Motorola i776 User's Guide
User Guide
i776 by Motorola
®
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8/6/08
Motorola, Inc.
Consumer Advocacy Office
1307 East Algonquin Road
Schaumburg, IL 60196
www.hellomoto.com
Note: Do not ship your phone to the above address. If you
need to return your phone for repairs, replacement or warranty
service, please contact the Motorola Customer Support Center
at:
1-800-453-0920 (United States)
1-877-483-2840 (TTY/TDD United States for hearing impaired)
Product Support:
www.motorola.com/support
Certain mobile phone features are dependent on the
capabilities and settings of your service provider’s network.
Additionally, certain features may not be activated by your
service provider, and/or the provider's network settings may
limit the feature’s functionality. Always contact your service
provider about feature availability and functionality. All features,
functionality, and other product specifications, as well as the
information contained in this user's guide are based upon the
latest available information and are believed to be accurate at
the time of printing. Motorola reserves the right to change or
modify any information or specifications without notice or
obligation.
Manual number: NNTN7499A
FCC Notice to Users
The following statement applies to all products that have
received FCC approval. Applicable products bear the FCC
logo, and/or an FCC ID in the format FCC-ID: IHDP56HS1
on the product label.
Motorola has not approved any changes or modifications to
this device by the user. Any changes or modifications could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. See 47 CFR
Sec. 15. 21.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation. See 47 CFR Sec. 15.19(3).
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are 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 interference by one or more of the following
measures:
䢇 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
䢇 Increase the separation between the equipment and the
receiver.
䢇 Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
䢇 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Your Phone’s Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Section 1: Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1A. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Activating Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Enabling Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Account Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1B. Phone Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Getting Started With Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Features of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Navigating Through Phone Menus
and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Displaying Your Phone Number and
Direct Connect Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Section 2: Using Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
2A. Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . 28
Types of Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Making and Answering Phone Calls . . . . . . . . . 29
Making and Answering Direct Connect Calls . 36
Making and Answering Group Connect Calls . 39
Nextel Direct Send . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Making and Answering Talkgroup Calls . . . . . . 51
Call Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Making and Answering Direct Talk Calls . . . . . . 55
2B. Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Using the Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Temporarily Turning Off Transmissions
(Airplane Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Setting One Touch Direct Connect . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Headset Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
2C. Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
SIM Card Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Your Phone’s Lock Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Your Phone’s Keypad Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Resetting Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
GPS Privacy Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Java Applications & GPS Security . . . . . . . . . . . 89
2D. Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
About Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Viewing Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Recent Calls Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Saving Items From Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Deleting Items From Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Prepending a Phone Number From
Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
2E. Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
About Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Creating Contacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Viewing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Adding a Number or Address to an Entry . . . 103
Editing Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Deleting Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry . . . . . . . . 105
Checking Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Dialing Nextel Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . 105
2F. Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Datebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Java Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Digital Rights Management (DRM) . . . . . . . . . 117
GPS Enabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Memo Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Voice Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Media Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Call Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
2G. Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Camera Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
2H. Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Turning Bluetooth On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Using the Bluetooth Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Pairing Bluetooth Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Transferring Items Via Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Section 3: Service Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
3A. Service Features: The Basics . . . . . . . . 150
Message Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Receiving Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Multimedia Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Text Messaging (SMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Caller ID Blocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Putting a Call on Hold and Making a
Second Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Making a Three-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Making International Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Special Dialing Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Nextel Phone Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
3B. Data Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Wireless Data Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Downloading Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Using Your Phone as a Modem . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Section 4: Safety and Warranty
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
4A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . 190
General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to
Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Using Your Phone With a Hearing
Aid Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Caring for the Environment by Recycling . . . . 195
Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Export Law Assurances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Patent and Trademark Information . . . . . . . . . . 201
Software Copyright Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Privacy and Data Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Motorola Limited Warranty
for the United States and Canada . . . . . . . . . . 204
Service and Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Introduction
This User Guide introduces you to your wireless service
and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into
four sections:
⽧ Section 1: Getting Started
⽧ Section 2: Using Your Phone
⽧ Section 3: Service Features
⽧ Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information
Throughout this guide, you’ll find tips that highlight
special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you
make the most of your new phone and service. The
Table of Contents and Index will also help you quickly
locate specific information.
You’ll get the most out of your phone if you read each
section. However, if you’d like to get right to a specific
feature, simply locate that section in the Table of
Contents and go directly to that page. Follow the
instructions in that section, and you’ll be ready to use
your phone in no time.
User
Guide
Note
WARNING
Because of updates in phone software, this
printed guide may not be the most current
version for your phone. Visit
and sign in to access the most recent version
of the user guide.
Please refer to the Important Safety
Information section on page 190 to learn
about information that will help you safely use
your phone. Failure to read and follow the
Important Safety Information in this phone
guide may result in serious bodily injury,
death, or property damage.
www.nextel.com
i
Your Phone’s Menu
The following table outlines your phone’s menu
structure. For more information about using your
phone’s menus, see “Navigating Through Phone
Menus and Options” on page 18.
Net
Java Apps
Settings
1: Display/Info
1: Wallpaper
1: Buy Wallpapers 2: Auto Cycle
3: Wallpaper
2: Text Size
1: Zoom 2: Standard
3: Compressed
3: Theme
1: Onyx 2: Blue Ice
3: Crimson
ii
4: Home Icons
5: Backlight
6: Clock
7: Menu View
1: Icon View 2: List View
8: Large Dialing
9: Language
2: Phone Calls
1: S et Li ne
2: Any Key Ans
3: Auto Redial
4: Call Waiting
5: Auto Ans
6: Flip Activation
7: Minute Beep
8: Call Duration
9: TTY
10: Hearing Aid
11: Notifications
12: DTMF Dialing
13: Prepend
3: DC/GC Options
1: Tkgrp Silent
2: Tkgrp Area
3: One Touch DC
4: Alert Type
5: On/Off Settings
6: Store Rcvd Info
7: PTT Backlight
4: Personalize
1: Menu Options
1: Reorder Menu 2: Add/Remove Apps
2: Up Key
3: Down Key
4: Left Key
5: Right Key
6: Center Key
7: Left Sftkey
8: Right Sftkey
9: Power Up
5: Volume
6: Security
1: Phone Lock
2: Keypad Lock
3: SIM PIN
4: GPS PIN
5: Change Passwds
7: A dva nced
1: Alert Timeout
2: Headset/Spkr
3: Connectivity
4: Reset Defaults
5: Return to Home
6: Transmitters
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7: Baud Rate
Ring Tones
1: Buy Ring Tones
2: Vibr ate A ll
3: < list of ringtones >
4: Vibrate
5: Silent
Contacts
Messages
1: [ Crea te M esg]
2: Voice Mail
3: Inbox
4: Drafts
5: Sent Items
6: Net Alert
7: S MS
Call Forward
iv
Downloads
Bluetooth
1: H ands Free
2: Link to Devices
3: Device History
4: Setup
5: Find Me
My Info
a
Direct Talk
1: Go To Direct Talk
2: Setu p
1: Direct Launch
2: State Tone
3: Help
Direct Connect
VoiceRecord
GPS
1: Pos it ion
2: Privacy
3: Interface
Datebook
Memo
Call Timers
1: Last Call
2: Phone Reset
3: Phone Lifetime
4: DC/GC Reset
5: DC/GC Lifetime
6: Kbytes Reset
Recent Calls
Shortcuts
Profiles
1: [New Profile]
2: Standard
3: Car
4: Meeting
5: Office
6: Outdoors
7: H ead set
8: PRVT Only
9: CONTCS Only
10: Surveillance
Call Alert
Camera
Media Center
a.The Messaging menus may look slightly different,
depending on the messaging setup of your phone.
Please keep in mind that the menu options and order
shown here may change as updates become available
and as you set your own preferences through the
Settings > Personalize > Menu Options feature.
v
Use and Care
To care for your Motorola phone, keep it away from:
liquids of any kind
Don’t expose your phone to water, rain,
extreme humidity, sweat, or other
moisture.
extreme heat or cold
Avoid temperatures below -10°C/14°F or
above 45°C/113°F.
microwaves
Don’t try to dry your phone in a
microwave oven.
dust and dirt
Don’t expose your phone to dust, dirt,
sand, food, or other inappropriate
materials.
cleaning solution s
To clean your phone, use only a dry soft
cloth. Don’t use alcohol or other
cleaning solutions.
the ground
Don’t drop your phone.
vi
Section 1
Getting Started
Section 1A
Setting Up Your Phone
Setting Up Service
⽧ Setting Up Your Phone (page 2)
⽧ Activating Your Phone (page 3)
⽧ Setting Up Your Voicemail (page 3)
⽧ Enabling Security (page 4)
⽧ Account Passwords (page 4)
⽧ Getting Help (page 5)
Setting up service on your new phone is quick and easy.
section walks you through the necessary steps to
unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, establish
passwords, and contact Nextel for assistance with your
wireless service.
2 Section 1A. Setting Up Service
This
1. Make Sure your SIM card is in Place.
2. Install the battery.
䡲 See “Installing the Battery” on page 11.
3. Press P to turn the phone on.
䡲 If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for
service, and enter standby mode.
䡲 If your phone is not yet activated, see “Activating
Your Phone” on page 3 for more information.
You may see a prompt to update your browser
Note
information. Press the left softkey (the top left key
below the display screen) to select
the task.
Ok and complete
4. Make your first call.
䡲 Use your keypad to enter a phone number.
䡲 Press N.
Your phone’s battery should have enough charge for
Note
your phone to turn on and find a signal, set up your
voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge
your battery as soon as possible. See “Charging the
Battery” on page 12 for details.
encounter security messages, call Nextel Customer
Service at 1-800-639-6111 from any other phone.
Setting Up Your Voicemail
Activating Your Phone
䢇 If you purchased your phone at a Nextel Store, it is
probably activated and ready to use.
䢇 If your phone is not activated, please call Nextel
Customer Service at 1-800-639-6111 from any other
phone.
You must be in an area covered by the Nextel
Tip
National Network when you first power up your
phone.
䢇 When you power up your phone the first time, it
performs a series of security checks. For example, it
verifies the phone is Nextel-approved and the correct
SIM card is installed. If you don’t pass the security
checks, your phone displays messages and screen
prompts showing what to do next. If you still
All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically
transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in
use or turned off. Therefore, it is recommended that you
set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon
as your phone is activated.
1. Using your i776 phone, call your wireless phone
number.
2. Follow the system prompts to:
䡲 Create your passcode.
䡲 Record your name announcement.
䡲 Record your greeting.
For more information about using your voicemail, see
“Voicemail” on page 153.
Section 1A. Setting Up Service 3
Setting Up Service
Enabling Security
Account Passwords
You must enable security the first time you power on
your phone or within ten days of first activation of your
phone.
1. Press and hold P for two seconds to power on
your phone.
2. Press Ok (right softkey).
3. You are prompted to enable security. Press Yes
(right softkey). A series of screens followed by the
default homepage displays.
4. Press P to return to standby mode.
4 Section 1A. Setting Up Service
With Nextel service, you enjoy unlimited access to your
personal account information and voicemail account.
To ensure that no one else has access to your
information, you need to create passwords to protect
your privacy.
Account Username and Password
If you are the account owner, you will create an account
username and password when you sign on to
www.nextel.com. (Click Need to register for access? to get
started.) If you are not the account owner (if someone
else receives the bill for your service), you can get a
sub-account password at
When you go to www.nextel.com, you will be
Note
redirec ted to
sign in instructions above to access your Nextel
account.
www.nextel.com.
www.sprint.com by default. Follow the
Voicemail Password
You’ll create your voicemail password (or passcode)
when you set up your voicemail. See “Setting Up Your
Voicemail” on page 3 for more information on your
voicemail password.
Getting Help
Managing Your Account
Online: www.nextel.com
䢇 Access your account information.
䢇 Check your minutes used (depending on your
service plan).
䢇 View and pay your bill.
䢇 Enroll for online billing and automatic payment.
䢇 Purchase accessories.
䢇 Shop for the latest phones.
䢇 View available service plans and options.
From Your i776 Phone
䢇 Press
*4
N to check minute usage and account
balance.
䢇 Press
*3
N to make a payment.
From Any Other Phone
䢇 Nextel Customer Service: 1-800-639-6111.
䢇 Business Customer Service: 1-800-3 90-9545
Operator Services
Operator Services provides assistance when you place
collect calls or when you place calls billed to a local
telephone calling card or third party.
䊳 Press
For more information or to see the latest in products
and services, visit us online at
0
N.
www.nextel.com.
Section 1A. Setting Up Service 5
Setting Up Service
Section 1B
21. External
Display Screen
12. Display Screen
7. Charger
Connector
14. Smart Button
16. Camera Lens
17. Volume
Button
1. Left
Softkey
11. Right Softkey
4. Navigation
Key
9. End/Power Key
3. Talk Key
10. Camera Key
2. Menu Key
15. Speaker Button
18. Direct Connect
Button
5. Headset
Jack
8. OK key
6. Speaker/Microphone
13. Antenna
20. Messaging LED
19. Bluetooth LED
Phone Basics
⽧ Your Phone (page 6)
⽧ Getting Started With Your Phone (page 8)
⽧ Features of Your Phone (page 15)
⽧ Navigating Through Phone Menus and Options (page 18)
⽧ Displaying Your Phone Numbe r and Direct Connect
Number (page 19)
⽧ Entering Text (page 21)
⽧ Accessories (page 25)
Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and
expand your ability to stay connected to the people and
information that are important to you.
you through the basic functions and calling features of
your phone.
6 Section 1B. Phone Basics
This section will guide
Your Phone
Key Functions
1. Left Softkey (-) lets you select softkey actions or
menu items corresponding to the bottom left line
on the display screen.
2. Menu (M) lets you access the phone’s menu from
standby mode and allows you to access contextsensitive menus from other screens.
3. Talk K ey (N) allows you to place or receive calls,
answer Call Waiting, or use Three-Way Calling.
4. Navigation Key scrolls through the phone’s menu
options and acts as a shortcut key from standby
mode.
䡲 Press Up to access Ringtones.
䡲 Press Down to access Recent Calls.
䡲 Press Right to launch Java Applications.
䡲 Press Lef t to access Net.
5. Headset Jack allows you to plug in either a stereo
headset or an optional headset for convenient,
hands-free conversations. Your Direct Connect
headset can only use this connector.
WARNING
Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack
may damage the phone.
6. Speaker/Microphone lets you hear the caller and
automated phone prompts when using
speakerphone mode and allows other callers to
hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.
7. Charger Connector allows you to connect your
battery charger or other accessories to your
phone.
8. OK Key (r) selects the highlighted choice when
navigating through a menu.
9. End/Power Key (P) allows you to end calls, return to
standby mode, or turn the phone on or off.
10. Camera Key (e) allows you to activate the phone’s
built-in camera.
11. Right Softkey (-) lets you select softkey actions
corresponding to the bottom right line on the display
screen.
12. Display Screen displays all the information needed to
operate your phone, such as the call status, the
Contacts list, the date and time, and the signal and
battery strength.
Section 1B. Phone Basics 7
Phone Basics
Antenna delivers the best receiption when fully
13.
extended.
14 . Smart Button (() anticipates the next action you
are likely to perform. For example, when you
highlight a menu item, you can press the
to select it. You can also use the Smar t Button
Button
Smart
to make and end calls, navigate menus or exit
applications when your phone is closed.
15. Speaker B utton ()) lets you place or receive calls in
speaker mode. In standby mode, pressing the
speaker button turns Direct Connect speaker
mode on and off.
16. Camera Lens lets you capture clear pictures and videos.
17. Vo lume B utton allows you to adjust the ringer
volume in standby mode (with the phone open) or
adjust the voice volume during a call. The volume
key can also be used to scroll up or down to
navigate through the different menu options.
18. Direct Connect Button allows you to use Nextel
Direct Connect on your Nextel phone. (See
“Making and Answering Direct Connect Calls” on
page 36.)
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19. Bluet ooth LED glows solid while the device is pairing
to a Bluetooth accessory or is discoverable and
blinks while connected. The LED turns off when no
Bluetooth accessories are connected to the device.
20. Messaging LED blinks when new messages are
received.
21. External Display Screen provides information about
your phone’s status and options.
The use of wireless phones while driving may cause
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distraction. Discontinue a call if you can’t concentrate
on driving. Additionally, the use of wireless devices
and their accessories may be prohibited or restricted
in certain area is. Always obey the laws and
regulations on the use of these products.
Getting Started With Your Phone
To start using your i776 phone:
䢇 Make sure your SIM card is in place.
䢇 Charge the battery.
䢇 Turn on your phone.
After you’ve completed these items, you are ready to
begin using your new phone.
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Locating the SIM Card
Your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card is a small
card inserted into the SIM card holder within your
phone behind the battery area.
If no SIM card came with your phone, contact Nextel
Customer Service at 1-800-639-6111.
Most users will never need to remove or insert the SIM
card. However, if you wish to, follow the instructions in
“Removing and Inserting the SIM Card” on page 9.
Important
The SIM card is designed for optimal
Contacts storage and feature use. For Nextel
SIM card compatibility information, visit
www.nextel.com/sim.
In some cases, Contacts and Groups may not
be accessible if you move your SIM card to
another phone. Contacts and Groups created
with your i776 phone may not be readable by
an older iDEN SIM-based phone.
Removing and Inserting the SIM Card
Important
To remove your SIM card:
1. With your phone powered off, remove the battery
door and battery. See “Removing the Battery” on
page 12.
2. Lift the rubber flap directly above the SIM card
holder, and then with your fingernail, carefully slide
the SIM card out from under the edge.
To avoid losing information stored in your SIM
card, do not remove it from your phone
unless absolutely necessary.
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Protect your SIM card as you would any delicate
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object. Store it carefully.
To insert your SIM card:
1. With your phone powered off, remove the battery
door and battery. See “Removing the Battery” on
page 12.
2. Lift the rubber flap directly above the SIM card
holde r, and then carefully slide the SI M card int o
your phone, until it lies flat in the SIM card holder.
Important
Do not touch the gold-colored areas of your
SIM card.
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Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger
WARNING
Nextel-approved and Motorola -approved batteries and
accessories can be found at Sprint Stores or through
Motorola. You may order online at
calling1-866-866-7509.
Battery Capacity
Your phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is
fully drained.
When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, your
phone makes a sound and displays a message. When
there are approximately two minutes of talk time left, the
phone sounds an audible alert and then turns off.
Use only Nextel-approved or Motorolaapproved batteries and chargers with your
phone. The failure to use a Nextel-approved or
Motorola-approved battery and charger may
increase the risk that your phone will overheat,
catch fire, or explode, resulting in serious
bodily injury, death, or property damage.
www.nextel.com or by
Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate
Note
mode, browser use, and other variables may reduce
the battery’s talk and standby times.
Watch your phone’s battery level indicator and
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charge the battery before it runs out of power.
Installing the Battery
1. With your thumbs, press down on the battery cover
on the back of your phone and slide it up toward
the antenna to release it.
2. Remove the battery cover from the back of the
phone
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3. Insert the battery into the opening, making sure the
connectors align. Gently press down to secure the
battery.
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Replace the battery cover and press down until
4.
you hear a click.
Removing the Battery
1. Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose
any stored numbers or messages.
2. Remove the battery cover and remove the battery
from the phone.
WARNING
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Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion
battery as you can be burned.
Charging the Battery
Charge your battery as soon as possible so you can
begin using your phone.
Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If
your battery level becomes too low, your phone
automatically turns off, and you will lose any
information you were just working on. For a quick
check of your battery level, glance at the battery charge
indicator located on your display screen.
Always use a Nextel-approved or Motorola-approved
desktop charger, travel charger, or vehicle power
adapter to charge your battery.
Using the Phone Charger
䊳 Plug the flat end of the charger into the phone’s
charger connector and the other end into an
electrical outlet.
● Your display screen lets you know the battery
is charging.
● Both the battery icon and a text message
show the charging status.
With the approved Li-Ion battery, you can recharge the
battery before it becomes completely run down.
Battery Use and Battery Safety
䢇 Motorola recommends you always use Motorola-branded
batteries and chargers.
damage caused by non-Motorola batteries and/or
chargers.
WARNING
䢇 Battery usage by children should be supervised.
The warranty does not cover
Use of an unqualified battery or charger
may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage,
or other hazard. Improper battery use, or
use of a damaged battery, may result in a
fire, explosion, or other hazard.
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Important
䢇 New batteries or batteries stored for a long time may
Motorola mobile devices are designed to
work best with qualified batteries. If you see a
message on your display such as
Battery
or Unable to Charge, take the
following steps:
• Remove the battery and inspect it to
confirm that it bears a Motorola “Original
Equipment” hologram;
• If there is no hologram, the battery is not
a qualified battery;
• If there is a hologram, replace the battery
and retry charging it;
• If the message remains, contact a
Motorola Authorized Service Center.
Invalid
take more time to charge.
䢇 Charging precautions: When charging your battery,
keep it near room temperature. Never expose
batteries to temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above
45°C (113°F) when charging. Always take your
mobile device with you when you leave your vehicle.
䢇 When storing your battery, keep it in a cool, dry
place.
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䢇 It is normal for battery life to decrease over time, and
for the battery to exhibit shorter runtime between
charges or require more frequent or longer charging
times.
䢇 Avoid damage to battery and mobile device. Do not
disassemble, open, crush, bend, deform, puncture,
shred, or submerge the battery or mobile device.
Avoid dropping the battery or mobile device,
especially on a hard surface. If your battery or mobile
device has been subjected to such damage, take
it to a Motorola Authorized Service Center before
Do not attempt to dry it with an appliance or
using.
heat source, such as a hair dryer or microwave oven.
䢇 Use care when handling a charged battery — particularly
when placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other
container with metal objects. Contact with metal
objects (e.g., jewelry, keys, beaded chains) could
complete an electrical circuit (short circuit), causing
the battery to become very hot, which could cause
damage or injury.
Promptly dispose of used batteries in
accordance with local regulations. Contact your
local recycling center for proper battery
disposal.
WARNING
Never dispose of batteries in a fire because
they may explode.
Turning Your Phone On and Off
Turning Your Phone On
䊳 Press and hold P for approximately two seconds.
As your phone connects to the network, you see a
connecting message. Your phone may require you to
enter identifying information to use it or to access
specific features.
Turning Your Phone Off
䊳 Press and hold P for two seconds until you see
the powering down animation on the display
screen.
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off
(unless the battery is charging).
Features of Your Phone
The i776 is easy to use, and reliable, and it offers many
features and service options. This list previews some of
those features and provides page numbers where you
can find out more:
䢇 Nextel Direct Connect provides instant, coast-to-coast
2-way “walkie-talkie-style” communication at the
click of a button (page 36).
䢇 Nextel Direct Talk allows for two-way radio
communication “off the network” between two or
more phones equipped with this capability
(page 55).
䢇 Text Messaging (also known as Multimedia
Messaging), provides quick and convenient
messaging capabilities (page 154).
䢇 Built-in Speakerphone allows you to enjoy easy
hands-free communication.
䢇 Games, ringers, s creen savers , and other applications can
be downloaded to make your phone as unique as
you are (page 185). Additional charges may apply.
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䢇 Your Co ntacts list allows you to store up to 600
entries, with several numbers or addresses per entry
(page 98).
䢇 The built-in Datebook offers several personal
information management features to help you
manage your busy lifestyle (page 106).
䢇 The GPS Enabled feature works in connection with
available location-based services (page 118).
䢇 Word English Text Input lets you quickly type messages
with one keypress per letter (page 21).
䢇 Bluetooth
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capability that allows you to wirelessly
connect to other Bluetooth enabled devices
(page 138).
䢇 Speed dial lets you dial phone numbers quickly
(page 35).
Viewing the Status Information
Your phone’s display screen provides information
about your phone’s status and options. This list
identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s
display screen:
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abc
def
gd
opq
rs
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A
B
S
n
C
Battery Strength — A fuller battery indicates a
greater charge.
Signal Strength — More bars next to the
antenna indicate a stronger signal.
No Service — Your phone is without service.
You cannot make or receive any type of call.
Phone In Use — Your phone is active on a
phone call.
Direct Connect In Use — Your phone is active
on a Direct Connect call.
Group In Use — Your phone is active on a
Group Connect call.
Direct Talk — Your phone is off network and
set to Direct Talk mode.
Talkgroup In Use — Your phone is active on a
Talkgroup call.
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JHK
QR
M
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wx
Ty
z
Bluetooth In Use — Your phone is using
Bluetooth. If this icon is blinking, then your
phone is in discoverable mode. If this icon is
static, your phone is active in a Bluetooth
connection.
Active Phone Line — 1 indicates phone line 1
is ready to make calls; 2 indicates phone
line 2 is ready to make calls.
Call Forward — Your phone is set to forward
calls. See “Call Forwarding” on page 176.
Ringer Off — Your phone is set to not ring.
See “Vibrate All” on page 67.
Speaker Off — Direct Connect sound is set to
come through the earpiece rather than
through the speaker.
Messages — You have one or more
messages. See “Message Center” on
page 150.
QRS
TUV
WX
DE
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Y Z
N O
Tex t In pu t — You are using one of the phone’s
text entry methods. See “Selecting a Text
Input Mode” on page 21.
Internet — You are ready to browse the
Internet or are browsing the Internet using a
secure connection. See “Data Services” on
page 182.
Tra nsm itt ers — Your phone is set not to
receive calls and other transmissions. See
“Temporarily Turning Off Transmissions
(Airplane Mode)” on page 73.
Packet D ata — You are ready to transfer
packet data or are transferring packet data.
See “Using Your Phone as a Modem” on
page 185.
TTY — You are ready to use your phone to
make calls using a teletypewriter device.
See “Telecommunications Relay Service” on
page 179.
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Hearing Aid — Your phone is set for use with a
hearing aid and is active on a phone call.
See “Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid
Device” on page 193.
Voice Record — You have one or more voice
records stored. See “Voice Records” on
page 126.
Navigating Through Phone Menus and Options
The navigation key on your phone lets you scroll
through menus quickly and easily.
To navigate through a list-type menu, simply press your
navigation key up or down. The scroll bar at the right of
the menu keeps track of your position in the menu at
all times.
For a diagram of your phone’s menu, please see “Your
Phone’s Menu” on page ii.
Many features provide context-sensitive menus that let
you access related features and actions. This icon S
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appears any time a context-sensitive menu is available.
Press M to access the menu
When scrolling through the main menu, it may be
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necessary to select
menu options. Depending on which menu view
you’re using, either highlight
More (right softkey).
press
More to view additional main
More and press r or
Selecting Menu Items
As you navigate through the menu, menu options are
highlighted. Select an item by highlighting it and
pressing r
For example, to view your text messages:
1. Press M to access the main menu.
2. Select Messages by highlighting Messages and
3. Select Inbox by highlighting it and pressing r.
Note
.
pressing r.
(If you have any text messages, they are displayed.)
For the purposes of this guide, the above steps
condense into “Press M
> Messages > Inbox.”
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