Motorola i205 User Manual

Digital Multi-service Data-capable Phone
@NNTN4692A@
NNTN4692A
Nextel
iDEN
i205 Phone User’s Guide

Contents

Getting Started...........................................1
Removing the Back Phone Cover....................2
Locating Your SIM Card ..................................3
Battery .............................................................3
Powering On and Off.......................................6
Activating Service ............................................6
Enabling Over-the-Air Security ........................ 6
Finding Your Phone Number ...........................7
Completing Setup ............................................8
Phone Basics................................................... 9
SIM Card Security.......................................... 12
Locking the Keypad ....................................... 15
Accessories ...................................................16
Nextel Customer Care ...................................17
Making Calls.............................................19
Receiving Calls.............................................. 19
Call Icons.......................................................20
Entering the Number to Call .......................... 20
Using Mute..................................................... 22
Making Emergency Phone Calls.................... 22
Call Alerts ................................................ 25
Sending Call Alerts ........................................25
Receiving Call Alerts......................................25
Using the Call Alert Queue ............................25
Recent Calls............................................. 27
Storing Recent Calls to Contacts ...................27
Deleting Recent Calls ....................................28
Entering Text ........................................... 29
Using Alpha Mode..........................................29
Using Word Mode..........................................29
Special Function Keys ...................................30
Using Numeric Mode .....................................31
Using Symbols Mode.....................................31
Contacts................................................... 33
Viewing Contacts ...........................................34
Creating Entries.............................................35
Storing Numbers Faster.................................36
Editing Entries................................................37
Deleting Entries..............................................37
Checking Capacity .........................................38
Creating Pauses and Waits ...........................38
International Numbers ................................... 38
Memo ........................................................39
Nextel Voice Mail .....................................41
Setting Up Your Voice Mail Box.....................41
Playing Messages..........................................41
Changing Your Password ..............................42
Recording Your Name ...................................42
Recording Your Active Greeting ....................42
Advanced Voice Mail Features......................43
Messages ................................................. 49
Message Notifications....................................49
Voice Mail ......................................................50
Text and Numeric Messages......................... 50
Net Alerts.......................................................51
Call Forwarding........................................53
Forwarding All Calls....................................... 53
Turning Off Call Forwarding...........................54
Forwarding Missed Calls ............................... 54
Viewing Call Forwarding Settings ..................55
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Ring Tones............................................... 57
Setting Your Phone to Vibrate .......................57
Assigning Ring Tones to Contacts.................58
Ring and Vibrate ............................................58
Viewing Ring Tone Assignments...................58
Downloading More Ring Tones......................59
Managing Memory .........................................59
Deleting Custom Ring Tones.........................59
GPS Enabled............................................ 61
IMPORTANT: Things to Keep in Mind...........61
Making an Emergency Call............................62
Viewing Your Approximate Location..............63
Enhancing GPS Performance........................64
Updating Satellite Almanac Data...................65
Setting Privacy Options..................................66
Using GPS with Map Software.......................67
Nextel Online®Services ......................... 71
NOL Services.................................................71
AccessingNOL Services From Your Phone.. 71
Advanced Calling Features.................... 73
Call Waiting....................................................73
Call Hold ........................................................ 74
3-Way Calling ................................................74
Creating Pauses and Waits While Dialing .....75
Making International Calls .............................75
Setting One Touch Direct Connect................75
Group Connect
Call Timers..................................................... 77
Using Your Phone as a Modem.....................78
Making TTY Calls ..........................................79
Special Dialing Codes.................................... 80
Additional Phone Features ............................81
TM
Calls ................................. 76
Customizing Your Phone........................ 83
Setting the Volume ........................................83
Setting Your Phone to Not Ring.....................83
Seeing the Display Better ..............................84
Using a Headset ............................................84
Using Settings................................................ 84
Optional Features ..........................................86
Changing the Phone Covers..........................87
Nextel Customer Care .............................89
Domestic Customer Care .............................. 89
Nextel Worldwide Customer Care..................90
Understanding Status Messages........... 91
Nextel Terms and
Conditions of Service ............................. 93
Safety and General Information........... 105
RF Operational Characteristics....................105
Portable Radio Product Operationand EME
Exposure......................................................105
ElectroMagnetic Interference/Compatibility 108
Medical Devices...........................................108
Operational Warnings ..................................109
Operational Cautions ...................................110
Accessory Safety Information ......................111
MOTOROLA LIMITED WARRANTY...... 113
Limited Warranty Motorola Comm unication Products
(International) ........................................ 117
Patent and Trademark Information...... 121
Index....................................................... 123
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Per FCC CFR47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)
Responsible Party Name: Motorola, Inc. Address: 8000 West Sunrise Boulevard
Plantation, FL 33322 USA Phone Number: 1 (800) 453-0920
Hereby declares that the product: Product Name: i205 Model Number: H62XAH6RR1AN
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
Note: This equipment has been t ested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuantto part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limitsare designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interferenceby one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
Increase the separationbetween the equipment and receiver.
Connectthe equipmentinto an outleton a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technicianfor help.
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volume controls
PUSH-TO-TALK (PTT) button
speaker (in back)
backkey
Direct Connect Group Connect speaker on/off
antenna
audio jack
space key
microphone
accessory connector
p Power button.
Navigation key — pressthe arrowsto scroll throughmenus andlists.
Menu key — accessescontext-sensitive
m
menus. Option key — selects the option appearing
A
above it ont he display.
s Send key — places phone calls.
End key — ends phone calls; returnsto idle
e
screen;in browser mode, returns to Net main menu.
To start using your i205 phone:
Make sure yourSIM card is in place.
Charge the battery.
Activate your service.
Enable over-the-air security.
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Getting Started

Removing the Back Phone Cover

1 Make sure the phone is powered off. See
“Powering On and Off” on page 6.
2 Slide the release button forward until it releases
the back phone cover.
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3 Remove the back phone cover from the backof
your phone.

Locating Your SIM Card

Locating Your SIM Card
Your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module)card is a small piece of white plastic located in the SIM card holderin the backof your phone, underneath the battery.
SIM card
SIM card
If there is noSIM card in your phone, contactNextel CustomerCare at1-800-639-6111.
holder

Battery

Inserting the Battery

1 With the phone powered off, remove the back
phone cover.
2 Insert the top of the battery into the battery area.
Press the bottom of the battery to secure it.
3 Replace the back phone cover and press it gently
until you hear a click.
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Charging the Battery

Yourphone comes with a charger.
1 Plug the charger into an electrical outlet. 2 Open the connectorcover.
connector cover
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3 Plug the other end of the charger into the
accessory connector.
Charger Attached appears on the display. Tip: Toremovethe chargerfrom the accessory
connector: Press the buttons on the sides of theplug.Pulltheplugstraightout.
4 If you have purchased optional batteries or
chargers, see “Charging Times” on page 5. Note: While the phone is charging, the keypad
backlight will not illuminate.
Battery

Charging Times

See your LithiumIon battery and travel chargerto determine the appropriate charging time.
Recommended charging times:
Battery Charger
Rapid Mid-Rate
High Performance
Maximum Capacity
For best results, charge the batteries within the temperature range of 50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C).
Prolonged charging is notrecommended.
2 hours 4 hours
3.5 hours 7.5 hours

Removing the Battery

1 With the phone powered off, remove the back
phone cover.
2 Remove thebattery bypushing thebattery toward
the antenna and lifting it out.

Battery Use and Maintenance

The Motorola iDEN ApprovedLithiumIon
chargers provide optimum performance. Other chargers may notfullycharge the iDEN Lithium Ion batteryor may yield areducednumber of lifetime charge cycles.
Extreme temperatures degrade battery performance. Do not store the battery where temperatures exceed 140°F (60°C) or fall below 4°F (-20°C).
Lithium Ion batteries have a self discharge rate and withoutuse, lose about 1% of their charge per day.
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The battery capacityis degraded if thebatteryis stored for long periods while fully charged. If long term storage is required,storeat half capacity.

Powering On and Off

To power your phone on:
1 Extend the antenna. 2 Press p.
As your phone connects to the network,you will see a connecting message. When the idle screen appears, the phone is ready to use.
To power your phone off:
1 Press and hold p. 2 Push downthe antenna.
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Activating Service

Thefirsttime you poweron yourphone,yourservice is activated.
A screen then appears prompting you to select Ok to update your browser information.This screen will onlyappear during initialactivation.See “Enabling Over-the-Air Security”.
Enabling Over-the-Air Security
To receive Over-the-AirRadioService Software (OARSS) Security youmust enable security the first time you power on yourphone orwithin20 days of firstactivation of your phone.
1 Press A under Ok.
Note: If you press A under Later, the idle screen
will appear. The next time you select Net fromthemainmenu,youwillbeprompted to enable security before you canuse Nextel Online
2 You are prompted to enable security. Press A
under Yes. A series of screens and then the default homepage displays.
3 Press e to return to the idle screen.
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services.

Finding Your Phone Number

Within 24 hours ofenabling security, you will receive a Net alert containingyour Personal Telephone Number (PTN), Nextel Customer Care number, Direct Connect Group ConnectTMcalls.
Note: If youare transferring your phone number
TM
number, and Talkgroup lists for
to Nextel from your previous carrier, that number will be automatically programmed into the Contactslist for all other handsets that were part of yourorder.
1 When you receive a Net alert saying New
Browser Message - Receive Programming Info,pressA under Goto.
2 Youare prompted to accept changes to your lists.
Press A under Ok.
3 You are prompted again to accept changes to
your lists. Press A under Ok.
4 A confirmation screen displays.Press A under
Ok.
5 Press e to return to the idle screen.
Finding Your Phone Number
My Info lets you view your phone number, Direct Connectnumber,and other phone information:
1 Press m to access the main menu. 2 Scroll to My Info.
3 Press A under Select. 4 Scroll to see your information:
•Name— Enter your name. See “Entering Text”
on page 29.
•Line1and Line 2 — your phonenumbersfor phonelines 1 and2. These are filled in when you receive your first Net alert after enabling over-the-airsecurity on your phone.
• Direct Connect — Your Direct Connect number is the number that others use to contact you using DirectConnect service. It is filled in when you receive your first Net alert afterenabling over-the-air security on your phone.
•GroupID— the number of theTalkgroup you have joined.
• Carrier IP — theI P address assigned to Nextel.Itisfilledinwhenyouregisterfor packet data services.
•IP1Addressand IP2 Address —theIP addresses assigned to you for using the Internet with your phone
•Ckt— Your circuitdata number is thenumber you use if you want to use your phone to transfer circuit data. See “Using Your Phone as a Modem” onpage 78. You receive thisnumber from Nextel.
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• ServiceStatus — Thisinformation may be used by Nextel Customer Care if thereis a problem with your phone’s services.

Completing Setup

Joining a Talkgroup

When you enable over-the-air security, you receive a list of Talkgroups that have been set up for you if you subscribe to this service. The Talkgroup list is savedtoContacts.
To receive Group Connect calls made toany of these Talkgroups, you must join the Talkgroup.
1 Press A under Contcs. -or-
From the main menu, select Contacts.
2 Scroll to the Talkgroup you want to join. 3 Press A under Join.
Note: You will now be able to receive Group
Connect communications from this Talkgroup only.You can only monitor one Talkgroup at a time.

Setting Up More Talkgroups

You can set up more Talkgroups in three ways:
Using Group Connect Managementon MyNextel at www.nextel.com
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Contacting your Nextel Sales Representative at
thetimeofactivation
UsingWirelessManagerto create, manage, and delete Talkgroups
When you create your Talkgroups, you can select your own Talkgroupnumbers.
YoucanjoinanewTalkgroupbypressing# and entering the number using the keypad. Then press
A under Join.

Nextel Voice Mail

You must set up your voice mail box beforeyou can retrieve messages.See “SettingUp Your Voice Mail Box” on page 41.

Nextel Worldwide Service

You can use your phone to make calls internationally in select cities using other iDEN networks by calling Customer Care to activate international dialing on your account. Countries in whichyou can useyour phone includeArgentina, Brazil, Canada, Philippines, Israel, Mexico and Peru*.
* credit approval is required.
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Phone Basics

Customizing Features

You can control many features of your phone, including the volume of incoming sound, rings, and othertones.See“CustomizingYour Phone”onpage
83.
Phone Basics
Any time your phone is powered on, the display provides you withinformationand options.
Thescreenshownaboveistheidlescreen.Theidle screenappearswhen your phone is on, but not engaged inany activity.

Text Area

This area displays menus, messages, names, phone numbers, and other information.
status icons
text area
menu icon

display opti ons

Display Options
Two display options appear at thebottom ofmost screens. You select a display option by pressing the option key below it.

Menus and Lists

Your phone’s features are arranged in menus, submenus, and lists.
Toaccesstheitemsinamenuorlist,scrollusing the navigationkey at thetop of yourkeypad.This key lets you scroll up, down, left, or right. Holding down the appropriatepart of thenavigation key speeds up scrolling.
Inthisguide,thissymbol> tells you to selecta menu or list item. For example, Settings > S ecurity means:
1 Scroll to Settings onthe main menu. 2 Press A under Select to see the Settings
screen.
3 Scroll to Security and press A under Select to
see the Security screen.
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Menu Key

Manyfeaturesprovide context-sensitive menus that let you access relatedfeaturesand actions. The m icon appears any time a context-sensitive menu is available. Press m to access the menu.

Main Menu

All your phone’s features can be accessed through the main menu. When you are using a feature, the iconfor that featureappearsin the upperleft corner of the display.
a Net Browse the Web. b Settings
Display/Info Phone Calls DC/GC Options Volume Security Advanced
m Ring Tones
list of ring tones Ring Tones menu
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Customize your phone. See page 83.
Assign ring tones and turn ringer off. See page 57.
j My Info View personal phone
n Downloads Provides a catalog of
l GPS Find your approximate
d Contacts
new contact form list of contacts Contacts menu
e Messages
Voice Mail Text Msgs Net alert
information, including phone number and Direct Connectnumber.See page 7.
downloadable Ring Tones forpersonalization. Browse through the catalog, downloadaringtoneof your choice and makethat yourdefaultringtone.Ring tonesin this catalog will change daily, so check regularly for fresh content.
geographicallocation. See page 61.
Create, view, store, edit contacts. See page33.
Access messages.See page 49.
Phone Basics
f Call Forward Setcallf orwardingoptions.
Seepage53.
g Memo Store a number to access
later.Seepage39.
h Call Timers Phone usage information.
Seepage77.
i Recent Ca lls
list of calls recent calls menu
Lists recent calls. See page 27.
CallSetup menu
k Call Alert
list of call alerts
Lists call alerts. S ee page 25.
Call Alert menu

Status Icons

Statusicons appearin the two rows at the top of the display. Some appear at all times. Others appear onlywhen your phone is engaged in certain activities or when you have activatedcertain features.
abcd efgd
opqr s
A Phone In Use —Yourphone is
B Direct Con ne ct In Use —Your
C Talkgroup In Use — Your phone is
12 Active Phone Line —1indicates
Battery Strength —Morebarson the batteryindicate agreater charge.
Signal Strength — More bars next to the antenna indicate a stronger signal.
active on aphone call.
phone is active on a Direct Connect call.
active on aGroup Connect call.
phoneline 1is ready to makecalls;2 indicates phone line 2 is ready to make calls.
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GHI
JKL
vM Ringer Off — Your phone is set not
u Speaker Off — Sets Direct Connect
wy Messages — You have one or more
ljik mn
DEF Internet — You are ready to browse
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Call Forward — Your phone is set
to forward calls. See “Call Forwarding”on page 53.
to ring. See “SettingYour Phone to Vibrate” on page 57.
and Group Connect sound to come through the earpiece rather than through the speaker. Your phone does not ring for Direct Connect and GroupConnect calls if Alert Type is set to Silent orVibrate.
messages.See“Messages”onpage
49. T9 Text Input — You are using T9
Text Input to enter t ext. S ee “Entering Text” on page29.
the internet or are browsing the internet using a secure connection.
YZ Packet Data — You are ready to
NO TTY — Youare ready to useyour
transfer packet data or are transferringpacketdata. See “Using Your Phone as a Modem” on page
78.
phoneto make calls using a teletypewriter device. See “Making TTYCalls”onpage79.

SIM Card Security

Your SIM card stores all your Contacts and protects your personal information. Since this information is storedon your SIM card, not in your phone, you can removethe informationby removing your SIM card.
Note: Except for making emergency calls, your
phone will not functionwithout the SIM card.
To prevent unauthorized use of your phone, your SIM card is protected by a PIN that you enter each time the phone is powered on. You can change the PIN or turn off the requirement that it be entered.
SIM Card Security

Turning the PIN Requirement On and Off

When the SIMPIN requirementis off,your phone canbeusedwithoutenteringaPIN.
Important: When the SIM PINrequirement is off,the
When the SIM PIN requirement is on, you are prompted to enter your PIN each time you power on your phone.
Note: If a SIM PIN is required, your phone will not
1 From the main menu, select Settings > Security
>SIMPIN. 2 Scroll to On or Off. 3 Press A under Select. 4 Enter the current SIM PIN.
Note: When youreceive your phone, the SIM PIN
5 Press A under Ok.
personal data on your S IM card is not protected. Anyone can use your phone and access your personal data.
function until the SIM PIN is entered, exceptfor making emergencycalls.
is 0000. Change your PIN toprevent fraudulentuse of the SIM card (see “Changing the PIN”).

Entering the PIN

1 When the Enter SIM PIN Code screen appears
after you power on your phone, enter your SIM PIN.
2 Press A under Ok.
The message SIM Unlocked displays.
Important: If you enter your PIN incorrectly 3
times, your SIM card is blocked. To unblockyour SIM card, you must contact Nextel Customer Care. See “Unblocking the PIN”.

Changing the PIN

Note: The SIM PIN requirement must be turned
on in order to access this feature.
1 Fromthe main menu,select Settings > Security
> Change Password > SIM PIN.
2 At the Enter Old SIM PIN Code screen, enter the
current SIM PIN.
3 Press A under Ok. 4 At the Enter New SIM PIN Code screen, enter
the new 4- to 8-digitSIM PIN.
5 Press A under Ok. 6 At the Re-enter New SIM PIN Code screen,
re-enter the new SIM PIN to confirm.
7 Press A under Ok.
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Changed: SIM PIN displays.

Unblocking the PIN

If you enter your PIN incorrectly three times, your SIM card is blocked. To unblock your SIM card, you must contact Nextel Customer Care to get a PIN Unblock Code (PUK).
Important: If you unsuccessfully enter the PUK code
To unblock the PIN:
1 Press *#m1. 2 At your Nextel Customer Care representative’s
request, provide the information needed to give youaPUKcode.
3 Select Unblock PIN. 4 Enter the PUK code. 5 Enteranew4-to8-digitSIMPIN. 6 Re-enter your SIMPIN.
Note: These steps must be performed in quick
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10 times, your SIM card is permanently blocked and must be replaced. If this happens, all data is lost. You will get a message to contact Nextel Customer Care. Except for making emergency calls, your phone will not function w ith a blocked SIM card.
succession.
If you entered the codes properly, SIM Unlocked appears on the display.

Inserting and Removing Your SIM Card

Important: Do not touchthe gold-colored areas of
The SIM card is designed for optimalContacts storage and feature use. For Nextel SIM card compatibility information, visit www.nextel.com/sim.
If you remove your SIM card and useit with another phone, or use another SIM card with your phone, the following information is erased:
The recent calls list
Call forwarding settings
Net alerts
InformationstoredinMemo
3 most recent GPS Enabled locations
Voice records*
Voice names* Note: In some cases, Contacts may not be
* See “Optional Features” on page 86.
your SIM card.
accessible if you move your SIM card to another phone. Contactsentriescreated with your i205 phone are not readable by an older iDEN SIM-basedphone.

Locking the Keypad

Inserting Your SIM Card 1 With your phone powered off, remove the back
phone cover and battery.
2 Hold your SIM card as shown.
cut corner
3 Carefully slide your SIM card into your phone,
until it lies flat in the SIM card holder.
SIM card holder
Removing Your SIM Card
Important: To avoid loss or damage, do not remove
your SIM card from your phone unless absolutely necessary.
1 Withyour phone powered off, remove the back
phonecoverand battery.
2 While holding the tab down, slide your SIM card
out of the SIM card holder.
SIM card holder
tab
Note: Protect your SIM card as you would any
delicate object. Storeit carefully.
Locking the Keypad
Locking the phone’s keypad prevents its buttons frombeing pressed.When thekeypadis locked,you can only:
Power the phone on and off
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Unlock the keypad
Respondto incoming calls, messages, and alerts
Important: Emergency calls cannot be placed while
To lock the keypad:
1 From theidle screen,press m. 2 Press *.
Ifyoupressakeywhilethekeypadislocked, instructionsf or unlocking the keypad displaybriefly.
To unlock the keypad:
1 From theidle screen,press m. 2 Press *.
While the keypad is locked, you can respond to incoming calls, messages, and alerts just asyou do whenthe keypadisnotlocked.Whenfinished,press e to return to the idle screen. The keypad remains locked.
You also have the option of settingyour phone to automatically lock thekeypadif there has been no activity for a specified time.
1 From the main menu, select Settings > Security
> Keypad Lock.
2 To lock the keypad immediately, selectLock
Now. You will be given the option to press m and
* tolock and unlock the keypad.
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the keypad is locked.
3 Toset a specific time for the keypad to lockif
there has been no activity, select Auto Lock and press A under Change.
The keypad can beset to lock i n 5, 10, 15or 20 minutes if the keypad is not touched during the specified time. To turn the auto lock off, repeat step 3andselectOff.

Accessories

Yourphone comes with a Lithium Ion Battery and travelcharger.
Various accessories are available for use with your i205phone, including front and back covers,vehicle battery charger, batteries,Hands-Freeaccessories and more.
To order additional accessories, go to www.nextel.com or call 1-800-Nextel6.You c an also contact your Nextel Authorized Sales Representative or stop by any Nextel-owned Retail Store. For information on Nextel retail store locations, go to www.nextel.com.

Nextel Customer Care

NextelCustomer Care: 1-800-639-6111 or dial 611 fromyour i205 phone.
Nextel Worldwide Customer Care: +1-360-662-5202 (toll-free from your i205 phone).
Nextel Customer Care
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i205 Phone Menu Tree
Net
Settings
Display/InfoPhone CallsDC/GC OptionsVolumeSecurityAdvanced
Ring Tones
VibeAll On/OffRing Tones
Assign w/vibeOverviewMemory UsageDelete
My Info
NameLine 1
Line 2Direct ConnectGroup ID
Carrier IP
IP1 AddressIP2 AddressCKTService Status
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Downloads
GPS
PositionPrivacyInterface
Contacts
[New Contact]
NewSearchCapacity
Filter
Call Setup
Delete All
Contacts (if any)ViewNew
SearchEditDelete ContactDelete NumberCapacityFilterCall SetupDelete All
Messages
Voice MailText MsgsDelete AllMemory MeterNet Alert
Call Forward
All Calls
- To  Retrieve Status
Detailed
- If Busy
- If No Answer
- If Unreachable
Retrieve Status
Memo
StoreCancelDelete
Call Timers
Last CallPhone ResetPhone LifetimeDC/GC ResetDC/GC LifetimeCircuit ResetCircuit LifetimeKbytes Reset
Recent Calls
Recent Calls (if any)StoreViewDeleteDelete AllCall Alert QueueCall Setup
Call Alert
Call Alerts (if any)StoreViewDeleteDelete AllSort ByRecent Calls

Making Calls

Your i205 phone makes two types of calls: digital cellular phone calls and Direct Connect calls. With Direct Connect calls, you use your phone as a long-range, digitalwalkie-talkie.
To make a phone call:
1 Enter the number you want to call. 2 Press s to place the call. 3 Press e to endthe call.
To make a Direct Connect call:
1 Enter the Direct Connect number you want to call. 2 Press and hold the PTT button on the side of your
phone. Begin talking after your phone emits a chirping sound.
3 Release the PTTbutton t o listen.
Tip: To let someone know you want to talk to him
or her on a Direct Connect call, send a call alert.See “Call Alerts” on page 25.

Dialing Direct Connect Numbers

Every Direct Connect number has3 parts —an area ID, a network ID, and a member ID — with an asterisk between each of these parts. For example: 999*999*9999.
When you place a DirectConnectcall, you must enterthe whole DirectConnect number including the asterisks.
Tip: When youstore aDirect Connect number in
Contacts it isgood practiceto include the whole Direct Connect number including the asterisks in case you travel with your phone, or another Direct Connect user,outsideof your network.

Receiving Calls

When you receive a phone call, your phone rings, vibrates, or lights upits backlight.
To answer aphonecall:
Press s. -or- Press A under Yes. -or- Pressany key on the keypad.
To send aphone call to voice mail instead of answering it:
Press e. -or- Press A under No.
To end a phone call:
Press e.
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Making Calls
Whenyou receivea Direct Connectcall,yourphone emits a chirping sound.
To answer a Direct Connect call:
1 Wait for the caller to finish speaking. 2 Press and hold the PTTbuttonontheside of your
phone.Begin talkingafteryour phone emits a chirping sound.
3 ReleasethePTTbuttontolisten.

Call Ico ns

When you make a call, call icons appear in the text area of the phone’s display.
X Placing a phone call. W Receiving a phone call. Y Phone call is active. Z Phone call is on hold. U Phone call ended.
When you miss a call, this icon appears in the text area:
V Youmissedaphonecall.
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Entering the Number to Call

To enter the number you want to call, you can:
Use the numbers on the keypad
Selectthe number from the recent calls list
Selectthe number from Contacts
Redial the last phone number called
Use Speed Dial or Turbo Dial
Use One Touch Direct ConnectTMto make a
Direct Connect call
UseaTTYdevice—see“MakingTTYCalls”on page 79

From the Keypad

To enter the number you want to call, press the numbers on the keypad.
If you make a mistake:
Toclear a digit, press A under Delete.
To clear all digits, press and hold A under Delete.
Toinsert or delete a digit anywhere in thestring of
digitsyou have entered, scroll left or right.
Tocancel, press e.
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Entering the Number to Call

From the Recent Calls List

The recent calls list stores the last 20 callsyou made or received.
To select anumber from the recent calls list as the numberyou want tocall:
1 From the idle screen, scroll down. -or-
From the main menu, select Recent Calls.
2 Scrollto the name or number you want to call.

From Contacts

If you have numbers stored in Contacts, you can usethesenumbersto makecalls.For informationon entering numbers into Contacts, see “Creating Entries” on page 35.
Calling from the Contacts List 1 From the main menu, select Contacts.
2 Scrollto the name or number you want to call.
Tip: Tofind Contactsentries faster,use the
keypad to enter the first letter of the name.
3 Placethe call now. -or-
Scrollleft orrightto displaythe Contacts type for the number you wantto call.
If you are making aDirectConnectcall, your phone places the call to the Direct Connect number stored in the Contacts entry, even if the Direct Connect icon is not displayed.
Ifyouaremakingaphonecall:
Your phone places the call tothe phone number
assigned to the Contacts type displayed.
If the Contacts type displayed is not a phone
number, your phone places the call to the phone number stored in the Contacts entry.
If the Contacts type displayed is not a phone
number and you have more than one phone number stored in the Contacts entry, your phone promptsyoutoselectthe phonenumberyouwant to place the call to.
Calling from a Contacts Entry 1 From the main menu, select Contacts.
2 Scroll to the name or numberyou want to call. 3 Press A under View. -or-
If View is not one of your options: Pressm.Select View.
4 Place the call now. -or-
Scroll to viewmore numbers.Whenyou placethe call,it is made to the number displayed.
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Making Calls

Redialing the Last Number

Pressand hold s to place a call to the last phone number you called.
Using Speed Dial and Turbo Dial
Each phone number stored in Contacts is assigned a Speed Dial number which you can use to enter that number.
Turbo Dial lets you place calls tothe phone numbers associated with Speed Dial numbers 1 through 9 without entering the number.
Speed Dial 1 From the idle screen, use the keypad to enter the
Speed Dial number assigned to thephone numberyou want tocall.
2 Press #. Turbo Dial
From the idle screen, press and hold the Speed Dial number (1 through 9) assigned to the phone numberyou want tocall.
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Using One Touch Direct Connect
One Touch Direct Connect sets your phone to call the most recent Direct Connect number on the recentcalls list, or to a Direct C onnect number you choose, every time you press the PTT button. See “Setting One Touch Direct Connect” on page 75.
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Using M ute

Muting calls lets you listen to incoming sound without transmitting sound.Mute is available whenever you are on an active call.
To turn mute on:
Press A under Mute.
While mute is on, Unmute appears as adisplay option.
To turn mute off:
Press A under Unmute.

Making Emergency Phone Calls

Yourphone supportsemergency calling. Emergency phone calls can be made even when your SIM card is blocked or not in your phone.
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