Motorola, Inc.
Consumer Advocacy Office
1307 East Algonquin Road
Schaumburg, IL 60196
www.motorola.com/iden/support
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1-800-331-6456 (United States)
1-888-390-6456 (TTY/TDD United States for hearing impaired)
1-800-461-4575 (Canada)
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may not be activated by your service provider, and/or the provider's
network settings may limit the feature’s functionality. Always contact your
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Sprint and Nextel have come together offering you more choice
and flexibility to do whatever you want, just about whenever you
want.
You can make both wireless phone calls on the Nationwide
Sprint PCS Network and Nextel Walkie-Talkie calls on the
Nextel National Network from the same phone, simplifying
your calling experience while expanding the number of
persons you can connect to. This combination gives you more
of what you need to do more of what you want.
Welcome to a future full of possibility. Welcome to Nextel
only from Sprint.
Welcome and thank you for choosing Nextel from Sprint.
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Introduction
This Phone Guide introduces you to Sprint Nextel service and
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
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.
Phone
Guide
Note:
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Due to updates in phone software, this printed guide
may not be the most current version for your phone.
Visit www.nextel.com and sign on to access the most
recent version of the phone guide.
Please refer to the Important Safety Information section
on page 180 to learn about information that helps 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.
Your Phone’s Menu
The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure. For
more information about navigating through the menus,
please see “Navigating Through Phone Menus” on page 25.
1: Personal Dictionary 2: Word Pop-up List3: Word Completion
9: PHONE INFO
1: My Phone Numbers 2: Version3: Advanced
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Getting Started
Section 1
Section 1A
Setting Up Service
In This Section
⽧ Getting Started
⽧ Setting Up Your Voicemail
⽧ Account Passwords
⽧ Getting Help
Setting up service on your new phone is quick and easy. This
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.
2Section 1A: Setting Up Service
Getting Started
Determining If Your Phone Is Already Activated
If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably
ready to use. If you received your phone in the mail, it
probably has been activated; all you need to do is unlock it. If
your phone is not activated, please call 1-866-398-0455.
You must be in an area covered by the Nationwide Sprint PCS
Tip:
Network and the Nextel National Network when you first
power up and unlock your phone.
Unlocking Your Phone
To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps:
1. Press and hold e to turn the phone on.
2. Press Unlock (right softkey).
To select a softkey, press the button directly below the text
Note:
appearing on the bottom left and right of your display screen.
Softkey actions change according to screen.
3. Enter your four-digit lock code.
If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits
Tip:
of either your Social Security number or phone number. If
neither of these works, call Nextel Customer Service.
Setting Up Service
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
encounter security messages, call Nextel Customer Service at
1-800-639-6111.
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Setting Up Your Voicemail
Unanswered phone calls are automatically transferred to
your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off.
Therefore, you may want to set up your voicemail and
personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
To set up your voicemail:
1. From standby mode, press and hold 1.
2. Follow the system prompts to:
䡲 Create your passcode.
䡲 Record your name announcement.
䡲 Record your greeting.
䡲 Choose whether to activate One-Touch Message
Access (a feature that lets you access messages
simply by pressing and holding
need for you to enter your passcode).
Voicemail Passcode
Note:
If you are concerned about unauthorized access to your
voicemail account, Nextel recommends that you enable your
voicemail passcode.
For more information about using your voicemail, see “Using
Voicemail” on page 147.
1, bypassing the
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Account Passwords
As a Nextel customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your
personal account information, your voicemail account, and
your data services account. To ensure that no one else has
access to your information, you need to create passwords to
protect your privacy.
Account Password
If you are the account owner, you have an account password
to sign on to
Customer Service. Your default account password is the last
four digits of your Social Security number or the password
you selected when you purchased your phone. If you are not
the account owner (if someone else receives the invoice for
your Nextel service), you can get a sub-account password at
www.nextel.com.
Voicemail Password
You create your voicemail password (or passcode) when you
set up your voicemail. See “Setting Up Your Voicemail” on
page 4 for more information on your voicemail password.
Data Services Password
With your ic402 by Motorola®, you may elect to set up a data
services password. This optional password may be used to
authorize purchase of Premium Services content and to
protect personal information on multi-phone accounts.
For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on
to
www.nextel.com or call Nextel Customer Service at
1-800-639-6111.
www.nextel.com and to use when calling Nextel
Setting Up Service
Section 1A: Setting Up Service5
Getting Help
Visitwww.nextel.com
You can go online to:
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 other service plans and options available.
䢇 Learn more about data services and other great products
like games, ringers, screen savers, and more.
Reaching Nextel Customer Service
You can reach Nextel Customer Service many different ways:
䢇 Dial
* 2 s
䢇 Sign on to your account at www.nextel.com.
䢇 Call us toll-free at 1-800-639-6111.
Receiving Automated Invoicing Information
For your convenience, your phone gives you access to
invoicing information on your account. This information
includes balance due, payment received, invoicing cycle, and
an estimate of the number of minutes used since your last
invoicing cycle.
To access automated invoicing information:
䊳 Press
on your phone.
* 4 s
.
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This service may not be available in all Affiliate areas.
Note:
Sprint 411
You have access to a variety of services and information
through Sprint 411, including residential, business, and
government listings; movie listings or show times; driving
directions, restaurant reservations, and major local event
information. You can get up to three pieces of information
per call, and the operator can automatically connect your call
at no additional charge.
There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411 and you are billed
for airtime.
To call Sprint 411:
䊳 Press
4 1 1 s
.
Operator Services
Operator Services provides assistance when placing collect
calls or when placing calls billed to a local telephone calling
card or to a third party.
To access Operator Services:
䊳 Press
For more information or to see the latest products and
services, visit us online at
0 s
.
www.nextel.com.
Setting Up Service
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Section 1B
Your Phone: The Basics
In This Section
⽧ Your ic402 By Motorola
⽧ Getting Started With Your Phone
⽧ Finding Your Phone Number and Walkie-Talkie Number
⽧ Basic Phone Features
⽧ Accessories
⽧ Entering Text
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. This section gives you an
overview of your phone, describes its basic features, shows
you how to power it on and off, change your battery, and
insert your SIM card.
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Your ic402 By Motorola
5. Walkie-Talkie
Button
6. Retractable
Antenna
2. Speaker Key
3. Status Light
4. Volume
Controls
1. Audio Connector
7. Smart Key
Front View of Phone
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11. TALK Key
12. Microphone
8. Earpiece
9. Softkeys
14. Navigation
Keys
16. END /
Power Key
15. OK Key
10. WEB Key
18. Keypad
Sensor
17. BACK Key
19. Display
Screen
13. Accessory Connector
Inside View of Phone
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Key Functions
1. Audio Connector allows you to plug in an optional
headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. Your
Walkie-Talkie headset can only use this connector.
The use of wireless phones while driving may cause
Note:
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 areas.
Always obey the laws and regulations on the use of these
products.
2. Speaker Key turns the speakerphone on and off during
phone calls and Walkie-Talkie calls. You can also use it to
answer phone calls in speaker mode.
3. Status Light does the following:
䡲 Flashes green to indicate you have both phone and
Walkie-Talkie service or your battery is charging.
䡲 Flashes orange to indicate you have either phone or
Walkie-Talkie service.
䡲 Flashes red to indicate you do not have service or
your battery is low.
䡲 Flashes red and green to indicate you have an
incoming call.
䡲 Flashes orange and green to indicate you have
received a message or Call Alert, or that an alarm
has expired.
4. Volume Controls allow you to adjust the ringer volume in
standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call.
5. Walkie-Talkie Button allows you to use your phone as a
long-range, digital Walkie-Talkie.
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6. Retractable Antenna can be extended to optimize your
phone’s performance during phone calls, Walkie-Talkie
calls, and data sessions.
7. Smart Key ends a phone call or Walkie-Talkie call,
forwards an incoming call to voicemail, and dismisses a
Call Alert.
8. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated phone
prompts.
9. Softkeys let you select softkey actions or menu items
corresponding to the bottom left and right of the
display screen.
10. WEB Key allows you to access the Internet.
11. TALK Key allows you to place or receive phone calls,
answer Call Waiting, and use Three-Way Calling.
12. Microphone allows the other caller to hear you clearly
when you are speaking to them.
13. Accessory Connector allows you to attach the battery
charger or other accessories to your phone.
14. Navigation Keys scroll through the phone’s menu options
and act as shortcut keys from standby mode. To assign
shortcuts to the navigation keys, see “Shortcuts” on
page 82.
15. OK Key selects the highlighted choice when navigating
through a menu. From standby mode, pressing
you to the main menu.
O
takes
16. END / Power Key ends a call. Press and hold this key for
two seconds to turn your phone on or off. You can also
use it to end any task you are engaged in and return the
phone to standby mode. When you receive an incoming
call, press it to mute the ringer; press it twice to forward
the call to voicemail.
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17. BACK Key deletes characters fromthe display screen in
text entry mode. When in a menu, press
the previous menu. This key also allows you to return to
the previous screen during a data session.
c to return to
18. Keypad Sensor detects ambient light. If Keypad Sensor is
enabled, your phone measures the available light and
determines if the keypad backlight needs to be turned
on.
19. Display Screen provides all the information you need to
operate your phone, such as incoming call notification,
Contacts, date and time, signal coverage, battery
strength, and much more.
Antenna
To optimize your phone’s performance, extend the antenna
during phone calls, Walkie-Talkie calls, and data sessions.
To extend the antenna, pull gently on the rounded tip until
the antenna is fully extended and clicks into position. When
finished with a call, retract the antenna by pushing gently on
the rounded tip until the antenna clicks into place.
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Getting Started With Your Phone
To start using your ic402 by Motorola 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.
Locating Your SIM Card
Your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card is a small card
with gold foil lodged within a larger card. This card is included
in the shrink-wrap package that also contains the phone user
guide and other documentation.
If no SIM card came with your phone, contact Nextel
Customer Service at 1-800-639-6111.
IMPORTANT
You may want to use an existing Nextel SIM card
instead of the one provided with this phone.
If your existing NEXTEL SIM card is black or yellow,
you can transfer Contacts entries stored in the SIM
card to your phone. See “Copying Contacts Entries –
SIM Card to Phone” on page 131 for an explanation
of how to do this.
After you begin using your phone with a SIM card, you cannot
switch to a different SIM card with this phone. If you need to
change SIM cards or if you require assistance, contact Nextel
Customer Service.
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Inserting Your SIM Card
To insert your SIM card:
1. Detach the SIM card from the larger card in which it is
lodged.
2. With your phone powered off, remove the battery door
and battery. See “Removing the Battery” on page 19.
3. With your fingers, carefully slide the SIM card in under
the edge, and press it gently in place.
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Important:
Do not touch the gold-colored areas of your SIM card.
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Removing Your SIM Card
Important:
To avoid losing information stored in your SIM card, do
not remove it from your phone unless absolutely
necessary.
To remove your SIM card:
1. With your phone powered off, remove the battery door
and battery. See “Removing the Battery” on page 19.
2. With your fingernail, carefully slide the SIM card out
from under the edge.
Protect your SIM card as you would any delicate object. Store
Note:
it carefully.
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Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger
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Use only Nextel-approved or Motorola-approved
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 overheats,
catches fire, or explodes, resulting in serious bodily injury,
death, or property damage.
Nextel-approved and Motorola-approved batteries and
accessories can be found at Sprint Stores, through Motorola,
or by calling 1-888-242-4187 to order. They’re also available
at
www.nextel.com – just click the Accessories link.
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 powers down.
Long light settings, searching for service, vibrate mode,
Note:
browser use, and other variables may affect battery life.
Be sure to watch your phone’s battery level indicator and
Tip:
charge the battery before it runs out of power.
You can purchase a larger battery with a longer battery life, if
needed.
Installing the Battery
To install your battery:
1. Make sure the phone is powered off.
2. Slide the release button back until it releases the
battery door.
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3. Allow the battery door to pop up, and remove it from
the back of your phone.
4. Insert the top of the battery into the battery area. Be
sure the gold-colored areas on the battery and on the
phone are touching.
5. Press the battery down to secure it.
6. Replace the battery door and press it gently until you
hear a click.
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Removing the Battery
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To remove your battery:
Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery as you
can be burned.
1. Make sure the phone is powered off.
2. Slide the release button back until the battery door
unlatches.
3. Allow the battery door to pop up, and remove it from
the back of your phone.
4. Remove the battery by lifting it out from the side.
Charging the Battery
Your phone’s Li-Ion battery is rechargeable and should be
charged 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 lose all the information you were just
working on.
For a quick check of your phone’s battery level, glance at the
battery charge indicator located on your display screen. If the
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battery charge is getting too low, the phone makes a sound
and displays a message.
Always use a Nextel-approved or Motorola-approved charger,
or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery.
Using the Charger
To use the charger provided with your phone:
1. Plug the charger into an electrical outlet.
2. Pull and rotate the connector cover.
3. Plug the other end of the charger into the accessory
connector.
Your display screen lets you know the battery is charging.
Both the battery icon and a text message show the
charging status.
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You can also charge your phone using a Motorola-approved
Tip:
USB cable and a computer that supports charging through its
USB port. You can only use a Motorola-approved USB cable.
Battery Use and Maintenance
䢇 Nextel-approved Li-Ion chargers provide optimum
performance. Other chargers may not charge the Li-Ion
battery, only partially charge it, or may yield a reduced
number of lifetime charge cycles
䢇 Extreme temperatures degrade battery performance. Do
not store the battery where temperatures exceed 140°F
(60°C) or fall below -4°F (-20°C).
䢇 Li-Ion batteries have a self-discharge rate and, without
use, lose about 1% of their charge per day.
Turning Your Phone On and Off
To turn your phone on:
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold e 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. See
“Setting Your Phone’s Security” on page 87 for more
information.
To turn your phone off:
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold e.
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Finding Your Phone Number and
Walkie-Talkie Number
My Info lets you view your phone number, Walkie-Talkie
number, and other information.
To view information about your phone:
1. Press O > Contacts > My Info.
2. Scroll to see your information:
䡲 Mobile lists your phone number.
䡲 Wa lk ie -Tal kie lists your Walkie-Talkie number.
Press Options (right softkey) and select Edit. You can now
enter your name, home and work numbers, and email, if you
want. See “Entering Text” on page 29 for more instructions
on how to do this.
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Basic Phone Features
Congratulations on purchasing your new ic402 by Motorola.
Your phone is lightweight, durable, and easy-to-use. It offers
many significant features and service options.
The following list previews some of those features and
provides page numbers where you can find out more:
䢇 Dual-mode capability allows you to make both Nextel
Walkie-Talkie calls on the Nextel National Network
and traditional wireless phone calls on the Nationwide
Sprint PCS Network. Walkie-Talkie calls include WalkieTalkie, Group Walkie-Talkie, Talkgroup, and Direct Talk
calls (page 35).
䢇 Walkie-Talkie button lights up whenever you receive a
Walkie-Talkie call (page 47).
䢇 The wireless browser provides access to the wireless
Internet (page 161).
䢇 Games, ringers, screen savers, and other applications can
be downloaded to make your phone as unique as you are
(page 167). Additional charges may apply.
䢇 SMS Text Messaging (page 153) provides quick and
convenient messaging capabilities.
䢇 The Contacts list allows you to store up to 900 entries
(page 115). Contacts stores Walkie-Talkie numbers, phone
numbers, and other information in an easy-to-use,
integrated format.
䢇 The built-in Calendar offers several personal information
management features to help you manage your busy
lifestyle (page 134).
䢇 Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in
connection with location-based services (page 76).
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䢇 Word English Text Input lets you quickly type messages
with one key press per letter (page 30).
Viewing Status Information
Your phone shows status information on its display screen.
Here are some of your phone’s status indicators.
indicates your current signal strength. (The more
lines you have, the stronger your signal.)
indicates you are in Airplane mode.
indicates no service is available.
indicates you have Walkie-Talkie coverage.
indicates you are “roaming” off the Nationwide
Sprint PCS Network.
indicates the Walkie-Talkie speaker is on.
indicates the Walkie-Talkie speaker is off.
indicates your phone is operating in TTY (Text
Teleph o ne) m ode .
indicates your phone is set to ring for incoming
calls.
indicates a Walkie-Talkie call is in progress.
indicates a Talkgroup call is in progress.
indicates a Group Walkie-Talkie call is in progress.
indicates a Direct Talk call is in progress.
indicates you have received a Call Alert.
indicates a phone call is in progress.
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indicates you missed a phone call.
indicates you missed a Walkie-Talkie call or a
Talkgroup call.
indicates you have voicemail messages. (Press and
1 to call your voicemail box.)
hold
indicates you have new text messages (icon flashes
for urgent messages).
indicates your phone’s location feature is on.
indicates your phone’s location feature is off.
indicates your data connection is established.
When data is being transferred, the red arrows
blink.
indicates battery charge level (icon shown is full).
Navigating Through Phone Menus
The navigation keys on your phone allows you to scroll
through menus quickly and easily. The scroll bar at the right
of the menu keeps track of your position in the menu at all
times.
To navigate through a menu, simply press your navigation
keys up or down. For a diagram of your phone’s menu, please
see “Your Phone’s Menu” on page iii.
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Selecting Menu Items
As you navigate through the menu, menu options are
highlighted. Select an item by highlighting it and pressing
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O
.
For example, if you want to see your volume settings:
1. Press O to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings by pressing 9 or by highlighting it and
pressing
O.
3. Select Sounds by pressing 1 or by highlighting it and
pressing
O.
4. Select Vol um e by pressing 2 or by highlighting it and
pressing
Note:
O.
For the purposes of this guide, the above steps condense into
“Press O > Settings > Sounds > Volume.”
Backing Up Within a Menu
䊳 To go to the previous menu, press c.
䊳 To return to standby mode, press e.
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Help
Your phone contains an in-device help program to help you
understand complicated or seldom used features. When you
access a feature, Help sometimes appears as a menu item or
softkey. Select Help and read the text for a quick overview of
the feature. For more information, refer to this guide.
Phone Basics
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Accessories
Your phone comes with a Li-Ion battery and charger.
Various accessories are available for use with your ic402
phone, including a higher capacity battery (with a larger
battery door), cases, vehicle power chargers, data cables,
hands-free accessories, and more.
To make communicating in Walkie-Talkie easier, the Motorola
Walkie-Talkie headset allows hands-free operation. You can
use it for phone calls as well as Walkie-Talkie calls.
To order additional accessories, go to
1-888-242-4187. You can also contact your Nextel Authorized
Representative or stop by any Sprint Store. For information on
Sprint Store locations, go to
www.sprintstorelocator.com.
www.nextel.com or call
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Entering Text
Selecting a Character Input Mode
Your phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters,
punctuation, and numbers whenever you are prompted to
enter text (for example, when adding a Contacts entry or
when using SMS Text Messaging).
To change the character input mode:
1. When you display a screen where you can enter text,
press Options (right softkey) to change the character
input mode.
2. Select one of the following options:
䡲 Word En glish to enter text using a predictive text
entering system that reduces the keys that need to
be pressed while entering a word (see page 30).
䡲 Multi-Tap to cycle through the alpha characters
associated with the letters on the keypad (see
page 31).
䡲 Numbers to enter numbers by pressing the numbers
on the keypad (see page 32).
䡲 Sym bols to enter symbols (see page 32).
䡲 Word Sp anish to enter Spanish text using predictive
text like Word English (see page 30).
When entering text, press * to change letter capitalization.
Tip:
An additional option (Insert Preset Msg) is available when
using messaging. See “Using Preset Messages” on page 154.
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Entering Characters Using Word English Text Input
Word English Text Input lets you enter text into your phone
by pressing keys just once per letter. (To select the
Wor d En gli sh mode when entering text, see “Selecting a
Character Input Mode” on page 29.)
Word English Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using
an intuitive word database and creates a suitable word. (The
word may change as you type.)
To enter a word using Word English Text Input:
1. Select the Word English character input mode. (See
“Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 29.)
2. Press the corresponding keys once per letter to enter a
word (for example, to enter the word “Bill,” press
4 5
2
single character. Press and hold
entry.)
If the word you want is not displayed after you have
entered all the letters, press the navigation key down to
scroll through other word options. A pop-up list appears
with the word options.
To keep this pop-up list from appearing, press O >Settings
Tip:
>Others >TextInput >WordPop-upList >Manual (rather than
Automatic).
). (If you make a mistake, press c to erase a
5
c to delete an entire
To accept a word and insert a space, press
– or –
To accept a word completion (such as “Billion” when you
entered “Bill”), press the navigation key right.
To turn word completion on or off, press O >Settings >Others
Tip:
>TextInput >WordCompletion >On
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#.
or Off.
Adding a Word to the Word English Database
If a word you want to enter is not displayed as an option
when you are using Word English Text Input, you can add it to
the database.
To add a word to the Word English Text Input database:
1. Select the Multi-Tap character input mode. (See
“Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 29.)
2. Enter the word using multi-tap text entry. (See
“Entering Characters Using Multi-Tap Mode” on
page 31.) The word appears as an option the next time
you scroll through options during Word English Text
Input.
To turn the dictionary on or off, press O > Settings > Others
Tip:
>TextInput >PersonalDictionary >On
or Off.
Entering Characters Using Multi-Tap Mode
To enter characters by tapping the keypad:
1. Select the Multi-Tap mode. (See “Selecting a Character
Input Mode” on page 29.)
2. Press the corresponding keys repeatedly until the
desired letter appears. (For example, to enter the word
“Bill,” press
and
c to erase a single character. Press and hold c to erase
an entire word.
By default, the first letter of an entry is capitalized and the
following letters are lowercased. After a character is entered,
the cursor automatically advances to the next space after two
seconds or when you enter a character on a different key.
2 twice, 4 three times, 5 three times,
5 three times again). If you make a mistake, press
䊳 Select the Numbers mode and press the appropriate key.
(See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 29.)
To enter symbols:
䊳 Select the Symbol s mode. (See “Selecting a Character
Input Mode” on page 29.) To enter a symbol, press the
appropriate key indicated on the display screen.
32Section 1B: Your Phone: The Basics
Using Your Phone
Section 2
Section 2A
Making and Answering Calls
In This Section
⽧ Typ es o f Ca lls
⽧ Making and Answering Phone Calls
⽧ Making and Answering Nextel Walkie-Talkie Calls
⽧ Making and Answering Talkgroup Calls
⽧ Making and Answering Nextel Direct Talk Calls
⽧ Using Call Alerts
⽧ Keeping Track
Your ic402 by Motorola offers many different ways to connect to
your family, friends, and associates. In addition to traditional
wireless phone calls, you can make Nextel Walkie-Talkie calls
to both individuals and groups, participate in Talkgroups, use
nextel Direct Talk, and send Call Alerts.
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Types of Calls
With the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, Nextel WalkieTalkie, and your ic402 by Motorola, you have the following
traditional wireless phone and Walkie-Talkie services
available to you:
䢇 Digital Wireless Phone Calls offer clear calls and many extra
services, including missed call notification, three-way
calling, speakerphone, and speed dialing (page 36).
䢇 Digital Nextel Walkie-Talkie Calls allow two-way radio
communication with other Nextel Walkie-Talkie users
within the Nextel National Network (page 45).
䢇 Group Walkie-Talkie Calls allow coast-to-coast two-way
radio calling to up to 20 Nextel Walkie-Talkie customers
simultaneously (page 50).
䢇 Talkgroup Calls allow two-way radio calling to up to 100
Group Walkie-Talkie calls and Talkgroup calls, please see
“Difference Between Group Walkie-Talkie and Talkgroup
Calls” on page 54.
䢇 Nextel Direct Talk Calls allow two-way radio
communication between two or more Direct Talk-capable
phones. These calls are not made on the network
(page 57).
Please see your service plan for information on pricing.
Note:
Making Calls
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Making and Answering Phone Calls
Making Calls
Placing a traditional, wireless phone call from your phone is
as easy as making a call from any landline phone.
To make a phone call using your keypad:
1. Make sure your phone is on and open.
2. Enter a phone number from standby mode. (If you make
a mistake while dialing, press
time. Press and hold
c to erase the entire number.)
3. Press s. (To make a call when you are roaming and Call
Guard is enabled, see “Using Call Guard” on page 103.)
4. Press e or close the phone when you are finished.
To redial your last outgoing call, press s twice.
Tip:
Answering Calls
To answer an incoming call:
1. Make sure your phone is on.
When your phone is off, incoming phone calls go directly to
Note:
voicemail.
If you are on another phone call or Walkie-Talkie call, or using
data services, please see “Keeping Track” on page 65.
to erase one digit at a
c
2. Press s to answer an incoming call.
– or –
Press Answer (left softkey).
When the phone is closed, you can answer a call by
Note:
pressing t.
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Depending on your phone’s settings, you may also answer
incoming calls by opening the phone or by pressing any
number key. See “Call Answer Mode” on page 82 for more
information.
Your phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following
ways:
䢇 The phone rings or vibrates.
䢇 The status light flashes green and red.
䢇 The backlight illuminates.
䢇 The display screen show an incoming call notification. If
the incoming call is from a number stored in your
Contacts, the entry’s name and/or number appears.
Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled
Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming
charges when making or receiving calls while outside the
Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Please see “Controlling Your
Roaming Experience” on page 99 for more information about
roaming.
To answer a call when you are roaming and Call Guard is
enabled:
䊳 Press e and select Ye s (left softkey) to answer the call.
(See “Using Call Guard” on page 103 for additional
information.)
Ending a Call
To disconnect a call when you are finished:
䊳 Close the phone or press e.
Making Calls
When the phone is closed, you can end a call by pressing ..
Note:
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Missed Phone Calls
Missed phone calls are forwarded to voicemail.
Calling Emergency Numbers
You can place calls to 911 (dial 911 and press s), even if
your phone is locked or your account is restricted.
During an emergency call, press Options (right softkey) to
display your options.
When you place an emergency call, your phone automatically
enters Emergency mode. Your phone exits Emergency mode a
few minutes after you end the emergency call.
To exit Emergency mode, do one of the following:
䊳 Wait until your phone exits Emergency mode.
䊳 Dial a non-emergency phone number.
Emergency Mode and Walkie-Talkie Calls
Your phone’s Walkie-Talkie functionality impacts Emergency
mode as follows:
䢇 If your phone has only been provisioned for Walkie-Talkie
service, you cannot make emergency calls.
䢇 You cannot make or receive any Walkie-Talkie calls when
your phone is in Emergency mode.
䢇 If you are on a Walkie-Talkie call, you must wait until the
phone reconnects to a cellular network before attempting
to make an emergency 911 call.
䢇 You may be in an area that has Walkie-Talkie coverage,
but no cellular network coverage. If so, you will not be
able to make emergency calls.
Emergency Mode With an Inactive SIM Card
You can still make emergency calls if your SIM card is not
working or if your SIM security code is not being accepted.
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Enhanced 911 (E911) Information
This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System
(GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911 emergency location
services where available.
When you place an emergency 911 call, the GPS feature of
your phone begins to seek information to calculate your
approximate location. Depending on several variables,
including availability and access to satellite signals, it may
take up to 30 seconds or more to determine and report your
approximate location.
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IMPORTANT
Always report your location to the 91 1 operator when
placing an emergency call.
emergency call takers, known as Public Safety
Answering Points (PSAPs) may not be equipped to
receive GPS location information from your phone.
Some designated
In-Call Options
Pressing Options (right softkey) during a call displays a list of
features you may use during the course of a call. To select an
option, highlight it, and press
available:
䢇 Select Speaker On to route the phone’s audio through the
speaker. You can adjust the speaker volume using the
volume keys on the side of the phone.
䢇 Select Speaker Off to use the phone’s earpiece.
You can also turn the speakerphone on or off by pressing t
Note:
during a phone call.
Due to higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your
ear during speakerphone use.
䢇 Contacts opens your phone’s address book.
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O. The following options are
䢇 3-Way Call lets you initiate a three-way call
(see page 156).
䢇 Record Recipient creates a Voice Record of the call.
䢇 Phone Info. opens your Phone Info menu.
䢇 Messaging opens your Messaging menu.
䢇 Call History opens your Call History menu.
䢇 Calendar opens your appointment Calendar.
䢇 Tools opens your Tools menu.
During a call, the left softkey button functions as the Mute
button. Press it to mute the phone’s microphone for privacy.
Press it again to Unmute the phone.
End-of-Call Options
After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number
that is not in your Contacts, the phone number and the
duration of the call are displayed. After finishing the call,
press Options (right softkey) and then select Save to store the
number to Contacts.
If you have just finished a call with someone listed in your
Contacts, the entry’s name and the duration of the call are
displayed.
The End-of-Call options are not displayed for calls identified
Note:
as No ID or Restricted.
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Saving a Phone Number
Your phone can store up to five phone numbers in each
Contacts entry. Each entry’s name can contain 24 characters.
Your phone automatically sorts the Contacts entries
alphabetically. (For more information, see “Using Contacts”
on page 115.)
To save a number from standby mode:
1. Enter a phone number.
2. Press Options (right softkey).
3. Select Save and press O.
4. Select As New Entry and press O. Use the numeric
keypad to enter the new contact name, then press Save
(left softkey).
– or –
Select To Existing Entry and press
entry where you want to save the number and press
then press Save (left softkey).
O. Scroll to the existing
Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses
You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with
automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing
numbers.
There are two types of pauses available on your phone:
䢇 Hard Pause sends the next set of numbers when you
press the left softkey.
䢇 2Sec Pause automatically sends the next set of numbers
after two seconds.
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O,
You can have multiple pauses in a phone number and
Note:
combine two-second pauses with hard pauses.
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To dial or save phone numbers with pauses:
1. Enter the phone number.
2. Press Options (right softkey) and select either Hard Pause
or 2Sec Pause.
3. Enter additional numbers.
Press
s to dial the number.
– or –
Press Options (right softkey) and select Save to save the
number in your Contacts.
When dialing a number with a hard pause, press
Note:
OK (left softkey) to send the next set of numbers.
Plus (+) Code Dialing
When placing international calls, you can use Plus Code
Dialing to automatically enter the international access code
for your location. From the United States, this number is
usually 011.
To make a call using Plus Code Dialing:
1. Press and hold 0 until a “+” appears on your display
screen.
2. Dial the country code and phone number you’re calling
and press
is automatically dialed, followed by the country code
and phone number.)
s. (The access code for international dialing
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Abbreviated Dialing
You can set up your phone to make calls using just the last
four digits of the number. Your phone automatically prepends
the first digits (for example, the area code and prefix).
You must enable Abbreviated Dialing and define the first
digits before you can use this feature. To set up Abbreviated
Dialing, see “Calling Options” on page 83.
To make a call using only the last four digits of the number:
1. Enter the last four digits of a phone number.
2. Press s.
Dialing From Contacts
To dial directly from a Contacts entry:
1. Press Contacts (left softkey).
2. Scroll to the phone numberyou want to call and
press
s.
– or –
To call another number from the entry, use the
navigation keys to scroll left and right until you reach
the phone number you wish to call and press
To make a Walkie-Talkie call, press Contac ts (left softkey),
Tip:
find the number you want to call, and press and hold the
Walkie-Talkie button.
s.
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Using Speed Dialing
You can store up to 900 numbers in your phone’s speed dial
memory. With this feature, you can speed dial entries using
one key press for locations 2-9, two key presses for locations
10-99, and three key presses for locations 100-900.
You must enable speed dialing before you can use it. See
Note:
“Calling Options” on page 83 for instructions.
Speed dialing is not available when you are roaming; when
you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, you
must always dial using 11 digits (1 + area code + number).
For Speed Dial locations 2-9 (One-Touch Dialing):
䊳 Press and hold the appropriate key for approximately
two seconds. The display screen confirms that the
number has been dialed when it shows “Calling...”.
For Speed Dial locations 10-99 (Two-Touch Dialing):
1. Press the first digit.
2. Press and hold the second digit for approximately two
seconds. The display screen confirms that the number
has been dialed when it shows “Calling...”.
For Speed Dial locations 100-900 (Three-Touch Dialing):
1. Press the first two digits.
2. Press and hold the third digit for approximately two
seconds. The display screen confirms that the number
has been dialed when it shows “Calling...”.
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Making and Answering
Nextel Walkie-Talkie Calls
Making Nextel Walkie-Talkie Calls
To make a Walkie-Talkie call:
1. Enter the Walkie-Talkie number you want to call. (See
“Dialing Walkie-Talkie Numbers” below.)
2. Press and hold the Walkie-Talkie button on the side of
your phone. Begin talking after your phone emits a
chirping sound.
3. Release the Walkie-Talkie button to listen.
A Walkie-Talkie call ends automatically after there is no
activity on the call for several seconds.
When the phone is closed, you can end a call by pressing ..
Note:
Dialing Walkie-Talkie Numbers
Every Walkie-Talkie number has three parts —
䢇 An area ID.
䢇 A network ID.
䢇 A member ID.
An asterisk separates each part (for example: 999*999*9999).
When you enter a number containing all three parts, you
must separate them with asterisks.
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The number of digits in each part of a Walkie-Talkie number
Note:
may vary. For example, your Walkie-Talkie number may be
formatted as 999*999*9999, while another valid number
may appear as 555*555555*55.
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When you store a Walkie-Talkie number in Contacts, it is good
Tip:
practice to include the whole number, including the asterisks.
Using Just the Member ID
If you are contacting someone sharing your network and area
IDs, you only need to enter the member ID.
To make a Walkie-Talkie call using only the member ID:
1. Enter the member ID of a Walkie-Talkie number.
2. Press and hold the Walkie-Talkie button on the side of
your phone. Continue as you would on any Walkie-Talkie
call.
Using Stored Walkie-Talkie Numbers
You can also make Walkie-Talkie calls using numbers stored in
Contacts or Call History. Just access the appropriate
Walkie-Talkie number and make the call. This makes it easy to
call frequently-used Walkie-Talkie numbers.
To access a Walkie-Talkie number from Call History:
䊳 Press O > Call History > All Calls or Walkie-Talkie.
and highlight the Walkie-Talkie number you want.
To access a Walkie-Talkie number from Contacts:
1. Press Contacts (left softkey).
2. Scroll to and highlight the contact you want to call.
3. Use the navigation keys to scroll left and right to find
the Walkie-Talkie number (if it is not the first number
displayed).
Scroll to
WLK-TLK Contacts
WLK-TLK Contacts filters Contacts and Call History to display
only Walkie-Talkie numbers.
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To access a Walkie-Talkie number using WLK-TLK Contacts:
1. Press O > Walk ie- Talk ie > WLK-TLK Contacts.
2. Use your left and right navigation keys to select
Contacts or Call History.
3. Scroll to and highlight the Walkie-Talkie number you
want to call.
Answering Nextel Walkie-Talkie Calls
When you receive a Walkie-Talkie call, your phone emits a
chirping sound or vibrates, and the Walkie-Talkie button
lights up. You then hear the voice of your caller.
To answer a Walkie-Talkie call:
1. Wait for the caller to finish speaking.
2. Press and hold the Walkie-Talkie button on the side of
your phone. Continue as you would on any Walkie-Talkie
call.
3. Press e to end the call.
A Walkie-Talkie call ends automatically after there is no
activity on the call for several seconds.
If your phone is closed, you can end a call by pressing ..
Note:
Sending Contact Information
Use Send via WLK-TLK to send your own (or another’s) contact
information to a Walkie-Talkie user.
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Setting Up Send via WLK-TLK
By default, your phone automatically sends your personal
information every time you make a Walkie-Talkie call. You can
turn this functionality off or modify how much information
you want to send.
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To setup Send via WLK-TLK:
1. Press O > Contacts > My Info.
2. Press Options (right softkey) and then select
Setup Send via W-T.
3. Clear or select Auto Send My Info as desired by
pressing
O.
4. Clear or select the contact information you want to send
— Mobile, Home, Work , and E-mail — by pressing
after each selection.
5. Select Save (left softkey).
You will probably want to set up your My Info screen to
Note:
contain other contact information, like your name and
other phone numbers. See “Finding Your Phone Number
and Walkie-Talkie Number” on page 22 for more details.
Using Send via WLK-TLK
You can use Send via WLK-TLK during a Walkie-Talkie call to
send contact information to the person you are speaking to.
You can also initiate Send via WLK-TLK from Contacts or Call
History.
To send contact information using Send via WLK-TLK during a
Walkie-Talkie call:
1. Begin a Walkie-Talkie call in the regular manner.
2. Release the Walkie-Talkie button.
3. Press Options (right softkey).
4. To send your own contact information to the caller,
select Send My Phone Info.
– or –
To send another’s contact information to the caller,
select Send A Contact, scroll to the contact you want to
send, and then press Select (left softkey).
O
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5. Press and hold the Walkie-Talkie button to send the
information.
To send contact information from Contacts to a Walkie-Talkie
user:
1. Press O > Contacts > Find All Names.
2. Highlight the Contacts entry you want to send.
3. Press Options (right softkey) and then select
Send via WLK-TLK.
䡲 If you chose an entry that does not contain a Walkie-
Talkie number, your phone displays a list of numbers
capable of receiving Send via WLK-TLK information.
䡲 If you chose an entry that is capable of receiving
Send via WLK-TLK information, choose This Contact
To.
4. Scroll to the entry you want to send the information to,
and then press
O.
5. Press and hold the Walkie-Talkie button to send the
information.
To send your own contact information from Contacts to a
Walkie-Talkie user:
1. Press O > Contacts > Find All Names.
2. Highlight the Contacts entry you want to send your
information to.
3. Press Options (right softkey) and then select
Send via WLK-TLK.
4. Select My Phone Info.
5. Press and hold the Walkie-Talkie button to send the
information.
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You can also use the All Calls and Walkie-Talkie lists in Call
Note:
History to Send via WLK-TLK. Press O > Call History > All Calls or
Walkie-Talkie.
Nextel Group Walkie-Talkie Calls
A Group Walkie-Talkie call is made to multiple Walkie-Talkie
users at the same time. You can call up to 20 persons
anywhere on the Nextel National Network on their Group
Walkie-Talkie compatible phones.
These Groups do not have established memberships. They are
created by you or other Group Walkie-Talkie users. A Group
can be set up for one-time use or it can be stored in Contacts
for repeated use.
For information on creating Groups and storing them in
Contacts, see “Contacts Entries for Walkie-Talkie Groups and
Talkgroups” on page 125.
Making Nextel Group Walkie-Talkie Calls
To make a Group Walkie-Talkie call:
1. From Contacts or the appropriate Call History list, scroll
to and select the Group you want to call.
2. Press the Walkie-Talkie button and continue as if
making a regular Walkie-Talkie call.
You can also highlight a call from WLK-TLK Contacts. Press
Note:
O > Wal kie -Tal ki e > WLK-TLK Contacts > Contacts or Call History.
Creating a Group Using WLK-TLK Contacts
Use WLK-TLK Contacts to create a Group and make a Group
Walkie-Talkie call quickly. Or, you can save it to Contacts and
then make the Group Walkie-Talkie call.
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To create a Group using WLK-TLK Contacts:
1. Press O > Walk ie- Talk ie > WLK-TLK Contacts.
2. Use the left and right navigation keys to select Contacts
or Call History.
3. Highlight each entry you want to call and press O to
make each selection.
4. To make a Walkie-Talkie Group call, press and hold the
Walkie-Talkie button
– or –
To save the Group, press Options (right softkey) and
select Save Group. Enter the Name, Category, and then
press Save (left softkey). You can then make a Group
Walkie-Talkie call.
Answering Group Walkie-Talkie Calls
When you receive a Group Walkie-Talkie call, the name of the
Group appears on your display screen. Answer a Group
Walkie-Talkie call in the same way you answer a regular
Walkie-Talkie call. Only one person may speak on a Group call
at a time.
Group Walkie-Talkie Call Information
While you are on a Group Walkie-Talkie call, the following
appears on the display screen:
䢇 The name of the Group.
䢇 The name or the Walkie-Talkie number of the person
speaking.
䢇 The number of participants in the Group Walkie-Talkie
call.
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Group Walkie-Talkie Call Details
During a Group Walkie-Talkie call, you can view details about
the other Group members, such as their name, Walkie-Talkie
number, and their status on the call.
To view call details while on a Group Walkie-Talkie call:
䊳 Press Details (right softkey).
Your display screen shows the names of the Group members
next to an icon identifying their status on the call.
The Group member who is currently
speaking.
A Group member who is active on the Group
call, but is not speaking.
A Group member who has exited the call.
A Group member who could not be reached
on the Group call.
A Group member whose status is unknown.
Sharing Groups
You share Groups by saving Groups from calls you
participated in and by sending Groups to other callers.
To store Groups from Call History:
1. Press O > Call History > All Calls or Walkie-Talkie.
2. From the list, select the Group you want.
3. Press Options (right softkey) and then select Save.
4. Select As New Entry, complete the Contacts entry, and
then press Save (left softkey).
– or –
Select Replace Entry and press
O.
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Using Send via WLK-TLK
Use Send via WLK-TLK to forward an established Group to
another Walkie-Talkie user.
2. Scroll to the Group you want to send and then press
Options (right softkey).
3. Select Send via WLK-TLK.
4. Select Yes or No to include or exclude yourself from the
Group.
If you choose to include yourself and the list already contains
Note:
the maximum number of members, you will be prompted
that the list is full. You will then be excluded from the list.
5. Use the left and right navigation keys to select Contacts
or Call History.
6. Highlight the caller you want to forward the Group to
and press
O.
7. Push the Walkie-Talkie button to send the Group.
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Making and Answering Talkgroup Calls
A Talkgroup is a predetermined group of Walkie-Talkie users,
created by an account administrator. They can contain up to
100 members.
Difference Between Group Walkie-Talkie and
Talkgroup Calls
In a Group Walkie-Talkie call, you or another caller determines
who can participate in the call. By contrast, participation in a
Talkgroup is determined by an administrator. Here are the
ways Group Walkie-Talkie and Talkgroup calls differ.
GroupTalkgroup
Icon
Geography
Maximum Size
Set-up
Nationwide.All users in a Talkgroup
21
(including
originator).
Dynamically,
via your
phone.
must share the same
network and area IDs and
be physically present in
their home market.
100.
Predefined by an account
administrator.
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Joining a Talkgroup
To participate in a Talkgroup, the account administrator must
first add you to the membership and then you must “join”
the Talkgroup.
To join a Talkgroup:
1. Press Contacts (left softkey).
2. Scroll to the Talkgroup you want to join.
3. Press Join (left softkey).
You can now receive communications from other members of
this Talkgroup.
You will hear all active Talkgroup conversations on your
phone. To silence them, go to
O > Settings > Walkie-Talkie >
Tal kgro up Sil ent and then select On. See “Silencing Talkgroup
Calls” on page 86 for more information.
You can create a Contacts entry for the Talkgroup or save a
Note:
Talkgroup from Call History. See “Creating Talkgroup Entries”
on page 127 for more information.
Adding More Talkgroups
You can be included in additional Talkgroups by doing one of
the following:
䢇 Using Talkgroup Management at www.nextel.com. You
must be an account administrator to use Talkgroup
Management.
䢇 Contacting your Nextel Sales Representative at the time
of activation.
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You can only in participate in (“join”) one Talkgroup at a time.
Note:
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Making Talkgroup Calls
To make Talkgroup calls:
1. Press # and then enter the Talkgroup number using the
keypad.
– or –
Select the Talkgroup from Contacts, the All Calls and
Wal ki e-Ta lk ie lists in Call History, or from
WLK-TLK Contacts.
2. Press the Walkie-Talkie button and continue as if
making a Walkie-Talkie call.
Receiving Talkgroup Calls
To answer a Talkgroup call:
䊳 Answer it as you would a regular Walkie-Talkie call.
Only one person at a time may speak on a Talkgroup call. The
Walkie-Talkie number or name of the person who is speaking
appears on the display screen below the Talkgroup number.
During and immediately after a Talkgroup call ends, press
Options (right softkey). Your phone displays actions you can
take at this time.
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Making and Answering
Nextel Direct Talk Calls
Direct Talk allows for two-way radio communication
“off the network” between two or more phones equipped
with this capability. This feature is very useful in areas
without network coverage.
You can make –
䢇 Code calls – two-way radio calls conducted off the network
and using open channels and codes. In these calls, anyone
using your same channel and code can hear your
conversation.
䢇 Private calls – two-way radio calls conducted off the
network and using the wireless phone numbers of the
participants. In these calls, others using the same channel
cannot listen in.
When using Direct Talk mode, the two phones should be a
minimum of six feet apart to maximize performance and
improve transmission range. You can only make Direct Talk
calls to users located within your range. This varies according
to terrain, man-made structures, and atmospheric conditions.
The following features are not available while in Direct Talk
mode:
䢇 On-network phone calls.
䢇 On-network Walkie-Talkie, Group Walkie-Talkie, Talkgroup
calls, and Call Alerts.
䢇 Data Services.
䢇 Sending and receiving messages.
䢇 Call timer.
䢇 Sending Call Alerts.
䢇 Call forwarding.
Making Calls
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Setting Your Phone to Direct Talk
Before you and another caller can use Direct Talk, both of your
phones must be set to Direct Talk mode.
To set your phone to Direct Talk:
1. Press O > Walk ie- Talk ie > Direct Talk.
2. Press Select (left softkey).
After a few seconds, your channel and code appear on the
display screen, and Direct Talk R... appears on the top of the
screen. Your phone displays the last channel and code used
for Direct Talk.
To return to network mode from Direct Talk:
䊳 In Direct Talk mode, press Options (right softkey) and
then select Exit Direct Talk.
After a few seconds, your phone returns to network service.
Direct Talk Setup Options
You can set up your phone to alert you and remind you
whenever you are in Direct Talk mode.
To determine whether your phone confirms a switch to and from
Direct Talk:
1. In Direct Talk mode, press Options (right softkey) and
then select Direct Talk Setup.
2. Check or clear Switch Confirmation as desired.
3. Press Done (left softkey).
To set your phone to remind you periodically that you are in
Direct Talk mode:
1. In Direct Talk mode, press Options (right softkey) and
then select Direct Talk Setup.
2. Check Reminder Tone.
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3. Press your navigation key down and press O.
4. Select the time interval for the reminder tone.
5. Press Done (left softkey)
Code Direct Talk Calls
Your phone has 10 channels and 15 codes within each
channel. Channels represent the radio frequencies on which
you make and receive Direct Talk calls. Codes allow you to
minimize interference from others using the same channel as
you.
To make Direct Talk Code calls, both parties must be on the
same channel and code and have their phones set to Direct
Talk. Be aware that others using both your same code and
channel can hear your conversation. And, you can hear their
conversations as well.
To set a channel and code:
1. In Direct Talk mode, press Options (right softkey) and
then select Edit Channel/Code.
2. With Channel number field highlighted, use your up and
down navigation keys to set a channel number and
press
O.
3. Press your navigation key down.
4. With Code number field highlighted, use your up and
down navigation keys to set a code number and
press
O.
5. Select Done (left softkey).
Making Calls
Making and Receiving Code Calls in Direct Talk Mode
To make a Code call using Direct Talk:
䊳 In Direct Talk mode, make a Walkie-Talkie call in the
regular way. Your phone displays Direct Talk Transmitting,
along with the channel and code selected.
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The tone emitted from your phone when making a
Direct Talk call is four beeps and sounds different from the
tone heard on Walkie-Talkie calls conducted on the network.
If you receive an error message, this means:
䢇 There may be no parties on your channel or code.
䢇 You are out of range.
When you receive a Code call using Direct Talk, your phone
displays Direct Talk Transmitting, along with the channel and
code selected. Answer a Direct Talk Code call just like you
would any other Walkie-Talkie call.
Private Direct Talk Calls
Private Direct Talk allows you to silence all the calls on a
channel that are not directed specifically at you. To do this,
you must first set your phone to Private Only.
To set your phone to Private Only:
1. In Direct Talk mode, press Options (right softkey) and
then select Edit Channel/Code.
2. With Channel number field highlighted, use your up and
down navigation keys to set a channel number and
press
O.
3. Select Private Only and press O.
4. Select Done (left softkey).
To reach you, other Direct Talk callers must be on your same
channel and dial your 10-digit wireless phone number to
reach you.
Receiving a Private Direct Talk Call
The number or name of the person who initiated the call
appears on your display screen. Answer the call in the same
way you answer a regular Walkie-Talkie call.
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A Private Direct Talk call ends a short time after the last party
releases the Walkie-Talkie button.The display screen returns
to Direct Talk standby mode.
You do not need to set your phone to Private Only to
Note:
receive Private calls. As long as you are on the same
channel as your caller, you can receive Private Direct Talk
calls.
Making a Private Direct Talk Call
You can make Private Direct Talk calls to any person on your
same channel. You do not need to set your phone to Private
Only.
To make a private Direct Talk Call:
1. In Direct Talk mode, enter the 10-digit wireless phone
number of the person you want to call on your channel.
(You can also scroll to the number in Contacts or
Call History.)
2. Make the call in the same way you make a regular
Walkie-Talkie call. The number or name of the person
you are calling appears on your display screen.
If you receive an error message, it means:
䢇 You may not be using a valid wireless phone number.
䢇 The person that you are trying to reach may not be in
Direct Talk mode.
䢇 The person that you are trying to reach is set to a different
channel, or is out of range.
Making Calls
Receiving All Calls on a Channel
You can set your phone to receive all Direct Talk transmissions
that are within range and set to the same channel. Do this by
selecting Receive All, instead of a code.
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However, you cannot initiate a call when the code is set to
Receive All. If you press the Walkie-Talkie button to initiate a
Walkie-Talkie call and your code is set to Receive All, you
receive an error message.
To set the code to Receive All:
1. In Direct Talk mode, press Options (right softkey) and
then select Edit Channel/Code.
2. With Channel number field highlighted, use your up and
down navigation keys to set a channel number and
press
O.
3. Select Receive All and press O.
4. Select Done (left softkey).
Making Emergency Calls While in Direct Talk Mode
If you attempt to make an emergency 911 call while in Direct
Talk mode, your phone automatically exits Direct Talk mode
and attempts to find a network signal.
If you are out of network coverage, your phone cannot make
an emergency 911 call until you return to a network coverage
area. You must wait until the phone reconnects to a network
before attempting to make an emergency 911 call.
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Using Call Alerts
Sending a Call Alert lets the recipient know you want to talk
to him or her on a Walkie-Talkie call. When you send a Call
Alert, the recipient’s phone alerts them and displays your
name or Walkie-Talkie number.
Sending Call Alerts
To send a Call Alert:
1. Enter the Walkie-Talkie number you want to send the
alert to.
2. Press Alert (left softkey).
3. Press the Walkie-Talkie button until Alert Sent to appears
on the display screen.
If the alert is not successful, this may mean the person you
are trying to reach is on a call or has the phone turned off.
You can send a Call Alert from Call History or Contacts. Find
Note:
the Walkie-Talkie nu mber you want to send a Call Alert to and
continue as explained above.
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Responding to a Call Alert
You can set a distinctive ringer for Call Alerts. See “Ringer
Note:
Types” on page 69.
To answer a Call Alert:
䊳 Press the Walkie-Talkie button to make a Walkie-Talkie
call to the sender.
To clear a Call Alert, do one of the following:
䊳 Press Dismiss (right softkey).
䊳 If the phone is closed, press ..
Viewing Call Alerts
In Call History, the All Calls and Walkie-Talkie Calls lists store
the Call Alerts you have received. Call Alerts are shown as
regular Walkie-Talkie calls. Call Alerts remain on the
appropriate Call History lists until you delete them or they
reach the end of list.
To view a Call Alert upon receiving it:
䊳 Press View (left softkey).
To view Call Alerts stored in Call History:
1. Press O > Call History > All Calls or Walkie-Talkie Calls.
2. Scroll through the list.
3. Select a Call Alert to view detailed information about it.
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Keeping Track
Your ic402 by Motorola allows you to contact your family,
friends, and business associates in many different ways –
phone calls, Walkie-Talkie calls, Group Walkie-Talkie calls,
Talkgroup calls, and Call Alerts. Your phone tracks these
communications through Call History and the Events list.
The Events lists notifies you of incoming phone and
Walkie-Talkie calls, Call Alerts, voicemail and text messages,
meetings on the calendar, and more. When the Events list
contains information, it appears dynamically or your phone
displays an Events softkey.
Your phone then offers easy-to-follow prompts that allow
you to respond to the notification.
Incoming Phone Calls
If... Then...
Your phone is turned off.Phone calls are sent to voicemail and are
Your phone is in standby
mode or on another
phone call.
Your phone is on a
Walkie-Talkie call.
Your phone is in a data
session, but you are not
transmitting data.
Your phone is in a data
session and you are
transmitting data.
not listed in Call History.
Your phone displays an incoming call
notification, lists the call in Call History,
and, if unanswered, forwards the call to
voicemail.
Your phone neither alerts you to the
incoming call nor lists it in Call History. It
does forward the call to voicemail.
Your phone displays an incoming call
message, lists it in Call History, and
forwards it to voicemail.
Your phone neither displays an incoming
call message nor lists it in Call History.
It does forward the call to voicemail.
Making Calls
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Incoming Walkie-Talkie Calls, Talkgroup Calls, and
Call Alerts
If... Then...
Your phone is turned off.Your phone does not list Walkie-Talkie calls,
Your phone is in standby
mode.
Your phone is on a phone
call.
You are on a
Walkie-Talkie call.
Your phone is in a data
session, but you are not
transmitting data.
Your phone is in a data
session and you are
transmitting data.
Talkgroup calls, or Call Alerts in Call History.
You receive the Walkie-Talkie call,
Talkgroup call, or Call Alert, along with an
appropriate notification. They are listed in
Call History.
You receive notification of a missed
Walkie-Talkie call, Call Alert, or Talkgroup
call and they are listed in Call History.
After you finish the phone call, the missed
Call Alert is displayed.
Your phone does not display a notice for
incoming Walkie-Talkie calls, Talkgroup
calls, or Call Alerts.
Walkie-Talkie calls, Talkgroup calls, and
Call Alerts are not listed in Call History.
Your phone displays a notice for incoming
Walkie-Talkie calls and Talkgroup calls.
If you receive a Call Alert, your phone
displays the alert.
It records these events in Call History.
Your phone does not display a notice for
incoming Walkie-Talkie calls, Talkgroup
calls, or Call Alerts as long as you are
actively transmitting data.
It records these events in Call History.
After you finish transmitting, your phone
notifies you of these events.
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Nextel Group Walkie-Talkie Calls
Your phone does not display an incoming call notification for
Group Walkie-Talkie calls. It does display the calls in the Call
History.
Nextel Direct Talk
Because Code calls do not take place on the network, your
phone does not track them. However, you do receive
notification of Private calls and they are listed in Call History.
Making Calls
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Section 2B
Controlling Your Phone’s Settings
In This Section
⽧ Sound Settings
⽧ Display Settings
⽧ Location Settings
⽧ Messaging Settings
⽧ Airplane Mode
⽧ TTY Use
⽧ Phone Setup Options
⽧ Walkie-Talkie Settings
Using the menu options available on your phone, you can
customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way
you want it. This section describes how you can change your
phone’s settings to best suit your needs. Take a few moments
to review these options and to adjust or add settings that are
right for you.
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Sound Settings
Ringer Types
Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages.
You can assign ringer types to individual Contacts entries,
types of calls, and types of messages.
䢇 Preprogrammed Ringers include a variety of standard
ringer types and familiar music included with your phone.
䢇 Vibrating Ringer alerts you to calls or messages without
disturbing others.
䢇 Downloaded Ringers can be downloaded right to your
phone. (See “Downloading Premium Services Content” on
page 167.)
Selecting Ringer Types for Phone Calls
Your phone provides a variety of settings that allow you to
customize your ringer and volume settings. These options
allow you to identify incoming calls by ring.
To select a ringer type for voice calls:
1. Press O > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type.
2. Select Call with ID or Call without ID and press O. The list
of preprogrammed ringers is displayed.
3. Use your navigation keys to scroll through the available
ringers. To hear a ringer, press Listen (right softkey).
4. Press Assign (left softkey).
Your Phone’s SettingsYour Phone’s Settings
Tip:
If you want to hear a unique ringer whenever you are
roaming, you can press O > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type
Roam R inger and choose Distinc t. For information about
>
roaming, see page 99.
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Selecting Ringer Types for Messages
To select a ringer type for messages:
1. Press O >Settings >Sounds >RingerType.
2. Select Tex t Me s sa g e or Vo ic em ai l and press O. The list of
preprogrammed ringers is displayed.
3. Use your navigation keys to scroll through the available
ringers. To hear a ringer, press Listen (right softkey).
4. Press Assign (left softkey).
Tip:
You can also select unique ringers forCall Alerts, calendar
appointments, and alarms. Go to O >Settings >Sounds
>RingerType
and follow the prompts.
Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings
You can adjust your phone’s volume settings to suit your
needs and your environment.
To adjust your phone’s volume settings:
1. Press O > Settings > Sounds > Volume.
2. Select Ringer, Messaging, Calendar, Alarm, Applications,
Power On, Key Bee p, Voic e Cal l, Speaker Phone, Call Alert,
or Incoming WLK-TLK, and press
3. Follow the prompts to choose a volume level and press
Done (left softkey).
To adjust the ringer, open your phone and use the volume
keys to set the desired level of sound. However, if you are on a
call, pressing the volume keys regulates the sound of the call.
In this case, you can use the volume keys regardless of
whether the phone is opened or closed.
O.
Tip:
To reset your volume setting to factory defaults,
O > Settings > Sounds > Volume > Reset Volumes.
press
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Sound Indicators
Your phone can alert you with an audible tone when you
change service areas, once a minute during a voice call, or
when a call has been lost or connected.
To enable or disable alert sounds:
1. Press O > Settings > Sounds > Indicators.
2. Select Service (Service Change), Minute Beep, Call Lost, or
Connect (Call Connect) and press
O.
3. Select On or Off and press O.
Silence All
There may be times when you need to silence your phone
entirely. The phone’s Silence All option allows you to mute
sounds without turning your phone off.
To activate Silence All:
䊳 With the phone open, press and hold the volume
key down until your phone displays Silence All.
To deactivate Silence All:
䊳 Press the volume key up repeatedly to select a desired
volume level.
Your Phone’s SettingsYour Phone’s Settings
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Display Settings
Changing the Text Greeting
The text greeting can be up to 12 characters and is displayed
on your phone’s screen in standby mode. You may choose to
keep the phone’s default greeting, or you may enter your own
custom greeting.
To display or change your greeting:
1. Press O > Settings > Display > Greeting Banner.
2. To change the greeting text, scroll to the greeting and
enter text using your keypad.
– or –
To turn off the banner, scroll to the Greeting Banner
check box and press
3. Press Done (left softkey).
Setting Light Controls
You can determine whether, and for how long, to light the
display screen, keypad, Walkie-Talkie button, or status light.
Status Light or Walkie-Talkie Button Light
To turn on or off the status light or the light behind the
Walkie-Talkie button:
1. Press O > Settings > Display > Light Control > Status Light
or Walkie-Talkie Button.
2. Select On or Off, as desired.
3. Press O.
O to clear it.
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Backlight
The Backlight Control setting lets you select for how long the
display screen is backlit.
To change the backlight setting:
1. Press O > Settings > Display > Light Control >
Backlight Control.
2. Select how long the backlight should stay on. (If you
choose Flip Open, the backlight stays on as long as the
phone is open.)
3. Press O.
Keypad Sensor
Your phone’s Keypad Sensor measures available light and
determines if the keypad backlight needs to be turned on. If
you turn Keypad Sensor on, the keypad is lit only when it is
needed. If you turn Keypad Sensor off, the keypad stays lit
whenever you are using your phone.
To set Keypad Sensor to measure ambient light:
1. Press O > Settings > Display > Light Control >
Keypad Sen sor.
2. Highlight On.
3. Press O.
Note:
Setting long light durations affects the life of the battery.
Your Phone’s SettingsYour Phone’s Settings
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Changing the Phone’s Menu Style
Your phone allows you to choose how the menu appears on
your display screen.
To select the display screen’s menu style:
1. Press O > Settings
Display > Menu Style.
>
2. Select Grid Menu, List Menu, or Tab Me nu, and then
press
O.
䡲 Grid Menu shows the main menu as icons only.
䡲 List Menu shows the main menu as a list of icons
and names.
䡲 Ta b Me nu shows just the selected menu, with the
remaining icons displayed as tabs. Use the left and
right navigation keys to find the menu you want.
Changing the Clock Display
Choose whether you want your phone’s clock to be displayed
in analog mode or digital mode.
To change the clock’s appearance on the standby screen:
1. Press O > Settings > Display > Standby Display
>ClockType.
2. Select Analog or Digital, then press O.
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Changing Other Display Settings
To change additional display settings:
1. Press O > Settings > Display.
2. Select the display option you want to change. (See
below for a list of options.)
3. Follow the prompts to make your choice.
4. Press O to save your settings.
Your Phone’s SettingsYour Phone’s Settings
Screensaver
Set Time/Date
Incoming Calls
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Scroll through the screensavers.
Determines how the display screen
shows the time (12 or 24 hour) and the
date formats.
Allows you to assign different images to
calls with IDs and calls without IDs.
Location Settings
Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in
connection with location-based services.
The Location feature allows the network to detect your
position. Turning Location off hides your location from
everyone except 911.
Note:
Turning Location on allows the network to detect your
position using GPS technology, making some applications
and services easier to use. Turning Location off disables the
GPS location function for all purposes except 911, but does
not hide your general location based on the cell site serving
your call. No application or service may use your location
without your request or permission. GPS-enhanced 911 is not
available in all areas.
To enable your phone’s Location feature:
1. Press O > Settings
displayed.)
2. Read the disclaimer and press O.
3. Select On or Off, and then press O
When the Location feature is on, your phone’s display screen
displays the icon. When Location is turned off, the icon
is displayed.
Location
>
. (The Location disclaimer is
.
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Messaging Settings
Staying connected to your friends and family has never been
easier. With your phone’s advanced messaging capabilities,
you can send and receive text messages without placing a
voice call. (See “Using SMS Text Messaging” on page 153 for
more information.)
Your phone’s messaging settings make text messaging even
faster and easier by letting you decide how you would like to
be notified of new messages and what callback number to
include with the message. You can even create your own
preset messages.
Displaying Pop-up Messages
When you receive a text message, your phone notifies you by
displaying an icon on your display screen. You can also choose
to be notified with a larger pop-up message on your display
screen.
To display pop-up messages:
1. Press O
2. Select Msg and Icon and press O.
Setting Message Alerts
When new messages arrive, you can choose to have your
phone notify you by playing an audible alert. See “Selecting
Ringer Types for Messages” on page 70.
Messaging >Settings > Notification.
>
Your Phone’s SettingsYour Phone’s Settings
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Managing Preset Messages
Your phone is programmed with 15 preset messages to help
make sending text messages faster and easier. These
messages, such as “Let’s get lunch” and “Meet me at,” can be
customized or deleted to suit your needs. You can also add
your own preset messages to the list.
To edit or delete a preset message:
1. Press O
(The list of preset messages is displayed.)
Messaging
>
2. To edit or delete a preset message, highlight it and press
Options (right softkey).
3. Highlight Edit and then press O. Use your keypad to edit
the selected message and press Save (left softkey).
– or –
Select Delete to delete the selected message.
To add a new preset message:
1. Press O
Messaging
>
2. Scroll down, select New Preset Msg, and press O.
3. Use your keypad to enter your message and press
Save (left softkey).
Your new message is added to the beginning of the list.
Text Messaging
>
Tex t M es s ag i ng
>
> Preset Messages
> Preset Messages
.
.
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Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s
features, such as Games, Calendar, Voice Records, etc., when
you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or
receiving phone calls, Walkie-Talkie calls, or using data
services is prohibited. When your phone is in Airplane Mode,
it cannot send or receive any phone calls, Walkie-Talkie calls,
or access online information.
To set your phone to Airplane Mode:
1. Press O > Settings > Others > Airplane Mode.
2. Select On, Off, or On at Power Up and press O
While in Airplane Mode, your phone’s standby screen displays
and No Service.
Note:
Selecting On at Powe r Up enables Airplane Mode only the next
time you power up. Afterwards, your phone will power up
normally.
.
Your Phone’s SettingsYour Phone’s Settings
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TTY Use
A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a
telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf,
hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities,
to communicate by telephone.
Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices. Please
check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure
that it supports digital wireless transmission. Your phone and
TTY device connects via a special cable that plugs into your
phone's headset jack. If this cable was not provided with your
TTY device, contact your TTY device manufacturer to purchase
the connector cable.
When establishing your wireless service, please call Nextel
Customer Service via the state Telecommunications Relay
Service (TRS) by first dialing
state TRS with this number: 866-727-4889.
To turn TTY Mode on or off:
1. Press O > Settings > Others > TTY.
2. Select Disable, TTY, VCO, or HCO.
3. Read the disclaimer and then press Enable (left softkey).
(If you select Disable, press Disable [left softkey] after
reading the disclaimer.)
Note:
In TTY Mode, your phone displays the TTY access icon.
If TTY mode is enabled, the audio quality of non-TTY devices
connected to the headset jack may be impaired.
7 11s. Then provide the
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WAR NI NG
911 Emergency Calling
Nextel recommends that TTY users make emergency
calls by other means, including Telecommunications
Relay Services (TRS) and landline communications.
Wireless TTY calls to 911 may be corrupted when
received by public safety answering points (PSAPs)
rendering some communications unintelligible. The
problem encountered appears related to TTY
equipment or software used by PSAPs. This matter
has been brought to the attention of the FCC, and the
wireless industry and PSAP community are currently
working to resolve this.
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Phone Setup Options
Shortcuts
Your phone offers you the option of assigning shortcuts to
favorite or often-used functions. Pressing the navigation keys
up, down, left, or right in standby mode launches your
designated shortcuts.
Note:
You also can assign the One-Touch Walkie-Talkie option to the
Walkie-Talkie button from this menu. See “Enabling One
Touch Walkie-Talkie” on page 85 for a description of the
settings.
To assign your shortcuts:
1. Press O > Settings > Display > Assign Keys.
2. Select the navigation key direction and press O.
3. Select the desired shortcut and press Select (left
softkey)
.
Tip:
You can choose to show or hide the navigation keys on your
screen. Go to O > Settings > Display > Standby Display
>Navigation Key Display and select Hide or Show.
Even if you hide the shortcuts, you can still use them by
pressing the appropriate navigation key.
Call Answer Mode
You can determine how to answer incoming calls on your
phone, whether by pressing
simply by opening the phone.
To set call answer mode:
1. Press O > Settings
2. To select an option, highlight it and press O
s, pressing any number key, or
Others > Answer Options.
>
.
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䡲 Any Key allows an incoming call to be answered by
pressing any key.
䡲 Auto automatically picks up incoming calls when
connected to an optional hands-free car kit.
Remember, your phone answers calls in
Auto-Answer mode even if you are not present.
䡲 Open allows an incoming call to be answered by
opening the phone.
䡲 [Talk] Key allows an incoming call to be answered
only by pressing
s.
Calling Options
You can set up your phone to make dialing numbers even
quicker and easier.
To set special options to making dialing easier:
1. Press O > Settings
2. Select the calling option you want to use. (See below for
a list of options.)
3. Follow the prompts to make your choice.
4. Press O to save your settings.
Others.
>
Your Phone’s SettingsYour Phone’s Settings
Speed Dial
Abbreviated Dial
Auto Redial
Allows you to dial entries using just one,
two, or three key presses.
Allows you to dial numbers sharing the
same beginning digits by dialing only
the last four. You need to enter the first
six digits you want to prepend – for
example, the area code and prefix.
Redials a number if a call did not
connect as a result of network
difficulties.
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Display Language
You can choose to display your phone’s menus in English or in
Spanish.
To assign a language for the phone’s display:
1. Press O > Settings > Others > Language.
2. Select English or Español and press O.
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Walkie-Talkie Settings
Your phone offers you ways to manage your Walkie-Talkie
calls. You may want to consider these options.
䢇 One Touch Walkie-Talkie lets you quickly access frequently
used functions with a press of the Walkie-Talkie button.
䢇 Talkgroup Silent controls whether you hear active
Talkgroup calls.
䢇 Ta lkgrou p Ar ea lets you define your Talkgroup area.
Enabling One Touch Walkie-Talkie
To enable One Touch Walkie-Talkie:
1. Press O > Settings > Walk ie -Tal ki e > One Touch WLK-TLK.
2. Select Enable by pressing O. (The Enable check box may
already be selected.)
3. Highlight Assign To, press O, and then select one of
these options.
䡲 Last Call allows you to call the last Walkie-Talkie call
you made.
䡲 W-T Contacts takes you to the WLK-TLK Contacts
menu.
䡲 Call History takes you to the Walkie-Talkie list in
Call History.
䡲 Number allows you call a specific number. (You are
prompted to enter the number if you choose this
option. You can also press Search [right softkey] and
select Contacts or Call History to select a number to
assign.)
4. Press Done (left softkey).
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Silencing Talkgroup Calls
When you join a Talkgroup, you hear all the conversations
among the different members. To mute the chatter, enable
the Talkgroup Silent setting.
To set how your phone deals with Talkgroup calls:
䊳 Press O > Settings > Walkie-Talkie > Talkgroup Silent
> On or Off.
Setting Your Talkgroup Area
To set your Talkgroup area:
1. Press O > Settings > Walkie-Talkie > Talkgroup Area.
2. Scroll and highlight one of the following options:
䡲 Wide Area - to communicate with members inside
and outside your Local Area.
䡲 Local - to communicate only with members within
your predefined community.
䡲 New Area - to communicate with a custom set of
members.
3. Follow the prompts to make your choice.
4. Press Save (left softkey).
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