many of your phone’s features and functions.
  • Page 45 Packet Data Activity — phone is sending or receiving data. Mobile IP — phone is ready to access Nextel Online. Secure Data — phone is accessing the Internet using a secure connection. Text Message — you have one or more unread Text Messages or Net Alert notifications.
  • Page 46: Text Display Area

    In Call - phone is on an active call. Incoming Call - phone is receiving an incoming call. Outgoing Call - phone is placing an outgoing call. On Hold - phone has a call on hold. End Call - phone has ended the active call. nextel.com...
  • Page 47: Display Options

    Display Options Display Options Two display options appear at the bottom of most screens. These options enable you to perform a wide variety of actions, including changing, saving and viewing information, running programs, and canceling previous actions. You activate a display option by pressing A below it. The idle screen display options provide quick access to two main menu features.
  • Page 48: Main Menu Options

    F Java Apps m Settings ! GPS Up arrow Use to... Browse 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, Talkgroup Settings, and Service Status.
  • Page 49 1 and 2, IP address, and circuit data number of your phone. Create or edit a group of settings and save them as a style for use in different environments. Store received Nextel Direct Connect Call Alerts to respond to at your convenience.
  • Page 50 To choose the highlighted main menu selection, press B under SELECT. To exit the main menu and return to the idle screen, press A under EXIT or press nextel.com...
  • Page 51: 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 SIM-based phone, you can access information in your Phonebook from that phone.
  • Page 52: 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 number in your Phonebook, you can designate the number’s type using any of the following icons: Mobile Private Work Main Home Pager Other Talkgroup IP Address nextel.com...
  • Page 53: Voice Names

    For more information on entering numbers into your Phonebook, see “Adding Phonebook Entries” on page 46. Voice Names A voice name is an audio recording you assign to a number in your Phonebook by speaking into your i88s phone. You can then dial the number by speaking the words you recorded into the phone using Voice-Activated Dialing.
  • Page 54: About Phonebook Entries

    If there is a Private ID or a Talkgroup number stored for the entry, 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 55: Sorting Phonebook Entries

    Sorting Phonebook Entries You can sort your Phonebook entries by: • Name — the name you entered for the entry • Speed # — the Speed Dial location of the entry NOTE: Private IDs and Talkgroup numbers cannot be accessed from the Phonebook when sorted by Speed Dial location.
  • Page 56: Adding Phonebook Entries

    You can leave items blank or unchanged by pressing S to scroll past it on the Entry Details screen. NOTE: Number and type are required for a valid Phonebook entry. To cancel a Phonebook entry at any time, press e to return to the idle screen. nextel.com...
  • Page 57 To add a Phonebook entry: To access the Entry Details screen: From the Phonebook screen, with [New Entry] highlighted, press A under SELECT. From the Phonebook screen, press m. Then press R to scroll to New and press A under SELECT. If you want to assign a name to your Phonebook entry: With the Name field highlighted, press...
  • Page 58 Phonebook. NOTE: The number can be up to 20 characters long. When you are finished, press A under The Entry Details screen returns with the Speed # field highlighted. nextel.com...
  • Page 59 The default Speed Dial number assigned to the phone number is displayed in the Speed # field. This is always the next available Speed Dial location. NOTE: Private IDs and Talkgroup numbers do not have associated Speed Dial numbers. To accept the default Speed Dial location, press R to scroll to the Voice Name field.
  • Page 60 An ) icon appears in the Voice Name field indicating that the voice name has been recorded. If you do not want to store a voice name for this number, continue to the next step. nextel.com...
  • Page 61 If you want to store more numbers to the name associated with this Phonebook entry: Press R to scroll to the next Type field and then press B under CHANGE. A new Type field appears for the additional number. Enter the information for the additional number using step 3 through step 7.
  • Page 62 To store a phone number from the Recent Calls list: From the Recent Calls screen, press R to scroll to the 10-digit telephone number you want to store. Press B under STORE. This displays the Store To screen with [New Entry] highlighted. nextel.com...
  • Page 63: Editing Phonebook Entries

    To store a new entry, press B under SELECT. The Entry Details screen displays with the number entered in the # field and the Name field highlighted. Enter the name using the alphanumeric keypad. Press B under OK. To store to an existing entry, press R to scroll the list of names in your Phonebook.
  • Page 64 Press B under CHANGE. Press R to scroll to the type of number you want to assign to the Phonebook entry. Press B under SELECT. If you want to add more information to the Phonebook entry, follow the applicable instructions in “Adding Phonebook Entries” on page 46. nextel.com...
  • Page 65: Deleting Phonebook Entries

    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. Press B under SELECT. The Entry Details screen displays. Follow the applicable instructions in “Adding Phonebook Entries”...
  • Page 66: Pause Digit Entry

    NOTE: You can enter up to 20 characters in a single entry, stored or dialed. You can program your phone to pause for more than 3 seconds. Performing the above step twice will program two pauses and cause your phone to wait 6 seconds before entering the next set of numbers. nextel.com...
  • Page 67: Plus Dialing

    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 i88s phone or nextel.com. Address Book is a Nextel Online service and requires the activation of a Nextel Online service plan. To order, call 1-800-NEXTEL6 or contact your Nextel sales representative.
  • Page 68 nextel.com...
  • Page 69: Digital Cellular

    The i88s phone uses Nextel’s All-Digital National Network for digital cellular service. You can also use this phone to roam internationally on other iDEN networks using Nextel Worldwide This section includes: Making Phone Calls Emergency Calling Special Dialing Codes Receiving a Phone Call...
  • Page 70: Making Phone Calls

    Call Restrictions Nextel 411 Making Phone Calls Your i88s phone provides the following features for making phone calls: • Direct Dial • Phonebook • Recent Calls • Speed Dial • Turbo Dial® • Voice-Activated Dialing • Last Number Redial •...
  • Page 71: Making Calls From The Phonebook

    Making Calls from the Phonebook After you have entered phone numbers into your Phonebook, you can use the numbers to make phone calls. For information on entering numbers into your Phonebook, see “Adding Phonebook Entries” on page 46. To make calls from the Phonebook: From the idle screen, if PHBK is one of your display options, press A under PHBK.
  • Page 72: Making Calls From The Recent Calls List

    To view additional information about the call: Press B under VIEW. Press m to access the Rec. Calls Menu. Then press R to scroll to View and press B under SELECT. Press s to place the call. Press e to end the call. nextel.com...
  • Page 73: Using Speed Dial

    Using Speed Dial Each phone number stored in your Phonebook is assigned a Speed Dial number. 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.
  • Page 74: Last Number Redial

    Connect one end of a 2.5mm cable into the jack on the phone. (To locate the jack, see page 6.) Connect the other end of the cord into your TTY device. Enter the phone number you wish to call and press s. nextel.com to redial the...
  • Page 75: Emergency Calling

    Placing International Phone Calls When making an international call from outside of the United States and Canada, you can either enter the international access code directly (for example, 011 in the United States) or use Plus Dialing. You can make international calls while traveling outside of the United States and Canada from your Phonebook if you have stored the numbers with Plus Dialing.
  • Page 76: Special Dialing Codes

    Special Dialing Codes Non-Emergency Numbers 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 77: Sending Unanswered Calls To Voice Mail

    Sending Unanswered Calls to Voice Mail Press e or press B under NO while your phone is ringing to send 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. Missed Calls Missed calls are shown on the display screen with the missed call icon V.
  • Page 78: Viewing Recent Calls

    V indicates a missed call. (Missed calls appear on your Recent Calls list only if you have Caller ID.) For Nextel Direct Connect calls, an icon appears to the left of the name or number indicating the type of call: •...
  • Page 79: Deleting Recent Calls

    The Call Details screen displays information such as the name associated with the number of the recent call, the number, the date, time, and duration of the call. Storing a Recent Call Number to the Phonebook To store a number from the Recent Calls list to the Phonebook, see “Storing Phone Numbers and Private IDs Fast”...
  • Page 80: Call Timers

    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 R to scroll to the Call Timers option you want to view or reset. Press B under SELECT. nextel.com...
  • Page 81: Hands-Free Speakerphone

    If the feature does not include an option to reset or you do not wish to reset the option, press A under DONE when you are finished viewing. To reset a feature, press A under RESET. When the confirmation screen appears, press A under YES to confirm the reset. NOTE: The values displayed by Call Timers are not meant to be used for billing.
  • Page 82: Call Waiting

    • see a message on your display informing you of another incoming call. Accepting Calls Press B under YES. The first call is placed on hold. To end the active call and accept the second call: Press e. nextel.com...
  • Page 83: Switching Between Calls

    Switching Between Calls When you accept a second call while you are talking on the phone, your display shows the name or number of each call. An icon appears to the left of each name or number indicating that the call is on hold Press B under SWITCH to switch between calls.
  • Page 84: Call Hold

    Enter the second phone number you want to call. Or select the number from your Phonebook by pressing m and selecting Phonebook. Press to place the second call. To toggle between the two calls: Press B under SWITCH. To end the active call: Press e. The call on hold becomes active. nextel.com...
  • Page 85: Three-Way Calling

    Press S to scroll to 3 Way. Press A under SELECT. Both calls will appear on your display. Call Forwarding Nextel’s Call Forwarding feature forwards 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 86: Turning On Call Forwarding

    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 87 Press B under SELECT. At the Call Forward screen, the Forward field is highlighted. Press B under CHANGE. 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 88: Turning Off Call Forwarding

    In most cases, turning off Call Forwarding restores your ability to receive Voice Mail messages when you are unavailable (see “Turning Off Call Forwarding” on page 78). If you have completed those steps but are still not able to receive Voice Mail messages, you can reset Call Forwarding to Voice Mail. nextel.com...
  • Page 89 For you to receive Voice Mail messages, Call Forwarding must be set to Detailed with your Voice Mail access number: Press m then press R to scroll to Call Forward. Press B under SELECT. The Call Forward screen displays with the Forward field set to Detailed.
  • Page 90: 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. Contact Nextel Customer Care to obtain these services or for additional information.
  • Page 91: Alternate Line Service

    With alternate lines, you can separate business and personal calls, or designate one as a priority line. Nextel Mobile Messaging and Nextel Online services use the Line 1 phone number. You only need to subscribe to Caller ID or Voice Mail once — these services will be available on both lines.
  • Page 92: Call Restrictions

    Line 1 or Line 2 to indicate which Line the call is being received on (if Caller ID information is available). 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 93: 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 94: Local Event Information

    Movie Listings and Showtimes Nextel 411 operators have access to movie listings at most theaters in the continental United States and Hawaii. You only need to ask for a specific movie or movie theater to get current movies, locations or showtimes. Additional information such as running time, synopsis, and ratings are also available.
  • Page 95: 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 96: Receiving Voice Mail Messages

    • Record a greeting (see “Recording Your Active Greeting” on page 91). 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 97: Using Voice Mail

    Sending Unanswered 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 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 on your...
  • Page 98: 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 99: 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 100: Recovering Deleted Messages

    Press 2 to record your name. 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 101: 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 102: 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 103: Automatic Playback

    Press ** to return to the main menu. Changing the Playback Order of Messages With Nextel Voice Mail service, you can select the order in which you want unheard messages to be played. You may listen to the last received message...
  • Page 104: 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 “Delivery Options”...
  • Page 105: Delivery Options

    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 message: Urgent Private Notification of Non- Delivery Future Delivery To set a special delivery option: After recording your message but before sending it, press 5 for...
  • Page 106: Working With Group Lists

    Enter the one- or two-digit group list number and press #. Record a name for the list and press #. Select group members by mailbox number, Group List, or name. Press # to save all entries added to the list. Press ** to return to the main menu. nextel.com...
  • Page 107: Message Forwarding

    Modifying a Group List From the main Voice Mail menu, press 4 to access Personal Options. Press 2 to access Group Lists. Press 4 to modify a Group List. Enter the number of the Group List you want to modify. Press 1 to add a new recipient.
  • Page 108: 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 109: Nextel Voice Mail Tree

    Nextel Voice Mail Tree Nextel Voice Mail Tree...
  • Page 111: Messaging Services

    Your i88s phone offers choices in Messaging Services — Voice Mail and Nextel Mobile Messaging (Text and Numeric Messaging and Nextel Two-Way Messaging). Nextel Mobile Messaging helps keep you in touch with co-workers and customers, regardless of where you travel on the Nextel National Network: •...
  • Page 112: Nextel Voice Mail Messages

    • 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 113 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. • Store up to 16 messages at a time, that will remain until you delete them.
  • Page 114 If the message fills more than one screen, use S to scroll through the rest of the message. Press A under SAVE to save the message. Press B under DELETE to delete the message. icon will appear on the idle screen to nextel.com...
  • Page 115: Nextel Two-Way Messaging

    For Later” option, which allows you to schedule messages to be sent at a specific time and date. 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. Email Messaging From any email account, type the 10-digit phone number of a Nextel customer in the To field and add @messaging.nextel.com (for example,...
  • Page 116 Create and store your own frequently used responses that lets you send informative answers without keying in text. • Contact several Nextel customers at once from any email system or nextel.com. • Respond to messages when you’re in a meeting or noisy location.
  • Page 117: 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 118 NOTE: When dialing or storing a Private ID, the asterisks must be entered as part of the Private ID in order to make a Nextel Direct Connect Private Call. USER TIP:To find out your own Private ID, see “My Information” on page 25.
  • Page 119 Making a Private Call from the Recent Calls List From the idle screen, press m. to scroll to Recent Calls. Press B under SELECT. Press From the Recent Calls screen, press S to scroll to the desired name or Private ID. If more than one number is stored for an entry, press T until the displays.
  • Page 120: Call Alerts

    Press B under ALERT. The Ready to Alert screen displays. Press and hold the PTT button until Alert Successful displays. The recipient’s phone sounds the alert intermittently until the user of the phone answers, queues, or clears the alert. nextel.com...
  • Page 121 Placing a Call Alert from the Phonebook From the idle screen, press m. to scroll to Phonebook. Press B under SELECT. Press From the Phonebook screen, press S to scroll to the Phonebook entry for the person you want to alert. If more than one number is stored for the entry, press T until Press B under ALERT.
  • Page 122: Receiving Call Alerts

    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. Press m to access the Call Alert Menu. Press R to scroll to View. Press B under SELECT. nextel.com...
  • Page 123 Sorting Call Alerts To sort your Call Alerts by the order they were received: From the Call Alert Queue screen, press m to access the Call Alert Menu. Press S to scroll to Sort By. Press B under SELECT. Press S to scroll to First on Top or Last on Top. Press B under SELECT.
  • Page 124: Group Call

    Talkgroup. Group calls go out to all members of the Talkgroup at the same time. Your Nextel Sales Representative or Nextel Customer Care must set up your Talkgroups by providing you with a Talkgroup number for each Talkgroup.
  • Page 125: Making A Group Call From The Keypad

    Press B under SELECT. The Entry Details screen displays. Enter the information as you would any other Phonebook entry. (See “Adding Phonebook Entries” on page 46.) When you get to Type, make sure that you select Talkgroup. Enter the Talkgroup number. For example: 127. When you have completed the Entry Details, press A under DONE.
  • Page 126: Receiving A Group Call

    If you have Speakerphone set to On (see “Hands-Free Speakerphone” on page 71) your phone will not chirp when you receive a Group call; you will simply hear the caller’s voice. nextel.com...
  • Page 127 To respond to a Group Call: Wait for the caller to finish speaking. Press and hold the PTT button to begin talking after the phone emits a chirping sound. Release the PTT button to listen Joining a Group Call Although you may be provisioned in more than one Talkgroup, you can only participate in one Group Call at a time.
  • Page 128 Press R to scroll to Settings. Press B under SELECT. 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. nextel.com...
  • Page 129: Gps Enabled

    Your phone’s GPS Enabled feature uses information from Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites orbiting the Earth to determine the approximate geographical location of your phone, expressed as latitude and longitude. The availability and accuracy of this location information (and the amount of time that it takes to calculate it) will vary depending on the environment in which you are using the GPS feature.
  • Page 130: Important: Things To Keep In Mind

    On emergency calls, your phone uses assistance information from the phone network to improve the speed and accuracy of the phone’s location calculation: if such assistance information becomes unavailable, it may reduce the speed and accuracy of the location calculation. nextel.com...
  • Page 131: Making An Emergency Call

    The satellites used by your phone’s GPS feature are controlled by the U.S. government and are subject to changes implemented in accordance with the Department of Defense GPS user policy and the Federal Radionavigation Plan. These changes may affect the performance of your phone’s GPS feature. Making an Emergency Call Dial 911 to be connected to an emergency response center.
  • Page 132: Accessing The Gps Menu

    • the estimated accuracy of the calculated location. This estimate of accuracy is only a very rough estimate and may vary substantially from the actual accuracy of the approximate location information reported. nextel.com...
  • Page 133 • the number of satellites used to calculate the location. In general, more satellites make for better accuracy. To calculate your location again: Press B under RFRSH. It may take your phone several minutes to complete the process of determining your location.
  • Page 134: Enhancing Gps Performance

    Hold the phone to enhance reception. Signals from GPS satellites are transmitted to your GPS antenna, which is inside the back of your phone, opposite the earpiece, behind the Nextel label. Hold your phone away from your body, giving the antenna clear access to satellite signals. Do not cover the antenna area with your fingers or anything else.
  • Page 135: Updating Satellite Almanac Data

    • In a car. When using the GPS Enabled feature in a car, position the phone so that the GPS antenna has good access to GPS signals through the car’s windows. Typically, the GPS antenna has best access to GPS signals in a car when placed near a window.
  • Page 136 At the idle screen, press m and then press R to scroll to Settings. Press B under SELECT. Press R to scroll to Security and press B under SELECT. Press R to scroll to GPS PIN and press B under SELECT. nextel.com...
  • Page 137: Using Gps With Map Software

    Press R to scroll to On or Off. On enables the GPS PIN requirement; Off disables the GPS PIN requirement. Press B under SELECT. At the Verify GPS PIN Code screen, enter the current GPS PIN and press B under OK. NOTE: When you receive your phone, your GPS PIN is 0000.
  • Page 138 Insert the data plug into the COM port of your laptop or other device. Ensure the COM port settings of your laptop or other device are set to the following: • Bits per second: 4800 • Data bits: 8 • Parity: None • Stop bits: 1 • Flow control: Hardware nextel.com...
  • Page 139 To set your phone to send location information to your laptop or other device: From the GPS screen, press R to scroll to Interface. Press B under SELECT. Press B under CHANGE. Press S to scroll to On. Press B under SELECT. Your phone is now sending location data to your laptop or other device.
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  • Page 141: Datebook

    Your i88s phone contains a Datebook feature 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 you never miss important events. You can view upcoming events by week or by day.
  • Page 142: 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 143: 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. Event without a start/end time The dates of the displayed week appear at the top of the text area of your phone’s screen.
  • Page 144: 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 “Styles” on page 182 for more information. nextel.com...
  • Page 145: 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 146 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 Text ®...
  • Page 147 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 148 With the Styles field highlighted, press A under CHANGE. From the Style screen, 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. nextel.com...
  • Page 149: Editing Events

    Editing Events If you are viewing the event: Press B under EDIT. If you are viewing the day containing the event: 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.
  • Page 150: Datebook Event Reminders

    Weekday — sets the first day of the week your Datebook displays when you are viewing a week. The default is Sunday. • DeleteAfter — controls how long your Datebook waits to delete an event after it has occurred. The default is four weeks. nextel.com...
  • Page 151 To customize your 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.
  • Page 152 nextel.com...
  • Page 153: Memo

    The Memo application provides you with a place to store a numeric note in your i88s phone. You may call this number or store it in your Phonebook. This section includes: Creating a Memo Viewing the Memo Editing the Memo Deleting the Memo Making a Call to the Memo Number Storing the Memo Number to Phonebook...
  • Page 154: Editing The Memo

    Press B under SELECT. Press and hold A under DELETE. Press B under STORE. Making a Call to the Memo Number From the idle screen, press m. Press R to scroll to Memo. Press B under SELECT. Press s. nextel.com...
  • Page 155: Storing The Memo Number To Phonebook

    Storing the Memo Number to Phonebook From the idle screen, press m. Press R to scroll to Memo. Press A under SELECT. Press m. With Store to PHBK highlighted, press A under SELECT. Press A under SELECT. This displays the Store To screen with [New Entry] highlighted.
  • Page 156 nextel.com...
  • Page 157: Voice Record

    The Voice Record feature of your i88s phone enables you to record and play back personal messages or the incoming portion of phone calls on your i88s phone. This section includes: About Voice Record Accessing Voice Record Recording a Voice Record Playing a Voice Record Adding to a Voice Record Labeling a Voice Record...
  • Page 158: Accessing Voice Record

    While on an active call, press m. Press R to scroll to Record. Press B under SELECT to record the incoming portion of the call. Your own voice will not be recorded. When you are finished recording your Voice Record, press B under STOP. nextel.com...
  • Page 159: Playing A Voice Record

    Playing a Voice Record From the VoiceRecord screen, press R to scroll to the Voice Record you want to play. Press B under PLAY. To stop the Voice Record while it is playing, press A under BACK. NOTE: Voice Records are heard through the speaker. Adding to a Voice Record After you create a Voice Record, you can go back and record additional information at the end of the existing Voice Record:...
  • Page 160: Locking/Unlocking A Voice Record

    From the VoiceRecord screen, press R to scroll to the Voice Record you want to delete. Press m to view the VoiceRecd Menu. Press R to scroll to Delete and press B under SELECT. A confirmation screen appears. Press A under YES to confirm. nextel.com...
  • Page 161: Voice Record Memory

    To delete all unlocked Voice Records: From the VoiceRecord screen, press m to view the VoiceRecd Menu. Press R to scroll to Delete All and press B under SELECT. A confirmation screen appears. Press A under YES to confirm. Voice Record Memory Typically, you can store up to 20 Voice Records with a total time of about three minutes.
  • Page 162 nextel.com...
  • Page 163: Nextel Online

    For more information, see the Nextel Online User’s Guide available on nextel.com. Nextel Online* services require the activation of a Nextel Online service plan. To order, call 1-800-NEXTEL6 or contact your Nextel sales representative. * Nextel Online is only available in the continental United States.
  • Page 164: 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 Nextel Online services. To begin using NOL: From the idle screen, press m to access the Main Menu.
  • Page 165: Using Your Phone As A Modem

    IBM™-compatible computer* or Personal Digital Assistant* (PDA) to your i88s phone and access your company’s network using Nextel Online Dial-Up services or access the Internet or POP3 email with Nextel Online Packetstream Gold — all without the hassle of locating a telephone jack for a landline connection.
  • Page 166 nextel.com...
  • Page 167: Java Apps

    You can download, install, and run additional Java applications (games and business productivity tools) by loading them into your phone via the Internet at nextel.com/idenupdate, then downloading them to your i88s phone using the DownloadApps Java application. This section includes:...
  • Page 168: 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 may be suspended. To suspend a running application: Press e. nextel.com...
  • Page 169: Downloading Applications

    DownloadApps application available on your phone or by using a data cable and the iDEN Update Software Application available at www.nextel.com/idenupdate. NOTE: You must subscribe to a Nextel Online service in order to download applications over-the-air using DownloadApps. Applications that access the internet will require a subscription to Nextel PowerApps, or PacketStream service.
  • Page 170 Java applications privacy setting to Always (see “Setting Privacy for Each Java Application” on page 161). Press under NO if you want this Java application to prompt you the next time it attempts to access your phone’s location, nextel.com...
  • Page 171 Setting Privacy for Each Java Application After a given Java application attempts to access your phone’s location for the first time, you will have the opportunity to set GPS Enabled privacy settings for that Java application from the Java Apps menu. •...
  • Page 172: Java Apps Memory

    Java applications by deleting stored Voice Records. See “Deleting Voice Record” on page 150. Deinstalling Java Apps To remove Java applications from your phone: From the Java Apps screen, press R to scroll to the application you want to remove. Press m. nextel.com...
  • Page 173 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. Deinstalling Java Apps...
  • Page 174 nextel.com...
  • Page 175: Customizing The I88S Phone

    Customizing the i88s Phone You can customize your i88s phone to fit the way you want to use it. This section includes: Settings Styles 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 176 Ringer Vol — sets ring volume. • Keypad Vol — sets volume of sounds associated with keypad actions. • Mail Vol — sets volume of Text Message, Voice Mail, and Net Alert notifications. • Java/Data Vol — sets data or Java application volume. nextel.com...
  • Page 177 • 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; choosing Off enables you to set the type of notification for each of these features.
  • Page 178: 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. Silent - phone is set not to ring. nextel.com...
  • Page 179: Phone Setup

    Any Key — when turned on, enables you to answer calls by pressing any key on the alphanumeric keypad. • Network ID — enables you to set the phone’s network IDs under the direction of a Nextel Customer Care Representative. Settings...
  • Page 180: In Call Setup

    New Passwords — enables you to change your phone’s unlock code, security code, and SIM PIN. • Master Reset — allows Nextel Customer Care to reset your service in the event of a security or provisioning problem. Using Phone Lock The Phone Lock feature enables you to prevent your phone from being used unless an Unlock code is typed into the keypad.
  • Page 181 Unlock Code — this code is used to control access to the phone using Phone Lock. It is also required to access the Master Clear and Feature Reset features. If you want to use any of these features, contact Nextel Customer Care for your default Unlock code.
  • Page 182: Using Master Reset

    For more information on your GPS PIN, see “Setting the GPS PIN Security Feature” on page 126. 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. Personalize...
  • Page 183 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. Your phone arrives with Phonebook (PHBK) assigned to the left option key and Messages (MESG) assigned to the right option key.
  • Page 184: Initial Setup

    Language — sets the language that your phone displays. • Master Clear — returns all phone’s settings to their original factory 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 185: Changing Time And Date Format

    • TTY Setup — sets TTY options. By default, your phone is set to function with a TTY device. • TTY Baud Rate — sets the baud rate at which your phone communicates when connected to a TTY device. • Alert Timeout - controls the amount of time the Call Alert tone sounds.
  • Page 186: Setting Auto Redial

    Press m, then scroll to Settings. Press B under SELECT. Press R to scroll to Initial Setup. From the Initial Setup screen, press R to scroll to Backlight. Press B under CHANGE. nextel.com...
  • Page 187: Setting Contrast

    Press S to scroll to the desired backlight option. Press B under SELECT. IMPORTANT: Adjusting Status Light The status light is part of your phone’s power button. It illuminates when the phone is on. You can turn the status light feature on or off from the Initial Setup screen.
  • Page 188: Changing Display Language

    Master Clear returns all your phone’s settings to their original factory defaults, erases all stored lists, and sets your previous three GPS Enabled location fixes to zero. Use under the direction of a Nextel Customer Care Representative. Feature Reset Feature Reset returns all your phone’s settings to their original defaults and sets your previous three GPS Enabled location fixes to zero.
  • Page 189: Setting Tty Mode

    Setting Baud Rate You can set your phone’s baud rate from the Initial Setup screen. Scroll to the Baud Rate option and then choose the baud rate you want, or choose Auto to set your phone to automatically choose the appropriate baud rate. Setting TTY Mode TTY Setup enables you to set your options for using your phone with a teletypewriter (TTY) device.
  • Page 190 You can control the amount of time that the recent call screen displays after a call. You can set different timeouts (30 seconds, 1 min, 5 min, or 10 min) for phone calls and Nextel Direct calls: When you are using HCO, the sound coming from your phone speaker may be uncomfortably loud.
  • Page 191: Voice Volume

    • After Phone — Set the time that the recent calls screen displays after a phone call. • After Prvt/Group — Set the time that the recent calls screen displays after a private or group call. To set the recent calls timeout: From the Initial Setup screen, press R to scroll to Return to Home.
  • Page 192: Styles

    Service Status The Service Status screen shows the status of your Nextel services. This screen is for information only; no options can be set. Styles The Styles feature enables you to save a group of settings for call and message notification, screen display, and call answering features.
  • Page 193 From the Styles Menu, you can: • activate a style or turn off the currently active style • create a new style • access the Styles Action menu for more Styles functions Creating a Style When you create a style, you give it a name and set the features of that style. The name of the style then appears on the Styles Menu.
  • Page 194 IMPORTANT: Some settings will not take effect until Styles are off. If you attempt to change certain settings with Styles on, you will receive the warning “Some settings only apply when styles are off”. nextel.com...
  • Page 195: Setting Call Filtering

    Turning Off a Style To turn off a style without activating another style: From the Styles Menu screen, press R to scroll to Off. Press B under SELECT. Using the Styles Menu When you highlight a style on the Styles Menu, you can then access the Styles Actions menu for additional Styles functions.
  • Page 196 When you have selected the Phonebook entries you want, press A under DONE. Setting Private and Group Call Filtering Setting Prvt/Grp to On sets your phone to ignore all Private and Group Calls. Setting Prvt/Grp to Off sets your phone to respond to all Private and Group Calls. nextel.com...
  • Page 197: Shortcuts

    Setting Alert Filtering Setting Alerts to On sets your phone to ignore all Call Alerts. Setting Alerts to Off sets your phone to respond to all Call Alerts. Setting Message Notification Filtering Call Filter enables you to set your phone to notify you of some types of messages, all types of messages, or no messages: •...
  • Page 198: Using A Shortcut

    To use a shortcut to access a menu: From the idle screen, press m. Press the number assigned to the shortcut. You have 2 seconds to do this after pressing m. From the idle screen, press m. Press R to scroll to Shortcuts. nextel.com...
  • Page 199: Using The Shortcut Menu

    Press B under SELECT. Press S to scroll to the shortcut you want to use. Press B under GOTO. Or, if you have assigned the shortcut a voice name: From the idle screen, press and hold t on the side of your phone until the Say Name Now screen appears, then release.
  • Page 200 nextel.com...
  • Page 201: Accessories

    To order additional accessories, go to nextel.com or call Nextel Nextday Accessories at 1-800-914-3240. You can also contact your Nextel Authorized Sales Representative or stop by any Nextel Store. For information on Nextel retail store locations, go to nextel.com. This section includes information on the following accessories:...
  • Page 202 At the other (AC outlet) end of the device, there is a compact housing that contains the plug-in power supply. Battery Charging Times Charging Time to 100% Standard Travel Charger 5 hours 8 hours nextel.com...
  • Page 203: Travel Chargers

    NOTE: Additional adaptor plugs to accommodate various International power outlets can be purchased separately. Using the 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. Plug the charger transformer into an AC wall outlet.
  • Page 204: 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 • Windows XP USB Cable nextel.com RS232 Serial Cable...
  • Page 205: 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 i88s 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 206: Understanding Status Messages

    Nextel service as soon as possible! Call us at +1(360) 662-5202 (toll free) from your Nextel phone. 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 207 The incorrect PIN was entered three consecutive times. You will be unable to place or receive calls on your i88s 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 208 Message Description Warns of low memory for Net Alerts Searching for GPS satellites. Could not find GPS satellites. Directs you to update GPS satellite almanac data. A problem occurred phone’s GPS circuitry. If this error occurs, contact Customer Care. nextel.com...
  • Page 209: Nextel Terms And Conditions Of Service

    (“Service”), or when you sign this Agreement, whichever applies. By using the Equipment, 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...
  • Page 210 Customer agrees 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 211 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 212 Content obtained through Nextel Online Services. Company, Content providers and others have proprietary interests in certain Content. Customer shall not, nor permit others, to reproduce, broadcast, distribute, sell, publish, commercially exploit or otherwise disseminate such Content in any manner without the prior written consent of Company, Content providers, or others with proprietary interests in such Content, as applicable.
  • Page 213 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 214 BE BORNE BY CUSTOMER. 20. CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS REGARDING NEXTEL BUSINESS NETWORKS – There is no Group Call available on the Nextel Business Networks. There is no pooling of Nextel Direct Connect minutes between companies on the Nextel Business Networks. It is possible that participants on the Nextel Business Network could determine the private identification numbers of Customer’s units and be able to Private...
  • Page 215 It may also be used with software for proxy applications, 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 216: Safety And General Information

    “additional requirements for SMR, cellular and PCS product certification.” To assure optimal radio product performance and make sure human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines set forth in the above standards, always adhere to the following procedures: nextel.com...
  • Page 217: Phone Operation

    Phone Operation When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your radio product as you would a wireline telephone. Speak directly into the microphone. Two-way radio operation When using your radio product as a traditional two-way radio, hold the radio product in a vertical position with the microphone one to two inches (2.5 to 5 cm) away from the lips.
  • Page 218: Approved Accessories

    * In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements. nextel.com Tests for SAR are...
  • Page 219: Electro Magnetic Interference/Compatibility

    Electro Magnetic Interference/Compatibility NOTE: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility. Facilities To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio product in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.
  • Page 220: Use While Driving

    When using the radio product while driving, please: • Give full attention to driving and to the road • Use hands-free operation, if available. • Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. nextel.com...
  • Page 221: Operational Warnings

    Operational Warnings W A R N I N G For Vehicles with an Air Bag Do not place a portable radio product in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a portable radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the radio product may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.
  • Page 222: Operational Cautions

    Immediately power off the radio product. Remove Battery and SIM card (if so equipped) from radio product. Shake excess liquid from radio product. Place the radio product and battery in an area that is at room temperature and has good air flow. nextel.com...
  • Page 223 Let the radio product, battery dry, and SIM card for 72 hours before reconnecting the battery and/or powering on the radio product. If the radio product does not work after following the steps listed above, contact your dealer for servicing information. Clean the external surfaces of the radio product with a damp cloth, using a mild solution of dishwashing detergent and water.
  • Page 224: Accessory Safety Information

    The cord size is 18AWG for lengths up to 100 feet and 16AWG for lengths up to 150 feet. 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 225 • Do not operate any battery charger if it has received a sharp blow, has been dropped, or has been damaged in any way; take it to a qualified service technician. • Do not disassemble a battery charger; take it to a qualified service technician when service or repair is required.
  • Page 226: The U.s. Food And Drug Administration's Center For Devices And Radiological Health Consumer Update On Mobile Phones

    RF exposure decreases rapidly with distance from the source. The safety of so-called "cordless phones," which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house and which operate at far lower power levels and frequencies, has not been questioned. nextel.com...
  • Page 227 How much evidence is there that hand-held mobile phones might be harmful? Briefly, there is not enough evidence to know for sure, either way; however, research efforts are on-going. The existing scientific evidence is conflicting and many of the studies that have been done to date have suffered from flaws in their research methods.
  • Page 228 RF except for the micronucleus assay, which detects structural effects on the genetic material. The cells in this assay showed changes after exposure to simulated cell phone radiation, but only after 24 hours of exposure. It is possible that exposing the test cells to radiation for this long resulted in heating.
  • Page 229 occurred in only a small number of cases, the increased likelihood was too small to be statistically significant.(4) In summary, we do not have enough information at this point to assure the public that there are, or are not, any low incident health problems associated with use of mobile phones.
  • Page 230 • a headset with a remote antenna to a mobile phone carried at the waist. nextel.com...
  • Page 231 Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that mobile phones are harmful. But if people are concerned about the radiofrequency energy from these products, taking the simple precautions outlined above can reduce any possible risk. Where can I find additional information? For additional information, see the following websites: •...
  • Page 232: 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 233 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 234 Product at the time the Product was initially distributed from MOTOROLA. Scratches or other cosmetic damage to Product surfaces that does not effect the operation of the Product. k. Normal and customary wear and tear. nextel.com...
  • Page 235 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 236 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 237 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 238 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 nextel.com...
  • Page 239 Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products likely to become, the subject of a claim of infringement of a patent, 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 240: Patent And Trademark Information

    Patent and Trademark Information © 2002 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 241: Index

    56 Accessories 3 batteries 191 Nextel Nextday Accessories 3 Accessory safety information 214 Additional Health and Safety 216 Address Book 57 Alpha Mode 29 Alpha mode, text entry 29 Alternate Line 81 receiving calls 82 selecting 82...
  • Page 242 Java applications 157 installing 158 memory 162 standard 159 Keypad Lock 171 keypad lock activating 22 deactivating 24 Nextel Direct Connect calls 23 receiving calls 22 text messages 23 unlocking 24 voice mail 23 Language 178 locking the keypad 22 Main menu...
  • Page 243 Net Alerts 24 Nextel Customer Care 2 Direct Connect 107 Internet Home Page 3 Online 153 Terms and Conditions of Service Nextel Direct Connect Private ID 25 Nextel Online 27 nextel.com home page 3 Notifications 170 setting 169 Numeric mode, text entry 32...
  • Page 244 108 receiving 110 voice names 109 Private ID 25 programming your phone 56 PUK code 19 Radio frequency 206 Recent Calls 62 deleting 69 details 68 Private calls 109 storing to Phonebook 69 viewing 68 Recent Calls list nextel.com...
  • Page 245 storing numbers from 52 Ring styles 168 Ring/Vibe 166 Safety 206 accessory 214 electromagnetic interference medical devices 209 radio frequency 206 Scrolling 178 Security 14 Settings In Call Setup 170 Initial Setup 174 Personalize 172 Phone Setup 169 Ring/Vibe 166 Security 170 VoiceVolume 181 Shortcuts 187...
  • Page 246 Voice Name icon 43 Voice names creating 50 making calls 63 Phonebook 50 shortcuts 188 Voice Record 147 adding 149 deleting 150 labeling 149 locking 150 memory 151 playing 149 recording 148 Warranty 226 Web Messaging 105 Word mode, text entry 29 nextel.com...

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