Motorola i88s User Guide
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iDEN
Digital Multi-Service Data-Capable Phone
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i88s Phone User’s Guide
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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...................................................................................... 5
i88s Phone Features ........................................................................................6
i88s Phone Menu Tree.....................................................................................7
i88s Phone Icon Glossary ................................................................................8
Battery.............................................................................................................9
Turning Your i88s Phone On/Off ................................................................11
Enabling Over-the-Air Radio Service Software (OARSS) Security.............13
Receiving Over-the-Air Radio Service Software Programming (OARSS) ..13
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card .......................................................14
Keypad Lock .................................................................................................21
Status of Your i88s Phone.............................................................................25
My Information .............................................................................................25
Using T9® Text Input ...................................................................................26
Display Essentials ............................................................................... 33
Display Screen...............................................................................................33
Status Icons....................................................................................................34
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Text Display Area .........................................................................................36
Call Information Icons...................................................................................36
Menu Icon......................................................................................................36
Display Options.............................................................................................37
Navigating Menus and Lists..........................................................................37
Main Menu Options.......................................................................................38
Phonebook........................................................................................... 41
Phonebook Entries and Speed Dial Numbers................................................42
Phonebook Icons ...........................................................................................42
Voice Names .................................................................................................43
Accessing Your Phonebook ..........................................................................43
About Phonebook Entries..............................................................................44
Pause Digit Entry...........................................................................................56
Plus Dialing ...................................................................................................57
Address Book ................................................................................................57
Digital Cellular....................................................................................59
Making Phone Calls ......................................................................................60
Emergency Calling........................................................................................65
Special Dialing Codes ...................................................................................66
Receiving a Phone Call .................................................................................66
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
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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
Text and Numeric Messaging......................................................................102
Nextel Two-Way Messaging.......................................................................105
Direct Connect .................................................................................. 107
Nextel Direct Connect®..............................................................................107
Private Call..................................................................................................107
Call Alerts....................................................................................................110
Group Call...................................................................................................114
GPS Enabled .....................................................................................119
IMPORTANT: Things to Keep in Mind .....................................................120
Making an Emergency Call.........................................................................121
Accessing the GPS Menu............................................................................122
Viewing Your Approximate Location.........................................................122
Enhancing GPS Performance......................................................................124
Updating Satellite Almanac Data ................................................................125
Setting Privacy Options...............................................................................125
Using GPS with Map Software ...................................................................127
Datebook............................................................................................ 131
Datebook Icons............................................................................................132
Viewing Your Datebook .............................................................................132
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About Datebook Events...............................................................................134
Adding New Events.....................................................................................135
Editing Events .............................................................................................139
Deleting Events ...........................................................................................139
Datebook Event Reminders.........................................................................140
Customizing Datebook Set Up....................................................................140
Memo ................................................................................................. 143
Creating a Memo .........................................................................................143
Viewing the Memo......................................................................................143
Editing the Memo........................................................................................144
Deleting the Memo......................................................................................144
Making a Call to the Memo Number...........................................................144
Storing the Memo Number to Phonebook...................................................145
Voice Record ..................................................................................... 147
About Voice Record....................................................................................147
Accessing Voice Record .............................................................................148
Recording a Voice Record ..........................................................................148
Playing a Voice Record...............................................................................149
Adding to a Voice Record...........................................................................149
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
Running Java Apps......................................................................................158
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Downloading Applications..........................................................................159
Java Applications and GPS Enabled ...........................................................159
Java Apps Memory......................................................................................162
Deinstalling Java Apps................................................................................162
Customizing the i88s Phone............................................................. 165
Settings........................................................................................................165
Styles ...........................................................................................................182
Shortcuts......................................................................................................187
Accessories......................................................................................... 191
Batteries.......................................................................................................191
Travel Chargers ...........................................................................................192
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
Operational Cautions...................................................................................212
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for Devices
and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones..................216
Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products...............................222
Patent and Trademark Information..............................................................230
Index .................................................................................................. 231
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)
ResponsibleParty 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
Date: July 1, 2002
Note: 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:
--Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
--Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
--Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
--Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Introduction
Welcome to Nextel
®
Thankyou for choosingNextel as your wirelesscommunicationsprovider. 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
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Service you can use
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networks. Countries in which iTraveler service can be used are Argentina,
Brazil, Canada, Philippines, Israel, Mexico, and Peru.
NOTE:Contact Nextel Customer Care to obtain and confirm iTraveler
availability and service.
Nextel gives you more ways than anyone to communicate with everyone.
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Your i88s phone offers many innovativefeatures:
• Voice Activated Dialing –Youri88s phone offersstate-of-the-art Voice
Activated Dialing.
• Speakerphone – Youcan enjoy hands-free communicationat the touch of
a button. And Speakerphoneis especially great for conference calls.
• Phonebook– Your consolidated Phonebook holds up to 250 entries and
allows you to store multiple contactnumbers for each person, offering you
various ways to communicate with your business and personal contacts.
• SIM Card – Your phone’s Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card holds
all entries stored in your Phonebook. In addition, you can choose to enable
or disable your SIM PersonalIdentification Number (PIN) to keep your
information safe and secure.
• Datebook– Schedule and keep track of appointments using your phone’s
Datebook feature.
• Messages – The Message Center allows you to manage and access your
Voice Mail, Text Messages, and Two-Way Messages all from the same
inbox.
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• Nextel Direct Connect
– With Nextel Direct Connect,you can use your
phone as a digital two-way radio to communicate directly with business
and personal contacts at a fraction of the cost of cellular calls.
• Nextel Online
®
(NOL) – Use the Net feature with the built-in
microbrowser to access Nextel Online services, a suite of wireless data
productsand Internet applicationsthat provide quick access to the
information you need to get business done.
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• J2METM– Withthe Java Apps feature,you can choose from the manyJava
Applications developed for Nextel.Download Java applicationsdirectly
fromt he Internet eitherover theairfromthe DownloadApps applicationor
using a cable. You can select which Java
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applications will best help you
get business done. For more information visit www.nextel.com/
idenupdate.
• GPS Enabled — Use your phone’sGPS Enabledfeature to determineyour
approximate geographical location,expressed as latitude and longitude.
When you make an emergency call, this feature can help emergency
servicepersonnel find you under certain circumstances.This feature
depends on access to GPS satellite signals and, for emergency calls, the
capabilities of your local emergency response center. See GPS Enabled,
particularly “IMPORTANT:Things to Keep in Mind” on page 120, for
more information on the limitations of this feature.
• Customizing – Use the Settings, Styles, and Shortcuts features to
customize your i88s phone to meet your individual needs. Personalize your
main menu order,designate unique ring styles, create a set of behaviors for
your phone to use in certain situationssuch as meetings or in the car, and
more.
For more information on these and other features of the i88s phone, review this
User’s Guide.
Enjoy using your i88s phone!
Customer Care
For domestic customer care issues, including billing issues, general service
needs, or to order additional services, contact Nextel CustomerCare.
Visit nextel.com foravarietyofCustomerCareservices:
• Browse for information on phones, coverage,rates,and other Nextel
services. View and download User's Guides, try out our interactive virtual
products and service demos, find answers to frequently asked questions,
order accessories, locate service and repair centers,upgrade phone
software, send a message, and more.
• For self-service on your Nextel account, click on MyNextelto view your
account, pay your bill, add phones to your account, reset your Voice Mail
password, and more.
• For online assistance, click on Contact Us to send us an emailrequest.Our
representatives are committed to assisting you. Every effort will be made to
addressyour questions or concerns within 24 hours. Contact us to add
Nextel Online and other servicesto your phone, change rate plans, inquire
about your bill, and more.
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Ordering Information
Or, call us at 1-800-639-6111 or dial 611 from your Nextel phone.
NOTE:If calling about your Nextel handset, please call from another
phone so we may better troubleshoot the issue.
To complement the i88s phone and Nextel iTraveler Service, Nextel has also
launchedInternational Roaming Customer Care support.When traveling
outsideof the U.S. and Canada, call +1 (360) 622-5202 for your CustomerCare
Serviceneeds.This internationalCustomerCare number is toll-free from your
Nextel phone.
Ordering Information
Various accessories are available for use with your i88s phone, including a
Leather Carry Case, Vehicle Battery Charger, extra batteries, Hands-Free
accessories, and more. To order accessories go to nextel.com or call Nextel
Nextday
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Accessories at 1-800-914-3240. You can also contact your Nextel
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 servicesdiscussed in this
guide, including Nextel Online, Nextel Direct Connect, additional phone
services, Voice Mail, Nextel Mobile Messaging,and much more!
For information on Direct Protect
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insurance protection for your i88s phone,
call 1-888-352-9182 or contact your Nextel Authorized Representative.
Visit us at nextel.com to learn more about Nextel products and s ervices!
Driving Safety Tips
Your wireless phone is a great safety tool. You can instantly call for help in
emergencies or alert your next appointment that you're running late. Please
follow these tips for using your wirelessphone when you're behind the wheel.
1. Give driving your ful l attenti on. Don't let anything interfere with your
concentration.
2. Assess road conditions before m aki ng or taking a call.
3. Let voice mail pick up when its inconvenient or unsafe to answer the
phone.
4. Program your most frequently dialed numbers into your ph one for
speed dialing when di aling manuall y without the Turbo Dial® one-touch
dialing feature, dial only wh en your vehicle is stopped - or have a
passenger dial for you.
5. Position your phone where it is easy to see and reach.
6. Keep your eyes on the road. Never take notes while driving.
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7. Consider using the hands-free speak erphone or a hands-free
accessory which allows you to keep both hands on the wheel when
speaking.
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. It's a free call. Know your
phone number, so emergency services personnel can call you back if
necessary.
10.Check the driving regulations in your area for possible limitations or
restrictions on the use of your mobile phone while driving.
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Getting Started
This section will help you get started using your phone. It containsdetails about
some of the features and functions described in the Getting Started Guide.
This section includes:
i88s Phone Features Page 6
i88s Phone Menu Tree Page 7
i88s Phone Icon Glossary Page 8
Battery Page 9
Turning Your i88s PhoneOn/Off Page11
EnablingOver-the-Air Radio Service Software
(OARSS) Security
ReceivingOver-the-Air Radio Service Software
Programming (OARSS)
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Page 14
Keypad Lock Page 21
Statusof Your i88s Phone Page 25
My Information Page 25
Using T9® Text Input Page 26
Page 13
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i88s Phone Features
Power Button
StatusLight
SpeakerKey
Antenna
Earpiece
Volume
Control
Buttons
Nextel Direct
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Connect
Push-To-Talk
(PTT) Button
Audio J ack
SIDE VIEW
TOP VIEW
Option Key
4-Way
Navigation
Key
End/Home
Key
Punctuation
Key
Back/Pause
Dialing Key
Microphone/
Speaker
Power Button
StatusLight
FRONT VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
Display
Option Key
Menu Key
Photosensor
Send Key
Alpha Numeric
Keypad
Next Word/
International
Plus Dialing Key
Accessory and D ata
Cable Connector
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i88s Phone Menu Tree
to navigate through the menus and
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from the idle screen. Use
m
Any)
oiceRecord
V
New VoiceRec]
[
VoiceRecord (If
Main Menu Item
Menu
GPS
Position
Privacy
!
Main Menu Item
Settings
Settings
Apps
Main Menu Item
Phone Setup
Ring/Vibe
Java Apps
Apps
Main Menu Item
DownloadApps
Applications (If Any)
Menu
New
Memory
Interface
In Call Setup
Security
Java System
New
Lock/Unlock
Personalize
Initial Setup
Menu
Reset System
Add To
Memory
Delete
Delete All
Voice Volume
Tkgrp Settings
Service Status
Format System
Main Menu Item
Label
Datebook
Main Menu Item
Call Forward
Main Menu Item
Main Menu Item
Memo
CANCEL STORE
Menu
Week View
To
All Calls
Messages
Voice Mail
(DELETE)
Go to Today
New
If Busy
If No Answer
Detailed
Text Msgs
Net Mail
Menu
Delete All
Styles
Setup
Main Menu Item
If Unreachable
Memory Meter
(If Any)
Call Alert
Main Menu Item
Received Call Alerts
Off
Styles (If Any)
[New Style]
Menu
New
Delete All
My Info
Main Menu Item
Shortcuts
Main Menu Item
Menu
View
Menu
View
Name
Prvt ID
[New Entry]
Shortcuts (If Any)
Menu
Store
Change
Edit
Line 1
New
Delete
Line 2
Edit
Delete All
New
Delete
Carrier IP
IP1 Address
Reorder
Delete
Recent Calls
Sort By
Delete All
IP2 Address
Delete All
Ckt
Menu
Menu
Menu
DEINSTALL
ABOUT
under the display option to perform the desired phone functions.
A
Net
Main Menu Item
Your home page displays.
submenus. Press
i88s Phone Menu Tree
You can access the main menu options by pressing
Phonebook
New Entry]
[
Main Menu Item
Entries (If Any)
Menu
Menu
New
New
Sort By
Capacity
Edit
Delete Contact
Delete Number
Capacity
Sort By
Recent Calls
Menu
Main Menu Item
Recent Calls (If Any)
Call Timers
Last Call
Phone Reset
Main Menu Item
Delete
Store
View
Phone Lifetime
Prvt/Grp Reset
Prvt/Grp LifeTime
VoiceRecord
Delete All
Call Alert Queue
Circuit Reset
Circuit LifeTime
Kbytes Reset
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i88s Phone Icon Glossary
Fax
A
Navigation
d
g
Menu
P
2
Line and Call Info Info
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1
G
E
X
Mobile
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Main
N
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Work
+
Home
C
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Other
W
Status
s
Z
Y
%
c
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Locked
M
On Hold
V
Main Menu
Net
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F
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Phonebook
b
Settings
m
VoiceRecord
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Datebook
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Shortcuts
n
;
z
My
Info
Styles
U
v
Memo
O
Miscellaneous
:
k
>
S
T9
#
$
T9 Alpha
w
Q
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{
*
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[
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y
K
End Call
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Phonebook
Pager
a
Connected
6
D
u
R
Messages
R
'
R
Bullet
8
T9 Numeric
,
T9
Symbols
!
x
e
f
You may see these icons while using your i88s phone:
Voice Mail
Net Mail
Text Message
Word
Message Read
T9 Caps Lock
T9 Uppercase
Secure Data
Datebook Alarm
Recurring Appt
Check Mark
TTY
`
Java Apps
GPS
Call Forward
Call Timers
Recent Calls
Call Alert
!
Signal Strength
Line 1 Active
Picker Up
Mobile IP
Line 2 Active
Private ID
Picker Down
Battery Strength
Line 1 Forward
Picker Left
Packet Activity
Packet Data
Incoming Call
Line 2 Forward
Picker Right
Phone In Use
Outgoing Call
Up Down Arrows
Private In Use
Talkgroup In Use
Missed Call
Vibrate All
Talkgroup ID
Speaker Off
IP
|
Vibrate On
Voice Name
)
Vibrate Then Ring
Silent On
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.
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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 batteryfor the f irst time, you need to charge it for at least
charge 30 minutes longer than the time shown in the “Battery ChargingTimes”
tableon page 191. After the initial charging, the battery can be charged the time
shownonpage191.
Remove the battery from the protective plastic safety tray provided in the
original packaging. When the battery is not attached to the phone, store it in the
original tray.
NOTE: Use only the batteries approved for this product.
Attaching the Battery
1
Remove the batterycover located on the back of the phone by pressing
the batterycoverrelease button and sliding the batterycover away from
the antenna.
Release Button
2
Insert the top of the battery into the battery area. Press down on the
bottom of t he battery to secure it.
3
Replace the battery cover and push forward until you hear a click.
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Detaching the Battery
1
Ensure that the phone is powered off before attempting to detach the
battery. See “Turning Your i88s Phone On/Off” on page 11.
2
Press the batterycover release button and slide the battery cover away
from the antenna.
3
Remove the batteryby pushing the battery toward the antenna and
liftingthe battery out of the phone.
Charging the Battery
NOTE: The battery can be charged with the phone either turned on or
off. For best results, charge it with the phone turned off.
1
With your phone’s keypad facing up, plug the
charger’s accessory connector into the l eft side of
the accessoryconnector on the bottom of the phone.
NOTE: Toreduce damage to the phone’s
connector, the charger accessory button
should always be used when connecting
or disconnecting the charger.
2
If the charger has folding electrical prongs, flip open the prongs.
3
Plug the charger into an electrical outlet.
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Charger
accessory
button
Turning Your i88s Phone On/Off
NOTE: Your phone’s screen backlight will remain lit while the battery is
charging.
Battery Charging Status
The battery strength indicatori con found on your phone’s display screen shows
the amount of power in the battery.
When Using P hone
Icon
Display
Battery
Strength
A short, chirp-like sound indicates a low battery.The icon flashes to indicate
that you have approximatelyfive minutes of talk time remaining.
abcd
Low
Battery
11% to
40%
41% to
70%
Fully
Charged
When Charging Battery
Icon
Display
Battery
Strength
efgd
1flashingbar 1flashingbar,
Low
Battery
1 continuousbar
31% to
60%
1 flashing bar,
2 continuousbars
61% to
90%
3 continuous bars
Fully
Charged
Turning Your i88s 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:
1
For optimal cellular signal strength, extend the antenna.
2
Pressandholdp at the top of the phone untilthe statuslight glows red
and Powering On displays.
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3
If you have enabled your SIM PIN security feature (see “Enabling/
Disabling the SIM PIN Security Feature” on page 15), the Enter SIM
PIN Code screen displays. Enter your SIM PIN(see“EnteringtheSIM
PIN” on page 17).
Press A under OK
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As your phone connects to the Nextel
NationalN etwork, you will see Welcome
To Nextel and a connecting message.
When the idle screen appears on the
display,youarereadytouseyouri88s
phone!
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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.
To power the phone off:
1
Press and hold p on the top of the phone until you see t he message
Powering Off.
2
Push down the antenna.
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Enabling Over-the-Air Radio Service Software (OARSS) Security
Enabling Over-the-Air Radio Service Software
(OARSS) Secur ity
To receive Over-the-Air-Radio-Service Software (OARSS) programming, you
must enable OARSS securitythe first time you power on your phone or within
20 days of first activation of your phone. See “Receiving Over-the-Air Radio
ServiceSoftwareProgramming (OARSS)” on page 13.
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When you power on your phone for the
first time, after the idle screen appears,
you will be prompted to selectOK to
update your browser info.
NOTE: If you press A under LATER,
youwillbepromptedtoenable
security each time you power on
your phone until you press
under OK. It is recommended
that you do not choose LA TER.
2
Press A under OK.
3
You are prompted to enable security. Press A under YES.
A series of screens display. If you subscribe to a Nextel Online
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Service
4
Press e to return to the idle screen.
plan, your home page displays.
a
A
Receiving Over-the-Air Radio Service Software Programming (OAR SS)
If you have been set up to receive Over-the-Air Radio Service Software
(OARSS) programming,you will receiveyour Private ID and Talkgroup lists
for Direct Connect use, your Personal Telephone Number and the Nextel
Customer Care number via a Net Alert message.
In order to receive your programming, you must have enabled OARSS security
(“EnablingOver-the-Air Radio Service Software (OARSS) Security” on page
13). Within 24 hours of enablingOARSS security, you will receive a Net Alert
message containing your lists.
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To accept your phone programming:
1
You will receivea Net Alert withthemessageNew BrowserMessage –
Receive Programming Info.
2
Press A under GOTO.
3
You are prompted to accept changes to your Phonebook. Press A
under OK.
4
A confirmation screen displays. Press A under OK.
5
You are prompted again to accept changes to your Phonebook.Press
A under OK.
6
A confirmation screen displays. Press A under OK.
7
Press e to return to the idle screen.
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card
Your phone comes with a built-in level of security protectionthroughthe use of
the SIM card. The SIM card stores all your Phonebook information and your
Nextel account identification information.Since this information is stored on
the SIM card and not in your phone itself,you can r emove the information by
removing the SIM card.
The SIM card is located in the SIM card holder on the back of the phone,
underneath the battery.Youcanverifythatthe SIM card is in place by removing
the battery and viewing the 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.
NOTE: Except for making emergency calls, your phone will not
functionwithout the SIM card.
SIM Card Personal Ident ification Number (P IN)
To prevent unauthorized use of your account, you can protect your SIM card by
enabling the SIM PIN securityfeature. With the SIM PIN enabled, you must
enter your PIN each time the phone is powered on. You can change or disable
your PIN if desired.
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Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card
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. Until a valid PIN is entered, you can use
the phone only to make emergency calls.
After the SIM PIN is accepted, the phone registers on the network and the idle
screen displays.
When the SIM PIN security feature is disabled, the phone can be used without
entering a PIN.
IMPORTANT: It is recommended that you enable the
To enable SIM PIN s ecurity
1
At the idle screen, press m and then
press R to scroll to Settings.
PIN security feature to protect
personal data on your SIM card. This
preventsanyone from using your
phone and accessing your personal
data.
2
Press A under SELECT. The Settings screen displays.
B
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3
Press R to scroll to Security.PressA
under SELECT to access the Security
screen.
C
4
At the Security screen,press R to scroll to SIM PIN.PressA under
SELECT to access the SIM PIN screen.
5
Press R to scroll to On or Off. On enables the SIM PIN security
feature; Of f disables the SIM PIN security feature. Press A under
SELECT.
6
At t he Veri fy SIM PIN Code screen, enter the current SIM PIN and
press A under OK.
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).
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Entering the SIM PIN
I MPORTANT: Incorrectly entering your PIN three
1
From the Enter SIM PIN Code screen,
enter your 4- to 8-digit PIN. An asterisk
appears for each character entered. The
default SIM PIN is 0000.
NOTE: Other than emergency dialing,
you will be unable to use any of
the phone functions, including
receiving phone calls, until you
enter the PIN.
2
Press A under OK.
If you enter an incorrect PIN, the message SIM PIN incorrect: Try again
appearson your phone’s screen. If you make three consecutiveincorrect
attempts,the SIM card is blocked. Once blocked, the phone will not allow you
to enter your PIN again, even after powering the phone off and back on. If this
happens,see “Unblocking the SIM PIN” on page 19.
times causes the SIM card to be
blocked. To unblock your SIM card,
you must contact Nextel Customer
Care. For m ore information, see
“Unblocking the SIM PIN” on page
19.
P
Changing the PIN
NOTE: In order to change the PIN, the SIM PIN security feature must be
set to On. See “Enabling/Disabling the SIM PIN Security
Feature” on page 15.
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1
From the idle screen, press A and then
press R to scroll to Settings.
B
2
Press A under SELECT. The Settings screen displays.
3
Press R to scroll to Security.PressA
under SELECT to access the Security
screen.
C
4
At the Security screen,pressR to scroll to New Passwords.PressA
under SELECT to access the New Passwords screen.
5
At the New Passwords screen,pressR to scroll to SIM PIN and press
A under SELECT.
6
At t he Enter Old SIM PIN Code screen, enter the current SIM PIN
and press A under OK.
NOTE: The default SIM PIN is 0000.
7
At the Enter New SIM PIN Code screen,entera new 4- to 8-digit SIM
PIN and press A under OK.
8
At the Re-enter New SIM PIN Code screen, re-enter the new SIM PIN
to confirm, and press A under OK.
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Unblockingthe SIM PIN
If you forget your PIN and unsuccessfully enter it three times, access to your
phone will be blocked.
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.
IMPORTANT :
To unblock the PIN:
1
Press **05s.
2
Enter the 8-digit PUK code.
3
Press s.
4
Enter a new 4- to 8-digit SIM PIN and press s.
5
Re-enter your SIM PIN and presss.
If you unsuccessfully enter the PUK code
ten times, the SIM card is permanently
blocked and must be replaced. If this
happens, all data will be lost. You will get a
message to contact your service provider.
Contact Nextel Customer Care for
assistance. If the SIM card is blocked, the
i88sphone only allows outgoingEmergency
calls.
If you entered the codes properly, the SIM Unlocked screen displays.
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Inserting/Removing the SIM Card
IMPORTANT: If you remove your SIM card and insert it into another phone, some
IMPORTANT: Do not touch the gold-colored areas of the SIM card.
informationdoes not display when you use thenew phone with your SIM
card. All Phonebook information remains stored on your original SIM
card. The following informationdoes not display:
• Datebook Notifications • Recent Calls List
• Voice Records • Call Filtering Settings in Styles
• Personalized Settings • Information Stored in Memo
• Net Alert Notifications • Previous three GPS Enabled Locations
• Voice Names for Phonebook Entries and Shortcuts
To avoid loss or damage, do not remove your SIM card from your phone
unless absolutely necessary.
To Remove the SIM Card
1
With the phone powered off, remove the battery cover and battery. See
“Detachingthe Battery” on page 16.
2
With the antenna pointing up and
thebackof the phone exposedand
facing up, locate the SIM cover
andgentlypushitforward.
3
Lift the SIM cover up.
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